«Here we go again» said Lynch, referring to the most recent Republican effort to mislead people. «Creating facts, intentionally misleading people and ignoring the truth may have worked for the Trump campaign, but Rhode Islanders are smarter than that» said Lynch. «After suffering through decades of Republican and Republican-lite governors in RI, Governor Raimondo is […]readmore
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on the demotion of Steve Bannon, President Donald Trump’s chief political strategist, from the National Security Council’s principal’s committee: «Steve Bannon had no business being on the National Security Council to begin with. […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo has ordered the Rhode Island flag to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities and buildings in honor of former Senate President Pro Tempore William A. Walaska. The flag will be lowered beginning Thursday, April 6 and return to full staff at sunrise on Monday, April 10. […]readmore
On April 6, 2017 at 12:13 am the Pawtucket Police Department responded to a reported motor vehicle accident in the vicinity of 350 Walcott Street, Pawtucket. Upon arrival officers found a single car accident. The car had struck a pole and the car split in half. Officers found two fatalities on scene and a third […]readmore
The Internal Revenue Service reminded Rhode Island Taxpayers today that they may be one of the estimated 2,900 state residents missing out on unclaimed federal income tax refunds totaling more than $2,906,000. Nationwide the total amount is over $1 billion for approximately 1 million taxpayers who did not file a 2013 federal income tax return. […]readmore
“For over 20 years, Senator William Walaska worked tirelessly in the State Senate advocating for the citizens of Warwick and a strong business climate across the state. Most recently, he helped countless Rhode Islanders by sharing his own story and helped to pass legislation that expanded coverage for experimental uses of prescription drugs. Those of […]readmore
Providence, RI: More than three dozen high school students – newly arrived in the U.S. from Africa, the Middle East and Central America — are receiving intensive English Language Learning instruction, core academics and support services at a new, innovative program launched by Providence Public Schools. On Monday, April 3, Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, […]readmore
NUEVA YORK.-El director de Puertos de la Agencia de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de los Estados Unidos (CBP, por sus siglas en inglés) en el Aeropuerto Internacional John F. Kennedy, y tres de sus inspectores aseguraron que ese organismo no tiene ninguna persecución contra inmigrantes dominicanos y de otros países latinoamericanos de manera indiscriminada. Los […]readmore
WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to recognize and honor the men and women who valiantly served our country during World War II, U.S. Senator Jack Reed will welcome 24 Rhode Island World War II veterans to our nation’s capital tomorrow, Saturday, April 1 at 10:45 a.m., and thank them for their service and sacrifice. […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Continuing his commitment to bring a steady hand to public finances throughout the state, Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner today announced the «Healthy Local Pensions (HELP)» proposal, which will help cities and towns with locally administered pension systems improve performance and reduce costs through the state’s Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (MERS). […]readmore