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Governor McKee Highlights FY27 Budget Proposal to Double State Funding to RI Community Food Bank
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Governor McKee Highlights FY27 Budget Proposal to Double State Funding

LPR News March 26, 2026

Proposal increases state funding from $1 million to $2 million PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee was joined by RI Community Food Bank CEO Melissa Cherney, along with state and local leaders, to highlight the need for the Governor’s FY27 budget proposal that would double the state grant to the RI Community Food Bank.   The […]Read More

Magaziner Joins as Original Cosponsor of Bipartisan Bill to Ban Members of Congress from Betting on Politics
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Magaziner Joins as Original Cosponsor of Bipartisan Bill to Ban

LPR News March 26, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02), a leader on legislation to ban Members of Congress from trading stocks, joined new bipartisan legislation to crack down on corruption and prohibit Members of Congress and their families from profiting from insider trading by placing bets on political events and policy outcomes through prediction betting platforms. Magaziner’s original cosponsorship […]Read More

Dr. Stephen Skoly to Officially Launch Congressional Campaign at Community Event
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Dr. Stephen Skoly to Officially Launch Congressional Campaign at Community

LPR News March 26, 2026

Cranston May 23, 2026:  Dr. Stephen Skoly will officially announce his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives at a public kickoff event on March 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., to be held at Circe Prime Italian Steak House, (formally Chapel Grille) 3000 Chapel View Boulevard, Cranston. Supporters, community members, and local leaders are invited to attend as Dr. […]Read More

U.S. Attorney Calenda Announces Leadership Team
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U.S. Attorney Calenda Announces Leadership Team

LPR News March 24, 2026

PROVIDENCE – United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda today announced the appointment of Dulce Donovan to First Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island. A veteran federal prosecutor, Ms. Donovan will serve as the office’s second-in-command and oversee day-to-day operations, including criminal prosecutions, civil litigation, and administrative functions across the district. Ms. […]Read More

Join the Transform RI Scholarship Virtual Info Session March 25 at 4:30pm!
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Join the Transform RI Scholarship Virtual Info Session March 25

LPR News March 24, 2026

Exciting Updates about the 2026 Transform RI Scholarship!! Join Us for Virtual Info Session March 25 at 4:30pm! We’ve got exciting updates about the Transform RI Scholarship! We are hosting another 30-minute virtual information session, March 25 at 4:30pm. We know the recent blizzard wreaked havoc on everyone’s schedule, so the TRIS team has decided to extend the […]Read More

City of Pawtucket to Host Community Meetings Across All Districts
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City of Pawtucket to Host Community Meetings Across All Districts

LPR News March 20, 2026

PAWTUCKET, RI – The City of Pawtucket invites residents to participate in its 2026 Community Meetings, hosted by Mayor Donald R. Grebien and city officials. These meetings aim to foster open dialogue and meaningful community engagement. Scheduled in each city district, the meetings will give residents the opportunity to meet with city leaders, ask questions, […]Read More

Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island Awards Women & Infants Hospital with People4Equity Designation
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Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island Awards Women & Infants

LPR News March 20, 2026

Women & Infants Recognized for Commitment to Advancing Equitable, Patient Centered Care for Birthing People Across Rhode Island   Smithfield, RI – March 16, 2026 – Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (Neighborhood) has named Women & Infants Hospital (WIH) as the inaugural recipient of its People4Equity designation, recognizing the hospital’s strong commitment to advancing health equity and reducing disparities […]Read More

Amo, Franklin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand NOAA Research and Improve Severe Weather Protection
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Amo, Franklin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand NOAA Research and

LPR News March 20, 2026

The NOAA Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Research Act creates a research program to strengthen ocean observation and extreme weather prediction WASHINGTON, DC – TODAY, House Science, Space, and Technology Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) and Chairman Scott Franklin (R-FL-18) introduced the NOAA Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Research Act, a bipartisan bill establishing a research program […]Read More

Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Housing Stabilization Package to Further Protect Providence Neighbors
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Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Housing Stabilization Package to Further Protect

LPR News March 20, 2026

Councilman John Goncalves to Introduce Rental Assistance Ordinance on Thursday    PROVIDENCE, RI –  Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Providence City Councilman John Goncalves (Ward 1), Director of Housing and Human Services Emily Freedman and members of Providence’s housing community today gathered to announce the Smiley Administration’s multi-faceted Housing Stabilization Package, a slate of initiatives aimed at helping renters while the City expands housing supply to address the housing shortage. As Mayor Smiley outlined in his 2025 Housing Report, the City’s approach to addressing […]Read More

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