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Governor McKee Announces $11.8M in Community Development Block Grant Funding
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Governor McKee Announces $11.8M in Community Development Block Grant Funding

LPR News September 9, 2022

Funding to be provided to 10 cities and towns across the state; will be utilized support housing and economic development efforts PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island Housing Secretary Josh Saal and the State Office of Housing and Community Development today announced the recipients of more than $11.8 million in grant funding from the Rhode […]Read More

Governor McKee Announces $5M to Address Homelessness, Expand Shelter Capacity
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Governor McKee Announces $5M to Address Homelessness, Expand Shelter Capacity

LPR News September 7, 2022

PROVIDENCE, R.I. –In an effort to respond to current and projected needs of families and individuals experiencing homelessness, Governor Dan McKee today announced the State is committing up to $5 million to expand shelter capacity statewide. “All Rhode Islanders deserve a safe place to sleep at night and expanding our shelter capacity will help ensure we […]Read More

South Kingstown Police Department to introduce first compassion dog
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South Kingstown Police Department to introduce first compassion dog

LPR News September 7, 2022

The South Kingstown Police Department will introduce the town’s first compassion dog and announce the results of his naming contest. The Bernedoodle puppy will be sworn in and leaders will discuss the dog’s dual roles supporting wellness among first responders and in the community as a whole. The introduction and swearing in the puppy will take place […]Read More

Reed’s Successful Push for FEMA Cost Share Reimbursement Pays Off For RI
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Reed’s Successful Push for FEMA Cost Share Reimbursement Pays Off

LPR News September 7, 2022

Ocean State has now received over $543M from FEMA for COVID-response & saved $136M thanks in part to Sen. Reed’s successful advocacy to ensure FEMA reimbursed states 100% of eligible emergency COVID-19 response costs WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is sending Rhode Island a $13,356,528 check […]Read More

Robbery in Pawtucket
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Robbery in Pawtucket

LPR News September 7, 2022

On 09/06/22, at approximately 6:35 p.m. police were dispatched to 915 Main St for a report of an armed robbery.  Upon arrival, officers located a male victim (25) of Pawcatuck, CT,  who had facial injuries.  The victim reported that he was robbed and assaulted by three (3) of his friends/acquaintances and a fourth unknown male.  […]Read More

Governor McKee Signs Legislation Requiring Asian American History and Culture be Taught in Rhode Island Schools
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Governor McKee Signs Legislation Requiring Asian American History and Culture

LPR News September 3, 2022

PAWTUCKET, RI – Governor Dan McKee was joined today by Senator Sandra Cano and Representative Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung, and community leaders to ceremonially sign legislation which requires all public elementary and secondary schools in Rhode Island to provide at least one unit of instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander History and culture. The ceremonial bill […]Read More

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