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Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos’ Statement on Leaked U.S. Supreme Court

LPR News May 3, 2022

PROVIDENCE, RI (May 3, 2022) – Women have a fundamental right to health care. I was angry and saddened to wake up this morning and read reports that the Supreme Court has drafted an opinion that will overturn Roe v. Wade. The Court’s draft opinion will rule that women are second class citizens. As a mother, I […]Read More

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Report: Draft Opinion Shows US Supreme Court to Overturn Abortion

LPR News May 3, 2022

WASHINGTON — In a rare leak from the highest court in the U.S., Politico reported it has obtained a draft Supreme Court opinion showing a majority of the court in favor of striking down the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide. The document, labeled as a “1st Draft” by Justice Samuel Alito and circulated […]Read More

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Governor McKee, RIDE open registration for free, high-quality summer learning

LPR News May 3, 2022

All Course Network (ACN) registration open through June 3; More than 225 unique learning opportunities offered by 45 providers PROVIDENCE, RI – Today Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green announced the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) has opened registration for the All Course Network (ACN), offering free learning opportunities for Pre-K-12 grade levels. Registration is open […]Read More

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Union Fire District of South Kingstown Adds New Pumper Truck,

LPR News May 2, 2022

PHOTO: Anthony Ciccone, chair of the UFD Board of Wardens, left, with Union Fire District Chief Steven Pinch stand in front of the new Engine 21, put in to service recently to serve Tuckertown Station. (Photo courtesy Union Fire District of South Kingstown) SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Chief Steven Pinch reports that the Union Fire District […]Read More

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Senators Seek to Reauthorize Bipartisan STAR Act to Combat Childhood

LPR News May 2, 2022

Reed, Capito lead effort to advance childhood cancer research, improve efforts to identify and track incidence of childhood cancer, and enhance the quality of life for childhood cancer survivors WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to help thousands of children who undergo cancer treatment each year, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Shelley Moore Capito […]Read More

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Governor McKee, Amos House Announce Landlord Challenge to Rapidly Re-House

LPR News May 2, 2022

Incentives Available for Landlords to Help Boost Number of Participating Housing Units PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, RIHousing, Amos House, and the RI Association of Realtors announced a new landlord challenge Monday to provide permanent housing for over 150 households who have been experiencing homelessness and staying in hotel shelters since the onset of the […]Read More

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Governor McKee Swears in New Superintendent of State Police

LPR News April 29, 2022

Colonel Darnell S. Weaver Becomes 15th Superintendent of Rhode Island State Police PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, along with Colonel James Manni, today held a swearing-in ceremony for the new Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police, Colonel Darnell S. Weaver. “It is my honor to swear-in Colonel Darnell S. Weaver as Superintendent of the […]Read More

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Classical High School’s Scott Barr Named 2022 Rhode Island Principal

LPR News April 29, 2022

PROVIDENCE, RI – Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Mayor Jorge Elorza, Superintendent Javier Montañez, Rhode Island Association of School Principals (RIASP) Executive Director Robert Littlefield, and staff and students gathered today at Classical High School for a surprise announcement that Classical Principal Scott Barr was named the 2022 Rhode Island Principal of the Year. “We’re thrilled that one […]Read More

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Rep. Cicilline Votes to Expedite Military Aid to Ukraine

LPR News April 29, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01), senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, voted for legislation that would expedite the delivery of urgently needed security aid to the people of Ukraine. The Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act, by reviving a game-changing World War II program, will streamline the shipment of weapons systems, […]Read More

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The American Red Cross is helping 16 after a fire

LPR News April 29, 2022

PROVIDENCE, RI (April 28, 2022) – The American Red Cross is helping six families – 12 adults – four children after a fire today on Andrews Ave., West Warwick. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs. Responders included: Thomas Perrin, Peter Prowe, Jerrold Blitefield, Kristin Ulmschneider, Nicole Brouillette and Susan Henson. The Red Cross also provided a recovery envelope containing information helpful […]Read More

Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos’ Statement on Leaked U.S. Supreme Court

Report: Draft Opinion Shows US Supreme Court to Overturn Abortion

Governor McKee, RIDE open registration for free, high-quality summer learning

Union Fire District of South Kingstown Adds New Pumper Truck,

Senators Seek to Reauthorize Bipartisan STAR Act to Combat Childhood

Governor McKee, Amos House Announce Landlord Challenge to Rapidly Re-House

Governor McKee Swears in New Superintendent of State Police

Classical High School’s Scott Barr Named 2022 Rhode Island Principal

Rep. Cicilline Votes to Expedite Military Aid to Ukraine

The American Red Cross is helping 16 after a fire

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