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State, PPSD Officials, Parents, and Community Leaders Announce “Path to

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, State Board of Education Chair Michael Grey, Providence Public School District (PPSD) Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez, and PPSD Districtwide Advisory Council Chair Donna Huntley-Newby will join parents, educators, and community partners at Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary this afternoon to announce a “Path to Local Control” framework […]Read More

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Attorney General Neronha applauds Judge McConnell’s granting of motion to

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement applauding Judge McConnell’s granting of the Office’s motion for enforcement of an ongoing lawsuit against President Trump over his administration’s funding freeze. “Judge McConnell’s ruling in our favor was swift, and unsurprising. As the Court noted, the ‘broad categorical and sweeping freeze […]Read More

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To Strengthen America’s Emergency Infrastructure, U.S. Senators Reintroduce AM Radio

Sen. Reed supports bipartisan bill to bolster U.S. emergency communication infrastructure by keeping AM radios standard in cars WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to ensure Americans can access critical information during any major emergency, a bipartisan group of lawmakers banded together to ensure Americans will continue to be able to access free AM radio in […]Read More

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Congressman Amo Visits Local Head Start Provider Affected by Chaotic

Children’s Friend was forced to scramble to make payroll after being locked out of federal payment portal PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) visited Children’s Friend, a Head Start provider and non-profit organization in Providence affected by this week’s federal funding freeze. On Monday, Children’s Friend attempted to withdraw federal funding to make payroll on […]Read More

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Full Event Line-up Announced for Providence Culinary Collective

Tickets now on sale for inaugural food and wine festival featuring bespoke culinary experiences citywide Providence, RI – The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau (PWCVB) is thrilled to announce that ticket sales are live for its inaugural Providence Culinary Collective, happening March 27-30, 2025 in locations throughout Providence. The Providence Culinary Collective, alongside the […]Read More

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Reed Statement on Deadly Aircraft Collision Near Reagan National Airport

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement today after a regional jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided in midair with a U.S. Army helicopter carrying three soldiers near Reagan Washington National Airport late last night: “Our deepest condolences to the families, loved ones, and communities who are experiencing immeasurable […]Read More

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ACLU SLAMS BROWN UNIVERSITY’S ONGOING SUSPENSION OF PRO-PALESTINIAN STUDENT GROUP;

In a letter sent today to Brown University President Christina Paxson and other members of the University administration, the ACLU of Rhode Island and its student chapter condemned the school’s three-month-long “interim” suspension of the campus chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and called for immediate reinstatement of the group pending formal proceedings […]Read More