PROVIDENCE, RI– Today, Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced Priscilla De La Cruz as the Director of Sustainability for the City of Providence. De La Cruz has 14 years of experience in strategic management and marketing, environmental and climate justice advocacy and coalition building on local, state and national levels. “I am thrilled to welcome […]Read More
North Providence Mayor Charlie Lombardi and Former Cumberland Mayor Bill
NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI – North Providence Mayor Charlie Lombardi and former Cumberland Mayor Bill Murray announced today that they are joining Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien in supporting and endorsing Sandra Cano in the race for Congressional District One. Of his endorsement, Mayor Charlie Lombardi said: “I’m supporting Sandra Cano because she is the only candidate […]Read More
Attorney General successfully defends RI’s concealed-carry permit laws
Superior Court judge denies constitutional challenges to RI’s statutory framework PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that the Office has successfully defended Rhode Island’s concealed-carry permit laws against a constitutional challenge brought by defendants with pending criminal cases in Rhode Island Superior Court following the Supreme Court’s Bruen decision last year. In […]Read More
Sets a focused agenda for the next fiscal year, investing in public safety and city services PROVIDENCE, RI— Today, Mayor Brett P. Smiley joined Council President Rachel Miller, members of the Providence City Council, Chief of Fire Derek Silva, Police Commander Kevin Lanni, Chief Financial Officer Lawrence J. Mancini, Department of Public Works Director Patricia […]Read More
City of Providence Hosts Open House for Comprehensive Plan Update
Learn how to get involved in the engagement process for the Comprehensive Plan Update PROVIDENCE, RI – The City will be hosting a Providence Comprehensive Plan Open House on Thursday, June 22 at 6:00PM at the Providence Career and Technical Academy. This is the first of several community engagement opportunities that are part of the […]Read More
Lincoln Signs Learn365RI Municipal Compact, Commits to Increasing Out-of-School Learning
LINCOLN, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Lincoln Town Administrator Philip G. Gould signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. “With Lincoln joining the Learn365RI Municipal Compact, Town Administrator Philip G. Gould, town leaders and school officials are showing their commitment to making sure our students receive the very best education,” said Governor McKee. “The Town of Lincoln is […]Read More
Attorney General Neronha files lawsuit against solar company Smart Green
Attorney General highlights new web resource to help consumers safely navigate solar panel purchasing process PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced the filing of a lawsuit against Smart Green Solar, LLC (Smart Green) and its CEO Jasjit Gotra for violating the Rhode Island Deceptive Trade Practice Act (DTPA) and engaging in […]Read More
GOV. MCKEE, STATE, CITY, AND PPSD LEADERS CELEBRATE RIBBON CUTTING
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Mayor Brett Smiley, Councilor Sue AnderBois, Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez, School Board President Erlin Rogel, Providence Teachers Union President Maribeth Calabro, and Hope High School Principal Francisco Velasquez today joined students, teachers, administrators and community partners for a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the completion of Hope […]Read More
With fewer than 80 days until Election Day, Sabina continues to build support in the special election race PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Elect Democratic Women, the member-led committee dedicated to electing more Democratic women to Congress, today announced its endorsement of Sabina Matos in the special election for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District. “The Elect Democratic […]Read More
As part of efforts to help all children in Rhode Island be tested for lead poisoning at least twice by the age of three, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Office of Attorney General Peter F. Neronha are announcing two lead screening events next week. The events are free and no health […]Read More