Colonel Michael Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announces that members of the Department’s Traffic Unit and Bureau of Criminal Identification Unit are continuing to investigate a motor vehicle crash that occurred last night where a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle on Park Avenue. Last night, at approximately 8:10pm, Patrol Officers were […]readmore
Rhode Island Adds 2,000+ Jobs, Unemployment Drops to 4.5 Percent, Labor Force Grows PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo is pleased with the most recent jobs report from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. The report shows that Rhode Island added another 2,200 jobs in February–the first time since May 2015 […]readmore
Washington, DC – The Alliance for Aviation Across America thanked Governor Gina Raimondo for declaring March 2017 “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” In Rhode Island, general aviation airports contribute approximately $214 million, or $203 per capita, to the state’s economy. “General aviation, like all aviation, plays a critical role supporting communities, business activity, and tourism throughout […]readmore
Rhode Island Adds 2,000+ Jobs, Unemployment Drops to 4.5 Percent, Labor Force Grows PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo is pleased with the most recent jobs report from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. The report shows that Rhode Island added another 2,200 jobs in February–the first time since May 2015 […]readmore
Governor reaffirms commitment to high-quality, affordable health coverage in RI PROVIDENCE, RI – After outlining how the healthcare proposal released earlier this month by congressional Republicans would leave behind the elderly, low-income Rhode Islanders and families throughout the state, Governor Gina M. Raimondo reiterated her pledge today to work to ensure access to high-quality, affordable […]readmore
Woonsocket, R.I.: The Woonsocket Police Department (WPD) was formally recognized for earning its accreditation from the Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission (RIPAC) at a 3:00 pm ceremony at WPD headquarters. The accreditation reflects the department’s adherence to best practices among professional law enforcement agencies within the state. «I am proud of the work that the […]readmore
BRISTOL, RI – Following the attack that left four people dead in London on Wednesday, all 21 Roger Williams University students studying at the University of Westminster, in central London, have reported that they are safe. According to news reports, a vehicle mowed down pedestrians on London’s Westminster Bridge, and a knife-wielding attacker stabbed a […]readmore
Cranston – Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announces that the Department’s Detective division is actively investigating an armed bank robbery which occurred at approximately 8:58AM this morning at the TD Bank, located at 176 Phenix Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island. According to bank employees, the suspect identified as a white male […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – At the time of year when colleges are sending out financial aid packages, the Rhode Island Foundation is offering students and their families more than $1.8 million in scholarships. Dozens of individual, family and organizational donors established scholarship funds at the Foundation to help students defray educational expenses such as tuition, room […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island’s pension fund earned $128 million in investment gains in February 2017 bringing its 12-month investment earnings over the $1 billion mark, General Treasurer Seth Magaziner announced at today’s meeting of the State Investment Commission. «Delivering long-term growth from our investments is critical to ensuring the health and stability of our […]readmore