The Rhode Island State Police are investigating a report of a phone scam where people are contacted by a member of the Rhode Island Sheriff’s Department. They are advised that they owe money for missing jury duty. To avoid being charged with a crime they are advised to withdraw money for bail and to obtain […]Read More
The Pawtucket Parks and Recreation Division is seeking candidates to be lifeguards at the Veterans Park pool this summer from July 2 to August 21. Cash incentives are available for those who complete a full season as a lifeguard in the City of Pawtucket. This position requires certification and special training in First Aid, CPR […]Read More
Providence Police have launched a new tip line to help get illegal vehicles off the road. The information line is designed to help track where ATVs, dirt bikes, and other off-road vehicles are driven and stored. Especially as summer approaches, police want to make sure vehicles are off city streets. This ATV tip line focuses […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that the Office has filed lawsuits against landlords for noncompliance with state lead poisoning prevention laws at rental properties on Garden Street in Pawtucket and Ward Street in Woonsocket where significant lead hazards were found in a lead-poisoned child’s home. The lawsuits are the latest […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement addressing the Rhode Island Supreme Court’s decision in Benson v. State that upholds the constitutionality of Rhode Island’s Reproductive Privacy Act: “I applaud today’s decision by the Rhode Island Supreme Court to uphold the constitutionality of our state’s Reproductive Privacy Act at a critical moment as […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today joined a coalition of 17 governors in calling for the U.S. Congress to take immediate action to protect reproductive rights and access to abortion. In a letter to congressional leaders, the governors called for Congress to quickly pass legislation to codify the rights and protections prescribed in Roe v. Wade. “I trust women […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today issued the following statement regarding last night’s Senate vote confirming Maria E. Cimini as Director of the Office of Healthy Aging (OHA). “Maria Cimini has the compassion to advocate for older Rhode Islanders and adults with disabilities, the skill to connect that population with the resources they need, and the […]Read More
“The Supreme Court’s likely decision to overturn Roe v. Wade threatens the bodily autonomy, health, and wellbeing of millions of Americans. It also threatens to undermine a number of fundamental rights we all enjoy. If the Supreme Court can set aside 50 years of precedent and the health of millions in pursuit of an extreme […]Read More
Launched in March 2021, RentReliefRI has assisted over 25,000 renter households to date Based on the number of applicants currently under review, and those expected to apply for assistance between now and June 1, 2022, the agency anticipates that all remaining RentReliefRI funds allocated to financial assistance to renters will soon be depleted. PROVIDENCE, RI – […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC — After the news media published excerpts of a draft opinion indicating that a majority of the justices on the U.S. Supreme Court are poised to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement: “It is clear the Republican Court has the votes to fully overturn Roe v. Wade. […]Read More
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