VOA NEWS – Michelle Quinn SAN FRANCISCO — In the U.S. economic battle with China, the Chinese government is often portrayed as a kingmaker, making large investments in research and paving the way for Chinese companies to thrive. China, it turns out, is a good foil for U.S. industries as they ask the U.S. government to […]Load more...
Most Reports Involving Youth and Young Adults The U.S. Food and Drug and Administration (FDA) has become aware that some people who use e-cigarettes have experienced seizures, with most reports involving young people. The FDA and poison control centers receive voluntary adverse experience reports about tobacco products. After examining reports between 2010 and early 2019, […]Load more...
Senators tout benefits of financial education and teaching students about smart saving, wise investing, and responsible spending WASHINGTON, DC — In an effort to highlight the importance of financial literacy and teaching things like budget planning and money management in schools, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Tim Scott (R-SC) are introducing legislation recognizing April as […]Load more...
RI will receive at least $3 million in federal affordable housing funds this year as a result of Reed’s efforts WASHINGTON, DC – After a month long delay in the transfer of mandatory funding to two affordable housing funds, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced it is providing payments of $244.86 million to the […]Load more...
Catholic school in Pawtucket becomes first high school in R.I. to complete training through RWU’s Center for Workforce & Professional Development PROVIDENCE, R.I., April 3, 2019 – After studying Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet,” Saint Raphael Academy students recreated the masquerade ball, listening to Elizabethan music and learning Elizabethan dance. After researching Mexican culture, they used 3D […]Load more...
Additional test site more convenient for northern Rhode Island residents; visit www.dmv.ri.gov to schedule your test at our new office CRANSTON, R.I. – R.I. Division of Motor Vehicles is expanding the locations for its driver’s license road tests today with a new test site in Woonsocket. Applicants holding a driving permit can now schedule their […]Load more...
James Glawson is charged with first-degree sexual assault, first-degree child molestation and second-degree child molestation after additional victims came forward during the ongoing investigation. Colonel James M. Manni, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Director of the Department of Public Safety, announces that three additional sexual assault and child molestation charges have been […]Load more...
A grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities allows Professor Mark Santow to offer opportunities for veteran educational attainment The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) recently announced that the Clemente Course in the Humanities is among its 2019 grant recipients, awarding two grants totaling $198,930 to expand its work in the NEH Dialogues […]Load more...
STATE HOUSE — Representative John W. Lyle Jr. (District – 46 Lincoln, Pawtucket) and Representative Nardone (District – 28 Coventry) are pleased to put forward legislation to reform the 911 fees. The proposed bill (5433) would create a restricted receipt account for all 911 funds collected by telephone service providers on land lines and cell […]Load more...
Community policing, community partnerships, police department improvements, and mayoral leadership all credited with reductions in city’s violent crime rate and other crime statistics. CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. – According to newly released Uniform Crime Report (UCR) data, in 2018 the City of Central Falls experienced its lowest violent crime rate in 25 years. Over the past […]Load more...
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