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Governor McKee to Sign Bill Banning the Sale of Assault Weapons
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Governor McKee to Sign Bill Banning the Sale of Assault

LPR News June 26, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee signed legislation into law that bans the sale of certain military-style weapons in Rhode Island. The Governor was joined by bill sponsor Senator Louis DiPalma (2025-S 0359A) as well as Representative Jason Knight, General Officers, General Assembly Leaders, and gun safety advocates.   This bill is the latest piece […]Read More

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Governor McKee Awards $6.7 Million in Grants to Bolster Rhode

LPR News June 18, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee and his Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) announced $6.7 million in grants awarded to support 85 primary care practices across Rhode Island. “Access to quality care starts with strong primary care,” said Governor Dan McKee. “That’s why my administration is focused on supporting the recruitment and retention […]Read More

Attorney General Neronha reaffirms support for LGBTQ+ community following Supreme Court Decision
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Attorney General Neronha reaffirms support for LGBTQ+ community following Supreme

LPR News June 18, 2025

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement in response to a United States Supreme Court Decision upholding a Tennessee law that bans medical treatment for transgender youth. “Today, we hosted our Office’s annual Pride flag raising ceremony in support of the LGBTQ+ community here in Rhode Island. There is […]Read More

Congressmen Amo and Lynch Call for Oversight of Air Traffic Safety After Recent Fatal Air Crash and Near Misses
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Congressmen Amo and Lynch Call for Oversight of Air Traffic

LPR News June 17, 2025

Since the start of 2025, the U.S. has experienced the deadliest domestic plane crash in a generation and several near misses.  WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) and Congressman Stephen Lynch (D-MA) are calling on the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study relocating the Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service (AOV). To improve the safety of our […]Read More

Attorney General Neronha to host a roundtable discussion with physicians on primary care challenges
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Attorney General Neronha to host a roundtable discussion with physicians

LPR News June 16, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha will join approximately 25 doctors in a roundtable discussion, during which they will share experiences and perspectives with the Attorney General on Rhode Island’s health care challenges, and specifically those facing primary care. This discussion follows the Attorney General’s rollout of a series of initiatives aimed at providing immediate […]Read More

RI Lawmakers Must Not Let Big Tobacco Turn Back the Clock on Public Health
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RI Lawmakers Must Not Let Big Tobacco Turn Back the

LPR News June 16, 2025

In the final days of legislative session, Rhode Island lawmakers must prioritize public health over the tobacco industry’s bottom line  PROVIDENCE – JUNE 16, 2025 – In the days ahead, Rhode Island lawmakers may consider passing legislation that would make deadly and addictive tobacco products cheaper by reducing taxes on what the Food and Drug Administration […]Read More

Congressman Amo Leads Introduction of Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution to Help Veteran Mental Health by Establishing “Vets Get Outside Day
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Congressman Amo Leads Introduction of Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution to Help

LPR News June 16, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) and Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) introduced a resolution to establish “Vets Get Outside Day” to support veterans struggling with mental health challenges. Nearly 460,000 veterans were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries between 2020 and 2022, and there were 6,146 veteran suicide deaths in 2020. U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Angus King […]Read More

BCBSRI named to The Civic 50 list of most community-minded companies
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BCBSRI named to The Civic 50 list of most community-minded

LPR News June 16, 2025

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (June 4, 2025) — Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to increasing volunteering, has named Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) a 2025 honoree of The Civic 50, which through an annual survey recognizes the top community-minded companies in the United States.  For more than a decade, The Civic 50 […]Read More

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