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Governor McKee Highlights $60 Million Proposed Investment to Build CCRI Workforce Innovation Center
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Governor McKee Highlights $60 Million Proposed Investment to Build CCRI

LPR News April 14, 2026

Transformational project will expand workforce training, strengthen Rhode Island’s economy, and connect residents to high-demand careers WARWICK, RI — Governor Dan McKee today joined Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) President Rosemary Costigan, state leaders, labor partners, and industry representatives at CCRI’s Warwick Campus to highlight the proposed $60 million general obligation bond to establish […]Read More

Magaziner, Local Leaders Announce New Federal Funding for Coventry Projects
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Magaziner, Local Leaders Announce New Federal Funding for Coventry Projects

LPR News April 14, 2026

COVENTRY, RI — Thursday, April 9, 2026, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) joined local Coventry leaders to announce $2,250,000 of federal funding he secured for the Town of Coventry to support the construction of a new municipal waste collection facility and flood prevention and sidewalk improvements in the Wood Street area.   “Strong infrastructure and […]Read More

Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Applications for 2026 Mayoral Fellows
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Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Applications for 2026 Mayoral Fellows

LPR News April 14, 2026

Competitive program offers valuable learning opportunities for recent graduates and enrolled students to get involved in the community   PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced today the City is now accepting applications for the 2026 Mayoral Fellowship Program. This competitive program offers an energizing and creative way for undergraduate students and recent graduates to earn hands-on experience in the executive branch of city government. Mayoral fellows […]Read More

EPA Recognizes Rhode Island Drinking Water Project for Excellence and Innovation
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EPA Recognizes Rhode Island Drinking Water Project for Excellence and

LPR News April 14, 2026

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced this week that a drinking water infrastructure consolidation project at the Scituate Housing Authority’s Rockland Oaks Senior Housing Community, Scituate High School, and Scituate Middle School was one of the recipients of its annual, prestigious Excellence in System Partnerships awards.   Supported by the Rhode Island Department of […]Read More

Pawtucket’s annual Community Meetings have officially started!
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Pawtucket’s annual Community Meetings have officially started!

LPR News April 13, 2026

Each year, these meetings provide one of the most valuable opportunities for me to connect directly with residents and hear what’s happening in neighborhoods across Pawtucket. Held in each city district, these gatherings are designed to foster open dialogue, answer questions, and strengthen the connection between City Hall and our community. Mayor Grebien encourages all […]Read More

Foulkes Opposes Proposed Quonset Sludge Plant, Calls for Greater Transparency
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Foulkes Opposes Proposed Quonset Sludge Plant, Calls for Greater Transparency

LPR News April 13, 2026

Providence, RI — Helena Buonanno Foulkes issued the following statement opposing the proposed sewage sludge processing plant in Quonset:   “I’m strongly against the proposed sludge plant in Quonset. It presents significant public health and environmental safety concerns for residents in North Kingstown and surrounding communities. Quonset was created with special zoning so the state could […]Read More

RIDOT TO CLOSE A SECTION OF WOOD AVENUE IN WOONSOCKET FOR BRIDGE REHABILITATION WORK
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RIDOT TO CLOSE A SECTION OF WOOD AVENUE IN WOONSOCKET

LPR News April 13, 2026

Starting on Friday night, April 24, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close a section of Wood Avenue in Woonsocket to begin rehabilitation of the Wood Avenue Bridge over the Peters River in Woonsocket. The bridge will be closed for approximately two weeks for initial construction activities.   During the closure, all […]Read More

Magaziner, Local Leaders Celebrate New Emergency Operations Center for the City of Warwick
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Magaziner, Local Leaders Celebrate New Emergency Operations Center for the

LPR News April 2, 2026

WARWICK, R.I. — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) joined Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi, Chief Peter McMichael of the Warwick Fire Department, and first responders to celebrate the completion of a new state-of-the-art Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for the city of Warwick, which was made possible by a $530,437 grant he secured for the city in 2024. The […]Read More

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