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Unemployment fraud under FBI investigation in Rhode Island

Government 05/08/2020

PROVIDENCE – The FBI has joined an investigation into unemployment fraud in Rhode Island, WJAR-TV NBC 10 reported on May 5. “The FBI, Rhode Island...

STATE AGENCIES, including the R.I. State Police, have launched a new initiative and unit designed to catch and arrest impaired drivers in Rhode Island.

State agencies launch DUI initiative

Government 12/19/2019

PROVIDENCE – A new task force has been formed to fight driving under the influence, the R.I. Department of Transportation, R.I. State Police and...

‘Ransomware’ shuts down part of town’s computer network in East Greenwich

Government 12/13/2019

EAST GREENWICH – A recent cyber intrusion took down some parts of the town’s computer network, WPRI-TV CBS 12 reported Dec. 8. Town Manager Andrew...

Loan repayment program a recruiting tool in opioid battle

Financial Services 11/08/2019

A federal loan repayment program aimed at getting more health care providers to help people suffering from opioid dependency is crucial to fighting what...

Raimondo orders DOH to issue ban on flavored e-cigarettes

Government 09/25/2019

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo on Wednesday ordered the R.I. Department of Health to issue an emergency order banning the sale of flavored...

R.I. students to benefit from school supplies collected by police, HarborOne

Nonprofit 08/16/2019

PROVIDENCE – As the new school year approaches, backpacks and school supplies are top of mind, especially for charitable organizations looking to help needy...

THE R.I. ATTORNEY GENERAL'S Office and the R.I. State Police will have access to records from the Diocese of Providence related to child sexual abuse allegations dating back to the 1950s. The landmark Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul is the symbol of the diocese. / PBN FILE PHOTO/CHRIS BERGENHEIM

A.G.’s office and State Police get access to child sex abuse...

Government 07/23/2019

PROVIDENCE – R.I. Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of Providence to gain access...

Lining up for next windfall

Cover Story 07/12/2019

In November 1998, Rhode Island was part of a historic settlement with the tobacco industry to pay for the health care costs of smoking...

THE R.I. STATE POLICE issued 507 citations over the Independence Day holiday weekend from July 3-7.

R.I. State Police conduct 486 vehicle stops over July 4 holiday...

Government 07/09/2019

PROVIDENCE – Over the Independence Day holiday weekend, the R.I. State Police received 953 calls for service and conducted 486 motor vehicle stops, the...