WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse today announced that $27,790,000 is heading to Rhode Island to support a total of 23 projects that will help strengthen public safety and upgrade infrastructure across the Ocean State. The earmarks were included in a package of three fiscal year 2026 appropriations bills that were approved by the Senate this afternoon and head to the President's desk to be signed into law.
"This funding will provide a boost for local law enforcement, improve clean water infrastructure, and create opportunities for Rhode Islanders," said Whitehouse, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. "I am very glad that Congr...