PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today released the following statement on the withdrawal of the American Health Care Act legislation from the U.S. House of Representatives: «Rhode Islanders can breathe a sigh of relief following today’s collapse of TrumpCare. In Rhode Island and across America, we sent a message to leaders in Washington: […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today issued the following statement regarding the election of Dominick J. Ruggerio as President of the Rhode Island Senate: «I congratulate Senate President Ruggerio and look forward to working closely with him, his leadership team, the members of the Senate and the entire General Assembly to continue our […]readmore
The event will take place on April 30 at Goddard Memorial State Park in Warwick, RI Warwick, RI – The Autism Project will host its fifteenth annual Imagine Walk & Family Fun Day for Autism on Sunday, April 30th at Goddard Memorial State Park in Warwick, Rhode Island. Registration for the Walk begins at 9AM […]readmore
Ranking Member of Armed Services Committee says: «if Republican insiders further impede this investigation, they will be compromising America’s ability to defend itself from future attacks.» WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement: «Nothing Chairman Nunes said vindicates President Trump’s false claims. […]readmore
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