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Whitehouse Announces Funding to Support Safe Housing for Victims of Abuse in Rhode Island
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Whitehouse Announces Funding to Support Safe Housing for Victims of

LPR News August 29, 2022

$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

James Diossa Endorsed by Senator Melissa Murray
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James Diossa Endorsed by Senator Melissa Murray

LPR News August 26, 2022

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

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

LPR News August 26, 2022

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

Two Providence men indicted for murder in 2021 shooting death of 24-year-old Warwick woman
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Two Providence men indicted for murder in 2021 shooting death

LPR News August 26, 2022

An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, Commissioner of Public Safety Steven M. Paré, and Colonel Hugh T. Clements, Jr. announced today that the Statewide Grand Jury has returned an indictment charging two Providence men […]Read More

United Auto Workers Endorses Governor Dan McKee
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United Auto Workers Endorses Governor Dan McKee

LPR News August 26, 2022

UAW 9A represents nearly 1,000 workers in Rhode Island PROVIDENCE – Today, the United Auto Workers (UAW) announced its endorsement of Governor Dan McKee for a full term. UAW Region 9A represents nearly 1,000 workers in diverse sectors of the economy including the automotive, childcare, gaming, and human service industries. “Working Rhode Islanders need steady leadership […]Read More

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