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Cranston Police Department Becomes First in Rhode Island to Earn

CRANSTON, RI (August 3, 2026) – The Cranston Police Department has become the first law enforcement agency in Rhode Island to earn Gold Level Certification from CIT International, a national organization that recognizes excellence in Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) programs. The certification reflects the department’s commitment to implementing nationally recognized best practices in responding to […]Read More

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Following Strong Debate Performance, Elected Leaders Across Rhode Island Endorse

August 12, 2026 (PROVIDENCE, RI) — Today, on the heels of a strong performance by Kim Ahern in the first televised debate for Attorney General, 16 elected officials from across Rhode Island announced their endorsement of Kim Ahern, joining a growing list of 38 local leaders, unions, Democratic organizations, abortion rights groups, women’s rights groups, […]Read More

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Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue USPS over unlawful attempt to

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service (USPS) challenging its new rule that purports to grant USPS the authority to regulate mail voting in elections. Tens of millions of voters across the country rely on mail-in ballots, and the coalition argues USPS’s rule […]Read More

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Secretary of State Amore, Attorney General Neronha Remind Voters of

PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and Attorney General Peter F. Neronha are today, on the first day of early voting for the statewide primary, reminding Rhode Islanders of important resources as they exercise their right to vote.   The RI Department of State and Office of the Attorney General maintain a “Know Your […]Read More

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Providence Public Schools Welcomes Students for 2026-27 School Year Following

Providence, RI – The Providence Public School District (PPSD) welcomed students back for the 2026-27 school year on Tuesday, August 25, marking the first full academic year since the district’s transition back to local control on July 1, 2026. This milestone follows years of measurable progress under state intervention, including rebounding assessment scores, record-high graduation rates, and […]Read More

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Attorney General Neronha, coalition announce largest Big Tech settlement in

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Neronha today joined a coalition of 47 States and D.C., Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands in announcing a landmark multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. of up to $17.1 billion – one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history. Under the settlement, Rhode Island […]Read More

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Rhode Island Energy to implement “Hold Harmless” bill credits –

Energy company’s voluntary decision will accelerate $170 Million in credits to Rhode Island customers PROVIDENCE, R.I. (August 25, 2026) – Rhode Island Energy (RIE) today announced it will move forward in implementing bill credits with a net present value of almost $170 million, authorized by the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission (PUC). These credits stem from a 2022 […]Read More

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FLOCK IS DELIVERING RESULTS WHILE PROTECTING PRIVACY IN CRANSTON

CRANSTON, RI — Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins today reaffirmed Cranston’s support for the Police Department’s use of Flock license plate reader technology, citing five years of measurable public safety results, significant investigative efficiencies, and strong privacy safeguards. Flock allows officers to identify critical leads faster, saving investigative hours, reducing personnel costs, and making better use […]Read More