Tag: Gov. Daniel J. McKee
Sales tax cut discussion on hold
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee is still trying to provide tax relief to state business and residents even though he failed to reduce...
State officials say Washington Bridge may need to be torn down
PROVIDENCE – State officials on Monday publicly acknowledged that the Washington Bridge may need to be torn down and rebuilt, depending on the findings...
McKee nominates 3 for R.I. Life Sciences Hub board
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Life Sciences Hub is coming together as Gov. Daniel J. McKee announced three more board appointments Monday.
McKee tapped Brian...
R.I. Life Science Hub to discuss funding, begin search for executive...
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Life Science Hub board of directors are planning to tackle several key issues during its first meeting on Jan....
McKee’s proposal for state-directed payments to hospitals earns federal approval
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island hospitals can expect more than $100 million in Medicaid funding now that Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s proposal for state-directed payments...
Restaurants preparing for ban on Styrofoam containers
On one of his rare days off last summer, Scott Kirmil, owner of six Rhode Island eateries, with plans for a seventh, was sitting...
McKee’s FY25 budget proposal prioritizes housing development, education and health care
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Thursday released his $13.68 billion spending proposal for the next fiscal year that prioritizes housing development and...
McKee vows to raise incomes, shore up health care system, cut...
PROVIDENCE – Striking a note of optimism in the face of future deficits and the absence of unprecedented federal dollars in recent years, Gov....
McKee to reaffirm commitment to housing, education in State of the...
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Tuesday will give his State of the State address before the General Assembly in the House chamber...
Eleanor Slater Hospital reaccredited by Joint Commission
PROVIDENCE – Long-embattled Eleanor Slater Hospital has received reaccreditation from the Joint Commission after a survey and inspections found the hospital to be in...
