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August, 2006 Press Releases

CARCIERI TOUTS MATH & SCIENCE REFORM ACHIEVEMENTS WITH U.S. EDUCATION SECRETARY SPELLINGS & SEN. CHAFEE

Governor Highlights RI Initiatives to Improve Math & Science Ed Quality At a roundtable discussion today with U.S. Secretary of Education...

08-31-2006

CARCIERI TO CRMC MEMBERS: DO YOUR JOBS

Governor Asks Coastal Resource Officials to Participate in CRMC Meetings Notes Vital Importance of CRMC Work to Rhode Island Public ...

08-31-2006

NATIONAL GRID AGREES TO GUARANTEE $13 MILLION FOR TIVERTON CLEAN UP

Funds Available If Southern Union Found Responsible for Contamination; Company Also Agrees to Conduct Interim Remediation of Worst Areas;...

08-24-2006

CARCIERI PRAISES USDA DISASTER DECLARATION DECISION

Governor Had Requested Agricultural Disaster Declaration on July 20, 2006 Governor Donald L. Carcieri today praised the United States...

08-22-2006

CARCIERI ORDERS RI DEM TO TAKE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION AGAINST SOUTHERN UNION COMPANY

Governor Wants Company to Clean Up Contaminated Soil in Tiverton Carcieri & AG Ask to Meet with Southern Union Officials to Push Clean up

08-16-2006

CARCIERI STATEMENT ON PASSING OF DOUG WHITE

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today issued the following statement regarding the passing of NBC 10 News anchor Doug White. “For over twenty years,...

08-15-2006

CARCIERI HOSTS LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL OFFICIALS & CLEAN THE BAY TO LAUNCH MAJOR NEW BAY INITIATIVE

“Project Clean Sweep” Will Target Over 500 Tons of Debris From More Than 100 Miles of Shoreline Governor Donald Carcieri,...

08-15-2006

CARCIERI PRAISES BEACON MUTUAL RATE REDUCTION

Governor Has Pushed for Rate Reduction for Nearly Two Years Governor Donald L. Carcieri today praised the Rhode Island Department of...

08-11-2006

CARCIERI CALLS ON PRESIDENT & CONGRESS TO ENACT OIL WINDFALL PROFITS TAX, REPEAL OIL TAX BREAKS & SUBSIDIES & INVESTIGATE OIL COMPANIES

Governor Outlines New Steps RI Is Taking to Conserve & Promote Renewable Energy In the wake of the recent dramatic increases in energy...

08-11-2006

CARCIERI STATEMENT ON CASINO DECISION

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today issued the following statement regarding the decision by the U.S. District Court to allow the Harrah’s casino...

08-08-2006

CARCIERI STATEMENT ON BALLOT QUESTION DECISION

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today issued the following statement regarding the Rhode Island Supreme Court’s decision to prevent the Secretary of...

08-08-2006

CARCIERI REITERATES SUPPORT FOR STUDYING AIRPORT RUNWAY EXTENSION LENGTHS SHORTER THAN 9,350 FEET

Governor Says that Different Options Will Be Studied Before Decision Made; RIAC Will Make Decision from Range of Runway Extension Options

08-03-2006

CARCIERI ORDERS STATE BEACHES OPEN FREE ON THURSDAY TO HELP RI’ERS BEAT THE HEAT

At Governor’s Instructions, Beaches Have Been Free Since Tuesday State Also Urges Power Conservation & Opens Emergency Op Center ...

08-02-2006

CARCIERI URGES RHODE ISLANDERS TO TAKE MEASURES TO STAY COOL, CUT DOWN ON ELECTRICITY USE

Governor Confirms Cooling Centers in 310 Rhode Island Cities and Towns; State Urges Households and Businesses to Conserve Energy With...

08-01-2006

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