Governor Lincoln D. Chafee will travel to Washington, D.C. Saturday for the National Governors Association’s (NGA) Winter Meeting.
The annual event, which is attended by Governors from the U.S. states, commonwealths, and territories, will take place Saturday, February 26 through Monday,...
Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today hosted a discussion at the State House focused on achieving an affordable, high-quality healthcare system in Rhode Island that benefits businesses and promotes economic development while helping all residents of the state.
“Our goal is providing access to high-
Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today directed Department of Administration (DOA) Director Richard A. Licht to notify all law firms currently under contract with the state of a 15% fee reduction in legal fees, effective March 1 of this year. The Governor’s directive could save an...
Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today announced his choice of Regina Marie Costa Gibb as Child Advocate for the State of Rhode Island. Since 2003, Gibb has served as probation and parole supervisor at the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth & Families’ (DCYF) Division of...
Cranston, RI – Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Administrator Sally Strachan reminded Rhode Islanders today that certain DMV services will be temporarily suspended on Monday, February 21 for a required nation-wide upgrade of the federal computer database.
The nation-wide computer system...
Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today announced ten appointments to the Board of Governors for Higher Education. The Board will be Chaired by Lorne A. Adrain, a Providence financial executive, philanthropist, and community leader.
“These appointments represent an opportunity to...
Governor’s Goal is for Affected Workers to Remain Employed in Aquidneck Island Defense Industry
Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today directed his administration to provide all available services and assistance to the employees of Advanced Solutions for Tomorrow (ASFT) who...
Governor to be Joined by Providence Mayor Angel Taveras***
***Will also be Accompanied by University of Rhode Island President David M. Dooley, Brown President Ruth J. Simmons, RI Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Keith W. Stokes***
PROVIDENCE, RI-- Governor Lincoln D....
Governor Also Directed State to Address Health & Safety Concerns at Shelter
Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today announced his plans to reactivate the Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH), which establishes a mechanism for Cabinet- and Director-level staff to come together...
Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today announced that Christine Hunsinger, former Executive Director of the Moderate Party of Rhode Island, will join his administration as Legislative Director.
“Christine brings with her a wealth of experience from across the...
