Tag: fiscal year 2025 budget
R.I. environmental police are finally staffing up
Rhode Island’s state environmental police force has been troubled by vacancies for at least 20 years.
But not for much longer. The R.I. Department of...
A state-run revolving fund could redefine public housing in R.I.
The phrase “public housing” conjures up visions of rundown, barracks-style buildings that increase crime and sink property values in otherwise idyllic neighborhoods.
But creativity comes...
$2.6M Washington Bridge small-business grant program launched
EAST PROVIDENCE – More help is now available for business impacted by the Washington Bridge closure.
Alongside state and local officials, Gov. Daniel J. McKee...
McKee files $1.3M budget amendment to aid businesses affected by Washington...
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee filed an amendment to his proposed fiscal 2025 budget that would provide $1.3 million to small businesses hurt...
Fischer named acting director of R.I. Department of Health
PROVIDENCE – Dr. Staci Fischer, the current chief administrative officer of the R.I. Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, on Thursday was named acting...
McKee’s FY2025 budget targets tax delinquents in lieu of rate hikes
How to pad state coffers without unpopular tax hikes?
Make scofflaws turn in what they already owe.
By spending $700,000, Gov. Daniel J. McKee thinks the...
Voters usually say yes to bond issues. Are local, state officials...
It’s not a great time to borrow.
Talk to anyone who recently took out a mortgage or a car loan, now paying interest rates not...
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