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Governor McKee Appoints Ralph Liguori to Serve on Judicial Nominating Commission
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Governor McKee Appoints Ralph Liguori to Serve on Judicial Nominating

LPR News June 18, 2026

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee announced his appointment of local attorney Ralph Liguori to serve on the Judicial Nominating Commission.   The JNC is an independent, nonpartisan body responsible for recommending highly qualified candidates for all judicial appointments. The Commission was created in 1994 and is composed of nine Rhode Island residents. All […]Read More

Governor McKee Signs Legislation Expanding Access to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims
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Governor McKee Signs Legislation Expanding Access to Justice for Child

LPR News June 17, 2026

Photo: Governor McKee is joined by bill sponsors and survivors as her signs legislation expanding access to justice for child sex abuse victims. PROVIDENCE, RI — On Thursday, Governor Dan McKee was joined by bill sponsors and survivors to sign legislation expanding access to justice for child sex abuse victims. The ceremony included accounts from Jim […]Read More

Travel Advisory: Traffic Restrictions Start June 22 for Roadway Improvements on Sprague Street in Portsmouth
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Travel Advisory: Traffic Restrictions Start June 22 for Roadway Improvements

LPR News June 17, 2026

Starting Monday, June 22, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will begin roadway improvements along Sprague Street in Portsmouth. This work will require traffic restrictions from Route 114 (Turnpike Avenue) to Route 138 (West Main Road), Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The first step in the improvement process is pavement reclamation, which […]Read More

Attorney General Neronha, coalition secure final victory as Court dismisses Trump Administration’s appeal in wind energy permitting case
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition secure final victory as Court dismisses

LPR News June 17, 2026

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and a coalition of 18 attorneys general today announced the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit’s dismissal of the Trump Administration’s appeal of the states’ victory in their lawsuit challenging the federal government’s unlawful order to freeze all federal permitting for wind energy projects. “Wind energy creates jobs […]Read More

Providence Police Charge Two Men Following Violent Smith Street Shooting and Assault
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Providence Police Charge Two Men Following Violent Smith Street Shooting

LPR News June 17, 2026

Providence, RI – The Providence Police Department has charged two men in connection with a shooting and violent assault that occurred on June 7, 2026, near Paris Lounge at 375 Smith Street. At approximately 6:45 p.m., officers assigned to the Neighborhood Response Team (NRT) were conducting directed patrols focused on unauthorized car meets, which have been associated […]Read More

Foulkes Wins Endorsement of Cumberland Democratic Town Committee
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Foulkes Wins Endorsement of Cumberland Democratic Town Committee

LPR News June 17, 2026

Cumberland, RI — The Cumberland Democratic Town Committee endorsed Helena Buonanno Foulkes for Governor during their meeting tonight. “I hear from Rhode Islanders all the time about how they feel like the state government isn’t working for them and how eager they are for change,” said Helena. “The Cumberland Democratic Town Committee’s endorsement is a […]Read More

New Ad Highlights How Governor McKee Fought Trump – and Won – to Protect Revolution Wind
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New Ad Highlights How Governor McKee Fought Trump – and

LPR News June 17, 2026

“Get Things Done” highlights Governor McKee’s record of standing up to Donald Trump to protect lower energy costs, good-paying union jobs, and clean power for 200,000 Rhode Island homes PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The McKee for Governor campaign today launched its newest television ad, “Get Things Done.” The 30-second spot highlights how Governor Dan McKee took […]Read More

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