Fresh fruit is preferable for older children because it provides dietary fiber and less sugar than juice, according to updated policy statement Fruit juice offers no nutritional benefit to children under age 1 and should not be included in their diet, according to a new policy statement issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics that […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI— The Providence Municipal Court today announced that evening hours will soon be added to better accommodate the needs of the public. Beginning June 5th, cases regarding parking and red light camera violations will be heard on Monday evenings at 5:30 p.m., with a check-in time of 5:00 p.m. Environmental violations, including garbage violations, […]readmore
Dr. Pablo Rodriguez, chairman of Latino Public Radio, chair of the Women & Infants Health Care Alliance, president and CEO of Women’s Care, former medical director of Planned Parenthood of Rhode Island, and a clinical associate professor at Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School. Rodriguez is a well-known community leader and radio show host is […]readmore
WASHINGTON – Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI), Co-Chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, delivered the Weekly Democratic Address. In this week’s address, Cicilline called for an independent commission to investigate the Trump-Russian connection and interference in the 2016 election. «Hello, I’m Congressman David Cicilline from Rhode Island’s First District. «This has been a […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI— Councilman Luis Aponte (Ward 10) resigned as President of the Providence City Council and issued the following statement: “After much deliberation, I have determined that it is in the best interest of my constituents, colleagues, and city to formally submit my resignation as Providence City Council President. Serving the people of Providence is […]readmore
Announces Two Judicial Nominations to Workers’ Compensation Court PROVIDENCE, R.I. – In honor of the 25th anniversary of the successful legislative reform of Rhode Island’s Workers’ Compensation Law, Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced two judicial nominations to fill vacancies on the Workers’ Compensation Court. She will submit Steven A. Minicucci and Alfredo T. Conte’s […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI— A majority of City Councilors today called for a Special Meeting of the Providence City Council to be held on Monday, May 22nd at 5:00 PM in the City Council Chamber. The purpose of the meeting is to change the City Council Rules to allow for the removal of the Council President. If […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI— The Providence City Council will tonight consider first passage of an ordinance that establishes a permanent Equal Pay Task Force to promote equal pay for equal work in the City of Providence. The seven-member panel would study best practices from other municipalities, collect and analyze data from City departments and contractors, and advise […]readmore
Washington, D.C.— Congressmen Jim Langevin (D-RI) and Gregg Harper (R-MS), co-chairs of the House Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus, today introduced the Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2017, which would reauthorize the Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2006 in order to support coordinated respite services for family caregivers. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), chair of the Senate […]readmore
Washington, D.C.– Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released the following statement after Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein appointed former FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III as Special Counsel to oversee investigations into the Trump campaign’s ties with Russia: “I applaud the Deputy Attorney General’s decision to appoint Robert Mueller as Special Counsel in the investigation […]readmore