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City of Pawtucket to Host Community Meetings Across All Districts
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City of Pawtucket to Host Community Meetings Across All Districts

LPR News March 20, 2026

PAWTUCKET, RI – The City of Pawtucket invites residents to participate in its 2026 Community Meetings, hosted by Mayor Donald R. Grebien and city officials. These meetings aim to foster open dialogue and meaningful community engagement. Scheduled in each city district, the meetings will give residents the opportunity to meet with city leaders, ask questions, […]Read More

Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island Awards Women & Infants Hospital with People4Equity Designation
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Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island Awards Women & Infants

LPR News March 20, 2026

Women & Infants Recognized for Commitment to Advancing Equitable, Patient Centered Care for Birthing People Across Rhode Island   Smithfield, RI – March 16, 2026 – Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (Neighborhood) has named Women & Infants Hospital (WIH) as the inaugural recipient of its People4Equity designation, recognizing the hospital’s strong commitment to advancing health equity and reducing disparities […]Read More

Amo, Franklin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand NOAA Research and Improve Severe Weather Protection
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Amo, Franklin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand NOAA Research and

LPR News March 20, 2026

The NOAA Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Research Act creates a research program to strengthen ocean observation and extreme weather prediction WASHINGTON, DC – TODAY, House Science, Space, and Technology Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) and Chairman Scott Franklin (R-FL-18) introduced the NOAA Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Research Act, a bipartisan bill establishing a research program […]Read More

Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Housing Stabilization Package to Further Protect Providence Neighbors
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Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Housing Stabilization Package to Further Protect

LPR News March 20, 2026

Councilman John Goncalves to Introduce Rental Assistance Ordinance on Thursday    PROVIDENCE, RI –  Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Providence City Councilman John Goncalves (Ward 1), Director of Housing and Human Services Emily Freedman and members of Providence’s housing community today gathered to announce the Smiley Administration’s multi-faceted Housing Stabilization Package, a slate of initiatives aimed at helping renters while the City expands housing supply to address the housing shortage. As Mayor Smiley outlined in his 2025 Housing Report, the City’s approach to addressing […]Read More

Governor McKee Joins Seniors And Advocates to Highlight Plan to Eliminate Tax on Social Security Benefits
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Governor McKee Joins Seniors And Advocates to Highlight Plan to

LPR News March 20, 2026

Governor McKee’s Proposal Puts Money Back In The Pockets Of More Than 32,000 Rhode Island Seniors PROVIDENCE – This week, Governor McKee joined senior citizens, advocates, and supporters at the Edward King House senior center in Newport to highlight his proposal to eliminate Rhode Island’s tax on Social Security benefits. While Donald Trump’s disastrous economic agenda drives up […]Read More

Mayor Brett Smiley to Host St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with Traditional Irish Music
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Mayor Brett Smiley to Host St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with

LPR News March 20, 2026

Councilor Vincent McCormack, Mayor of Athlone – Moate District to Join Providence’s Celebration  PROVIDENCE, RI- Mayor Brett P. Smiley alongside the Providence City Council invites the Providence community for a celebration of Irish culture with traditional Irish music and food as the City of Providence hosts this year’s annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Providence City Hall.    The celebration […]Read More

RI AnchorHome Helps 40+ Rhode Island Families Buy First Homes, State Investment Commission Expands Program
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RI AnchorHome Helps 40+ Rhode Island Families Buy First Homes,

LPR News March 20, 2026

Warwick, RI – Just three months after Treasurer James A. Diossa launched RI AnchorHome, Treasury will expand the initiative to $80 million following unanimous approval from the State Investment Commission. To date, the program has helped more than 40 Rhode Island families close on their first homes with over $16 million in funding. Rhode Island General Treasurer James A. […]Read More

Millions in grants to care for children with dental problems
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Millions in grants to care for children with dental problems

LPR News March 18, 2026

PROVIDENCE, RI — Four nonprofits are sharing more than $7.9 million in grants to provide dental care focused on Providence children through the Rhode Island Attorney General’s 6/10 Children’s Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation. “Supporting healthy and strong communities is at the heart of our work. Focusing the services on neighborhoods where health disparities are high will close gaps in […]Read More

Amo Condemns House Republicans for Refusing to End Trump’s Reckless War in Iran
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Amo Condemns House Republicans for Refusing to End Trump’s Reckless

LPR News March 6, 2026

Washington, DC – Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) issued the following statement after House Republicans blocked efforts to end Donald Trump’s war of choice in Iran: “House Republicans just greenlit Trump’s reckless march toward another forever war that is wasting billions of your taxpayer dollars and priceless American lives with no clear objective, no […]Read More

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