Rep. Blake Filippi (R-District 36 Charlestown, South Kingstown, Westerly and New Shoreham) has introduced two pieces of legislation, which make state and local governments more accessible to the people of Rhode Island. House bill 7286 would require municipal governments to make audio and video recordings of open meetings of school committees, city or town councils, […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI -Mayor Jorge O. Elorza will announce that NAACP Youth Council Chairwoman Pillar McCloud, late City Councilman Philip Addison Jr. and former Smith Hill librarian Mary C. Jones will be honored at the 15th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Hall of Fame Awards. The induction ceremony will be held on Wednesday, January 31st at […]readmore
CENTRAL FALLS, RI – On Thursday, February 1st, Blackstone Valley Community Healthcare and the City of Central Falls will be hosting a recruitment fair as they look to fill numerous positions. The Fair will be held at the Central Falls City Hall council chambers from 3pm to 5pm. They are seeking energetic, self-starters who have […]readmore
Fans cheering loud from behind the fence – Fans watched as six buses carrying players and support staff pulled into the airport and stopped on the tarmac – The plane painted in Patriots colors and displays the images of five Super Bowl trophies.readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – As part of her FY19 budget, Governor Gina M. Raimondo announced plans to allow young people to access care and support through DCYF up to age 21. Providing an opportunity to continue care up to age 21 will build stronger transition plans and help young people in DCYF care access the job […]readmore
Providence, RI: Mayor Elorza, Commissioner Paré and Colonel Clements announce the arrest of two individuals in connection with two of the shooting incidents that have occurred recently in the city. Brandy Diaz, age 18 of Providence, was charged with first degree robbery and conspiracy related to her involvement in the January 24th shooting and robbery […]readmore
CENTRAL FALLS, RI – On Monday January 22nd, Senator Jack Reed, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, and Congressman David Cicilline joined Mayor James A. Diossa and the City of Central Falls in celebrating the arrival of the fire department’s newest edition to their fleet. The new $510,000 2017 E-One Pumper Typhoon was acquired in large part due […]readmore
Rhode Islanders share experiences with prevention and treatment strategies that serve as national model Pawtucket, RI- U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse friday hosted U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams for a discussion about the opioid addiction recovery programs that have made Rhode Island a national model in the field and influenced Whitehouse’s Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery […]readmore
Providence Public Safety Commissioner Steven Pare’s defense of the PCPRA in the face of escalating violence since its enactment reveals his and our governor’s out-of -control progressive agenda and how it will put all Rhode Islanders in harm’s way while it ties the hands of our police. It is inexcusable and every Rhode Islander should […]readmore
NEW YORK, January 26, 2018 — Rhode Island is the eighth safest state in America reports financial news and opinion website 24/7 Wall St. in article titled the “Most Dangerous States in America.” According to statistics released this week by the FBI, in 2016 there were 239 violent crimes per 100,000 Rhode Island citizens, 29 murders (7th fewest) and 254 adults per […]readmore