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Governor McKee, First Lady Join State and Local Officials for Earth Day Litter Pick-up in Middletown, Recognizing Recipients of Litter-Free Rhode Island Microgrants
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Governor McKee, First Lady Join State and Local Officials for

LPR News April 22, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee and First Lady Susan McKee joined state and local officials at a litter pick-up in Middletown today to mark Earth Day and celebrate the ongoing efforts through their Litter-Free Rhode Island initiative. The event also recognized recipients of a new microgrant program, spearheaded by Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) […]Read More

Mayor Smiley and the Department of Public Works Launch Litter Pilot Program
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Mayor Smiley and the Department of Public Works Launch Litter

LPR News April 22, 2024

Grants aimed to support clean-ups in areas disproportionately affected by trash and illegal dumping PROVIDENCE, RI- Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the Department of Public Works today announced the launch of the Litter Pilot Program, a citywide initiative aimed at reducing litter in high-volume commercial corridors. This $150,000 investment in the cleanliness and beautification of […]Read More

Governor McKee Submits Budget Amendment to Support Housing Stability, Address Homelessness
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Governor McKee Submits Budget Amendment to Support Housing Stability, Address

LPR News April 22, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today submitted an amendment to his FY2025 budget proposal to support housing stability and tackle homelessness in Rhode Island. The amendment also proposes the creation of a permanent funding stream to address these areas in future years. “My administration is committed to improving the housing outlook for Rhode Islanders […]Read More

Providence men convicted of trafficking 16 kilos of fentanyl and possessing ghost guns
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Providence men convicted of trafficking 16 kilos of fentanyl and

LPR News April 22, 2024

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that two Providence men have been convicted in Providence County Superior Court of trafficking 16 kilograms of fentanyl and possessing two ghost guns stemming from an investigation by the Rhode Island State Police (RISP) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force into narcotics distribution in […]Read More

Governor McKee Submits $1.3 Million Budget Amendment to Support Businesses Impacted by Washington Bridge
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Governor McKee Submits $1.3 Million Budget Amendment to Support Businesses

LPR News April 22, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today filed an amendment to his FY 2025 proposed budget that would provide $1.3 million in assistance to those small businesses most significantly impacted by the Washington Bridge reconstruction. The budget amendment would redirect $1.3 million in State Fiscal Recovery Funds (SFRF) to assist the small businesses most significantly impacted […]Read More

Governor Dan McKee, First Lady Susan McKee Host Earth Day Event, Litter Cleanup in Middletown
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Governor Dan McKee, First Lady Susan McKee Host Earth Day

LPR News April 22, 2024

MIDDLETOWN, RI – Governor Dan McKee and First Lady Susan McKee hosted an Earth Day event to highlight the latest efforts of their Litter-Free Rhode Island initiative. During the event, the Governor and First Lady will also announce the recipients of the Department of Environmental Management’s Litter-Free Rhode Island micro-grant program. Additionally, the Governor will sign […]Read More

Rhode Island Recovery Well Under Way One Month After Declaration
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Rhode Island Recovery Well Under Way One Month After Declaration

LPR News April 22, 2024

CRANSTON, RI. – One month after the president issued a federal disaster declaration for the state of Rhode Island for the severe storms and flooding that took place December 17-21, 2023 and January 9-13, 2024, more than $5.8 million has been approved to help 1,305 applicants help in Kent, Providence and Washington counties. Disaster recovery specialists have been in the […]Read More

U.S. Senators Urge Treasury to Combat Money Laundering, Fraud, and Sanctions Evasion
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U.S. Senators Urge Treasury to Combat Money Laundering, Fraud, and

LPR News April 17, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to crack down on money laundering, illicit finance, and fraud in the U.S. financial system, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) led a group of seven U.S. Senators in supporting the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) proposed rule to require investment advisers to abide by anti-money laundering (AML) rules […]Read More

ORGAN DONORS SAVE LIVES
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ORGAN DONORS SAVE LIVES

LPR News April 17, 2024

Mayor Christopher Beauchamp Announces Event to Increase Awareness of Organ and Tissue Donations at Harris Hall on Monday, April 22, at 10:00 AM WOONSOCKET, R.I.: Mayor Christopher Beauchamp announced that he will join representatives from New England Donor Services, local officials, and nearby individuals impacted by organ donation to commemorate April as National Organ Donation […]Read More

Cranston Police Department Announces Arrest in Major ATM Skimming Case
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Cranston Police Department Announces Arrest in Major ATM Skimming Case

LPR News April 17, 2024

Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of Police, announces the arrest of Ivan Gomez Liriano, a 33-year-old male from 137 Woodland St, West Springfield, MA, in connection with a sophisticated ATM skimming operation targeting area credit unions. This arrest highlights a significant breakthrough in the fight against digital financial crimes in the area. Gomez Liriano has […]Read More

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