Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announces that a local restaurant manager was charged this week for two counts of sexual assault. Two female employees alleged that they were assaulted by the manager inside the KFC restaurant, located at 822 Reservoir Avenue, Cranston. In early December 2016, Special Victims Unit Detectives […]readmore
Pawtucket– The City of Pawtucket has issued rules for a snow ban parking advisory that will take effect in the event of a snowstorm, including a list of public parking locations where residents may leave their vehicles while on-street parking bans remain in effect. “We want to help ensure that our residents are aware of […]readmore
Pawtucket – Mayor Donald R. Grebien released today a new School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement between the Pawtucket School and Police Departments to continue to build safe and supportive learning environments for all students. The agreement strengthens and clarifies the relationship and roles of the school principal and the resource officer. Both the principal and […]readmore
Rhode Island Employers to Save About $30 Million a Year PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Further improving Rhode Island’s business climate and strengthening support for the state’s existing businesses, Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced that employers will see a significant reduction in their unemployment tax rate for the first time in 25 years. Collectively, Rhode Island […]readmore
Magaziner Commends U.S. Department of Labor Action on Shareholder Rights Under Treasurer Magaziner’s Leadership, Rhode Island has launched an aggressive shareholder advocacy program, with a goal of strengthening the pension fund. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The U.S. Department of Labor last week issued Interpretive Bulletin 2016-1 which reinforces the validity and importance of investors’ engagement with […]readmore
This agreement will return Providence Fire Fighters to a 4 platoon schedule with a reduced minimum manning of 88 fire fighters/shift (previously 94/shift). Recent reports have shown this reduction meets or exceeds best practices in comparable cities throughout the region. The proposed contract will result in significant savings over the next 5 years, in addition […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo will deliver her annual State of the State address before a joint session of the Rhode Island General Assembly on Tuesday, January 17 at 7:00 p.m. The State of the State address will provide the Governor an opportunity to outline her ongoing efforts to create and expand economic […]readmore
PHOTO Stanley Forman Massachusetts State Police confirm they arrested James Morales. Trooper Joseph MERRICK spotted MORALES in area of Route 28 in Mystic Avenue. Suspect ran, Trooper pursued on foot for about two blocks. Morales escaped from the Wyatt Detention Facility early New Year’s Eve by scaling a basketball hoop and climbing over razor wire. […]readmore
Puts Plan in Motion to Double MBE Utilization Rate For State Contracts by 2020 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced a new performance goal to level the playing field and expand economic opportunity for all Rhode Islanders by doubling the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE/Disability-Owned BE) utilization rate for state contracts by 2020. […]readmore
Providence – First Gentleman Andy Moffit moderate a student panel discussion on the benefits of participating in the state’s Advanced Coursework Network, a catalog of courses offered through community partner organizations and participating higher education institutions. The network, pioneered by Governor Gina Raimondo and the Rhode Island Department of Education, gives students across Rhode Island […]readmore