(Cranston) – The Governor’s partisan and cynical approach to her job knows no bounds. Less than a month from saying that she couldn’t think of a single thing she supported in the tax reform bill, she is trying to take credit for its positive impact on Rhode Island families. She must be realizing that the […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement on National Grid’s recalculated rate filing: «I’m pleased that National Grid is responding to my call to protect Rhode Island ratepayers, in light of federal tax changes that slash the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent. National Grid sets aside a […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Leading in to her upcoming State of the State address, Governor Gina M. Raimondo announced today an investment of $1.36 million in resources for foster families in Rhode Island, as part of her administration’s work to increase the number of children in foster care and reduce the number of children in group […]readmore
PAWTUCKET – Mayor Donald R. Grebien and Central Falls Mayor James Diossa requested that the Rhode Island Department of Health continue to move forward with the conditions that they placed upon Care New England to ensure health care services remain in the community and residents have access. The Mayors requested an update on the implementation […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI: Roger Williams University and Providence Public Schools are launching an innovative program designed to increase the number of certified English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) teachers in the city and the state. Recently approved by the R.I. Dept. of Education (RIDE), the program will allow practicing teachers to gain ESL competencies while on the job. This […]readmore
The fatality victim of the Bowdoin Street fire is identified as Luz celenia Feliciano Cause of death is still pendingreadmore
Providence police report On 01/10/2018 at approximately 0948 hrs, School Resource Officer Pea along with Patrol units responded to Juanita Sanchez High School located at 182 Thurbers Ave for a report of a person with a gun. SRO Pea was notified via cellphone by the school’s Assistant Principal Testa at which time she was advised […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea announced that there will be a special election in Senate District 8 to fill the seat of former Senator James E. Doyle, II on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Senate District 8 includes the city of Pawtucket. «I appreciate Senator Doyle’s service to the people of Rhode […]readmore
Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin joined a bipartisan coalition of 18 state attorneys general, state agencies, and consumer advocates in calling on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to take immediate steps to ensure that public utility companies do not receive a major windfall at the expense of their customers. The Rhode Island Division of […]readmore
JOHNSTON, R.I. – To assist Rhode Islanders with the safe disposal of household hazardous waste, Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (Resource Recovery) invites residents to visit Eco-Depot on Saturday, January 20 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Resource Recovery located at 65 Shun Pike in Johnston. Eco-Depot is available to Rhode Island residents only, […]readmore