39 Cities and Towns. One Rhode Island. He Won’t Stop Until It’s Over. WARWICK, RI — On Tuesday, September 8, Aaron Guckian, the endorsed Republican candidate for Governor of Rhode Island, will embark on a final statewide push through all 39 cities and towns ahead of the Republican primary on Wednesday, September 9. Guckian will […]Read More
Independent review finds Providence response highly effective; City highlights steps already taken to strengthen preparedness PROVIDENCE, R.I. The City of Providence today released an independent review of the City’s response to the December 13, 2025 mass shooting at Brown University, along with an update on actions the City has taken to strengthen emergency preparedness since the incident. The independent review, conducted by the Police Executive […]Read More
Providence brought nearly twice as many new homes online as the previous fiscal year, with 40 % designated affordable PROVIDENCE, RI — Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the Providence Department of Housing and Human Services (HHS) today released the City of Providence’s second annual Housing Progress Report, highlighting significant progress in creating new homes, preserving existing affordable housing and protecting residents experiencing housing instability. In FY2026, Providence issued certificates of […]Read More
Trump’s refusal to spend funds as directed by Congress and dangerous proposed changes to PEPFAR defy congressional intent and threaten lives. Washington, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI), Congressman James Walkinshaw (D-VA), Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL), and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) led 134 Members of Congress in demanding the Trump administration release international […]Read More
The announcement underscores that Knight is the consensus choice for gun safety advocates in the race for Attorney General, thanks to his substantial record and deep commitment to fighting for commonsense gun safety and keeping Rhode Islanders safe. Barrington, RI – Today, Jason Knight announced that he received the endorsement of the Everytown for Gun […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Dan McKee, the Executive Office of Housing (EOH), and RIHousing today announced $38.7 million in the final wave of awards through the state’s 2026 consolidated “One Stop” housing funding round. These latest investments will support the production of 147 affordable homes across Rhode Island. “Under my administration, we’ve increased new […]Read More
Rhode Island Congressional Delegation Announces $4.6 Million for URI, CCRI Engineering Workforce Development Program PROVIDENCE, RI — As demand grows for skilled engineers and technicians to power Rhode Island’s advanced manufacturing, marine, and clean energy sectors, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and Gabe Amo (RI-01) announced $4,619,389 of federal funding awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) […]Read More
Cranston, RI (August 28, 2026) – On Saturday, August 29, Latino Public Radio will once again host their popular Barbacoa Politica (Political BBQ), an event that attracts Rhode Island politicians from both sides of the aisle! LPR’s hosts will be Steve Klamkin and Reynaldo Almonte, LPR’s General Manager. Tune in to watch it live […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) will soon begin accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for its BlueAngel Community Health Grants. The grant funding for 2027 will support projects related to housing, food, maternal health, and youth mental health. For more than 25 years, BCBSRI has invested in programs that help […]Read More
PAWTUCKET, R.I. – This morning, the City of Pawtucket announced the lineup for the 2026 Pawtucket Arts Festival, occurring August 28 through September 7, alongside community partners, supporters, sponsors, and volunteers near the Looff Carousel at Slater Park. Each year, the Pawtucket Arts Festival brings together residents and visitors for a showcase of art, music, culture, food, and […]Read More
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