WPD K-9 unit returns after 25-year hiatus WOONSOCKET, RI: Chief Thomas Oates announced today, at an afternoon press conference, the launch of the Woonsocket Police Department’s new K-9 unit. Chief Oates, Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt and K-9 officer Jason Berthelette participated in the introduction of the department’s police dog, Aspen. «I made a commitment to this […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – (January 30, 2017) Colonel Ann C. Assumpico today was officially sworn in by Governor Gina M. Raimondo as the 13th Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police in a formal ceremony attended by hundreds of law enforcement officers, state and local officials and other well-wishers from throughout New England. She has been […]readmore
JPMorgan Chase and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Award $2 Million New Skills for Youth grant to improve access to skills-based education and training for high-skill, well-paying careers Providence, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) and the Office of the Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced that the state […]readmore
Two hundred and fifty Providence public high school students received free devices and high-speed Service as Part of the Sprint 1 Million Project Providence is one of 11 pilot markets to test program helping to close the “Homework Gap” Press Conferencereadmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I.* [Brown University] — Brown University’s Annenberg Institute for School Reform has reached an important moment as it approaches its 25th anniversary in 2018. As the University prepares to launch a search for the institute’s next director, Annenberg will refocus its mission and add strength to its capacity to serve the community, the region […]readmore
Press Conference Providence is one of 11 pilot markets to test program helping to close the «Homework Gap» PROVIDENCE, RI – JANUARY 27, 2017 – Providence Public School District (PPSD) students will have a new way to keep up with their school work from home. As part of the Sprint (NYSE:S) 1Million Project, 250 Providence […]readmore
In recognition of a continuing backlog causing undue hardship to hundreds of poor residents, the ACLU of Rhode Island has set up a telephone hotline for people to call if they are having trouble with their SNAP (food stamp) application being processed in a timely manner. The hotline is a supplement to a pending […]readmore
«I appreciated the opportunity to meet today with Charlestown leaders to discuss their concerns about the Federal Railroad Administration’s proposed high-speed Northeast Corridor Rail Line. I am very pleased that Providence is included as a major hub of the line, which promises to have a significant positive impact on the state’s quality of life and […]readmore
7.4% Net Investment Return is Highest Since 2013; Plan Beats Benchmarks PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The state’s pension fund earned more than $530 million in investment gains in 2016, the most in the past three years, General Treasurer Seth Magaziner told members of the State Investment Commission at their monthly meeting this morning. The state’s 7.4% […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo will visit Luca + Danni tomorrow to release details on the Rhode Island Manufacturing Initiative, a comprehensive package of proposals that are designed to expand modern manufacturing and ensure that Rhode Islanders have access to workforce training programs to learn the necessary skills to compete in the advanced […]readmore
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