STATE HOUSE — Minority Leader Patricia Morgan (R-District 26 Coventry, Warwick, West Warwick) has written a letter to President Donald J. Trump asking that he consider Rhode Island in his infrastructure plans. Last week, President Trump took action to overcome the difficulties to construction of both the Keystone XL and Dakota pipelines. Additionally, he has […]readmore
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced that it is now accepting proposals from construction companies to design and build Rhode Island’s newest commuter rail station, strategically located close to the Pawtucket-Central Falls line. The new Pawtucket-Central Falls Commuter Rail Station would serve a built-in ridership that lacks robust transit choices, with many area […]readmore
Woonsocket, RI: The City of Woonsocket has announced a city-wide parking ban in effect from 6:00 pm Tuesday, January 31, until 12:00 pm Wednesday, February 1. On-street parking is prohibited during this time to allow crews to effectively and safely clear all roads.readmore
RIDEA and RIOVA launching pilot program for vulnerable seniors and veterans PROVIDENCE, R.I. – As a new 50-cent reduced bus fare goes into effect on February 1, 2017, the Rhode Island Division of Elderly Affairs (RIDEA) and Office of Veterans Affairs (RIOVA) announced a new pilot program today to offer free 10-trip fare cards to […]readmore
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today issued the following statement announcing that he will vote against the nomination of U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) to be the next U.S. Attorney General: «On a personal and professional level, I respect Senator Sessions. We have very different views, but there is no denying he […]readmore
The Governor and her Workforce Board, RIDE, the Department of Labor and Training, business leaders, educators, and stakeholders gather to celebrate and discuss details of PrepareRI Providence, RI – On January 30, Governor Gina Raimondo, the Governor’s Workforce Board, the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), and the Department of Labor and Training (DLT) hosted […]readmore
WPD K-9 unit returns after 25-year hiatus WOONSOCKET, RI: Chief Thomas Oates announced today, at an afternoon press conference, the launch of the Woonsocket Police Department’s new K-9 unit. Chief Oates, Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt and K-9 officer Jason Berthelette participated in the introduction of the department’s police dog, Aspen. «I made a commitment to this […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – (January 30, 2017) Colonel Ann C. Assumpico today was officially sworn in by Governor Gina M. Raimondo as the 13th Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police in a formal ceremony attended by hundreds of law enforcement officers, state and local officials and other well-wishers from throughout New England. She has been […]readmore
JPMorgan Chase and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Award $2 Million New Skills for Youth grant to improve access to skills-based education and training for high-skill, well-paying careers Providence, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) and the Office of the Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced that the state […]readmore
Two hundred and fifty Providence public high school students received free devices and high-speed Service as Part of the Sprint 1 Million Project Providence is one of 11 pilot markets to test program helping to close the “Homework Gap” Press Conferencereadmore