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Fall Paving to Begin in September

Pawtucket – Mayor Donald R. Grebien and the Pawtucket City Council have announced that fall paving will begin in September. After completing 4.5 miles in the spring, the City will be repaving 1.87 miles in the Fall of 2022, bringing the total of repaved roads to 137 miles, approximately 80% of all city streets since 2011. […]Read More

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EPI OUTLINES ISSUES AFFECTING LOWER-INCOME RHODE ISLANDERS IN 2022 CANDIDATE

PROVIDENCE – The Economic Progress Institute (EPI) released its 2022 Candidate Briefing Book today, outlining key economic issues affecting low- and modest-income Rhode Islanders. This major report will be provided to candidates seeking to serve as Rhode Island’s next governor and lieutenant governor, and​ will also be distributed widely to policy makers and the community as a […]Read More

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Pawtucket man sentenced to serve 12 years in state prison

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket man was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve 12 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) after being found guilty of committing multiple counts of second degree child molestation in 2019 against a female victim under the age of 14. On […]Read More

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Whitehouse Announces Funding to Support Safe Housing for Victims of

$850k Congressionally Directed Spending request will allow Sojourner House to expand housing portfolio, provide supportive services to clients experiencing abuse Providence, RI – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse joined Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, Rhode Island Secretary of Housing Josh Saal, and representatives of Sojourner House this morning to announce $850,000 in federal funding for the agency […]Read More

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James Diossa Endorsed by Senator Melissa Murray

Woonsocket, RI, — Today, state Senator Melissa Murray, who represents communities in Woonsocket and North Smithfield, endorsed James Diossa for General Treasurer. Senator Murray issued the following statement in support of James: In many respects, municipal leaders are best positioned to pursue truly transformative change. They impact peoples’ everyday lives on such a personal and […]Read More

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Reed Announces $270,000 to Help Grow RI’s Specialty Crop Sector

CRANSTON, RI – In an effort to help Rhode Island farmers, food producers, and the state’s agricultural sector grow and develop a healthy, sustainable future, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced $270,000 in Specialty Crop Block Grants.  Administered at the federal level by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), these federal funds will be awarded to […]Read More