PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced the appointment of Elizabeth M. Tanner, Esq. as Rhode Island’s next Secretary of Commerce. “Liz knows the ins-and-outs of small business and she has proven she will do what it takes to make Rhode Island a better place to live and work,” said Governor McKee. “When faced with challenges, Liz […]Read More
Governor’s FY23 Budget Directs $23M to Expand RI’s Network of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today kicked off his #RIMomentum Tour by launching DRIVEEV , the Administration’s new electric vehicle rebate program which will open to the public on July 7, 2022. DRIVEEV supports the adoption of electric vehicles by Rhode Island residents, small-businesses, […]Read More
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Governor McKee, RIHousing Announce Award of Funds to Support Creation
$4.7 million in State Fiscal Recovery Funds will support the acquisition of properties for redevelopment as affordable and supportive housing PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, Governor Dan McKee and RIHousing announced the award of $4.7 million in new funding to support the creation of affordable housing in six communities across the state. Funded via the state’s allocation […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today joined the Biden-Harris Administration and a coalition of East Coast Governors to launch a federal-state Offshore Wind Implementation Partnership, which will assist in accelerating Rhode Island’s thriving offshore wind industry – providing clean, affordable energy and creating good-paying jobs. “As home to the nation’s first offshore wind farm, Rhode Island […]Read More
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Governor McKee Signs Crucial Legislative Package to Strengthen Gun Safety
Legislation bans large-capacity magazines, raises the age to purchase firearms or ammunition to 21, prohibits open carry of loaded rifles or shotguns in public PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today signed into law a crucial legislative package to strengthen gun safety laws. Rhode Island is one of just a few states to quickly take action […]Read More
Pair charged with multiple felony counts; Pawtucket man sentenced to state prison in separate straw purchasing cases PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, Central Falls Police Chief Anthony Roberson, and Pawtucket Acting Public Safety Director, Chief Tina Goncalves announced that two individuals have been charged with multiple felony counts and a Pawtucket man […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket man was found guilty in Providence County Superior Court of committing multiple counts of second-degree child molestation in 2019 against a female victim under the age of 14. On June 13, 2022, following the conclusion of a four-day trial before Superior Court Justice […]Read More
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising pet owners that Freshpet is recalling one lot of Freshpet Select Fresh From the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken Recipe (4.5 lb. bag), with the sell by date of 10/29/22, due to potential contamination with Salmonella. This product was sold in several states, including Rhode Island, Connecticut, […]Read More
Administration to start in Rhode Island early next week PROVIDENCE, RI – With COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months through 5 years of age now authorized and recommended by national health officials, vaccine for this population is en route to Rhode Island and will be available early next week. “It’s great news that some of our youngest […]Read More