PAWTUCKET – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline today released a 2015 Year-End Report that highlights some of the work his office completed this year in four key areas: getting Rhode Islanders back to work, promoting efficiency in government, delivering federal resources to Rhode Island, and leading on critical policy issues. “As 2015 draws to a […]readmore
Providecne – With the General Assembly set to go back to work in January, Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin previewed legislation he intends to re-file that will increase penalties for those who are convicted of killing or injuring individuals while driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In addition, Kilmartin announced his intention to […]readmore
uided nature tour kicks off at noon from Kelly House in Lincoln as part of National First Day Hikes Event PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is hosting a guided walking tour of the Blackstone River State Park and Bike Way, on New Year’s Day. The three-mile tour is part of […]readmore
Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin reminded consumers to file their claim for a refund with Sprint or Verizon as part of a multi-million dollar settlement with the two mobile phone companies over charges for third-party services on consumers’ mobile telephone bills that were not authorized by the consumer, a practice known as «mobile cramming.» Consumers […]readmore
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is working to replace the Pleasant Valley Parkway Bridge, which carries Dean Street over the Woonasquatucket River in Providence. This will allow the Department to reopen this vital link for residents and commuters several months earlier than originally planned. With a slight schedule change, RIDOT will close the […]readmore
BOSTON – December 30, 2015 – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced five Massachusetts farms with land permanently protected from development through the state’s Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) Program have been awarded $400,000 in total grant funding for infrastructure improvements. «These agricultural investments help create jobs and make Massachusetts’ farms more competitive in the national and […]readmore
Rhode Island – Colonel Steven G. O’Donnell, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police, announced that during the upcoming New Year’s holiday, The Rhode Island State Police will increase patrols throughout the state. The Rhode Island State Police will be stepping up enforcement for speeding, driving while impaired, aggressive driving, texting while driving, and seat […]readmore
Reuters December 30, 2015 WASHINGTON—U.S. Internet connection speeds have tripled in a three-and-a-half year span to keep up with consumer demands for streaming video and downloading content but the United States still lags many other countries. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said in a report on Wednesday average download connection speeds had increased to nearly […]readmore
PAWTUCKET, RI,( December 30, 2015) – American Red Cross volunteer Henry Lesieur is deploying to Texas to support Red Cross relief efforts in the wake of the deadly storms which have been hammering communities across most of the country since before the Christmas holiday. Lesieur is traveling to Dallas, Texas. Once there, Lesieur will serve […]readmore
Pawtucket shows its commitment to make government more accessible with new user friendly website PAWTUCKET – The City of Pawtucket is proud to announce the launch of its new website. The site was designed and developed by GLAD WORKS, a full service creative agency located in Pawtucket for 15 of its 20 years in business, […]readmore