Today, the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH), Office of Drinking Water Quality released the results of a five-year study of environmental threats to the quality of the stateÂ’s untreated water supply. The study found generally good water quality throughout the state.
"Safe water is...
Nearly 2/3rds of Schools Meet All 21 of Their Annual Targets
WARWICK – Joined by Governor Donald L. Carcieri and by members of the Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education, Education Commissioner Peter McWalters has released the state’s third annual list of school-...
Governor Donald L. Carcieri today issued the following statement regarding the completion of a final report of the Independent Review Committee.
“I want to thank President Ruth Simmons and the other very distinguished members of the Independent Review Committee. I'm grateful for the time and...
LONG TERM CARE CABINET DEA Receives $749,000 Federal Grant to Establish Aging & Disability Resource Center; Long Term Care Cabinet to Design Strategy to Coordinate Services Across Departments
Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced the state’s plans to dramatically increase coordination...
Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded a $3 million grant to the State of Rhode Island to develop a standardized communication system for first-responders in Washington County. Washington County will be used as a model for radio...
No Change In Benefits, Costs to Current and Retired State Employees
Governor Donald L. Carcieri's Fiscal Fitness Program today announced that the state will begin saving over $800,000 per year by changing to a less costly pharmacy benefit network for current and former state employees. In...
Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced plans to commemorate the second year anniversary of the September 11th attacks. The event will take place at noon in the Bell Area of the State House.
Major General Reginald Centracchio, The Adjutant General of Rhode Island, will act as the Master of...
CRANSTON – Department of Human Services [DHS] Director Jane A. Hayward today announced a grant awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture [USDA] to DHS’ Food Stamp Program totaling close to $800,000 to improve access and awareness of the Food Stamp Program for low-income households.
Good evening . I want to report to you on the events which led up to the incident at the Narragansett Indian reservation which took place yesterday.
Over the weekend, I was informed that the Narragansett Tribe was selling cigarettes without the proper state documentary tax and without...
100 White Roses at Base of Podium Symbolize Lives Lost in Worst Fire in Rhode Island History
Governor Donald L. Carcieri today signed the Comprehensive Fire Safety Act of 2003 at a ceremony on the South lawn of the State House. The legislation signed today is the result of a 17-member commission'
