Care New England and Partners HealthCare have approached Lifespan and will begin formal discussions to explore how all three health care providers might work together to strengthen patient care delivery in Rhode Island. By combining the talent, experience and resources of our liked-minded, provider-based organizations, we envision creating a national model that fully leverages the […]readmore
WARWICK, RI – Less than two weeks after a tragic mass shooting in Florida that killed 17 students and teachers, Governor Gina M. Raimondo became the first governor in America to take executive action to establish a statewide ‘red flag’ policy to keep guns out of the hands of individuals who pose a danger to […]readmore
PAWTUCKET – Grab your cameras and snap that picture! The City of Pawtucket and Camera Werks announced the 20th Annual City of Pawtucket Photo Contest. Twelve winning photos will be selected by a panel of local photographers and placed in the 2019 City Calendar. This annual contest provides an opportunity to bring awareness to daily […]readmore
“It is clear that Rhode Islanders support moving our state forward with this economic development opportunity for Pawtucket and Rhode Island. Rhode Islanders are right to be cautious, to ask questions and make sure we are making the right investments. This investment will support the city’s financial and economic development potential, as well as bring […]readmore
Washington, D.C. – El senador estadounidense Chuck Schumer emitió hoy las siguientes declaraciones acerca de legislación sobre el control de armas de fuego: “Los demócratas estamos contentos de que el presidente reconozca la necesidad de fortalecer el Sistema Nacional Instantáneo de Verificación de Antecedentes Criminales (NICS, por sus siglas en inglés). Si lo único que […]readmore
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) is introducing the Assault Weapons Ban of 2018. “Assault weapons were made for one purpose. They are designed to kill as many people as possible in a short amount of time. They do not belong in our communities,” said Cicilline. “I am proud to introduce the […]readmore
Providence, RI- Mayor Elorza, Commissioner Paré and Colonel Clements announce the deployment of six additional Portable Camera Unit (PCU) speed cameras throughout Providence, specifically in school zones, to provide increased public safety measures for both pedestrians and drivers. The new locations for the PCU’s are Arlington Avenue from Freeman Parkway to Humboldt Avenue, Laurel Hill […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island General Treasurer said the following in response to a poll, conducted by the Hassenfeld Institute for Public Leadership at Bryant University, which showed super-majority support for the $250 million statewide school repair bond proposed this year: «Rhode Islanders are clearly ready to make a once-in-a-generation investment in repairing our schools […]readmore
WARWICK, RI – Less than two weeks after a tragic mass shooting in Florida that killed 17 students and teachers, Governor Gina M. Raimondo became the first governor in America to take executive action to establish a statewide ‘red flag’ policy to keep guns out of the hands of individuals who pose a danger to […]readmore
WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to bring the 2026 World Cup to North America and bring more international tourism to Rhode Island and New England, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) has teamed up with Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Roy Blunt (R-MO), and 41 of their Senate colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to President […]readmore