Tag: Dominick Ruggerio
Conservative, progressive Dems jockey to lead the R.I. Senate
Providence Democratic Sen. Frank Ciccone III says he’s seeking a Senate leadership spot as a way to pay tribute to his friend and “brother,”...
Report: McKee warns Hasbro delaying HQ decision could hinder public subsidy...
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee has warned Hasbro Inc. that time is running out if the toy company seeks any public subsidies to...
To lease or not to lease. That is the question as...
Put the moving trucks on notice.
Gov. Daniel J. McKee has a plan to save the state money on office leases and building repairs by...
Already on life support, hospitals blast McKee’s FY26 proposed funding cuts...
Seventy-two minutes after Gov. Daniel J. McKee released his proposed fiscal 2026 budget on Jan. 16, the state’s hospital trade group fired back.
The Hospital...
State agencies are hot to hire in FY26 budget requests
State budget officials made it clear: There’s no money for extras in the upcoming fiscal 2026 spending plan, so don’t ask.
But that didn’t stop nearly...
Five things to watch in McKee’s 2025 State of the State
With the 2025 legislative session officially begun, the focus turns to Gov. Daniel J. McKee and his scheduled State of the State address next...
New R.I. budget projections offer $67M cushion for FY2026 budget deliberations
A nearly $400 million deficit is expected to force dramatic government programming cuts in the fiscal 2026 state budget.
But for now, a brief glimmer...
6 R.I. legislative primaries to watch
State legislative contests are scarce this year. But what they lack in number, they make up for in intrigue. From family feuds to a...
In R.I.’s payday lending wilderness, a strong voice for reform
Minutes into his work day on a June Monday, Mike Healey saw a post by his social media-savvy boss in support of payday lending...
Citizens Bank commercial space in East Providence eyed for state offices
The R.I. Department of Administration is looking to acquire a 210,000-square foot building in East Providence from Citizens Bank for use as state offices.
Built...