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AAA: Rhode Island Gas Prices Down 12 Cents

Providence, R.I., July 25, 2022 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 12 cents from last week ($4.60), averaging $4.48 per gallon. Today’s price is 43 cents lower than a month ago ($4.91), and $1.45 higher than July 25, 2021 ($3.03). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 13 cents higher than the national average. Nationally, lackluster demand for gas […]Read More

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Providence Public Schools Again Recognized as a Leader in Sustainable

Global Electronics Council awards District for environmentally friendly practices PROVIDENCE, RI – The Providence Public School District’s (PPSD) Information Technology Department has been recognized as a 2022 EPEAT Purchaser Award winner. The award celebrates organizations that are leaders in sustainable electronics procurement. It comes from the Global Electronics Council, the non-profit organization that manages the EPEAT eco-label. […]Read More

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Governor McKee Signs Veteran and Military-Related Legislative Package, Highlighting Budget

JOHNSTON, RI – Continuing his #RIMomentum Tour, Governor Dan McKee was joined today by legislators, Veterans, military families, Veterans advocates and stakeholders to recognize passage of legislative and budget initiatives which support and benefit those who bravely served in the United States armed forces. Most significantly, Rhode Island will no longer be a regional outlier with passage […]Read More

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Governor McKee Statement on Historic June Jobs Report

Rhode Island’s Unemployment Rate Lowest Since Current Methodology was Introduced 46 Years Ago PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee released the following statement on today’s jobs report, which shows the state’s unemployment rate is down to 2.7 percent – tied with April and May of 1988 for the lowest rate on record under the current methodology: […]Read More

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Representative Scott Slater Endorses Brett Smiley for Mayor

Providence, RI- July 21,2022, Representative Scott Slater (House District 10) announced his endorsement of Brett Smiley for Mayor of Providence.   “I’ve known Brett and worked with him in his different capacities,” said Representative Scott Slater. “He brings hands-on experience and expertise in budget and operational management that no other candidate can offer us. We […]Read More