Daily Briefing: Examining Cicilline's role with funds passing through the RI Foundation

ALSO: Do you do a lot of online shopping? Some changes may be coming from deliverers. [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Mon Mar 6 2023 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. Now that everyone has caught their breath following the surprise announcement that U.S. Rep. David Cicilline is leaving Congress to become the head of the Rhode Island Foundation it's time to start wondering about what's next for the non-profit that makes decisions on distributing millions of dollars throughout the state. It's certainly a question worth pondering as Cicilline brings with him a history of concern around his fiscal management as mayor of Providence, including reporting a surplus while the city was experiencing a $180-million deficit. [01 Rifoundation 03032023] Rear of the Rhode Island Foundation building. Kris Craig, The Providence Journal With this in mind, The Journal's Katherine Gregg checked in with state leaders about their comfort with Cicilline being in charge of funds that in some cases flow from the state to the foundation for distribution. She also learned more about the foundation's approval process for funding awards and how Cicilline fits into it. [Check out Katherine's story to learn more about the foundation and how Cicilline will fit in as he leads the organization.]( Tackle Monday with a subscription to The Providence Journal and know you'll wake up every morning with full access. [Find our latest offer here.]( WORTH A READ • FedEx, Amazon and UPS have all announced notable cost-cutting moves in response to declining customer demand in recent months. [A look at what to expect.]( • It’s official: There’s no place to live in Massachusetts. And the dearth of housing is not just a factor for the state’s lowest earners, but also for most income levels. [Will NIMBYism become a threat to housing in Massachusetts?]( • ICYMI: Could there be some [relief from high electricity bills]( coming? [Today's Weather]( ☼ Plenty of sun. Highs in the upper 40s TOP STORIES [From Ellis Island to Iwo Jima: Warwick veteran celebrates 100 years]( [Sergeant Dewey Turilli (top) and the rest of his P-51 Mustang ground crew, Iwo Jima, 1945.]( RI WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday recalling his time on Iwo Jima in 1945 [READ MORE]( [WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo speaks during the United States Conference of Mayors 91st Winter Meeting January 20, 2023 in Washington, DC. The United States Conference of Mayors is the official non-partisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. This afternoon President Joe Biden will welcome mayors to the White House. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775925682 ORIG FILE ID: 1246387966]( [For subscribers] [Political Scene: Behind Raimondo's big week in Washington, D.C.]( The cable news talk show featured AFT president Randi Weingarten singing the praises of Raimondo's CHIPS Act promoting U.S. semiconductor production. [READ MORE]( [Barrington coach Sandy Gorham takes celebratory dip in the pool with his team after winning Saturday’s RIIL Girls Swim Championship Meet]( [For subscribers] [Barrington girls make it 9 in a row at RIIL State Swim Championships]( It was coach Sandy Gorham's 71st birthday and, after the Barrington boys won their state title in the morning, the girls knew what they had to do. [READ MORE]( [Townies advance with their win over Smithfield. Reilly Bennett fights Townie's Jayveeon Gonsalves (1)]( [For subscribers] [After busy day of quarterfinals, boys hoops tourney down to final four]( The top seeds dominated, but East Providence's resurgence continued and Middletown was the story of the night at the State Tournament quarterfinals. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](