LPR News

Community Culture Education Health LPR News News

BCBSRI named national Healthy People 2030 Champion

PROVIDENCE, R.I.  – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has been recognized as a Healthy People 2030 Champion by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. As a Healthy People 2030 Champion, BCBSRI has demonstrated a commitment to helping achieve the Healthy People 2030 vision […]Read More

Community Culture Education LPR News News Politics

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Raimondo and U.S. Secretary of State

Commerce and State to co-host convening to advance global cooperation toward the safe, secure, and trustworthy development of artificial intelligence WASHINGTON – Following Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo’s announcement of the launch of the International Network of AI Safety Institutes during the AI Seoul Summit in May, the U.S. Commerce Department and U.S. State Department […]Read More

Art & Life Community Culture Events LPR News News

The Latin Recording Academy® announces 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®

“Catalina,” “Con Dinero Y Sin Dinero,” “Derrumbe,” “Igual Que Un Ángel,” “Mambo 23,” “Mi Ex Tenía Razón,” “Mil Veces,” “Monaco,” “Tenochtitlán” and “Una Vida Pasada” nominated for Record Of The Year “Autopoiética,” “Boca Chueca, Vol. 1,” “Bolero,” “Cuatro,” “García,” “Las Letras Ya No Importan,” “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran,” “Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season),” “Radio Güira” […]Read More

Community Culture LPR News News Politics

FY 2025 Monthly Revenue Assessment Report for August 2024

Providence, R.I. — The Office of Revenue Analysis (ORA) today released its FY 2025 Revenue Assessment Report for August 2024. This monthly report compares the adjusted general revenues by revenue source on a fiscal year-to-date and monthly basis to expected general revenues by revenue source. Expected general revenues are estimated by the ORA from the revenue […]Read More

Art & Life Community Culture Education LPR News News Politics

Rhode Island Department of Education to Celebrate Educator Excellence at

Rhode Island educators to dedicate luminarias at special recognition event PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green today announced that the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) will once again honor Rhode Island educators for their outstanding service and dedication to the profession and to their students with WaterFire: A Salute to […]Read More

Art & Life Community Culture Events Health LPR News News Politics

Reed Rallies Ahead of Key Vote on IVF Access &

While Democrats Clear & Consistent in Support of IVF – Trump Republicans Still Opposed WASHINGTON, DC – Earlier this year, Senate Republicans blocked legislation that would enshrine a nationwide right to access in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment and other fertility care.  But after the Republican nominee for president reversed course on his support for access to […]Read More

Art & Life Community Education Events LPR News News Politics

Mayor Smiley, Colonel Perez Announce Providence Police Department Recruitment Drive

The PPD is accepting applications for the 73rd Providence Police Department Training Academy Providence, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Chief of Police Colonel Oscar L. Perez, Jr. announced this morning that applications for the hiring process for the 73rd Providence Police Department Training Academy are now being accepted. All those interested in a […]Read More

Art & Life Community Education Events Health LPR News News Politics

Rhode Island Becomes First New England State to Announce the

PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm, joined by Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER), announced the launch of the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program. The HEAR program, administered by OER, will support the adoption of ENERGY STAR certified heat pump clothes dryers, electric […]Read More

Art & Life Community Culture Health LPR News News Politics

Washington Trust opens its 28th branch in Olneyville – Providence,

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Washington Trust officially announced the opening of its 28th branch location located in the Olneyville neighborhood of Providence at 1917 Westminster St, Providence, RI.   Edward O. “Ned” Handy III, Washington Trust Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Mary E. Noons, Washington Trust President and Chief Operating Officer, as well as other members of the Bank’s […]Read More