"We must create conditions that will jump start our struggling economy and create jobs."
-Governor Gina M. Raimondo
Cultivating a Favorable Business Environment
• To maintain stability and predictability in the state's tax climate, the Governor's budget includes no broad-based tax...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - As part of her first budget presentation, Governor Gina M. Raimondo will launch the state's first web-based budget tool this evening to help Rhode Islanders better navigate and understand the many ways this proposal will create jobs and opportunities for all Rhode Islanders.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - On Thursday evening, Governor Gina M. Raimondo will release her Fiscal Year 2016 budget. Rooted in the belief that everyone should have the chance to make it in Rhode Island, her budget will include significant investments to create opportunity for our students.
"Helping...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Today, Governor Gina M. Raimondo called on the General Assembly to increase the minimum wage from the current $9.00 per hour to $10.10 per hour as quickly as possible.
"Raising the minimum wage will help Rhode Island's working families by making work pay," said Raimondo. "We...
PROVIDENCE, R.I.- Governor Gina M. Raimondo recently nominated Christopher H. Little and Heather Tow-Yick to the Board of Directors of the Rhode Island Airport Corporation. Raimondo submitted their names to the Rhode Island State Senate for confirmation.
"As we work to strengthen our economy,...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced her intent to nominate Kate Blacklock, Carmen Diaz-Jusino, Michelle Kwan and Lorén Spears to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA). Raimondo will submit these names for consideration to the Rhode Island State Senate for...
PROVIDENCE, R.I.- Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced her intent to nominate three new members to the Governor's Workforce Board. Raimondo submitted the following names for consideration to the Rhode Island State Senate for confirmation:
• Suzanna "Suzy" Alba of Smithfield (...
PROVIDENCE, R.I.- Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced her intent to nominate Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott as the next Director of the Department of Health. Raimondo will submit Dr. Alexander-Scott's name for consideration to the Rhode Island State Senate for confirmation.
"Healthy Rhode...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - With more snow expected to fall steadily throughout the evening and overnight tonight, Governor Gina M. Raimondo reminded Rhode Islanders to take caution on the roads.
"As our state continues to face more snow and winter weather, I want to remind everyone again to please use...
Group tasked to improve delivery of health care services, lower costs
PROVIDENCE, RI - Governor Gina M. Raimondo today appointed a diverse group of health care professionals, patient advocates, businesspeople and other policy leaders to address the structural challenges facing Rhode Island's...
