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BREEZE AIRWAYS LAUNCHES NEW INTERNATIONAL ROUTE FROM PVD TO CANCUN

Warwick, RI – September 25, 2025 – Breeze Airways is testing the waters of international air travel from Rhode Island’s T. F. Green International Airport (PVD), announcing the launch of a new, limited-time route to Cancun, Mexico. This exciting 8-week trial route will begin operating in midFebruary, providing travelers from Rhode Island and the region […]Read More

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Statement from Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos on Trump Administration Decision

PROVIDENCE, RI – In response to news that the United States Department of Agriculture will cease issuing the Household Food Security Report, which is the definitive measure of food insecurity in the United States, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos issued the following statement:   “The Trump Administration wants to hide the data on how his policies […]Read More

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Treasurer Diossa Joins Governor McKee, Legislators Ciccone and Cortvriend, Rhode

PROVIDENCE, RI – General Treasurer James A. Diossa yesterday joined Senate Majority Leader Frank Ciccone (sponsor), Representative Terri Cortvriend, the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, and the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns, as Governor Dan McKee signed the “Resilient Rhody Infrastructure Fund” (H 6252 / S 1070) into law.   The legislation, introduced at the […]Read More

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Amo, Magaziner Lead Opposition to Erasing RI Senator’s Legacy by

Named after its creator, Rhode Island Senator Claiborne Pell, Workforce Pell Grants help break down barriers to higher education and trade school. PROVIDENCE, RI – TODAY, Congressmen Gabe Amo (RI-01) and Seth Magaziner (RI-02) called on leaders of the House Appropriations Committee to preserve the dignity and purpose of the Workforce Pell Grant and oppose renaming the grants […]Read More

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Governor McKee, RI Life Science Hub Announce Five Foundational Companies

Managed by Portal Innovations, the state’s first life science incubator will officially open during the first quarter of 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the state-supported organization Rhode Island Life Science Hub (RILSH) today announced five inaugural members at Ocean State Labs, the state’s first life science incubator designed to support and accelerate the growth of innovative […]Read More

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Attorney General Neronha reaffirms commitment to fighting for clean energy

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Neronha today issued the following statement after a federal court in Washington, D.C. granted a motion for preliminary injunction in Ørsted’s case against the Trump Administration, allowing for work on the Revolution Wind project to proceed. “Today’s legal victory in Washington, D.C. reaffirms what we know to be true: this […]Read More

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Join Navigant Credit Union October 4th for Their Shred Event

Safely shred your old documents and protect your privacy. October 4th • 12:00pm – 3:00pm Identity theft is becoming increasingly more common. Members and Non-Members are invited to attend our Community Shred Event hosted at the branches below to safely dispose of sensitive documentation. Shredding any documents containing important information is a crucial step you can take […]Read More

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OCEAN STATE 2026 GEARING UP FOR NEXT YEAR’S “SUMMER OF

PRE-APPLICATION FOR EVENT GRANT FUNDING NOW OPEN PROVIDENCE – As Rhode Island businesses, government officials, and safety experts gear up for a busy summer of tourism in 2026, plans are underway to create a 39-day celebration of soccer, culture, and the arts here in Rhode Island that will be branded as the Rhode Island Summer of Soccer. This […]Read More

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Governor McKee and Executive Office of Housing Announce $3.6 Million

PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Executive Office of Housing announced approximately $3.6 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awards to ten municipalities. These funds will support critical public facility and infrastructure projects, as well as essential services that directly benefit Rhode Island residents, particularly those with low and moderate […]Read More