WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Jim Langevin (D-RI), Dave Reichert (R-WA), Ed Perlmutter (D-CO), and Tom Rooney (R-FL), the co-chairs of the Congressional Olympic and Paralympic Caucus, released the following statement congratulating the athletes competing in the 2018 PyeongChang Paralympic Winter Games: «We are proud to support the U.S. Paralympic Team of 20 women and 54 […]readmore
(Cranston) – The Fung campaign released the following statement regarding the failed leadership of Governor Gina Raimondo and the stagnant Rhode Island economy. “Governor Raimondo claims things are getting better, but this report clearly shows that under her leadership the Rhode Island economy has completely stagnated. Per the RI DLT, the unemployment rate has only […]readmore
STATE HOUSE — Senior Deputy Minority Leader Anthony Giarrusso (R-District 30 East Greenwich, West Greenwich) has introduced legislation to end the use of traffic cameras in Rhode Island. House bill 7760 would repeal the Automated Traffic Violation Monitoring Act of 2005 in its entirety, eliminating all traffic camera systems including red light and speed cameras. […]readmore
BOSTON – After reviewing the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on criminal data among Northeast states, the Gun Owners’ Action League of Massachusetts (“GOAL”) believes that it is yet another empty promise from elected officials providing themselves with nice soundbites for voters. GOAL is certain this MOU only represents an admission of guilt by our […]readmore
Colonel Ann C. Assumpico, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Public Safety, and Chief Sheriff David M. DeCesare announce that nine new deputy sheriffs were sworn in earlier today to fill vacancies within the Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs. They are among 21 men and women who graduated from the Rhode Island Division of […]readmore
WASHINGTON – Tonight, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.4685 to rename the United States Post Office at 515 Hope Street in Bristol, as the “First Sergeant P. Andrew McKenna Jr. Post Office.” Sergeant McKenna served in the U.S. Army for 17 years, during which time he completed five tours in Afghanistan and one in […]readmore
Providence – Citing massive power outages for thousands of Rhode Islanders, alongside National Grid’s pending request for a rate increase, Representative Aaron Regunberg is calling for a House Oversight Committee investigation into the utility’s long-term planning and preparedness for the increasing frequency of events like Friday’s storm. “Today thousands of Rhode Islanders are still without […]readmore
WARWICK, R.I. – Today, Congressman Jim Langevin, along with Rhode Island Veterans Affairs Director Kasim Yarn and Rhode Island Adjutant General Christopher Callahan, presented the family of former State Senator and World War I veteran Stephen Macomber with military decorations- including a Purple Heart- for his service in the U.S. Army. Macomber was born in […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today joined Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris, Jeri Martins, Home Ownership Manager for West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation, Teresa Guaba, Community Organizer for Neighbors for Revitalization (N4R), and community members to present the new owner of 93 Superior Street, Juan Morente, the keys to the multi-family home. The once […]readmore
Providence, RI – Rhode Island charter schools continue to receive overwhelming demand from parents and families seeking to enroll their students. Each year, Rhode Island charter schools conduct admissions lotteries on March 1st to enroll students for the following school year. This year, the 18 charter school members of the R.I. League of Charter Schools […]readmore