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Providence Children’s Museum Marks Black History Month with a Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Providence Children’s Museum Marks Black History Month with a Celebration

LPR News February 17, 2022

Providence, RI – To celebrate Black History Month, the Providence Children’s Museum (PCM) will share the well-loved play, MLK: Amazing Grace, written by and starring Rochel Garner Coleman of Rhode Island Black Storytellers. Sponsored by Citizens, Garner Coleman will hold two performances live and in-person at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 19. […]Read More

EPA Recognizes N. Smithfield, R.I. Water Infrastructure Project for Excellence and Innovation
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EPA Recognizes N. Smithfield, R.I. Water Infrastructure Project for Excellence

LPR News February 17, 2022

WASHINGTON (Feb. 16, 2022) – Today, at a virtual roundtable with state and community representatives, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored 49 water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation within the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) and Drinking Water SRF programs. These exemplary projects demonstrate leadership in innovative financing, partnership, and problem solving while improving […]Read More

Attorney General Denies Application for Merger of Lifespan and Care New England Health Systems
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Attorney General Denies Application for Merger of Lifespan and Care

LPR News February 17, 2022

G Neronha cites significant threats to cost, quality, and access in application denial; Rhode Island will join Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit to block merger   PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued a decision pursuant to the Office’s authority under the Hospital Conversions Act, denying the proposed merger between Lifespan and Care New England. […]Read More

Mayors of Pawtucket, North Providence, and East Providence Endorse James Diossa for General Treasurer
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Mayors of Pawtucket, North Providence, and East Providence Endorse James

LPR News February 16, 2022

Pawtucket, RI, — Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien, North Providence Mayor Charles Lombardi, and East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva have announced their endorsement of James A. Diossa for Rhode Island General Treasurer. Diossa, the only announced candidate for General Treasurer, was recently endorsed by former General Treasurer Paul Tavares and former Mayor of Providence Angel Taveras. “As […]Read More

Governor McKee Joins RIHousing to Launch Program to Help First-Generation Buyers Become the Next Generation of Homeowners
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Governor McKee Joins RIHousing to Launch Program to Help First-Generation

LPR News February 16, 2022

Pilot program offers $25,000 in down payment assistance to address inequities and barriers to homeownership PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, Governor Dan McKee joined RIHousing to announce the launch of a new pilot program, FirstGenHomeRI, aimed at helping to open the doors to homeownership for first-generation homebuyers. The program targets first-generation buyers by addressing inequities and barriers […]Read More

Governor McKee, Rhode Island Department of Education Release School Building Authority Report​
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Governor McKee, Rhode Island Department of Education Release School Building

LPR News February 16, 2022

Report details successes of 2018 school construction bond and explains need for further investment, highlights equity in school improvements PROVIDENCE, RI —Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green today released the 2022 School Building Authority Report, Renewing the Dream, which summarizes the state’s continued work to build high-quality school facilities across Rhode Island. The Governor and […]Read More

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