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Coalition supports Healthy School Meals for All bill sponsored by Rep. Caldwell, Sen. Cano
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Coalition supports Healthy School Meals for All bill sponsored by

LPR News March 23, 2023

Providence, R.I. – A coalition of more than 30 local organizations joined together today in the Statehouse library in support of “Healthy School Meals for All,” a policy which would offer free breakfast and lunch to all students, regardless of their household income, as part of the school day. The group is supporting proposed legislation […]Read More

On Equal Pay Day, Reed & Whitehouse Call for Passage of Paycheck Fairness Act
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On Equal Pay Day, Reed & Whitehouse Call for Passage

LPR News March 15, 2023

All Senate Democrats cosponsor legislation to help close gender wage gap, guarantee women can challenge wage discrimination   Washington, DC – On Equal Pay Day, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) are calling on Congress to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation that would combat wage discrimination and help close the wage gap by strengthening the Equal Pay […]Read More

SABINA MATOS ANNOUNCES RUN FOR CONGRESS
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SABINA MATOS ANNOUNCES RUN FOR CONGRESS

LPR News March 14, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI – Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos announced today that she will run for U.S. Congress in the upcoming special election in Rhode Island’s First Congressional District. Matos will formally kick off her campaign in April. “Congressman David Cicilline has served our state with great distinction and we owe him a debt of […]Read More

RIDE Announces Nearly $400,000 in Career and Technical Education Grants to Support Multilingual Learners
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RIDE Announces Nearly $400,000 in Career and Technical Education Grants

LPR News March 14, 2023

CTE Comprehensive Equity Grant available to eligible high schools to close equity gaps and create opportunities for multilingual  PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Dan McKee, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today announced applications have opened for the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Comprehensive Equity Grant. Totaling $390,000, […]Read More

McKee Administration Provides Key Updates Related to Upcoming Winter Storm
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McKee Administration Provides Key Updates Related to Upcoming Winter Storm

LPR News March 14, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI – As Rhode Island prepares for a potential high-impact, long-duration winter storm forecast to impact the area over the next two days, the McKee Administration is providing key updates and tips reminding Rhode Islanders how to stay safe. The Administration will continue to provide updates related to the storm over the next 48 hours. […]Read More

City of Providence Prepares for Winter Weather Conditions Tuesday, Wednesday
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City of Providence Prepares for Winter Weather Conditions Tuesday, Wednesday

LPR News March 14, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI– Mayor Brett Smiley, Director of Public Works Patricia Coyne Fague and Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Clara Decerbo are warning residents to take precautions as the Providence-area expects strong winds and heavy, wet snow. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch through Wednesday. Providence is projected to experience strong winds […]Read More

Reed and Whitehouse Deliver $2 Million Federal Earmark for Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence
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Reed and Whitehouse Deliver $2 Million Federal Earmark for Boys

LPR News March 10, 2023

Federal funding will support the renovation of the organization’s Wanskuck Clubhouse and expand access and opportunities for local youth and families PROVIDENCE, RI – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence (BGCP) is getting a $2 million boost from U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse. On Friday, March 10, Reed and Whitehouse toured BGCP’s Wanskuck […]Read More

Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Cassandra Thomas as Director of Economic Development
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Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Cassandra Thomas as Director of Economic

LPR News March 10, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI– Today, Mayor Brett Smiley announced Cassandra Thomas as Director of Economic Development for the City of Providence. Thomas is an experienced professional that brings a community-centric and innovation-driven approach to economic development, focused on creating high quality jobs and building a more resilient future for communities. “In order for Providence to become the world-class […]Read More

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