Lower definition of «elevated blood lead levels» in young children to match CDC Providence – «There is no amount of lead in a child’s blood that can be considered safe,» said HUD Secretary Castro. «We have an obligation to the families we serve to protect their children. By aligning our standard with the one used […]readmore
Some Services to be Limited until Office Completes Transition to New Space CRANSTON, R.I. (August 30, 2016) – The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) Woonsocket field office will open in a new location at 800 Clinton Street in Woonsocket on Thursday, September 1. Wednesday, August 31 is the last day for services at […]readmore
Providence – Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin announced that two individuals pleaded nolo contendere yesterday to unemployment insurance benefit fraud with court-ordered restitution in excess of $15,000. «These pleas account for an additional $15,000 in court-ordered restitution that we have been successful in obtaining this year alone as a result of the prosecution of individuals […]readmore
Providence – In an ongoing effort to strengthen child protection policies, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence and the Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General have established an enhanced protocol for reporting allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Under this strengthened protocol, the Diocese of Providence has agreed to notify the Attorney General’s […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo has ordered all Rhode Island flags to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities and buildings beginning at sunrise on Thursday, September 1, 2016. The flags will remain at half-staff until sunrise on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, in memory of former Pawtucket Mayor James E. Doyle, who […]readmore
WOONSOCKET, RI: Today, Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt announced plans for the City of Woonsocket to dedicate the new Little League field at World War II Veterans Memorial Park in honor of Woonsocket native and National Baseball Hall of Famer, Napoleon “Nap” Lajoie at a ceremony scheduled for 3 pm on September 5. Monday’s dedication ceremony on […]readmore
Voz de América Carlos Melo, el político detenido, es dirigente del partido Avanzada Progresista. Otro dirigente de oposición venezolano fue detenido este martes, a dos días de una marcha pacífica conocida como «La Toma de Caracas», que busca exigir al gobierno la realización del proceso revocatorio contra el presidente Nicolás Maduro. El consejal Luis Somaza, […]readmore
Washington todavía no ha confirmado la muerte que sería uno de los golpes más fuerte y reciente contra el grupo terrorista. El grupo Estado islámico confirmó la muerte de su portavoz y uno de sus comandantes de alto rango mientras supervisaba operaciones militares en Siria. La agencia de noticias de ISIS, informó que Abu Muhammen […]readmore
MOSCOW — United Russia, the ruling political party best known for its loyalty to President Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin, has essentially become a tool of political legitimization for organized crime, according to an opposition party report published Tuesday titled «The Criminal Russia Party.» «I think that the title of the report quite accurately reflects its […]readmore
VOA News Reports from Syria say the Islamic State group’s second-ranking leader, who served as the extremist group’s chief propagandist and also was linked to recruiting activities and attacks in Europe, has been killed in Aleppo province. Islamic State announced Abu Muhammad al-Adnani’s death Tuesday, saying only that he was killed «while surveying the operations […]readmore