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State Government Press Releases

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06/30/2023
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Housing is joining with the Housing Resources Commission and the cities of Providence, Pawtucket, and Woonsocket to provide approximately $9.4 million in resources for service providers to address homelessness in this state. ?The funding can be...
06/26/2023
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have announced $59,250 in grants to help farmers "green" their agricultural operations and save energy and money. The awards, funded through the...
06/23/2023
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today was joined by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, Senate Committee on Judiciary Chairwoman Dawn Euer, and Chief Justice Paul Suttell as he swore in five new judges. "I am honored to swear in these five new judges, because they are the men and women who...
06/23/2023
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti, Jr., Federal Highway Administration Rhode Island Division Administrator Derek Torey, Rhode Island Commerce Chief Marketing Officer Anika Kimble-Huntley, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, and...
06/23/2023
PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, Governor Dan McKee was joined at the State House by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Chief Judge John J. McConnell and other elected leaders to participate in a naturalization ceremony for 24 new United States citizens from 19 different countries. "Rhode Island is a welcoming...
06/22/2023
CENTRAL FALLS, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. "All of Rhode Island will benefit from us investing in students and out-of-school learning time," said Governor McKee. "I want to thank Central Falls Mayor Rivera for joining us...
06/21/2023
LINCOLN, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Lincoln Town Administrator Philip G. Gould signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. "With Lincoln joining the Learn365RI Municipal Compact, Town Administrator Philip G. Gould, town leaders and school officials are showing their commitment to making sure our...
06/20/2023
HOPKINTON, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Hopkinton Town Manager Brian Rosso, and Hopkinton Town Council President Michael Geary signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. "I want to thank our partners in Hopkinton for making the shift in how we see learning and embracing the Learn365RI strategy," said...
06/19/2023
COVENTRY, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Coventry Town Manager Daniel Parrillo, and Town Council President Hillary Lima signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. "I thank our partners in Coventry for recognizing the importance in expanding and strengthening educational opportunities for our students,"...
06/19/2023
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today signed legislation (2023-S 0444A, 2023-H 5380A) to establish Juneteenth National Freedom Day as an official state holiday in Rhode Island beginning in 2024. The Governor was joined for the signing by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, bill sponsors Representative...