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Magaziner, Local Leaders Announce New Federal Funding for Coventry Projects
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Magaziner, Local Leaders Announce New Federal Funding for Coventry Projects

LPR News April 14, 2026

COVENTRY, RI — Thursday, April 9, 2026, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) joined local Coventry leaders to announce $2,250,000 of federal funding he secured for the Town of Coventry to support the construction of a new municipal waste collection facility and flood prevention and sidewalk improvements in the Wood Street area.   “Strong infrastructure and […]Read More

Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Applications for 2026 Mayoral Fellows
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Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Applications for 2026 Mayoral Fellows

LPR News April 14, 2026

Competitive program offers valuable learning opportunities for recent graduates and enrolled students to get involved in the community   PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced today the City is now accepting applications for the 2026 Mayoral Fellowship Program. This competitive program offers an energizing and creative way for undergraduate students and recent graduates to earn hands-on experience in the executive branch of city government. Mayoral fellows […]Read More

Better Way Conference Comes to Rhode Island: Co-creating New Health Solutions – A Better Way for the USA.
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Better Way Conference Comes to Rhode Island: Co-creating New Health

LPR News April 14, 2026

Rhode Island, USA: May 29–31, 2026 World Council for Health (WCH), in collaboration with WCH New England, have launched ticket sales for the highly anticipated inaugural USA Better Way Conference, a two-day gathering of international speakers, practitioners, and thought leaders focused on reimagining the future of healthcare. The event brings together voices from medicine, science, […]Read More

EPA Recognizes Rhode Island Drinking Water Project for Excellence and Innovation
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EPA Recognizes Rhode Island Drinking Water Project for Excellence and

LPR News April 14, 2026

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced this week that a drinking water infrastructure consolidation project at the Scituate Housing Authority’s Rockland Oaks Senior Housing Community, Scituate High School, and Scituate Middle School was one of the recipients of its annual, prestigious Excellence in System Partnerships awards.   Supported by the Rhode Island Department of […]Read More

Pawtucket’s annual Community Meetings have officially started!
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Pawtucket’s annual Community Meetings have officially started!

LPR News April 13, 2026

Each year, these meetings provide one of the most valuable opportunities for me to connect directly with residents and hear what’s happening in neighborhoods across Pawtucket. Held in each city district, these gatherings are designed to foster open dialogue, answer questions, and strengthen the connection between City Hall and our community. Mayor Grebien encourages all […]Read More

Councilman John Goncalves Statement in Opposition to Brook Street Demolition at Brown University
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Councilman John Goncalves Statement in Opposition to Brook Street Demolition

LPR News April 13, 2026

Providence, RI – Brown University may soon be advancing plans for a new economics building on Brook Street, between Benevolent and Charlesfield Street. Today, I’m joining neighbors next to the proposed site in raising serious concerns about the future of this historic residential area. We have seen this pattern before. When the Brook Street dorms were built, many of us […]Read More

Governor McKee, Senate Majority Leader Ciccone, Senate Majority Whip Tikoian Urge Passage of $1B Energy Relief Plan and Transparency and Affordability Legislation
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Governor McKee, Senate Majority Leader Ciccone, Senate Majority Whip Tikoian

LPR News April 13, 2026

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Senate Majority Leader Frank Ciccone, and Senate Majority Whip David Tikoian today released the following statement on addressing rising utility costs this legislative session. Together, they urged passage of, the Governor’s $1 billion Affordability for All energy relief plan, Majority Leader Ciccone’s increased transparency in charges on utility bill […]Read More

Foulkes Opposes Proposed Quonset Sludge Plant, Calls for Greater Transparency
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Foulkes Opposes Proposed Quonset Sludge Plant, Calls for Greater Transparency

LPR News April 13, 2026

Providence, RI — Helena Buonanno Foulkes issued the following statement opposing the proposed sewage sludge processing plant in Quonset:   “I’m strongly against the proposed sludge plant in Quonset. It presents significant public health and environmental safety concerns for residents in North Kingstown and surrounding communities. Quonset was created with special zoning so the state could […]Read More

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