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Governor McKee Directs Flags to Half-Staff to Honor Victims of

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee has ordered Rhode Island flags at all state buildings and facilities to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the victims of the tragic shooting at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket. Flags will remain at half-staff through Sunday, February 22. “Hearts are heavy across Rhode Island as we grieve this tragedy,” said Governor Dan McKee. “We […]Read More

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Amo to Host Press Conference on the Real State of

PROVIDENCE, DC– TOMORROW, FEBRUARY 19, 2026, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) will host a press conference to highlight Rhode Islanders hit hard by Trump’s cuts to health care, SNAP, and scientific research funding and his attacks on Pell Grants, good union jobs, and our immigrant neighbors. Amo will discuss his plans for the State of the Union, including his guest […]Read More

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Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration for illegal termination

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 13 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s unlawful termination of funding for energy and infrastructure programs created by Congress in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The lawsuit, filed in the […]Read More

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Councilors to Consider Resolution on Return to Local Control and

Providence, RI – On Thursday, February 19th, at 6 p.m., the Providence City Council will convene for a full meeting in the Council Chamber on the third floor of City Hall. Press and the public are invited to attend. Councilors will consider a resolution urging the return of Providence public schools to local control. In 2024, state leaders extended their control over the […]Read More

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Magaziner Announces Funding for Warwick Police

  WARWICK, R.I. — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) joined Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi, Major Robert Hart of the Warwick Police Department, and other local leaders to announce $800,000 in federal funding he secured to help the Warwick Police Department purchase new portable radios and radio scanners. “When Rhode Islanders are in danger, they deserve a swift […]Read More

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Scholarship opportunities are open!

Designed to reduce financial barriers and expand access to opportunity, Rhode Island Foundation scholarships reflect the generosity of donors committed to helping students succeed. Among the opportunities currently accepting applications is the Carter Roger Williams Scholarship, a highly competitive program that awards up to $20,000 to graduating Rhode Island high school seniors who embody the values […]Read More

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Georgia Man Pleads Guilty in Multi-State Fraud Scheme Targeting Seniors

PROVIDENCE, RI – A Georgia man has pleaded guilty in federal court in Rhode Island to charges related to his role in a wide-ranging lottery and sweepstakes scam that defrauded senior citizens in Rhode Island and several other states out of at least one million dollars, announced United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda. Patrick Dallas, […]Read More

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Dominican National Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms Charge

PROVIDENCE – A Dominican national, living unlawfully in the United States, pleaded guilty in federal court in Rhode Island to unlawful possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda. Luis Alberto De Los Santos, 23, pleaded guilty on February 5, 2026, to possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. He will […]Read More

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RHODE ISLAND T. F. GREEN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT STRIVES TO STAY

WARWICK, RI –Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) is once again honored to be included in the Travel + Leisure (T+L) World’s Best Awards survey—one of the most respected and influential recognitions in global travel. Voting for the 2026 awards is open now through February 23, 2026, and PVD is striving to maintain […]Read More

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Providence Public Schools Launches School Choice Process for 2026-27 Academic

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Providence Public School District (PPSD) has officially launched its school choice process for the 2026-27 school year, giving families of current fifth and eighth-grade students the opportunity to indicate their top four preferences for middle and high school placement. The school choice form was sent to parents through ParentSquare, and families must submit […]Read More