WARWICK, R.I. – As part of the annual Operation Holiday Cheer initiative, Lieutenant Governor Dan McKee announced an ambitious goal to send over 500 care packages to service men and women who will be away from home this holiday season. Due to recent deployments of Rhode Island service members, McKee anticipates sending the highest number […]readmore
Commissioner of Education Ken Wagner addresses educators, students, businesses and community leaders at the first-ever PrepareRI Summit. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – More than 250 educators, industry partners, students, and community leaders came together today for the first-ever PrepareRI Summit, a daylong strategy session on career education in Rhode Island. Hosted by the Rhode Island Department of […]readmore
October 20, 2017 – Halloween is creeping up on us. The rush is on to find the perfect pumpkin, the spookiest costume, and the best candy for trick-or-treaters. However, along with all this excitement comes potential fire hazards related to seasonal decor and costumes. Fortunately, fire risks can be avoided by following the National Fire […]readmore
I am extremely disappointed in this decision by Care New England to abandon our community hospital during their transactions, putting their agreement with Partners above the one with Prime Healthcare. I think closing Memorial could have been avoided, rather than giving up on an urban community and the Blackstone Valley. Our community needs are important […]readmore
In response to Rep. Tom Marino’s decision to withdraw his name from consideration to be President Trump’s drug czar, DNC spokesperson Daniel Wessel released the following statement: “Tom Marino’s withdrawal does nothing to show that Trump is taking the opioid epidemic seriously. Despite his rhetoric and months of repeated promises, Trump still hasn’t declared the […]readmore
CRANSTON, R.I. (October 11, 2017) – The US Department of Agriculture has advised the RI Department of Human Services that Americans who’ve left their homes in Puerto Rico due to Hurricanes Maria and Irma may be eligible for temporary SNAP benefits. Puerto Ricans who are recipients of the Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP) and have left […]readmore
Miami, FL – La actriz, presentadora y productora argentina Natalia Denegri junto a la fundación Hassenfeld Family Foundation donaron un avión para ayudar a la isla del encanto Puerto Rico en estos momentos en los que más lo necesitan. El vuelo fue encabezado por Adamari López, Johnny Lozada y Henry Zakka, que salió de Miami, […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – October 4, 2017 – Sprint (NYSE: S) and the Providence Public School District announced today that 600 high school students will receive the equipment and connectivity they need to complete their schoolwork from home as part of the 1 Million Project.In January, the Providence Public School District was one of 11 districts […]readmore
Providence, RI– The Providence Police Department announces the implementation of body worn cameras (BWC’s) for all officers serving within the patrol bureau of the department. Officers will begin training throughout the month of October and BWC’s will be fully operational in the field within 8-12 weeks from the start of training. Axon 2 Body Worn […]readmore
North Scituate, RI – Colonel Ann C. Assumpico, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Director of the Department of Public Safety held a news conference at State Police Headquarters to announce the launch of a recruitment drive for the 2018 Rhode Island State Police Training Academy. Colonel Assumpico was joined by Cheryl A. […]readmore