Burrillville, RI – The Super Bowl is America’s most watched national sporting event. On Super Bowl Sunday there will be lots of game day socializing that may include drinking. That’s why the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island law enforcement agencies are […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today released the following statement in honor of Black History Month. «I’m deeply proud to lead our state in celebrating Black History Month and the generations of African-Americans who have made Rhode Island what it is today. «Moving forward, we must unite in support of a system that […]Load more...
Pawtucket – The $13.8 million renovation project at Potter Burns Elementary School on Newport Avenue is on schedule for completion in June 2017. The renovations, managed by Colliers International, include significant improvements to the school which was constructed in 1919. Classrooms, offices, bathrooms, the school library, cafeteria, and gymnasium are being completely overhauled. Other improvements […]Load more...
BlueAngel Community Health Grants support programs promoting health and wellness for children and families PROVIDENCE, RI (February 1, 2017) ? Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is honoring five local organizations with BlueAngel Community Health Grants (BACHG). The BACHG program is BCBSRI?s cornerstone grant program, supporting nonprofit organizations working to address critical […]Load more...
Major Perez will serve as a liaison from the police department to the community, working to build, enhance and maintain the relationships that police have with the citizens of Providence. The Community Relations Bureau was developed by Colonel Clements to devote specific resources to work with our community crime watch partners, strengthen police interaction with […]Load more...
Settlements Total Nearly 70 percent of the $88 million state moral obligation on the 38 Studios bonds. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (February 1, 2017) – The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation announced today it has agreed to a $16 million proposed settlement with Hilltop Securities Inc. (formerly First Southwest Company) in the 38 Studios litigation. The settlement was […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today released the following statement on the proposed settlement with First Southwest in the 38 Studios litigation. «I am pleased with the proposed settlement of $16 million from First Southwest. But we cannot rest on monetary recovery alone. If the Court approves this settlement, the civil case will […]Load more...
WASHINGTON, DC – After President Trump announced he will nominate Judge Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement: «The Supreme Court is the highest court in the land. It is a crucial check on the power of both the executive and legislative branches. «Senate Republicans […]Load more...
Colonel Ann C. Assumpico, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Commissioner of Public Safety, announces that as a result of the snowfall tuesday, Troopers handled fifty-five accidents throughout the state between the hours of 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM. There were no major injuries reported in any of these accidents. Motorists are reminded […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo will visit Central Falls High School Wednesday to talk with students about the Rhode Island’s Promise free college proposal. Central Falls Mayor James Diossa will join the Governor. Raimondo’s plan guarantees two years of free college for Rhode Island students at the Community College of Rhode Island, Rhode […]Load more...