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Comprehensive Community Action Program Names Chris Mansfield as Chief Executive Officer
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Comprehensive Community Action Program Names Chris Mansfield as Chief Executive

LPR News September 16, 2024

Cranston, RI., September 4, 2024 — Comprehensive Community Action Program (CCAP), one of the largest community action programs in Rhode Island, is excited to announce the appointment of Chris Mansfield as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 2025. Chris Mansfield succeeds Joanne McGunagle, who served in the role for 45 years. The board is […]Read More

RIPTA, Federal, State, and Local Officials Celebrate Groundbreaking of New Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center Passenger Facility
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RIPTA, Federal, State, and Local Officials Celebrate Groundbreaking of New

LPR News September 16, 2024

New amenity building will feature public restrooms and indoor waiting area Providence, Rhode Island – Governor McKee, members of the State’s Congressional delegation and General Assembly, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), municipal leaders, and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) gathered today to celebrate the start of construction on a new passenger amenity building at the […]Read More

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Nonprofits receive nearly $400,000 in grants to launch community-based ideas

LPR News September 13, 2024

The work ranges from installing a string of pollinator gardens along the Woonasquatucket River and a Black Improv Festival to outdoor classrooms for urban youth and a community-quilting project by Chris Barnett Dozens of nonprofits have received nearly $400,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation to fund community-based projects across the state. “In a […]Read More

State Leaders and ‘YES on 4’ Coalition Held Kickoff Event to Support 2024 Green Bond
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State Leaders and ‘YES on 4’ Coalition Held Kickoff Event

LPR News September 13, 2024

Rhode Island leaders voice their support for investments in clean water, climate resilience, outdoor recreation, farmlands and open space Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee and RI House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi joined the Yes on 4 Coalition in support of the 2024 Green Bond on Friday, September 13, at 11 a.m. at the Save The Bay […]Read More

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island employees lend a hand to nonprofits during annual day of service
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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island employees lend

LPR News September 13, 2024

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Sept. 13, 2024) – Today, more than 550 Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) associates fanned out across the state to participate in Blue across Rhode Island, an annual company-sponsored day of service when employees come together to volunteer at local community- based organizations.   The theme of this year’s […]Read More

Connecting Rhode Island: RIPTA Launches Metro Connector Study to Explore Faster, Expanded Transit Access
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Connecting Rhode Island: RIPTA Launches Metro Connector Study to Explore

LPR News September 13, 2024

Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is pleased to announce the launch of the Metro Connector Study, a major initiative to explore options for providing fast, frequent and reliable service that connects major transportation hubs, regional activity centers, and residential neighborhoods across metropolitan Providence.   A recommendation of Rhode Island’s 2020 […]Read More

Planning Board Recommends Mayor’s Proposed FY 2024/2025 Capital Budget
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Planning Board Recommends Mayor’s Proposed FY 2024/2025 Capital Budget

LPR News September 13, 2024

Mayor allocates an additional $1.3 million for roads and sidewalks EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – During an City of East Providence Planning Board meeting in August, the board voted unanimously to recommend the Fiscal Year 24/25 Capital Improvement Budget for this year’s upcoming fiscal year, along with providing an advisory recommendation to the City Council.   […]Read More

BCBSRI wins Brand Excellence award for member retention
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BCBSRI wins Brand Excellence award for member retention

LPR News September 13, 2024

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has received a Brand Excellence Award for outstanding performance in member retention in 2023. BCBSRI garnered top honors for attaining a member retention rate of 96.4%. Brand Excellence awards are presented by the Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association to independent, community-based and […]Read More

Nearly half of renting households are cost-burdened; percentages vary by race
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Nearly half of renting households are cost-burdened; percentages vary by

LPR News September 13, 2024

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 – In 2023, more than 21 million renter households spent more than 30% of their income on housing costs. These households account for nearly half (49.7%) of the 42.5 million renter households in the United States that are estimated to be excessively rent burdened. Although the median income-to-housing cost ratio for renters has remained unchanged […]Read More

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