Tag: Alana O’Hare
Fighting crime complicated by upcoming election
The wave of highly publicized crimes that has swept through Providence in recent months has prompted no shortage of calls for action, but looming...
R.I. COVID-19 state of emergency extended through Sept. 1
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island will continue to remain under a state of emergency until early next month, at least.
Gov. Daniel J. McKee signed Thursday...
R.I. falls short of minority, women contracting requirement
PROVIDENCE – The state failed to meet its own minimum requirements for contracts and purchases awarded to women- and minority-owned businesses in fiscal 2020,...
R.I.’s COVID-19 state of emergency extended through Aug. 6
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island could continue to be under a state of emergency for at least another month.
Gov. Daniel J. McKee signed a new...
Providence school Superintendent Peters asked to resign by Infante-Green
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green Tuesday has asked Providence Superintendent of Schools Harrison Peters for his resignation, about a week after the arrest...
Inaction on marijuana legalization suits R.I. business groups
PROVIDENCE – If state lawmakers and Gov. Daniel J. McKee can’t find common ground on legislation to legalize recreational marijuana use this year, most...