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Governor McKee Highlights 2023 Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services Accomplishments
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Governor McKee Highlights 2023 Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services

LPR News December 28, 2023

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Today, Governor McKee and the Rhode Island of Veterans Services (RIVETS) released the 2023 Year-in-Review highlighting the extensive work of RIVETS and its partners to serve and honor Rhode Island’s Veterans and military families. “Supporting the men and women who served our nation will always be a top priority in Rhode Island,” said Governor […]Read More

McKee Highlights 2023 Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) Accomplishments
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McKee Highlights 2023 Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH)

LPR News December 27, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI — With the year drawing to a close, Governor Dan McKee today highlighted the 2023 work of the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) to care for Rhode Islanders with mental health or substance use conditions, developmental disabilities, and long-term care needs. The Department’s accomplishments during 2023 include the start […]Read More

Governor McKee Highlights 2023 I-195 Redevelopment District Commission Accomplishments: Construction Begins on New Life Science Complex, Bally’s Event Lawn Opens
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Governor McKee Highlights 2023 I-195 Redevelopment District Commission Accomplishments: Construction

LPR News December 27, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI – The I-195 Redevelopment District Commission has made significant progress in 2023. Key highlights include the start of construction on the 200,000 square foot life science complex which will include the new state health lab, the Bally’s event lawn was officially opened, and the final section of the Providence Riverwalk, from Point Street Bridge […]Read More

PAWTUCKET CITY HALL TO CLOSE EARLY MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2023
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PAWTUCKET CITY HALL TO CLOSE EARLY MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2023

LPR News December 18, 2023

PAWTUCKET –  Pawtucket City Hall will be closing at 11:15 AM, today, Monday, December 18th, 2023, due to various leaks, and water damage from the tower. Additionally, any public meetings scheduled, including City Council and Municipal Court,  will be postponed. If you need immediate, emergency assistance, please contact the Pawtucket Police and Fire Departments.Read More

McKee Administration Update on Washington Bridge Response
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McKee Administration Update on Washington Bridge Response

LPR News December 13, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, Governor Dan McKee was joined by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti, Colonel Darnell Weaver of the Rhode Island State Police (RISP), Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner, Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and […]Read More

RI Delegation Seeks Federal Aid to Assist with Washington Bridge Closure
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RI Delegation Seeks Federal Aid to Assist with Washington Bridge

LPR News December 12, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – In the wake of the emergency closure of the Washington Bridge, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) urging the federal government to free up existing formula funding that could accelerate completion of the emergency work on […]Read More

East Providence News Flash: DETOUR & IMPORTANT TRAFFIC ADVISORY
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East Providence News Flash: DETOUR & IMPORTANT TRAFFIC ADVISORY

LPR News December 12, 2023

  The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has closed the west bound side of the Washington Bridge due to the finding of a critical failure of some bridge components. These particular components are part of the original Washington Bridge which was built in 1968. They were uncovered during the reconstruction of the Washington Bridge.   Initially, […]Read More

McKee Administration Update on Washington Bridge Response
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McKee Administration Update on Washington Bridge Response

LPR News December 12, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI — Yesterday, experts and engineers at the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) did the swift, necessary work to close the Washington Bridge with the priority of keeping residents safe and getting detour information to travelers as quickly as possible. Today, Governor Dan McKee was joined by Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director […]Read More

Attorney General Neronha announces 6 million-dollar settlement with Exxon Mobil over MTBE contamination
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Attorney General Neronha announces 6 million-dollar settlement with Exxon Mobil

LPR News December 12, 2023

Rhode Island’s combined recoveries from settlements with major oil and gas companies from state’s MTBE litigation exceed $26 million PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that his Office has resolved Rhode Island’s lawsuit against Exxon Mobil, the final gasoline refiner named in the State’s 2016 case, for its role in polluting Rhode […]Read More

McKee Highlights 2023 Department of Environmental Management Accomplishments
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McKee Highlights 2023 Department of Environmental Management Accomplishments

LPR News December 11, 2023

Progress toward Act on Climate, 8 million visits to state parks and beaches, new environmental justice policy to correct historic inequities PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has marked 2023 by making steady progress on the Act on Climate mandates directing the state to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by […]Read More

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