Tag: Gov. Daniel J. McKee
RIPEC: Millionaires tax ‘unwise’ given domestic migration trends
PROVIDENCE – The proposal to increase Rhode Island’s top income tax rate may accelerate outmigration and weaken the state’s economic competitiveness, according to an...
Building permits rise, but housing crisis persists
Rhode Island has picked up the pace in issuing more building permits for new homes – crucial to easing the housing crisis – but...
Shekarchi resigns as R.I. House speaker ‘to humbly pursue a different...
PROVIDENCE – House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi has resigned his speakership to pursue the R.I. Supreme Court vacancy left by the retirement of Associate...
House Speaker Shekarchi will step down to seek R.I. Supreme Court...
PROVIDENCE – House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi plans to step down to pursue the R.I. Supreme Court vacancy left by the retirement of Associate...
R.I. to add 102 electric vehicle charging stations in $24M statewide...
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Office of Energy Resources and R.I. Department of Transportation on Monday announced plans to install 102 new electric vehicle charging...
Bipartisan coalition rallies against ‘millionaires tax,’ ‘death tax’
PROVIDENCE – The Senate Lounge on Thursday became a rare venue for Smith Hill bipartisanship spurred by the growing opposition against proposals such as...
State officials: R.I. will be prepared for 2026 FIFA World...
PROVIDENCE – State and local officials on Tuesday vowed that a comprehensive public safety and logistical plan will be in place when the 2026...
Report: McKee orders 7 other bridges to be inspected following Cranston...
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee announced Monday that seven bridges that have safety barriers over train tracks will be inspected after the on-ramp...
Salisbury stepping down as R.I. Department of Corrections director
PROVIDENCE – Richard Ferruccio, president of the Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers, didn't mince words after learning Wayne T. Salisbury Jr. is leaving...
Cabo Verde Airlines returning to T.F. Green
WARWICK – State officials on Wednesday announced the relaunch of weekly international service between Cabo Verde and Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport beginning...
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