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1.27.26 Advocacy in Action
Legislative Updates 1.27.26 Advocacy in Action This Week at the State House Tuesday, January 27th Credit Card Fee Notification The House Corporations Committee has on its agenda for Tuesday at the Rise (approximately 4:30pm) in the Room 101, two bills of interest. H.7022 http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/HouseText26/H7022.pdf requires any business that charges a fee to…
Read More1.20.26 Advocacy in Action
Legislative Updates 1.20.26 Advocacy in Action Governor McKee’s “Affordability for All” Agenda In his 2026 State of the State Address last Tuesday, Governor Dan McKee laid out his vision for the year ahead, which was followed on Thursday by his Fiscal Year 2027 budget Proposal, comprised of H 7126 (FY26 Revisions), H 7127 (FY27…
Read MoreInnovate Newport announces partnership with Photo Guild of Newport
News & Media Innovate Newport announces partnership with Photo Guild of Newport Collaboration will bring ‘Visions of Newport County’ photography exhibit to coworking space by Ryan BelmoreJanuary 7, 2026 Innovate Newport is teaming up with the Photo Guild of Newport to present a curated photography exhibit aimed at blending art with the city’s entrepreneurial community.…
Read More1.12.26 Advocacy in Action
Legislative Updates 1.12.26 Advocacy in Action 2026 Legislative Session Begins The 2026 legislative session kicked off January 6th, with the House Speaker and Senate President addressing their respective members. On the House side, the Speaker stated, “Let’s buckle up and buckle down. It’s going to be a very challenging year.” He referenced the significant…
Read MoreNewport School Committee Approves Workforce Development Subcommittee
News & Media Newport School Committee Approves Workforce Development Subcommittee Newport School Committee Approves Workforce Development Subcommittee By Newport This Week Staff on December 18, 2025 By Philip Cozzolino FacebookTwitterEmailMessengerCopy LinkMessageShare The Newport School Committee unanimously approved the establishment of a Workforce Development Subcommittee on Dec. 9 that will serve as a “bridge between schools, local…
Read MoreHolidays by the Sea Press Conference and Community Gathering
News & Media Holidays by the Sea on Monday, December 1st By Community Submission on November 24, 2025 FacebookTwitterEmailMessengerCopy LinkMessageShare Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce will kick off Holidays by the Sea on Monday, December 1st WHO: Confirmed Speakers: (additional speakers may be added) Erin Donovan-Boyle President & CEO, Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Representative Gabe Amo …
Read MoreGreater Newport Chamber of Commerce 2026 Policy Platform
Legislative Updates 2026 Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Policy Platform 2026 Policy Platform Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Introduction The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce represents businesses across Newport County and works to strengthen our regional economy by advocating for pro-business policies, offering direct technical support to entrepreneurs, and providing critical data and insights on…
Read MoreR.I. AG Peter F. Neronha – Politics & Pancakes Dec. 11, 2025
News & Media R.I. AG Peter F. Neronha – Politics & Pancakes Dec. 11, 2025 R.I. AG Peter F. Neronha – Politics & Pancakes Dec. 11, 2025 NEWPORT THIS WEEK By Community Submission on November 18, 2025 FacebookTwitterEmailMessengerCopy LinkMessageShare Greater Newport Chamber to welcome Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha Newport, RI- The Greater Newport…
Read MoreR.I. Attorney General Neronha to speak at Newport Chamber event
News & Media R.I. Attorney General Neronha to speak at Newport Chamber event Rhode Island Attorney General Neronha to speak at Newport Chamber event Politics & Pancakes breakfast set for Dec. 11 at Pell Center by Ryan BelmoreNovember 18, 2025 Whatsup Newp Attorney General Peter F. Neronha Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha will…
Read MoreIn The News: Career Fair Attracts Hundreds
In the News In The News: Career Fair Attracts Hundreds Career Fair Attracts Hundreds of Jobseekers By Newport This Week Staff on November 06, 2025 By Samuel Chozick Career Fair Attracts Hundreds of Jobseekers Artificial intelligence has arrived in most all forms of industry, not disrupting, but rather reorganizing the way we think about work. The…
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