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New study shows University of Rhode Island generates $2 billion in annual economic impact
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New study shows University of Rhode Island generates $2 billion

LPR News March 27, 2026

URI supports nearly 18,000 jobs statewide and returns $17.39 to the Rhode Island economy for every $1 invested by the state A new report released by the University of Rhode Island finds that URI generates $2 billion in statewide economic activity annually, driven by research operations, employment, student spending and visitor activity. (URI Photos/ Catherine […]Read More

Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Spotlight Weekly Attendance Leaders
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Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Spotlight Weekly Attendance Leaders

LPR News March 27, 2026

PROVIDENCE, RI – As part of the statewide Attendance Matters RI campaign, today, Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green recognized Rhode Island schools with the highest weekly attendance and most improved attendance rates across elementary, middle, and high school levels The following schools are Rhode Island’s attendance leaders for the week of March 16, 2026*: Elementary: Stony Lane Elementary, North Kingstown – 97.13% weekly attendance rate […]Read More

Attorney General Peter Neronha Endorses Xay Khamsyvoravong for Lieutenant Governor
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Attorney General Peter Neronha Endorses Xay Khamsyvoravong for Lieutenant Governor

LPR News March 27, 2026

AG Neronha: “Xay will join the fight against the chaos of the Trump Administration and never back down from the challenges Rhode Island faces.” Providence, RI (March 24, 2026) — Today, in a new video, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha endorsed Xay Khamsyvoravong for Lieutenant Governor. “I’m endorsing Xay for Lieutenant Governor, because […]Read More

City of Pawtucket to Host Corporate Job Fair Tomorrow
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City of Pawtucket to Host Corporate Job Fair Tomorrow

LPR News March 27, 2026

On Saturday, March 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the City of Pawtucket will host a large-scale job fair at 100 Freight Street, bringing together more than 40 employers from across Rhode Island and the region. Whether you are actively seeking a new position, considering a career change, or simply exploring your options, this event is […]Read More

Foulkes on McKee: State Employees Deserve Better
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Foulkes on McKee: State Employees Deserve Better

LPR News March 27, 2026

Providence, RI — Following NBC 10 reporting that the McKee administration mistakenly paid out $220,000 in union dues to state employees, Helena Buonanno Foulkes issued the following statement:   “If already messing up state employees’ W-2s during tax season wasn’t bad enough, workers now have to deal with another headache thanks to the McKee administration,” said Helena. “This level of […]Read More

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