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May, 2008 Press Releases

Carcieri Disputes Ch. 10 Ethics Violation Claim

Governor Notes that Ethics Bar against Hiring Niece-in-Law Not Enacted until 2007 Announces Plan to Ask Ethics Commission for Advisory Opinion </

05-23-2008

Carcieri Responds To Union Attack Ads

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today issued the following response to a television advertisement being run by state employee unions. The attack ad...

05-22-2008

Governor Carcieri Convenes First Rhode Island Mathematics Summit

Educators from across the state met today at Rhode Island College for the first Rhode Island Mathematics Summit, which was convened by Governor...

05-21-2008

Carcieri Announces Formation Of Tax Policy Strategy Workgroup

Panel Will Develop Long-Term Tax Policy Reform Recommendations Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced the establishment of a Tax...

05-21-2008

Carcieri Names Amy Kempe As Press Secretary

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced that he has appointed Newport resident Amy Kempe as his new press secretary and spokesperson. Kempe...

05-20-2008

Carcieri To Convene Economic Policy Council

Business & Community Leaders to Discuss Economic Development Priorities Governor Donald L. Carcieri will host a meeting of the Economic...

05-20-2008

Governor Carcieri Alerts Middle School Students To National Science Contest

Governor Donald L. Carcieri is encouraging Rhode Island middle school students enrolled in grades 5, 6, 7 and 8, to participate in the nationwide...

05-19-2008

Flags Ordered To Half Staff In Honor Of Peace Officers

Governor Donald L. Carcieri has ordered that the Rhode Island flag be flown at half staff in conjunction with President Bush’s proclamation of this...

05-15-2008

Governor Carcieri Statement On New State Revenue Projections

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today issued the following statement regarding the Revenue Estimating Conference’s revised projection of the state...

05-09-2008

Governor Launches 6-Month Physical Activity Challenge To Help Rhode Islanders Get Active And Healthy

Challenge is Part of Carcieri’s “Healthy Weight in 2008” Campaign As part of his continuing effort to improve the health and quality of...

05-09-2008

Carcieri Names Dr. Ellen Nelson Special Advisor On Hospital Mergers

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced that Dr. Ellen Nelson, Director of the Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals (MHRH), has

05-07-2008

Governor Vetoes 24-Hour Gambling Bill

Governor Carcieri has vetoed House bill No. 7040 Sub A as amended, which would permit the operation of video lottery games at the Twin River and...

05-05-2008

Carcieri Signs FY 2008 Supplemental Budget into Law

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today signed into law the FY 2008 supplemental budget plan that was approved by the General Assembly. "I'm pleased...

05-01-2008

Rhode Island Independence Day

Celebration of Military Heritage This Saturday, May 3, 2008 Governor Donald L. Carcieri invites all Rhode Islanders to a celebration...

05-01-2008

RIPTA Incident Unrelated To Governor's Executive Order On Illegal Immigration

Governor Donald L. Carcieri's office today issued the following statement regarding a March 10 incident in which Providence Police removed Carlos...

05-01-2008

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