WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed today issued the following statement on the passing of anti-poverty activist Henry Shelton, the former leader of the Pawtucket-based George Wiley Center: «Henry Shelton really put the word active into activism. He was caring, courageous, and passionate about helping working families and those who were less fortunate. Henry […]readmore
Providence – Colonel Steven G. O’Donnell, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Commissioner of the Rhode Island Department of Public Safety, along with Chief Sheriff David M. DeCesare, advise citizens to be aware of a telephone scam threatening arrest if a financial payment is not made. A male caller identifies himself as either […]readmore
PROVIDENCE – As part of her continued efforts to grow Rhode Island’s green economy, Governor Gina Raimondo joined First Gentleman Andy Moffit, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and other partners today at a rally in support of the Green Economy Bond. The $35 million bond on November’s ballot provides funding to improve […]readmore
Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of Police, announces the second arrest of a Cranston man after allegedly assaulting a woman 24 hours earlier in a wheelchair at a local bus top. On Wednesday September 21, 2016 at 6:19 pm Cranston Police received a 9-1-1 from a handicapped woman in a wheelchair. This same woman is […]readmore
Less than 45 percent of Rhode Islanders currently have degrees Seven out of 10 jobs created in Rhode Island in coming years will require a degree beyond a high school diploma PROVIDENCE, RI – Standing next to Community College of Rhode Island students who have benefitted from the Rhode Island’s Promise last-dollar scholarship program she […]readmore
On September 20, 2016 at 3:00 pm, the Pawtucket Police responded to the Pawtucket Credit Union located at 540 Broadway for a bank robbery. It was reported that a lone white male approximately 5’7”-5’8” wearing blue jeans, a white t-shirt, sunglasses and a baseball hat entered the bank and proceeded to wait in line until […]readmore
The R.I. Committee of Practitioners, which is providing the R.I. Department of Education (RIDE) with guidance and feedback as the RIDE staff develops the Rhode Island plan for transition to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), will hold its third meeting. The Committee members will discuss the features of a comprehensive accountability system and strategies […]readmore
City’s improved financial position, restoration of reserves, growing economy, elimination of school deficits, sound budgeting, and pension-OPEB reform are major factors in rare two notch upgrade. Pawtucket, RI: Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien today announced that the City’s bond rating has been upgraded two notches to A3 from Baa2 by Moody’s Investor Services. The upgrade […]readmore
Providence – The American Democracy Project at RIC, one of the state’s leading organizations in political engagement, once again partners with NBC 10 for the election season. This event is free and open to members of the RIC and greater Rhode Island community; however, registration is requested through EventBrite. Doors open at 8 p.m. and […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I.-A successful lobbying effort by Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) has won the City of Providence greater attention and assistance from the State of Rhode Island to address traffic hazards in the Mount Pleasant area. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) on Thursday launched a pilot program that will provide the city with […]readmore