WARWICK, RI — Rhode Island Democratic Party Chair Joseph M. McNamara issued the following statement in response to the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. “We are heartbroken for Pittsburgh and the congregation at the Tree of Life synagogue today,” said Rhode Island Democratic Party Chair Joseph M. McNamara. «Our places of worship should be safe and welcoming, […]readmore
“Gov. Raimondo is by far the best candidate for governor of Rhode Island” PROVIDENCE, RI – The Providence Journal “enthusiastically” endorsed Governor Gina Raimondo today for reelection, citing her focused and successful efforts to strengthen Rhode Island’s economy and fix the state’s roads and bridges. “Gov. Gina Raimondo is by far the best candidate […]readmore
VOA News/Jim Malone WASHINGTON — Less than four weeks before U.S. congressional midterm elections, the bitter confirmation battle over Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh has galvanized activists in both major political parties. But its ultimate impact remains uncertain. Republicans say the fight over Kavanaugh has given them a boost, especially in key Senate races in states […]readmore
(Warwick, RI) – Independent candidate for Rhode Island governor Joe Trillo, received support from 17 percent of sampled Rhode Island voters in the latest statewide poll conducted by Harvard University’s John Della Volpe. The poll was released today on GoLocalProv. “This poll is more in line with the internal polling of my campaign, which has […]readmore
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after the White House announced President Trump’s intent to nominate Rhode Island’s Assistant Attorney General Aaron L. Weisman to be the next U.S. Attorney for Rhode Island, United States Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse issued the following statement: “We are pleased Mr. Weisman has been nominated to be the lead federal […]readmore
RI Dems demand investigation into fundraising email sent to Coventry School District on behalf of GOP candidates WARWICK, RI — Rhode Island Republicans are going to unethical lengths to fundraise this year. Staff members and parents of students in the Coventry Public School District were surprised to receive a political fundraising solicitation from a Vice Principal on behalf of […]readmore
Defendant used investor funds to pay for lavish lifestyle, political campaign and student loans BOSTON – Jasiel F. Correia II, the Mayor of Fall River, was arrested this morning and charged with wire and tax fraud in connection with a multi-year investment fraud scheme. Correia, 26, was indicted on nine counts of wire fraud and […]readmore
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a U.S. resident, who was last seen visiting the Saudi consulate in Istanbul last week, and whom human rights officials and Turkish government officials believe may […]readmore
(Cranston) – Today, Republican Nominee for Governor, Mayor Allan Fung, released his plan to reform the Thomas C. Slater Training School. “For years, we have heard stories about the many problems plaguing our state’s training school,” said Mayor Fung. “Currently, costs are out of control, staff morale is in the dirt and rehabilitation needs are […]readmore
Trillo admits to assaulting teenage Mattiello, blames Fung for leak Fung ousts young woman from Young Republicans for saying Trillo performed better in debate RI Democrats Executive Director: “I can’t even” WARWICK, RI – Barnum and Bailey’s ended its tour at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center last year, but it’s been replaced in Rhode Island by […]readmore