Reed, Whitehouse, Langevin & Cicilline to join RIers for a day of action to help protect Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security & more JOHNSTON, RI – This weekend, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Jim Langevin and David Cicilline will join with Rhode Island workers, seniors, families, and health experts for a […]readmore
Colonel Ann C. Assumpico, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Director of the Department of Public Safety, announces that on Thursday, January 5, 2017, members of the Rhode Island Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force arrested Dylan Harris, age 25, of 159 Camp Street, Third Floor, Providence, Rhode Island for: 1) Indecent […]readmore
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a blizzard watch for the entire state. NWS is predicting the arrival of an historic winter storm in Rhode Island on Friday and continuing into early Saturday morning. Rhode Islanders can expect snow to start Friday morning and become heavier Friday afternoon and evening. Snow accumulation totals could […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Due to winter storm conditions Providence Recreation Centers will be closed. There will also be a citywide parking ban beginning at 12:01AM on January 8th, which will remain in effect until further notice. Residents with overnight parking passes are advised that they cannot park on the street during the duration of the […]readmore
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