State adds 900 jobs in April; Most manufacturing jobs in nearly a decade
PROVIDENCE, RI - For the fifth time in seven months, Rhode Island has set a new jobs record. There are currently 499,300 jobs in Rhode Island and the number of Rhode Islanders working is the highest it's been in a decade,...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The U.S. Department of Education announced today that Potter Burns Elementary School in Pawtucket has been selected as a 2018 Green Ribbon School, and the University of Rhode Island has been selected as a Postsecondary Sustainability Awardee. These awards recognize educational...
U.S. Department of Commerce released 2017 Fourth Quarter data on Friday
PROVIDENCE, RI - Signs of Rhode Island's economic comeback continue. On Friday, the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis released data showing that Rhode Island's economy grew at a faster rate during the...
Governor and team show commitment to Rhode Islanders with a mental health diagnosis
PROVIDENCE, RI - Governor Gina Raimondo today signed an executive order reaffirming and expanding Rhode Island's commitment to people with mental health and substance use disorders while addressing access to...
Governor's proposals require random audits of campaign finance reports and bar candidates from appearing on ballot with unpaid BOE fines
PROVIDENCE, RI - Governor Gina M. Raimondo, a leading advocate for the Line Item Veto, has also proposed legislation that will strengthen Rhode Island's...
PROVIDENCE, RI- Earlier today, Chief Executive released its 2018 "Best States/Worst States for Business" rankings, and Rhode Island saw the biggest gain of any state in the country, up ten spots in the past year alone (from 42 to 32).
"Rhode Island is on the move. Dozens of businesses are...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - To encourage kids to choose healthy eating options and highlight Rhode Island's booming food scene and work to eliminate hunger, Governor Gina Raimondo and First Gentleman Andy Moffit today announced the Relish Rhody Recipe Contest. The contest asks kids in grades 5- 8 to create...
PROVIDENCE, RI - One day after the Federal Communications Commission rescinded federal net neutrality regulations, Governor Gina M. Raimondo signed an executive order protecting a free and open internet in Rhode Island.
"A free and open internet is essential to our democracy and economy," said...
Board awards 3 vouchers to R.I. Manufacturers to help fund R&D
PROVIDENCE, RI- Governor Gina M. Raimondo and the Board of Directors for the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation tonight approved three Innovation Vouchers, bringing the total amount of Innovation Voucher recipients to 50.
All...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - In accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Governor Gina M. Raimondo has ordered that the U.S. and Rhode Island flags at all state facilities and buildings be flown at half-staff until sunset on Friday, April 20th 2018 in honor of former First Lady Barbara Bush.
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