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RIGOP Endorsed Governor Candidate Aaron Guckian Challenges Opponent to Produce

LPR News August 7, 2026

Guckian says Elaine Pelino should provide “verifiable proof” of service as “Chief of Staff” to Cantor Fitzgerald’s founder & “Executive Assistant” to current Commerce Secretary Lutnick August 3, 2026 – Aaron Guckian, the Rhode Island Republican Party’s officially endorsed candidate for Governor, released the following statement today in reaction to a Providence Journal story in […]Read More

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Senate Judiciary Courts Subcommittee Democrats Blast Cruz’s Hearing Targeting the

LPR News August 7, 2026

Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Peter Welch (D-VT), Democratic members of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Federal Courts, today issued the following statement ahead of Chairman Ted Cruz’s hearing this week titled, “Hidden in Plain Sight: Confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Network in […]Read More

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RIDOT’s Weekly Traffic Forecast

LPR News August 7, 2026

The following road and lane closure notices are effective for the week of August 8-14, 2026. All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. Visit RIDOT’s Travel Advisories website for a full listing of statewide lane closures. Washington Bridge & I-195, East Providence/Providence East Providence: I-195 East, from the Washington Bridge to Exit 2C, right […]Read More

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Governor McKee Issues Statement on the Passing of Former Senator

LPR News August 7, 2026

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee issued the following statement on the passing of former Rhode Island Senator Stephen D. Alves: “Senator Alves was a tireless champion for Rhode Islanders during his time in office. He was a personal friend, and my heart is heavy with this news. “Susan and I are praying for his […]Read More