By: Carmen Russo PROVIDENCE, R.I. – In two years, nonprofit group Dominicanos USA (DUSA) registered more than 30,000 Dominican Americans to vote in Rhode Island. In its first year of existence, the nonprofit exceeded its goal of registering 100,000 new voters in New York and Rhode Island. As the group continues to encourage the two […]readmore
Cranston– Mayor Fung announced that RI Superior Court Justice Sarah Taft-Carter upheld the City of Cranston’s pension reforms that ensure the long-term solvency of the locally administered police and fire pension system and lock-in over six million dollars in annual savings for Cranston taxpayers. Judge Taft-Carter specifically determined that the actions of the Fung administration […]readmore
Providence Emergency Management Agency and the Providence Fire Department offer tips to City residents on how to stay cool this summer Providence, RI– As warm temperatures and humidity grip the City of Providence during the summertime months, the Providence Emergency Management Agency and the Providence Fire Department urge all City residents to take appropriate steps […]readmore
RI – On July 21, 2016 at approximately 1345 hrs., members of Pawtucket Police Special Squad executed a search warrant on the residence located at 21 Garden St. During the search of the premises, a Glock .40 caliber handgun was seized, along with narcotics, cash, cell phones and other items related to illegal drug distribution. […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I.-Citing concerns about the timing and potential risks included in the administration’s proposed $40 million bond referendum, the Providence City Council Finance Committee tonight unanimously decided to continue the ordinance for further analysis and deliberation. The proposal, introduced by the administration just two weeks ago, carries a looming deadline for ballot placement, involves a […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today swore-in James J. Caruolo, the new Associate Judge of the state District Court. «With his years of legal and military service, Jim brings valuable experience to the District Court,» Raimondo said. «Given the additional emphasis the District Court is placing on serving our veterans, I am delighted […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today released the following statement on the announcement of the state’s latest economic data: «Our economy’s gain of 1,700 jobs is welcome news but we still have significant room for improvement,» Governor Raimondo said. «This week alone, I have seen some of our initiatives at work. I met […]readmore
By: Carmen Russo PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Voting equipment in Rhode Island will undergo a series of upgrades during the presidential elections this fall. At a press conference Thursday morning, Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea announced the use of technologies such as online voter registration, electronic poll books and modernized scanners to count ballots and deliver […]readmore
By Carmen Russo PROVIDENCE, RI – At a press conference in the State House Library today, Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea demonstrated the state’s new voting systems to Governor Raimondo, legislative leaders, elections officials and community representatives. “Voting equipment is Democracy’s infrastructure. When I ran for office, I pledged to Rhode Islanders that I […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Foundation announced today that seven nonprofit organizations serving the state’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) communities will receive more than $50,000 in grants through its Equity Action Fund. The money will fund services ranging from wellness programs to domestic violence prevention. Project Weber/RENEW was awarded $10,000 to […]readmore