BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: PROVIDENCE, R.I. - A California woman admitted to a federal judge in Providence, RI, that she participated in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Rhode Island and that in June of 2022, she distributed over three pounds of crystal methamphetamine and was in possession of over two- and one-half pounds of crystal methamphetamine, annou  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 31 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office recently awarded three 2023 Regional Wastewater Treatment Awards to Rhode Island wastewater facilities and individuals to recognize them for their commitment to improving water quality. The EPA Regional Wastewater Awards Program recognizes personnel in the wastewater field who have provided invaluable public service managin  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 2 (TNSres) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will conduct comprehensive reviews of completed cleanup work at three National Priorities List (NPL) Superfund sites in Rhode Island this year. Each individual site will undergo a legally required Five-Year Review to ensure that previous remediation efforts at the sites continue to protect public health and the environment. Once the Fiv  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2024: The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Rhode Island affected by severe storms, flooding and tornadoes that began on Sept. 10. These taxpayers now have until June 17, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. The IRS is offering relief to any area desig  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 31 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2024: U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Cunha announced today that he has appointed Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin Love Hubbard to serve as Chief of the Office's Civil Division, overseeing a complex and growing practice that represents the interests of the United States in litigation in the federal District Courts as well as on appeal. The Division's work enc  more