Flanked by the Attorney General, the Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and the bill's sponsors, Governor Donald L. Carcieri today signed into law legislation that would make drunk driving a criminal offense.
"With the Fourth of July holiday just two days away, scores of Rhode...
Governor Vows To Redouble His Efforts to Bring Fiscal Responsibility to the State's Budget
Wearing an orange lobbyist's badge to make the point that he is the "lobbyist for all the people," Governor Donald L. Carcieri today outlined a series of budget amendments that his Administration will...
Quick Fixes and Long Term Solutions in the Offing
Governor Carcieri this week received an interim report from team members working on the Governor's Fiscal Fitness Program that outlined a series of long-term reforms to the Registry, including several steps that could be implemented within 45 to...
Reacting to figures adopted today by the State Retirement Board, Governor Donald L. Carcieri today warned that state-mandated contributions to the pension system are growing at a very significant pace and called on lawmakers to quickly remedy the situation by enacting the GovernorÂ’s pension...
Infrastructure Improvements, Job Creation Consistent With
GovernorÂ’s Economic Growth Agenda
Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced that has requested the necessary legislative approval to use a new and innovative federal financing program to jump-start construction of five vital...
In an effort to crackdown on identity fraud, Robert J. Higgins, director of the Department of Administration, today announced that the Department of Motor Vehicles is bolstering security for obtaining a Rhode Island driver's license.
"Certainly, the incidents of September 11th and the renewed...
Flanked by legislative leaders, Governor Donald L. Carcieri today used a State House news conference to push for final enactment of a package of bills aimed at stimulating Rhode Island's economy.
Governor Carcieri and Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Michael...
Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced that the Department of Labor and Training is taking steps to revamp Rhode Island's Workers' Compensation Program. Workers' Compensation has been a mandatory program in Rhode Island since its inception in 1912, when it was required of employers of four or...
Fulfilling his pledge to comprehensively examine the workings of State government, Governor Donald L. Carcieri today announced the launch the Governor's Fiscal Fitness Program aimed at making Rhode Island a model for the delivery of cost efficient service to taxpayers.
During today's news...
Group Will Recommend Best Ways to Invest Adult Literacy Funding Increases & How to Streamline Delivery of Services
Governor Donald L. Carcieri yesterday unveiled the formation of an Adult Literacy Task Force, which will develop a comprehensive plan to create an integrated, high-quality adult...
