An independent investigator looking at sexual abuse at the elite Rhode Island boarding school St. George’s have revealed in a shocking report. READ FULL REPORTreadmore
APPREHENDED: Mr. Pedro Torres was captured in Fall River, MA on September 1, 2016 by the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section, City of Fall River Police Department Tactical Team, Rhode Island State Police Violent Fugitive Task Force and the U.S. Marshals Service. Mr. Torres was wanted by the Puerto Rico Police Department (Policía […]readmore
The project will engage high school, undergraduate, and graduate students in hands-on research aboard the tall ship SSV Oliver Hazard Perry Washington, D.C. – Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline today announced that the University of Rhode Island (URI), in collaboration with its Inner Space Center, the Graduate […]readmore
PROVIDENCE – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) today met with recent graduates of the federally-funded Stepping Up partnership between the United Nurses and Allied Professionals (UNAP) and the Rhode Island Hospital Education Fund to discuss their experience and outline a package of five bills in the U.S. House that would expand workforce training opportunities […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced that the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Closing Statement, issued by the Department of Administration’s Office of Accounts and Control, shows the state ended FY 2016 with a $167 million General Fund surplus – $44 million more than anticipated. General revenue expenditures were $16.2 million less than […]readmore
Congressman Visits Rhode Island’s Newest Factory and Top Exporter For More Pictures of the Congressman’s Visit to Edesia Click Here NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI – Edesia was honored to welcome Rhode Island Congressman, Rep. Jim Langevin, to its new state-of-the-art 83-000 square foot facility today. The Congressman, who represents North Kingstown, was given a tour of […]readmore
Clients encouraged to report any changes to personal information before September 8 to ensure timely processing; some services will be limited Clients already eligible for and receiving benefits will not be affected. During the transition period, Department of Human Services (DHS) field offices and the HealthSource RI (HSRI) Contact Center will remain open during regular […]readmore
JAMESTOWN, R.I. – RITBA undertook an immediate and thorough inspection of the Sakonnet River Bridge following Monday’s incident. The Authority is happy to report that the bridge is safe and sustained no structural damage. The inspection did find some minor cosmetic issues which will be repaired. The cost of the cosmetic repairs will be less […]readmore
RI – Using conventional construction methods, replacing the East Shore Expressway Bridge in East Providence would have resulted in a year of delays and congestion. Instead, RIDOT is about ready to begin an extended weekend closure of the bridge and replace it in just 80 hours. «Projects like this highlight the work we’re doing to […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea is reminding Rhode Island voters to be prepared for the state primaries scheduled for Tuesday, September 13. Voters should use the Department of State’s Voter Information Center (VIC) at vote.ri.gov to find their polling place and preview their sample ballots. Across the state, there are 63 […]readmore