Tag: Gina M. Raimondo
Most-read stories on PBN.com, September 2022
1. R.I. misses out on $1B in federal funding for economic projects POSTED ONLINE: SEPT. 2 Ambitions to jump-start the state’s biotech and blue economies with...
R.I. education board chairperson to step down, takes new role with...
PROVIDENCE – The state’s education board chairperson will soon be heading to the nation’s capital to work with Rhode Island’s former governor.
In a Sept....
Poll: McKee’s approval rating for handling pandemic at 44%
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s approval rating for how he's handled the pandemic is below all but one New England governor but above...
Polaris MEP, RIMA to hold Manufacturing Month kickoff in October
PROVIDENCE – Polaris MEP and the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association will launch this year's Manufacturing Month with a day of industry insights, networking and career exploration opportunities on Oct. 4.
The...
Funding snub not the end of blue economy
It was unrealistic to have expected U.S. Commerce Secretary and former R.I. Gov. Gina M. Raimondo to use her influence to steer to her...
Gov. McKee narrowly wins Democratic primary
PROVIDENCE (AP) – Gov. Dan McKee eked out a victory in his Democratic primary on Tuesday, beating back strong challenges from a pair of...
Some candidates see edge in forming teams
Brown University political science professor Wendy Schiller can’t ever remember candidates for Rhode Island governor and lieutenant governor teaming up as though they were...
Foulkes outspends gubernatorial opponents in latest campaign finance filing
Democratic candidate Helena Buonanno Foulkes has raised and spent more money than any other candidate in the gubernatorial race since July, yet she still...
Poll: McKee, Gorbea in tight race; Magaziner leads in 2nd district
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee holds a slight lead over R.I. Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, though...
Raimondo endorses passage of CHIPS Act
WASHINGTON – Prior to its adoption on Tuesday, the signed CHIPS Act received endorsement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo, the former governor...