WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport's impact on economy was $2 billion in 2024 NEWPORT, R.I. - The total funded program of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport reached $2 billion in 2024, according to the recently released economic impact report. Of its total operating budget, $776 million was spent by Division Newport in civilian payroll and labor, materials, operational expenditures, property m  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 22 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following statement on April 21, 2025: * * * Governor McKee Issues Statement on the Passing of Pope Francis PROVIDENCE, RI -- Governor Dan McKee issued the following statement on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis: "On this Easter Monday, we remember Pope Francis, whose life was a daily testament to the principles of his enduring faith and compassion. He was a beloved and respected leader around the  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 22 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following statement on April 21, 2025: * * * Governor McKee Issues Statement on the Passing of Senate President Dominick Ruggerio Governor Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Memory of the Senate President PROVIDENCE, RI --Today, Governor Dan McKee issued the following statement on the passing of Senate President Dominick Ruggerio. "Today, I join Rhode Island in mourning the loss of Senate President Dominick Ru  more