Governor replaces DHS, IT leadership, withholds millions from project vendor Deloitte PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo took decisive action today to address challenges related to the rollout of the state’s new health and human services eligibility computer system, announcing the resignations of Human Services (DHS) Director Melba Affigne Depeña and Chief Digital Officer Thom […]readmore
Rhode Island College Announces New Senior Leadership Positions New administrative positions at RIC are aimed at addressing the college’s strategic goals to increase institutional effectiveness and create a more inclusive, welcoming campus. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Anna Cano Morales will become Associate Vice President for Community, Equity and Diversity at Rhode Island College, effective January 17, […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Health and Human Services Secretary Elizabeth Roberts today announced Dr. Trista D. Piccola as their choice to lead the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF). The Governor will submit her name to the Rhode Island State Senate today for their advice and consent. «Dr. Piccola has […]readmore
S. Water Street/Memorial Blvd Shooting Providence, RI- Today, January 9th at approximately 12:00 p.m. police were dispatched to the area of South Water Street/Memorial Blvd for a report of a shooting. After a description was aired of the suspect vehicle, police pursued the vehicle until it was stopped near Jefferson Boulevard in Warwick, near Route […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo will deliver her annual State of the State address before a joint session of the Rhode Island General Assembly on Tuesday, January 17 at 7:00 p.m. The State of the State address will provide the Governor an opportunity to outline her ongoing efforts to create and expand economic […]readmore
Puts Plan in Motion to Double MBE Utilization Rate For State Contracts by 2020 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced a new performance goal to level the playing field and expand economic opportunity for all Rhode Islanders by doubling the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE/Disability-Owned BE) utilization rate for state contracts by 2020. […]readmore
Providence – First Gentleman Andy Moffit moderate a student panel discussion on the benefits of participating in the state’s Advanced Coursework Network, a catalog of courses offered through community partner organizations and participating higher education institutions. The network, pioneered by Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Education, gives students across Rhode Island […]readmore
issuing driver’s licenses to undocumented Rhode Islanders would mean safer roads, study finds Legal/policy analysis by RWU School of Law and Latino Policy Institute also finds poverty rates fall faster in states providing undocumented immigrants with licenses PROVIDENCE, R.I., January 5, 2017 – Issuing driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants in Rhode Island would lead to […]readmore
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, was honored today with the Distinguished Public Service Award, the U.S. Navy’s highest honor bestowed upon a civilian not employed by the Department. The award was presented by Admiral Craig Faller on behalf of Secretary of the Navy Ray […]readmore
Mayor Allan W. Fung’s 2017 Inauguration Address Ladies and Gentlemen, it is an incredible honor for me to be standing here tonight for my final inauguration as mayor of the great city of Cranston. Being mayor for the past eight years has been a remarkable journey and a true blessing. It’s a journey that fills […]readmore