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With $500,000 Federal Investment in Public & Marine Safety, Reed Helps Launch South Kingstown’s New EMA Harbor Patrol Vessel
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With $500,000 Federal Investment in Public & Marine Safety, Reed

LPR News August 20, 2026

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI – There is a new 600-horsepower state-of-the-art public safety vessel patrolling South Kingstown’s pristine waterways and it is fully equipped with the latest emergency response and search and rescue tools and capabilities.   Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed joined state and local officials and first responders dockside in South Kingstown to officially unveil and […]Read More

As Work on ‘Missing Move’ Ramps Up, Reed to Join FHWA Administrator & RI Officials for Tour of I-95 Project
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As Work on ‘Missing Move’ Ramps Up, Reed to Join

LPR News August 20, 2026

 EAST GREENWICH, RI – What has been under discussion for decades picked up steam in 2020 when U.S. Senator Jack Reed led the successful effort to deliver a $4 million federal “planning grant” to address the I-95 ‘Missing Move,’ which has developed into a $144 million project that includes construction of two critical ramps that were never built […]Read More

Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Commend Rhode Island High Schools as U.S. News Ranks State 8th in Nation
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Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Commend Rhode Island High Schools as

LPR News August 20, 2026

National recognition reflects continued progress across Rhode Island’s education system PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green today commended Rhode Island’s students, educators, school leaders, and families following the release of the 2026-2027 U.S. News Best High Schools rankings, which ranked Rhode Island 8th in the nation. The rankings are based on the […]Read More

Mayor Brett Smiley and FirstWorks Announce Extended Festival Hours, Pre-PVDFest Events
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Mayor Brett Smiley and FirstWorks Announce Extended Festival Hours, Pre-PVDFest

LPR News August 20, 2026

PVDFest will feature later hours, a skating party, industry panel and illuminated night market PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism, in collaboration with founding producing partner FirstWorks, today announced extended hours and new programming for PVDFest 2026, the City’s signature celebration of art, culture and community. This year, PVDFest will take place from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm […]Read More

New State Dashboard Shows McKee Administration Investments in Housing
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New State Dashboard Shows McKee Administration Investments in Housing

LPR News August 20, 2026

New dashboard highlights 155 housing developments and more than 8,300 homes since 2021, including more than 7,000 affordable units PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Executive Office of Housing (EOH) today launched a new dashboard at Housing.ri.gov/housing-dashboard giving Rhode Islanders a clearer look at where state housing investments are supporting development and preservation projects across […]Read More

Attorney General Neronha charges three business owners for alleged labor-related crimes
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Attorney General Neronha charges three business owners for alleged labor-related

LPR News August 20, 2026

An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced that his Office has charged three business owners with alleged labor-related crimes, including wage theft, following complaints referred to the Office of the Attorney General by […]Read More

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