A jury in Wilmington, Del., on Tuesday found Hunter Biden guilty of three felony counts of lying on a federal firearms application in 2018. The verdict was handed down after three hours of deliberations, after a weeklong trial in federal court. In a statement after the verdict, Hunter Biden said: “I am more grateful today […]Read More
Because of the Juneteenth holiday on June 19th, the next Pawtucket City Council and Board of License Commissioners meetings will be held on TUESDAY, June 18, 2024, at their regular times; 7:00 p.m. for the City Council meeting preceded by the Board of License Commissioners meeting at 6:45 p.m. This is one day earlier than normal. If […]Read More
STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY TEAMSTERS DEMAND FAIR CONTRACT, IMPROVED SCHEDULES
As Summer Kicks Off, Ferry Workers Sound the Alarm Over Working Conditions (HYANNIS, Mass.) – The following is a statement from Teamsters Local 59 President and Business Representative Jeff Sharp regarding ongoing contract negotiations with the Steamship Authority. “For months, Local 59 has been engaging with the Steamship Authority to negotiate new collective bargaining agreements […]Read More
RIDOH Recommends Closing Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick due to high bacteria counts. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on […]Read More
Cranston, RI — Jenn Caputi today expressed her appreciation to Senator Frank Lombardi for his years of public service as he prepares to step down. “Senator Lombardi showed commendable commitment during his time as Senator,” Caputi said. “I respect Senator Lombardi’s integrity and passion for serving our community,” Caputi continued. “I wish Senator Lombardi all the […]Read More
City Council Proposes Halting Providence Investments in Israel Bonds over
Providence, RI – Tonight, Providence City Councilors heard an ordinance that would divest city funds from Israel sovereign bonds and prevent future investments in sovereign bonds of governments accused of war crimes and human rights violations. The move makes Providence’s City Council one of the first city governments in the country to consider such action. Since […]Read More
Statement from Ernie Almonte, Executive Director of the League of Cities and Towns, on General Assembly’s enactment of reforms to the Law Officers’ Bill of Rights: “The League applauds the House and Senate for enacting reforms to the Law Officers’ Bill of Rights which will improve transparency and address serious flaws in the system while […]Read More
Jury finds Providence man guilty of felony assault and firearms
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Providence man has been found guilty by a Providence County Superior Court jury of felony assault and firearms charges for shooting a 32-year-old male victim in 2022. On May 29, 2024, following the conclusion of a four-day jury trial before Superior Court Justice Kristin […]Read More
Governor McKee Signs National Gun Violence Awareness Day Proclamation
PROVIDENCE, RI – Joined by advocates for gun safety, Governor McKee today signed a proclamation declaring Friday, June 7, as the 10th annual National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Elected officials in attendance included Secretary of State Gregg Amore, Treasurer James Diossa, Senator Sandra Cano (D-District 8), and Representative Jennifer Boylan (D-District 66), while representatives of Moms Demand Action for […]Read More
Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Recognize Weekly Attendance Leaders and Improved Schools
Week of May 20, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – Acknowledging the importance of consistent attendance in education and in alignment with the #AttendanceMatters campaign, Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green are pleased to highlight the top elementary, middle, and high schools with the greatest average weekly attendance. The following schools are Rhode Island’s attendance leaders for the week of May 20, 2024*: Elementary: Oak Lawn Elementary School – 97.3% Middle: Times2 STEM Academy** – 98.7% High: The Greene School […]Read More