Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released the following statement in response to Colonel Steven O’Donnell’s announcement that he will retire as Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Commissioner of the Rhode Island Department of Public Safety: “Colonel O’Donnell has dedicated his life to public service, and to public safety, in particular. I have always […]readmore
Providence – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline, and Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea today called for an end to unchecked corporate spending in elections at a roundtable discussion about federal campaign finance reform. The event, which was held at Save the Bay’s headquarters in Providence, was hosted in […]readmore
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline issued the following statement today: “During three decades of service to our state and our country, Colonel O’Donnell has worked relentlessly to bring criminals to justice and keep our communities safe. On his watch, the Rhode Island State Police has continued to define itself as one of the […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – After more than 30 years in law enforcement, including more than five as Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police, Colonel Steven O’Donnell announced today he will retire later this month. Governor Gina M. Raimondo thanks Col. O’Donnell for his years of service and announced she will begin work immediately to appoint […]readmore
STATE HOUSE – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Katherine Kazarian and Sen. Gayle L. Goldin to require school districts to teach students about genocide and the Holocaust has been signed into law by Governor Raimondo at a ceremonial bill signing held at the Jewish Alliance Conference Room in Providence. Rep. Katherine S. Kazarian Sen. Gayle L. […]readmore
STATE HOUSE – Rep. Anastasia P. Williams (D-Dist. 9, Providence) is publicly questioning the recent decision to rebuild the 6/10 connector in Providence despite vast community support to convert the road way into a boulevard that would reconnect the community after decades of being spilt in half by the highway. “The recent decision to simply […]readmore
Providence, RI- Beginning today, Certified Crisis Response Trainers from the Providence Police Department, in partnership with mental health trainers from Community Care Alliance and The Providence Center, will launch a joint training initiative aimed at teaching Crisis Responder Training (CRT) basics and crisis intervention techniques to all Providence Police Department personnel. Trainings will be held […]readmore
On September 7, 2016 at approximately 6:00 am, the Pawtucket Police Department responded to 45 Anthony Ave for a report of an armed home invasion. The male victim reported that he and his wife were asleep in their bedroom, when three black males entered their bedroom through a bathroom window. The males demanded money from […]readmore
NARRAGANSETT, R.I., Sept. 7, 2016—The University of Rhode Island has received a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation to conduct a ground-breaking research and education expedition into the Canadian Arctic’s Northwest Passage. URI’s Graduate School of Oceanography’s Inner Space Center, an international facility that supports and conducts ocean science research expeditions, will lead […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Citing public safety concerns raised in a recent letter from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and based on the Rhode Island Department of Transportation’s (RIDOT) own analysis, Governor Gina M. Raimondo announced today that the state will use $400 million from RhodeWorks and move forward urgently to rebuild and replace the bridges […]readmore