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Governor McKee Nominates Lauren A. Burgess to the Quonset Development

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Update on Washington Bridge, East Providence/Providence

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

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Application period now open for Blue Cross & Blue Shield

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