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Attorney General Neronha announces recovery of nearly $30 million for Rhode Island in settlement with Purdue Pharma for their role in the opioid epidemic
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Attorney General Neronha announces recovery of nearly $30 million for

LPR News June 16, 2025

Attorneys General recover $7.4 billion in total for Americans   PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Neronha today announced that Rhode Island has recovered nearly $30 million after all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler […]Read More

Reed & Whitehouse Help Launch State-of-the-Art Support Vehicle for Northern RI Firefighters
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Reed & Whitehouse Help Launch State-of-the-Art Support Vehicle for Northern

LPR News June 16, 2025

LINCOLN, RI – Fire departments across northern Rhode Island have teamed up to acquire a new regional air/light unit that will help ensure firefighters can safely and effectively respond to a wide range of emergencies throughout their communities.   After delivering a $586,363 federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) award, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and […]Read More

Governor McKee to Join Coventry Leaders for Groundbreaking of Community Learning Center
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Governor McKee to Join Coventry Leaders for Groundbreaking of Community

LPR News June 16, 2025

Renovation of 25 rooms in the Town Hall Annex will create wellness, workforce development and Learn365RI education spaces   Governor McKee’s $81.5M Community Learning Center initiative includes more than 20 hubs across the state COVENTRY, RI — Governor Dan McKee will join Coventry town leaders for a groundbreaking ceremony for a 38,500-square-foot Community Learning Center […]Read More

State Fire Marshal Provides Update on Fire at Matunuck Oyster Bar
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State Fire Marshal Provides Update on Fire at Matunuck Oyster

LPR News May 22, 2025

WARWICK, R.I. – The Office of the State Fire Marshal continues to investigate the fire that occurred on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Matunuck Oyster Bar located at 629 Succotash Road in South Kingstown.   Based on information collected to date by inspectors, several possible causes have been ruled out including commercial cooking equipment being […]Read More

Police Chiefs: Increased DUI Patrols for Memorial Day Weekend
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Police Chiefs: Increased DUI Patrols for Memorial Day Weekend

LPR News May 22, 2025

Remembering Officer Ryan Bourque on 9th anniversary of his death The Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association announced today that law enforcement agencies across the state will have increased patrols throughout Memorial Day weekend. Patrols are in honor of the 9th anniversary of Officer Ryan Bourque’s death caused by an impaired driver. “Our message is clear: […]Read More

Magaziner Applauds Successful Effort to Defend Department of Education
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Magaziner Applauds Successful Effort to Defend Department of Education

LPR News May 22, 2025

Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) today issued the following statement after a federal court ruling blocked the Trump Administration from dismantling the Department of Education. The ruling, by U. S. District Court Judge Myong Joun of the District of Massachusetts, cites an amicus brief filed by Magaziner and other Members of the U.S. […]Read More

BCBSRI strengthens support for primary care providers, assists Anchor Medical patients
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BCBSRI strengthens support for primary care providers, assists Anchor Medical

LPR News May 22, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is strengthening its longstanding commitment to ensure timely and convenient access to high quality primary care in Rhode Island through important payment and administrative simplification efforts. Working cooperatively with Gov. Dan McKee and the Health Insurance Commissioner’s Office, and complementing legislative efforts led by […]Read More

15th Annual Waterman Eco-Challenge Returns to Narragansett
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15th Annual Waterman Eco-Challenge Returns to Narragansett

LPR News May 22, 2025

Saturday July 12, 2025 Narragansett, RI – The Waterman Eco-Challenge, a beloved Rhode Island tradition celebrating community, ocean safety, and environmental stewardship, is set to make its return on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Scarborough State Beach North in Narragansett. Now in its 15th year, the event continues to unite athletes, families, and ocean enthusiasts for a day of […]Read More

State Fire Marshal Issues Warning on Dangerous Social Media Trend
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State Fire Marshal Issues Warning on Dangerous Social Media Trend

LPR News May 22, 2025

WARWICK, R.I. — The Office of the State Fire Marshal is issuing a public safety warning about a dangerous new social media trend known as the “Chromebook Challenge.”   The challenge involves tampering with Chromebooks—laptop devices containing lithium-ion batteries—by inserting metal objects or wires into their charging or USB ports which cause the battery to […]Read More

Frontline Healthcare Workers Fined for Striking — Rep. Morales Calls Out “MAGA-Style” Tactics by Mayor Smiley
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Frontline Healthcare Workers Fined for Striking — Rep. Morales Calls

LPR News May 22, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI — In response to the Smiley Administration’s attack against striking healthcare workers at Butler Hospital, State Representative David Morales issued the following statement: “Between the lack of a fair contract with Care New England and the troubling news that unionized striking workers will be losing their health benefits, our healthcare workers are now facing […]Read More

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