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Governor McKee, First Lady Kick Off Holiday Season with Local

Governor Invites Rhode Islanders to Experience the Holidays at the State House All Season Long  PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and First Lady Susan McKee were joined by Department of Children, Youth & Families Director Ashley Deckert to celebrate the holiday season at the State House with foster children from across Rhode Island. “Susan and I […]Read More

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Governor McKee and RIDOT Highlight Rhode Island’s Readiness for Winter

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti, Jr. today discussed the state’s readiness for the 2023/2024 winter driving season, including an expansion and modernization of the state’s plow fleet with the addition of 26 new plow trucks this year. The new trucks will help expand RIDOT’s […]Read More

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Secure an Early Contract! Providence Public Schools to Host Early

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Providence Public School District (PPSD) has announced its upcoming Early Contract Hiring Fair, providing a unique opportunity for prospective employees to connect with the District and potentially secure an early contract for the 2024-2025 school year. This appointment-only event, on Tuesday, December 5, from 5:00-8:30 PM, showcases PPSD’s commitment to ensuring […]Read More

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Governor McKee, Housing Announce Over $90 Million in Funding Available

The competitive funding round is for multiple sources of affordable housing financing, including over $65 million in State Fiscal Recovery Funds PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, the Department of Housing, and RIHousing today announced the availability of over $90 million in funding for programs that support the development, preservation and operation of affordable housing in […]Read More

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AttendanceMattersRI: Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Recognize Weekly Attendance Leaders and

Week of November 13, 2023 PROVIDENCE, RI- Acknowledging the importance of consistent attendance in education and in alignment with the #AttendanceMattersRI campaign, Governor Dan McKee and 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 […]Read More

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Mayor Smiley Announces Free Holiday Parking, Encourages Residents to Shop

PROVIDENCE, RI– Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced the upcoming return of complimentary two-hour shopping in Providence business corridors during the holiday season.  The program runs from Friday, November 24, 2023 through Monday, January 1, 2024.   “This holiday season and throughout the year, we can make a tremendous impact on the livelihood of the […]Read More

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As Thanksgiving approaches, Rhode Island Energy prepares for pre-holiday storm

Company secures additional line and forestry workers to assist with restoration efforts; Company encourages customers to stay connected and be prepared for potential outages. PROVIDENCE, RI (November 21, 2023) – As Thanksgiving approaches and Rhode Islanders are preparing to travel or spend time with family and friends, Rhode Island Energy (RIE) has been closely monitoring the path […]Read More