Category : Politics

Providence, RI – After more than six months of weekly meetings with city department heads and public input, the Charter Review Commission, chaired by City Council President John Igliozzi, made recommendations to the City Council on charter changes, including a hybrid elected and appointed school board. The city’s charter review process occurs every 10 years, per […]Read More

Expansion, new third berth and dredging will bring more shipping, jobs to Rhode Island; helping continue Rhode Island’s economic momentum NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI – Governor Dan McKee joined the Quonset Development Corporation and state and local officials on Tuesday morning to cut the ribbon on the modernized Pier 2 at Quonset’s Port of Davisville. The $83.1 million […]Read More

WARREN, RI — In an effort to boost economic recovery, address inflation, and support local small businesses, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, is bringing the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to Rhode Island tomorrow to meet with local small business owners. SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman is […]Read More

Rhode Island will be the first state in the country to commit to 100 percent renewable energy by 2033 PROVIDENCE, RI – Continuing his #RIMomentum Tour, Governor Dan McKee today signed into law historic legislation to substantially increase renewable energy production and supply by requiring that 100 percent of Rhode Island’s electricity be offset by renewable production […]Read More

Legislation Expands Education, Employment and Health Care Access by Providing Pathway to Driving Privilege Regardless of Immigration Status PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee was joined by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, bill sponsors Representative Karen Alzate and Senator Frank A. Ciccone and Representative Anastasia Williams to sign legislation granting driving privilege cards and permits to undocumented Rhode […]Read More