RHODE ISLAND, July 19 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today is recognizing the Newport Festivals Foundation (NFF) for ensuring that the upcoming productions of its world-renowned concerts, Newport Folk and Newport Jazz, will be sustainable events …
RHODE ISLAND, July 19 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that Rhode Island's Office of Energy Resources (OER) will be receiving a combined total of $6.6 million in federal funding from the U.S Department of Energy's (DOE) Grid …
RHODE ISLAND, July 5 - WARWICK, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi today signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. "I thank Mayor Picozzi and our partners in Warwick for recognizing the importance of this initiative and joining …
RHODE ISLAND, July 6 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced new funding opportunities for the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties, known as brownfields, across …
RHODE ISLAND, June 30 - PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Housing is joining with the Housing Resources Commission and the cities of Providence, Pawtucket, and Woonsocket to provide approximately $9.4 million in resources for service …
RHODE ISLAND, June 30 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today signed legislation that establishes a statewide exemption of $50,000 of tangible property from the tangible personal property tax. The tangible personal property tax is paid by businesses on …
RHODE ISLAND, June 30 - WOONSOCKET, RI- Yesterday, Governor Dan McKee and Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt today signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. "Woonsocket has already hit the ground running to provide expanded out-of-school learning …
RHODE ISLAND, June 30 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today signed into law legislation sponsored by Senator Melissa Murray that will help reduce the spread of HIV transmission by making HIV-prevention and post exposure medications accessible and …
RHODE ISLAND, June 30 - NEW SHOREHAM, RI – Today, Governor Dan McKee and New Shoreham Town Manager Maryanne Crawford today signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. "Across Rhode Island, we want to get all of our children to cross the finish line …
RHODE ISLAND, June 26 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have announced $59,250 in grants to help farmers "green" their …
RHODE ISLAND, June 23 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, Governor Dan McKee was joined at the State House by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Chief Judge John J. McConnell and other elected leaders to participate in a naturalization ceremony for 24 new United States …
RHODE ISLAND, June 23 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti, Jr., Federal Highway Administration Rhode Island Division Administrator Derek Torey, Rhode Island Commerce Chief Marketing …
RHODE ISLAND, June 22 - CENTRAL FALLS, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. "All of Rhode Island will benefit from us investing in students and out-of-school learning time," said …
RHODE ISLAND, June 21 - LINCOLN, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Lincoln Town Administrator Philip G. Gould signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. "With Lincoln joining the Learn365RI Municipal Compact, Town Administrator Philip G. Gould, town leaders …
RHODE ISLAND, June 20 - HOPKINTON, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Hopkinton Town Manager Brian Rosso, and Hopkinton Town Council President Michael Geary signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. "I want to thank our partners in Hopkinton for making the shift …
RHODE ISLAND, June 19 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today signed legislation (2023-S 0444A, 2023-H 5380A) to establish Juneteenth National Freedom Day as an official state holiday in Rhode Island beginning in 2024. The Governor was joined for the …
RHODE ISLAND, June 19 - COVENTRY, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Coventry Town Manager Daniel Parrillo, and Town Council President Hillary Lima signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. "I thank our partners in Coventry for recognizing the importance in …
RHODE ISLAND, June 16 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today signed the FY24 RI Ready budget, making key investments to ensure Rhode Island is ready to build on its economic momentum. The FY24 budget focuses on maintaining a trend of fiscal …
RHODE ISLAND, June 14 - CRANSTON, RI – Today, Governor Dan McKee and Cranston Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. "I want to thank our partners in Cranston for joining our strategy for increasing the educational outcomes …
RHODE ISLAND, June 13 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner today announced the next round of the 'Take It Outside' Initiative; a statewide effort aimed at promoting outdoor commercial activities. …
