PROVIDENCE – The Massachusetts operator of a chain of addiction treatment clinics is charged in federal court in Providence, RI, with millions of dollars of health care fraud, aggravated identity theft, money laundering and obstruction, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. In addition, the treatment center and its former supervisory counselor were also charged […]Read More
THE OCEAN RACE FLEET BATTLES THROUGH SOUTH INDIAN OCEAN
Rhode Island skipper lying in wait in second place\ NEWPORT, R.I. (March 2, 2023) — On Day 4 of the grueling Leg 3 in The Ocean Race, Kevin Escoffier’s Team Holcim – PRB from Switzerland leads the fleet’s charge eastwards in the South Indian Ocean between the 38th and 40th parallels. WATCH: Today’s Race Report Escoffier and crew have […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Cranston man has been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve 15 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) after pleading to various drug and weapons charges stemming from a 2022 investigation by the Rhode Island State Police (RISP) High Intensity Drug […]Read More
City Council Supports Percentage Income Payment Plans for Struggling Gas
Providence, RI – At tonight’s City Council meeting, councilors urged state lawmakers to pass a Rhode Island percentage income payment plan (PIPP) for electric and natural gas utility customers who may be struggling to pay their bills. The resolution points to rate hikes in electricity and natural gas for many Rhode Islanders still recovering from losses and deep debts caused […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after President Joe Biden nominated Deputy Labor Secretary Julie A. Su to be the next Secretary of Labor, replacing current Secretary Marty Walsh, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement: “Julie Su is exceptionally qualified and will make an outstanding Secretary of Labor. She is a true champion of workers’ […]Read More
Rhode Island residents advance legacy of Clara Barton, one of most honored women in US history PROVIDENCE, R.I. (March 1, 2023) — As climate disasters, blood donation needs and other emergencies upend lives, local community heroes are stepping up to care for one another. This March, the American Red Cross in Rhode Island is honoring […]Read More
Governor McKee, Lt. Governor Matos, RIDE Highlight Multilingual Learner Investments
RIDE awards $322,899 in Multilingual Learner Success Grants to 10 organizations to support high-quality instruction & family engagement; releases “Know Your Rights” videos for families PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Woonsocket Superintendent Patrick McGee, Latino Policy Institute Director Marcela Betancur, RI Kids Count Executive Director Paige Clausius-Parks, and […]Read More
EAST PROVIDENCE REVALUATION SHOWS MAJOR INCREASES; PRESENTATION TO BE MADE
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence, in accordance with Rhode Island State Statute 44-5-11.6, is in the process of completing its Statistical Update. The purpose of this revaluation is to bring the assessed values of property in line with current market values. On March 7, 2023, the city’s assessor, together with Northeast […]Read More
Magaziner Spends February District Work Period Meeting with Rhode Islanders
Over the last two weeks, Magaziner held a healthcare roundtable to discuss workforce issues, met with municipal officials, and toured RIC, URI, CCRI, and the Port of Galilee Washington, D.C. – It has been a busy February District Work Period for Representative Magaziner (RI-02), who has spent the last two weeks meeting with Rhode Islanders across […]Read More
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Celebrates National Girl Scout
Customers across southeastern New England can now support their local young entrepreneurs by ordering their favorite Girl Scout Cookies to be shipped directly to their front door or by visiting in-person cookie booths. Warwick, RI—February 28, 2023— Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England invites consumers across the southeastern New England community to celebrate the annual […]Read More