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City of Providence Releases Life at Night Report
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City of Providence Releases Life at Night Report

LPR News January 28, 2025

Report Highlights Nearly $1 Billion Annual Impact of the City’s Nighttime Economy PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism today released the City of Providence’s Life at Night Report, a comprehensive analysis of the city’s vibrant nighttime economy. As New England’s Creative Capital, Providence has long […]Read More

Amo Statement on Trump Decision to Freeze Federal Funding
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Amo Statement on Trump Decision to Freeze Federal Funding

LPR News January 28, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) released the following statement: “The Donald Trump funding freeze is unlawful, chaotic, and deeply harmful to the entire country,” said Congressman Gabe Amo, a member of the House Committee on the Budget. “This action will bring great pain to many — from community health centers to federal programs that help feed hungry […]Read More

U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan has temporarily blocked the Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans till Monday, February 3.
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U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan has temporarily blocked the

LPR News January 28, 2025

Special Update: OMB Freeze of Federal Grants and Loans Last night, the Trump Administration announced an immediate freeze of federal grant, loan, and other financial assistance funds related to the executive orders it has issued in the past week.   We strongly encourage you to read the order here. As of writing, there are reports […]Read More

Attorney General Neronha renews call for CRMC reform following Quidnessett decision
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Attorney General Neronha renews call for CRMC reform following Quidnessett

LPR News January 28, 2025

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement following today’s decision by the Coastal Resource Management Council (CRMC) to deny Quidnessett Country Club’s petition to reclassify abutting waters. “Of course, I am pleased that the CRMC ultimately rejected Quidnessett’s request, but regardless, we need reform and we need it now,” said Attorney […]Read More

State of Rhode Island Initiates Limited, Phased Relaunch of RIBridges Customer Portal
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State of Rhode Island Initiates Limited, Phased Relaunch of RIBridges

LPR News January 23, 2025

Rhode Islanders Urged to Access Benefits Portal Only After Receiving Official E-mail from State PROVIDENCE, RI — This week, the State of Rhode Island will begin a controlled, phased relaunch of the HealthyRhode customer portal associated with RIBridges system, which manages many of the State’s social service and benefit programs as well as its health insurance […]Read More

Jenks Park Pediatrics Continues To Provide Care For The Uninsured
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Jenks Park Pediatrics Continues To Provide Care For The Uninsured

LPR News January 23, 2025

On any given weekday, Jenks Park Pediatrics (JPP), is bustling with life. Immigrant families seeking refuge arrive to the Central Falls practice usually by word-of-mouth. “With POC support we continue to provide free care to children and women without insurance: primary care for the kids and breast and cervical cancer screening for women,” said Dr. Beata Nelken, Jenks […]Read More

AttendanceMattersRI: Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Recognize Weekly Attendance Leaders and Improved Schools
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AttendanceMattersRI: Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Recognize Weekly Attendance Leaders and Improved Schools

LPR News January 23, 2025

Week of January 15, 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI — Acknowledging the importance of consistent attendance in education and in alignment with the #AttendanceMattersRI campaign, Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green are pleased to highlight the top elementary, middle, and high schools with the greatest average weekly attendance. The following schools are Rhode Island’s attendance leaders for the week of January 15, 2025*: Elementary: Community Elementary School, Cumberland – 97.3% Middle: North Cumberland Middle School – 95.8% High […]Read More

Governor McKee Outlines Rhode Island’s Preparations for Extreme Cold
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Governor McKee Outlines Rhode Island’s Preparations for Extreme Cold

LPR News January 21, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today reminded Rhode Islanders of the resources and health guidance available to help keep residents safe during extreme cold. “Our state agencies, municipalities, and community organizations have been working together to ensure Rhode Islanders have access to the support they need to stay warm during extreme cold. We are grateful […]Read More

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