PROVIDENCE, RI — Lt. Governor Daniel J. McKee today announced consumer protection legislation to establish new rules for third-party electric companies which have cost some Rhode Islanders millions of dollars. Third-party electric companies have been allowed to compete with National Grid to supply electricity to Rhode Islanders since the state deregulated its electricity market in the […]readmore
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Butterball, LLC is recalling 78,164 pounds of raw ground turkey products that may be contaminated with SalmonellaSchwarzengrund. The prepacked raw ground turkey was produced on July 7, 2018. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels] 48-oz. plastic wrapped tray containing “BUTTERBALL everyday Fresh […]readmore
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that Kunwar Chadha (age 53) of Cumberland was found guilty yesterday by a Providence Superior Court jury of two counts of second-degree child molestation. The jury returned the verdict after a 5-day trial presided over by Superior Court Justice Netti C. Vogel. “We are grateful for the jury’s […]readmore
Legislation aims to improve health outcomes, particularly for black women STATE HOUSE – Rep. Marcia Ranglin-Vassell has submitted legislation to make doula services eligible for reimbursement through private insurance and Medicaid programs. The bill is backed by the Coalition for Reproductive Freedom, which held a State House event today to promote it. The purpose of […]readmore
Colonel James M. Manni, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Director of the Department of Public Safety, today announced that a convicted felon from North Carolina was arrested on numerous narcotics and weapons charges after troopers stopped him for allegedly operating his vehicle in a reckless manner on Interstate 95 North in Richmond […]readmore
The Rhode Island Division of Taxation reminds tax professionals, business entities, and others that the deadline for filing and payments for a number of different entities is tomorrow, March 15, 2019. In general, Rhode Island conforms to federal law and federal practice regarding due dates – a convenience for taxpayers and tax professionals. Example: XYZ […]readmore
Resolution calls on Justice Department to release the Special Counsel’s report when investigation is completed WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) issued the following statement after voting in favor of a resolution calling for the Department of Justice to make the findings of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report available to Congress and to the public when […]readmore
CRANSTON (March 14, 2019) —A new study in Rhode Island is taking a novel approach to dealing with the opioid crisis that could eventually be replicated across the country. Through a $1.6 million grant awarded to Rhode Island Hospital from the National Institutes of Health, pharmacies will take a bigger role in offering addiction treatment […]readmore
Recall Summary Name of Product: Kitchen & Table 5.5 qt. Sauté Pan with glass lid Hazard: The glass lid can crack or shatter during normal use, posing a laceration hazard. Remedy: Refund Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sauté pans with glass lid and return them to H‑E‑B for a full refund. Consumer Contact: H-E-B toll-free at […]readmore
PAWTUCKET, RI – The four new furry members of the Pawtucket Police Department made a visit Monday afternoon to the Pet Food Experts (PFX) headquarters located right down the street from the Pawtucket Police Station to say thank you to the PFX team. Pet Food Experts has offered to feed the four K9 officers and […]readmore