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March, 2006 Press Releases

CARCIERI SALES TAX HOLIDAY PLAN TO BE HEARD BY HOUSE COMMITTEE TODAY

Governor’s Proposal Would Grant Two-Day Sales Tax Holiday in August Sales Tax Holiday Would Save RI Taxpayers Over $5 Million Governor Donald L.

03-29-2006

CARCIERI REITERATES SUPPORT FOR VOTER INITIATIVE

Governor Says Direct Vote Makes Government More Responsive to Public Senate Judiciary Committee to Hear Voter Initiative Bills Today The Senate

03-28-2006

CARCIERI WELFARE REFORM PLAN TO BE HEARD BY HOUSE & SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEES

Governor’s Plan Designed to Improve Effectiveness & Reduce Costs Governor Donald L. Carcieri’s proposals to reform the state welfare program by...

03-28-2006

CARCIERI STATEMENT ON JUDGE YASHAR PENSION

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today issued the following statement in response to recent reports that Traffic Tribunal Judge Marjorie R. Yashar will...

03-27-2006

CARCIERI ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL FEDERAL HEATING ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR RI

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced that Rhode Island has been awarded an additional $7.3 million in Low Income Heating and Energy Assistance

03-24-2006

CARCIERI CALLS ON NATIONAL GRID TO REDUCE ELECTRIC RATES IN RHODE ISLAND

Company Has Already Announced Rate Reductions in Mass. & New Hampshire Governor Donald L. Carcieri today called on National Grid to reduce...

03-23-2006

CARCIERI BILLS TO IMPROVE EDUCATION, CHILD CARE & HEALTH CARE DELIVERY TO BE HEARD BY HOUSE COMMITTEE

Legislation submitted by Governor Donald L. Carcieri to improve the quality of education in Rhode Island, to protect children in child care, and to...

03-22-2006

CARCIERI SEEKS “EQUAL PAY” FOR STATE EMPLOYEES MOBILIZED FOR GUARD DUTY

House Finance Committee To Hear Governor’s Budget Proposal Today Governor Donald L. Carcieri’s budget proposal to establish equal pay for state...

03-21-2006

PROPONENTS LINE UP TO SUPPORT CARCIERI’S TAX LIEN BILL

“Madeline Walker Act” to Be Heard Today by Senate Judiciary Committee Governor Carcieri’s bill to help prevent homeowners from losing their homes...

03-21-2006

CARCIERI ANNOUNCES NEW DMV REFORM PLAN

Governor’s Plan Maintains Satellite Offices & Begins Evening Hours Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced a comprehensive plan to improve...

03-21-2006

CARCIERI STATE PERSONNEL REFORM INIATIVE TO BE DISCUSSED BY HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE TODAY

Governor’s State Employee Reform Plan Will Save $38 Million in FY 2007 Plan Would Replace Longevity Pay with Merit Pay System At 2:00 p.m....

03-21-2006

CARCIERI ISSUES UPDATED FIRE CODE COMPLIANCE LIST FOR NIGHTCLUBS

While Report Shows Most Nightclubs in Compliance, Some Lag Behind Governor Donald L. Carcieri today publicly released an updated report on the...

03-20-2006

CARCIERI REITERATES SUPPORT FOR MURPHY TAX CUT PLANS

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today reiterated his support for House Speaker Bill Murphy’s proposal to reduce Rhode Island’s income and sales taxes....

03-15-2006

CARCIERI PUSHES EDUCATION REFORM PROPOSALS

House & Senate Hear Five Carcieri Education Reform Bills Today Governor Donald L. Carcieri’s education reform agenda will be a primary topic of...

03-15-2006

GOVERNOR CARCIERI ENCOURAGES RHODE ISLANDERS TO “OWN YOUR FUTURE”

PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN ADDRESSES ISSUES RELATED TO LONG-TERM CARE PLANNING Governor Donald L. Carcieri today encouraged Rhode Islanders between

03-15-2006

CARCIERI OUTLINES EDUCATION REFORM PRIORITIES TO BOARD OF REGENTS

Governor Calls on Regents to Address Several of His Education Initiatives, Including Math and Science Proposals Governor Donald L. Carcieri...

03-14-2006

CARCIERI BILL WILL INCREASE BENEFITS FOR MOBILIZED NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS

Bill Increases Premium Reimbursements for Guard Life Insurance Policies Legislation submitted by Governor Donald L. Carcieri to ease the burdens

03-09-2006

HOUSE HEARS CARCIERI PROPOSAL TO INCREASE LOCAL SCHOOL AID BY $41 MILLION

Highest Increase in Six Years Will Improve Education & Provide Tax Relief Governor Donald L. Carcieri’s proposal to increase state aid to local...

03-09-2006

CARCIERI TRUMPETS PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE CAR TAX

House Finance Committee Discusses Governor’s Car Tax Phase-Out Plan Governor Donald L. Carcieri’s proposal to continue the elimination of the...

03-08-2006

CARCIERI WILL NOT PURSUE PROPOSED $5.8 MILLION REDUCTION IN MHRH ADULT DAY SERVICES BUDGET

Saying Budget Must Still Be Balanced, Governor Calls on Community Groups to Work with Administration to Identify Similar Savings in MHRH Budget...

03-08-2006

GOVERNOR CARCIERI’S PLAN FOR AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE HEALTH CARE TO BE HEARD BY HOUSE CORPORATIONS COMMITTEE

Carcieri Plan Could Reduce Small Business Health Premiums by Over 20% Governor Donald L. Carcieri’s legislation to create affordable and...

03-07-2006

GOVERNOR CARCIERI NOMINATES DR. ELLEN R. NELSON AS MHRH DIRECTOR

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today nominated Dr. Ellen R. Nelson, the Associate Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, as the...

03-07-2006

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