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Mayor Brett Smiley’s FY27 Budget: Investing in a Better, More United Providence
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Mayor Brett Smiley’s FY27 Budget: Investing in a Better, More

LPR News April 15, 2026

Despite rising costs, the proposed FY27 budget elevates city services without raising taxes or increasing fines PROVIDENCE, RI— Mayor Brett P. Smiley today delivered his budget address for fiscal year 2027 to the Providence City Council, local leaders and community members. Following a year of increased inflation and federal turmoil, the proposed budget underscores Mayor Smiley’s ongoing commitment to protecting families, modernizing […]Read More

As America Returns to the Moon, Amo Brings Astronaut Raja Chari, Who Spent 177 Days in Space, to Help RI Students Reach for the Stars
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As America Returns to the Moon, Amo Brings Astronaut Raja

LPR News April 14, 2026

Congressman Amo and Astronaut Raja Chari spoke with students about the importance of scientific discovery.  Central Falls, Pawtucket & Providence, RI –  TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Environment Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, and NASA Astronaut Raja Chari visited Ella J. Risk Elementary School in Central Falls, Henry J. Winters Elementary School […]Read More

Governor McKee Highlights $60 Million Proposed Investment to Build CCRI Workforce Innovation Center
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Governor McKee Highlights $60 Million Proposed Investment to Build CCRI

LPR News April 14, 2026

Transformational project will expand workforce training, strengthen Rhode Island’s economy, and connect residents to high-demand careers WARWICK, RI — Governor Dan McKee today joined Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) President Rosemary Costigan, state leaders, labor partners, and industry representatives at CCRI’s Warwick Campus to highlight the proposed $60 million general obligation bond to establish […]Read More

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

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