PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo has made the following statement regarding the proposed Senate Trumpcare Bill: «Congressional Republicans are trying to pass an immoral piece of legislation and they’re hoping that no one notices. The Affordable Care Act is working in Rhode Island. 100,000 Rhode Islanders count on the ACA for access to […]readmore
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released the following statement regarding the Senate Republican health care proposal that was unveiled this morning: «Despite weeks of secret discussions and closed door negotiations, Senate Republicans have produced a bill that looks alarmingly similar to the House Republican measure that would gut the Affordable Care Act. The Senate […]readmore
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) issued the following statement today: «If this is Donald Trump’s idea of heart, I’d hate to see heartless. This bill raises costs, reduces care, and eliminates coverage for millions of Americans, just so the wealthy and insurance companies can get a huge tax cut.» «If this bill […]readmore
Providence, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism, the Department of Parks & Recreation and the Partnership for Providence Parks announced the 2017 Celebrate Providence! Neighborhood Performing Arts Initiative. Mayor Jorge O. Elorza’s Neighborhood Performing Arts Initiative celebrates the culture and creativity rooted in Providence neighborhoods through performances in […]readmore
Legislation will help more students gain knowledge, skills to succeed in the workforce WASHINGTON D.C.— Today, the House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to strengthen and improve career and technical education and give Americans the skills they need to compete for in-demand jobs. The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (H.R. […]readmore
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) joined with the Rhode Island State Police and the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (Resource Recovery) on a new initiative aimed at reducing roadside litter, particularly on highways and other roads leading to the Rhode Island Central Landfill in Johnston. Roads such as I-295, Route 6, Plainfield Pike […]readmore
PROVIDENCE – Pedro Jimenez-Rodriguez, 41, of Newport, pleaded guilty in federal court in Providence today to possession with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more cocaine. According to a plea agreement filed in this matter, the government will recommend a term of imprisonment of 72 months when Jimenez-Rodriguez is sentenced by U.S. District Court […]readmore
PROVIDENCE – Francisco Fernandez, a/k/a Joel Antonio Santana Arias, 43, of Lawrence, MA, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Providence, R.I., today to possession with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. The cocaine was discovered inside Fernandez’s vehicle by a Rhode Island State Police trooper during a routine traffic stop […]readmore
PROVIDENCE – Fernando Cortez Cueves, 40, a Mexican national who was previously deported from the United States in 2007, pleaded guilty in federal court in Providence today to illegal reentry into the United States. According to information presented to the court and court records, Cueves was arrested by Rhode Island State Police on April 17, […]readmore
Providence Police Detectives have obtained an arrest warrant for Nathan Beaumier, age 25 of Providence, in connection to the vandalism that occurred last week at Big Blue Bug Solutions, 161 O’Connell Street. Beaumier is one of the suspects responsible for vandalizing and spray painting «Nibbles Woodaway» with graffiti. This investigation is ongoing and detectives are […]readmore