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Mayor Smiley Invites Providence to Celebrate Independence Day
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Mayor Smiley Invites Providence to Celebrate Independence Day

LPR News June 17, 2026

Free live music and fireworks display to highlight annual Independence Day Celebration in India Point Park Sunday, July 5 , beginning at 7 PM PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the City of Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism today announced the return of the City’s annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display on Sunday, July 5, 2026 beginning at 7 PM at […]Read More

Governor McKee and First Lady Highlight Litter-Free Rhode Island Spring Microgrant Recipients
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Governor McKee and First Lady Highlight Litter-Free Rhode Island Spring

LPR News June 15, 2026

Program awarded more than $38k to community groups PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee, First Lady Susan McKee, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) Director Terry Gray, and the Litter-Free Rhode Island (LFRI) program announced that it distributed more than $38,000 in microgrant and grant awards through the program’s Spring 2026 Microgrant program. […]Read More

TACV CABO VERDE AIRLINES TO LAUNCH NONSTOP TRANSATLANTIC SERVICE LINKING RHODE ISLAND AND CABO VERDE
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TACV CABO VERDE AIRLINES TO LAUNCH NONSTOP TRANSATLANTIC SERVICE LINKING

LPR News June 15, 2026

Marking PVD’s second International Destination in 2026 Warwick, RI – Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) will welcome the launch of new international service from TACV Cabo Verde Airlines, who previously served this destination, beginning May 4, 2026, establishing a direct air link between Providence and Praia, Cabo Verde. The weekly service marks […]Read More

Amo, Casar Demand Explanation from CFTC Over Suspiciously Precise, Massively Profitable Prediction Market Bets on Trump’s War in Iran
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Amo, Casar Demand Explanation from CFTC Over Suspiciously Precise, Massively

LPR News June 8, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC – TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) and Congressman Greg Casar (D-TX-35) demanded answers from Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig over his reluctance to crack down on extremely accurate, tremendously profitable prediction market trades on Trump’s war of choice in Iran. A 60 Minutes investigation identified nine anonymous accounts that collectively made more than $2.4 million through […]Read More

RITZ: No Crumbs. Just Results. Announces Re-Election Campaign
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RITZ: No Crumbs. Just Results. Announces Re-Election Campaign

LPR News June 8, 2026

Cranston, RI — Cranston City Councilman Frank Ritz today announced his candidacy for re-election, renewing his commitment to what he calls “results over rhetoric” and continuing a record focused on transparency, accountability, and measurable outcomes for Cranston residents.   “Cranston deserves leadership that doesn’t just talk—but delivers,” said Ritz. “We’ve made real progress, but there’s […]Read More

$1 Million Investment In Central Falls’ SMART® Clinics To Expand Healthcare Access And Offer First In-School Dental Care
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$1 Million Investment In Central Falls’ SMART® Clinics To Expand

LPR News May 20, 2026

At Ella Risk Elementary School in Central Falls, Dr. Emily Thomas, SMART® Clinic Founder Melanie Ginn, POC Managing Trustee John Tarantino, POC Founder Barbara Papitto, Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera, and Central Falls Deputy School Superintendent Ann Lynch. For families across Rhode Island, a trip to the doctor, dentist, or counselor has too often meant time off […]Read More

House Foreign Affairs Vice Ranking Member Amo Leads 29 Members in Demanding End to Trump’s Illegal, Costly, War of Choice in Iran
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House Foreign Affairs Vice Ranking Member Amo Leads 29 Members

LPR News May 20, 2026

Washington, DC – TODAY, House Foreign Affairs Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) led 29 Members in introducing a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives to stop President Donald Trump’s illegal war of choice with Iran, which is driving up costs and making Americans less safe. If Speaker Johnson does not immediately bring this resolution […]Read More

Magaziner Statement on Passing of Former Massachusetts Representative Barney Frank
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Magaziner Statement on Passing of Former Massachusetts Representative Barney Frank

LPR News May 20, 2026

WARWICK, RI — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) released the following statement on the passing of former Massachusetts Representative Barney Frank: “Barney Frank leaves a tremendous legacy as a champion for the working class, the LGBTQ+ community, and the southeast New England region.  His landmark work on financial reform helped save our country from economic ruin. Even […]Read More

Amo Statement on the Passing of Former Congressman Barney Frank
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Amo Statement on the Passing of Former Congressman Barney Frank

LPR News May 20, 2026

Washington, DC – TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) issued the following statement on the passing of former Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank: “I’m saddened to learn of former Congressman Barney Frank’s passing.   From his work to support our economy through crisis to his leadership defending LGBTQ+ rights, Congressman Frank made a lasting impact on America.   […]Read More

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