Rhode Island’s Unemployment Rate Lowest Since Current Methodology was Introduced 46 Years Ago PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee released the following statement on today’s jobs report, which shows the state’s unemployment rate is down to 2.7 percent – tied with April and May of 1988 for the lowest rate on record under the current methodology: […]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 and North Kingstown Chief of Police Patrick Flanagan today announced that a former basketball coach at North Kingstown High School has been charged with child molestation and sexual […]Read More
Providence, RI- July 21,2022, Representative Scott Slater (House District 10) announced his endorsement of Brett Smiley for Mayor of Providence. “I’ve known Brett and worked with him in his different capacities,” said Representative Scott Slater. “He brings hands-on experience and expertise in budget and operational management that no other candidate can offer us. We […]Read More
PAWTUCKET – Due to the anticipated high heat for the coming days, Mayor Donald R. Grebien has announced that Pawtucket’s Cooling Centers will be open to the public. The Cooling Centers will consist of the Blackstone Valley Visitors Center, the Leon Mathieu Senior Center, the Pawtucket Police Department Headquarters lobby, and The Pawtucket Public Library. In […]Read More
GOVERNOR MCKEE, CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION, FHWA AND RIDOT BREAK GROUND FOR
Governor Dan McKee, United States Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressman Jim Langevin, Rhode Island Federal Highway Administrator Carlos C. Machado and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti, Jr. today broke ground for the Airport Connector project in Warwick, one of the major paving projects scheduled for this year. This project […]Read More
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Stormberg Foods is recalling various sizes and batches of Beg & Barker Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treats, Billo’s Best Friend Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treats, and Green Coast Pets Chicken Crisps Dog Treats due to a potential contamination of Salmonella. The products were distributed […]Read More
Councilwoman and Mayoral Candidate Nirva LaFortune Rolls Out Plan for
Providence, RI- July 18, 2022 – Today, Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune announces “My First 100 Days: My Plan to Bring Your Voice to City Hall.” The full plan can be found online at votenirva.com/first100days. As the Councilwoman says in the introduction to her First 100 Days plan, My perspective is unique in this campaign, but it […]Read More
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding all Rhode Islanders about safety tips to keep themselves healthy and safe during extreme heat. Normally, when you get hot, your body cools itself by sweating. But when it is very hot and humid, sweating isn’t enough, and your body temperature can rise very quickly. High […]Read More
Attorney General Neronha continues lead enforcement work; files lawsuits against
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that the Office has filed lawsuits against five R.I. landlords for noncompliance with state lead poisoning prevention laws. All of the lawsuits involve properties where significant lead hazards were found and a child was determined to have lead poisoning. The Attorney General has now filed 17 […]Read More
Providence, RI- Today, the Rhode Island Painters Union (RI IUPAT District Council 11), who represent local industrial, residential and commercial painters, drywall finishers, glaziers, and glass workers announced their endorsement of Brett Smiley for Mayor of Providence. “Brett will be ready to lead Providence on day one,” said Scott Duhamel, International Union Representative. “He […]Read More