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Four Weeks Out, It’s “A Winning Week for Governor McKee”
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Four Weeks Out, It’s “A Winning Week for Governor McKee”

LPR News August 7, 2026

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — With just four weeks left until the Democratic Gubernatorial primary, analysts continue to agree: Governor McKee’s winning performance in the first debate of the cycle comes alongside real momentum. On Ocean State Media’s A Lively Experiment, Boston Globe Columnist Dan McGowan and National Committeewoman for the Rhode Island Republican Party Sue Cienki agreed that the Governor […]Read More

East Side Trailblazers Endorse Kim Ahern for Attorney General
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East Side Trailblazers Endorse Kim Ahern for Attorney General

LPR News August 7, 2026

Former Senators Myrth York and Rhoda Perry and former Representative Linda Kushner join Representative Edith Ajello in backing Ahern’s campaign August 6, 2026 (PROVIDENCE, RI) — Three former legislators from the East Side of Providence today endorsed Kim Ahern for Attorney General, joining current Rep. Edith Ajello to form a powerful group of trailblazing women […]Read More

Mayor Brett Smiley, Governor McKee and Congressional Delegation to Celebrate Creation of Community Learning Center at Davey Lopes Recreation Center
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Mayor Brett Smiley, Governor McKee and Congressional Delegation to Celebrate

LPR News August 7, 2026

Ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the completion of a major renovation designed to strengthen the recreation center as a community resource PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Mayor Brett P. Smiley was joined by Governor Dan McKee, Congressman Gabe Amo and Seth Magaziner, Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris of Ward 11, family of Davey Lopes, Director of Recreation Sean Holley and community members for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completed renovation of the Davey Lopes Recreation Center. […]Read More

Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green, and RIDE Announce $1.6 Million in Learn365RI Grants to Expand Student Learning Opportunities Across Rhode Island
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Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green, and RIDE Announce $1.6 Million in

LPR News August 7, 2026

Fifth Round of Funding Supports Municipal Partnerships to Provide High-Quality Out-of-School Learning Programs PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green today announced the recipients of the fifth round of Learn365RI grants, awarding $1.629 million to communities across the state to expand access to high-quality afterschool, summer, and out-of-school learning opportunities for Rhode […]Read More

Rhode Island State Constables PAC Endorses Governor Dan McKee for Re-Election
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Rhode Island State Constables PAC Endorses Governor Dan McKee for

LPR News August 7, 2026

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Today, the Rhode Island State Constables – representing the certified constables who serve Rhode Island’s courts and attorneys – announced its endorsement of Governor Dan McKee for re-election. “Rhode Island’s certified constables play a vital role in keeping our justice system running, and I’m proud to have earned their support,” said Governor Dan McKee. “I’ve […]Read More

Amo Visits Community Health Centers to Uplift Vital Work in the Fight for Affordability During National Community Health Center Week
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Amo Visits Community Health Centers to Uplift Vital Work in

LPR News August 7, 2026

Trump’s Big, Ugly Law jeopardized Medicaid for more than 30,000 Rhode Islanders, many of whom receive care at community health centers Providence, RI – This National Health Center Week, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) visited two Community Health Centers in the First Congressional District. On Tuesday, Congressman Amo visited Providence Community Health Center’s Prairie Avenue location […]Read More

Whitehouse and Jayapal Lead 90 Colleagues in Brief Supporting the Ability of States and Localities to Hold Big Oil and Gas Companies Accountable for Climate-Related Harms
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Whitehouse and Jayapal Lead 90 Colleagues in Brief Supporting the

LPR News August 7, 2026

“[P]etitioners’ attempt to overwrite Congress’s legislative choices under a novel presumption in favor of preemption would undermine longstanding congressional practice and constitutional principles.” Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), and Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07) today led 90 members of Congress in submitting […]Read More

RI Pension and OPEB Funds Deliver Strong Performance in FY26
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RI Pension and OPEB Funds Deliver Strong Performance in FY26

LPR News August 7, 2026

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Today, Rhode Island General Treasurer James A. Diossa announced that the state’s pension fund generated a 14.02% investment return for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, significantly outperforming its 7% actuarial assumed rate of return. The Employee’s Retirement System of Rhode Island (ERSRI) ended the fiscal year with an all-time high of $13.5 billion […]Read More

RIGOP Endorsed Governor Candidate Aaron Guckian Challenges Opponent to Produce Proof to Backup Lofty Resume Claims
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RIGOP Endorsed Governor Candidate Aaron Guckian Challenges Opponent to Produce

LPR News August 7, 2026

Guckian says Elaine Pelino should provide “verifiable proof” of service as “Chief of Staff” to Cantor Fitzgerald’s founder & “Executive Assistant” to current Commerce Secretary Lutnick August 3, 2026 – Aaron Guckian, the Rhode Island Republican Party’s officially endorsed candidate for Governor, released the following statement today in reaction to a Providence Journal story in […]Read More

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