Rhode Island Adds 2,000+ Jobs, Unemployment Drops to 4.5 Percent, Labor Force Grows PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo is pleased with the most recent jobs report from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. The report shows that Rhode Island added another 2,200 jobs in February–the first time since May 2015 […]readmore
Woonsocket, R.I.: The Woonsocket Police Department (WPD) was formally recognized for earning its accreditation from the Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission (RIPAC) at a 3:00 pm ceremony at WPD headquarters. The accreditation reflects the department’s adherence to best practices among professional law enforcement agencies within the state. «I am proud of the work that the […]readmore
BRISTOL, RI – Following the attack that left four people dead in London on Wednesday, all 21 Roger Williams University students studying at the University of Westminster, in central London, have reported that they are safe. According to news reports, a vehicle mowed down pedestrians on London’s Westminster Bridge, and a knife-wielding attacker stabbed a […]readmore
Cranston – Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announces that the Department’s Detective division is actively investigating an armed bank robbery which occurred at approximately 8:58AM this morning at the TD Bank, located at 176 Phenix Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island. According to bank employees, the suspect identified as a white male […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – At the time of year when colleges are sending out financial aid packages, the Rhode Island Foundation is offering students and their families more than $1.8 million in scholarships. Dozens of individual, family and organizational donors established scholarship funds at the Foundation to help students defray educational expenses such as tuition, room […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island’s pension fund earned $128 million in investment gains in February 2017 bringing its 12-month investment earnings over the $1 billion mark, General Treasurer Seth Magaziner announced at today’s meeting of the State Investment Commission. «Delivering long-term growth from our investments is critical to ensuring the health and stability of our […]readmore
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) and U.S. Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today criticized President Donald Trump and Washington Republicans for moving forward with legislation to eliminate health care coverage for 59,400 Rhode Islanders over the next ten years. «Trumpcare is a great deal for the wealthy, insurance companies, and drug companies. It’s […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today made the following statement regarding her budget proposal to provide car tax relief, Article 11 – Motor Vehicle Excise Tax: «I have put forth a plan to cut the car tax by at least 30 percent, putting more than $50 million back in Rhode Islanders’ pockets. There […]readmore
Se acerca la fecha límite para completar la encuesta para padres y tutores (31 de marzo) PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island. El Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE, Departamento de Educación de Rhode Island) invita a todos los padres y tutores de niños de tercero a duodécimo grado a compartir sus opiniones sobre la educación y los […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI— The Order of the Sons of Italy of America (OSIA) Piave Lodge #364 of Providence today announced that Councilman Nicholas Narducci (Ward 4) has been selected as the recipient of the organization’s 2017 Merit Award. Narducci was chosen for his commitment to the City of Providence, dedication to his constituents, and contributions to […]readmore