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Shooting at Allen Premium Outlets in Allen, Texas

Law enforcement responded to the Allen Premium Outlets on Saturday afternoon. The ATF described it as an “active shooter incident.” Law enforcement were responding to reports of an “active shooter” incident Saturday at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas, north of Dallas, officials said. The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives described the situation as […]Read More

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15 nonprofits win $3.25 million to address opioid use

Grants are fully funded with proceeds from the state’s Opioid Settlement Agreement The McKee Administration’s Executive Office of Health and Human Services and the Rhode Island Foundation announced $3.25 million in grant funding to 15 nonprofit organizations, including the Woonsocket Prevention Coalition, to address opioid use, treatment and prevention.    “The grants are fully funded with […]Read More

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Rep. Diaz, Sen. DiMario host 13th annual Child Care Awareness

STATE HOUSE — After years of virtual programs, Rep. Grace Diaz (D-Dist. 11, Providence) and Sen. Alana DiMario (D-Dist. 36, North Kingstown, Narragansett, New Shoreham), co-chairwomen of the Permanent Legislative Commission on Child Care, celebrated Child Care Awareness and Early Care and Education Advocacy Day at the State House Tuesday. Child Care Day is an […]Read More

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Smiley Selected as One of Nation’s Outstanding Rising Leaders

Joins group of the most innovative Democratic state and local officials working to solve America’s most pressing challenges Washington, D.C. – Today, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley was selected as one of 22 leaders from across the country to join the NewDEAL (Developing Exceptional American Leaders), a selective national network of state and local elected officials […]Read More