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Magaziner Applauds Successful Effort to Defend Department of Education
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Magaziner Applauds Successful Effort to Defend Department of Education

LPR News May 22, 2025

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) today issued the following statement after a federal court ruling blocked the Trump Administration from dismantling the Department of Education. The ruling, by U. S. District Court Judge Myong Joun of the District of Massachusetts, cites an amicus brief filed by Magaziner and other Members of the U.S. […]Read More

BCBSRI strengthens support for primary care providers, assists Anchor Medical patients
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BCBSRI strengthens support for primary care providers, assists Anchor Medical

LPR News May 22, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is strengthening its longstanding commitment to ensure timely and convenient access to high quality primary care in Rhode Island through important payment and administrative simplification efforts. Working cooperatively with Gov. Dan McKee and the Health Insurance Commissioner’s Office, and complementing legislative efforts led by […]Read More

15th Annual Waterman Eco-Challenge Returns to Narragansett
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15th Annual Waterman Eco-Challenge Returns to Narragansett

LPR News May 22, 2025

Saturday July 12, 2025 Narragansett, RI – The Waterman Eco-Challenge, a beloved Rhode Island tradition celebrating community, ocean safety, and environmental stewardship, is set to make its return on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Scarborough State Beach North in Narragansett. Now in its 15th year, the event continues to unite athletes, families, and ocean enthusiasts for a day of […]Read More

State Fire Marshal Issues Warning on Dangerous Social Media Trend
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State Fire Marshal Issues Warning on Dangerous Social Media Trend

LPR News May 22, 2025

WARWICK, R.I. — The Office of the State Fire Marshal is issuing a public safety warning about a dangerous new social media trend known as the “Chromebook Challenge.”   The challenge involves tampering with Chromebooks—laptop devices containing lithium-ion batteries—by inserting metal objects or wires into their charging or USB ports which cause the battery to […]Read More

Frontline Healthcare Workers Fined for Striking — Rep. Morales Calls Out “MAGA-Style” Tactics by Mayor Smiley
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Frontline Healthcare Workers Fined for Striking — Rep. Morales Calls

LPR News May 22, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI — In response to the Smiley Administration’s attack against striking healthcare workers at Butler Hospital, State Representative David Morales issued the following statement: “Between the lack of a fair contract with Care New England and the troubling news that unionized striking workers will be losing their health benefits, our healthcare workers are now facing […]Read More

Reed Scolds Kennedy & Slams Trump Admin’s Indefensible Cuts to Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Efforts
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Reed Scolds Kennedy & Slams Trump Admin’s Indefensible Cuts to

LPR News May 22, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC –  After successfully working to appropriate $51 million to protect children from lead exposure, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today confronted President Trump’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., about why he effectively shut down a branch of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that is […]Read More

Attorney General Neronha announces Barletta Heavy Division has paid $11 million to resolve environmental violations at Route 6/10 construction site
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Attorney General Neronha announces Barletta Heavy Division has paid $11

LPR News May 21, 2025

Settlement resolves criminal case; $10 million to be used to improve health of Providence children living near 6/10 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that Barletta Heavy Division (Barletta) has paid $11 million to resolve its violations of Rhode Island solid waste laws by unlawfully dumping tons of contaminated fill during […]Read More

Vice Ranking Member Amo Demands Secretary Rubio Prevent Starving Children from Dying and Protect Rhode Island Jobs
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Vice Ranking Member Amo Demands Secretary Rubio Prevent Starving Children

LPR News May 21, 2025

Secretary Marco Rubio confirms Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food produced by Rhode Island’s Edesia Nutrition is lifesaving aid and Vice Ranking Member Amo presses Secretary to do everything to keep starving children from dying. WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Foreign Affairs Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI), demanded Secretary of State Marco Rubio commit to fund the production, transportation, […]Read More

RI DHS To Open Downtown Providence Appointment-Only Office in Shepard Building
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RI DHS To Open Downtown Providence Appointment-Only Office in Shepard

LPR News May 21, 2025

CRANSTON, RI – Rhode Island Department of Human Services Director Kimberly Merolla-Brito today announced the agency will be opening a new appointment-only regional office in the Shepard Building located in downtown Providence. The office will officially open on Monday, June 16, 2025. The DHS office located at 1 Reservoir Avenue, also in Providence, will be […]Read More

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