Providence, RI: Mayor Elorza, Commissioner Paré and Colonel Clements announce the arrest of two individuals in connection with two of the shooting incidents that have occurred recently in the city. Brandy Diaz, age 18 of Providence, was charged with first degree robbery and conspiracy related to her involvement in the January 24th shooting and robbery […]readmore
CENTRAL FALLS, RI – On Monday January 22nd, Senator Jack Reed, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, and Congressman David Cicilline joined Mayor James A. Diossa and the City of Central Falls in celebrating the arrival of the fire department’s newest edition to their fleet. The new $510,000 2017 E-One Pumper Typhoon was acquired in large part due […]readmore
Rhode Islanders share experiences with prevention and treatment strategies that serve as national model Pawtucket, RI- U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse friday hosted U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams for a discussion about the opioid addiction recovery programs that have made Rhode Island a national model in the field and influenced Whitehouse’s Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery […]readmore
Providence Public Safety Commissioner Steven Pare’s defense of the PCPRA in the face of escalating violence since its enactment reveals his and our governor’s out-of -control progressive agenda and how it will put all Rhode Islanders in harm’s way while it ties the hands of our police. It is inexcusable and every Rhode Islander should […]readmore
NEW YORK, January 26, 2018 — Rhode Island is the eighth safest state in America reports financial news and opinion website 24/7 Wall St. in article titled the “Most Dangerous States in America.” According to statistics released this week by the FBI, in 2016 there were 239 violent crimes per 100,000 Rhode Island citizens, 29 murders (7th fewest) and 254 adults per […]readmore
MIDDLETOWN, RI -- Calling it a win for Rhode Islanders and the United States Navy, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, the Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee, today announced that Navy officials are scheduled to travel to Rhode Island next week to sign paperwork finalizing a $1.3 million transaction to turn over the former Navy […]readmore
This week, Governor Raimondo committed to doing more to help our small businesses. She announced a program that will help cities and towns cut red tape, so small businesses can get what they need quicker. She also announced Supply RI, which challenges our biggest companies, like Amica and Blue Cross, to buy goods and services from our […]readmore
On Monday, January 29, at 10:00 AM, U.S. Senator Jack Reed will join Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressman David Cicilline, Central Falls Mayor James Diossa, Central Falls Fire Chief Robert Bradley, and others at the Central Falls Fire Department for the unveiling of a new 2017 E-One Pumper Truck. Nicknamed "the Typhoon," the truck has a […]readmore
(Cranston) – Mayor Allan Fung announced today his official fundraising results for the fourth quarter of 2017. Mayor Fung raised over $175,000, with 80% of donors coming from Rhode Island. Over six hundred individual donors supported the Mayor in his campaign for Governor, including close to three hundred new donors. Mayor Fung raised a total […]readmore