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RI Delegation Wants Feds to Help Protect Residents in Wake of Cyberattack on RIBridges Computer System
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RI Delegation Wants Feds to Help Protect Residents in Wake

LPR News December 19, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to assist the state in the wake of a cyberattack against RIBridges – the state’s integrated online platform for social services – and mitigate the impact of the attack on Rhode Islanders, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and […]Read More

Governor McKee Releases Public Service Announcement on How Impacted Rhode Islanders can Protect Personal Information
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Governor McKee Releases Public Service Announcement on How Impacted Rhode

LPR News December 16, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee issued a message to the public urging Rhode Islanders who may have been impacted by the data security threat to RIBridges to take five key steps to protect their personal information.   “Right now, the most important thing for potentially impacted Rhode Islanders to do is protect your personal […]Read More

Amo Statement on National Defense Authorization Act
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Amo Statement on National Defense Authorization Act

LPR News December 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) released the following statement on the National Defense Authorization Act:   “The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is one of the most important annual bills that Congress works on — with a 60-plus year tradition of bipartisan passage given its importance to our servicemembers and national defense,” said Congressman […]Read More

Providence Public Schools to Host Annual School Choice Fair Thursday, December 12 for Current Pre-K, 5th Grade, and 8th Grade Students
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Providence Public Schools to Host Annual School Choice Fair Thursday,

LPR News December 11, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Providence Public School District (PPSD) will host its annual School Choice Fair on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Central High School from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. This event is a chance for families of rising kindergartners, sixth graders, and ninth graders to explore the exciting school options available for the […]Read More

Attorney General Neronha files lawsuit against national real estate management corporation for charging renters illegal application fees and discriminatory behavior
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Attorney General Neronha files lawsuit against national real estate management

LPR News December 11, 2024

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today the filing of a lawsuit against A.R. Building Company, Inc. (ARBC), a national real estate management corporation with properties in Cumberland, East Providence, North Kingstown, and North Smithfield, alleging they violated Rhode Island’s Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA). As alleged in the complaint, filed […]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 December 11, 2024

Week of December 2, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI — Acknowledging the importance of consistent attendance in education and in alignment with the #AttendanceMattersRI 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 December 2, 2024*: Elementary: The Compass School – 97.3% Middle: Barrington Middle School – 95.9% High School: Trinity Academy […]Read More

GOOOAALLL: Reed Nets $146,000 Boost for Project GOAL After-School Programs
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GOOOAALLL: Reed Nets $146,000 Boost for Project GOAL After-School Programs

LPR News November 25, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI – U.S. Senator Jack Reed today hit the pitch with Project GOAL (Greater Opportunity for Athletes to Learn), a non-profit coeducational after-school initiative for elementary school and middle school youth, to kick in a $146,000 federal earmark for the organization’s academic enrichment, mentoring, and soccer training programs. Senator Reed joined with Project GOAL’s Executive […]Read More

Mayor Smiley to Host Annual City Hall Tree Lighting
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Mayor Smiley to Host Annual City Hall Tree Lighting

LPR News November 25, 2024

Celebration Features Local Performers, Fun for All Ages PROVIDENCE, RI– Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Providence City Councilors; Providence Tourism Council Chair Alexis Gorriarán, and Department of Arts, Culture and Tourism Director Joe Wilson Jr. will gather on the front steps of Providence City Hall on Friday, December 6, 2024 for the City’s annual Tree Lighting […]Read More

Providence DPW to Kickoff Winter Preparedness with Snow Plowing Techniques and Key Routes
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Providence DPW to Kickoff Winter Preparedness with Snow Plowing Techniques

LPR News November 25, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI– Mayor Brett P. Smiley will today join Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Patricia Coyne-Fague for a winter preparedness exercise where members of the DPW team will practice snow plowing techniques on salt piles. This exercise is part of the city’s ongoing efforts to ensure that DPW is fully prepared for the upcoming […]Read More

PAWTUCKET FIRST LADY GREBIEN GEARS UP TO DISTRIBUTE 850+ TURKEY BASKETS
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PAWTUCKET FIRST LADY GREBIEN GEARS UP TO DISTRIBUTE 850+ TURKEY

LPR News November 25, 2024

PAWTUCKET – First Lady Laureen Grebien announces the upcoming assembling and distribution of 850+ turkey baskets to low-income Pawtucket residents. These baskets, distributed, will help these individuals to celebrate Thanksgiving with their families. Over 100 volunteers, from students, adults, members of civic groups, and Pawtucket City employees, will show up to load 12 items per brown […]Read More

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