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Reed Calls for IG Probe into Commerce Sec’s ‘Buy Tesla’ Pitch
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Reed Calls for IG Probe into Commerce Sec’s ‘Buy Tesla’

LPR News April 4, 2025

Senator seeks investigation into Secretary Lutnick urging a national television audience to buy a specific stock tied to Elon Musk that directly affects Secretary Lutnick’s personal financial holdings WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is calling for an independent watchdog to investigate Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s self-dealing call for Americans to buy Tesla stock. […]Read More

Court Grants States’ Motion to Enforce; Orders Trump Administration to Unfreeze FEMA Grants
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Court Grants States’ Motion to Enforce; Orders Trump Administration to

LPR News April 4, 2025

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement applauding Judge McConnell’s order granting the Office’s motion to enforce an injunction previously imposed by the Court which prohibited the Trump administration to categorically freeze federal funds to states after the Administration withheld FEMA funds allocated for disaster relief. “With this order, […]Read More

401Gives Tops $4 Million Raised, but Record-Setting Year isn’t Done Yet
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401Gives Tops $4 Million Raised, but Record-Setting Year isn’t Done

LPR News April 3, 2025

Rhode Islanders’ generosity grows beyond expectations, new highs to be set across the board   Providence, R.I. (April 2, 2025) – 401Gives has topped $4 million raised as of 11:28 a.m. today, but the record-breaking year isn’t done yet as the effort continues until 6 p.m.   “We’ve surpassed our goal and are still raising […]Read More

Fly nonstop from PVD to Fort Myers—your beach getaway awaits!
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Fly nonstop from PVD to Fort Myers—your beach getaway awaits!

LPR News April 3, 2025

Dreaming of white sand beaches and sunny skies? Now’s your chance to experience Fort Myers with nonstop flights from Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) on jetBlue! Whether you’re looking to relax on the beach, explore nature, or enjoy delicious seafood, Fort Myers has it all.  Fort Myers, nestled on Florida’s Gulf Coast, is […]Read More

HealthSource RI Open Enrollment closes with record enrollment of 42,695
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HealthSource RI Open Enrollment closes with record enrollment of 42,695

LPR News April 3, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI – HealthSource RI (HSRI) concluded its annual Open Enrollment (OE) period February 28, with its highest ever OE total of 42,695, eclipsing last year’s record of 34,456. Of those, 8,557 Rhode Island residents are newly enrolled in the affordable qualified health plans available through the state marketplace. The remaining 34,000+ individuals, or 73% of […]Read More

$3 million earmarked to help nonprofits weather federal funding freeze cuts
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$3 million earmarked to help nonprofits weather federal funding freeze

LPR News April 1, 2025

The Rhode Island Foundation will award $3 million in grants to help Rhode Island nonprofits affected by the loss of federal funding due to recent actions in Washington.   “We understand the harm these policies may pose to the work of our nonprofit partners, and most importantly, to the thousands of Rhode Islanders they serve […]Read More

Reed: Trump Admin. Should Improve Social Security Customer Service, Not Intentionally Degrade It
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Reed: Trump Admin. Should Improve Social Security Customer Service, Not

LPR News April 1, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – Stressing the importance of efficient customer service, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) says Rhode Islanders should not have to wait in long lines outside of Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices, exposed to the elements, and in some cases having to return multiple times, in order to get their needs addressed.  Nor should […]Read More

Cranston Police Department Executes Multiple Drug-Related Arrests
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Cranston Police Department Executes Multiple Drug-Related Arrests

LPR News March 28, 2025

Cranston, R.I. – The Cranston Police Department has conducted several successful enforcement actions leading to significant drug seizures and multiple arrests over the past week. These operations underscore the department’s ongoing commitment to combat drug-related crimes and ensure public safety. Major Drug Seizure Following Traffic Stop On March 27, 2025, at approximately 9:58 AM, a […]Read More

Rhode Island Airport Corporation Announces Successful Outcome of Mediation Proces
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Rhode Island Airport Corporation Announces Successful Outcome of Mediation Proces

LPR News March 19, 2025

March 13, 2025 – Today, the Rhode Island Airport Corporation Board of Directors unanimously approved the 2024-2027 collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Council 94 Local 2873. The agreement includes a 5 percent wage increase retroactive to July 1, 2024, a 4 percent wage increase in July 2025, and a 3 percent increase in July 2026. The […]Read More

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