VOA News California Governor Jerry Brown has signed two bills to toughen the state’s response to rape crimes, following a high-profile case involving a Stanford University student who received a six-month jail sentence for sexual assault. One of the bills the Democratic governor approved Friday requires mandatory jail sentences in state prisons for defendants convicted […]readmore
WASHINGTON – Led by the four organizers of last June’s sit-in, as well as the chair and vice-chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, 118 members of the U.S. House of Representatives today wrote to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and House Republican Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, requesting that they keep the […]readmore
Multi-step upgrade marks second consecutive upgrade to City’s debt in two years WOONSOCKET, RI: Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt announced that Moody’s Investors Services has upgraded the rating of the City of Woonsocket’s outstanding General Obligation Bonds for the second time in two years. The rating upgrade to ‘Ba3’ with a Stable outlook comes on the heels […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Throughout the month, she’ll visit businesses that are hiring Rhode Islanders in advanced industries. She’ll also tout initiatives like Real Jobs RI which are helping Rhode Islanders develop the skills they need to compete, as well as her ambitious goal to ensure that 70 percent of Rhode Islanders have at least an […]readmore
The Rhode Island Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving honored local officials last week for their efforts in stopping substance impaired driving, supporting victims and preventative work to eliminate underage drinking. The event recognized the excellent work of over 25 professionals and agencies who have shown outstanding dedication to DUI enforcement, prosecution, victim services, legislation, […]readmore
Epson, NH – Home and business owners are feeling the chill of fall, and some may have turned on their furnaces these past few days. If your home or business uses propane to generate heat or run appliances, there are a few simple steps you can take to keep your family safe and warm while […]readmore
$100,000 Fellowship Grant Awarded to Boston Visionary Kate Cincotta BOSTON, MASS. (Issued Fall 2016) — Native villagers in the African country of Ghana use the Dagboni word saha to mean ‘opportunity.’ Unfortunately, there hadn’t been much opportunity to use that word in most of the country’s rural areas until the arrival of visionary humanitarian Kate […]readmore
(Boston, Mass) – EPA confirmed that New Englanders experienced a slight decrease in the number of unhealthy air quality days this year, compared to 2015. 6 days in Rhode Island (10 in 2015) Based on preliminary data collected between April and September 2016, there were 32 days when ozone monitors in New England recorded ozone […]readmore
Providence, RI- This morning Colonel Hugh T. Clements, Jr. announced the appointment of Major Thomas A. Verdi to the position of Deputy Chief of Police. Verdi is the successor of Deputy Chief Thomas F. Oates III. Verdi is a 29-year veteran of the department who most recently served as the Commanding Officer of the Uniform […]readmore
New rules = a simpler FAFSA that college-bound students can now file three months earlier WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to help college bound Rhode Islanders access much-needed financial aid, U.S. Senator Jack Reed is urging high school seniors and their families to get started filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid […]readmore