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Governor McKee Announces $5M to Address Homelessness, Expand Shelter Capacity

PROVIDENCE, R.I. –In an effort to respond to current and projected needs of families and individuals experiencing homelessness, Governor Dan McKee today announced the State is committing up to $5 million to expand shelter capacity statewide. “All Rhode Islanders deserve a safe place to sleep at night and expanding our shelter capacity will help ensure we […]Read More

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South Kingstown Police Department to introduce first compassion dog

The South Kingstown Police Department will introduce the town’s first compassion dog and announce the results of his naming contest. The Bernedoodle puppy will be sworn in and leaders will discuss the dog’s dual roles supporting wellness among first responders and in the community as a whole. The introduction and swearing in the puppy will take place […]Read More

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Reed’s Successful Push for FEMA Cost Share Reimbursement Pays Off

Ocean State has now received over $543M from FEMA for COVID-response & saved $136M thanks in part to Sen. Reed’s successful advocacy to ensure FEMA reimbursed states 100% of eligible emergency COVID-19 response costs WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is sending Rhode Island a $13,356,528 check […]Read More

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Robbery in Pawtucket

On 09/06/22, at approximately 6:35 p.m. police were dispatched to 915 Main St for a report of an armed robbery.  Upon arrival, officers located a male victim (25) of Pawcatuck, CT,  who had facial injuries.  The victim reported that he was robbed and assaulted by three (3) of his friends/acquaintances and a fourth unknown male.  […]Read More

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Stefan Pryor’s 24 hour Campaign Marathon

Starting bright and early, Stefan Pryor began his 24 hour Campaign Marathon at Dunkin Donuts on Allens Ave in Providence meeting with supporters and voters. Stefan continued on the campaign trail welcoming bus drivers and bus monitors of Teamsters Local 251, greeting workers coming off their evening shifts at a hotel and punching the clock […]Read More