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March, 2009 Press Releases

Governor Carcieri Appoints John D. Lynch, Jr., Esquire and Mark Heffner, Esquire to RI Ethics Commission

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today appointed John D. Lynch, Jr., Esquire and Mark Heffner, Esquire to the Rhode Island Ethics Commission. The Speaker

03-31-2009

Governor Carcieri Announces $17.2 Million in Workforce Training Grants Funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Initial $4 million grant to support youth training and job support At a press conference today, Governor Donald L. Carcieri, joined by...

03-30-2009

Carcieri Orders the United States and Rhode Island Flags to Half Staff in Honor of Navy Lt. j. g. Francis L. Toner IV

To honor the passing of US Navy Lt. j.g. Francis L. Toner IV, Governor Donald L. Carcieri has ordered the United States and Rhode Island State flags...

03-30-2009

Department of Transportation and Office of the Governor Launch Transparency Portals

www.gov.ri.gov and www.dot.ri.gov allow taxpayers to track expenditures In a continuing effort to improve transparency and accountability...

03-30-2009

Acting Surgeon General Joins Governor and First Lady Carcieri, Department of Health and Community Leaders in Promoting Healthier Lifestyles for Children

Rear Admiral Steven K. Galson Presents “Champion Award” to Kids First at Curvin McCabe School; Holds Roundtable and Presents “Champion Award” to...

03-27-2009

Governor Carcieri Announces Increase in Food Stamp Benefits Starting on April 1

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced that Rhode Island residents receiving food stamp benefits, officially entitled the Supplemental Nutrition

03-27-2009

Governor Carcieri Blasts General Assembly FY 2009 Supplemental Budget Proposal

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today severely criticized the proposed supplemental budget passed out of the House Committee on Finance. The Governor...

03-26-2009

Acting Surgeon General Joins Governor and First Lady Carcieri, Public Officials, Law Enforcement, & Community Advocates to Promote “Call to Action” to Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking

Acting Surgeon General Steven K. Galson, M.D., MPH, joined Governor and Mrs. Carcieri, public officials, law enforcement, community advocates, and...

03-26-2009

Governor Carcieri & RIDOT Invest Additional $20 Million In Local Roads

Governor Donald L. Carcieri and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) are announcing the availability of $20.15 million for local...

03-25-2009

Acting Surgeon General to Visit Rhode Island to Promote Children's Health Priorities

Rear Admiral Steven K. Galson Will Join Dozens of State Leaders in Promoting the Call to Action to Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking at Press...

03-25-2009

Craig Stenning Confirmed as Director of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today congratulated Craig Stenning for his unanimous confirmation by the Rhode Island State Senate as Director of the...

03-11-2009

FY 2010 Budget to Include Major Tax Reforms Amendments to FY 2009 Budget Partially Restores Local Aid and Averts Reductions to Critical Social Programs

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today released his FY 2010 budget, as well as amendments to the Governor’s FY 2009 Supplemental. The Governor’s revised...

03-10-2009

Gary Sasse Confirmed as Director of the Department of Administration

Governor Donald L. Carcieri congratulated Gary Sasse on his unanimous confirmation as Director of the Department of Administration by the Rhode...

03-04-2009

Governor Carcieri Certifies DOT Stimulus Projects

www.recovery.ri.gov is official portal for all ARRA activities in Rhode Island Governor Donald L. Carcieri was joined by Speaker William Murphy,...

03-04-2009

GOVERNOR CARCIERI ANNOUNCES $7.55 MILLION IN WATER QUALITY AND OPEN SPACE PROTECTION GRANTS

Governor Donald L. Carcieri, Department of Environmental Management Director W. Michael Sullivan, PhD, and Acting Regional Administrator...

03-04-2009

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