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May, 2006 Press Releases

CARCIERI STATEMENT ON HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today expressed his disappointment with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s decision to dramatically reduce the...

05-31-2006

GENERAL ASSEMBLY APPROVES CARCIERI BILL TO ENSURE SAFETY OF RHODE ISLAND DAMS

Governor’s Bill Gives DEM Authority to Repair Dams & Assess Costs to Owners Legislation submitted by Governor Donald L. Carcieri that would

05-31-2006

GOVERNOR CARCIERI HAILS 8-MILLION DOLLARS IN GRANTS TO BUILD NEW PLAYING FIELDS, RUNNING TRACKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL SITES

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today joined with Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Director W. Michael Sullivan to announce $8-...

05-31-2006

CARCIERI VETOES BILL DESIGNED TO ATTACK EXECUTIVE BRANCH AUTHORITY AND SILENCE VOTERS

Legislation Would Remove Governor’s Authority to Place Nonbinding Questions on Election Ballot Governor Donald L. Carcieri today vetoed...

05-30-2006

GOVERNOR CARCIERI SAYS STATE IS PREPARED FOR HURRICANE SEASON

After reviewing the state’s new Hurricane Preparedness Plan, Governor Donald L. Carcieri said today that Rhode Island is more prepared than it has...

05-26-2006

CARCIERI OFFICE STATEMENT ON CASINO VOTE BY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Governor Donald L. Carcieri’s press secretary, Jeff Neal, today issued the following statement regarding the House of Representative's vote to...

05-25-2006

CARCIERI UNVEILS 2007 “SCENES OF RHODE ISLAND” CALENDAR

Calendar Proceeds to Benefit Healing Arts Program at Lifespan Hospitals Governor Donald L. Carcieri today joined doctors, nurses, and local

05-25-2006

U.S. APPEALS COURT AGAIN SIDES WITH STATE IN “SMOKE SHOP” CASE

Governor Carcieri Says Decision Buttresses the Rights of All Rhode Islanders In a decision issued this afternoon, the U.S. Court of Appeals

05-24-2006

CARCIERI NAMES NEW CHIEF OF STAFF

Jeffrey Grybowski Replaces Longtime Aid Kenneth K. McKay IV McKay to Manage Governor’s Re-election Campaign Governor Donald L. Carcieri...

05-24-2006

GOVERNOR CARCIERI HAILS GRAND OPENING OF “THE POINT”, RESOURCE CALL CENTER FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED RHODE ISLANDERS

“The Point” Is the State’s First One-Stop Assistance Call Center Governor Carcieri was joined by Rhode Island Secretary of the Executive...

05-23-2006

CARCIERI OFFICE STATEMENT ON CASINO VOTE

Governor Donald L. Carcieri’s press secretary, Jeff Neal, today issued the following statement regarding the House Finance Committee’s vote to...

05-22-2006

U.S. COAST GUARD AND RHODE ISLAND ENTER FORMAL PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT TO SAFEGUARD STATE WATERWAYS

Rear Adm. David Pekoske, Commander, First Coast Guard District, and Rhode Island Governor Donald L. Carcieri today formalized an important maritime...

05-19-2006

CARCIERI SPOKESMAN TO REP GALLISON: GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT

Governor Donald L. Carcieri’s press secretary, Jeff Neal, today issued the following statement regarding the “Memorandum of Agreement” with the U.S....

05-18-2006

REGIONAL COOPERATION HIGHLIGHTS SUCCESSFUL NEW ENGLAND GOVERNORS – EASTERN CANADIAN PREMIERS CONFERENCE

Carcieri Leads Conference to Adopt Regional Energy Approach Governor Donald L. Carcieri, the chair of the New England Governor’s Conference,

05-13-2006

STATEMENT ON STATION NIGHTCLUB FIRE SENTENCE

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today issued the following statement regarding the prison sentence that was handed down in the Station nightclub fire...

05-10-2006

CARCIERI APPLAUDS UNANIMOUS PASSAGE BY SENATE OF HIS STATEWIDE SCIENCE CURRICULUM

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today hailed the Senate’s unanimous passage of his legislation that will establish a statewide science curriculum for...

05-09-2006

CARCIERI NOMINATES PROVIDENCE FIRE MARSHAL GEORGE FARRELL AS NEW STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today nominated Providence City Fire Marshal George Farrell as the next State Fire Marshal. Farrell, who has over 25...

05-09-2006

CARCIERI APPOINTS PRESIDENT OF SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY TO BEACON BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Governor Says Sister Therese Antone Will Bring Experience & Ethics to Board Governor Donald L. Carcieri today named the President of Salve...

05-08-2006

CARCIERI STATEMENT ON BEACON DECISION

Governor Donald L. Carcieri this afternoon issued the following statement regarding Superior Court Judge Steven Fortunato’s decision to issue a...

05-04-2006

CARCIERI APPLAUDS DIVISION OF PUBLIC UTITILIES’ DECISION ON TIVERTON CLEANUP

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today applauded a decision by the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers (DPUC) to allow the Rhode Island Department...

05-04-2006

CARCIERI TO TOUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES AT EDGEWOOD HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 5, 2006 Edgewood Highland Elementary School 160 Pawtuxet Ave., Cranston Governor Donald L. Carcieri will...

05-04-2006

CARCIERI OFFICE STATEMENT ON NEE/BOENIGER LAWSUIT

Governor Donald L. Carcieri’s press secretary, Jeff Neal, today issued the following statement regarding a complaint filed this afternoon in Superior

05-03-2006

CARCIERI ASKS RHODE ISLANDERS TO SUPPORT TAX AND SPENDING LIMITATIONS & VOTER INITIATIVE

Governor Announces Plans to Place Two Questions on November Ballot Governor Donald L. Carcieri today unveiled plans to seek voter approval...

05-03-2006

CARCIERI ANNOUNCES HOLMES RESIGNATION FROM BEACON BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced that John Holmes has submitted his resignation as a member of the Board of Directors of Beacon Mutual...

05-03-2006

SENATE JUDICIARY TO HEAR CARCIERI’S HEALTH CARE TORT REFORM ACT OF 2006 TODAY

Legislation Would Streamline Medical Malpractice Cases The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to take up Governor Donald L. Carcieri’s

05-02-2006

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