PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 19 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Jan. 18, 2023: Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that the Office has charged a Massachusetts-based construction firm and a former employee with illegally dumping thousands of tons of contaminated fill at project sites in Providence during the construction of the Route 6/10 Interchange construction project. Today's charges, filed by way of criminal information more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 19 (TNSjou) -- Brown University issued the following news release: * * * A study by Brown researchers finds that changes in tectonic plate thickness across the Denali Fault in Alaska impacts where it is located, shedding light on how major faults and earthquakes occur. * * * When the rigid plates that make up the Earth's lithosphere brush against one another, they often form visible boundaries, known as faults, on the planet's surface. Strike-slip faults, such  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 21 -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management issued the following news release: The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is soliciting comments on studies detailing total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) developed for bacteria impairments of the Nonquit Pond tributaries in Tiverton and Little Compton - Borden Brook, Quaker Creek, and Tributary to Nonquit Pond - and will hold a virtual public workshop on Monday, Jan. 30. At the workshop, DEM rep more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 18 -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management issued the following news release: Noting that it is archery and small game season on the hunting calendar, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is urging all recreational users of state management areas and undeveloped state parks to wear 200 square inches of solid, daylight fluorescent orange clothing while using these areas. For public safety, wearing bright orange articles of clothing is more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Jan. 18 (TNSper) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: The University of Rhode Island announced today that former U.S. Rep. James Langevin has been appointed a visiting scholar in the Department of Political Science. Langevin retired this month after more than 20 years representing Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he was a senior member of House Committees on Armed Services and Homeland Security more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 18 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following remarks on Jan. 17, 2023, on State of the State Address: * * * As Prepared for Delivery Mister Speaker, Mister President, distinguished members of the Assembly, members of our Congressional Delegation, General Officers, Chief Justice and members of the Judiciary, municipal leaders, members of my cabinet and Rhode Islanders watching at home - good evening. Just two weeks ago, I had the honor of bei more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 19 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Jan. 18, 2023: Governor Dan McKee today announced that he is deploying a new leadership team for the state's Department of Housing. The Governor has asked Stefan Pryor to serve as Rhode Island's Secretary of Housing and will be nominating him to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Rhode Island Housing. During this critical period, Pryor will oversee the State's housing efforts, esta more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 20 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Jan. 19, 2023: Governor Dan McKee today submitted his FY24 "RI Ready" budget to the General Assembly, putting forth key investments to ensure Rhode Island is ready to build on the state's momentum. The Governor's budget proposal focuses on maintaining a trend of fiscal responsibility with no broad-based tax increases, while proposing a nearly $100 million tax relief plan, critical in more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 20 (TNSper) -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Jan. 19, 2023: Governor Dan McKee today named Marc Crisafulli as Chair of the I-195 Commission. "Marc Crisafulli understands economic development and has been a leader in Rhode Island's business community for decades," said Governor McKee. "I'm pleased to appoint him Chair of the I-195 Redevelopment District Commission and have the opportunity to leverage his extensive exper more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 18 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: In his State of the State Address tonight, Governor Dan McKee rolled out a nearly $100 million tax relief plan to support Rhode Island families and businesses as part of his FY24 budget proposal. "Rhode Island families and businesses are ready for more tax relief and our Administration is ready to deliver," said Governor Dan McKee. "We know that Rhode Islanders are still dealing with r more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 20 (TNSrpt) -- Brown University issued the following news release: * * * As deadly synthetic opioids poison communities nationwide, U.S. Senator Jack Reed joined state and law enforcement officials, and researchers at Brown's School of Public Health, to discuss a coordinated response. * * * Like states across the country, Rhode Island is contending with a drug addiction and overdose crisis largely attributable to fentanyl, an especially potent synthetic opioid  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 18 (TNSper) -- Brown University issued the following news release: * * * The retired U.S. congressman and native Rhode Islander will lead an undergraduate study group confronting the topic of cybersecurity, giving students unique insight into his more than three decades of governing experience. * * * James Langevin, who retired in January from a public service career in Congress after representing Rhode Island's second district in the U.S. House of Representati more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 18 (TNSper) -- Providence College issued the following news release on Jan. 17, 2023: Providence College (PC) announced today that it has named Margaret Watkins, Ph.D., as dean of the College's School of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Watkins, who currently serves as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Seattle Pacific University, a private, liberal arts, Christian university in Seattle, Washington, will begin her tenure at PC effective July 1. "We are delighted  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 20 -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management issued the following news release: The Light Foundation is teaming up with the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) for their third annual mentored youth wild turkey hunt this spring. The two-day event, set for April 21-22, is free and open to youths 12 to 15, whether they are first-time or proficient hunters. The event kicks off with a welcome dinner on Friday, April 21, at Addieville East Far more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Jan. 21 (TNSper) -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: Roger Williams University alumnus Colonel Hugh T. Clements, Jr. will serve as the new Director of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), the U.S. Department of Justice announced yesterday. A distinguished police officer and Chief of the Providence Police Department, Clements will lead the Justice Department's COPS Office in advancing the practice of community policing by t more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Jan. 18 (TNSper) -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: On Jan. 13, the Rhode Island Police Chiefs' Association inducted its 2023 executive board and installed Roger Williams University alumnus Kevin M. Lynch, Chief of the Bristol Police Department, as president at the annual officers ceremony held at the university. Lynch has led a distinguished 35-year career in law enforcement and public service across police departments and state agencies in Rhode Is more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 20 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following statement on Jan. 19, 2023: * * * Andrea Palagi, Communications Director to Governor Dan McKee, today issued the following statement. "Today, Governor Dan McKee transmitted his FY24 budget proposal to the General Assembly. "At his direction, the budget includes proposals to provide insurance coverage for abortion-related services for state employees and individuals enrolled in Medicaid. This will  more PR