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
Last week, the Democrats in the Senate used an unusual tactic to move legislation that failed in the senate judiciary committee, bypassing the committee’s authority, to move legislation straight to the Senate floor. Democrats in the Senate have no respect for voters across Rhode Island. After thoughtful consideration, Jeann Lugo will immediately suspend his campaign […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have announced $115,667 in grants to help farmers “green” their operations and save energy and money. The awards, funded through the Rhode Island Agricultural Energy Grant Program, will support solar projects at […]Read More
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Governor McKee Announces Appointments to Board of Education, Councils on
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced changes and additions to the Board of Education, the Council on Postsecondary Education, and the Council on Elementary and Secondary Education. David A Caprio, Esq. Governor McKee has appointed David Caprio to the Board of Education and to Chair the Council on Postsecondary Education. “David is a lifelong […]Read More
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Reed Salutes Army-Navy Game Coming to Gillette Stadium
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after officials announced that the Army-Navy football game is scheduled for Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Gillette Stadium, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and West Point class of ’71, issued the following statement: “This is great news for Providence, Boston, and New England. I salute the Kraft […]Read More