Providence, R.I. – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that retired Superior Court Judge Mark Pfeiffer will receive a contract extension for 30 days, during which time Governor Chafee plans to evaluate the continuing needs for financial oversight in Central Falls. Pfeiffer’s contract...
Providence, R.I. – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that Keith W. Stokes, the Executive Director of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC), is his choice to continue to lead the state’s official economic development organization.
“I believe the EDC must serve...
Providence, R.I. – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today his appointment of Kevin Aucoin as Interim Director of the Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF). Aucoin will serve in the role temporarily while the department conducts a national search for a permanent director. Margaret...
Providence, R.I. – Less than 24 hours after his swearing-in as Rhode Island’s 58th Governor, Lincoln D. Chafee today fulfilled a fundamental promise of his campaign in signing a repeal of the so-called Executive Order on E-Verify, which former Governor Donald L. Carcieri signed into law in...
