Category : LPR News

Delegation requests expeditious review of economic assistance to RI small businesses WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo sent a letter to the Small Business Administration (SBA) requesting the agency to expeditiously review applications for economic assistance and provide updates on its efforts to deliver federal […]Read More

Infrastructure Changes to Reduce Traffic, Improve Safety and Support Neighbors and Local Businesses PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced Providence’s comprehensive impact mitigation plan to reduce traffic, improve safety, prevent additional damage to local streets and alleviate the burden the Washington Bridge closure is having on our neighbors and local businesses. The […]Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, Governor Dan McKee announced his nomination of Kas R. DeCarvalho, Esq., to the Rhode Island District Court. DeCarvalho will fill a vacancy left by Judge Christopher K. Smith, who was appointed to the Rhode Island Superior Court by Governor McKee in February 2023. “Throughout the course of his career, Kas has […]Read More

Join Mayor Grebien tonight for the Mayor’s Community Night at Lyman B. Goff Middle School, located at 974 Newport Avenue, starting at 6:00 pm.   While this particular meeting is in District 2, it is not limited to District 2 residents. If you’re unable to make it to your district’s meeting, feel free to join […]Read More

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. – The Quonset Development Corporation announced today that Quonset Business Park has surpassed the 14,000 jobs threshold and is now home to 14,379 jobs at 239 companies. The milestone comes just 15 months after Governor Dan McKee joined and federal, state and local leaders to celebrate Quonset’s 13,000th job. “Quonset is a leading […]Read More