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Governor McKee Statement on Historic June Jobs Report

Rhode Island’s Unemployment Rate Lowest Since Current Methodology was Introduced 46 Years Ago PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee released the following statement on today’s jobs report, which shows the state’s unemployment rate is down to 2.7 percent – tied with April and May of 1988 for the lowest rate on record under the current methodology: […]Read More

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Representative Scott Slater Endorses Brett Smiley for Mayor

Providence, RI- July 21,2022, Representative Scott Slater (House District 10) announced his endorsement of Brett Smiley for Mayor of Providence.   “I’ve known Brett and worked with him in his different capacities,” said Representative Scott Slater. “He brings hands-on experience and expertise in budget and operational management that no other candidate can offer us. We […]Read More

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GOVERNOR MCKEE, CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION, FHWA AND RIDOT BREAK GROUND FOR

Governor Dan McKee, United States Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressman Jim Langevin, Rhode Island Federal Highway Administrator Carlos C. Machado and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti, Jr. today broke ground for the Airport Connector project in Warwick, one of the major paving projects scheduled for this year. This project […]Read More

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Dog Treats Recalled

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Stormberg Foods is recalling various sizes and batches of Beg & Barker Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treats, Billo’s Best Friend Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treats, and Green Coast Pets Chicken Crisps Dog Treats due to a potential contamination of Salmonella. The products were distributed […]Read More

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Attorney General Neronha continues lead enforcement work; files lawsuits against

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that the Office has filed lawsuits against five R.I. landlords for noncompliance with state lead poisoning prevention laws. All of the lawsuits involve properties where significant lead hazards were found and a child was determined to have lead poisoning. The Attorney General has now filed 17 […]Read More

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RI Painters Union Endorses Brett Smiley for Mayor of Providence

Providence, RI- Today, the Rhode Island Painters Union (RI IUPAT District Council 11), who represent local industrial, residential and commercial painters, drywall finishers, glaziers, and glass workers announced their endorsement of Brett Smiley for Mayor of Providence.   “Brett will be ready to lead Providence on day one,” said Scott Duhamel, International Union Representative. “He […]Read More