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Governor McKee, Rhode Island Department of Transportation Kick Off 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI — Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti, Jr., Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau President & CEO Kristen Adamo, Discover Newport Communications Director Cassandra Earle, and Seastreak President James Barker today kicked off the 2025 Providence-Newport Ferry season. The popular service returns for its 10th season today, Friday, […]Read More

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Governor McKee Awards $6.7 Million in Grants to Bolster Rhode

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee and his Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) announced $6.7 million in grants awarded to support 85 primary care practices across Rhode Island. “Access to quality care starts with strong primary care,” said Governor Dan McKee. “That’s why my administration is focused on supporting the recruitment and retention […]Read More

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Attorney General Neronha reaffirms support for LGBTQ+ community following Supreme

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement in response to a United States Supreme Court Decision upholding a Tennessee law that bans medical treatment for transgender youth. “Today, we hosted our Office’s annual Pride flag raising ceremony in support of the LGBTQ+ community here in Rhode Island. There is […]Read More

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State of Rhode Island’s Career Fair

Governor McKee delivered remarks at the State of Rhode Island’s career fair. The fair features 26 state agencies to showcase employment opportunities across Rhode Island and to connect directly with job seekers interested in public service careers. The career fair is taking place at Community College of Rhode Island — Knight Campus, 400 East Avenue, Warwick, […]Read More

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Congressmen Amo and Lynch Call for Oversight of Air Traffic

Since the start of 2025, the U.S. has experienced the deadliest domestic plane crash in a generation and several near misses.  WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) and Congressman Stephen Lynch (D-MA) are calling on the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study relocating the Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service (AOV). To improve the safety of our […]Read More

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Attorney General Neronha to host a roundtable discussion with physicians

PROVIDENCE, RI – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha will join approximately 25 doctors in a roundtable discussion, during which they will share experiences and perspectives with the Attorney General on Rhode Island’s health care challenges, and specifically those facing primary care. This discussion follows the Attorney General’s rollout of a series of initiatives aimed at providing immediate […]Read More

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RI Lawmakers Must Not Let Big Tobacco Turn Back the

In the final days of legislative session, Rhode Island lawmakers must prioritize public health over the tobacco industry’s bottom line  PROVIDENCE – JUNE 16, 2025 – In the days ahead, Rhode Island lawmakers may consider passing legislation that would make deadly and addictive tobacco products cheaper by reducing taxes on what the Food and Drug Administration […]Read More

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Congressman Amo Leads Introduction of Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution to Help

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) and Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) introduced a resolution to establish “Vets Get Outside Day” to support veterans struggling with mental health challenges. Nearly 460,000 veterans were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries between 2020 and 2022, and there were 6,146 veteran suicide deaths in 2020. U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Angus King […]Read More