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$3 million earmarked to help nonprofits weather federal funding freeze cuts
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$3 million earmarked to help nonprofits weather federal funding freeze

LPR News April 1, 2025

The Rhode Island Foundation will award $3 million in grants to help Rhode Island nonprofits affected by the loss of federal funding due to recent actions in Washington.   “We understand the harm these policies may pose to the work of our nonprofit partners, and most importantly, to the thousands of Rhode Islanders they serve […]Read More

Reed: Trump Admin. Should Improve Social Security Customer Service, Not Intentionally Degrade It
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Reed: Trump Admin. Should Improve Social Security Customer Service, Not

LPR News April 1, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – Stressing the importance of efficient customer service, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) says Rhode Islanders should not have to wait in long lines outside of Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices, exposed to the elements, and in some cases having to return multiple times, in order to get their needs addressed.  Nor should […]Read More

Cranston Police Department Executes Multiple Drug-Related Arrests
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Cranston Police Department Executes Multiple Drug-Related Arrests

LPR News March 28, 2025

Cranston, R.I. – The Cranston Police Department has conducted several successful enforcement actions leading to significant drug seizures and multiple arrests over the past week. These operations underscore the department’s ongoing commitment to combat drug-related crimes and ensure public safety. Major Drug Seizure Following Traffic Stop On March 27, 2025, at approximately 9:58 AM, a […]Read More

Resolution Signing in Collaboration with the Rhode Island Foundation in Honor of the Life of Jeannine Chartier
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LPR News March 18, 2025

On Thursday afternoon, March 12th   City of Pawtucket’s Commission on Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the Rhode Island Foundation, hosted a special resolution signing to honor Jeannine Chartier’s life and legacy. This event recognized Chartier’s profound contributions to the arts, disability advocacy, and community enrichment.  Pawtucket’s Mayor Donald R. Grebien, Rhode Island Foundation President, […]Read More

Amo: “America First is rapidly turning into Putin First and America Alone”
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Amo: “America First is rapidly turning into Putin First and

LPR News March 6, 2025

Vice Ranking Member defends foreign aid for Armenia, calls out Republican silence on Trump siding with dictators over democracy WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Gabe Amo (RI-01) blasted Republicans during a Subcommittee on Europe hearing for failing to address the most dire threat to European security — Russia’s unlawful invasion of […]Read More

Attorney General Neronha recommits to defending the Constitution following Court decision
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Attorney General Neronha recommits to defending the Constitution following Court

LPR News March 6, 2025

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement following a preliminary injunction being granted by Chief Justice John J. McConnell, Jr. against President Trump’s unconstitutional executive order freezing congressionally allocated federal funding to states. “Immediately following President Trump’s Inauguration, he made his feelings about the Constitution known through a barrage […]Read More

Treasurer James A. Diossa Announces the Easy Compliance Support Program for Unclaimed Property
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Treasurer James A. Diossa Announces the Easy Compliance Support Program

LPR News March 6, 2025

Providence, RI –  General Treasurer James A. Diossa announced the Easy Compliance Support Program for Unclaimed Property to assist businesses in complying with Rhode Island’s unclaimed property law. Each year, businesses must review their records to identify any unclaimed funds, securities, or other reportable property and submit an annual report of their findings to the […]Read More

Attorney General Neronha secures nationwide preliminary injunction against Trump Administration for defunding public health research
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Attorney General Neronha secures nationwide preliminary injunction against Trump Administration

LPR News March 6, 2025

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and a coalition of 21 other attorneys general have secured a nationwide preliminary injunction in Massachusetts v. NIH. The order prevents the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from cutting billions of dollars in funds that support […]Read More

AttendanceMattersRI: Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Recognize Weekly Attendance Leaders and Improved Schools
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AttendanceMattersRI: Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Recognize Weekly Attendance Leaders and Improved Schools

LPR News March 6, 2025

Week of February 24, 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI — Acknowledging the importance of consistent attendance in education and in alignment with the #AttendanceMattersRI campaign, Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green are pleased to highlight the top elementary, middle, and high schools with the greatest average weekly attendance*. The following schools are Rhode Island’s attendance leaders for the week of February 24, 2025**: Elementary: Woodridge Elementary School, Cranston – 97.3% Middle: Barrington Middle School – 96.4% High School: Segue […]Read More

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