Tournament against the George Washington Revolutionaries. Thursday's meeting is the first this season for the teams.
Governor McKee asked U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Tuesday for a "countersignature" $470 million in previously awarded grants.
Advocates say a 3% surcharge on income above $625,000 would generate $190M a year, easing the pain of anticipated cuts in federal Medicaid funds.
Gov. Dan McKee is urging the Trump administration to sign off on $470 million in previously approved grants for Rhode Island transportation projects, including reconstruction of the westbound Washington Bridge.
Some fear the Pell Grant, the popular college aid program created by a Rhode Island senator, could be in jeopardy amid massive upheaval in Washington.
But Judge Brian Stern indicates negligence claims won’t be allowed unless the state shows property damage beyond the bridge.
Rhode Island will try to keep its six-game home win streak alive when the Rams take on George Washington. Saturday's matchup is the first this season between the teams.
Sharp cuts to NOAA will hurt Rhode Island's economy and imperil its commercial fisheries, said U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner.