WASHINGTON, DC – Following the passing of Madeleine Albright, the 64th U.S. Secretary of State, and the first woman in American history to hold that title, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement: “Madeleine Albright will be remembered as one of America’s greatest diplomats. She was a consummate […]Read More
Whitehouse Calls out GOP Colleagues’ Empty Concern with “Judicial Philosophy”
Washington, DC – Today, during the Supreme Court nomination hearing of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) took on Republicans’ repeated concerns with Supreme Court nominees’ “judicial philosophy.” As Whitehouse pointed out, Republicans and their judicial nominees have adopted so-called judicial philosophies – like the doctrine of “originalism” – to advance the rights of […]Read More
ORANGE, Conn., March 23, 2022– The Edge Fitness Clubs, headquartered in Orange, CT, announces today they will be opening the doors to their 1st Massachusetts location in Summer 2022. Located at 1110 Newport Ave. in Attleboro in the Bristol Place Shopping Plaza next to Home Depot, the brand-new club welcomes new members with 40,000 square feet of premium amenities. […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI — Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has named Jon Fredrickson vice president and chief risk officer. In his new role, he will spearhead efforts to safeguard the organization’s member, employee and proprietary information against ransomware and other digital threats. “With the wave of high-profile cybercrimes that have occurred in […]Read More
Political Outsider and Businesswoman Makes Her Bid Official WARWICK RI – Political outsider and businesswoman Ashley Kalus formally launches her campaign to serve as Rhode Island’s 77th Governor via video. In the coming weeks and months, Kalus will outline a bold and ambitious vision for Rhode Island’s future. Kalus’ top priorities include: education, strengthening the economy, […]Read More
Plus Special Musical Presentation at 7:30pm Concert on April 30 Honoring the Ukrainian People Newport, RI – Newport Classical announces that all proceeds from its upcoming Cliburn-Bound Piano Marathon, featuring nine exceptional amateur pianists in four concerts from Friday, April 29 through Sunday, May 1, 2022, will be donated to the World Health Organization’s Emergency Appeal for Ukraine. In addition, […]Read More
Latino voters are more likely than not to think the country is moving in the wrong direction, according to one of the largest surveys of Hispanic voters in recent months. By Marc Caputo Heading into the 2022 midterm elections, Republicans have been riding a wave of positive press about their gains among Hispanic voters as Democrats fret […]Read More
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