Providence, RI – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse today released the following statement on the retirement of Rhode Island State Police Commissioner Colonel Steven O’Donnell: “I am grateful to Colonel O’Donnell for his decades of exemplary service protecting the people of Rhode Island. I have had the honor and pleasure to work with Colonel O’Donnell over […]Load more...
Reed, Whitehouse, Langevin and Cicilline call for regulator to factor in benefits of low-carbon energy when determining energy market rules Washington, D.C. – Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline sent a letter today to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Norman C. Bay applauding regulators’ openness to integrating […]Load more...
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released the following statement in response to Colonel Steven O’Donnell’s announcement that he will retire as Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Commissioner of the Rhode Island Department of Public Safety: “Colonel O’Donnell has dedicated his life to public service, and to public safety, in particular. I have always […]Load more...
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Whitehouse, Langevin, Cicilline, & Gorbea Call for Federal Campaign Finance
Providence – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline, and Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea today called for an end to unchecked corporate spending in elections at a roundtable discussion about federal campaign finance reform. The event, which was held at Save the Bay’s headquarters in Providence, was hosted in […]Load more...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) joined U.S. Congressman John Katko (R-NY) to announce bipartisan legislation that they have introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to ban dangerous synthetic substances. The Dangerous Synthetic Drug Control Act addresses the recent surge in synthetic drug use by specifically banning 22 synthetic chemicals, including 11 […]Load more...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline issued the following statement today: “During three decades of service to our state and our country, Colonel O’Donnell has worked relentlessly to bring criminals to justice and keep our communities safe. On his watch, the Rhode Island State Police has continued to define itself as one of the […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – After more than 30 years in law enforcement, including more than five as Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police, Colonel Steven O’Donnell announced today he will retire later this month. Governor Gina M. Raimondo thanks Col. O’Donnell for his years of service and announced she will begin work immediately to appoint […]Load more...
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Holocaust and genocide education bill signed by Governor Raimondo
STATE HOUSE – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Katherine Kazarian and Sen. Gayle L. Goldin to require school districts to teach students about genocide and the Holocaust has been signed into law by Governor Raimondo at a ceremonial bill signing held at the Jewish Alliance Conference Room in Providence. Rep. Katherine S. Kazarian Sen. Gayle L. […]Load more...
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Rep. Williams questions how 6/10 connector decision affects local community
STATE HOUSE – Rep. Anastasia P. Williams (D-Dist. 9, Providence) is publicly questioning the recent decision to rebuild the 6/10 connector in Providence despite vast community support to convert the road way into a boulevard that would reconnect the community after decades of being spilt in half by the highway. “The recent decision to simply […]Load more...
Providence, RI- Beginning today, Certified Crisis Response Trainers from the Providence Police Department, in partnership with mental health trainers from Community Care Alliance and The Providence Center, will launch a joint training initiative aimed at teaching Crisis Responder Training (CRT) basics and crisis intervention techniques to all Providence Police Department personnel. Trainings will be held […]Load more...