PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Governor Gina M. Raimondo, working with the leadership of the Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority (RIPTA), is encouraging the RIPTA board to consider new alternatives to the proposed fare increases for the elderly and people with disabilities.
"When it comes to our...
PROVIDENCE, RI - Governor Gina M. Raimondo and First Gentleman Andy Moffit today announced the finalists of the RI Kids' Healthy Recipe Challenge. The Governor's office, in partnership with the RI Food Bank and Eat Drink RI, received 126 recipes from 5th-8th graders from around Rhode Island and...
PROVIDENCE, RI - Governor Gina M. Raimondo, with Secretary of Commerce Stefan Pryor and Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt, today launched three new incentive programs at the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket, RI. These programs are designed to enhance business attraction and jumpstart new local...
PROVIDENCE, RI - As part of her efforts to reduce the effects of climate change and transition to a cleaner, low-carbon energy economy, Governor Gina M. Raimondo today signed an Executive Order to task state agencies with reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions throughout their...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - In accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Governor Gina M. Raimondo has ordered the U.S. and Rhode Island flags to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities and buildings. The flags will remain at half-staff until sunset, December 7, 2015 in honor of the victims in...
PROVIDENCE, RI - Governor Gina Raimondo, along with First Gentleman Andy Moffit, will host a Holiday Celebration and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the Rhode Island State House.
The event is open to all Rhode Islanders and their families and will feature...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Governor Gina M. Raimondo and First Gentleman Andy Moffit today announced the names of community leaders who will join them as judges for the first RI Kids' Healthy Recipe Challenge ("Healthy Kids Challenge"). Monday is the last day to submit recipes, and to date, over 50 have...
Raimondo, Congressional delegation announce 26 Real Jobs RI grants
PROVIDENCE, RI — Governor Gina M. Raimondo, along with the Rhode Island Congressional delegation, today announced the recipients of the Real Jobs RI implementation grants available through the Rhode Island Department of Labor...
Today, Governor Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement on Syrian refugees:
"Rhode Islanders join people from around the world in condemning the devastating terrorist attacks last week in Paris. In the light of these attacks, my absolute top priority is keeping our families safe....
PROVIDENCE, RI - Today, Governor Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement on PARCC results:
"The PARCC results released today are disappointing, but not surprising. The results confirm what we already know from Rhode Island's NAEP scores, our high school and college graduation rates,...
