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Court Grants States’ Motion to Enforce; Orders Trump Administration to

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement applauding Judge McConnell’s order granting the Office’s motion to enforce an injunction previously imposed by the Court which prohibited the Trump administration to categorically freeze federal funds to states after the Administration withheld FEMA funds allocated for disaster relief. “With this order, […]Read More

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401Gives Tops $4 Million Raised, but Record-Setting Year isn’t Done

Rhode Islanders’ generosity grows beyond expectations, new highs to be set across the board   Providence, R.I. (April 2, 2025) – 401Gives has topped $4 million raised as of 11:28 a.m. today, but the record-breaking year isn’t done yet as the effort continues until 6 p.m.   “We’ve surpassed our goal and are still raising […]Read More

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Fly nonstop from PVD to Fort Myers—your beach getaway awaits!

Dreaming of white sand beaches and sunny skies? Now’s your chance to experience Fort Myers with nonstop flights from Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) on jetBlue! Whether you’re looking to relax on the beach, explore nature, or enjoy delicious seafood, Fort Myers has it all.  Fort Myers, nestled on Florida’s Gulf Coast, is […]Read More

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HealthSource RI Open Enrollment closes with record enrollment of 42,695

PROVIDENCE, RI – HealthSource RI (HSRI) concluded its annual Open Enrollment (OE) period February 28, with its highest ever OE total of 42,695, eclipsing last year’s record of 34,456. Of those, 8,557 Rhode Island residents are newly enrolled in the affordable qualified health plans available through the state marketplace. The remaining 34,000+ individuals, or 73% of […]Read More

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THE RHODE ISLAND HOME CELEBRATES ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY!

April 10th-13th 2025 at the Rhode Island Convention Center FROM ITS 1950 BEGINNING IN THE ARMORY, TO THE CIVIC CENTER, TO THE RI CONVENTION CENTER, THIS RI CLASSIC CONTINUES TO EXPAND AND RECREATE ITSELF. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The highly anticipated 75th Annual Rhode Island Home Show returns to the Rhode Island Convention Center from April 10th-13th, bringing […]Read More

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$3 million earmarked to help nonprofits weather federal funding freeze

The Rhode Island Foundation will award $3 million in grants to help Rhode Island nonprofits affected by the loss of federal funding due to recent actions in Washington.   “We understand the harm these policies may pose to the work of our nonprofit partners, and most importantly, to the thousands of Rhode Islanders they serve […]Read More

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RHODE ISLAND T. F. GREEN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT INTRODUCES AD-FREE WIFI

Wi-Fi connectivity four times faster than the previous service Warwick, Rhode Island – April 1, 2025 – Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) is proud to announce a significant upgrade to its airport Wi-Fi service, enhancing the travel experience for all passengers. Effective March 28, PVD has launched a new, free, higher-speed Wi-Fi system […]Read More

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Reed: Trump Admin. Should Improve Social Security Customer Service, Not

WASHINGTON, DC – Stressing the importance of efficient customer service, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) says Rhode Islanders should not have to wait in long lines outside of Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices, exposed to the elements, and in some cases having to return multiple times, in order to get their needs addressed.  Nor should […]Read More

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Cranston Police Department Executes Multiple Drug-Related Arrests

Cranston, R.I. – The Cranston Police Department has conducted several successful enforcement actions leading to significant drug seizures and multiple arrests over the past week. These operations underscore the department’s ongoing commitment to combat drug-related crimes and ensure public safety. Major Drug Seizure Following Traffic Stop On March 27, 2025, at approximately 9:58 AM, a […]Read More

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Rhode Island Airport Corporation Announces Successful Outcome of Mediation Proces

March 13, 2025 – Today, the Rhode Island Airport Corporation Board of Directors unanimously approved the 2024-2027 collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Council 94 Local 2873. The agreement includes a 5 percent wage increase retroactive to July 1, 2024, a 4 percent wage increase in July 2025, and a 3 percent increase in July 2026. The […]Read More