PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, Governor Dan McKee announced the nomination of Lauren Burgess to serve on the Quonset Development Corporation’s board of directors. “With over 14,000 jobs at more than 239 companies, Quonset is the leading engine of job creation and economic development in Rhode Island,” said Governor Dan McKee. “Lauren’s extensive backgrounds in government relations, and […]Read More
Governor McKee, Infrastructure Bank Announce $12 Million In Action Grants
Funding from the 2022 voter-approved Green Bond will allow cities and towns to implement resilience projects to address the impacts of climate change PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank announced $12 million in Action Grants for participants of the Municipal Resilience Program (MRP). Communities prioritized local actions through […]Read More
Governor McKee, Office of Energy Resources, Commerce RI Announce the
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources, the Renewable Energy Fund (REF) at Commerce RI, and PosiGen have partnered to create the Affordable Solar Access Pathways program, known as ASAP. The ASAP program will provide solar leases and power purchase agreements to single family, low-to-moderate income (LMI) homeowners, specifically households […]Read More
Governor McKee, Commerce Secretary Tanner Highlight Proposed Team Rhode Island
CRANSTON, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner today announced that applications for a new round of funding for the state’s Main Street Improvement and Site Readiness programs are now open. “Main Streets are at the heart of our communities and are critical to the economic success of our cities and towns,” said Governor […]Read More
AttendanceMattersRI: Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Recognize Weekly Attendance Leaders and
Week of January 16, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – Acknowledging the importance of consistent attendance in education and in alignment with the #AttendanceMatters campaign, Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green are pleased to highlight the top elementary, middle, and high schools with the greatest average weekly attendance, as well as elementary and secondary schools with the greatest improvement in weekly attendance. The following schools are Rhode Island’s attendance leaders for the week of January 16, 2024: Elementary: Myron […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced the appointments of Brian Britson, Dr. Kerry E. Evers, Ph.D., and Dr. Patrice M. Milos, Ph.D., to serve on the board of the Rhode Island Life Science Hub. These appointments fulfill the statutory requirement that the Governor appoint a senior executive of a Rhode Island-based life science company […]Read More
Rhode Island Launches SNAP Eat Well, Be Well Pilot Rewards
CRANSTON, R.I. – The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) today launched the statewide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Eat Well, Be Well Pilot Rewards Program, in partnership with retailers Stop & Shop and Walmart. This is the first statewide program of its kind in the country, providing SNAP recipients with up to $25 […]Read More
RIDOT continues to expedite the inspections and analysis of the bridge. This analysis is complex and it takes time. The Department, working in conjunction with several engineering consultants, is working 24/7 to assess the condition of the full bridge and develop an analysis that is comprehensive and will result in a bridge that will be […]Read More
Safe Zone designation identifies sites providing safe and inclusive care to the LGBTQ community PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Jan. 16, 2024) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is now accepting applications for its newest cohort of LGBTQ Safe Zone facilities. Healthcare facilities designated as Safe Zones will join more than 100 sites statewide that have demonstrated […]Read More
TOMORROW: Red Cross Recovery Center Opening for Residents Impacted by
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (January 19, 2024) – The American Red Cross in Rhode Island will host a Recovery Center for residents impacted by recent flooding. Red Cross recovery caseworkers will be available to provide assistance to eligible residents, and they will be joined by partners from FEMA, St. Vincent de Paul and other agencies. WHEN: TOMORROW, […]Read More