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Central Falls Schools and We Share Hope Cut Ribbon on New ‘Feed the Future’ School Food Pantry
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Central Falls Schools and We Share Hope Cut Ribbon on

LPR News November 4, 2022

CENTRAL FALLS, RI – Starting this Monday, November 7th, students and their families in Central Falls will have improved access to fresh and shelf-stable foods thanks to the district’s new Feed the Future food pantry. At 11 am on Monday, 11/7, officials from the Central Falls School District (CFSD), The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), Central Falls’ […]Read More

Governor McKee Announces Over $166 Million in Funding for Affordable Housing Available
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Governor McKee Announces Over $166 Million in Funding for Affordable

LPR News November 4, 2022

RIHousing opens competitive funding round for financing to support construction and preservation of affordable homes NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI – Governor Dan McKee today was joined by U.S. Senator Jack Reed, Housing Secretary Josh Saal and RIHousing to announce the availability of more than $166 million in funding to support affordable housing efforts across the state. Funding […]Read More

Governor McKee, RIDE Award More Than $347,000 to Seven Districts to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness
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Governor McKee, RIDE Award More Than $347,000 to Seven Districts

LPR News November 4, 2022

Subgrants will assist school districts in facilitating enrollment, attendance, and success of students experiencing homelessness PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green today announced that the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) has awarded more than $347,000 in McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act Education for Homeless Children and Youth subgrants to seven school districts […]Read More

RI Seafood Launches New Website Tools and “Fishline” App to Help Local Consumers Find Fresh, Local Seafood
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RI Seafood Launches New Website Tools and “Fishline” App to

LPR News November 4, 2022

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Seafood Marketing Collaborative has launched a mobile app and a redesigned website to heighten Rhode Island consumers’ awareness of the value, appeal, and year-round availability of fresh, local Rhode Island seafood, Governor Dan McKee announced today. Developed in partnership with the Commercial Fisheries Center of Rhode Island, the new app, FishLine, lets […]Read More

Governor McKee, Rhode Island Leaders Highlight Historic Investments in 21st Century Schools Statewide
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Governor McKee, Rhode Island Leaders Highlight Historic Investments in 21st

LPR News November 4, 2022

State Progress Report on Providence Public Schools Improvements Released; Request for Proposal will Launch for Next School Facility Assessment PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, Governor Dan McKee was joined by Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, Treasurer Seth Magaziner, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Superintendent Javier Montañez, and students and staff at Providence’s Hope High School in front its auditorium to […]Read More

Giffords PAC Endorses Governor Dan McKee
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Giffords PAC Endorses Governor Dan McKee

LPR News November 4, 2022

Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords recognizes McKee’s leadership as “critical” to ending gun violence PROVIDENCE – On Friday, October 28th, Giffords PAC — the gun safety organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords — announced its endorsement of Governor Dan McKee. “As Governor, there is nothing more important to me than keeping Rhode Islanders safe in their […]Read More

Governor McKee, Rhode Island Department of Housing Commit $9.5M to Expand Legal Services Resources for Housing Stability
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Governor McKee, Rhode Island Department of Housing Commit $9.5M to

LPR News November 4, 2022

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Secretary of Housing Secretary Josh Saal announced on Friday, October 28th, that the State has committed $9.5 million in federal funds to expand legal services to support individuals and households experiencing housing insecurity across the state. “All Rhode Islanders, regardless of their financial situations, deserve a […]Read More

Cranston Herald Endorses Governor McKee
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Cranston Herald Endorses Governor McKee

LPR News October 26, 2022

Local paper recognizes “a lot of good things” achieved in McKee’s first 20 months PROVIDENCE – On Tuesday, ‘The Cranston Herald’ announced it has endorsed Governor Dan McKee for a full term. The endorsement reads, in part: “… [McKee] has managed to see Rhode Island through a tumultuous moment in history without major scandal or […]Read More

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