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Attorney General Neronha recommits to defending the Constitution following Court

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement following a preliminary injunction being granted by Chief Justice John J. McConnell, Jr. against President Trump’s unconstitutional executive order freezing congressionally allocated federal funding to states. “Immediately following President Trump’s Inauguration, he made his feelings about the Constitution known through a barrage […]Read More

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Treasurer James A. Diossa Announces the Easy Compliance Support Program

Providence, RI –  General Treasurer James A. Diossa announced the Easy Compliance Support Program for Unclaimed Property to assist businesses in complying with Rhode Island’s unclaimed property law. Each year, businesses must review their records to identify any unclaimed funds, securities, or other reportable property and submit an annual report of their findings to the […]Read More

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Attorney General Neronha secures nationwide preliminary injunction against Trump Administration

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and a coalition of 21 other attorneys general have secured a nationwide preliminary injunction in Massachusetts v. NIH. The order prevents the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from cutting billions of dollars in funds that support […]Read More

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AttendanceMattersRI: Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Recognize Weekly Attendance Leaders and Improved Schools

Week of February 24, 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI — Acknowledging the importance of consistent attendance in education and in alignment with the #AttendanceMattersRI campaign, Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green are pleased to highlight the top elementary, middle, and high schools with the greatest average weekly attendance*. The following schools are Rhode Island’s attendance leaders for the week of February 24, 2025**: Elementary: Woodridge Elementary School, Cranston – 97.3% Middle: Barrington Middle School – 96.4% High School: Segue […]Read More

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St. Andrew’s to Honor Beloved Educators and Travel Program Pioneers

Barrington, RI — St. Andrew’s School of Rhode Island is proud to honor Pam Farmer and Sue McGann at their annual Saints Gala: Around the World with Pam and Sue for their dedication and generosity as devoted educators, mentors, and pioneers of St. Andrew’s School’s international travel programs. The gala will be hosted at the […]Read More

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Amo Advocates for Rhode Island’s Blue Economy, Slams Budget Cuts

Congressman toured Bristol-based Jaia Robotics and their work to democratize aquatic data collection and advance our defense capabilities Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) visited Jaia Robotics, an innovative East Bay start-up that is developing new underwater drone technology. As a member of the House Committee on Science Space and Technology, and the Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Environment, […]Read More

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Providence Police Department PPD distributes gifts to children in Moca,

The Rhode Island Providence Police Department and Latino Public Radio delivered hundreds of toys to children in the city of Moca, Dominican Republic. Providence Police Officer Alex Diaz, President of Blue Heart Game Changers International, said that this activity was carried out for the children of the community where he was born, raised and played […]Read More

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Pawtucket Celebrates International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month on

PAWTUCKET – For the eleventh year, Pawtucket celebrates the contributions of women in the community and highlights a month-long observance of women in history. Pawtucket International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month Kick-off Celebration will take place on Friday, March 7, 2025, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center, located at 175 […]Read More