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Published on January 18, 2022 - 23:48 GMT

Governor McKee to Include Small Business Article in FY2023 Budget; Utilize $10M of ARPA Dollars to Fund Minority Business Support ...

RHODE ISLAND, January 18 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Tonight in his State of the State address, Governor Dan McKee will unveil several significant proposals to help Rhode Island small businesses. These myriad actions aim to provide access to capital, help reduce …

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Published on January 18, 2022 - 23:48 GMT

Governor McKee Announces Higher Ed Academy Proposal to Accelerate Postsecondary Enrollment, Drive Job Growth

RHODE ISLAND, January 18 - PROVIDENCE, RI – In his State of the State tonight, Governor Dan McKee will announce an exciting proposal to create a Rhode Island Higher Ed Academy, a new initiative to help Rhode Islanders pursue postsecondary education and …

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Published on January 15, 2022 - 06:20 GMT

RentReliefRI Program Hits $100 Million Mark in Rental and Utility Assistance to Rhode Island Renters

RHODE ISLAND, January 14 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and RIHousing announced today that the RentReliefRI program has reached an important milestone, having surpassed the $100 million mark in rental and utility assistance funds distributed to 13, …

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Published on January 15, 2022 - 06:20 GMT

Governor McKee Announces 400,000 Additional Rapid Tests Received by Rhode Island

RHODE ISLAND, January 14 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that Rhode Island has received an additional 400,000 COVID-19 at-home rapid tests, bringing the total to 500,000 for this week. "Our team is pursuing every possible avenue …

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Published on January 14, 2022 - 09:40 GMT

Dr. Alexander-Scott to Step Down from Serving as RIDOH Director

RHODE ISLAND, January 13 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee is announcing today that he has regretfully accepted Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott's resignation as the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH). For the next two weeks, Dr. …

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Published on January 14, 2022 - 09:40 GMT

Governor McKee, Whole of Government COVID Response Team Announce New Initiatives to Support Hospital Staffing Capacity Issues

RHODE ISLAND, January 13 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Joined by members of his whole of government COVID response team, Governor Dan McKee today announced several initiatives address the staffing capacity issues facing many of our state's health care facilities. …

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Published on January 14, 2022 - 09:40 GMT

State Announces $3.46 Million in Capital Grants for Arts, Culture, Heritage and Public Historic Sites

RHODE ISLAND, January 13 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) and the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission (RIHPHC) jointly announced today the recipients of 24 State Cultural …

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Published on January 14, 2022 - 09:40 GMT

McKee Administration Secures FEMA Medical Team to Support Rhode Island Hospitals

RHODE ISLAND, January 13 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today issued the following statement on the announcement by President Joe Biden that Rhode Island has secured and will receive FEMA emergency medical personnel to support hospital staffing …

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Published on January 12, 2022 - 00:28 GMT

McKee Administration submits Electrifying Transportation Guide to the General Assembly

RHODE ISLAND, January 11 - PROVIDENCE, R.I. – On December 30, the McKee Administration submitted a comprehensive report to the General Assembly that provides strategic policy guidance for improving access to electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging …

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Published on January 11, 2022 - 04:40 GMT

Governor McKee Announces Launch of $50 Million Homeowner Assistance Fund

RHODE ISLAND, January 10 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, Governor Dan McKee, Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Senator Jack Reed, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressman Jim Langevin, Congressman David N. Cicilline, Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, Senate President …

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Published on January 11, 2022 - 04:40 GMT

Governor McKee Announces Updated and New COVID-19 Testing Sites

RHODE ISLAND, January 10 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced additional and updated COVID-19 testing sites as part of the Administration's ongoing effort to offer increased testing capacity and an improved customer-service experience …

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Published on January 11, 2022 - 04:39 GMT

Governor McKee, Rhode Island Department of Health, Rhode Island Department of Education Announce New COVID-19 Guidance for Schools

RHODE ISLAND, January 10 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Department of Health, and the Rhode Island Department of Education today announced new COVID-19 guidance for Pre-K-12 schools which adopts the latest CDC guidance and will …

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Published on January 11, 2022 - 04:39 GMT

Governor McKee Announces New Visitation Measures to Protect Vulnerable Residents in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities

RHODE ISLAND, January 10 - PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to keep residents, visitors, and staff safe, Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced new regulations today that require visitors at nursing homes and assisted …

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Published on January 11, 2022 - 04:39 GMT

Governor McKee Swears in Five Judges

RHODE ISLAND, January 10 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today swore in five new judges to the Superior Court, Family Court, District Court, and Workers' Compensation Court. "I am deeply honored to swear in a qualified and respected group of …

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Published on January 6, 2022 - 21:46 GMT

Governor McKee, RI Office of Energy Resources and RIHousing Announce Zero-Energy Housing Awards

RHODE ISLAND, January 6 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee, the Office of Energy Resources (OER) and RIHousing announced today the award of funds to develop highly energy efficient housing for low- and moderate-income Rhode Islanders. The …

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Published on January 6, 2022 - 01:28 GMT

Pfizer Booster Doses Now Available at 5 Months After Primary Series, Additional Primary Dose for Certain Immunocompromised ...

RHODE ISLAND, January 5 - In alignment with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Rhode Island is now making Pfizer booster doses available to people who completed a primary series of Pfizer vaccine five months ago. Previously, people who …

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Published on January 5, 2022 - 04:37 GMT

Governor McKee Signs RI Rebounds

RHODE ISLAND, January 4 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Following a unanimous vote by the House and Senate, Governor Dan McKee was joined by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio to sign RI Rebounds, the Governor's plan to …

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Published on December 22, 2021 - 09:12 GMT

Governor McKee Announces $21 Million in Federal Funding to Help Rhode Islanders Pay the Cost of Utility Bills

RHODE ISLAND, December 21 - PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to help Rhode Islanders pay their utility bills, Governor Dan McKee today announced $21,871,003 for fiscal year 2022 for the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help …

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Published on December 22, 2021 - 09:12 GMT

Governor McKee Statement on 3,000 Rhode Islanders Lost to COVID-19

RHODE ISLAND, December 21 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee issued the following statement marking the 3,000th Rhode Island death from COVID-19. "Today, Rhode Island is witnessing a heartbreaking milestone in the State's ongoing fight against …

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Published on December 21, 2021 - 13:22 GMT

Rhode Island Announces 401Health Mobile App Update

RHODE ISLAND, December 20 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health today announced updates to the Crush COVID RI mobile application. The update to the application, 401Health, offers a convenient option for Rhode …

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