In advance of the extreme cold expected tonight and this weekend, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding all Rhode Islanders about ways to stay healthy and safe. Extreme cold can cause hypothermia, frostbite, and can contribute to events like household fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. The best way to protect your health […]Read More
Ahead of Cold Snap, McKee Administration Shares Information on Warming
PROVIDENCE, RI – With extremely cold temperatures forecasted for later today through the weekend, Governor Dan McKee and his administration are reminding Rhode Islanders of available resources and safety tips. Bitter cold temperatures are expected with sub-zero wind chills Friday and Saturday night. Light snow is also expected Friday afternoon with the potential to impact the […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today submitted his FY 2025 “Team Rhode Island” budget to the General Assembly. The budget makes key investments in education, small businesses, and Rhode Island’s health care system without raising any broad-based taxes. The budget also maintains the fiscal discipline that Rhode Island has had over the past two years […]Read More
Governor McKee Announces Appointment of Tonya Glantz to the State’s
PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, Governor Dan McKee announced his appointment of Tonya Glantz, MSW, PhD, to serve as the newest member of the Rhode Island Parole Board. “Tonya has a vast background in social work across Rhode Island, and I’m confident her decades of experience will help further the mission of the Board by promoting the […]Read More
Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, members of the legislature, Congressman Seth Magaziner, General Officers, Chief Justice and members of the Judiciary, municipal leaders, members of my cabinet, and my fellow Rhode Islanders who are watching at home (like my mom Willa) – good evening. When I started thinking about this year’s State of the State Address, […]Read More
Governor McKee, EOHHS Announce State-Directed Payments to Local Hospitals
The payments, recently approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), will provide better parity between commercial health insurance and Medicaid rates. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health & Human Services (EOHHS) today announced that the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – The following individuals will be special guests of Governor Dan McKee for tonight’s State of the State Address: Nicole Kent: Nicole moved to Rhode Island in 2010 and joined the apprenticeship program with IBEW Local 99 in 2016. Now a licensed journey worker electrician, she is currently an area foreman working on offshore wind […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Ahead of his 2024 State of the State Address, Governor Dan McKee released the following video highlighting some of the themes he will discuss this evening. “As a former basketball coach – I’ve always believed we can succeed if we work as one team,” said Governor Dan McKee. “Every single day, I’m proud to be […]Read More
This change expands Rhode Island workforce for eligible RNs and LPNs PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing today that Rhode Island has joined the national Nurse Licensure Compact, allowing nurses in 41 states who hold a Multi-State License to come to Rhode Island and work. Rhode Island nurses with […]Read More
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 announced that a North Smithfield woman has been charged in Providence County Superior Court with driving under the influence with two child passengers stemming from a traffic stop […]Read More