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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island’s 2027 BlueAngel

PROVIDENCE, R.I.  — Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) will soon begin accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for its BlueAngel Community Health Grants. The grant funding for 2027 will support projects related to housing, food, maternal health, and youth mental health. For more than 25 years, BCBSRI has invested in programs that help […]Read More

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Pawtucket Arts Festival Returns August 28 – September 7, Culminating

PAWTUCKET, R.I. – This morning, the City of Pawtucket announced the lineup for the 2026 Pawtucket Arts Festival, occurring August 28 through September 7, alongside community partners, supporters, sponsors, and volunteers near the Looff Carousel at Slater Park. Each year, the Pawtucket Arts Festival brings together residents and visitors for a showcase of art, music, culture, food, and […]Read More

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Governor McKee Signs Executive Order Directing $28 Million in Emergency

Executive Order delivers direct bill relief to every residential electric customer as Rhode Island faces double-digit winter price spike PROVIDENCE, RI — Governor Dan McKee today signed an Executive Order directing $28 million in emergency relief to help protect all households from a double-digit winter price spike announced earlier today by Rhode Island Energy. Governor McKee signed the […]Read More

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Cranston Police Department Becomes First in Rhode Island to Earn

CRANSTON, RI (August 3, 2026) – The Cranston Police Department has become the first law enforcement agency in Rhode Island to earn Gold Level Certification from CIT International, a national organization that recognizes excellence in Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) programs. The certification reflects the department’s commitment to implementing nationally recognized best practices in responding to […]Read More

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Following Strong Debate Performance, Elected Leaders Across Rhode Island Endorse

August 12, 2026 (PROVIDENCE, RI) — Today, on the heels of a strong performance by Kim Ahern in the first televised debate for Attorney General, 16 elected officials from across Rhode Island announced their endorsement of Kim Ahern, joining a growing list of 38 local leaders, unions, Democratic organizations, abortion rights groups, women’s rights groups, […]Read More

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Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue USPS over unlawful attempt to

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service (USPS) challenging its new rule that purports to grant USPS the authority to regulate mail voting in elections. Tens of millions of voters across the country rely on mail-in ballots, and the coalition argues USPS’s rule […]Read More

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Secretary of State Amore, Attorney General Neronha Remind Voters of

PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and Attorney General Peter F. Neronha are today, on the first day of early voting for the statewide primary, reminding Rhode Islanders of important resources as they exercise their right to vote.   The RI Department of State and Office of the Attorney General maintain a “Know Your […]Read More