The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced that the flu is «widespread» in Rhode Island, triggering the state’s requirement for unvaccinated healthcare workers in hospitals and many other types of healthcare facilities to wear surgical masks. «The masking requirement is critical in protecting healthcare workers from catching the flu, and also in protecting patients who are […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo will deliver her annual State of the State address before a joint session of the Rhode Island General Assembly on Tuesday, January 16 at 7:00 p.m. The Governor’s office submitted a formal letter to House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello and Senate President Dominick Ruggerio earlier today requesting the opportunity to address the […]readmore
The ACLU of Rhode Island today filed a class-action lawsuit claiming that participants in a Medicaid program run by the state are not being given proper notice before being kicked off the program, leading to a loss of income that the suit says puts low-income residents “at risk of losing their homes and their utilities […]readmore
With frigid temperatures in the forecast, the Rhode Island Division of State Fire Marshal reminds Rhode Islanders that heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires and death – especially during the cold winter months of December, January and February. Nearly 46,000 home heating fires occur each year in the United States, according to […]readmore
The Rhode Island State Police today presented autographed New England Patriots uniform jerseys to two members of a Providence youth football team who were involved in a serious crash while travelling home after competing in a national football tournament in Florida earlier this month. «We sincerely hope these gifts make your holiday a little brighter,» […]readmore
Providence, RI (December 22, 2017) – Providence City Council President David Salvatore announced the appointment of Emily Martineau as Chief of Staff to the Providence City Council. “I am proud to have an incredibly capable team that is dedicated to this city,» Salvatore stated. «With a background in public affairs at both the state and […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement today on the November Jobs Report, which showed that Rhode Island added 400 manufacturing jobs and 500 construction jobs last month: «In 2014, Rhode Island had the highest unemployment rate in America, but there was no reason for that to be the case: Our […]readmore
Providence, RI- Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today announced that the Providence School Board formally approved the hiring of six school culture coordinators at a special public meeting held at the Providence Public School District’s offices last night. School culture coordinators represent a new initiative by Mayor Elorza and the school department to promote a positive […]readmore
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) signed a contract today with 6/10 Constructors, a design-build team composed of companies with deep Rhode Island and New England roots. The contract will rebuild the 6-10 Interchange in Providence, a $410 million project that has been on the drawing board for 30 years as its network of […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo issued the following statement today in response to passage of the GOP-Trump Tax Bill: «I stand with the majority of Americans who are deeply concerned and disappointed that President Trump and Republicans in Washington have passed a tax plan that gives the vast majority of relief to millionaires […]readmore