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Attorney General Neronha reaffirms support for LGBTQ+ community following Supreme Court Decision
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Attorney General Neronha reaffirms support for LGBTQ+ community following Supreme

LPR News June 18, 2025

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement in response to a United States Supreme Court Decision upholding a Tennessee law that bans medical treatment for transgender youth. “Today, we hosted our Office’s annual Pride flag raising ceremony in support of the LGBTQ+ community here in Rhode Island. There is […]Read More

State of Rhode Island’s Career Fair
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State of Rhode Island’s Career Fair

LPR News June 18, 2025

Governor McKee delivered remarks at the State of Rhode Island’s career fair. The fair features 26 state agencies to showcase employment opportunities across Rhode Island and to connect directly with job seekers interested in public service careers. The career fair is taking place at Community College of Rhode Island — Knight Campus, 400 East Avenue, Warwick, […]Read More

Congressmen Amo and Lynch Call for Oversight of Air Traffic Safety After Recent Fatal Air Crash and Near Misses
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Congressmen Amo and Lynch Call for Oversight of Air Traffic

LPR News June 17, 2025

Since the start of 2025, the U.S. has experienced the deadliest domestic plane crash in a generation and several near misses.  WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) and Congressman Stephen Lynch (D-MA) are calling on the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study relocating the Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service (AOV). To improve the safety of our […]Read More

Attorney General Neronha to host a roundtable discussion with physicians on primary care challenges
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Attorney General Neronha to host a roundtable discussion with physicians

LPR News June 16, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha will join approximately 25 doctors in a roundtable discussion, during which they will share experiences and perspectives with the Attorney General on Rhode Island’s health care challenges, and specifically those facing primary care. This discussion follows the Attorney General’s rollout of a series of initiatives aimed at providing immediate […]Read More

RI Lawmakers Must Not Let Big Tobacco Turn Back the Clock on Public Health
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RI Lawmakers Must Not Let Big Tobacco Turn Back the

LPR News June 16, 2025

In the final days of legislative session, Rhode Island lawmakers must prioritize public health over the tobacco industry’s bottom line  PROVIDENCE – JUNE 16, 2025 – In the days ahead, Rhode Island lawmakers may consider passing legislation that would make deadly and addictive tobacco products cheaper by reducing taxes on what the Food and Drug Administration […]Read More

Congressman Amo Leads Introduction of Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution to Help Veteran Mental Health by Establishing “Vets Get Outside Day
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Congressman Amo Leads Introduction of Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution to Help

LPR News June 16, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) and Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) introduced a resolution to establish “Vets Get Outside Day” to support veterans struggling with mental health challenges. Nearly 460,000 veterans were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries between 2020 and 2022, and there were 6,146 veteran suicide deaths in 2020. U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Angus King […]Read More

BCBSRI named to The Civic 50 list of most community-minded companies
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BCBSRI named to The Civic 50 list of most community-minded

LPR News June 16, 2025

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (June 4, 2025) — Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to increasing volunteering, has named Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) a 2025 honoree of The Civic 50, which through an annual survey recognizes the top community-minded companies in the United States.  For more than a decade, The Civic 50 […]Read More

RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day, Thursday, June 19, 2025
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RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Juneteenth

LPR News June 16, 2025

Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys.   RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices will be closed on Juneteenth, except for the RIde Paratransit […]Read More

Attorney General Neronha announces recovery of nearly $30 million for Rhode Island in settlement with Purdue Pharma for their role in the opioid epidemic
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Attorney General Neronha announces recovery of nearly $30 million for

LPR News June 16, 2025

Attorneys General recover $7.4 billion in total for Americans   PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Neronha today announced that Rhode Island has recovered nearly $30 million after all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler […]Read More

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