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Bryant University announces inaugural director of new Center for Entrepreneurship

Kristie DeJesus brings a wealth of leadership experience to the role Smithfield, RI – September 4, 2024 – Following a nationwide search, Bryant University announces the appointment of Kristie DeJesus as the inaugural director of the forthcoming Center for Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking, slated to open this academic year. Sited in the recently opened, 250,000-square-foot Business Entrepreneurship […]Read More

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Governor McKee Signs Legislation Creating the Rhode Island Secure Choice

Bill ensures access to a retirement savings plan to support the financial success of all Rhode Island PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee was joined today by General Treasurer James A. Diossa and bill sponsors Representative Evan Shanley (D-Dist. 24, Warwick, East Greenwich) and Senator Meghan Kallman (D-Dist. 15, Pawtucket, Providence) to ceremonially sign legislation […]Read More

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Providence Public Schools Unveils Fourth New School Building and Five

School Officials cut ribbon on a new science lab and open five new for redesign school models on the First Day on September 3 Providence, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Mayor Brett Smiley, and Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez toured three Providence schools to celebrate the first day of school. The tour marked […]Read More

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Governor McKee Welcomes Boston Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla to Rhode

PROVIDENCE, RI — Governor Dan McKee (head coach, Team Rhode Island) welcomed Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla and co-owner Steve Pagliuca to the Rhode Island State House to celebrate the team’s 18th NBA Championship.   Hundreds of elected leaders, local basketball icons, and fans gathered at the State House for the event, which featured […]Read More

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Attorney General issues statement on the State Crime Lab and

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement regarding the State Crime Lab and firearms examinations: “The Rhode Island State Crime Lab recently notified this Office of an issue related to results in a firearms toolmarks examination in a pending criminal case. What this means is that certain evidence, specifically […]Read More

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Governor McKee Sign Housing Legislative Package into Law

WARWICK, RI – On Thursday, Governor Dan McKee  ceremonially sign a slate of bills into law aimed at continuing the State’s momentum in addressing the housing crisis. The Governor was joined by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi who championed the housing package, as well as Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi, bill sponsors […]Read More

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Governor McKee, First Lady, DEM Announce New Round of Litter-Free

Funding open to all types of projects; cleanups focused on coastal cleanups will be given priority PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee, First Lady Susan McKee, and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) announced a new round of available microgrants for fall cleanups through the First Lady’s Litter-Free Rhode Island program. This latest round of […]Read More