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Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin today announced that Victor Arciliares (DOB: 12/1/88) was found guilty by a Providence County Superior Court jury of one count of first degree murder, discharging a firearm while committing a crime of violence, discharging a firearm from a motor vehicle, assault...

The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) announces that due to predicted low temperatures through the weekend, the following municipalities are offering warming centers: (Note: Changes and/or additions to this list are notated by an asterisk.) • Charlestown: Police Community Room;...

Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin today announced that Richard "Chinoz" Ibanez 9DOB: 9/20/90), with a last known address of 358 Cowden Street, Providence, pleaded guilty to two counts of first degree arson and two counts of conspiracy to commit first degree arson (P1-2012-2811AG). Ibanez is a...

The Commission took the following actions: Adopted Regulation 36-14-17009 – Out-of-State Travel. Regulation 36-14-17009 requires public officials and employees who file yearly financial statements to disclose whether they have received any out-of-state travel or travel-related expenses valued...

The Commission took the following actions: Issued Advisory Opinion 2012-34 to Shelley Pezza, a member of both the Foster School Committee and the Foster-Glocester Regional School Committee, opining that the Code of Ethics prohibits her from participating in and voting on matters before either...

The Commission took the following actions: Issued Advisory Opinion 2013-1 to Richard J. Fagnant, an alternate member of the Woonsocket Zoning Board, opining that he is not prohibited by the Code of Ethics from participating in the Zoning Board's consideration of a dimensional variance...

PROVIDENCE - A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report released today shows how each of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. is faring in implementing proven strategies that reduce tobacco use, such as comprehensive smoke-free policies, media campaigns, higher prices on tobacco...

Governor Has Been Focused on the 'Meds and Eds,' Spoke of Brain Science Potential at Providence Chamber Annual Meeting in November Providence, RI - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today said he looks forward to working with the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce to capitalize on Rhode Island's...

The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) announces that due to predicted low temperatures, the following municipalities are offering warming centers: • Charlestown: Town Hall; 4540 S. County Trail; Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. • Charlestown: Police Community Room; 4901 Old Post Rd.;...

January 24, 2013 "Today marks a historic first step toward the legal recognition of same-sex marriages for Rhode Island gay and lesbian couples, whom we know as our neighbors and co-workers, our family members and friends. "I applaud our House of Representatives for their forward-thinking ...