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May, 2009 Press Releases

Governor Carcieri Nominates Supreme Court Justice Paul A. Suttell to be Chief Justice

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced that he has nominated Supreme Court Justice Paul A. Suttell to be the next Chief Justice of the Rhode...

05-28-2009

Governor and First Lady Will Join Commissioner McWalters in Honoring Recipients of Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

When: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Recognition Ceremony scheduled to begin at 4:45 p.m. Where: URI’s Center for...

05-26-2009

Governor Carcieri signs onto Governors’ Energy and Climate Coalition

Advocates for Active State-Federal Partnership Governor Donald L. Carcieri today reaffirmed Rhode Island’s role as a leading voice on...

05-21-2009

Governor Carcieri Urges President to Reconsider Chrysler Reorganization Plan

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today sent a letter to President Obama respectfully urging the Administration to reconsider the Chrysler reorganization...

05-21-2009

Governor Carcieri Posts Web Message to Rhode Islanders on Tax Reform

As Governor Carcieri testified before the House Committee on Finance on his tax reform proposals, a new web video by the Governor was posted...

05-21-2009

Governor Carcieri Voices Opposition to the Proposal by Providence Mayor Cicilline to Assess $300 Fee on College Students

Governor Carcieri today voiced his opposition to the proposal by Providence Mayor David Cicilline to assess a $300 fee on college students. “The...

05-20-2009

Carcieri Administration Announces Implementation of a One-Day Pay Reduction for State Employees

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced implementation of a one-day pay reduction (equivalent to ten percent of the bi-weekly total salary rate,...

05-18-2009

Governor Carcieri Joins New England Governors to Seek Support for Family Farms

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today joined the other New England Governor’s in a letter to the New England Congressional delegation seeking economic...

05-14-2009

Governor Carcieri Orders Flags to Half Staff in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day

Governor Donald L. Carcieri has ordered the US and the Rhode Island State flags lowered to half staff on Friday, May 15, 2009 in honor of Peace...

05-14-2009

State’s Official Web Site Re-launched

www.ri.gov offers new design, expanded features The Office of the Governor, in conjunction with the Department of Administration and RI.gov,

05-13-2009

Governor Carcieri Announces State Extended Unemployment Insurance Benefits for 2,600 Rhode Islanders as Part of Recovery Act

The Governor’s Office of Economic Recovery and Reinvestment and the RI Department of Labor and Training announced today that up to 2,600 unemployed...

05-12-2009

Governor's Office of Economic Recovery & Reinvestment Post Financial Reports on www.recovery.ri.gov

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced that the Governor's Office of Economic Recovery & Reinvestment will post financial reports on the state's

05-08-2009

Governor Carcieri Appoints Paul J. Roberti to the Public Utilities Commission

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today appointed Paul J. Roberti, of North Kingstown, to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for a term to expire on...

05-07-2009

Governor Carcieri Encourages Rhode Islanders to GET FRESH. BUY LOCAL

Rhode Island Kicks Off Campaign to Boost Support for RI Grown Crops Governor Donald L. Carcieri and the Rhode Island Department of...

05-05-2009

Governor Carcieri Joins Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Governors to Voice Opposition of Plan to Build Transmission Lines from Mid-West

Governor Donald L. Carcieri joined Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Governors in a letter to the leadership of the United States and House of...

05-05-2009

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