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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Butler Hospital Short Stay Unit
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Butler Hospital Short Stay Unit

LPR News July 1, 2024

Butler Hospital proudly announced the grand opening of its new short stay unit, which will allow patients with mental health challenges to seek treatment at the new facility instead of overcrowded emergency departments at local hospitals, with a speaking program and ribbon cutting ceremony. The ribbon cutting ceremony featured remarks from CNE and Butler Hospital […]Read More

RITBA Joins “Be Safe Together” Campaign
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RITBA Joins “Be Safe Together” Campaign

LPR News July 1, 2024

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority today joined the International Tunnel, Turnpike, and Bridge Association (IBTTA)’s “Be Safe Together” campaign in honor of their first Global Road Safety Week. Global Road Safety Week is recognized from June 24th through the 28th, and will highlight the small choices drivers make that can significantly enhance road […]Read More

RIDOH Issues Seasonal Reminders Related to Hurricane Preparedness
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RIDOH Issues Seasonal Reminders Related to Hurricane Preparedness

LPR News July 1, 2024

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is issuing a reminder about important steps people should take to stay healthy and safe during the Atlantic Hurricane Season, which runs from June through November.   Hurricanes can cause illness, injury, damage to houses and buildings, and environmental concerns like flooding and mold. There are important steps […]Read More

Women & Infants Hospital Re-Designated as Baby-Friendly USA Hospital
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Women & Infants Hospital Re-Designated as Baby-Friendly USA Hospital

LPR News July 1, 2024

(Providence, RI) – Women & Infants Hospital is re-designated as a Baby Friendly USA Hospital. This certification recognizes that WIH practices all “Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding” and the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk substitutes.   “Women & Infants Hospital is proud to continue our designation as a Baby-Friendly USA hospital. This is a […]Read More

US Supreme Court: Trump entitled to broad immunity in election interference case
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US Supreme Court: Trump entitled to broad immunity in election

LPR News July 1, 2024

VOA News/By Ken Bredemeier The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that former President Donald Trump has immunity from prosecution for any official acts he undertook while in office to upend his 2020 reelection loss but no immunity for unofficial acts. The top U.S. court left it up to lower courts to decide under which instances Trump could […]Read More

City of Pawtucket Launches Online Licensing Process for Special Events
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City of Pawtucket Launches Online Licensing Process for Special Events

LPR News July 1, 2024

PAWTUCKET – The City of Pawtucket is excited to announce the launch of a new, fully online licensing process for businesses and special event permits. This system aims to simplify the application procedure, making it more efficient and accessible for event organizers and businesses alike. Mayor Donald Grebien emphasized the benefits of the new process, […]Read More

Hirono, Murray, Reed, Whitehouse, Pocan, Scott Introduce Bill to Double Pell Grant, Make College More Affordable
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Hirono, Murray, Reed, Whitehouse, Pocan, Scott Introduce Bill to Double

LPR News June 20, 2024

The Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act permanently indexes Pell Grants to inflation, increasing their purchasing power WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Patty Murray (D-WA), Jack Reed (D-RI), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Representatives Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA) introduced the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of […]Read More

Magaziner Hosts Roundtable with Reps. Underwood, Amo, SEIU Nurses on State of U.S. Healthcare System
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Magaziner Hosts Roundtable with Reps. Underwood, Amo, SEIU Nurses on

LPR News June 20, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) held a roundtable discussion on the state of the U.S. healthcare system with Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14), a registered nurse, member of Democratic leadership, and the co-founder and co-chair of the Black Maternal Health Caucus and Rep. Gabe Amo (RI-01). The Members of Congress were joined by nurses represented by SEIU Local […]Read More

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AAA: Nearly 71 Million People Expected to Travel During July

LPR News June 20, 2024

This year’s extended Independence Day forecast exceeds pre-pandemic numbers, setting a record PROVIDENCE, R.I., June 20, 2024 – AAA projects 70.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home during the Independence Day holiday travel period from June 29 to July 7. For the first time, AAA looked at the entire July 4th week, plus the Saturday […]Read More

Breeze Airways Will Make Providence Their Number One Airport
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Breeze Airways Will Make Providence Their Number One Airport

LPR News June 20, 2024

At an airport event, Neeleman announced the that T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) will become the carrier’s largest airport by capacity and departures, with consistent growth over the next five year. It will surpass Charleston, S.C. as Breeze’s number one airport by the end of this year.   Two years ago, Breeze Airways announced a […]Read More

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