Providence–On a cold, crisp winter day, faith leaders from across the state journeyed to the State House for the beginning of the 2018 legislative session to implore local legislators to renew the state’s commitment to address poverty here in Rhode Island. The sound of the shofar echoed throughout the State House as well as […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Today, Lt. Governor Dan McKee announced his plans to submit legislation that will improve the emergency preparation and response of utility companies operating in Rhode Island. McKee, who serves as Chair of the Rhode Island Emergency Management Advisory Council, modeled this legislation after Massachusetts law with input from the Division of Public Utilities & […]readmore
Rhode Islanders Reminded to Take Health Precautions When Shoveling Snow The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding all Rhode Islanders to take precautions to stay healthy and safe when shoveling snow. Because shoveling can cause sudden increases in blood pressure and heart rate, it can causes heart attacks. Shoveling can also cause shoulder […]readmore
Cynthia Scheinberg comes from Mills College with 25 years’ experience as a professor, academic leader and nationally recognized scholar of literature and teaching BRISTOL, R.I., January 3, 2018 – Roger Williams University has chosen Professor Cynthia Scheinberg as the inaugural dean of the School of Humanities, Arts and Education. Scheinberg comes to RWU with 25 years […]readmore
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced that the flu is «widespread» in Rhode Island, triggering the state’s requirement for unvaccinated healthcare workers in hospitals and many other types of healthcare facilities to wear surgical masks. «The masking requirement is critical in protecting healthcare workers from catching the flu, and also in protecting patients who are […]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 16 at 7:00 p.m. The Governor’s office submitted a formal letter to House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello and Senate President Dominick Ruggerio earlier today requesting the opportunity to address the […]readmore
The ACLU of Rhode Island today filed a class-action lawsuit claiming that participants in a Medicaid program run by the state are not being given proper notice before being kicked off the program, leading to a loss of income that the suit says puts low-income residents “at risk of losing their homes and their utilities […]readmore
With frigid temperatures in the forecast, the Rhode Island Division of State Fire Marshal reminds Rhode Islanders that heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires and death – especially during the cold winter months of December, January and February. Nearly 46,000 home heating fires occur each year in the United States, according to […]readmore
The Rhode Island State Police today presented autographed New England Patriots uniform jerseys to two members of a Providence youth football team who were involved in a serious crash while travelling home after competing in a national football tournament in Florida earlier this month. «We sincerely hope these gifts make your holiday a little brighter,» […]readmore
Providence, RI (December 22, 2017) – Providence City Council President David Salvatore announced the appointment of Emily Martineau as Chief of Staff to the Providence City Council. “I am proud to have an incredibly capable team that is dedicated to this city,» Salvatore stated. «With a background in public affairs at both the state and […]readmore