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Governor McKee Hosts Biotech Panel to Highlight Life Sciences Investments

PROVIDENCE, RI – On Monday morning, Governor Dan McKee, House Speaker Joe Shekarchi, and Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner heard from a panel of local biotechnology leaders who highlighted the impact of the proposed investments in life sciences in the Governor’s #RIReady FY24 budget. Brian Britson of Amgen, Carol Malysz of RI BIO, and Justin Fallon of […]Read More

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DHS Update on Recent EBT Fraud Activity

Phishing and skimming of SNAP and RI Works (RIW) benefits have been increasing nationally, regionally, and locally in Rhode Island. Since February 1, roughly 179 accounts, predominately SNAP and RIW, have been impacted by this fraudulent activity. DHS is reaching out directly to those who have been affected to provide additional information and support and […]Read More

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NEIT COLLEGE READY INITIATIVE LEARN IN LABS, NOT IN LECTURE

New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) has announced its agreement with the City of Pawtucket, the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket (BGCP), and Pawtucket Central Falls Development (PCFD) to provide greater access to hands-on learning opportunities for students and adult learners in Pawtucket! Now accepting applications for the Spring 2023 term, the NEIT College […]Read More

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The Rhode Island State Police is proclaimed champion in the

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic – The Rhode Island State Police team prevailed this Sunday morning 52-35, over the Providence Police team in the last game of the XIV Lights & Sirens International Basketball Tournament, managing to proclaim itself champion.  the events took place at the Fabio Rafael González Sports Center in the city of Puerto […]Read More

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Rhode Island State Police and Providence Police will meet this

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic – The teams that represent the Rhode Island State Police and the Providence Police will be facing each other this Sunday in the last game of this year’s XIV Annual Basketball Tournament organized by the American organization “Lights & Sirens International, with the support of another non-profit organization, Latino Public Radio […]Read More