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Governor McKee Highlights Two-Year Relief Package to Cut Energy Costs for Rhode Islanders by $180 Million
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Governor McKee Highlights Two-Year Relief Package to Cut Energy Costs

LPR News September 10, 2025

Governor Calls on PUC to Take Immediate Action to Approve this Proposal and Provide Further Relief PROVIDENCE, RI – Ahead of the October 1 Rhode Island Energy winter rate increase, Governor Dan McKee today highlighted resources put on the table by his administration, resulting in a two-year relief package to help lower energy costs for Rhode Islanders […]Read More

Amo, McDowell Push Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Overdose Deaths
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Amo, McDowell Push Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Overdose Deaths

LPR News September 10, 2025

The Having Overdose Protection Equipment (HOPE) Act would increase reversal prevention medications access in public spaces Washington, DC – TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) and Congressman Addison McDowell (R-NC) introduced the Having Overdose Protection Equipment (HOPE) Act, legislation that would ensure opioid overdose reversal medications, such as naloxone, are readily available in public places like parks, schools, […]Read More

MAGA Star Charlie Kirk Shot in Utah
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MAGA Star Charlie Kirk Shot in Utah

LPR News September 10, 2025

Turning Point USA co-founder and conservative activist Charlie Kirk died on Wednesday while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, and a shooter remains at large. The suspect is not in custody, according to a statement UVU spokesperson, Scott Trotter, despite the school initially confirming a suspect was in custody. Bystanders […]Read More

Governor McKee Issues Statement on Hasbro’s Decision to Relocate
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Governor McKee Issues Statement on Hasbro’s Decision to Relocate

LPR News September 10, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee issued the following statement regarding Hasbro’s decision to relocate: “Hasbro has made positive contributions in business and philanthropy in our state, and we thank them for that. We maintain that Rhode Island is the best place for Hasbro to call home, and many more companies agree with that sentiment. […]Read More

HELENA BUONANNO FOULKES LAUNCHES CANDIDACY FOR DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION FOR GOVERNOR OF RHODE ISLAND
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HELENA BUONANNO FOULKES LAUNCHES CANDIDACY FOR DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION FOR GOVERNOR

LPR News September 10, 2025

Announcement speech focuses on how she’ll lead with courage, caring and competence Providence, RI – Helena Buonanno Foulkes announced that she is seeking the Democratic nomination for Governor of Rhode Island, setting up a rematch against Dan McKee, one of America’s most unpopular governors. In her first-ever run for political office in 2022, Foulkes came […]Read More

Reed Condemns Incursion of Russian Drones in Polish Airspace and Commends NATO for Acting Swiftly to Respond
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Reed Condemns Incursion of Russian Drones in Polish Airspace and

LPR News September 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – Nearly one week after President Trump hosted Polish President Karol Nawrocki at the White House, Poland’s military and NATO allies were forced to scramble air defenses in Poland overnight and shut down multiple airports after Russian drones crossed the border into Polish airspace. Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of […]Read More

Providence Board of Canvassers Announces Special Election Schedule for Ward 2
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Providence Board of Canvassers Announces Special Election Schedule for Ward

LPR News September 10, 2025

Providence, RI — The Providence Board of Canvassers and Registration has issued a warrant to hold a Special Election to fill the vacancy for Providence City Council in Ward 2. The Special Election will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, with a Primary scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025.   Candidates wishing to run […]Read More

Magaziner Introduces Amendment to Defense Bill to Protect Veteran Homelessness Program, Keep More Veterans Housed
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Magaziner Introduces Amendment to Defense Bill to Protect Veteran Homelessness

LPR News September 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced he will be introducing an amendment to the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to protect a critical program for homeless veterans that the Trump Administration has moved to end. The HUD-VASH program was established in the 1990s to support veterans with housing vouchers and support services, and is cited as helping reduce […]Read More

Magaziner Introduces Amendment to Defense Bill to Prevent Deportation of Veterans without Due Process
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Magaziner Introduces Amendment to Defense Bill to Prevent Deportation of

LPR News September 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC — Today U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) will offer an amendment to the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to protect U.S. servicemembers, veterans and their families from deportation without due process or access to legal counsel. The amendment is in direct response to the Trump Administration’s continued arrest, detention, and deportation of veterans and their family members […]Read More

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