Category : LPR News

Washington, DC – Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) issued the following statement after House Republicans blocked efforts to end Donald Trump’s war of choice in Iran: “House Republicans just greenlit Trump’s reckless march toward another forever war that is wasting billions of your taxpayer dollars and priceless American lives with no clear objective, no […]Read More

“Children should never have to choose between their safety and the reputation of a powerful institution.” – Vanessa Volz, President and CEO of Sojourner House The Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office published a report this week disclosing the results of a years long investigation into child sexual abuse in the Catholic Diocese of Providence. Their […]Read More

In response to Helena Buonanno Foulkes’ proposal to do a millionaire’s tax to fund housing initiatives, gubernatorial candidate Aaron Guckian said Rhode Island is moving in the wrong direction by adding new taxes instead of fixing government. “Rhode Islanders are already paying so many taxes and fees,” Guckian said. “People feel it everywhere, permits, registrations, […]Read More

Pawtucket, RI – The City of Pawtucket continues to prioritize safe and reliable roadways for residents, businesses, and visitors, investing $25 million in street improvements across the city over the last ten years. While significant progress has been made, this winter’s severe weather, including heavy snowfall and the recent blizzard, has taken a toll on […]Read More

Recent severe winter weather and rising electricity, natural gas, and heating costs have highlighted the need for a more coordinated and practical energy strategy for Rhode Island. Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Aaron Guckian today announced a proposal to establish a Rhode Island Advanced Energy & Infrastructure Commission designed to bring together industry, workforce, and infrastructure leaders […]Read More