VOA News At least three people have been detained after a shooting at a nightclub in the southeastern U.S. state of Florida that left two people dead. The motive for the shooting is not clear, but police said in a statement «this incident was not an act of terror.» Officials say at least 17 people […]readmore
Ken Bredemeier Last updated on: July 25, 2016 3:17 PM U.S. Democrats open their national convention Monday, set to affirm former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as the party’s 2016 presidential nominee, but embroiled in controversy over leaked emails that show how party leaders sought to ease her path to the nomination by […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Electric Boat (EB) unveiled a strategic workforce plan aimed at addressing long-term hiring opportunities at Quonset Point. EB’s Rhode Island facility currently employs 3,500 workers, and the company expects to employ more than 5,500 workers by the end of the 2020s. «A year ago, I promised our […]readmore
By Carmen Russo Washington – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5), Chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, today announced that Task Force member Rep. David Cicilline (RI-1) will now serve on the Task Force as one of 13 Vice Chairs. The Vice Chairs and Thompson comprise the Task Force’s leadership team. «33,000 Americans […]readmore
By Carmen Russo Senate clears bill to promote prevention, treatment, and recovery from opioid addiction Fundamental shift in American drug policy heads to President’s desk to be signed into law Washington, DC – Today, the Senate adopted the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act conference report, giving final approval to legislation that addresses the addiction crisis […]readmore
By Carmen Russo WARWICK, R.I. – State politicians lifted their shovels Monday for the groundbreaking ceremony of T.F Green’s runway extension project. The ceremony marked the official beginning of an airport improvement initiative to add 1,500 feet to the end of Runway 523, which will allow for longer flights. “We’re going to soon be able […]readmore
USDA, Private Partners to Restore 1,700 Acres of Young Forests in Six New England States, Enhancing Habitat for New England Cottontail and Other Species http://newenglandcottontail.org/ By Carmen Russo WASHINGTON, July 11, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a new three-year conservation strategy to help restore declining forest habitat in the Northeast, […]readmore
By Carmen Russo PROVIDENCE, R.I. – After the Dallas shooting that left five police officers dead, Governor Gina M. Raimondo organized a press conference Friday to show respect for the victims. At the West End Recreation Center, elected officials, law enforcement officers and community leaders joined Raimondo to express the need for action against violence […]readmore
By Carmen Russo PROVIDENCE, R.I. – In accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Governor Gina M. Raimondo has ordered U.S. and Rhode Island flags to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities and buildings. To honor victims of the Dallas shooting, flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on July 12. The city of Providence […]readmore
The U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division will lead the investigation into a controversial fatal police shooting of an African American man outside a convenience store Tuesday in the southern city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Governor John Bel Edwards said the Justice Department will be assisted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and […]readmore