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Governor McKee Files FY24 “RI Ready” Budget

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today submitted his FY24 “RI Ready” budget to the General Assembly, putting forth key investments to ensure Rhode Island is ready to build on the state’s momentum. The Governor’s budget proposal focuses on maintaining a trend of fiscal responsibility with no broad-based tax increases, while proposing a nearly $100 million […]Read More

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Attorney General charges Route 6/10 construction firm and senior employee

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 today that the Office has charged a Massachusetts-based construction firm and a former employee with illegally dumping thousands of tons of contaminated fill at project sites in […]Read More

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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island caps 20

2023 BlueAngel Community Health Grant program provides $335,000 to organizations launching programs at the intersection of housing and health and an additional $405,000 for 2022 grantees to continue successful initiatives begun last year PROVIDENCE, RI (January 17, 2023) — Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) continues to address housing-related health inequities by awarding $740,000 in 2023 […]Read More

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Treasurer Diossa Statement Following Governor McKee’s State of the State

Providence, RI – Today, Rhode Island General Treasurer James Diossa released the following statement at the conclusion of Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee’s 2023 State of the State Address. “Tonight our state heard a powerful message from Governor McKee on his plans for the success of all Rhode Islanders,” said Treasurer Diossa. “In recent months, families from Woonsocket to […]Read More

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This MLK Day, representatives join together to condemn antisemitism, racism

STATE HOUSE – On Tuesday, House Deputy Majority Whip Mia Ackerman introduced a resolution (2023-H 5031) urging all Rhode Islanders to join together to strongly condemn antisemitism. Wednesday, Representative Raymond Hull introduced a resolution (2023-H 5066) commemorating the life and work of the Rev. Martin Luther King. The very next day, the Anti-Defamation League released an […]Read More