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Sandra Cano Launches First TV Ad

PAWTUCKET, RI – State Senator Sandra Cano, a Democrat running for U.S. Congress, today released her first television ad, titled “Her Story”. The ad highlights Senator Cano’s background as an immigrant who fled political conflict in Colombia, as a mother who has dealt with reproductive health issues, and as the daughter of a gun violence […]Read More

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Transportation Workers Union Local 2054 endorses Sabina Matos for Rhode

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Transportation Workers Union Local 2054 today announced its endorsement of Lt. Governor Sabina Matos for Congress in the special election for Rhode Island’s 1st District. They represent members across the airline, railroad, and transit, university, utility, and service sectors.   “Sabina Matos is exactly the type of person Congress could use right […]Read More

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Rhode Island men charged with fentanyl trafficking, possessing large-capacity magazines

An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket man and an East Providence man have been charged in Providence County Superior Court with 29 counts of drug trafficking and gun-related offenses following […]Read More

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Majority of North Providence Town Council Endorse Sandra Cano for

Cano Has the Most Endorsements From Local Leaders Now Totaling Forty    NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI – A majority of the North Providence Town Council announced today their support and endorsement of Sandra Cano in the race for Congressional District One, including: At-Large Member and Town Council President Dino Autiello, District One Members Steven Loporchio and […]Read More

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Mayor Smiley and Colonel Perez Announce Recruitment Drive for 72nd

Providence, RI: Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Colonel Oscar L. Perez, Jr., City Council Pro Tempore Juan Pichardo, Providence Police Recruit Elijah Perry, Providence Police Recruit Jose Cortorreal, members of the Providence Police Department and community members joined together today at the Providence Public Safety Complex to announce the start of the recruitment drive for the […]Read More