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Governor McKee Signs Historic Legislation Requiring 100% of Rhode Island’s

Rhode Island will be the first state in the country to commit to 100 percent renewable energy by 2033 PROVIDENCE, RI – Continuing his #RIMomentum Tour, Governor Dan McKee today signed into law historic legislation to substantially increase renewable energy production and supply by requiring that 100 percent of Rhode Island’s electricity be offset by renewable production […]Read More

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Governor McKee Signs Legislation Granting Driving Privileges to Undocumented Residents

Legislation Expands Education, Employment and Health Care Access by Providing Pathway to Driving Privilege Regardless of Immigration Status PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee was joined by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, bill sponsors Representative Karen Alzate and Senator Frank A. Ciccone and Representative Anastasia Williams to sign legislation granting driving privilege cards and permits to undocumented Rhode […]Read More

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STATEMENT ON CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN

CRANSTON, RI- Retired Navy Chaplain and Republican Congressional Candidate, Robert “Bob” Lancia, comments on his Second Congressional Campaign: “The past three years running for the Rhode Island Congressional District 2 office has truly been an honor and such a pleasure meeting so many Rhode Islanders in my efforts to be an effective voice for the people. […]Read More

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Burrillville man charged with firearms, drugs, and domestic harassment charges

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Burrillville man has been charged with multiple felony counts in Providence County Superior Court stemming from a Federal and State investigation into possession of illegal firearms. Ronald Andruchuk (age 38, P2-2022-2244AG) was charged by criminal information with two counts of possession of a ghost […]Read More

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Governor McKee Announces Re-Opening of Wavemaker Fellow Program

Wavemaker Program Helps Rhode Island Continue Economic Momentum by Keeping Skilled Talent in State PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Commerce today announced the re-opening of applications for the Wavemaker Fellowship program, a competitive student loan reimbursement program for recent graduates working in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and certain design fields. The […]Read More

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What People Are Saying About the Signing of the Historic

On June 27, Governor Dan McKee signed the FY 2023 State budget, making crucial investments to maintain Rhode Island’s economic momentum. The budget makes historic investments to address the housing crisis and strengthen Rhode Island’s economy while providing targeted tax relief to families, veterans and local businesses. Here’s a sampling of what people are saying: “The […]Read More

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Three sentenced to state prison for May 2021 gang shootout

Three defendants sentenced to serve at least 10 years at the ACI; cases against the other three defendants remain pending PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that three Providence men were sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI), after pleading to multiple felony charges stemming from their indictment […]Read More