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Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera Announces Report Revealing “Systemic Failures” in Central Falls Public Schools
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Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera Announces Report Revealing “Systemic Failures”

LPR News October 24, 2024

Report highlights low academic performance, inadequate special education and multilingual services, and financial mismanagement – and outlines next steps to improve student outcomes Central Falls, RI — Mayor Maria Rivera has released a report highlighting “systemic failures” in Central Falls Public Schools that have impacted students since the state assumed control of the district in […]Read More

America’s First 2024-25 Milken Educator Award Goes to … Remarkable Rhode Island Teacher Maria Santonastaso!
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America’s First 2024-25 Milken Educator Award Goes to … Remarkable

LPR News October 23, 2024

Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green joined Milken Family Foundation’s Dr. Jane Foley to launch nationwide Milken Educator Awards Tour, honoring Santonastaso with the “Oscar of Teaching” Santa Monica, Calif. (October 22, 2024) — The crowd of students, educators, dignitaries, and media were abuzz at Cranston’s Glen Hills Elementary School this morning as a special visit from Rhode Island […]Read More

R.I. Board of Elections Releases Guidance Regarding Poll Checkers, Runners & Watchers for November 5th General Election
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R.I. Board of Elections Releases Guidance Regarding Poll Checkers, Runners

LPR News October 18, 2024

CRANSTON, R.I. – Ahead of the November 5th General Election, the Rhode Island Board of Elections has released a detailed memo regarding the presence and allowed activities of poll checkers, runners, and watchers at the polls on election day. “Rhode Island law allows political parties to appoint poll checkers, runners, and watchers to play specific roles monitoring […]Read More

Massachusetts Man Charged in Rhode Island on Federal Interstate Travel & Attempted Enticement Charges
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Massachusetts Man Charged in Rhode Island on Federal Interstate Travel

LPR News October 18, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI – A Wilmington, Massachusetts, man was arrested yesterday and charged by complaint in Rhode Island federal court, after allegedly travelling to Rhode Island to meet and have sexual contact with a person he believed to be a fourteen-year-old girl, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. Robert Consorti, 63, was arrested on Thursday […]Read More

In New Amo TV Ad, Senator Reed: “I’m so proud Gabe Amo is working for us”
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In New Amo TV Ad, Senator Reed: “I’m so proud

LPR News October 15, 2024

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – With in-person early voting starting in Rhode Island on October 16, Gabe Amo for Congress is launching a new TV spot highlighting Gabe’s work to hit the ground running and deliver for Rhode Islanders since his November 2023 election. The campaign’s new ad features longtime Rhode Island public servant, Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), sharing that […]Read More

Washington Bridge Demolition Resumes, New Procurement Opens for Bridge Reconstruction
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Washington Bridge Demolition Resumes, New Procurement Opens for Bridge Reconstruction

LPR News October 15, 2024

McKee Administration Provides Key Updates on the Washington Bridge Project PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced key updates on the Washington Bridge project: demolition has resumed, demolition of the substructure has been moved up to ensure a more timely and efficient continuity of work, and […]Read More

Reed Warns Against Dismantling Critical Hurricane Agency
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Reed Warns Against Dismantling Critical Hurricane Agency

LPR News October 5, 2024

Sen. Reed Calls Out Climate Change Deniers and Says Project 2025’s Plans to Gut National Weather Service and Emergency Management Would be a Major Disaster PROVIDENCE, RI — As flood-stricken states grapple with the fallout from Hurricane Helene, U.S. Senator Jack Reed says the federal government must continue to help states prepare for emergencies like hurricanes, […]Read More

CCRI Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate Grand Opening of New Casino Training Academy, Sponsored by Bally’s Corporation
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CCRI Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate Grand Opening of New

LPR News October 2, 2024

The Community College of Rhode Island is hosting a special Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, October 3, starting at 3pm to celebrate the opening of its Casino Training Academy, sponsored by Bally’s Corporation. Dr. Rosemary A. Costigan, Ph.D., R.N., Interim President, Community College of Rhode Island will be joined by K. Joseph Shekarchi, Speaker of the […]Read More

Survey: Rhode Island Sustains Low Uninsured Rate
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Survey: Rhode Island Sustains Low Uninsured Rate

LPR News October 1, 2024

2024 data suggests possible further improvement upon 2022’s celebrated success  PROVIDENCE – Analysis of the latest Rhode Island Health Information Survey (HIS) conducted on behalf of HealthSource RI (HSRI), Rhode Island’s state-based health coverage marketplace, shows that just 2.2% of Rhode Islanders are estimated to be uninsured, a reduction from 2.9% the last time this survey was conducted […]Read More

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