PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Providence man has been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve 18 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) after pleading to assault and firearms charged in two cases involving an September 2021 shooting and an armed standoff with the Providence Department […]Read More
U.S. Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Fire Grant Programs
Reed urges U.S. House of Representatives to follow suit and approve reauthorization of federal programs that provide millions of dollars for RI Fire Departments PROVIDENCE, RI – Millions of dollars in federal grants to help local fire departments could flow to Rhode Island thanks to today’s U.S. Senate passage of the Fire Grants and Safety Act. […]Read More
Whitehouse Hosts Ukraine Prosecutor General Kostin, Reiterates Congressional Support for
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today met with Ukraine’s Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin in the Senator’s Washington, DC office to discuss ways the United States can support ongoing efforts to hold Russian war criminals accountable for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed in Ukraine. “It was an honor to again host Ukraine’s Prosecutor […]Read More
PAWTUCKET – Beginning Monday, April 24, 2023, a portion of Cottage Street will be closed for four weeks. Rhode Island Energy will begin running a new gas line under Cottage Street, crossing underneath the tracks on George Bennett Highway. Cottage Street will be closed in the eastbound lane from O’Reilly’s Auto Parts entrance to the […]Read More
Amo vows to bring experience working at the White House and State House to deliver for people on day one PROVIDENCE – Former Biden White House official Gabe Amo is today launching his campaign for Congress in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District with a focus on bringing his experience working at the highest levels of […]Read More
Providence, Rhode Island – John Goncalves announced today several key hires to lead his campaign for Congress in Rhode Island’s 1st District. Goncalves is running in the 2023 special election to replace outgoing Rep. David Cicilline. Tad Devine and Julian Mulvey of Devine Mulvey and Longabaugh will lead television, radio, and campaign strategy. Devine was the chief strategist for Bernie Sanders’ […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that he has selected Ashley Deckert as his nominee to serve as the next Director of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). Deckert will replace Kevin Aucoin, who has served as Acting Director since 2019. The Governor will submit Deckert’s name to the Rhode Island Senate […]Read More
An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Providence man has been charged in Providence County Superior Court with three counts of second-degree child molestation following his arrest by the Providence Police Department […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee issued the following statement on the passing of Senate Majority Whip Maryellen Goodwin: “Susan and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Senate Majority Whip Maryellen Goodwin. Born and raised in the Smith Hill neighborhood of Providence, Maryellen was a tireless champion for her constituents and the […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration issued the following updates on the ongoing fire in Exeter: The fire is expected to cover 700 acres, and is three to four times the size of the West Greenwich fire that occurred on Wednesday and Thursday. All firefighting assets are being utilized, including Rhode Island National Guard helicopters dropping […]Read More