WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today issued the following statement after the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report detailing cost and coverage estimates for House Republicans’ health care repeal bill, including the fact that as many as 24 million Americans could lose their health insurance under Trumpcare: «This CBO report […]readmore
EAST GREENWICH, RI – An East Greenwich man was charged with the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl and narcotics charges after Rhode Island State Police seized more than $30,000 worth of cocaine, marijuana and amphetamines from his home earlier today. Austin W. Almeida, 21, of 187 Kent Drive, East Greenwich, was charged with: * […]readmore
SCITUATE, RI – With another major snowstorm bearing down on the region, Colonel Ann Assumpico, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Director of the Department of Public Safety, is urging motorists to use extreme caution during and immediately after the storm. “The combination of heavy snow and strong winds, with the potential for […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo has announced that state offices will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, March 14 due to the major winter storm forecast to impact the region. The Governor is coordinating closely with state agencies and National Grid to monitor the storm and prepare for Rhode Island’s response. «I urge Rhode Islanders […]readmore
Former PC dean of enrollment services returns to R.I. after serving as vice president at John Carroll University, in Ohio BRISTOL, R.I., March 13, 2017 – Brian G. Williams on Monday becomes Roger Williams University’s new vice president for enrollment management and marketing. Williams’ career has spanned all facets of the enrollment profession at five […]readmore
People with Special Healthcare Needs and all Rhode Islanders Urged to Prepare for and Stay Healthy During Winter Storm The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) urges anyone with a special healthcare need to enroll in the Rhode Island Special Needs Emergency Registry (RISNER) in advance of the coming winter storm. Enrolling in RISNER does […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Due to winter storm conditions Providence Public Schools and afterschool activities are canceled for March 14, 2017. Recreation Centers will also be closed tomorrow. There will be a citywide parking ban beginning at 12:01AM on March 14th overnight, which will remain in effect until further notice. Residents with overnight parking passes are […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI—Providence City Council President Luis Aponte today issued the following statement regarding the March 13th special meeting to schedule the recall election for Ward 3 Councilman Kevin Jackson: “In compliance with the Providence City Charter, this matter was already on the docket for our regularly scheduled Council Meeting this Thursday, March 16th,” said Aponte. […]readmore
CRANSTON, R.I. – March, 2017 – The Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) is inviting men and women who are looking for a challenging career opportunity to consider becoming a Correctional Officer. Individuals interested in applying for a spot in the Training Academy for Class 82 can fill out an application online at www.netWORKri.org. Applications […]readmore
The Hartford Home Fire Index Identifies 100 U.S. Cities With Highest Fire Risk * Company marks 70th anniversary of its Junior Fire Marshal(r) program with $2 million donation and commitment to educate 1.5 million children about fire prevention and safety in the 100 cities * Since 1947, more than 110 million children deputized as Junior […]readmore