RHODE ISLAND, May 18 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and RIHousing today announced the award of more than $101 million in funding to support the construction and preservation as well as operating costs of over 1,400 units of housing across Rhode …
RHODE ISLAND, May 12 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced his appointment of current Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (BHDDH) Director Richard Charest to serve as the next Secretary of the …
RHODE ISLAND, May 11 - WARREN, RI – On Wednesday, Governor Dan McKee, Warren Town Manager Kate Michaud, and Council President John Hanley signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. "Our kids want to learn, parents want their kids to achieve, and we all …
RHODE ISLAND, May 5 - PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration today announced a package of budget proposals aimed at spurring housing development, creating housing opportunities for vulnerable Rhode Islanders, and supporting cities and towns. These new …
RHODE ISLAND, May 4 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, the McKee Administration's Executive Office of Health and Human Services and the Rhode Island Foundation announced $3.25 million in grant funding to 15 nonprofit organizations to address opioid use, …
CRANSTON, RI, RHODE ISLAND, May 3 - The McKee Administration's Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) today announced more than $85,000 in mini-grants to 21 community-based organizations to support Medicaid renewals. "We know that …
RHODE ISLAND, May 2 - EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that East Providence has become the third community to sign the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. Mayor Bob DaSilva signed the compact during a taping of his new local television …
RHODE ISLAND, May 1 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner, and Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined Ørsted and Eversource, and other local leaders at the …
RHODE ISLAND, April 27 - BRISTOL, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Bristol Town Administrator Steven Contente today signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact, making Bristol the second community to commit to helping the state improve student achievement levels by …
RHODE ISLAND, April 25 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources, in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, today released a …
RHODE ISLAND, April 25 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today sent the following cabinet names for advice and consent to the Rhode Island Senate: Kimberly Merolla-Brito, Director, Department of Human Services "From the moment she ascended to the …
RHODE ISLAND, April 21 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that he has selected Michael Grey to serve as the next Chair of the Rhode Island Board of Education. Grey replaces Barbara Cottom. The Governor will submit Grey's name to the …
PROVIDENCE, RI, RHODE ISLAND, April 19 - Governor Dan McKee today announced that he has selected An T. Le as his nominee to serve on the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation board. "An has dedicated his career to serving the Rhode Island business …
RHODE ISLAND, February 27 - PROVIDENCE, RI – As Rhode Island prepares for the first significant winter storm of the season, the McKee Administration is providing key updates and tips reminding Rhode Islanders how to stay safe. A winter storm warning is in …
RHODE ISLAND, February 27 - PROVIDENCE, RI – On Monday morning, Governor Dan McKee, House Speaker Joe Shekarchi, and Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner heard from a panel of local biotechnology leaders who highlighted the impact of the proposed investments in …
RHODE ISLAND, February 23 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today joined the Biden Administration for a virtual event to highlight the historic award of $61.7 million to Rhode Island under the Biden Administration's State Small Business Credit …
RHODE ISLAND, February 21 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, and the Rhode Island General Assembly pledged their support to continue funding the Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA), an important catalyst in …
RHODE ISLAND, February 20 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee released the following statement today to mark the 20th anniversary of the Station nightclub fire: "February 20th will forever be a tragic and difficult day in Rhode Island's history. …
RHODE ISLAND, February 20 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced today that he has nominated Collin Geiselman to be the Rhode Island Public Defender. Geiselman has served as the Assistant Public Defender since 2003, as well as Chief of the Trial …
RHODE ISLAND, February 10 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced six judicial nominations to fill vacancies on the Superior Court, District Court, and Workers' Compensation Court. "It is an honor to appoint these six judges who will …
