Points to research showing value of training wages that keep career pathways open for young jobseekers Washington D.C. – Today the Employment Policies Institute (EPI) announced support for legislation that would greatly-expand the training wage in Rhode Island, to keep career pathways open for young jobseekers. Rhode Island State Representative Kenneth J. Mendonça is testifying […]readmore
Highlights $4.3 million in funds for revitalization including bike & pedestrian safety improvements, cultural tourism initiatives PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today joined elected officials, staff from the City’s Planning and Development Department, Department of Public Works, and Department of Art, Culture + Tourism, as well as Rhode Island Latino Arts (RILA) Executive […]readmore
health care during National Minority Health Month In recognition of National Minority Health Month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) released a pair of reports detailing the quality of care received by people enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA). One report compares quality of care for women and men […]readmore
In court brief, RWU School of Law professors argue for release of 38 Studios grand jury records ACLU of RI files «friend of the court» brief backing Governor Raimondo’s petition for documents, saying «The people of Rhode Island have a right to know.» BRISTOL, R.I., April 13, 2017 – Two Roger Williams University School of […]readmore
WARWICK, RI – The Division of the State Fire Marshal has four new specialty trucks that designed to help fire investigators respond more quickly and efficiently to fires, arson and explosive incidents, while also helping protect them from contaminants after a fire or explosion. Fire Marshal John Chartier said the 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty […]readmore
Nine Dominican nationals face deportation proceedings, including three previously deported brothers alleged to have run the drug trafficking operation PROVIDENCE, RI – Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island Stephen G. Dambruch, and Harold H. Shaw, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Boston Field Division, today announce […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI—Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) today hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at Mount Pleasant High School to celebrate the school’s new athletic complex and kick off the first baseball game of the season. The event marked the first time the Mount Pleasant Kilties baseball team has hosted a game on their home turf in […]readmore
PAWTUCKET – At a ceremony held today at City Hall, a member of the Pawtucket Fire Department was sworn in to his new role and five new officers were officially sworn as members of the department by Public Safety Director Antonio J. Pires and Chief William Sisson. The ceremony began with Public Safety Director Pires […]readmore
Senator Reed criticizes forcible removal of passenger and demands answers from United Airlines CEO WASHINGTON, DC – Following the forcible removal of a United Airlines ticketed passenger from his seat on Flight 3411 from Chicago, Illinois to Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and 20 of his colleagues in the U.S. Senate are demanding […]readmore
Peter Heinlein/VOA News WHITE HOUSE — President Donald Trump appears to be offering a grand bargain to Chinese President Xi Jinping in which each would get something he dearly wants — an assurance of economic stability ahead of a critical Communist Party Congress in exchange for Chinese help in halting North Korea’s nuclear programs. The offer […]readmore