PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Join the Rhode Island Historical Society and Little Maven Lemonade on Saturday, August 13 at 11 a.m. at the Museum of Work & Culture (42 S. Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895) for the continuation of Drink in the History, a yearlong series pairing RI beverages with history talks. Little Maven Lemonade co-founders […]Read More
Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association Joins Law Enforcement Partners in
HAMPTON BEACH, N.H. — The Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association joined law enforcement partners from across New England and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Tuesday as they launched Slow Down New England — a months-long campaign to save lives by getting drivers to slow down. In 2020, there were 11,258 people killed in […]Read More
After Reed Demands Coordinated Strategy to Halt Monkeypox, CDC Announces
After Senators call on CDC & HHS to “take the necessary action to respond to this public health concern,” CDC directs states to report confirmed or probable monkeypox cases within 24 hours WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to prevent the global monkeypox outbreak from becoming entrenched and spreading further in the United States, U.S. Senator […]Read More
WARWICK, RI- Today General Treasurer and congressional candidate released the following statement regarding the healthcare and clean energy package reached by Senate Democrats: “This proposal lowers inflation by empowering Medicare to negotiate drug prices, capping out-of-pocket costs, extending the cost-saving measure of the Affordable Care Act and lowering energy costs by helping our country […]Read More
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse issued the following statement regarding the news that substantial climate provisions will be included in Democrats’ pending reconciliation package: “This is a very hopeful moment, and I will be reviewing the details of the agreement closely over the coming days. Democrats are about to take the biggest, most serious […]Read More
RIDOH Recommends Closing Lincoln Woods Beach for Swimming; Reopening Surfer’s
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing Lincoln Woods State Park Beach in Lincoln for swimming because of high bacteria levels. RIDOH recommends reopening the Surfer’s Rock end of Sachuest Beach (also known as Second Beach) in Middletown for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a North Kingstown man was convicted in Washington County Superior Court of multiple counts of manufacturing ghost guns following an investigation by the North Kingstown Police Department that began in May 2021. Nicholas Dailey (age 30) entered a plea of nolo contendere to two counts of […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced the Office has taken action against Michael Bresette, a Rhode Island contractor, and his companies, BTTR LLC, HAM Inc., alleging that he engaged in unfair and deceptive trade practices targeted at Rhode Island consumers. The Attorney General is also asking Rhode Islanders to contact us if they […]Read More
Governor McKee Signs Executive Order Announcing July 31 as Governor’s
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee signed an Executive Order today at Rocky Point Fishing Pier in Warwick establishing Sunday, July 31, as Rhode Island’s 33rd annual Governor’s Bay Day. The event includes free parking at all Rhode Island state surf beaches on July 31 and recreational saltwater fishing without having to purchase a saltwater fishing license […]Read More
Mayoral Candidate Gonzalo Cuervo releases bold, comprehensive economic vision for
Providence Mayoral candidate Gonzalo Cuervo was joined today by supporters on the steps of City Hall where he announced a sweeping vision for Providence’s future. Cuervo, a former South Side small business owner, top Providence city administrator, and Rhode Island Deputy Secretary of State, drew on his years of experience in public service and diverse […]Read More