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Governor McKee Highlights 2023 Rhode Island Department of Health Accomplishments

Promoting Healthy Lifestyle, Ensuring Safe Food and Drinking Water, Preventing Chronic Disease PROVIDENCE, RI – In a year full of public health successes, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) put interventions in place throughout the State in 2023 to promote healthy lifestyle changes, ensure the safety of food and drinking water, promote emergency preparedness, perform […]Read More

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McKee Highlights 2023 RI Commerce Accomplishments

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Commerce are highlighting the achievements over the past year that have supported businesses and the state’s overall economy. This includes an investment of nearly $50 million in key areas such as research and development, comprehensive support initiatives for small businesses, as well as job creation and talent retention […]Read More

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Governor McKee Highlights 2023 Department of Labor and Training Accomplishments

PROVIDENCE, RI – Throughout 2023, the Department of Labor and Training (DLT) continued to prioritize serving the community and businesses with fidelity and the highest level of customer service. The language access project ensures all Income Support documents are being sent out in both English and Spanish to claimants. There are ongoing efforts that are currently […]Read More

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Governor McKee Highlights 2023 Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Today, Governor McKee and the Rhode Island of Veterans Services (RIVETS) released the 2023 Year-in-Review highlighting the extensive work of RIVETS and its partners to serve and honor Rhode Island’s Veterans and military families. “Supporting the men and women who served our nation will always be a top priority in Rhode Island,” said Governor […]Read More

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Pawtucket’s Senior Center Receives Grant to Create Vibrant Outdoor Public

PAWTUCKET – The Pawtucket Division of Senior Services/ Leon Mathieu Senior Center is pleased to receive a grant award from the Harriet Ballou Foundation that will support the Leon Mathieu Senior Center’s (LMSC) Mural and Socialization project to create a vibrant public event space including a mural, for socializing in an underutilized parcel of land adjacent […]Read More

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McKee Highlights 2023 Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH)

PROVIDENCE, RI — With the year drawing to a close, Governor Dan McKee today highlighted the 2023 work of the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) to care for Rhode Islanders with mental health or substance use conditions, developmental disabilities, and long-term care needs. The Department’s accomplishments during 2023 include the start […]Read More

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Governor McKee Highlights 2023 I-195 Redevelopment District Commission Accomplishments: Construction

PROVIDENCE, RI – The I-195 Redevelopment District Commission has made significant progress in 2023. Key highlights include the start of construction on the 200,000 square foot life science complex which will include the new state health lab, the Bally’s event lawn was officially opened, and the final section of the Providence Riverwalk, from Point Street Bridge […]Read More

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PAWTUCKET CITY HALL TO CLOSE EARLY MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2023

PAWTUCKET –  Pawtucket City Hall will be closing at 11:15 AM, today, Monday, December 18th, 2023, due to various leaks, and water damage from the tower. Additionally, any public meetings scheduled, including City Council and Municipal Court,  will be postponed. If you need immediate, emergency assistance, please contact the Pawtucket Police and Fire Departments.Read More

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Mayor Smiley Designates Additional $5.4M to Affordable Housing Developments

Funded projects will create and preserve hundreds of residential units across Providence  PROVIDENCE, RI— Mayor Brett P. Smiley today proposed, and the Providence Redevelopment Agency (PRA) approved, an additional $5.4 million in funding to the Providence Housing Trust to support six new residential projects that will create 152 units of long-term affordable housing and preserve […]Read More