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Governor McKee Provides Update on Emergency Medical Personnel: Teams Beginning

PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, Governor Dan McKee provided an update on the emergency medical personnel secured by his Administration through FEMA to support hospital staffing needs in Rhode Island. The Health and Medical Task Force (HMTF) arrived at Kent Hospital in Warwick yesterday, January 18, 2022 and began work this morning. The Medium Medical Team (MMT) […]Read More

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Governor McKee Announces Community Based COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Scheduled for

PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration today announced the community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, January 21. Community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held Friday, January 21 in Providence, Portsmouth, Middletown, Exeter, and Jamestown. Registration is recommended for these clinics. To register, visit C19VaccineRI.org and click “Upcoming Community Vaccination Clinics.” In addition, the COVID-19 vaccine is […]Read More

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Governor Dan McKee Statement on Today’s Jobs Report

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee released the following statement in response to today’s jobs report which showed a drop in the State’s unemployment rate and an increase in the total number of jobs: “We’ve been focused on rolling out smart, effective initiatives that help Rhode Island workers and businesses that have faced numerous challenges due […]Read More

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Americans Begin Ordering Free At-Home COVID Tests

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government quietly conducted a soft launch Tuesday of its website where Americans can request free rapid coronavirus tests — a day ahead of the scheduled rollout. Covidtests.gov quickly became the most accessed federal government website as millions of households began placing orders for test kits. “COVIDtests.gov is up and running to help prepare for […]Read More

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Governor McKee Rolls Out Historic Housing Investment Proposal in State

Governor recommends plan for a $250 million investment in housing, including $50 million down payment assistance program PROVIDENCE, RI – In his State of the State Address tonight, Governor Dan McKee rolled out a historic housing proposal, including calling for the largest share of American Rescue Plan Act’s State Fiscal Recovery Funds, a quarter of a […]Read More