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Pawtucket Arts Festival Returns August 28 – September 7, Culminating the City’s Summer of Celebration
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Pawtucket Arts Festival Returns August 28 – September 7, Culminating

LPR News August 26, 2026

PAWTUCKET, R.I. – This morning, the City of Pawtucket announced the lineup for the 2026 Pawtucket Arts Festival, occurring August 28 through September 7, alongside community partners, supporters, sponsors, and volunteers near the Looff Carousel at Slater Park. Each year, the Pawtucket Arts Festival brings together residents and visitors for a showcase of art, music, culture, food, and […]Read More

Governor McKee Signs Executive Order Directing $28 Million in Emergency Relief to Help Protect Rhode Island Households from Winter Electricity Price Spike
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Governor McKee Signs Executive Order Directing $28 Million in Emergency

LPR News August 26, 2026

Executive Order delivers direct bill relief to every residential electric customer as Rhode Island faces double-digit winter price spike PROVIDENCE, RI — Governor Dan McKee today signed an Executive Order directing $28 million in emergency relief to help protect all households from a double-digit winter price spike announced earlier today by Rhode Island Energy. Governor McKee signed the […]Read More

Cranston Police Department Becomes First in Rhode Island to Earn Gold Level CIT Certification
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Cranston Police Department Becomes First in Rhode Island to Earn

LPR News August 26, 2026

CRANSTON, RI (August 3, 2026) – The Cranston Police Department has become the first law enforcement agency in Rhode Island to earn Gold Level Certification from CIT International, a national organization that recognizes excellence in Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) programs. The certification reflects the department’s commitment to implementing nationally recognized best practices in responding to […]Read More

Following Strong Debate Performance, Elected Leaders Across Rhode Island Endorse Kim Ahern for Attorney General
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Following Strong Debate Performance, Elected Leaders Across Rhode Island Endorse

LPR News August 26, 2026

August 12, 2026 (PROVIDENCE, RI) — Today, on the heels of a strong performance by Kim Ahern in the first televised debate for Attorney General, 16 elected officials from across Rhode Island announced their endorsement of Kim Ahern, joining a growing list of 38 local leaders, unions, Democratic organizations, abortion rights groups, women’s rights groups, […]Read More

Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue USPS over unlawful attempt to interfere with states’ vote-by-mail procedures
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue USPS over unlawful attempt to

LPR News August 26, 2026

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service (USPS) challenging its new rule that purports to grant USPS the authority to regulate mail voting in elections. Tens of millions of voters across the country rely on mail-in ballots, and the coalition argues USPS’s rule […]Read More

Secretary of State Amore, Attorney General Neronha Remind Voters of “Know Your Rights” Resources
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Secretary of State Amore, Attorney General Neronha Remind Voters of

LPR News August 26, 2026

PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and Attorney General Peter F. Neronha are today, on the first day of early voting for the statewide primary, reminding Rhode Islanders of important resources as they exercise their right to vote.   The RI Department of State and Office of the Attorney General maintain a “Know Your […]Read More

Providence Public Schools Welcomes Students for 2026-27 School Year Following Return to Local Control with new buildings and programs
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Providence Public Schools Welcomes Students for 2026-27 School Year Following

LPR News August 26, 2026

Providence, RI – The Providence Public School District (PPSD) welcomed students back for the 2026-27 school year on Tuesday, August 25, marking the first full academic year since the district’s transition back to local control on July 1, 2026. This milestone follows years of measurable progress under state intervention, including rebounding assessment scores, record-high graduation rates, and […]Read More

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