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Governor McKee Signs Legislation to Protect and Restore Water Levels in Johnson’s Pond
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Governor McKee Signs Legislation to Protect and Restore Water Levels

LPR News July 15, 2022

COVENTRY, RI – Today, Governor Dan McKee was joined by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, bill sponsors Senator Leonidas P. Raptakis and Representative Thomas E. Noret, members of the Johnson’s Pond Civic Association, and state and local officials to sign legislation that grants the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) the authority to restore water levels in Johnson’s Pond […]Read More

Rhode Island Democratic Leaders Endorse Stefan Pryor for General Treasurer
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Rhode Island Democratic Leaders Endorse Stefan Pryor for General Treasurer

LPR News July 15, 2022

Providence, RI: Today, Democrat candidate for Treasurer, Stefan Pryor, receives the endorsement from 22 Democratic Leaders across Rhode Island.   “Stefan is the public servant Rhode Island needs to responsibly manage our finances, protect our retirees, and strengthen our economy. He has the experience managing billions of public dollars under tough and trying conditions, and […]Read More

Woonsocket Businessman Sentenced for Defrauding the IRS
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Woonsocket Businessman Sentenced for Defrauding the IRS

LPR News July 14, 2022

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A Woonsocket businessman described in court documents as a “vital cog” in a tax fraud conspiracy that defrauded the United States of millions of dollars was sentenced today to three years probation, the first fifty-two weekends to be served in detention at the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility, announced United States Attorney […]Read More

Charter Review Commission Recommends a Hybrid Elected/Appointed School Board to the City Council
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Charter Review Commission Recommends a Hybrid Elected/Appointed School Board to

LPR News July 12, 2022

Providence, RI – After more than six months of weekly meetings with city department heads and public input, the Charter Review Commission, chaired by City Council President John Igliozzi, made recommendations to the City Council on charter changes, including a hybrid elected and appointed school board. The city’s charter review process occurs every 10 years, per […]Read More

Foster Forward Named Champion in Action for Innovation & Transformation in Foster Care Services
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Foster Forward Named Champion in Action for Innovation & Transformation

LPR News July 12, 2022

Citizens and NBC 10 provide $35,000 in funding, communications and volunteer support Rhode Island (July 11, 2022) – Foster Forward, a nonprofit organization that empowers lives impacted by foster care, has been named a 2022 Champion in Action® in the category of Innovation & Transformation. The award includes $35,000 in unrestricted funding, as well as significant promotional and […]Read More

Kids, Cops & Classrooms Launches 2022 School Supply Drive
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Kids, Cops & Classrooms Launches 2022 School Supply Drive

LPR News July 12, 2022

Rhode Island state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies are working together to collect donations of new backpacks and school supplies for Rhode Island school children through the Kids, Cops and Classrooms program. The Rhode Island State Police, the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association, the Rhode Island Department of Attorney General and the U.S. Attorney’s […]Read More

Governor McKee Cuts Ribbon on Modernized Pier 2 at Quonset’s Port of Davisville
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Governor McKee Cuts Ribbon on Modernized Pier 2 at Quonset’s

LPR News July 12, 2022

Expansion, new third berth and dredging will bring more shipping, jobs to Rhode Island; helping continue Rhode Island’s economic momentum NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI – Governor Dan McKee joined the Quonset Development Corporation and state and local officials on Tuesday morning to cut the ribbon on the modernized Pier 2 at Quonset’s Port of Davisville. The $83.1 million […]Read More

Governor McKee Joins Children’s Cabinet Members to Celebrate Investments for Children and Families in FY23 Budget
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Governor McKee Joins Children’s Cabinet Members to Celebrate Investments for

LPR News July 11, 2022

PROVIDENCE, RI – July 8,2022, Governor Dan McKee, members of the General Assembly, and the Children’s Cabinet celebrated historic investments in children and youth at a meeting of the Children’s Cabinet hosted by the Genesis Center. The FY23 Budget recently signed by Governor McKee includes important policies and programs for children and families that will […]Read More

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