Deal would bring total settlements so far to approximately $45 million in ongoing 38 Studios litigation Commerce Corporation remains engaged in litigation against First Southwest Company PROVIDENCE, R.I. (September 19, 2016) – The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation announced today it has agreed to a $2.5 million proposed settlement with Curt Schilling, Thomas Zaccagnino, Richard Wester, […]readmore
Coventry: Scott Copley who is an Independent candidate for State Senate in District 33 called out Senator Raptakis for his poor voting record. “I am extremely disappointed that an elected official who is expected to represent the taxpayers does not show up to vote on important issues,” said Copley. “Senator Raptakis missed 107 votes during […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Facebook, eBay, and the parent company of Google are among the companies at which Rhode Island voted in opposition to management-backed ‘say on pay’ proposals. «My job as Treasurer is to deliver strong financial performance for the state’s pension fund. When the companies we invest in award excessive pay packages to executives, […]readmore
Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin announced that Tyrone Hall (age 42), of Providence, pleaded guilty yesterday to possession of a firearm having been previously convicted of a crime of violence and possession of a firearm without a license. Under the terms of the plea, Superior Court Justice Luis M. Matos sentenced Hall to 20 years […]readmore
Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin announced that Ricardo Romero (age 35), of Pawtucket, was sentenced today to 20 years, with seven years to serve and the remainder suspended with probation, after having been found guilty in May of three counts of second degree child molestation. The sentence was imposed by Superior Court Justice Robert D. […]readmore
In a ribbon-cutting ceremony, speakers talked about the efforts that led to the center’s establishment and its essential role at Brown. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Brown University’s First-Generation College and Low-Income Student Center celebrated its official opening on Sept. 16 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception in its new, dedicated space in the University’s […]readmore
Cranston – On Saturday September 17, 2016 shortly before 1:30 AM the Cranston Police received several 9-1-1 calls about a motor vehicle crash in the area of 550 Pontiac Avenue, in which it was on fire. The vehicle involved in the crash was later identified as a 2004 GMC Envoy, color red. The GMC Envoy […]readmore
Three students with distinct academic interests but a shared sense of duty are the first to engage in the renewed Air Force and Naval ROTC opportunities, which the University and military leaders announced Friday. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — With goals to excel as leaders in public service, the law and cybersecurity, three incoming students […]readmore
WARWICK, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo and CCRI College President Dr. Meghan Hughes kick off the orientation of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program in Rhode Island. As part of the initiative’s first ever statewide launch, small business owners will have access to a no-cost practical business education and business support services, and […]readmore
Providence – Governor Raimondo; Hasbro CEO and president Brian Goldner; and Ellie Hollander, head of Meals on Wheels America, visited Ann Kondos in her Providence House. Kondos name the Cat Rusty Raimondo Facebook post, more than 1 in 4 RI seniors lives alone. Yesterday I joined Hasbro, Inc. andMeals on Wheels of Rhode Island to […]readmore