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September, 2009 Press Releases

Governor Carcieri Cautions Congressional Delegation on Costs of Healthcare Reform to Rhode Island

In letters to the Rhode Island Congressional delegation, Governor Donald L. Carcieri expressed concern with the healthcare reforms before Congress...

09-28-2009

First Lady Suzanne Carcieri Serving As RI Honorary Chair Of September 28 Family Day -- A Day To Eat Dinner With Your ChildrenTM To Prevent Substance Abuse Among Youth

First Lady Suzanne Carcieri has joined forces with The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University to serve as...

09-28-2009

Governor Carcieri Pleased Agreement to be Sent to Council 94 Members for Vote

Upon learning that Council 94 will send the agreement to its full membership for a vote, Governor Carcieri said, “I am pleased that the presidents of

09-25-2009

Governor Reiterates the Significance of the Needed Contract Language

New Job Saving Agreement Would Exchange a No-Layoff Guarantee for Reasonable Management Flexibility Governor Carcieri today reiterated...

09-25-2009

Governor Carcieri Lauds News of Merger Discussions Between Landmark Medical Center and Caritas Christi Health Care

Governor Donald L. Carcieri praised today's announcement of the commencement of merger discussions between Landmark Medical Center and Caritas...

09-24-2009

Governor Carcieri and Several State Employee Labor Unions Reach Tentative Agreement in Lieu of Layoffs

Two Year Plan of 12 Pay Reduction Days, Deferred COLA Until 2011, and No Layoffs Today, Governor Donald L. Carcieri and several state...

09-23-2009

Bureau of Audits Completes Examination of Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation

The Department of Administration, Bureau of Audits, today released an examination report of the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC).

09-22-2009

Governor Carcieri and Commissioner Gist Commend New Common Core Education Standards

Governor Donald L. Carcieri and Education Commissioner Deborah A. Gist today (Monday, September 21st) commended the National Governors Association...

09-21-2009

Governor Carcieri Orders Investigation into Possible State Funding of ACORN-RI

Governor Calls for Immediate Halt of Any State Funding to ACORN-RI With the recent revelations of alleged fraudulent and potentially...

09-18-2009

Rhode Island’s Official Web Site www.RI.gov Wins Top National & International Web Honors

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced that Rhode Island’s official Web site www.RI.gov has earned top honors in

09-14-2009

Andrew Hodgkin Named as Carcieri Chief of Staff

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced Andrew Hodgkin as his Chief of Staff, replacing Brian Stern who was recently confirmed as Associate...

09-14-2009

Governor Carcieri Congratulates Four Judicial Appointments Confirmed by RI State Senate

Governor Donald L. Carcieri extended congratulations to the newest members of the Rhode Island Judiciary. The Rhode Island Senate today unanimously...

09-09-2009

Governor Carcieri Marks 8th Anniversary Of September 11th

Friday, September 11, 2009 10:00 a.m. The Bell Area - State House Providence Governor Donald L. Carcieri and First Lady Suzanne Carcieri

09-09-2009

Governor Carcieri Announces Block Island National Wildlife Refuge Chosen to be honored in the United States Mint America the Beautiful QuartersT Program

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today received word from the United States Mint today that the Block Island National Wildlife Refuge will be honored in...

09-08-2009

Rhode Island’s First Lady Suzanne Carcieri To Host First Annual “Super Luncheon” Sponsored by the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund During

First Lady Suzanne Carcieri will host Rhode Island’s first annual Super Luncheon sponsored by the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) in recognition...

09-08-2009

Governor Carcieri Nominates Superior Court Associate Justice Alice B. Gibney as Presiding Justice

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced that he has nominated Rhode Island Superior Court Associate Justice Alice Bridget Gibney as Presiding...

09-03-2009

Governor Carcieri Strongly Disagrees with Justice McKenna Goldberg’s Decision to Block Shutdown Day

“This decision by Justice McKenna Goldberg may just be the straw that broke the camel’s back, sending this state down the path to financial ruin, as...

09-03-2009

Governor Carcieri Announces $5.7 million in Recovery Act Grants to Benefit Public Safety and Criminal Justice Efforts

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today joined the Rhode Island State Police, the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association, and the Public Safety Grants...

09-03-2009

Governor, RIDOT, RIEDC, And City Of Providence Release I-195 Surplus Land Report

The Office of Governor Donald L. Carcieri, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT), the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (...

09-02-2009

Carcieri Administration Releases FY 2009 Unaudited Closing Statements

General Revenues Expenditures $2.2 Million Less Than Budgeted General Revenues $65.1 Million Less Than Estimated The Department of...

09-01-2009

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