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Mayor Brett Smiley, law enforcement partners announce death of suspect

PROVIDENCE, RI — Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, the Providence Police Department, the Rhode Island State Police, the Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island are today announcing the death of Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, the individual responsible for the murders of […]Read More

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Governor Dan McKee’s Message to the Community

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee issued the following message to the community: “As we continue to support Brown University and the Providence community through the process of healing, our hearts remain with the victims and their families whose lives have been forever changed. “On behalf of the State of Rhode Island, I commend the team of […]Read More

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Following Magaziner’s Advocacy, DHS Releases Wife of Combat Veteran from

WASHINGTON, DC — Today U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) applauded the news that Donna Hughes-Brown, a legal U.S. resident and the wife of U.S. Navy combat veteran Jim Brown of Missouri has been released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention. Mrs. Hughes-Brown was immediately released after winning her cancellation of removal hearing on December 18, 2025, ending […]Read More

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Rhode Island Energy Prepared for Winter Storm to Impact Rhode

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (December 18, 2025) – Rhode Island Energy (RIE) is prepared for a winter storm expected to impact Rhode Island Thursday evening through Friday, bringing high winds and steady rain into the region. The primary concerns associated with this storm include hazardous wind gusts – potentially reaching over 60 mph and consistent rainfall. These conditions may […]Read More

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Washington Bridge & I-195, East Providence/Providence

Construction-related activities on the new Washington Bridge have been ongoing since June with design, soil sampling, geographic surveying, permit applications, and the ordering of materials. In the next two weeks, crews using boring equipment will be operating on the East Providence shore and on the water. No lane closures are required for this work.   […]Read More

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Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Spotlight Weekly Attendance Leaders

PROVIDENCE, RI – As part of the statewide Attendance Matters RI campaign, today, Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green recognized Rhode Island schools with the highest weekly attendance rate across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The following schools are Rhode Island’s attendance leaders for the week of December 1, 2025*: Elementary: Matunuck School, South Kingstown - 97.90% weekly attendance rate Middle: Narragansett Pier School, Narragansett - 97.11% weekly attendance rate High School: East […]Read More