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
Governor McKee, RIHousing Announce Award of Funds to Support Creation
$4.7 million in State Fiscal Recovery Funds will support the acquisition of properties for redevelopment as affordable and supportive housing PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, Governor Dan McKee and RIHousing announced the award of $4.7 million in new funding to support the creation of affordable housing in six communities across the state. Funded via the state’s allocation […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today joined the Biden-Harris Administration and a coalition of East Coast Governors to launch a federal-state Offshore Wind Implementation Partnership, which will assist in accelerating Rhode Island’s thriving offshore wind industry – providing clean, affordable energy and creating good-paying jobs. “As home to the nation’s first offshore wind farm, Rhode Island […]Read More