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Providence Fire Department Expands EMS Coverage and Modernizes Rescue Fleet
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Providence Fire Department Expands EMS Coverage and Modernizes Rescue Fleet

LPR News August 20, 2026

New frontline rescue and 10th peak-demand EMS unit strengthen response capacity as Providence modernizes five of seven frontline rescues in two years PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined Providence Fire Department Chief Derek Silva, Providence Councilman Miguel Sanchez to announce that the City is expanding emergency medical services coverage and continuing a major modernization of its frontline rescue fleet with the delivery of a new […]Read More

De La Comunidad Bilingual Public Charter School Files Motion for Preliminary Injunction Asking Federal Court to Immediately Block Rhode Island’s Charter Moratorium
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De La Comunidad Bilingual Public Charter School Files Motion for

LPR News August 20, 2026

The school says it was intentionally and unlawfully targeted by Governor Dan McKee, House Speaker Christopher Blazejewski, Senate President Valarie Lawson and the Council on Elementary and Secondary Education. PROVIDENCE, RI – De La Comunidad Bilingual Charter Public School filed a motion Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island asking […]Read More

Governor Dan McKee Pledges to Include the Rule of 90 in Next Year’s Budget Proposal
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Governor Dan McKee Pledges to Include the Rule of 90

LPR News August 20, 2026

Standing with Council 94 AFSCME, NEA Rhode Island, and the Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals, McKee Pledges to Begin Restoring Retirement Security for Public Employees PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Today, Governor Dan McKee joined the leadership and members of Rhode Island Council 94 AFSCME, NEA Rhode Island, and the Rhode Island Federation of Teachers […]Read More

With $500,000 Federal Investment in Public & Marine Safety, Reed Helps Launch South Kingstown’s New EMA Harbor Patrol Vessel
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With $500,000 Federal Investment in Public & Marine Safety, Reed

LPR News August 20, 2026

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI – There is a new 600-horsepower state-of-the-art public safety vessel patrolling South Kingstown’s pristine waterways and it is fully equipped with the latest emergency response and search and rescue tools and capabilities.   Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed joined state and local officials and first responders dockside in South Kingstown to officially unveil and […]Read More

As Work on ‘Missing Move’ Ramps Up, Reed to Join FHWA Administrator & RI Officials for Tour of I-95 Project
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As Work on ‘Missing Move’ Ramps Up, Reed to Join

LPR News August 20, 2026

 EAST GREENWICH, RI – What has been under discussion for decades picked up steam in 2020 when U.S. Senator Jack Reed led the successful effort to deliver a $4 million federal “planning grant” to address the I-95 ‘Missing Move,’ which has developed into a $144 million project that includes construction of two critical ramps that were never built […]Read More

Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Commend Rhode Island High Schools as U.S. News Ranks State 8th in Nation
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Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Commend Rhode Island High Schools as

LPR News August 20, 2026

National recognition reflects continued progress across Rhode Island’s education system PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green today commended Rhode Island’s students, educators, school leaders, and families following the release of the 2026-2027 U.S. News Best High Schools rankings, which ranked Rhode Island 8th in the nation. The rankings are based on the […]Read More

Mayor Brett Smiley and FirstWorks Announce Extended Festival Hours, Pre-PVDFest Events
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Mayor Brett Smiley and FirstWorks Announce Extended Festival Hours, Pre-PVDFest

LPR News August 20, 2026

PVDFest will feature later hours, a skating party, industry panel and illuminated night market PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism, in collaboration with founding producing partner FirstWorks, today announced extended hours and new programming for PVDFest 2026, the City’s signature celebration of art, culture and community. This year, PVDFest will take place from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm […]Read More

New State Dashboard Shows McKee Administration Investments in Housing
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New State Dashboard Shows McKee Administration Investments in Housing

LPR News August 20, 2026

New dashboard highlights 155 housing developments and more than 8,300 homes since 2021, including more than 7,000 affordable units PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Executive Office of Housing (EOH) today launched a new dashboard at Housing.ri.gov/housing-dashboard giving Rhode Islanders a clearer look at where state housing investments are supporting development and preservation projects across […]Read More

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