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RI Lawmakers Must Not Let Big Tobacco Turn Back the Clock on Public Health
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RI Lawmakers Must Not Let Big Tobacco Turn Back the

LPR News June 16, 2025

In the final days of legislative session, Rhode Island lawmakers must prioritize public health over the tobacco industry’s bottom line  PROVIDENCE – JUNE 16, 2025 – In the days ahead, Rhode Island lawmakers may consider passing legislation that would make deadly and addictive tobacco products cheaper by reducing taxes on what the Food and Drug Administration […]Read More

Congressman Amo Leads Introduction of Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution to Help Veteran Mental Health by Establishing “Vets Get Outside Day
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Congressman Amo Leads Introduction of Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution to Help

LPR News June 16, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) and Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) introduced a resolution to establish “Vets Get Outside Day” to support veterans struggling with mental health challenges. Nearly 460,000 veterans were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries between 2020 and 2022, and there were 6,146 veteran suicide deaths in 2020. U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Angus King […]Read More

BCBSRI named to The Civic 50 list of most community-minded companies
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BCBSRI named to The Civic 50 list of most community-minded

LPR News June 16, 2025

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (June 4, 2025) — Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to increasing volunteering, has named Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) a 2025 honoree of The Civic 50, which through an annual survey recognizes the top community-minded companies in the United States.  For more than a decade, The Civic 50 […]Read More

Attorney General Neronha announces recovery of nearly $30 million for Rhode Island in settlement with Purdue Pharma for their role in the opioid epidemic
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Attorney General Neronha announces recovery of nearly $30 million for

LPR News June 16, 2025

Attorneys General recover $7.4 billion in total for Americans   PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Neronha today announced that Rhode Island has recovered nearly $30 million after all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler […]Read More

Reed & Whitehouse Help Launch State-of-the-Art Support Vehicle for Northern RI Firefighters
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Reed & Whitehouse Help Launch State-of-the-Art Support Vehicle for Northern

LPR News June 16, 2025

LINCOLN, RI – Fire departments across northern Rhode Island have teamed up to acquire a new regional air/light unit that will help ensure firefighters can safely and effectively respond to a wide range of emergencies throughout their communities.   After delivering a $586,363 federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) award, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and […]Read More

Pawtucket man prohibited from receiving firearms charged with lying on firearm purchase application
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Pawtucket man prohibited from receiving firearms charged with lying on

LPR News June 16, 2025

An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket man has been charged in Sixth Division District Court with providing false information in order to secure a firearm following his attempt to buy […]Read More

Governor McKee to Join Coventry Leaders for Groundbreaking of Community Learning Center
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Governor McKee to Join Coventry Leaders for Groundbreaking of Community

LPR News June 16, 2025

Renovation of 25 rooms in the Town Hall Annex will create wellness, workforce development and Learn365RI education spaces   Governor McKee’s $81.5M Community Learning Center initiative includes more than 20 hubs across the state COVENTRY, RI — Governor Dan McKee will join Coventry town leaders for a groundbreaking ceremony for a 38,500-square-foot Community Learning Center […]Read More

State Fire Marshal Provides Update on Fire at Matunuck Oyster Bar
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State Fire Marshal Provides Update on Fire at Matunuck Oyster

LPR News May 22, 2025

WARWICK, R.I. – The Office of the State Fire Marshal continues to investigate the fire that occurred on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Matunuck Oyster Bar located at 629 Succotash Road in South Kingstown.   Based on information collected to date by inspectors, several possible causes have been ruled out including commercial cooking equipment being […]Read More

RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025
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RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Memorial

LPR News May 22, 2025

Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys.   RIPTA Offices All RIPTA offices will be closed on Memorial Day, except for the Customer Service […]Read More

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