Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announces the arrest of a Cranston man wanted on a Massachusetts arrest warrant for felony assault and weapons charges. On Friday, February 17, 2023, at approximately 5:00 pm, a road rage incident was reported to the Franklin Police Department. The complainant advised Franklin Police detectives […]Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI), currently serving his seventh term in the United States House of Representatives, announced he has been selected to lead the Rhode Island Foundation as its President and CEO and will be leaving elected office effective June 1, 2023. A member of House Democratic Leadership and a senior […]Read More
Rep. Magaziner’s Statement on Congressman Cicilline’s Appointment to Lead the
Washington, D.C. – Following the announcement that Rep. David Cicilline will be resigning from Congress in May, Rep. Seth Magaziner released the following statement: “For over a decade, Congressman Cicilline has served the people of Rhode Island’s First Congressional District with honor, courage, and decency. Many elected officials can only dream of achieving as much as […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Jack Reed, who is travelling overseas today, issued the following statement after Congressman David Cicilline announced that he plans to resign from Congress later this year to become president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation: “David Cicilline has always been an incredible champion for Rhode Island and for working families. […]Read More
Providence, RI — Local food hub Farm Fresh RI and its local farm food rescue and hunger relief program Hope’s Harvest are proud to announce the “Fresh Tomato Film Series” will debut on Monday, February 27, with a screening of Sanjay Rawal’s “Food Chain$” film at the Farm Fresh RI building located at 10 Sims […]Read More
Former Providence City Councilwoman and mayoral candidate Nirva Lafortune has decided to explore a candidacy for the seat to soon be vacated by Congressman David Cicilline. “First, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Congressman Cicilline and thank him for his service to our state and nation thus far. I look forward to […]Read More
Governor McKee, DEM, Legislators Announce Commitment to Grant Program Helping
Governor highlights funding for LASA grant program in #RIReady budget proposal PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, and the Rhode Island General Assembly pledged their support to continue funding the Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA), an important catalyst in strengthening the local food system, at historically high levels in fiscal year 2024. […]Read More
Mayor Grebien’s Statement on Congressman Cicilline & First Congressional District
Congressman Cicilline has been a tremendous leader and a strong ally to the City of Pawtucket and while I am thrilled for him to be taking on this new role, his value in Congress will certainly be missed. His experience will bring a world of knowledge to the RI Foundation. While I am extremely flattered […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced today that he has nominated Collin Geiselman to be the Rhode Island Public Defender. Geiselman has served as the Assistant Public Defender since 2003, as well as Chief of the Trial Division since 2015. “As a talented leader with years of experience, Collin has spent decades in public service […]Read More
Governor McKee, Lt. Governor Matos 20th Anniversary of Station Nightclub
PROVIDENCE, RI – On the 20th anniversary, Governor Dan McKee and Lt. Governor Sabina Matos today laid a wreath and paid their respects at the memorial honoring the victims of the Station nightclub fire. Governor Dan McKee released the following statement yesterday to mark the 20th anniversary of the Station nightclub fire: “February 20th will forever be […]Read More