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 access to these crucial health care services,” said Governor Dan McKee. “As Governor, I am proud to sign this bill […]Read More
An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket man has been charged in Providence County Superior Court with stealing a catalytic converter following his arrest by the East Providence Police on November […]Read More
Governor McKee Nominates Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission Members
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 State. The Governor will send these three names to the Rhode Island Senate for Advice and Consent. “I am proud to […]Read More
Governor McKee Nominates Jonathan Womer for Department of Administration Director
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 Acting DOA Director since April following the departure of James E. Thorsen. The Governor will submit Womer’s name […]Read More
Governor McKee Announces Award of Over $100M to Create Over
The 1,481 units will be across 13 municipalities and contain over 1,200 units of affordable housing 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 Island. Of […]Read More
An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Providence woman has been charged in Providence County Superior Court for practicing dentistry without a license following an investigation into the post-procedure hospitalization of a […]Read More
Pawtucket, Central Falls, and Providence Residents to Unveil Proposals for
The public are invited to Participatory Budgeting Proposal Fairs this weekend to learn about community designed potential projects in Pawtucket, Central Falls, and Central Providence to fund $1.38 million in health improvement projects in these communities. The community members who developed these proposals will be on hand with creative visuals to discuss their visions and […]Read More
Governor McKee Nominates Thomas Verdi for Department of Revenue Director
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 Senate for advice and consent. “Thomas Verdi’s 35 years of serving the Providence community will be a […]Read More
Breeze Airways First Flight to LAX from TF Green International
Warwick, RI – Breeze Airways celebrated it’s first nonstop flight to LAX, which took off at 8 AM Wednesday morning from Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport. This nonstop flight is first of four new non-stop flights scheduled for this week, including Tampa, Jacksonville and Richmond. In July, non-stop flights to Fort Myers, Sarasota […]Read More