PROVIDENCE, RI – Today officially marks the first complete year of the Smiley Administration. Since taking office last January, the Smiley Administration has prioritized creating improvements to city services, public safety, housing and climate resiliency that have had tangible impacts on the quality-of-life of residents. “I am incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made […]Read More
Governor McKee Highlights Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources 2023
PROVIDENCE, RI – In 2023, the Office of Energy Resources (OER) made significant progress toward achieving the objectives outlined Rhode Island’s Act on Climate. OER has been focused on creating programs and policies that respond to Rhode Island’s evolving energy needs and growing the state’s clean energy economy. “Our team at OER is continuing to make […]Read More
New Construction, Port of Davisville Investments, and Offshore Wind Development PROVIDENCE, RI – Momentum at Quonset continued throughout 2023. Within the Business Park, work began on over 465,000 square feet of new construction, representing over $361 million in private investment. “With over 13,000 jobs at more than 225 companies Quonset is the leading engine of job […]Read More
Governor McKee Highlights 2023 Rhode Island Department of Human Services
Expanding Access, Opportunities for Rhode Island Beneficiaries PROVIDENCE, RI — Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) today highlighted a number of key priorities and successes accomplished throughout the year. Successes include improved access for beneficiaries, providing enhanced benefits for certain eligible populations, the launch of new document scanning centers, and a […]Read More
Governor McKee Highlights 2023 Rhode Island Department of Health Accomplishments
Promoting Healthy Lifestyle, Ensuring Safe Food and Drinking Water, Preventing Chronic Disease PROVIDENCE, RI – In a year full of public health successes, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) put interventions in place throughout the State in 2023 to promote healthy lifestyle changes, ensure the safety of food and drinking water, promote emergency preparedness, perform […]Read More
McKee Highlights 2023 RI Commerce Accomplishments
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Commerce are highlighting the achievements over the past year that have supported businesses and the state’s overall economy. This includes an investment of nearly $50 million in key areas such as research and development, comprehensive support initiatives for small businesses, as well as job creation and talent retention […]Read More
Governor McKee Highlights 2023 Department of Labor and Training Accomplishments
PROVIDENCE, RI – Throughout 2023, the Department of Labor and Training (DLT) continued to prioritize serving the community and businesses with fidelity and the highest level of customer service. The language access project ensures all Income Support documents are being sent out in both English and Spanish to claimants. There are ongoing efforts that are currently […]Read More
Governor McKee Highlights 2023 Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Today, Governor McKee and the Rhode Island of Veterans Services (RIVETS) released the 2023 Year-in-Review highlighting the extensive work of RIVETS and its partners to serve and honor Rhode Island’s Veterans and military families. “Supporting the men and women who served our nation will always be a top priority in Rhode Island,” said Governor […]Read More
Pawtucket’s Senior Center Receives Grant to Create Vibrant Outdoor Public
PAWTUCKET – The Pawtucket Division of Senior Services/ Leon Mathieu Senior Center is pleased to receive a grant award from the Harriet Ballou Foundation that will support the Leon Mathieu Senior Center’s (LMSC) Mural and Socialization project to create a vibrant public event space including a mural, for socializing in an underutilized parcel of land adjacent […]Read More
McKee Highlights 2023 Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH)
PROVIDENCE, RI — With the year drawing to a close, Governor Dan McKee today highlighted the 2023 work of the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) to care for Rhode Islanders with mental health or substance use conditions, developmental disabilities, and long-term care needs. The Department’s accomplishments during 2023 include the start […]Read More