On April 6, 2017 at 12:13 am the Pawtucket Police Department responded to a reported motor vehicle accident in the vicinity of 350 Walcott Street, Pawtucket. Upon arrival officers found a single car accident. The car had struck a pole and the car split in half. Officers found two fatalities on scene and a third […]readmore
The Internal Revenue Service reminded Rhode Island Taxpayers today that they may be one of the estimated 2,900 state residents missing out on unclaimed federal income tax refunds totaling more than $2,906,000. Nationwide the total amount is over $1 billion for approximately 1 million taxpayers who did not file a 2013 federal income tax return. […]readmore
“For over 20 years, Senator William Walaska worked tirelessly in the State Senate advocating for the citizens of Warwick and a strong business climate across the state. Most recently, he helped countless Rhode Islanders by sharing his own story and helped to pass legislation that expanded coverage for experimental uses of prescription drugs. Those of […]readmore
Providence, RI: More than three dozen high school students – newly arrived in the U.S. from Africa, the Middle East and Central America — are receiving intensive English Language Learning instruction, core academics and support services at a new, innovative program launched by Providence Public Schools. On Monday, April 3, Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, […]readmore
NUEVA YORK.-El director de Puertos de la Agencia de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de los Estados Unidos (CBP, por sus siglas en inglés) en el Aeropuerto Internacional John F. Kennedy, y tres de sus inspectores aseguraron que ese organismo no tiene ninguna persecución contra inmigrantes dominicanos y de otros países latinoamericanos de manera indiscriminada. Los […]readmore
WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to recognize and honor the men and women who valiantly served our country during World War II, U.S. Senator Jack Reed will welcome 24 Rhode Island World War II veterans to our nation’s capital tomorrow, Saturday, April 1 at 10:45 a.m., and thank them for their service and sacrifice. […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Continuing his commitment to bring a steady hand to public finances throughout the state, Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner today announced the «Healthy Local Pensions (HELP)» proposal, which will help cities and towns with locally administered pension systems improve performance and reduce costs through the state’s Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (MERS). […]readmore
Langevin Statement on House Intelligence Committee Investigation into Russian Interference in the Election Washington, D.C- Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), a senior member of the House Committees on Armed Services and Homeland Security, issued the following statement in respect to recent developments in the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence’s investigation into Russia’s interference with the […]readmore
Bill would help create more good-paying manufacturing jobs in Rhode Island WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today reintroduced the bipartisan Make it in America Manufacturing Communities Act – legislation that can revitalize Rhode Island’s manufacturing sector and create good-paying jobs for hardworking Rhode Islanders. The proposal has […]readmore
Senator Nesselbush resigns as Deputy Majority Leader; Calls for More Transparency and Democracy in the State Senate PROVIDENCE, RI– Today, on the floor of the Rhode Island State Senate, Senator Donna M. Nesselbush (D, District 15- Pawtucket and North Providence) resigned her Senate Leadership position as Deputy Majority Leader. While objecting to the Senate Rules, […]readmore