Grant Will Support Governor’s Goal to Expand High-Quality Pre-K PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo and the Rhode Island Children’s Cabinet announced today that Rhode Island has been awarded a one-year, $4.19 million federal Preschool Development Grant (PDG). Targeted at youth from birth through age 5, this grant will support the development and coordination of […]readmore
STATE HOUSE — In the wake of a successful 2018 session that saw many of her policies passed into law, Rep. Grace Diaz (D – Dist. 11, Providence) has announced her agenda for the new session and looks forward to developing policies that will continue to help the people of Rhode Island, including early learning, business opportunity, […]readmore
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced today that the flu is «widespread» in Rhode Island, triggering the State’s requirement for unvaccinated healthcare workers in hospitals and many other types of healthcare facilities to wear masks during direct patient contact. «The masking requirement helps protect healthcare workers from catching the flu, and helps protect […]readmore
Colonel Ann C. Assumpico, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Director of the Department of Public Safety, announces that 16 individuals were arrested and charged with driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs over the past two weeks. The arrests resulted from intensive enforcement of Rhode Island laws as part of the national traffic […]readmore
Thrilling and suspenseful production runs Jan. 31 – March 3 PROVIDENCE, RI: Trinity Rep will continue its 2018-19 Season with the electrifying tale of Macbeth – a Shakespearean thriller that bursts at breakneck speed with more suspense, murder, and madness than a blockbuster film. Directed by Curt Columbus, who was most recently at the helm of last […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI (December 31, 2018) – The American Red Cross is helping two families – two adults after a fire today on Goldsmith Ave, East Providence. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs. Responders included: Bob Foti, Bob Partington and LeeAnn Zettl. The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing personal care items such as toothbrushes, deodorant; shaving supplies and other items […]readmore
The arrest resulted from an investigation by the Rhode Island State Police at the request of RI E911 into the alleged theft of over $2,000 in payroll compensation Colonel Ann C. Assumpico, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Director of the Department of Public Safety, announces that a RI E911 Supervisor has been […]readmore
PROVIDENCE – A Pawtucket man, previously convicted and incarcerated for producing counterfeit casino coins, was arrested at his Pawtucket residence on Friday and made an initial appearance before U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Lincoln D. Almond on charges that he allegedly possessed equipment used to manufacture counterfeit U.S. currency and that he manufactured counterfeit $100 […]readmore
WASHINGTON ― With the holiday shopping season in full swing, the Internal Revenue Service and Security Summit partners warn taxpayers to take extra steps to protect their tax and financial data from identity thieves. The holidays offer cybercriminals a chance to steal financial account information, Social Security numbers, credit card information and other sensitive data […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – In accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Governor Gina M. Raimondo has ordered that the U.S. and Rhode Island flags at all state facilities be flown at half-staff for 30 days in honor of former President George H.W. Bush. «George Herbert Walker Bush spent his life in service to the American people, and his passing […]readmore