Tag: Daniel J. McKee
R.I. DEM receives $846K in federal grants to help state replace...
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Environmental Management will receive $846,343 in grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to replace freight trucks and...
General Assembly passes bill to create two-tier licensing for mental health...
PROVIDENCE – A bill aimed at easing the state’s shortage of mental health counselors by allowing counselors to practice as entry-level associates prior to...
CODE RED: Amid closures, nursing homes fight for survival
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020, the staff at Cherry Hill Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Johnston...
$60M ARPA investment at Quonset is vital
Representing the people of North Kingstown in the General Assembly is a great honor. It also gives us a chance to work with the...
McKee must lead on deal for Tidewater
Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien is right to blame the departure of the Pawtucket Red Sox for Worcester, Mass., in 2020 on a lack...
Foulkes vows to improve student performance across state if elected
PROVIDENCE – In a unique campaign announcement Wednesday, former CVS Health Corp. executive and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Helena B. Foulkes said, if elected, she...
McDonald leaving R.I. Department of Health July 29
PROVIDENCE – Less than six months after the former longtime leader of the state agency resigned, the interim director of the R.I. Department of...
School districts eligible for up to $500K in emergency state funds...
PROVIDENCE – School districts across Rhode Island will be eligible for substantial emergency state funds in order to make necessary upgrades to improve school...
Lachapelle’s collaborative leadership is getting results at R.I. Housing
Business Women Awards 2022
Industry Leader Government/Quasi-Government Kara Lachapelle, R.I. Housing and Mortgage Finance Corp.
It isn’t focusing on the bottom line that drives Kara Lachapelle...
State launches $5M arts support initiative for local schools
LINCOLN – State elected and education officials announced Thursday a new multimillion-dollar initiative to strengthen arts education in Rhode Island’s public schools.
Gov. Daniel J....