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North Providence Democratic Committee Overwhelmingly Endorses Governor McKee for Re-Election
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North Providence Democratic Committee Overwhelmingly Endorses Governor McKee for Re-Election

LPR News June 23, 2026

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The North Providence Democratic Town Committee last night voted overwhelmingly to endorse Governor Dan McKee for re-election, backing his campaign by a vote of 37-2. The endorsement adds to the growing coalition supporting Governor McKee, including UNAP, Secretary of State Gregg Amore, General Treasurer James A. Diossa, and municipal leaders from across the […]Read More

McKee Administration Awards $9.5 Million through Housing 2030 Public Developer Program
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McKee Administration Awards $9.5 Million through Housing 2030 Public Developer

LPR News June 23, 2026

Awarded developments will create 102 affordable rental homes, including 50 homes for extremely low-income Rhode Islanders PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Executive Office of Housing (EOH) today announced $9.5 million in awards through the Housing 2030 Public Developer Program, a bond-funded initiative designed to empower Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) and their nonprofit […]Read More

Governor Dan McKee to File Declaration of Candidacy for Re-Election
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Governor Dan McKee to File Declaration of Candidacy for Re-Election

LPR News June 23, 2026

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Today, Tuesday, June 23, Governor Dan McKee officially filed his declaration of candidacy for re-election to keep lowering costs for working families, defending access to health care, and fighting back against Donald Trump’s efforts to gut the programs, protections, and jobs Rhode Islanders depend on. Since taking office, Governor McKee has delivered real […]Read More

Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Opening of Summer Meal Sites, Waterparks, Pools and Enrichment Opportunities for Summer 2026
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Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Opening of Summer Meal Sites, Waterparks,

LPR News June 23, 2026

Providence Waterparks and Pools Reopen, Summer Meal Service Begins   Providence, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined Providence City Council President Pro Tempore Juan Pichardo, Providence Public Schools Chief of Family & Community Engagement Carino Pinto, Superintendent of Providence Parks Wendy Nilsson, Director of Recreations Sean Holley and DoorDash Public Engagement Manager Daniela Michanie to announce that Summer Meal Sites in Providence will begin to open for the season on June 29 and continue through the […]Read More

Pawtucket Announces $30 Million Infrastructure Investment to Unlock Phase 1B of Tidewater Landing
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Pawtucket Announces $30 Million Infrastructure Investment to Unlock Phase 1B

LPR News June 22, 2026

New pedestrian bridge, stormwater upgrades, public amenities, and housing are moving forward in the district. PAWTUCKET, RI – Mayor Donald Grebien, joined by Governor Dan McKee and development partners, today announced a $30 million investment in critical infrastructure to help realize the full potential of Phase 1B of the Tidewater Landing project. Financed through low-cost loans […]Read More

Magaziner Statement on Trump Administration Reversing Plan to End Ocean Monitoring Services Critical to Rhode Island
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Magaziner Statement on Trump Administration Reversing Plan to End Ocean

LPR News June 22, 2026

WARWICK, RI – Today, the Trump Administration announced it is abandoning plans to dismantle deep-sea monitoring instruments that provide critical data on ocean conditions and weather forecasting, following advocacy by Representative Seth Magaziner and Congressional colleagues to keep the system operational. Magaziner released the following statement: “After many of us sounded the alarm, the president finally […]Read More

Mayor Brett Smiley Signs FY2027 Budget
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Mayor Brett Smiley Signs FY2027 Budget

LPR News June 22, 2026

Providence to Maintain and Build on City Services Without Raising Taxes PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined City Council President Rachel Miller and City leaders at Mount Hope Community Center to officially sign the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The budget maintains essential city services that neighbors depend on without raising taxes, while making critical investments in emergency housing relief, public safety, infrastructure, public libraries, cultural programming, climate resiliency and other priorities that support neighborhoods across Providence. The signing […]Read More

Vic Mellor Won’t Seek RIGOP Convention Endorsement: “Rhode Island Last Isn’t a Slogan, It’s the Data”
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Vic Mellor Won’t Seek RIGOP Convention Endorsement: “Rhode Island Last

LPR News June 22, 2026

The Marine veteran credits new state party chairman Allyn Meyers for beginning to move the RIGOP toward America First, but says the hurdles are too big to make a difference this cycle, and Rhode Islanders can’t wait. “Our people have the Gaspee spirit. Their leadership has been anything but.” WARWICK, R.I. — Vic Mellor, Republican […]Read More

Providence Fire Department to Celebrate Graduation of 17 New Firefighters from 58th Training Academy
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Providence Fire Department to Celebrate Graduation of 17 New Firefighters

LPR News June 22, 2026

The Providence Fire Department, joined by Mayor Brett Smiley, will hold its 58th Entry-Level Training Academy Graduation Ceremony this morning at 9:30 a.m. at Bishop McVinney Auditorium. Seventeen recruits are expected to graduate after successfully completing the department’s entry-level training program. Mayor Brett Smiley and Fire Chief Derek Silva will join department members, graduates, and their families to recognize the accomplishments […]Read More

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