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March, 2005 Press Releases

CARCIERI BILLS WILL PROTECT DRINKING WATER, WATERSHEDS & NARRAGANSETT BAY

Legislation Would Ban MTBE from Gasoline & Phase Out Cesspools The House Environment and Natural Resources Committee is slated to hear...

03-31-2005

CARCIERI’S REFERENDUM ADDS CONTROLS ON STATE SPENDING

Governor Donald L. Carcieri’s proposal to provide the governor with a line-item veto and require a two-thirds majority in the General Assembly to...

03-30-2005

CARCIERI LEGISLATION WILL RESTORE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AMONG MUNICIPALITIES

Governor’s Bill Supports Education Partnership Recommendations All collective bargaining agreements between a municipality and any labor...

03-30-2005

CARCIERI “SAFE DRIVING” LEGISLATION TO GO BEFORE COMMITTEES

A comprehensive package of legislation submitted by Governor Donald L. Carcieri to make Rhode Island’s roadways safer was scheduled to be heard today

03-29-2005

CARCIERI NAMES TRACY EMERTON WILLIAMS AS STATE’S CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

Williams Will Lead Effort to Centralize State IT Functions Governor Donald L. Carcieri has named Tracy Emerton Williams as the state’s...

03-24-2005

CARCIERI: CHILD CARE PROVIDER BILL WOULD HURT RI CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND TAXPAYERS

Governor Promises to Veto Child Care Provider Unionization Bill Governor Donald L. Carcieri today promised to veto legislation that would...

03-23-2005

CARCIERI BILLS EXPAND BENEFITS FOR GUARD MEMBERS MOBILIZED FOR DUTY

Legislation submitted by Governor Donald L. Carcieri to ease the financial burdens of Rhode Island National Guard members mobilized for duty and...

03-22-2005

CARCIERI LEGISLATION INCREASES ACCOUNTABILITY OF NURSING FACILITIES Nursing Facility Safety Act Heard Today by House Committee

Increasing the state’s oversight and accountability of nursing facilities is the focus of Governor Donald L. Carcieri’s Nursing Facility Safety Act,...

03-16-2005

CARCIERI LEGISLATION INCREASES ACCOUNTABILITY OF NURSING FACILITIES

Nursing Facility Safety Act Heard Today by House Committee Increasing the state’s oversight and accountability of nursing facilities is the

03-16-2005

CARCIERI TO DISCUSS LNG, ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH CARE AND NUWC WITH FEDERAL OFFICIALS IN WASHINGTON, DC TOMORROW

Governor Donald L. Carcieri will travel to Washington, D.C. tomorrow to meet with federal officials regarding a number of issues important to Rhode...

03-16-2005

GOVERNOR CARCIERI ANNOUNCES RI TOURISM 2005 CAMPAIGN LAUNCH Official Tourism Website Undergoes Major Enhancement

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced the launch of the Rhode Island Tourism Division’s Spring/Summer advertising campaign for 2005. The...

03-15-2005

CARCIERI LEGISLATION STRENGTHENS SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL DRIVERS Commercial Driver Safety Act Is Key Piece of Governor’s Road Safety Package

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today encouraged lawmakers to pass legislation to strengthen the regulations for commercial drivers and require driver...

03-15-2005

SECRETARIAT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WILL TARGET COORDINATION AMONG AGENCIES Fiscal Fitness Initiative Will Improve Service Delivery While Saving Millions

The Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee is expected to hear testimony this afternoon on legislation submitted by Governor Donald L. Carcieri to...

03-15-2005

GOVERNOR CARCIERI ANNOUNCES RI TOURISM 2005 CAMPAIGN LAUNCH

Official Tourism Website Undergoes Major Enhancement Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced the launch of the Rhode Island Tourism...

03-15-2005

CARCIERI LEGISLATION STRENGTHENS SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL

DRIVERSCommercial Driver Safety Act Is Key Piece of Governor’s Road Safety Package Governor Donald L. Carcieri today encouraged lawmakers...

03-15-2005

SECRETARIAT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WILL TARGET COORDINATION AMONG AGENCIES

Fiscal Fitness Initiative Will Improve Service Delivery While Saving Millions The Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee is expected to hear

03-15-2005

CARCIERI NAMES HARDMAN TO WORKERS COMPENSATION COURT

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced the nomination of Robert E. Hardman to the Workers Compensation Court. Hardman’s appointment is subject...

03-14-2005

GOVERNOR CARCIERI TO UNVEIL RHODE ISLAND’S 2005 “ROAD TRIP” TOURISM CAMPAIGN Tuesday, March 15 - 2:00 p.m., State Room, State House

Governor Donald L. Carcieri Tuesday will announce the launch of the 2005 Rhode Island “Road Trip” tourism campaign featuring television, print and...

03-11-2005

GOVERNOR CARCIERI TO UNVEIL RHODE ISLAND’S 2005 “ROAD TRIP” TOURISM CAMPAIGN

Tuesday, March 15 - 2:00 p.m., State Room, State House Governor Donald L. Carcieri Tuesday will announce the launch of the 2005...

03-11-2005

CARCIERI BILL STRENGTHENS ELDERLY SAFETY Governor Calls Bill “Cornerstone” of Senior Citizen Agenda

A bill submitted by Governor Donald L. Carcieri to strengthen the public safety component of the Citizens’ Commission on the Care and Safety of the...

03-10-2005

CARCIERI BILL STRENGTHENS ELDERLY SAFETY

Governor Calls Bill “Cornerstone” of Senior Citizen Agenda A bill submitted by Governor Donald L. Carcieri to strengthen the public safety...

03-10-2005

CARCIERI NAMES BERETTA, PARADIS TO BOARD OF REGENTS

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced the nominations of Amy Beretta of East Greenwich and Maurice C. Paradis of North Smithfield to the Board...

03-10-2005

HOUSE COMMITTEE TO TAKE UP CARCIERI LEGISLATION TO RESTORE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AMONG MUNICIPALITIES

All collective bargaining agreements between a municipality and any labor organization would require the ratification of the city or town council...

03-10-2005

FISCAL FITNESS PROJECTS SAVING RI TAXPAYERS $128 MILLION

Governor’s Progress Report Demonstrates Big Audit Savings Over $50 Million Future Savings Depend on Legislative and Union Support A...

03-09-2005

TEACHER EVALUATION BILL GOES BEFORE HOUSE COMMITTEE

Legislation submitted by Governor Donald L. Carcieri to develop statewide standards for teacher evaluation was expected to be taken up today by the...

03-09-2005

HOUSE COMMITTEE TO HEAR CARCIERI LEGISLATION ALLOWING TDI RECIPIENTS TO WORK PART TIME

Legislation submitted by Governor Donald L. Carcieri to allow employees collecting temporary disability insurance (TDI) to do some work and receive a

03-09-2005

CONVICTED SEX OFFENDERS TO BE SCREENED UNDER “SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT ACT”

Legislation submitted by Governor Donald L. Carcieri to require mandatory screening for sex offenders on probation is expected to be taken up today...

03-08-2005

HOUSE COMMITTEE HEARS CARCIERI LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS

Legislation submitted by Governor Donald L. Carcieri to establish a statewide busing system for special needs students is expected to be heard today...

03-02-2005

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