http://www.governor.ri.gov Office of the Governor - Press Releases en-us rihelp@egov.com Providence, RI - Rhode Island Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced this morning that he will file an amicus brief with the Rhode Island Supreme Court in support of the City of Providence's efforts to move retirees into Medicare. "Given Providence's dire fiscal condition, the reasonable and... Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15831 Providence, RI - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee has ordered all U.S. and Rhode Island flags returned to full-staff following the funeral services for former Rhode Island Governor J. Joseph Garrahy, who was laid to rest this afternoon. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15785 Providence, RI - As part of his continued and sustained efforts to address Rhode Island's municipal challenges and provide property tax relief to Rhode Islanders, Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today launched two new ways for citizens to send him questions, ideas, and suggestions regarding the... Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15733 Providence, RI - To honor the memory of former Rhode Island Governor J. Joseph Garrahy, Governor Lincoln D. Chafee has ordered that all U.S. and Rhode Island flags across the state be lowered to half-staff until Governor Garrahy is laid to rest. Governor Chafee's order applies to U.S. and state... Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15721 Providence, RI - In the latest example of Governor Lincoln D. Chafee's continued and sustained efforts to address Rhode Island's municipal challenges and to provide retirement security for employees and retirees and property tax relief to Rhode Islanders, the Governor will hold an electronic town... Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15711 Providence, RI - Governor Lincoln Chafee announced today that he is making a $250,000 grant available to the 195 Redevelopment Commission through the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC). The grant will provide the Commission with the necessary operating funds to begin the next... Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15681 Providence, RI - In the latest example of Governor Lincoln D. Chafee's continued and sustained efforts to address Rhode Island's municipal challenges and to provide property tax relief to Rhode Islanders, the Governor today hosted Rhode Island business leaders for a Municipal Strategy Session at... Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15678 Providence, RI - In the latest example of Governor Lincoln D. Chafee's continued and sustained efforts to address Rhode Island's municipal challenges and to provide property tax relief to Rhode Islanders, the Governor will host representatives of the Rhode Island business community at a State House Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15660 Providence, RI - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today announced his appointment of Mr. Paul Doughty, President of Local 799 of the International Association of Firefighters (Providence), Ms. Jean Bouchard, Municipal Vice President, AFSCME, Council 94, and Sergeant Steven St. Pierre of the Bristol... Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15659 Providence, RI - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today announced the thirty-eight members of the America's Cup World Series Host Committee. The Committee, established when Governor Chafee signed Executive Order 11-11 last month, will coordinate Rhode Island's efforts to ensure a successful event. Brad... Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15636 Providence, RI - In his continuing effort to address the fiscal challenges of Rhode Island's cities and towns and revitalize Rhode Island's economy, Governor Lincoln D. Chafee hosted three packed community forums this week in Pawtucket, West Warwick, and Cranston to hear from dozens of local small... Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15631 Providence, RI - In the latest example of Governor Lincoln D. Chafee's continued and sustained efforts to address Rhode Island's municipal challenges and to provide property tax relief to Rhode Islanders, the Governor today hosted leaders and representatives of state and municipal employee groups... Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15620 "Rhode Island is a great place to do business" Warwick, RI - "The smallest state in the nation has always been one of the country's biggest leaders." So begins a positive 15-page feature profile about Rhode Island in Delta Air Lines' in-flight Sky magazine, which reaches an estimated 5 million... Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15612 Providence, RI - In the latest example of Governor Lincoln D. Chafee's continued and sustained efforts to address Rhode Island's municipal challenges and to provide property tax relief to Rhode Islanders, the Governor will host leaders and representatives of state and municipal employee groups for... Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15603 Providence, RI - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today announced the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island's decision to grant a motion to approve a Settlement Agreement between the city and Central Falls retirees, filed by the Receiver, and argued by the Receiver's attorney, Theodore... Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15593 Cranston, RI - When it comes to influencing safe teen driving behavior, studies find that parents play a critical role. Until now, parents in Rhode Island have not had a high quality resource - aside from their intuition or own driving experience - to provide them with the information and guidance Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15576 Cranston, RI - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today announced his appointment of Theresa C. Murray as Executive Director of the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA). She replaces J. David Smith, who retired in June to pursue a career in academia. "As we saw with the floods of 2010,... Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15573 Providence, RI - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today continued to engage Rhode Island's municipal leaders by hosting a Municipal Executives Strategy Session attended by representatives of 37 of the state's 39 cities towns. The session is the latest example of the Governor's continued and sustained... Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15567 Providence, RI - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that he will host a Municipal Executives Strategy Session with the mayors and town managers of Rhode Island's 39 cities and towns. The focus of discussion will be evaluating municipal finance issues including proposed solutions for the... Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15523 Providence, RI - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that Department of Revenue (DOR) Director Rosemary Booth Gallogly will appoint a five-member budget commission to help assist the City of East Providence in its efforts to achieve fiscal stability. The commission is the second of three... 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