SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 — The U.S. Census Bureau today released population counts and statistics by sex and age for the 2020 Census for 300 detailed racial and ethnic groups, as well as 1,187 detailed tribes and villages of American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIAN). These data come from the Detailed Demographic and Housing Characteristics File A (Detailed […]Read More
Rental Housing Registry Providence, RI – Councilors received a proposed ordinance that would create a first-of-its-kind registration for all occupied and vacant rental units throughout the city of Providence. The aim of a rental registry is to help address longstanding health and safety issues, identify units that are not up to code, educate tenants and landlords on building […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement: “Unchecked Russian aggression jeopardizes America’s security. We can’t afford to let Putin win this fight because it will only […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement addressing the United States District Court’s decision in Rhode Island Association of Coastal Taxpayers v. Neronha, et al. to dismiss a constitutional challenge to Rhode Island’s shoreline access law: “I applaud Judge Smith’s decision to dismiss a challenge to Rhode Island’s shoreline access law and am pleased that the […]Read More
New survey tool bolsters engagement process for collecting community input for planning goals and policies PROVIDENCE, RI– Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced the launch of the Comprehensive Plan Survey, one of the City’s engagement tools for gathering input from residents and stakeholders on the City’s future growth, sustainability, and policy initiatives. This user-friendly survey […]Read More
Move expected to significantly expand access to mental health services PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced today that Rhode Island has joined the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), which will expand treatment options for people in need of care from a psychologist. Properly credentialed psychologists licensed and located […]Read More
Extended Application Period Open through November 17 PROVIDENCE, RI– Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced today the Providence School Board Nominating Committee is seeking qualified applicants to serve on the Providence School Board. Applications are open online now through Friday, November 17, 2023, at 4:30PM. This year’s process includes a longer application period to allow for […]Read More
Forthcoming plans will provide essential guidance for future housing policy and resource investments. PROVIDENCE – In an important step toward more holistically addressing the state’s housing challenges, the Rhode Island Department of Housing today announced that Abt Associates has been selected as the vendor to support the development of statewide housing plans that will describe […]Read More
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Lives Lost PROVIDENCE, RI – Ahead of the 22nd anniversary of September 11th on Monday, Governor Dan McKee and Lt. Governor Sabina Matos released the following statement: “On this 22nd anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks, we honor the treasured memories of those lost and the lasting legacy […]Read More
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 and Colonel Darnell S. Weaver announced today that the Statewide Grand Jury returned an indictment charging two Rhode Island men with the murder of Leila Duarte DaLuz, whose […]Read More
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