http://www.governorelectchafee.org/ Office of the Governor Elect - Press Releases en-us rihelp@egov.com Providence, R.I.—Governor-elect Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that Brian M. Daniels, who served for six years as Legislative Director in the Washington office of Congressman Jim Langevin, will be Director of Policy in the Governor's office. "Brian is highly talented, intelligent, and... Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/12857 STATEMENT OF RHODE ISLAND GOVERNOR-ELECT LINCOLN D. CHAFEE REGARDING THE PASSING OF JOSEPH FERNANDEZ Monday, December 20, 2010 It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of Joe Fernandez, a dedicated public servant who worked tirelessly on behalf of the people of the city of... Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/12856 Providence, R.I. – The office of Governor-elect Lincoln D. Chafee today announced the planned events for Inauguration Day, Tuesday, January 4th, 2011. In recognition of the difficult economic climate and in an effort to cut costs, the day's events will be modest and conducted within a framework... Wed, 15 Dec 2010 20:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/12822 Providence, R.I. – Governor-elect Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that he has asked Michael P. Lewis to stay on as Director of the Department of Transportation (DOT). "Director Lewis is an effective leader who has demonstrated great vision and strong managerial ability," Chafee said. "... Tue, 14 Dec 2010 19:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/12821 Providence, R.I. – Governor-elect Lincoln D. Chafee announced today the roster of panelists who will participate in this Friday's budget summit at Rhode Island College's Sapinsley Hall. The list, Chafee says, represents a "broad range of perspectives." "I will be seeking input and perspective... Mon, 13 Dec 2010 20:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/12806 Providence, R.I. – Governor-elect Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that he will keep another campaign promise and convene a budget summit December 17 at Rhode Island College (RIC). The goal of the event, which will include representatives from a variety of relevant groups and organizations, is to... Thu, 09 Dec 2010 19:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/12820 President Obama has received some unfair criticism for the recent tax deal he reached with Congressional Republicans, and I believe it is time to offer a degree of balance to the public discussion of the last few days. Let me begin with the reminder that, as a Senator, I was a vocal and... Wed, 08 Dec 2010 23:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/12785 Providence, R.I.—Governor-elect Lincoln D. Chafee today unveiled his updated transition website, www.governorelectchafee.org. The website features an Open Government Ideas Forum where Rhode Islanders can submit suggestions on how to improve state government. It also allows them to apply to serve in Tue, 07 Dec 2010 22:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/12775 Robert A. Walsh, Jr. is a valued member of my Transition Advisory Committee. He represents an important perspective on critical issues that the State of Rhode Island is currently confronting. My transition team includes a wide range of members with experience in labor, business, education, social... Fri, 03 Dec 2010 19:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/12787 Providence, R.I.—Governor-elect Lincoln Chafee announced today that Catherine T. Taylor, the Republican candidate for Secretary of State and top GOP vote recipient in November's elections, is his pick to be the next Director of the Department of Elderly Affairs. "Catherine is a natural leader... Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/12761 Providence, R.I.—Governor-elect Lincoln Chafee announced today that Janet L. Coit, the Rhode Island State Director for the Nature Conservancy, is his choice to lead the Department of Environmental Management (DEM). "Rhode Island is a tremendously beautiful state, and it is a common goal of all... Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/12720 Providence, R.I.—Governor-elect Lincoln Chafee announced today that Paul McGreevy, a former Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy and business consultant, most recently with Deloitte Consulting, is his choice to be the next Director of the Department of Business Regulation. "Paul McGreevy has... Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/12719 Providence, R.I.—Governor-elect Lincoln Chafee announced today his plans to enact an Executive Order in the early days of his administration establishing a Joint Healthcare Task Force to be chaired by Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Roberts. The goal of the task force will be to ensure that Rhode... Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/12709 MEDIA ADVISORY Governor-elect Lincoln Chafee will hold a joint press conference with Lieutenant Governor Roberts this afternoon at 1:00 p.m. at his transition office. The Transition Office of the Governor-elect is located at 235 Promenade Street, Suite 400, Providence, RI, 02908. Contact:... Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/12708 Providence, R.I. – Governor-elect Lincoln Chafee today announced that attorney Patrick A. Rogers will serve as his Chief of Staff and Executive Counsel in the Governor's office. Rogers, a corporate lawyer and partner at Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP, currently serves as Chafee's transition... Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/12690 Providence, R.I. – Governor-elect Lincoln Chafee today announced Rosemary Booth Gallogly as his choice for Director of the Department of Revenue. Gallogly currently serves as Director of Administration and Acting Director of the Department of Revenue, posts she has held since March 2010. "It is Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/12682 Providence, R.I.—Governor-elect Lincoln Chafee today announced the addition of Margaret Holland McDuff, Claire Richards, and John Simmons to his transition leadership team. The three new members, Chafee said, bring with them "a wealth of experience, energy, and knowledge." "I am appreciative Thu, 18 Nov 2010 01:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/12645 Providence, R.I. – Governor-elect Lincoln Chafee today reaffirmed his intention to repeal Executive Order 08-01, which established Rhode Island's use of the federal E-verify program, after his inauguration in January. "I maintained throughout my campaign that my very first act as governor would Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/12631 GOOD MORNING, THANK YOU SENATOR CHAFEE FOR THE CONFIDENCE YOU HAVE IN ME BY MAKING ME THE FIRST APPOINTMENT OF YOUR NEW ADMINISTRATION. I AM HONORED AND HUMBLED. HONORED BECAUSE YOU AFFORD ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE THE PEOPLE OF RHODE ISLAND AND THE STATE I LOVE ONCE AGAIN. HUMBLED... Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/12629 Providence, R.I.–Governor-elect Lincoln D. Chafee today announced that he will nominate former Lieutenant Governor Richard Licht to be Director of the Department of Administration. Licht, an attorney with the law firm of Adler Pollock Sheehan in Providence, is also a former State Senator, and... Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/12624