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December, 2003 Press Releases

CARCIERI STATEMENT ON SENATE PRESIDENT

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today issued the following statement regarding the resignation of Senate President William Irons. "Earlier today, I...

12-31-2003

Fire Prevention Training Offered for Community Organizations

The Rhode Island Department of Elderly Affairs in concert with the Governor's Office, the National Fire Protection Association, and others, is...

12-31-2003

Statement by Governor Donald L. Carcieri December 29, 2003

I would like to take this opportunity to comment on Judge William Smith’s decision relative to the legality of the Narragansett Indians’ sale of tax-...

12-29-2003

CARCIERI ORDERS RHODE ISLAND NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS TO THE PORT OF PROVIDENCE

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today took additional action to ensure the state's emergency preparedness in line with the heightened federal alert level.

12-24-2003

CARCIERI ANNOUNCES THAT RHODE ISLAND SAVES MANUFACTURING JOBS Newly Created Company to be Broad-Based Textile Printer and Finisher with Headquarters in Pawtucket

Governor Donald L. Carcieri announced today that Rhode Island has saved important manufacturing jobs. Carcieri revealed that RIEDC just concluded a...

12-24-2003

CARCIERI HAILS SUCCESS OF DMV DEALER-REGISTRATION PILOT PROGRAM Program Will Help Further Reduce Wait Times at Registry Offices

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced the success of a pilot program that enables auto dealers to register vehicles without going to a Division

12-22-2003

CARCIERI BREAKS GROUND AT NEW OCEAN STATE JOB LOT FACILITY IN QUONSET

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today joined the founders of Ocean State Job Lot at a groundbreaking ceremony for the company's new Corporate...

12-19-2003

GOVERNOR CARCIERI ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR "CLEAN WATER 2004" AT GOVERNOR'S BAY COMMISSION MEETING $15 million bond would provide for clean up and water pollution prevention

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced plans to place "Clean Water 2004" on the November 2004 ballot while attending the first meeting of his...

12-16-2003

CARCIERI STATEMENT ON LONGER SCHOOL DAYS

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today issued the following statement regarding the proposal to increase the length of school days throughout the state.

12-12-2003

STATE CLOSES HISTORIC DEAL FOR BONDS TO FINANCE 5 KEY TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS State Has Shaved $34 Million Off Initial Cost Estimates

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced that the state of Rhode Island has completed the closing for the sale of $270 million in Grant...

12-10-2003

CARCIERI ANNOUNCES OPENING OF HOMELESS SHELTER FOR FAMILIES IN EAST PROVIDENCE

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced the opening of a temporary homeless shelter to serve families. The facility, which is located in East...

12-10-2003

GOVERNOR CARCIERI TO END STATE'S APPEAL OF BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD SETTLEMENT

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced his decision to drop the state's appeal, which is before the Rhode Island Supreme Court, on the...

12-09-2003

GOVERNOR ISSUES UPDATE ON AAA DRIVER'S LICENSE PROGRAM

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced that -- in the first four days since the program opened on Monday -- a total of 881 Rhode Island drivers...

12-08-2003

NAJARIAN APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION First Woman to Head Top Management Post

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced the appointment of Beverly Najarian as Director of the Rhode Island Department of Administration....

12-03-2003

GOVERNOR OPENS NEW DRIVER'S LICENSE SERVICE AT AAA OFFICES New Service Will Help Further Reduce Wait Times at DMV

Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced the availability of drivers’ license renewals for AAA members at six of the association offices across...

12-02-2003

GOVERNOR & MRS. CARCIERI TO HOST ANNUAL TREE-LIGHTING EVENT Tuesday, Dec. 2nd, 5:30 p.m., Rotunda, State House

Governor Donald L. Carcieri and First Lady Sue Carcieri will host the annual tree-lighting ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 2nd at 5:30 p.m. at the State...

12-01-2003

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