Transportation and its infrastructure allow our economy to continue to grow. Today, we break ground on the Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center facility, which will assist passengers while they wait for the next train and shelter them in our colder months.

.Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos and I are hitting the airwaves to invite Rhode Islanders to our Hispanic Heritage Month party! All are welcome this Friday at 6:00PM at the State House for an evening you won’t want to miss! Come for food, performances, music, and a special surprise or two!

This morning, we kicked off the LocalBiz Resilience Program at the Woonsocket Education Center! Through this initiative, 14 local businesses will receive funding, financial planning tools, and ongoing support to ensure their long-term success.

Get together, share a meal, and connect to vital services for 60+ aged Veterans and their family members. The next Veterans Cafe ⬇️ Wednesday, September 18, (11 AM - 1 PM) American Legion Fairmont, 870 River Street, Woonsocket

Only two more days until our Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration! This Friday, 6PM, at your State House! Free parking. Solo quedan dos días hasta nuestra celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Este viernes a la 6 de la tarde en su casa estatal! Estacionamiento gratuito.

12 INFORMA: En el marco del Mes de la Hispanidad, la Vicegobernadora Sabina Matos y el Tesorero General James Diossa invitan a la comunidad a participar en un evento especial de celebración. trib.al/TJY3fqg

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. The Washington Bridge Small Business Grant Program is designed to offer financial support to the hard-working Rhode Islanders impacted by the bridge closure and reconstruction. Apply at: CommerceRI.com/WBGrants

RI Mosquito Report: State Announces Two Additional West Nile Virus (WNV) Cases and One EEE Mosquito Finding; Rhode Islanders urged to Continue Mosquito Prevention Measures due to High Risk of EEE and WNV Statewide. dem.ri.gov/press-releases…

Thank you, SWAP, for introducing five new affordable duplexes to Portland St. in South Providence using funds from our historic housing bond. We must continue to fund opportunities for Rhode Islanders of at every income level to become homeowners!

General Treasurer James A. Diossa and Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos co-hosting a public Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at the State House at 6 p.m. Friday.

I had a wonderful afternoon with Operation Stand Down, some of our nation’s veterans, Governor Dan McKee, and Treasurer James Diossa. We must continue to care for our soldiers and veterans in Rhode Island.

We just received $125.4M from U.S. Department of Transportation to help build a brand new Washington Bridge. We're grateful to President Biden, Secretary Pete Buttigieg and our top-notch Congressional Delegation for supporting this important investment in Rhode Island's infrastructure.

#TeamRhodeIsland used every tool in its toolbox to pursue these dollars: ✅Submitted a compelling application ✅Brought Secretary Pete Buttigieg to the bridge ✅Worked w/ Secretary Gina Raimondo to advocate for $ ✅Traveled to DC to make our case ✅Spoke directly w/ President Biden ✅Worked closely with CODEL

The whole of Rhode Island government is aligned on the urgency of building a brand new Washington Bridge. Governor Dan McKee, Senator Jack Reed, Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressman Seth Magaziner, and Congressman Gabe Amo have secured over $125m in federal support to construct a safe new bridge that RI can rely on!

It was a pleasure to attend Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos and Rhode Island General Treasurer James A. Diossa’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration tonight at the State House to honor the contributions of Rhode Island’s diverse Hispanic communities.

Thank you Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos and Rhode Island General Treasurer James A. Diossa for bringing us all together at the State House to celebrate Rhode Island's vibrant Hispanic community during #HispanicHeritageMonth!

I was pleased to host our Hispanic Heritage Celebration alongside Treasurer James Diossa this evening! Thank you to our Emcee, Cecy DelCarmen, and everyone who made it this evening to celebrate and honor the heritage of our Hispanic community in Rhode Island. See you next year!

I was honored to welcome everyone to the State of Rhode Island 46th Heritage Festival! From the moment of our founding, Rhode Island has been made of a diverse mix of heritages, faiths, and languages.

At tonight’s WaterFire, Governor Dan McKee, RIDE, and I award our outstanding educators of the year and their students.

Working in education takes real dedication — and Rhode Island teachers deliver. Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos and I joined Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) at a special WaterFire Providence to thank our educators and celebrate the remarkable work they do to put our students on a path to success.