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GOV. DANIEL J. MCKEE during his State of the State address Tuesday proposed creating a Rhode Island Higher Ed Academy to help Rhode Islanders pursue higher education and training that may not only increase the state’s overall workforce but also put the Ocean State on a path toward long-term economic recovery. AP FILE PHOTO/STEVEN SENNE

Gov. McKee proposes state higher-ed academy to help build R.I.’s workforce

Economic Activity 01/18/2022

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee unveiled plans Tuesday for a "higher ed academy" that would enroll more than 1,000 Rhode Islanders during a...

U.S. REP. JIM LANGEVIN, D-R.I., who has served in Congress for more than two decades, will not seek re-election this November. / COURTESY U.S. REP. JIM LANGEVIN

U.S. Rep. Langevin will not seek reelection

Government 01/18/2022

PROVIDENCE – Rep. James R. Langevin, D-R.I., who became the first quadriplegic to be elected to Congress more than two decades ago, announced Tuesday...

R.I. ATTORNEY GENERAL Peter F. Neronha announced Thursday that 226 borrowers from in Rhode Island will receive about $4.6 million from student loan servicer Navient as part of a $1.85 billion national settlement over alleged widespread unfair and deceptive practices in originating student loans. / COURTESY R.I. OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

R.I. receives $4.6M in national student-loan settlement

Education 01/13/2022

PROVIDENCE – Hundreds of Rhode Islanders with student loans will receive significant debt relief as part of a nationwide billion-dollar settlement with a loan...

THE R.I. STATE POLICE will be one of 12 police departments across the state to benefit from a $1.5 million U.S. Department of Justice grant for body-worn cameras.

R.I. gets $1.5M federal grant for police body cameras

Government 12/23/2021

PROVIDENCE – The state has received a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to help equip police departments with body-worn cameras. The...

THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND received $21.9 million in federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program funds and they are available to help low-income residents pay their utility bills this winter. / PBN FILE PHOTO/CASSIUS SHUMAN

R.I. getting $21.9M in federal utility assistance

Government 12/22/2021

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Tuesday said the state will get $21.9 million from the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program...

ZACHARY A. CUNHA will become the next U.S. attorney for the District of Rhode Island. / COURTESY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF RHODE ISLAND

Cunha to become the next U.S. attorney for R.I.

Government 12/08/2021

PROVIDENCE – Zachary A. Cunha, who has been with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island since 2014, will soon officially...

THE R.I. DIVISION of Motor Vehicles and Gov. Daniel J. McKee launched Tuesday a design contest accepting submissions on the design of the state's new standard license plates.

After 25 years, R.I. ready to replace ‘Blue Wave’ license plate

Government 12/07/2021

CRANSTON – Rhode Island residents will have a chance to come up with the new design that will be emblazoned on license plates issued...

MOVING ON: Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien talks with then-Gov. Gina M. Raimondo at an August 2018 press conference at Slater Mill to discuss the Pawtucket Red Sox’ decision to move to Worcester, Mass. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Faces change, differences remain

Health Services 11/26/2021

GOVERNMENT Talk about a sudden turn. For six years, the General Assembly – or at least one chamber of it – was controlled by House Speaker...

KMS Solutions, LLC awarded $86.1 million Support Services contract supporting Program...

Press Releases 11/15/2021

Middletown, RI – On September 9, 2021, KMS Solutions, LLC was awarded a $86.1 million, five-year contract to provide Engineering Support Services to PEO...