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North Providence Mayor Charlie Lombardi and Former Cumberland Mayor Bill

NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI – North Providence Mayor Charlie Lombardi and former Cumberland Mayor Bill Murray announced today that they are joining Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien in supporting and endorsing Sandra Cano in the race for Congressional District One. Of his endorsement, Mayor Charlie Lombardi said: “I’m supporting Sandra Cano because she is the only candidate […]Read More

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Attorney General successfully defends RI’s concealed-carry permit laws

Superior Court judge denies constitutional challenges to RI’s statutory framework   PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that the Office has successfully defended Rhode Island’s concealed-carry permit laws against a constitutional challenge brought by defendants with pending criminal cases in Rhode Island Superior Court following the Supreme Court’s Bruen decision last year. In […]Read More

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Mayor Smiley Signs FY2024 Budget

Sets a focused agenda for the next fiscal year, investing in public safety and city services  PROVIDENCE, RI— Today, Mayor Brett P. Smiley joined Council President Rachel Miller, members of the Providence City Council, Chief of Fire Derek Silva, Police Commander Kevin Lanni, Chief Financial Officer Lawrence J. Mancini, Department of Public Works Director Patricia […]Read More

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Lincoln Signs Learn365RI Municipal Compact, Commits to Increasing Out-of-School Learning

LINCOLN, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Lincoln Town Administrator Philip G. Gould signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. “With Lincoln joining the Learn365RI Municipal Compact, Town Administrator Philip G. Gould, town leaders and school officials are showing their commitment to making sure our students receive the very best education,” said Governor McKee. “The Town of Lincoln is […]Read More

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Attorney General Neronha files lawsuit against solar company Smart Green

Attorney General highlights new web resource to help consumers safely navigate solar panel purchasing process PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced the filing of a lawsuit against Smart Green Solar, LLC (Smart Green) and its CEO Jasjit Gotra for violating the Rhode Island Deceptive Trade Practice Act (DTPA) and engaging in […]Read More

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GOV. MCKEE, STATE, CITY, AND PPSD LEADERS CELEBRATE RIBBON CUTTING

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Mayor Brett Smiley, Councilor Sue AnderBois, Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez, School Board President Erlin Rogel, Providence Teachers Union President Maribeth Calabro, and Hope High School Principal Francisco Velasquez today joined students, teachers, administrators and community partners for a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the completion of Hope […]Read More

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Elect Democratic Women endorses Sabina Matos in the special election

With fewer than 80 days until Election Day, Sabina continues to build support in the special election race PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Elect Democratic Women, the member-led committee dedicated to electing more Democratic women to Congress, today announced its endorsement of Sabina Matos in the special election for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District.   “The Elect Democratic […]Read More