Tag: Gov. Daniel J. McKee
Should the state Ethics Commission ban lobbyists from giving gifts over...
The state Ethics Commission on Feb. 11 took the first step toward strengthening the so-called “gift rule” to ban lobbyists from giving gifts over...
McKee: R.I. small-business owners need to stay the course amid federal...
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Monday urged Rhode Island's small-business owners to stay the course and strategize amid the current federal funding...
R.I. officials stay optimistic amid report Hasbro eyeing Boston Seaport space
PROVIDENCE – State and local officials on Tuesday said they were still hoping to persuade Hasbro Inc. not to relocate its headquarters from Pawtucket...
Deloitte to pay state $5M for RIBridges cyberattack expenses
PROVIDENCE – Deloitte Consulting LLP has provided Rhode Island $5 million to help pay for expenses from the RIBridges data breach, Gov. Daniel J....
Businesses seek red tape reform, as tax relief unlikely in 2026...
CRANSTON – With his $14.2 billion spending proposal for fiscal year 2026 set to be vetted by the General Assembly, Gov. Daniel J. McKee...
McKee: RIBridges customer portal will relaunch in phases
PROVIDENCE – State officials on Thursday announced they plan to begin a phased relaunch of the HealthyRhode customer portal linked to the RIBridges system...
HARI: McKee’s budget will worsen health care crisis in R.I.
PROVIDENCE – The Hospital Association of Rhode Island is raising concerns over Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s proposal to cut millions in hospital funding.
McKee unveiled...
McKee proposes $14.2B state budget that ‘bends the cost curve’
PROVIDENCE – Seeking to “right-size” state government, Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Thursday released his $14.2 billion spending proposal for the next fiscal year,...
R.I. gets $17.3M to fight homelessness
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is receiving $17.3 million in federal grants for homeless assistance, U.S. Sen Jack Reed announced Wednesday.
The funds, administered by the...
McKee vows no broad-based tax hikes, sustaining existing budget investments
PROVIDENCE – During his fourth "State of the State" address, Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Tuesday said the administration plans to build upon the...