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Amo to Commemorate Juneteenth Across Rhode Island and Mark Progress

Providence, RI– To commemorate Juneteenth, celebrate the contributions of Black Rhode Islanders and reflect on the ongoing work of freedom, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) will participate in observances across the First Congressional District. Juneteenth, a federal holiday established by President Joe Biden, marks the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and informed enslaved […]Read More

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Magaziner to Host Passport Fair in Cranston, Bring State Department

CRANSTON, RI — As the summer travel season gets underway, U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner (RI-02) is bringing experts from the U.S. State Department’s Boston Passport Agency to the Cranston Public Library for a Passport Fair on Saturday, June 27 in James T. Giles Community Room. Individuals in Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District who are seeking passport services are […]Read More

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Governor McKee Signs Bills Into Law

PROVIDENCE, RI — Governor Dan McKee has transmitted the following bills: Thursday, June 18, 2026, transmittals with signature Click to view a transmittal message for S2139. Click to view a transmittal message for H7163. Click to view a transmittal message for S2787. Click to view a transmittal message for H7415. Thursday, June 18, 2026, transmittals with signature Thursday, June 18, 2026, […]Read More

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Governor McKee Appoints Ralph Liguori to Serve on Judicial Nominating

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee announced his appointment of local attorney Ralph Liguori to serve on the Judicial Nominating Commission.   The JNC is an independent, nonpartisan body responsible for recommending highly qualified candidates for all judicial appointments. The Commission was created in 1994 and is composed of nine Rhode Island residents. All […]Read More

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Governor McKee Signs Legislation Expanding Access to Justice for Child

Photo: Governor McKee is joined by bill sponsors and survivors as her signs legislation expanding access to justice for child sex abuse victims. PROVIDENCE, RI — On Thursday, Governor Dan McKee was joined by bill sponsors and survivors to sign legislation expanding access to justice for child sex abuse victims. The ceremony included accounts from Jim […]Read More

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Travel Advisory: Traffic Restrictions Start June 22 for Roadway Improvements

Starting Monday, June 22, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will begin roadway improvements along Sprague Street in Portsmouth. This work will require traffic restrictions from Route 114 (Turnpike Avenue) to Route 138 (West Main Road), Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The first step in the improvement process is pavement reclamation, which […]Read More

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Attorney General Neronha, coalition secure final victory as Court dismisses

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and a coalition of 18 attorneys general today announced the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit’s dismissal of the Trump Administration’s appeal of the states’ victory in their lawsuit challenging the federal government’s unlawful order to freeze all federal permitting for wind energy projects. “Wind energy creates jobs […]Read More

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Providence Police Charge Two Men Following Violent Smith Street Shooting

Providence, RI – The Providence Police Department has charged two men in connection with a shooting and violent assault that occurred on June 7, 2026, near Paris Lounge at 375 Smith Street. At approximately 6:45 p.m., officers assigned to the Neighborhood Response Team (NRT) were conducting directed patrols focused on unauthorized car meets, which have been associated […]Read More