Gov. Daniel McKee announced Wednesday that he has appointed Lt. Col. Darnell Weaver to be the next superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police, making him the first person of color to command the department.… MORE
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Former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung seeks congressional seat
Former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung officially launched his campaign Tuesday for the state’s seat in Congress being vacated by Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin.… MORE
Earth Day cleanup launches Rhody litter campaign
Joined on Earth Day by family members and a number of department directors, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee launched a statewide anti-litter campaign to encourage residents to “Keep Rhody Litter Free” all year long.… MORE
Ex-chair of tribe that welcomed Pilgrims goes on trial
A former chairperson of the Massachusetts tribe whose ancestors aided the Pilgrims goes on trial Tuesday for bribery, extortion and other federal charges related to the tribe’s planned casino project.… MORE
De la Cruz drops out of Rhode Island congressional race
Republican state Sen. Jessica de la Cruz has ended her bid for Congress just about a month after formally launching her campaign.… MORE
Lieutenant Governor Matos formally launches campaign
Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos Thursday formally launched her campaign for a full term, one year to the day since she was appointed to the position.… MORE
Mass. man leads police on three-state chase
A man wanted on an outstanding warrant led police on a chase from Massachusetts, through Rhode Island and into Connecticut before his pick-up truck was stopped by troopers following a standoff.… MORE
RI devotes $4.8 million to boost outdoor activities
Rhode Island is distributing $4.8 million in grants to 21 business entities, including seven cities and towns to support restaurants and other businesses with outdoor activities, expanding al fresco dining and sales that began at the height of the coronavirus pandemic.… MORE
Rhode Island settles with gas companies in pollution lawsuit
Rhode Island will get $15 million through a settlement with major oil and gas companies that allegedly polluted the state’s soil and groundwater with a gasoline additive, the attorney general announced Monday.… MORE
CVS, feds reach agreement on vaccine portal accessibility
CVS Pharmacy has reached a settlement with federal prosecutors that will ensure the company’s online vaccination scheduling portal remains fully accessible to people with disabilities, officials said Monday.… MORE
