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BCBSRI awards nearly $600K in BlueAngel Community Health Grants

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — For the sixth consecutive year, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has devoted the entirety of its annual BlueAngel Community Health Grants to an issue that many Rhode Islanders continue to say is one of the most challenging to their well-being and quality of life — affordable housing. In 2025, BCBSRI is granting […]Read More

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Mayor Brett Smiley Launches 2025 Business Satisfaction Survey

PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced the launch of the 2025 Business Satisfaction Survey, which invites Providence business owners to evaluate their satisfaction with city services and share insights on their top priorities. This survey is a key component of the Smiley Administration’s commitment to ensuring Providence’s business community thrives and that […]Read More

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Rhode Islanders Connect 200,000+ times with United Way 211 and

For every dollar invested in the public service that’s free and available 24/7, 365, the return on investment to Rhode Island is $7.50 Providence, R.I. (February 11, 2025) – In 2024, United Way’s 211 and the Point programs not only were lifelines Rhode Islanders connected with nearly 213.000 times, but the services also helped save the […]Read More

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With New Providence Public School Board Formed, State Officials, Parents,

Academic, governance, financial, and infrastructure commitments will enable conditions for a successful transition while further positioning PPSD for long-term success post-intervention PROVIDENCE, RI – With the newly-formed Providence Public School Board scheduled to convene for their first meeting later this week, today, Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, State Board of Education Chair Michael Grey, […]Read More

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New Parking Lot at Rhode Island T. F. Green International

The Rhode Island Airport Corporation has activated its overflow parking lot near Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport. Located at 581 Airport Road, Warwick, RI, this lot offers parking for $12 per day!   Reservations are available online now, allowing travelers to secure a spot in advance, especially during peak times.   Key details:   Cost: $12 per […]Read More

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Attorney General Neronha sues Trump Administration for defunding medical and

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and 22 other attorneys general today sued the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for unlawfully cutting funds that support cutting-edge medical and public health research at universities and research institutions across the country. The coalition is challenging the […]Read More

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State, PPSD Officials, Parents, and Community Leaders Announce “Path to

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, State Board of Education Chair Michael Grey, Providence Public School District (PPSD) Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez, and PPSD Districtwide Advisory Council Chair Donna Huntley-Newby will join parents, educators, and community partners at Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary this afternoon to announce a “Path to Local Control” framework […]Read More

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Attorney General Neronha applauds Judge McConnell’s granting of motion to

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement applauding Judge McConnell’s granting of the Office’s motion for enforcement of an ongoing lawsuit against President Trump over his administration’s funding freeze. “Judge McConnell’s ruling in our favor was swift, and unsurprising. As the Court noted, the ‘broad categorical and sweeping freeze […]Read More

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To Strengthen America’s Emergency Infrastructure, U.S. Senators Reintroduce AM Radio

Sen. Reed supports bipartisan bill to bolster U.S. emergency communication infrastructure by keeping AM radios standard in cars WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to ensure Americans can access critical information during any major emergency, a bipartisan group of lawmakers banded together to ensure Americans will continue to be able to access free AM radio in […]Read More