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STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY TEAMSTERS DEMAND FAIR CONTRACT, IMPROVED SCHEDULES
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STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY TEAMSTERS DEMAND FAIR CONTRACT, IMPROVED SCHEDULES

LPR News June 6, 2024

As Summer Kicks Off, Ferry Workers Sound the Alarm Over Working Conditions (HYANNIS, Mass.) – The following is a statement from Teamsters Local 59 President and Business Representative Jeff Sharp regarding ongoing contract negotiations with the Steamship Authority. “For months, Local 59 has been engaging with the Steamship Authority to negotiate new collective bargaining agreements […]Read More

Jenn Caputi Thanks Outgoing Senator Frank Lombardi for His Service
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Jenn Caputi Thanks Outgoing Senator Frank Lombardi for His Service

LPR News June 6, 2024

Cranston, RI — Jenn Caputi today expressed her appreciation to Senator Frank Lombardi for his years of public service as he prepares to step down. “Senator Lombardi showed commendable commitment during his time as Senator,” Caputi said. “I respect Senator Lombardi’s integrity and passion for serving our community,” Caputi continued. “I wish Senator Lombardi all the […]Read More

City Council Proposes Halting Providence Investments in Israel Bonds over Alleged War Crimes and Human Rights Violations
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City Council Proposes Halting Providence Investments in Israel Bonds over

LPR News June 6, 2024

Providence, RI – Tonight, Providence City Councilors heard an ordinance that would divest city funds from Israel sovereign bonds and prevent future investments in sovereign bonds of governments accused of war crimes and human rights violations. The move makes Providence’s City Council one of the first city governments in the country to consider such action. Since […]Read More

Jury finds Providence man guilty of felony assault and firearms charges from 2022 shooting
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Jury finds Providence man guilty of felony assault and firearms

LPR News June 6, 2024

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Providence man has been found guilty by a Providence County Superior Court jury of felony assault and firearms charges for shooting a 32-year-old male victim in 2022. On May 29, 2024, following the conclusion of a four-day jury trial before Superior Court Justice Kristin […]Read More

Governor McKee Signs National Gun Violence Awareness Day Proclamation
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Governor McKee Signs National Gun Violence Awareness Day Proclamation

LPR News June 6, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI – Joined by advocates for gun safety, Governor McKee today signed a proclamation declaring Friday, June 7, as the 10th annual National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Elected officials in attendance included Secretary of State Gregg Amore, Treasurer James Diossa, Senator Sandra Cano (D-District 8), and Representative Jennifer Boylan (D-District 66), while representatives of Moms Demand Action for […]Read More

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

LPR News June 6, 2024

Week of May 20, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – Acknowledging the importance of consistent attendance in education and in alignment with the #AttendanceMatters 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 May 20, 2024*: Elementary: Oak Lawn Elementary School – 97.3% Middle: Times2 STEM Academy** – 98.7% High: The Greene School […]Read More

The City of Pawtucket Awarded $670,000 from RIDEM Grant and EOHHS for John Street Park Enhancements
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The City of Pawtucket Awarded $670,000 from RIDEM Grant and

LPR News June 6, 2024

PAWTUCKET, RI (June 5, 2024) – The City of Pawtucket has received a total of $670,000 for the John Street Splash Pad & Playground Improvements. The total amount is combined funding from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) and from the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) and the […]Read More

What Does FEMA Individual Assistance Include?
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What Does FEMA Individual Assistance Include?

LPR News June 4, 2024

Massachusetts residents in Bristol and Worcester counties who experienced damage from the storms and flooding that took place Sept. 11-13, 2023 are eligible to apply to FEMA’s Individual Assistance program.   FEMA’s Individual Assistance program is intended to cover uninsured or underinsured expenses to repair, rebuild or replace damage to your primary residence. FEMA grants […]Read More

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

LPR News June 4, 2024

Week of May 27, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – Acknowledging the importance of consistent attendance in education and in alignment with the #AttendanceMatters 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 May 27, 2024*: Elementary: Frenchtown School, East Greenwich – 97.6% Middle: Times2 STEM Academy** – 97.8% High: East Greenwich […]Read More

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