I heartily support today’s vote by the RIPTA Board of Directors to begin design and engineering work on a relocated bus hub that will maximize access to multimodal transportation. My administration partnered with RIPTA to relocate the transit hub out of Kennedy Plaza and build a modern, safe, state-of-the-art facility next to the Providence train […]Read More
EAST GREENWICH, RI – What has been under discussion for decades picked up steam in 2020 when U.S. Senator Jack Reed led the successful effort to deliver a $4 million federal “planning grant” to address the I-95 ‘Missing Move,’ which has developed into a $144 million project that includes construction of two critical ramps that were never built […]Read More
Bristol Democratic Town Committee Endorses Foulkes for Governor
Bristol, RI — The Bristol Democratic Town Committee announced that they are endorsing Helena Buonanno Foulkes in her campaign for governor. “I’m grateful to the members of the Bristol Democratic Town Committee for their endorsement, and look forward to working together to share my vision of a state where we create good-paying jobs, where every […]Read More
Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Commend Rhode Island High Schools as
National recognition reflects continued progress across Rhode Island’s education system PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green today commended Rhode Island’s students, educators, school leaders, and families following the release of the 2026-2027 U.S. News Best High Schools rankings, which ranked Rhode Island 8th in the nation. The rankings are based on the […]Read More
PVDFest will feature later hours, a skating party, industry panel and illuminated night market PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism, in collaboration with founding producing partner FirstWorks, today announced extended hours and new programming for PVDFest 2026, the City’s signature celebration of art, culture and community. This year, PVDFest will take place from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm […]Read More
New State Dashboard Shows McKee Administration Investments in Housing
New dashboard highlights 155 housing developments and more than 8,300 homes since 2021, including more than 7,000 affordable units PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Executive Office of Housing (EOH) today launched a new dashboard at Housing.ri.gov/housing-dashboard giving Rhode Islanders a clearer look at where state housing investments are supporting development and preservation projects across […]Read More
Attorney General Neronha charges three business owners for alleged labor-related
An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced that his Office has charged three business owners with alleged labor-related crimes, including wage theft, following complaints referred to the Office of the Attorney General by […]Read More