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Plenty of heat at the LPR Political Barbecue

By Steve Klamkin Latino Public Radio   The gloves came off in a number of races as most of the candidates running in Rhode Island’s September 9 Statewide Primary Election appeared during Saturday night’s Political Barbecue on Latino Public Radio.   The candidates sat down for interviews with LPR’s Steve Klamkin and a cast of […]Read More

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City of Providence Announces Findings of Independent Review of Response

Independent review finds Providence response highly effective; City highlights steps already taken to strengthen preparedness   PROVIDENCE, R.I. The City of Providence today released an independent review of the City’s response to the December 13, 2025 mass shooting at Brown University, along with an update on actions the City has taken to strengthen emergency preparedness since the incident. The independent review, conducted by the Police Executive […]Read More

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Mayor Brett Smiley, HHS Release FY2026 Housing Progress Report 

Providence brought nearly twice as many new homes online as the previous fiscal year, with 40 % designated affordable PROVIDENCE, RI — Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the Providence Department of Housing and Human Services (HHS) today released the City of Providence’s second annual Housing Progress Report, highlighting significant progress in creating new homes, preserving existing affordable housing and protecting residents experiencing housing instability. In FY2026, Providence issued certificates of […]Read More

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Representatives Amo, Walkinshaw, Kelly, and Senator Markey Lead 134 Members

Trump’s refusal to spend funds as directed by Congress and dangerous proposed changes to PEPFAR defy congressional intent and threaten lives. Washington, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI), Congressman James Walkinshaw (D-VA), Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL), and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) led 134 Members of Congress in demanding the Trump administration release international […]Read More

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Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses Jason Knight for

The announcement underscores that Knight is the consensus choice for gun safety advocates in the race for Attorney General, thanks to his substantial record and deep commitment to fighting for commonsense gun safety and keeping Rhode Islanders safe. Barrington, RI – Today, Jason Knight announced that he received the endorsement of the Everytown for Gun […]Read More

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McKee Administration Awards $38.7 Million to Support The Production of

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Dan McKee, the Executive Office of Housing (EOH), and RIHousing today announced $38.7 million in the final wave of awards through the state’s 2026 consolidated “One Stop” housing funding round. These latest investments will support the production of 147 affordable homes across Rhode Island.   “Under my administration, we’ve increased new […]Read More

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Rhode Island Congressional Delegation Announces $4.6 Million for URI, CCRI

Rhode Island Congressional Delegation Announces $4.6 Million for URI, CCRI Engineering Workforce Development Program PROVIDENCE, RI — As demand grows for skilled engineers and technicians to power Rhode Island’s advanced manufacturing, marine, and clean energy sectors, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and Gabe Amo (RI-01) announced $4,619,389 of federal funding awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) […]Read More

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Politicians Roasted Again at LPR’s Political Barbacoa

Cranston, RI (August 28, 2026) – On Saturday, August 29, Latino Public Radio will once again host their popular Barbacoa Politica (Political BBQ), an event that attracts Rhode Island politicians from both sides of the aisle!   LPR’s hosts will be Steve Klamkin and Reynaldo Almonte, LPR’s General Manager. Tune in to watch it live […]Read More