WASHINGTON, DC – As public health officials continue working to prevent a major outbreak of the Zika virus in the United States, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today questioned the Directors of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases about the government’s preparation and planned […]Load more...
Providence – La gobernadora de Rhode Island Gina Raimondo firmo un proyecto de ley que permite el cobro de peajes a los Camiones que circulan por el estado.Load more...
NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I- Banneker Industries is proud to announce that it’s Founder and CEO, Cheryl Snead, was named as the Women’s Enterprise Forum’s (Forum) new Chairwoman on January 5, 2016. She will be Chairwoman of the Forum for a two year term. «I am excited to Chair the Forum and help women business enterprises across […]Load more...
Cranston, RI – The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) is currently monitoring the risk for very cold temperatures expected to impact Southern New England this weekend. Rhode Islanders are urged to prepare now as arctic air will overspread Rhode Island beginning Saturday, February 13, into Sunday, February 14. According to the National Weather Service, […]Load more...
Providence, R.I. — The Rhode Island Department of Revenue released its FY 2015 Local 1.0 Percent Meal and Beverage Tax Collections Report for November 2015 today. The Local 1.0 Percent Meal and Beverage Tax Collections Report, which is issued on a monthly basis, compares the collections from the state’s local 1.0 percent meal and beverage […]Load more...
Providence, R.I. — The Rhode Island Department of Revenue today released its FY 2015 Local 1.0 Percent Hotel Tax Collections Report for November 2015. The Local 1.0 Percent Hotel Tax Collections Report, which is issued on a monthly basis, compares the collections from the state’s local 1.0 percent hotel tax on a month-to-month, year-over-year, and […]Load more...
Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin today announced a settlement with Dallas-based MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc. (MoneyGram) resolving a multistate investigation which focused on complaints of consumers who used MoneyGram’s wire transfer service to send money to third parties involved in schemes to defraud consumers. In addition to Rhode Island, 48 states and the District of […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, RI – General Treasurer Seth Magaziner today lauded the strong demand for the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank’s first round of Efficient Building Fund financing. Twenty seven applications from across Rhode Island were submitted for an initial $25 million in EBF financing for energy efficiency projects at schools and other public buildings. «We designed the […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo has appointed Dr. Mary J. Archibald, Ph.D. and Anne M. Nolan to the Rhode Island Parole Board. «The Parole Board is a significant part of our criminal justice system,» Raimondo said. «I am confident that Dr. Mary Archibald and Anne Nolan will work hard to promote public safety […]Load more...
WARWICK, R.I. – For the 16th consecutive year, Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) is hosting the Rhode Island Second Congressional District High School Art Competition. High school students who reside in the Second District are eligible to compete for a grand prize trip to Washington, DC, a college scholarship and the honor of having their work hang […]Load more...