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New England States Seek Federal Funding for Significant Investments in Transmission and Energy Storage Infrastructure
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New England States Seek Federal Funding for Significant Investments in

LPR News April 17, 2024

Two applications demonstrate continued regional and interregional collaboration on electricity infrastructure to bolster grid reliability and resilience PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A coalition of New England states jointly submitted two applications to secure federal funding to support investments in large-scale transmission and energy storage infrastructure to enhance grid reliability and resilience across the region. The Rhode Island Office […]Read More

HealthSource RI Open Enrollment closes with record enrollment of 34,456
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HealthSource RI Open Enrollment closes with record enrollment of 34,456

LPR News April 17, 2024

9,539 newly enrolled Rhode Islanders are among the state marketplace’s record-high enrollment PROVIDENCE – HealthSource RI (HSRI) concluded its annual Open Enrollment period January 31, with its highest ever OE total of 34,456. Of those, 9,539 Rhode Island residents are newly enrolled in the affordable qualified health plans available through the state marketplace. An additional […]Read More

Republican Dr. Steven Corvi Officially Launch His Campaign for Rhode Island’s Second Congressional District
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Republican Dr. Steven Corvi Officially Launch His Campaign for Rhode

LPR News April 13, 2024

(Warwick, RI) This Saturday afternoon, Republican, Dr. Steven Corvi of Warwick officially announced his campaign for Rhode Island’s Second Congressional District at Rocky Point State Park. During this campaign, Corvi says his platform will focus on three key pillars: Merit, Equality, Transparency (MET). Those pillars Corvi said are “in response to diversity, equity and inclusion.” […]Read More

Providence man sentenced to serve 10 years in state prison for sexual assault
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Providence man sentenced to serve 10 years in state prison

LPR News April 11, 2024

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Providence man has been sentenced in Washington County Superior Court to serve 10 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) for first-degree sexual assault against a female victim in 2020. At a hearing on April 10, 2024, Superior Court Justice Melanie Wilk Thunberg sentenced Aaron […]Read More

Governor McKee, Secretary Tanner Announce Jim Bennett as President of Rhode Island Commerce Corporation
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Governor McKee, Secretary Tanner Announce Jim Bennett as President of

LPR News April 11, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner today announced that Jim Bennett has been appointed to serve as the next president and chief operating officer of the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. “Jim Bennett brings significant experience in both business development and government that will serve him well as head of […]Read More

The Fair Share For Dental Care Act would make dental insurance more accessible, more transparent, and provide more value to consumers
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The Fair Share For Dental Care Act would make dental

LPR News April 11, 2024

Warwick, RI – Dentists from across Rhode Island and members of the Rhode Island Dental Association joined House and Senate legislators to unveil landscape-changing legislation that will bring popular, patient-centered dental insurance reforms to Rhode Island. Today’s press conference took place at the Rhode Island State House Library and the speakers were, Aaron Guckian, Executive Director, Rhode […]Read More

Amo Announces Local Leader in Japanese Community and Small Business Owner as Guest for Joint Meeting
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Amo Announces Local Leader in Japanese Community and Small Business

LPR News April 11, 2024

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) announced that his guest to the Joint Meeting of Congress with His Excellency Kishida Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan is Maryanne Brandmeier, owner and principal of OKS-USA Martial Arts/CrossFit studio in Naval Station Newport. A longtime advocate for U.S.-Japan relations, Ms. Brandmeier serves as the Vice President of […]Read More

O.J. Simpson, former football star accused and acquitted of murder, has died
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O.J. Simpson, former football star accused and acquitted of murder,

LPR News April 11, 2024

The star’s family announced that he died Wednesday following a battle with cancer on Simpson’s official X account on Thursday. “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren,” the announcement reads. “During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect […]Read More

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