The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is alerting consumers and healthcare providers that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising people nationwide to discontinue the use of preservative-free EzriCare Artificial Tears. The product has been linked to cases nationwide of a strain of extensively drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The over-the-counter product, sold at Walmart, […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI– Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Clara Decerbo are warning residents to take precautions as dangerously cold temperatures are forecasted for Thursday evening through Saturday evening. A Wind Chill Watch is expected to go into effect Thursday night. Temperatures will begin to drop Friday morning and the wind chill […]Read More
Pilot modeled after other states is aimed to increase efficiency and improve overall customer service, while eliminating backlogs Cranston, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) announced today that beginning Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, the agency will implement a pilot program at the DHS call center called Processing Wednesdays. The program is […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I., (February 2, 2023) – A Wind Chill Warning is in effect for Rhode Island from Friday morning through Saturday morning. Temperatures will likely be below zero in many locations with wind chills making it feel as cold as 30 degrees below zero in some areas. The American Red Cross wants to remind everyone […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI (February 2, 2023) – The American Red Cross is helping one family – one adult – four children after a fire today on Beverage Hill Avenue, Pawtucket. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the family’s immediate needs. Responders included: Kathy Wong, John Begina, Thomas Perrin and Ernie Labbe. The Red Cross also provided a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families recovering from a fire, including tips on […]Read More
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that he has joined five major caucuses focused on building the middle class, including the Labor Caucus, the Manufacturing Caucus, the Public Works and Infrastructure Caucus, the Apprenticeship Caucus, and the Career and Technical Education Caucus. Throughout his career in public service, Rep. Magaziner has been a fierce advocate […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after President Joe Biden announced new plans taking aim at hidden ‘junk fees’ across multiple industries, U.S. Senator Jack Reed says he favors the move and supports federal efforts to crack down on excessive hidden fees while promoting greater transparency, fairness, and competition in the market for all kinds of consumer goods […]Read More
200 House Democrats Back Legislation to Save Lives WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) was joined today by gun violence survivors and 199 Members of Congress in introducing the Assault Weapons Ban Act. Passed in the 117th Congress by a bipartisan vote of 217-213 in the House of Representatives, the legislation would ban the sale, import, manufacture or transfer of certain […]Read More
STATE HOUSE – The Rhode Island Legislative Black and Latino Caucus held their annual Black History Month celebration today in the Bell Room of the State House. The event was a celebration of Black culture, natural hair, and the contributions of Black Rhode Islanders to the state’s history, culture, and commerce. “Black history is American […]Read More
Long-time Offensive Coach Josh Sylvester promoted after retirement of Head Coach Mark Robichaud Dartmouth, MA – Today, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Director of Athletics & Recreation Lori Hendricks announced the retirement of Head Football Coach Mark Robichaud and the appointment of Offensive Coordinator Josh Sylvester as head coach of the Corsair football program. “Mark Robichaud’s […]Read More
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