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August, 2008 Press Releases

Governor Carcieri to be Guest on Neil Cavuto Show

Governor Donald L. Carcieri is scheduled to be an interview guest of Fox News host Neil Cavuto at the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis,...

08-29-2008

Governor Comments on Order by Chief Justice Williams

“Chief Justice Williams clearly recognizes the financial condition of the state and the urgent budget concerns with not having a signed agreement....

08-28-2008

Governor Outraged by Judge Hurst’s Decision

Governor to Seek Immediate Stay and Appeal from Rhode Island Supreme Court “On August 20th, Judge Hurst correctly decided that she did not...

08-26-2008

Carcieri Appoints Kenneth R. Walker, Ed.D, Chair of Parole Board

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today appointed Kenneth R. Walker, Ed.D. as chairman of the Parole Board, effective August 29, 2008. Dr. Walker replaces...

08-21-2008

Governor Issues Statement on Decision by Judge Hurst

Governor Donald L. Carcieri declared victory today with the decision by Judge Patricia Hurst not to prevent the implementation of his Executive Order

08-20-2008

Governor Orders Flags Lowered in Honor of

Governor Donald L. Carcieri has ordered Rhode Island State flags lowered to half staff in honor of Rhode Island native 22 year old Sgt. Michael...

08-14-2008

Governor Carcieri Urges Public Utilities Commission to Mandate Renewable Energy Contracts for National Grid

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today sent a letter to the members of the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) urging the Commission to mandate that...

08-14-2008

Carcieri Nominates Robert M. Ferrieri To Workers' Compensation Court

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today nominated Robert M. Ferrieri to a seat on the Rhode Island Workers’ Compensation Court. Ferrieri replaces...

08-12-2008

Rhode Island Submits Consumer Choice Global Compact WaiverApplication To Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services

Governor Donald L. Carcieri announced that the Rhode Island Executive Office on Health and Human Services and the Rhode Island Department of Human...

08-08-2008

Governor Carcieri Comments on Status of Council 94 Legal Action

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today commented on the status of the Superior Court case filed by Council 94 seeking injunctive relief from the Governor’...

08-07-2008

Governor Carcieri Joins Northeast Governors in Request for Release of LIHEAP Funding

Governor Donald L. Carcieri joined with the Governors of the Coalition of Northeast Governors in signing a letter to President George W. Bush...

08-06-2008

Carcieri Agrees to Judge Hurst’s Request

At the request of the Honorable Superior Court Judge Patricia A. Hurst, Governor Donald L. Carcieri today agreed to defer the implementation of the...

08-01-2008

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