PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement today responding to the Public Utilities Commission’s approval of National Grid’s electricity rate increase: «Hard-working, middle class Rhode Island families need relief. I am disappointed that Rhode Islanders’ electricity bills will be going up this winter. I call on regulators, Grid and consumer advocates […]readmore
Manufacturing Industry Expands Seven Consecutive Months of Labor Force Growth PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo issued the following statement today on the creation of 3,100 new jobs in July, including 600 new jobs in manufacturing: «Rhode Islanders were hit hard by the recession and have worked hard to regain their economic security. Since […]readmore
Expansion of college aid for military veterans will help more RI veterans successfully transition to new good-paying careers in high-demand fields PROVIDENCE, RI – After Congress passed a new law expanding veterans education benefits and extending the amount of time service members and their families have to use them, U.S. Senator Jack Reed wants to […]readmore
RWU Chief Diversity Officer says: “Hate will not win. Hate will not rule.” BRISTOL, R.I., August 14, 2017 – Roger Williams University President Donald J. Farish posted the following statement on his blog today regarding the violence in Charlottesville, Va. “Under the guise of exercising their rights under the First Amendment, a collection of white […]readmore
National governing body for sport of sailing relocates to waterfront Bristol campus Sept. 15 BRISTOL, R.I., August 9, 2017 – Roger Williams University will become the new home for US Sailing on Sept. 15. The national governing body for the sport of sailing will move from its current location in Portsmouth, R.I., to RWU’s Bristol […]readmore
System provides the most up-to-date information in countywide effort to redefine how police respond to the issue BRISTOL, R.I., August 9, 2017 – Roger Williams University Criminal Justice Professor Sean Varano has been working with 27 police departments in Plymouth County, Mass., to develop a countywide model that is redefining how police track and respond […]readmore
PAWTUCKET – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement today: «We cannot permit the North Korean regime to have the ability to threaten our country with a nuclear weapon. The United States must work with China and our South Korean and Japanese allies to […]readmore
WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to boost student achievement in classrooms nationwide, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Chris Coons (D-DE) have teamed up to introduce the Educator Preparation Reform Act (S.1694), which seeks to improve the professional preparation of teachers, principals, librarians, and other school leaders by focusing on clinical […]readmore
Rhode Island State Police Announces the Suspension of the Ground Search for a Missing Coventry Man After Five Days Without Results Colonel Ann C. Assumpico, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Director of the Rhode Island Department of Public Safety, announces that rescuers have suspended the ground search for Michael Neary, 50, of […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo, joined by Health Director Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott and leaders from the state General Assembly, today hosted a ceremonial bill signing of legislation strengthening Rhode Island’s response to the opioid overdose crisis. «This epidemic is our single greatest public health crisis, and the legislation I signed today will help […]readmore