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Important Information on the RIBridges Cyber Attack
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Important Information on the RIBridges Cyber Attack

LPR News December 21, 2024

Rhode Island’s state government announced that RIBridges, Rhode Island’s system for administering social programs and benefits, was hit by a cyberattack. The State has reported that there is a high probability that a cybercriminal has obtained files with personally identifiable information of Rhode Islanders who have used the system. Current customers will not be able […]Read More

Mayor Smiley to Announce Opening of Providence Ice Rink and Start of Winter Programming
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Mayor Smiley to Announce Opening of Providence Ice Rink and

LPR News December 20, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley will join Councilman Pichardo, actors from Trinity Repertory Company’s A Christmas Carol production and the Lillian Feinstein Elementary School Choir on Monday to announce the opening of the Providence Ice Rink following a transformative $2.5 million renovation. Located in the heart of Downtown, the rink will feature several […]Read More

City of Pawtucket Announces 2024-2025 Winter Preparedness Plan
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City of Pawtucket Announces 2024-2025 Winter Preparedness Plan

LPR News December 20, 2024

As winter weather approaches, the City of Pawtucket wants to ensure all residents are informed about snow and ice procedures. Please review the important details below to stay prepared and avoid fines during snow emergencies. For immediate snow updates, we encourage you to follow and/or subscribe to these platforms: Follow our Social Media: Facebook Instagram […]Read More

Governor McKee Shares Information for Protecting Children’s Credit
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Governor McKee Shares Information for Protecting Children’s Credit

LPR News December 20, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI — Governor Dan McKee has outlined resources available to help parents and families who may be concerned about the security of their children’s credit in light of the recent RIBridges data breach. “People need to act fast when it comes to protecting their personal information, and for some, that includes keeping an eye on […]Read More

Amo Statement on Voting to Keep Government Open
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Amo Statement on Voting to Keep Government Open

LPR News December 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) released the following statement: “Tonight, I voted to keep our government open, deliver critical aid to disaster-affected communities, and support farmers who feed America. This overwhelming voter is a recognition that our most basic responsibility can and should transcend partisanship,” said Congressman Gabe Amo. “For Rhode Island, it will create […]Read More

RI Delegation Wants Feds to Help Protect Residents in Wake of Cyberattack on RIBridges Computer System
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RI Delegation Wants Feds to Help Protect Residents in Wake

LPR News December 19, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to assist the state in the wake of a cyberattack against RIBridges – the state’s integrated online platform for social services – and mitigate the impact of the attack on Rhode Islanders, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and […]Read More

Governor McKee Releases Public Service Announcement on How Impacted Rhode Islanders can Protect Personal Information
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Governor McKee Releases Public Service Announcement on How Impacted Rhode

LPR News December 16, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee issued a message to the public urging Rhode Islanders who may have been impacted by the data security threat to RIBridges to take five key steps to protect their personal information.   “Right now, the most important thing for potentially impacted Rhode Islanders to do is protect your personal […]Read More

Amo Statement on National Defense Authorization Act
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Amo Statement on National Defense Authorization Act

LPR News December 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) released the following statement on the National Defense Authorization Act:   “The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is one of the most important annual bills that Congress works on — with a 60-plus year tradition of bipartisan passage given its importance to our servicemembers and national defense,” said Congressman […]Read More

Providence Public Schools to Host Annual School Choice Fair Thursday, December 12 for Current Pre-K, 5th Grade, and 8th Grade Students
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Providence Public Schools to Host Annual School Choice Fair Thursday,

LPR News December 11, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Providence Public School District (PPSD) will host its annual School Choice Fair on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Central High School from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. This event is a chance for families of rising kindergartners, sixth graders, and ninth graders to explore the exciting school options available for the […]Read More

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