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Whitehouse, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Shield Americans from Sky-High Credit Card Interest Rates
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Whitehouse, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Shield Americans from Sky-High Credit

LPR News June 13, 2023

Legislation would allow states to cap consumer loan interest rates Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Jack Reed (D-RI), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) have introduced legislation to protect Americans from sky-high interest rates for credit cards and other consumer loans.  The Empowering States’ Rights to Protect Consumers Act […]Read More

City Council Finance Committee Approves Providence’s FY 2024 Budget
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City Council Finance Committee Approves Providence’s FY 2024 Budget

LPR News June 13, 2023

Providence, RI – Tonight, following a second public hearing, the Providence City Council Finance Committee approved an amended $583 million FY 2024 city budget by a vote of three to zero. The budget proposal modifies residential and commercial property tax rates, helps owner-occupied residents, and asks Mayor Brett Smiley to negotiate strong PILOT agreements with tax-exempt […]Read More

Governor McKee Issues Declaration of Disaster Emergency to Address Newport Cliff Walk Damage
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Governor McKee Issues Declaration of Disaster Emergency to Address Newport

LPR News June 13, 2023

State disaster declaration is a necessary step that allows Rhode Island to seek federal disaster relief funds from FHWA PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today issued a Declaration of Disaster Emergency to help address significant damage to the Newport Cliff Walk that occurred in 2022. This State Disaster Declaration designation means the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) […]Read More

Governor McKee, Rhode Island Commerce Announce New Round of ‘Take It Outside’ Grants to Bolster Small Businesses
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Governor McKee, Rhode Island Commerce Announce New Round of ‘Take

LPR News June 13, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner today announced the next round of the ‘Take It Outside’ Initiative; a statewide effort aimed at promoting outdoor commercial activities. “The ‘Take It Outside’ initiative was born out of the pandemic as a way to keep our businesses operating in a safe manner,” […]Read More

Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien and Fourteen Local Elected Officials Endorse Sandra Cano for Congress
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Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien and Fourteen Local Elected Officials Endorse

LPR News June 13, 2023

Pawtucket, RI – Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien announced today his support and endorsement of Sandra Cano in the race for Congressional District One. He was joined by Pawtucket City Council President Terrence Mercer (3rd district), Council Members Michael A. Araujo (At Large), Roberto H. Moreno (At Large), Yesenia Rubio (At Large), Mark J. Wildenhain (2nd […]Read More

Pawtucket Public Library Receives Major Grant from Champlin Foundation
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Pawtucket Public Library Receives Major Grant from Champlin Foundation

LPR News June 13, 2023

PAWTUCKET – The Pawtucket Public Library has received a grant for $395,000 from the Champlin Foundation. The grant will go towards the ongoing project of repointing the Deborah Cook Sayles Library building.  Ten libraries across 10 different communities received grants in this round of funding. “Preserving and restoring our historic buildings are crucial to maintaining our […]Read More

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