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U.S. Conference of Mayors Select Providence to Host 2027 Annual Meeting
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U.S. Conference of Mayors Select Providence to Host 2027 Annual

LPR News July 1, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced that the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) selected Providence to host their 2027 Annual Meeting. The USCM is a non-partisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more, totaling over 1,400 cities in the country. Each year the Conference holds their Annual Meeting in a different […]Read More

RI Awarded $25 Million RAISE Grant for Henderson Bridge Phase 2: Multimodal Connections
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RI Awarded $25 Million RAISE Grant for Henderson Bridge Phase

LPR News July 1, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation today announced that it has unlocked another $25 million in federal funding for the Henderson Bridge and Expressway to better connect Providence and East Providence.   U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today joined Governor Dan McKee in announcing $25 […]Read More

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Butler Hospital Short Stay Unit
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Butler Hospital Short Stay Unit

LPR News July 1, 2024

Butler Hospital proudly announced the grand opening of its new short stay unit, which will allow patients with mental health challenges to seek treatment at the new facility instead of overcrowded emergency departments at local hospitals, with a speaking program and ribbon cutting ceremony. The ribbon cutting ceremony featured remarks from CNE and Butler Hospital […]Read More

RITBA Joins “Be Safe Together” Campaign
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RITBA Joins “Be Safe Together” Campaign

LPR News July 1, 2024

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority today joined the International Tunnel, Turnpike, and Bridge Association (IBTTA)’s “Be Safe Together” campaign in honor of their first Global Road Safety Week. Global Road Safety Week is recognized from June 24th through the 28th, and will highlight the small choices drivers make that can significantly enhance road […]Read More

RIDOH Issues Seasonal Reminders Related to Hurricane Preparedness
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RIDOH Issues Seasonal Reminders Related to Hurricane Preparedness

LPR News July 1, 2024

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is issuing a reminder about important steps people should take to stay healthy and safe during the Atlantic Hurricane Season, which runs from June through November.   Hurricanes can cause illness, injury, damage to houses and buildings, and environmental concerns like flooding and mold. There are important steps […]Read More

Rhode Island Department of Education Hosts “Let’s Get Ready” Community of Practice for Readiness-Based Graduation Requirements
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Rhode Island Department of Education Hosts “Let’s Get Ready” Community

LPR News July 1, 2024

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) yesterday hosted its “Let’s Get Ready” Community of Practice Exhibition at the WaterFire Arts Center to celebrate and explore methodology used by local education agencies (LEAs) to implement the Readiness-Based Graduation Requirements, which were passed in fall 2022 and are designed to start with the graduating class of […]Read More

Women & Infants Hospital Re-Designated as Baby-Friendly USA Hospital
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Women & Infants Hospital Re-Designated as Baby-Friendly USA Hospital

LPR News July 1, 2024

(Providence, RI) – Women & Infants Hospital is re-designated as a Baby Friendly USA Hospital. This certification recognizes that WIH practices all “Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding” and the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk substitutes.   “Women & Infants Hospital is proud to continue our designation as a Baby-Friendly USA hospital. This is a […]Read More

US Supreme Court: Trump entitled to broad immunity in election interference case
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US Supreme Court: Trump entitled to broad immunity in election

LPR News July 1, 2024

VOA News/By Ken Bredemeier The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that former President Donald Trump has immunity from prosecution for any official acts he undertook while in office to upend his 2020 reelection loss but no immunity for unofficial acts. The top U.S. court left it up to lower courts to decide under which instances Trump could […]Read More

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island to eliminate nearly 65% of prior authorization requirements for primary care providers
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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island to eliminate

LPR News July 1, 2024

Move aims to expedite care for patients and relieve administrative burden on primary care practices PROVIDENCE, R.I. (June 27, 2024) — As part of its continuing commitment to support healthcare practitioners and streamline patient access to care, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) will eliminate nearly 65% of prior authorization requirements for primary care providers (PCPs) […]Read More

City of Pawtucket Launches Online Licensing Process for Special Events
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City of Pawtucket Launches Online Licensing Process for Special Events

LPR News July 1, 2024

PAWTUCKET – The City of Pawtucket is excited to announce the launch of a new, fully online licensing process for businesses and special event permits. This system aims to simplify the application procedure, making it more efficient and accessible for event organizers and businesses alike. Mayor Donald Grebien emphasized the benefits of the new process, […]Read More

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