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Attorney General Neronha and Commissioner Infante-Green issue guidance to schools on protection of students’ rights
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Attorney General Neronha and Commissioner Infante-Green issue guidance to schools

LPR News January 28, 2025

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today shared guidance with school officials on safeguarding the rights of Rhode Island school children regardless of their nationality or immigration status. Recent changes to federal immigration enforcement policies are prompting questions about the potential presence of federal law enforcement, including Immigration and Customs […]Read More

City of Providence Releases Life at Night Report
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City of Providence Releases Life at Night Report

LPR News January 28, 2025

Report Highlights Nearly $1 Billion Annual Impact of the City’s Nighttime Economy PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism today released the City of Providence’s Life at Night Report, a comprehensive analysis of the city’s vibrant nighttime economy. As New England’s Creative Capital, Providence has long […]Read More

Amo Statement on Trump Decision to Freeze Federal Funding
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Amo Statement on Trump Decision to Freeze Federal Funding

LPR News January 28, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) released the following statement: “The Donald Trump funding freeze is unlawful, chaotic, and deeply harmful to the entire country,” said Congressman Gabe Amo, a member of the House Committee on the Budget. “This action will bring great pain to many — from community health centers to federal programs that help feed hungry […]Read More

U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan has temporarily blocked the Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans till Monday, February 3.
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U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan has temporarily blocked the

LPR News January 28, 2025

Special Update: OMB Freeze of Federal Grants and Loans Last night, the Trump Administration announced an immediate freeze of federal grant, loan, and other financial assistance funds related to the executive orders it has issued in the past week.   We strongly encourage you to read the order here. As of writing, there are reports […]Read More

Attorney General Neronha renews call for CRMC reform following Quidnessett decision
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Attorney General Neronha renews call for CRMC reform following Quidnessett

LPR News January 28, 2025

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement following today’s decision by the Coastal Resource Management Council (CRMC) to deny Quidnessett Country Club’s petition to reclassify abutting waters. “Of course, I am pleased that the CRMC ultimately rejected Quidnessett’s request, but regardless, we need reform and we need it now,” said Attorney […]Read More

State of Rhode Island Initiates Limited, Phased Relaunch of RIBridges Customer Portal
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State of Rhode Island Initiates Limited, Phased Relaunch of RIBridges

LPR News January 23, 2025

Rhode Islanders Urged to Access Benefits Portal Only After Receiving Official E-mail from State PROVIDENCE, RI — This week, the State of Rhode Island will begin a controlled, phased relaunch of the HealthyRhode customer portal associated with RIBridges system, which manages many of the State’s social service and benefit programs as well as its health insurance […]Read More

Kick Off For The 2025 Transform Rhode Island Scholarship Program
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Kick Off For The 2025 Transform Rhode Island Scholarship Program

LPR News January 23, 2025

Pictured above standing, left to right: TRIS Leader Chachi Carvalho, TRIS scholarship recipients Adrian Bautista (The Met), Caroline Kanaczet (St. Mary Academy – Bay View), Zach Pinto (Emerson U/Shea), Kaitlyn Santilli (La Salle), Zach Jean-Pierre (Cranston West), Jalisa Ramos (CCRI, The Met), Daisha Jackson (The Met, SNHU online) and POC Founder Barbara Papitto. Front kneeling: […]Read More

Jenks Park Pediatrics Continues To Provide Care For The Uninsured
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Jenks Park Pediatrics Continues To Provide Care For The Uninsured

LPR News January 23, 2025

On any given weekday, Jenks Park Pediatrics (JPP), is bustling with life. Immigrant families seeking refuge arrive to the Central Falls practice usually by word-of-mouth. “With POC support we continue to provide free care to children and women without insurance: primary care for the kids and breast and cervical cancer screening for women,” said Dr. Beata Nelken, Jenks […]Read More

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