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Governor McKee, Commerce Corporation Approve Innovation Vouchers and Network Matching Grants to Help Fund R&D and Business Development
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Governor McKee, Commerce Corporation Approve Innovation Vouchers and Network Matching

LPR News January 31, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Board of Directors for Rhode Island Commerce last night approved five Innovation Vouchers and five Innovation Network Matching Grants. With these awards, there have now been 110 Innovation Voucher recipients and 36 Innovation Network Matching Grant recipients, totaling an investment of $8.9 million. These awards have had a […]Read More

Upcoming Events for Veterans
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Upcoming Events for Veterans

LPR News January 30, 2023

All Veterans are invited to the following events at the Vet Center! To keep up with updates, please see our website! *** All Vet Center Groups require that the Veteran be enrolled with the Vet Center prior to attending. To check eligibility or for questions, please contact the Vet Center at (401) 739-0167 or reach out […]Read More

RI Delegation, Mayor Smiley Announce New $27.2M Federal Grant to Connect Neighborhoods & Make Providence Streets Safer for All
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RI Delegation, Mayor Smiley Announce New $27.2M Federal Grant to

LPR News January 28, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to improve roadway safety, better connect neighborhoods, and make Providence streets safer for all users, Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation today joined with Mayor Brett Smiley to announce a new $27.2 million federal grant under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program. U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and […]Read More

Providence Student Takes Top Scholarship Prize in Lieutenant Governor’s Entrepreneurship Challenge
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Providence Student Takes Top Scholarship Prize in Lieutenant Governor’s Entrepreneurship

LPR News January 28, 2023

Four other teams place, winning scholarships of their own PROVIDENCE, RI — Daisha Jackson, a senior at the Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical Center, won first place and a $5,000 scholarship in Lieutenant Governor’s Entrepreneurship Challenge, a business pitch competition for high school students. The Lieutenant Governor’s Entrepreneurship Challenge is organized by the Office of […]Read More

RIDE Announces Applications Now Accepted for Summer Meals Program
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RIDE Announces Applications Now Accepted for Summer Meals Program

LPR News January 27, 2023

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (RIDE) is now accepting applications for organizations interested in participating in the 2023 Summer Food Service Program for children. The program, financed through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service, provides free meals to children from targeted communities and is designed […]Read More

AAA HONORS CRANSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR OUTSTANDING TRAFFIC SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTS
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AAA HONORS CRANSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR OUTSTANDING TRAFFIC SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTS

LPR News January 27, 2023

Photo:  Traffic Division Sergeant James Needham accepted the award on behalf of the department. January 27, 2023, Providence, RI -Law enforcement, traffic safety stakeholders, and local “traffic safety heroes” were recognized for their outstanding achievements in 2022 through the annual AAA Northeast Community Traffic Safety Award program. These awards honor those who work to maintain […]Read More

Treasurer Diossa Releases Transition Committee Report and Recommendations
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Treasurer Diossa Releases Transition Committee Report and Recommendations

LPR News January 27, 2023

Providence, RI – Today, Rhode Island General Treasurer James A. Diossa shared the Transition Committee’s Report and Recommendations for the Office of the General Treasurer. The Committee was co-chaired by Yahaira “Jay” Placencia, a Senior Vice President with Bank of America, and Donald R. Sweitzer, the retired Chairman of International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”). The committee issued […]Read More

Statement from Acting Public Safety Director, Police Chief Tina Goncalves, on Dolan Verdict
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Statement from Acting Public Safety Director, Police Chief Tina Goncalves,

LPR News January 26, 2023

Statement from Acting Public Safety Director, Police Chief Tina Goncalves, on Dolan Verdict: “The City of Pawtucket is obligated to follow the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights (LEOBOR). Throughout this criminal investigation, the Police Department has been conducting an internal parallel investigation. The Pawtucket Police Department will continue the internal investigation and consult with […]Read More

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