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Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses Jason Knight for Attorney General
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Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses Jason Knight for

LPR News September 1, 2026

The announcement underscores that Knight is the consensus choice for gun safety advocates in the race for Attorney General, thanks to his substantial record and deep commitment to fighting for commonsense gun safety and keeping Rhode Islanders safe. Barrington, RI – Today, Jason Knight announced that he received the endorsement of the Everytown for Gun […]Read More

McKee Administration Awards $38.7 Million to Support The Production of 147 New Affordable Homes Across Rhode Island
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McKee Administration Awards $38.7 Million to Support The Production of

LPR News September 1, 2026

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Dan McKee, the Executive Office of Housing (EOH), and RIHousing today announced $38.7 million in the final wave of awards through the state’s 2026 consolidated “One Stop” housing funding round. These latest investments will support the production of 147 affordable homes across Rhode Island.   “Under my administration, we’ve increased new […]Read More

Rhode Island Congressional Delegation Announces $4.6 Million for URI, CCRI Engineering Workforce Development Program
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Rhode Island Congressional Delegation Announces $4.6 Million for URI, CCRI

LPR News September 1, 2026

Rhode Island Congressional Delegation Announces $4.6 Million for URI, CCRI Engineering Workforce Development Program PROVIDENCE, RI — As demand grows for skilled engineers and technicians to power Rhode Island’s advanced manufacturing, marine, and clean energy sectors, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and Gabe Amo (RI-01) announced $4,619,389 of federal funding awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) […]Read More

Politicians Roasted Again at LPR’s Political Barbacoa
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Politicians Roasted Again at LPR’s Political Barbacoa

LPR News August 28, 2026

Cranston, RI (August 28, 2026) – On Saturday, August 29, Latino Public Radio will once again host their popular Barbacoa Politica (Political BBQ), an event that attracts Rhode Island politicians from both sides of the aisle!   LPR’s hosts will be Steve Klamkin and Reynaldo Almonte, LPR’s General Manager. Tune in to watch it live […]Read More

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island’s 2027 BlueAngel Community Health Grant program opened August 3
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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island’s 2027 BlueAngel

LPR News August 26, 2026

PROVIDENCE, R.I.  — Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) will soon begin accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for its BlueAngel Community Health Grants. The grant funding for 2027 will support projects related to housing, food, maternal health, and youth mental health. For more than 25 years, BCBSRI has invested in programs that help […]Read More

Pawtucket Arts Festival Returns August 28 – September 7, Culminating the City’s Summer of Celebration
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Pawtucket Arts Festival Returns August 28 – September 7, Culminating

LPR News August 26, 2026

PAWTUCKET, R.I. – This morning, the City of Pawtucket announced the lineup for the 2026 Pawtucket Arts Festival, occurring August 28 through September 7, alongside community partners, supporters, sponsors, and volunteers near the Looff Carousel at Slater Park. Each year, the Pawtucket Arts Festival brings together residents and visitors for a showcase of art, music, culture, food, and […]Read More

Governor McKee Signs Executive Order Directing $28 Million in Emergency Relief to Help Protect Rhode Island Households from Winter Electricity Price Spike
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Governor McKee Signs Executive Order Directing $28 Million in Emergency

LPR News August 26, 2026

Executive Order delivers direct bill relief to every residential electric customer as Rhode Island faces double-digit winter price spike PROVIDENCE, RI — Governor Dan McKee today signed an Executive Order directing $28 million in emergency relief to help protect all households from a double-digit winter price spike announced earlier today by Rhode Island Energy. Governor McKee signed the […]Read More

Cranston Police Department Becomes First in Rhode Island to Earn Gold Level CIT Certification
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Cranston Police Department Becomes First in Rhode Island to Earn

LPR News August 26, 2026

CRANSTON, RI (August 3, 2026) – The Cranston Police Department has become the first law enforcement agency in Rhode Island to earn Gold Level Certification from CIT International, a national organization that recognizes excellence in Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) programs. The certification reflects the department’s commitment to implementing nationally recognized best practices in responding to […]Read More

Following Strong Debate Performance, Elected Leaders Across Rhode Island Endorse Kim Ahern for Attorney General
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Following Strong Debate Performance, Elected Leaders Across Rhode Island Endorse

LPR News August 26, 2026

August 12, 2026 (PROVIDENCE, RI) — Today, on the heels of a strong performance by Kim Ahern in the first televised debate for Attorney General, 16 elected officials from across Rhode Island announced their endorsement of Kim Ahern, joining a growing list of 38 local leaders, unions, Democratic organizations, abortion rights groups, women’s rights groups, […]Read More

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