PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today signed an executive order protecting access to reproductive health care in Rhode Island, ensuring that individuals who come to Rhode Island seeking reproductive health services will be safeguarded from legal liability in other states. “Women should be trusted with their own health care decisions, and here in Rhode Island, we firmly support […]Read More
PAWTUCKET– The City of Pawtucket would like to remind taxpayers that they will no longer be receiving a Motor Vehicle tax bill effective immediately. Working collaboratively, through actions by the State and General Assembly, the City of Pawtucket is excited to announce that the motor vehicle phase out has been eliminated and Pawtucket taxpayers will no […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Providence Public School District (PPSD) is reminding families that the deadline to enter the Rhode Island Pre-Kindergarten (RI Pre-K) Lottery is next Wednesday, July 6. The full-day program is a lottery-based, free, high-quality service funded and overseen by the Rhode Island Department of Education. “By starting your child’s learning journey at […]Read More
The Rhode Island State Police report a busy weekend during the July 4th Holiday, Troopers made twenty-five (25) arrests for Driving Under the Influence, twenty-eight (28) arrests for other criminal offenses, issued six hundred and eleven (611) summonses for various traffic offenses and investigated fifty-nine (59) motor vehicle crashes.Read More
Rhode Island nonprofit agencies invited to apply for grant support for initiatives that support access to healthy and affordable housing PROVIDENCE, R.I. (July 1, 2022) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is now accepting applications for 2023 BlueAngel Community Health Grants. The program will fund initiatives supporting access to healthy and affordable housing. Especially […]Read More
WARREN, RI — In an effort to boost economic recovery, address inflation, and support local small businesses, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, is bringing the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to Rhode Island tomorrow to meet with local small business owners. SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman is […]Read More
Providence, R.I., July 5, 2022 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 8 cents from last week ($4.89), averaging $4.81 per gallon. Today’s price is 12 cents lower than a month ago ($4.93), and $1.80 higher than July 5, 2021 ($3.01). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 1 cent higher than the national average. The national average for a […]Read More
NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI – Congressman David N. Cicilline is hosting his annual Senior Resource Fair on Monday, July 11, 2022 from 5-7pm at North Providence High School. The event is free and open to the public and is an opportunity for Rhode Islanders to learn about important resources available to seniors, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities. Attendees will […]Read More
Closed to celebrate Independence Day Rhode Island – Post Offices across the state will be closed on Monday, July 4, as we celebrate the anniversary of our nation’s independence. Street delivery on Monday will be limited to guaranteed overnight parcels and there will be no collection of mail. Full retail and delivery operations will resume on Tuesday, July 6. The Postal […]Read More
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Ginny B’s Campground Beach in Foster for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH officials will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most up-to-date beach […]Read More