PROVIDENCE, R.I.-The Providence City Council Finance Committee Thursday introduced and passed an ordinance that establishes greater taxpayer protections on a $40 million infrastructure bond question slated for the November ballot. A late submission of a bond request by the Elorza administration stated the administration was seeking both a 20-year $40 million infrastructure bond at a […]readmore
Grant Will Fund Solar Installation Projects at Public Schools BOSTON - July 28, 2016 - The Baker-Polito Administration today announced a $1,764,510 grant award to the City of Salem for the installation of two solar projects at Salem public schools. The grant is part of an agreement by the Commonwealth to assist host municipalities of […]readmore
Investments made to provide increased access in time for summer recreational season BOSTON - July 28, 2016 - Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that it has made critical investments to outdoor athletic facilities at many of the state's campgrounds, and within urban communities and Gateway Cities. To date, the Administration has allocated $860,000 for the […]readmore
Colonel Steven G. O’Donnell, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Commissioner of the Rhode Island Department of Public Safety, is pleased to announce the graduation ceremony of 26 new troopers from the Rhode Island State Police Training Academy. The Commencement Ceremony will take place on: Friday, July 29, 2016 12:00 p.m. Rhode […]readmore
PAWTUCKET, RI - In an effort to improve the state's transportation network and transform sections of Pawtucket and Central Falls, Rhode Island's Congressional delegation today announced a $13.1 million federal boost for building a new commuter rail station long-sought by Pawtucket and Central Falls. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will work with the […]readmore
CRANSTON, R.I. - White House Director of National Drug Control Policy Michael Botticelli, joined by Health and Human Services Secretary Elizabeth Roberts and Department of Corrections Director A. T. Wall, tour the Gloria McDonald Women's facility at the Adult Correctional Institutes (ACI) speak with state officials and inmates to learn more about Rhode Island's innovative […]readmore
East Greenwich, RI - New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) will hold its "Tech Nite" Open House at the East Greenwich Campus on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Visitors should report to the East Greenwich, RI, campus located at One New England Tech Blvd. where tours of this campus, as […]readmore
The Providence Children’s Initiative, a program of non-profit Family Service of Rhode Island, is holding a neighborhood block party Wednesday, July 27, 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Harriet & Sayles Park, 375 Sayles Street, Providence, 02905. (Directions here). The event’s goal is to promote community connections among residents, provide a venue for local performers, connect […]readmore
East Greenwich, RI – Dr. Douglas H. Sherman, Senior Vice President and Provost at New England Institute of Technology, announced that the university is now offering a Master of Public Health (MPH) program. This program utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to prepare professionals in public health science with a foundation of management and leadership skills. Graduates […]readmore
Colonel Steven G. O’Donnell, Superintendent, of the Rhode Island State Police and Commissioner of Public Safety, in conjunction with Roger Williams University School of Continuing Studies, announce an open dialogue forum between Rhode Island law enforcement and community members. The discussion will be held: Wednesday, July 27, 2016 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Roger […]readmore