Tag: Gina M. Raimondo
Local warehouse space in short supply with rise of e-commerce
As e-commerce continues to transform the retail industry, the demand for dependable, affordable storage space is on the rise in the United States. The trend...
New campaign-finance law benefits incumbents
Gov. Gina M. Raimondo last month signed into law new campaign-finance rules that eliminate how much an individual can give to political candidates in...
Rhode Island Training School implements action plan to ensure safety
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island Training School Executive Director Kevin McKenna has stepped down from his position following a July 26 altercation there that sent...
Governor signs fiscal 2018 budget
PROVIDENCE – The fiscal 2018 budget impasse is no more. Legislators resolved their differences over the budget that was to have begun July 1,...
Dann-Messier appointed commissioner of R.I. postsecondary education
PROVIDENCE - Brenda Dann-Messier has been appointed the commissioner of Rhode Island postsecondary education, the R.I. Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner announced Tuesday. “We have a...
Cox opens four new tech centers in R.I.
CUMBERLAND – Cox Communications announced the launch of four new Cox Technology Centers at Boys & Girls Club locations throughout Rhode Island on Wednesday. The...
Rhode Island pension plan earned $851.4M during fiscal 2017
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island public pension fund realized an 11.6 percent return and earned $851.4 million during fiscal 2017, marking its best performance...
RIMTA, Bristol receive $125K to build composites industry
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s federal delegates announced a $125,000 grant to support job creation and economic growth in the state’s composites industry. U.S. Sens. Jack...
Brett Smiley, 38 Chief of staff — Office of Gov....
Did you select your profession or did it select you? Politics and government chose me. I was pursuing my MBA and working as an accountant...
Raimondo designates July 30 as Governor’s Bay Day
PROVIDENCE - The 29th Governor’s Bay Day celebration will take place Sunday, July 30, 2017, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo announced at Roger Wheeler State...