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
Rhode Island Folk Festival Returning to Rose Larisa Park in
The Rhode Island Folk Festival is returning to Rose Larisa Park in East Providence, RI on Sunday August 28, 2022. The free music festival includes some of the finest folk, rock, acoustic and Americana acts in Rhode Island and beyond. The 2022 festival features critically acclaimed artists like Jake Blount, Robin Lane, and The Fools. […]Read More
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
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
Detour will be in effect from 5pm The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour Route 3 (Warwick Ave.) on Sunday, July 3, 2022, to accommodate the fireworks at Oakland Beach. The detour will be in effect from 5pm on. Route 3 (Warwick Ave.) will detour as follows: Inbound trips will leave Suburban Parkway via […]Read More
Politician, businesswoman and mom accepting nomination WARWICK, RI – Ashley Kalus, foreign politician, businesswoman and mother, accepted the nomination to run for Republican gubernatorial candidate today.. “Our only goal should be to make Rhode Island the most affordable state to live, work, and raise a family.” They are killing us at the bomb, food prices […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced the appointment of Elizabeth M. Tanner, Esq. as Rhode Island’s next Secretary of Commerce. “Liz knows the ins-and-outs of small business and she has proven she will do what it takes to make Rhode Island a better place to live and work,” said Governor McKee. “When faced with challenges, Liz […]Read More
Governor’s FY23 Budget Directs $23M to Expand RI’s Network of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today kicked off his #RIMomentum Tour by launching DRIVEEV , the Administration’s new electric vehicle rebate program which will open to the public on July 7, 2022. DRIVEEV supports the adoption of electric vehicles by Rhode Island residents, small-businesses, […]Read More