The Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association (RIPCA) installed its new Executive Board during a swearing-in ceremony on January 11 in Warwick. The newly installed President, Barrington Police Chief Colonel Michael E. Correia, outlined his vision and priorities for the Association in 2026. His focus is on building upon the strong foundation of work accomplished by […]Read More

President Donald Trump’s decision to loosen export controls threatens the United States’ national security and competitive advantage in artificial intelligence WASHINGTON, DC – On January 12, House Foreign Affairs Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) and Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) challenged U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick over President Donald Trump’s dangerous decision […]Read More

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) released the following statement following reports that the Trump Administration issued termination letters for up to $2 billion in grants for mental health and addiction services including to Rhode Island providers. “The overdose crisis continues to threaten the lives of many Rhode Islanders. It is unconscionable that the Trump Administration intends […]Read More

Providence, RI – Yesterday, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee gave his fourth State of the State address, outlining his top priorities for the year as he looks to build on his strong record of delivering for Rhode Islanders. Emphasizing the importance of affordability, he introduced Rhode Island’s first “Affordability for All agenda,” which will eliminate […]Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor McKee, Chair of the Rhode Island Commerce Board, announced today that the Board awarded $300,000 in incentives through the state’s Innovation Voucher program to support business growth. “Rhode Island continues to experience real momentum – having added more than 36,000 private sector jobs since I became Governor. These grants represent more than […]Read More

PROVIDENCE – A Taunton, MA, man has been sentenced in U.S. District Court in Providence for traveling to Rhode Island to engage in illicit sexual contact with a minor and receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM), announced United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda. Paul Fredericks, 38, was sentenced on January 13, 2026, by […]Read More

PROVIDENCE – A citizen of Jamaica and resident of Georgia has pleaded guilty in federal court in Rhode Island to charges related to his role in a nationwide sweepstakes fraud scheme that targeted elderly victims, announced United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda. Owen Demoy Byfield, age 33, pleaded guilty on January 13, 2026, to mail […]Read More