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Governor McKee Signs Executive Order Protecting Access to Reproductive Health

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today signed an executive order protecting access to reproductive health care in Rhode Island, ensuring that individuals who come to Rhode Island seeking reproductive health services will be safeguarded from legal liability in other states. “Women should be trusted with their own health care decisions, and here in Rhode Island, we firmly support […]Read More

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Providence Public Schools Remind Families of July 6 Pre-K Lottery

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Providence Public School District (PPSD) is reminding families that the deadline to enter the Rhode Island Pre-Kindergarten (RI Pre-K) Lottery is next Wednesday, July 6. The full-day program is a lottery-based, free, high-quality service funded and overseen by the Rhode Island Department of Education. “By starting your child’s learning journey at […]Read More

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Application Period Open for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of

Rhode Island nonprofit agencies invited to apply for grant support for initiatives that support access to healthy and affordable housing PROVIDENCE, R.I. (July 1, 2022) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is now accepting applications for 2023 BlueAngel Community Health Grants. The program will fund initiatives supporting access to healthy and affordable housing. Especially […]Read More

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AAA: Rhode Island Gas Prices Down 8 Cents

Providence, R.I., July 5, 2022 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 8 cents from last week ($4.89), averaging $4.81 per gallon. Today’s price is 12 cents lower than a month ago ($4.93), and $1.80 higher than July 5, 2021 ($3.01). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 1 cent higher than the national average. The national average for a […]Read More

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Holiday hours at your local Post Office

Closed to celebrate Independence Day Rhode Island – Post Offices across the state will be closed on Monday, July 4, as we celebrate the anniversary of our nation’s independence. Street delivery on Monday will be limited to guaranteed overnight parcels and there will be no collection of mail. Full retail and delivery operations will resume on Tuesday, July 6. The Postal […]Read More