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. …
RHODE ISLAND, June 8 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Department of Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor and RIHousing announced the launch of the $4 million Municipal Technical Assistance Program (MTAP). From updating land use and permitting requirements …
RHODE ISLAND, June 7 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced a Request for Proposals (RPF) for nearly $4 million in grants to foster new or expanded initiatives to promote learning beyond the formal school day and beyond the traditional 180- …
RHODE ISLAND, June 1 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today issued an official writ of election declaring a special election for Rhode Island's first congressional district seat vacated by Congressman David Cicilline. "I want to thank …
RHODE ISLAND, June 1 - NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI – Today, Governor Dan McKee, North Kingstown Town Manager A. Ralph Mollis and Town Council President Gregory Mancini signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. "We all want our students to be the best in class …
RHODE ISLAND, June 1 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that he has nominated Michael P. Connors and Randall A. Jackvony to serve on the Rhode Island Board of Elections. The Governor has submitted their names to the Rhode Island Senate …
RHODE ISLAND, June 1 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that he has selected Joseph Russolino and Kevin Flynn to serve on the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC). The Governor has submitted their names to the Rhode Island Senate …
RHODE ISLAND, June 1 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today issued a proclamation designating June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. "Rhode Island stands with the LGBTQ+ community this month and every month. In June, we take the time to celebrate and honor …
RHODE ISLAND, May 30 - PROVIDENCE, RI — Governor Dan McKee, Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, and Providence Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez today joined PPSD administrators, educators, students, and families at …
RHODE ISLAND, May 30 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Human Services, in partnership with the Rhode Island Association for the Education of Young Children, today announced the Step Up to Child Care WAGE$® Program ( …
RHODE ISLAND, May 23 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced a statewide initiative to increase awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a long-term benefit to help lower-income families pay for high-speed internet. The ACP is …
RHODE ISLAND, May 22 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced an Executive Order re-establishing the position of a Rhode Island Chief Resilience Officer (CRO). Previously based at the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, the CRO, per the …
RHODE ISLAND, May 18 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that he has selected Thomas Verdi as his nominee to serve as the next Director of the Department of Revenue (DOR). The Governor will submit Verdi's name to the Rhode Island …
RHODE ISLAND, May 18 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today issued the following statement after signing the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act into law. "Here in Rhode Island, we will always protect a woman's right to choose and ensure equal …
RHODE ISLAND, May 19 - SMITHFIELD, RI – On Wednesday, Governor Dan McKee and Smithfield Town Manager Randy R. Rossi signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. "If we are going to catch up with our neighboring states, we know there needs to be additional …
RHODE ISLAND, May 18 - PAWTUCKET, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien today signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. "I believe every Rhode Islander has a role to play in helping to improve educational outcomes for children …
RHODE ISLAND, May 18 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced his appointments to the Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission. The commission will oversee the regulation, licensing and control of adult use and medical cannabis in the Ocean …
RHODE ISLAND, May 18 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, U.S. Representative David Cicilline, Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner, and SkillsRI Executive Director Nina Pande announced today the …
RHODE ISLAND, May 18 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that he has selected Jonathan Womer as his nominee to serve as the next Director of the Department of Administration (DOA). Womer will replace Brian Daniels, who has served as …
PROVIDENCE, RI, RHODE ISLAND, May 18 - Governor Dan McKee today swore in Joseph J. McBurney as the newest Associate Justice on the Rhode Island Superior Court and Collin Geiselman as Rhode Island's next Public Defender. Associate Justice of the Rhode …
