Settlements with Teva and Allergan conclude Rhode Island’s principal opioid litigation, bringing the total of cash settlements up to nearly $190 million; Rhode Island to receive one million Naloxone sprays and additional treatment drugs free of charge over the next 10 years PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced settlements with drug […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today shared that Rhode Island State Police Superintendent and Director of Public Safety James M. Manni will be retiring from state service after a distinguished 28-year career with the State Police. Manni was appointed, late today, as town manager by the South Kingstown Town Council, a post he is expected to […]Read More
Governor McKee Announces Community Based COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Scheduled for
COVID-19 Vaccines and Booster Doses Available at Local Clinics Throughout Rhode Island PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration today announced the community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics scheduled for Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20. Community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held Saturday, March 19 in Lincoln, Warwick, Cumberland, and Providence, and Sunday, March 20 in […]Read More
Providence Schools to host five family COVID-19 vaccination clinics March
PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to increase vaccination rates among its elementary school population, the Providence Public School District will host COVID-19 vaccination clinics for ages 5 and up at five schools where student vaccination rates are below 20%. Newly vaccinated children will receive toys donated by Hasbro, while families of those newly vaccinated will […]Read More
CRANSTON, RI – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed joined Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island in Cranston to deliver meals to senior citizens as part of the “March for Meals” campaign, which aims to deliver warm meals and safe, socially-distanced visits to older homebound adults. This year’s annual “March for Meals” honors the 50th anniversary of […]Read More
WOONSOCKET, R.I.: Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt today announced that in a show of solidarity and support for the Ukrainian people, the City of Woonsocket will fly the blue and yellow Ukrainian flag at all fire stations, the police station, as well as at Market Square. The Ukrainian flag and country will be honored during a special […]Read More
Pawtucket: A City in Focus Theme: “CELEBRATE ! Pawtucket” Deadline for entry: August 5, 2022 PAWTUCKET– Grab your cameras and snap that picture! The City of Pawtucket and The Camera Werks proudly announce the 24th Annual City of Pawtucket Photo Contest! Twelve winning photos will be selected by a panel of local professional photographers and placed […]Read More
Springfield, M.A.- Chairman of Public Safety and Homeland Security State Representative Carlos Gonzalez has secured $75,000 in ARPA funds for free rapid COVID-19 testing for Springfield Pharmacy. For the past two years, Representative Gonzalez has expressed how COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted the Latino community, especially those residing in high density neighborhoods. Although testing options are […]Read More
LINCOLN, R.I., March 14, 2022 – All are invited to attend the Amica Virtual Career Fair on Wednesday, March 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET, to learn about exciting job opportunities in our Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut offices. Positions are available in customer service, marketing, IT, management, sales and claims. Click here to register […]Read More
Pawtucket, RI, — James Diossa continues to grow early support in his run for General Treasurer. Today his campaign announced the endorsement of four members of the Rhode Island State Senate including Senator Ana B. Quezada of Providence, the Deputy Senate Majority Whip and Senator Meghan Kallman who is vice-chair of the Committee on Housing & […]Read More