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Attorney General Neronha, coalition secure victory as Court strikes down

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and a coalition of 18 attorneys general today announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted the coalition’s motion for a permanent injunction and blocked key provisions of Executive Order No. 14248 from taking effect. “The President does not have the constitutional power to rewrite […]Read More

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Mayor Brett Smiley and FirstWorks Announce First Performers for PVDFest

Big Freedia to Headline Providence’s Signature Arts Festival PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Councilman Juan Pichardo, and the Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism, in collaboration with founding producing partner FirstWorks, today announced the first performers for PVDFest 2026, the City’s signature celebration of art, culture and community. This year’s festival will […]Read More

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Calls for Art  photography and musical works requested for

Deadline is July 20 RISCA, in partnership with Eleanor Slater Hospital, Regan Unit, has two public art calls for photography and original music. Selected works will be licensed for use as part of seasonal slideshows in the patient units. The slideshow and accompanying music are to provide patients with a calming, art‑based alternative in activity and therapy […]Read More

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Governor McKee Signs ‘Casey’s Law,’ Strengthening Penalties for Road Rage

Law named in honor of Johnston resident Casey Bassignani, who died in a rollover crash in November 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee was joined by Senate Majority Whip David Tikoian (D-Dist. 22, Smithfield, Lincoln, North Providence), Representative Arthur Corvese (D-Dist. 55, North Providence), and supporters to sign ‘Casey’s Law,’ (S3169A/8384A) legislation that […]Read More

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North Providence Democratic Committee Overwhelmingly Endorses Governor McKee for Re-Election

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The North Providence Democratic Town Committee last night voted overwhelmingly to endorse Governor Dan McKee for re-election, backing his campaign by a vote of 37-2. The endorsement adds to the growing coalition supporting Governor McKee, including UNAP, Secretary of State Gregg Amore, General Treasurer James A. Diossa, and municipal leaders from across the […]Read More

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McKee Administration Awards $9.5 Million through Housing 2030 Public Developer

Awarded developments will create 102 affordable rental homes, including 50 homes for extremely low-income Rhode Islanders PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Executive Office of Housing (EOH) today announced $9.5 million in awards through the Housing 2030 Public Developer Program, a bond-funded initiative designed to empower Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) and their nonprofit […]Read More

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Governor Dan McKee to File Declaration of Candidacy for Re-Election

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Today, Tuesday, June 23, Governor Dan McKee officially filed his declaration of candidacy for re-election to keep lowering costs for working families, defending access to health care, and fighting back against Donald Trump’s efforts to gut the programs, protections, and jobs Rhode Islanders depend on. Since taking office, Governor McKee has delivered real […]Read More

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Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Opening of Summer Meal Sites, Waterparks,

Providence Waterparks and Pools Reopen, Summer Meal Service Begins   Providence, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined Providence City Council President Pro Tempore Juan Pichardo, Providence Public Schools Chief of Family & Community Engagement Carino Pinto, Superintendent of Providence Parks Wendy Nilsson, Director of Recreations Sean Holley and DoorDash Public Engagement Manager Daniela Michanie to announce that Summer Meal Sites in Providence will begin to open for the season on June 29 and continue through the […]Read More

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Pawtucket Announces $30 Million Infrastructure Investment to Unlock Phase 1B

New pedestrian bridge, stormwater upgrades, public amenities, and housing are moving forward in the district. PAWTUCKET, RI – Mayor Donald Grebien, joined by Governor Dan McKee and development partners, today announced a $30 million investment in critical infrastructure to help realize the full potential of Phase 1B of the Tidewater Landing project. Financed through low-cost loans […]Read More