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Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott Endorses Helena Buonanno Foulkes for Governor

PROVIDENCE, RI – Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, the esteemed RIDOH director who led Rhode Island’s public health response through the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, issued the following statement endorsing Helena Buonanno Foulkes for governor of Rhode Island: “When the COVID-19 pandemic was at its worst, Rhode Islanders saw me seven days a week. Many […]Read More

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Governor McKee Announces $11.8M in Community Development Block Grant Funding

Funding to be provided to 10 cities and towns across the state; will be utilized support housing and economic development efforts PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island Housing Secretary Josh Saal and the State Office of Housing and Community Development today announced the recipients of more than $11.8 million in grant funding from the Rhode […]Read More

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Governor McKee Directs Flags Lowered

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden, has ordered U.S. and Rhode Island flags at all state facilities and buildings to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. The flags will be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment. […]Read More

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Governor McKee Announces $5M to Address Homelessness, Expand Shelter Capacity

PROVIDENCE, R.I. –In an effort to respond to current and projected needs of families and individuals experiencing homelessness, Governor Dan McKee today announced the State is committing up to $5 million to expand shelter capacity statewide. “All Rhode Islanders deserve a safe place to sleep at night and expanding our shelter capacity will help ensure we […]Read More