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Governor McKee Signs Legislation Requiring Offshore Wind Procurement for 600 to 1,000 Megawatts
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Governor McKee Signs Legislation Requiring Offshore Wind Procurement for 600

LPR News July 6, 2022

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI – Continuing his #RIMomentum Tour, Governor Dan McKee today signed into law historic legislation proposed by his Administration that seeks to expand Rhode Island’s offshore wind energy resources. The new law requires a market-competitive procurement for between 600 and 1,000 MW of newly-developed offshore wind capacity. Rhode Island’s primary utility company, Rhode Island Energy, […]Read More

mtrak & RIDOT Continues Partnership with SeaStreak to Offer Thruway Connections at Providence Station to Newport
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mtrak & RIDOT Continues Partnership with SeaStreak to Offer Thruway

LPR News July 6, 2022

Rhode Island travelers can again take the train to and from the ferry in Newport via daily thruway connections PROVIDENCE – Amtrak today announced it will partner with Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and SeaStreak for another season to offer travelers connecting service from Providence Station to Newport via convenient shuttle connections to and […]Read More

Governor McKee Signs Executive Order Protecting Access to Reproductive Health Care
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Governor McKee Signs Executive Order Protecting Access to Reproductive Health

LPR News July 6, 2022

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today signed an executive order protecting access to reproductive health care in Rhode Island, ensuring that individuals who come to Rhode Island seeking reproductive health services will be safeguarded from legal liability in other states. “Women should be trusted with their own health care decisions, and here in Rhode Island, we firmly support […]Read More

Providence Public Schools Remind Families of July 6 Pre-K Lottery Deadline
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Providence Public Schools Remind Families of July 6 Pre-K Lottery

LPR News July 5, 2022

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Providence Public School District (PPSD) is reminding families that the deadline to enter the Rhode Island Pre-Kindergarten (RI Pre-K) Lottery is next Wednesday, July 6. The full-day program is a lottery-based, free, high-quality service funded and overseen by the Rhode Island Department of Education. “By starting your child’s learning journey at […]Read More

Application Period Open for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island 2023 BlueAngel Community Health Grant program
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Application Period Open for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of

LPR News July 5, 2022

Rhode Island nonprofit agencies invited to apply for grant support for initiatives that support access to healthy and affordable housing PROVIDENCE, R.I. (July 1, 2022) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is now accepting applications for 2023 BlueAngel Community Health Grants. The program will fund initiatives supporting access to healthy and affordable housing. Especially […]Read More

AAA: Rhode Island Gas Prices Down 8 Cents
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AAA: Rhode Island Gas Prices Down 8 Cents

LPR News July 5, 2022

Providence, R.I., July 5, 2022 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 8 cents from last week ($4.89), averaging $4.81 per gallon. Today’s price is 12 cents lower than a month ago ($4.93), and $1.80 higher than July 5, 2021 ($3.01). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 1 cent higher than the national average. The national average for a […]Read More

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