Vendor also agrees to cover any FNS fines; Will continue working at no cost to taxpayers through at least the end of FY18 CRANSTON, R.I. (October 24, 2017) – After Deloitte disclosed to state leaders the latest system error in its RI Bridges software system, Governor Gina M. Raimondo secured an agreement in principle from […]readmore
Governor secures commitment from Lifespan and CharterCare to hire Memorial Hospital employees if Memorial closes PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo has secured commitments from Lifespan and CharterCare to work collaboratively with the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training to place health care workers from Memorial Hospital into vacant jobs in their systems […]readmore
Providence, RI- On October 19, 2017 Providence Police Detectives responded to 539 Union Avenue in search of a subject identified as Julio Vega, age 34, who was wanted by police for several breaking and entering incidents in the Silver Lake area of the City. PPD Detective Casey Moffett obtained surveillance video from a recent B&E […]readmore
Commissioner of Education Ken Wagner addresses educators, students, businesses and community leaders at the first-ever PrepareRI Summit. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – More than 250 educators, industry partners, students, and community leaders came together today for the first-ever PrepareRI Summit, a daylong strategy session on career education in Rhode Island. Hosted by the Rhode Island Department of […]readmore
Colonel Ann C. Assumpico, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Director of the Department of Public Safety, said a Massachusetts resident was critically injured after being struck by a car while she was standing in the breakdown lane next to her car on Interstate 95 around 2:20 a.m. today. The victim, age 38, […]readmore
October 20, 2017 – Halloween is creeping up on us. The rush is on to find the perfect pumpkin, the spookiest costume, and the best candy for trick-or-treaters. However, along with all this excitement comes potential fire hazards related to seasonal decor and costumes. Fortunately, fire risks can be avoided by following the National Fire […]readmore
Providence: State Representative Bobby Nardolillo, himself a candidate for the US Senate in 2018, has taken note of the charges leveled this week by his colleague in the RI House, Teresa A. Tanzi (D – Dist 34). Last Monday Ms. Tanzi alleged that she was told by her superiors in House Leadership that any offer […]readmore
I am extremely disappointed in this decision by Care New England to abandon our community hospital during their transactions, putting their agreement with Partners above the one with Prime Healthcare. I think closing Memorial could have been avoided, rather than giving up on an urban community and the Blackstone Valley. Our community needs are important […]readmore
In response to Rep. Tom Marino’s decision to withdraw his name from consideration to be President Trump’s drug czar, DNC spokesperson Daniel Wessel released the following statement: “Tom Marino’s withdrawal does nothing to show that Trump is taking the opioid epidemic seriously. Despite his rhetoric and months of repeated promises, Trump still hasn’t declared the […]readmore
Providence: State Representative Bobby Nardolillo, a GOP Candidate for the US Senate in 2018, reacted today to press reports that incumbent Senator Sheldon Whitehouse bears some legislative responsibility for the explosive growth of non-prescription opioid use in America. A recent investigation by 60 Minutes and The Washington Post was released Sunday which Focused on 2016 […]readmore