VOA NEWS -Katherine Gypson, Ken Bredemeier A band of 20 right-wing lawmakers again blocked California Congressman Kevin McCarthy on Thursday from becoming speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives in an ongoing protest that he is not beholden enough to the conservative cause. The third day of balloting to pick a new leader of the […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Providence man has been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve 40 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) after pleading to shooting a Providence police officer in 2019. At a hearing on January 4, 2023, Tyrone Robinson (age 22) entered a plea of […]Read More
4-year award administered through SAMHSA’s Project AWARE expands RIDE’s partnership with RI DCYF to the Chariho, East Providence, Newport, and Warwick school districts PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration today announced that the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) has been awarded a four year, $7.2 million Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) grant […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – To honor the memory of former Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Almond, his official state portrait will be displayed in the rotunda of the Rhode Island State House along with a book for the public to sign and offer condolences. This tribute will begin tomorrow, Thursday, January 5th at 11:00 a.m. and last until Friday, […]Read More
Cranston, RI – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse today joined Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins and representatives of the Cranston Police Department, Thundermist Health Center, Cranston Comprehensive Community Action Plan, and Gateway Emergency Health Services to announce improvements to de-escalation and crisis intervention training for local police officers. Whitehouse helped shepherd the bipartisan Law Enforcement De-escalation Training Act into law […]Read More
Providence, RI – Tuesday, January 3,2023, former Central Falls Mayor James A. Diossa was sworn in as Rhode Island’s 32nd General Treasurer by Governor Dan McKee. The inauguration ceremony was held at the Rhode Island Convention Center. “Thank you, Governor, for swearing me in and thank you to all my fellow Rhode Islanders for the […]Read More
Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) today released the following statement on the death of former Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Almond. “Lincoln Almond was a dedicated public servant and principled leader at the federal, state, and local levels.” “As Governor, his focus on the needs of the working class led to expanded child health benefits, key […]Read More
ATTLEBORO — Chief Scott Lachance reports that the Attleboro Fire Department responded to a fire involving multiple tractor trailers at an industrial property yesterday. At approximately 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 2, Attleboro Fire responded to 527 Pleasant St. for a report of a fire. Upon arrival, crews observed four tractor trailers on fire. Crews […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI- Today, Mayor Brett Smiley announced his recommendation of four new members to the Providence School Board, who will be critical partners in Mayor Smiley’s vision of improving the Providence education system. “I am excited to recommend a strong slate of candidates to be a part of our school board,” said Mayor Brett Smiley. “Each […]Read More
The inauguration of Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee was held today, Tuesday, January 3, at noon inside the Rhode Island Convention Center. Governor McKee was ceremonially sworn in for his first full term as Governor by Attorney General Peter Neronha using the McKee family Bible. The Governor’s wife, Susan McKee, held the Bible. She and […]Read More
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