PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo, in partnership with Speaker Nicholas Mattiello and Senate President Teresa Paiva Weed, joined Volvo Ocean Race and Sail Newport today to announce the return of the Volvo Ocean Race to Newport in 2018. Rhode Island will again be the only North American stopover port for the grand prix sailing […]readmore
Por lprriPublished: October 29, 2015Rhode Island – El Departamento de Transporte de los Estados Unidos aprobó un otorgamiento de $9 millones para construir un centro de bienvenida en Rhode Island en la salida 1 de la Interestatal 95 en Hopkinton. El proyecto costaría un total de $12 millones e incluiría un centro de tránsito y establecimientos […]readmore
Por lprriPublished: October 29, 2015Rhode Island – La Unión Americana de Libertades Civiles, la ACLU ha presentado una demanda en la Corte de Distrito de los Estados Unidos en Providence, alegando que la nueva ley que prohíbe que ofensores sexuales de tercer nivel vivan a menos de 1,000 pies de una escuela, es inconstitucional. La ACLU […]readmore
Por lprriPublished: October 29, 2015Rhode Island – Un hombre de West Greenwich ha sido sentenciado a 65 meses en prisión federal por presentar planillas de impuestos fraudulentas. Anthony DelFarno de 53 años se declaró culpable de usar información personas de familiares y otros para llenar las planillas y conseguir más de $3.5 millones en reembolsos. DelFarno […]readmore
10/29/2015 PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to support local farmers, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse today outlined the process for ensuring there are highly-qualified applicants for the position of executive director of the state Farm Service Agency (FSA) office. The current executive director of the Rhode Island FSA, Paul Brule, is stepping down after […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI- On October 27, 2015 Providence Police responded to 50 Randall Street apt. 4F for a report of a suspicious death upon arrival. Police met with Providence Fire Department personnel, who responded at 1043 hours to a report an unresponsive female. The victim, identified as Zenaida Pacheco age 54, was transported to the Rhode […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of Providence will host the annual Holiday Celebration on Saturday, December 5th at the Providence Rink in Kennedy Plaza. To complete preparations, the City needs 2 evergreen trees: a 35-foot to 45-foot spruce or fir tree to grace City Hall steps and a 15-foot to 20-foot spruce or fir […]readmore
The 2015 Fortune MPW Summit theme this year is “Leading with Purpose,” and the agenda will feature one-on one interviews, panel discussions, interactive breakout sessions and high-level networking. What started as a list 16 years ago has evolved into the world’s most extraordinary leadership community, convening the preeminent women in business—along with select leaders in government, philanthropy, […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo visited South County Hospital today to highlight innovative new approaches to build healthier communities through local partnerships to prevent chronic diseases, improve birth outcomes, and improve the social and environmental conditions in 11 different regions in Rhode Island. These regions, termed Health Equity Zones, are the result of […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo visits and tour the Rhode Island Free Clinic («the Clinic»). The Clinic is a nationally-recognized, award-winning free clinic that provides quality healthcare to uninsured adults ages 19-65 who earn less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. The Clinic provides that safety net for Rhode Islanders, helping to expand […]readmore