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
State, city officials to celebrate launch of new free Blackstone
CENTRAL FALLS, RI – On Friday, June 25, the City of Central Falls, in partnership with the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, will cut the ribbon on a new Blackstone River kayaking program giving hundreds of Central Falls youth free kayaking lessons and a fun summer activity, one that will be a completely new, exciting experience […]Read More
LITTLE FALLS, NJ — The U.S. Postal Service issued the Yogi Berra stamp today. This Forever stamp was dedicated during a ceremony at the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center in Little Falls, NJ, and is now being sold at Post Office locations nationwide and online at usps.com/yogiberrastamp. News about the stamp is being shared on […]Read More
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
Uber donating transportation to help the most vulnerable Rhode Islanders get to and from local COVID-19 vaccine sites PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that Uber has partnered with United Way of Rhode Island to help ensure eligible Rhode Islanders can access the COVID-19 vaccine. The partnership supports the State’s goal to vaccinate as […]Read More
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
PROVIDENCE, RI – (June 10, 2021) Today, Governor Dan McKee marks his first full 100 days in office. Governor McKee and Lt. Governor Matos are spending the day out in the community visiting a vaccination clinic, small businesses, a construction site and a local non-profit that supported Rhode Island’s COVID-19 response. “Over the past 100 […]Read More
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
LPR Sports News LPR Sports team together with its CEO Reynaldo Almonte held a meeting with the president of the Dominican Baseball Federation, Juan Núñez Nepomuceno and the president of the Dominican Olympic Committee (COD), Antonio (Colín) Acosta in the Olympic baseball qualifying tournament. Almonte, Acosta and Núñez shared ideas on how to promote […]Read More
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