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Governor McKee Highlights Critical Capital Investments to Improve Rhode Island Convention Center and Amica Mutual Pavilion
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Governor McKee Highlights Critical Capital Investments to Improve Rhode Island

LPR News September 28, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI – This morning, Governor Dan McKee visited the Rhode Island Convention Center and Amica Mutual Pavilion to tour capital improvements that are reinvigorating the facilities that attract hundreds of thousands of patrons annually for sporting events, concerts, performances, and conventions. These improvements were made possible by a critical investment from the State as proposed by […]Read More

U.S. Senate Celebrates National Adult Education & Family Literacy Week
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U.S. Senate Celebrates National Adult Education & Family Literacy Week

LPR News September 22, 2023

Reed-authored resolution recognizes vital role that adult education and family literacy play in our nation’s well-being WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to raise public awareness of adult education and family literacy, assist adult learners, and support increased access to adult education and family literacy programs, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Susan Collins (R-ME) led Senate […]Read More

City Council Introduces a City-Wide Rental Registry for Landlords & Sets to Establish Providence as America’s First Climate Jobs City
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City Council Introduces a City-Wide Rental Registry for Landlords &

LPR News September 21, 2023

Rental Housing Registry Providence, RI – Councilors received a proposed ordinance that would create a first-of-its-kind registration for all occupied and vacant rental units throughout the city of Providence. The aim of a rental registry is to help address longstanding health and safety issues, identify units that are not up to code, educate tenants and landlords on building […]Read More

Reed Meets with Zelenskyy, Reiterates Need to Stand with Ukraine Against Putin’s Illegal Invasion
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Reed Meets with Zelenskyy, Reiterates Need to Stand with Ukraine

LPR News September 21, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement: “Unchecked Russian aggression jeopardizes America’s security.  We can’t afford to let Putin win this fight because it will only […]Read More

Attorney General Neronha applauds Federal Court decision dismissing challenge to RI’s shoreline access law
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Attorney General Neronha applauds Federal Court decision dismissing challenge to

LPR News September 20, 2023

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement addressing the United States District Court’s decision in Rhode Island Association of Coastal Taxpayers v. Neronha, et al. to dismiss a constitutional challenge to Rhode Island’s shoreline access law: “I applaud Judge Smith’s decision to dismiss a challenge to Rhode Island’s shoreline access law and am pleased that the […]Read More

City of Providence Launches Comprehensive Plan Survey
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City of Providence Launches Comprehensive Plan Survey

LPR News September 20, 2023

New survey tool bolsters engagement process for collecting community input for planning goals and policies PROVIDENCE, RI– Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced the launch of the Comprehensive Plan Survey, one of the City’s engagement tools for gathering input from residents and stakeholders on the City’s future growth, sustainability, and policy initiatives. This user-friendly survey […]Read More

Governor McKee, RIDOH Announce Rhode Island Has Joined National PSYPACT Program
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Governor McKee, RIDOH Announce Rhode Island Has Joined National PSYPACT

LPR News September 19, 2023

Move expected to significantly expand access to mental health services PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced today that Rhode Island has joined the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), which will expand treatment options for people in need of care from a psychologist. Properly credentialed psychologists licensed and located […]Read More

Mayor Brett Smiley Launches School Board Appointment Application Process
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Mayor Brett Smiley Launches School Board Appointment Application Process

LPR News September 18, 2023

Extended Application Period Open through November 17  PROVIDENCE, RI– Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced today the Providence School Board Nominating Committee is seeking qualified applicants to serve on the Providence School Board. Applications are open online now through Friday, November 17, 2023, at 4:30PM. This year’s process includes a longer application period to allow for […]Read More

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