BRISTOL, R.I., January 30, 2018 – U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg spoke at the Roger Williams University School of Law on Tuesday, recounting how groundbreaking court rulings have helped to expand the concept of «We the People.» Ginsburg talked to more than 200 law students, faculty and staff during a «fireside chat» with […]readmore
Rep. Blake Filippi (R-District 36 Charlestown, South Kingstown, Westerly and New Shoreham) has introduced two pieces of legislation, which make state and local governments more accessible to the people of Rhode Island. House bill 7286 would require municipal governments to make audio and video recordings of open meetings of school committees, city or town councils, […]readmore
Providence, RI: Mayor Elorza, Commissioner Paré and Colonel Clements announce the arrest of two individuals in connection with two of the shooting incidents that have occurred recently in the city. Brandy Diaz, age 18 of Providence, was charged with first degree robbery and conspiracy related to her involvement in the January 24th shooting and robbery […]readmore
Providence Public Safety Commissioner Steven Pare’s defense of the PCPRA in the face of escalating violence since its enactment reveals his and our governor’s out-of -control progressive agenda and how it will put all Rhode Islanders in harm’s way while it ties the hands of our police. It is inexcusable and every Rhode Islander should […]readmore
This week, Governor Raimondo committed to doing more to help our small businesses. She announced a program that will help cities and towns cut red tape, so small businesses can get what they need quicker. She also announced Supply RI, which challenges our biggest companies, like Amica and Blue Cross, to buy goods and services from our […]readmore
(Cranston) – Mayor Allan Fung announced today his official fundraising results for the fourth quarter of 2017. Mayor Fung raised over $175,000, with 80% of donors coming from Rhode Island. Over six hundred individual donors supported the Mayor in his campaign for Governor, including close to three hundred new donors. Mayor Fung raised a total […]readmore
STATE HOUSE — The Rhode Island Legislative Black and Latino Caucus will sponsor a Black History Month celebration in the State House Library on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 3 p.m. Co-Chairs of the Rhode Island Legislative Black and Latino Caucus Rep. Shelby Maldonado (D-Dist. 56, Central Falls) and Rep. Carlos E. Tobon (D-Dist. 58, Pawtucket) […]readmore
Care New England Health System of Providence, Rhode Island (CNE), and Partners HealthCare of Massachusetts today announced they have agreed to enter into a definitive agreement, the next step in the process for CNE to become part of Partners HealthCare. Last year, the CNE Board of Directors conducted an expedited review of more than 12 […]readmore
The Providence School Board has approved a contract between Providence Public School District and the NY-based Internationals Network for Public Schools to develop a program for English learners at Mt. Pleasant High School. The approach of the Internationals Network is to create small learning communities of English learners who are newly arrived to the United […]readmore