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Published on August 3, 2022 - 00:57 GMT

Governor McKee Calls on PUC to Take Specific Action to Provide Relief in Response to Rhode Island Energy's Request for Rate ...

RHODE ISLAND, August 2 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today filed public comment urging the Public Utilities Commission to take specific action to provide relief to Rhode Islanders in response to Rhode Island Energy's request for a rate …

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Published on August 3, 2022 - 00:57 GMT

RI and 18 US-Canadian Jurisdictions Release Action Plan Aimed at Rapidly Expanding Electric Truck and Bus Adoption

RHODE ISLAND, August 2 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are announcing today that Rhode Island has released an Action Plan with 18 other US and Canadian jurisdictions aimed at fighting …

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Published on July 27, 2022 - 23:02 GMT

Governor McKee Signs Executive Order Announcing July 31 as Governor's Bay Day

RHODE ISLAND, July 27 - WARWICK, RI – Governor Dan McKee signed an Executive Order today at Rocky Point Fishing Pier in Warwick establishing Sunday, July 31, as Rhode Island's 33rd annual Governor's Bay Day. The event includes free parking at all …

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Published on July 26, 2022 - 21:38 GMT

Joint Statement from Governor McKee, Mayor Grebien and Brett Johnson of Fortuitous Partners

RHODE ISLAND, July 26 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien, and Brett Johnson of Fortuitous Partners today issued the following statement: "Thank you to the Commerce Corporation Board – with tonight's vote, the …

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Published on July 26, 2022 - 21:38 GMT

Governor McKee Announces Over $11 Million in Grants to 27 Nonprofit Agencies to Address Homelessness in Rhode Island

RHODE ISLAND, July 26 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that his Administration is allocating over $11 million in resources from the Consolidated Homeless Fund (CHF) to 27 nonprofit agencies to assist Rhode Islanders who are …

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Published on July 23, 2022 - 02:28 GMT

Governor McKee Statement on Historic June Jobs Report

RHODE ISLAND, July 22 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee released the following statement on today's jobs report, which shows the state's unemployment rate is down to 2.7 percent – tied with April and May of 1988 for the lowest rate on record …

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Published on July 23, 2022 - 02:28 GMT

Governor McKee Signs Veteran and Military-Related Legislative Package, Highlighting Budget Items Supporting Rhode Island's ...

RHODE ISLAND, July 22 - JOHNSTON, RI – Continuing his #RIMomentum Tour, Governor Dan McKee was joined today by legislators, Veterans, military families, Veterans advocates and stakeholders to recognize passage of legislative and budget initiatives which …

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Published on July 16, 2022 - 00:14 GMT

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

RHODE ISLAND, July 15 - 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 …

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Published on July 12, 2022 - 21:39 GMT

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

RHODE ISLAND, July 12 - 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 …

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Published on July 8, 2022 - 22:52 GMT

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

RHODE ISLAND, July 8 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, 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 …

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Published on July 8, 2022 - 02:07 GMT

Governor McKee and RI State Council on the Arts Announce New Executive Director for the State's Arts Agency

RHODE ISLAND, July 7 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) today announced Lynne McCormack of Cranston as Executive Director of RISCA. "Throughout Lynne's career, time and time again she has …

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Published on July 6, 2022 - 23:18 GMT

Governor McKee Signs Executive Order Protecting Access to Reproductive Health Care

RHODE ISLAND, July 6 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today signed an executive order protecting access to reproductive health care in Rhode Island, ensuring that individuals who come to Rhode Island seeking reproductive health services will be …

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Published on July 6, 2022 - 23:17 GMT

Governor McKee Signs Legislation Requiring Offshore Wind Procurement for 600 to 1,000 Megawatts

RHODE ISLAND, July 6 - NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI – Continuing his #RIMomentum Tour, Governor Dan McKee today signed into law historic legislation proposed by his Administration that seeks to expand Rhode Island's offshore wind energy resources. The new law …

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Published on July 1, 2022 - 01:51 GMT

Governor McKee Signs Legislation Granting Driving Privileges to Undocumented Residents

RHODE ISLAND, June 30 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee was joined by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, bill sponsors Representative Karen Alzate and Senator Frank A. Ciccone and Representative Anastasia Williams to sign legislation granting driving privilege …

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Published on July 1, 2022 - 01:51 GMT

Governor McKee Statement on Rhode Island Energy Commissioner Nicholas S. Ucci

RHODE ISLAND, June 30 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today shared that Nicholas S. Ucci will be stepping down as the Commissioner of the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER). His last day of State service will be July 23, 2022. "Nick …

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Published on June 28, 2022 - 23:32 GMT

Governor McKee Kicks Off #RIMomentum Tour with Launch of Electric Vehicle Rebate Program

RHODE ISLAND, June 28 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today kicked off his #RIMomentum Tour by launching DRIVEEV , the Administration's new electric vehicle rebate program which will open to the public on July 7, 2022. DRIVEEV supports the …

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Published on June 28, 2022 - 23:32 GMT

Governor McKee, Commerce Corporation Approve Innovation Vouchers to Help Fund R and D

RHODE ISLAND, June 28 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Board of Directors for Rhode Island Commerce last night approved three Innovation Vouchers. With these awards, there have now been 103 Innovation Voucher recipients, totaling an investment …

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Published on June 28, 2022 - 23:32 GMT

What People Are Saying About the Signing of the Historic FY2023 State Budget

RHODE ISLAND, June 28 - On June 27, Governor Dan McKee signed the FY 2023 State budget, making crucial investments to maintain Rhode Island's economic momentum. The budget makes historic investments to address the housing crisis and strengthen Rhode …

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Published on June 28, 2022 - 02:13 GMT

Governor McKee Signs Historic FY 2023 State Budget to Maintain Rhode Island's Economic Momentum

RHODE ISLAND, June 27 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today signed the FY 2023 State budget, making crucial investments to maintain Rhode Island's economic momentum. The budget makes historic investments to address the housing crisis and …

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Published on June 27, 2022 - 17:22 GMT

Governor McKee Names Liz Tanner as Secretary of Commerce

RHODE ISLAND, June 27 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced the appointment of Elizabeth M. Tanner, Esq. as Rhode Island's next Secretary of Commerce. "Liz knows the ins-and-outs of small business and she has proven she will do …

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