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House approves statewide police body cameras bill

STATE HOUSE – The House of Representatives today approved Rep. José F. Batista’s bill establishing a statewide program for police body cameras. Funding to equip approximately 1,700 of Rhode Island’s uniformed patrol officers —across every police department and the Rhode Island State Police — with body-worn cameras over the next 12 to 18 months has […]Read More

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Reed Delivers Another $2.5 Million in Federal Housing Vouchers to

With End of Eviction Moratorium Looming, Reed Delivers Another $2.5 Million in New Federal Housing Vouchers to Help RIers Experiencing Homelessness or At-Risk of Becoming Homeless New federal funds will provide 159 Emergency Housing Vouchers for Individuals & Families throughout RI PROVIDENCE, RI – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) eviction moratorium is […]Read More

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Health Insurance More Affordable Than Ever Thanks to American Rescue

http://https://www.facebook.com/LPRNEWS/videos/125481066337477 Rhode Island federal delegation raising awareness about significantly increased tax credits, expanded eligibility for subsidies, and more support for unemployed individuals Providence, RI- The four members of Rhode Island’s congressional delegation today joined with the leaders of HealthSource RI and the Providence Community Health Centers (PCHC) to get the word out to Rhode Islanders […]Read More

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Governor McKee Signs Legislation Strengthening Agreement Between the State of

The Marc A. Crisafulli Economic Development Act secures 1,100 jobs and $250M economic development investment in the state PROVIDENCE, RI – Joined by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio, Governor Dan McKee today signed the Marc A. Crisafulli Economic Development Act – legislation that strengthens the agreement between the State of […]Read More

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Governor McKee Signs Legislation Helping Rhode Islanders Get Back to

Legislation will change unemployment regulations to help put Rhode Islanders back to work while still allowing them to benefit from $300 federal support. PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, joined by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio, Representative Carol Hagan McEntee and Senate Majority Whip Maryellen Goodwin, today signed into law […]Read More