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Rhode Island Congressional Delegation Announces $4.6 Million for URI, CCRI Engineering Workforce Development Program
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Rhode Island Congressional Delegation Announces $4.6 Million for URI, CCRI

LPR News September 1, 2026

Rhode Island Congressional Delegation Announces $4.6 Million for URI, CCRI Engineering Workforce Development Program PROVIDENCE, RI — As demand grows for skilled engineers and technicians to power Rhode Island’s advanced manufacturing, marine, and clean energy sectors, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and Gabe Amo (RI-01) announced $4,619,389 of federal funding awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) […]Read More

Politicians Roasted Again at LPR’s Political Barbacoa
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Politicians Roasted Again at LPR’s Political Barbacoa

LPR News August 28, 2026

Cranston, RI (August 28, 2026) – On Saturday, August 29, Latino Public Radio will once again host their popular Barbacoa Politica (Political BBQ), an event that attracts Rhode Island politicians from both sides of the aisle!   LPR’s hosts will be Steve Klamkin and Reynaldo Almonte, LPR’s General Manager. Tune in to watch it live […]Read More

Cranston Police Department Becomes First in Rhode Island to Earn Gold Level CIT Certification
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Cranston Police Department Becomes First in Rhode Island to Earn

LPR News August 26, 2026

CRANSTON, RI (August 3, 2026) – The Cranston Police Department has become the first law enforcement agency in Rhode Island to earn Gold Level Certification from CIT International, a national organization that recognizes excellence in Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) programs. The certification reflects the department’s commitment to implementing nationally recognized best practices in responding to […]Read More

Providence Public Schools Welcomes Students for 2026-27 School Year Following Return to Local Control with new buildings and programs
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Providence Public Schools Welcomes Students for 2026-27 School Year Following

LPR News August 26, 2026

Providence, RI – The Providence Public School District (PPSD) welcomed students back for the 2026-27 school year on Tuesday, August 25, marking the first full academic year since the district’s transition back to local control on July 1, 2026. This milestone follows years of measurable progress under state intervention, including rebounding assessment scores, record-high graduation rates, and […]Read More

North Kingstown Town Council President Greg Mancini Endorses Governor Dan McKee for Re-Election
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North Kingstown Town Council President Greg Mancini Endorses Governor Dan

LPR News August 20, 2026

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Today, North Kingstown Town Council President Greg Mancini announced his endorsement of Governor Dan McKee for his reelection campaign. “When asked, Governor McKee came to North Kingstown Town Council meetings, not once, but twice. While there, he listened to residents’ concerns, for more than three hours in one meeting, and he acted decisively […]Read More

With $500,000 Federal Investment in Public & Marine Safety, Reed Helps Launch South Kingstown’s New EMA Harbor Patrol Vessel
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With $500,000 Federal Investment in Public & Marine Safety, Reed

LPR News August 20, 2026

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI – There is a new 600-horsepower state-of-the-art public safety vessel patrolling South Kingstown’s pristine waterways and it is fully equipped with the latest emergency response and search and rescue tools and capabilities.   Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed joined state and local officials and first responders dockside in South Kingstown to officially unveil and […]Read More

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