Tag: Gov. Daniel J. McKee
McKee: ‘We are not looking to raise any taxes’ or fees
PROVIDENCE – In his State of the State Address back in January, Gov. Daniel J. McKee unveiled a nearly $100 million tax relief plan...
R.I. signs first-time agreement for multistate offshore wind procurement with Mass.,...
BOSTON – Rhode Island energy officials announced Wednesday that the Ocean State has joined New England’s first multistate offshore wind memorandum of understanding with...
State develops strategic plan for offshore wind jobs, investment
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s administration on Monday released details on the development of Rhode Island’s strategic plan to develop the state’s offshore...
Second lawsuit challenges R.I. shoreline access law
Less than a week after a federal judge threw out the first lawsuit against Rhode Island’s new shoreline access law, a new challenge has emerged.
The Sept....
R.I. Public Utilities Commission approves winter electricity rates increase
WARWICK – The R.I. Public Utilities Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved Rhode Island Energy’s proposed winter electricity rates that will take effect on Oct....
PUC delays vote on proposed hikes in winter electric rates
WARWICK – The R.I. Public Utilities Commission adjourned its hearing Wednesday without taking a vote on Rhode Island Energy’s proposed winter utility rates that...
R.I. Black Business Association, legal firm say state’s inaction violates federal...
PROVIDENCE – Two years after a report found significant disparities between opportunities awarded to women- and minority-owned businesses, the Rhode Island Black Business Association...
ProvPort enters partnership to generate 1.7 megawatts of solar energy
PROVIDENCE – ProvPort Inc. on Wednesday announced plans to build a solar project that will generate 1.7 megawatts of clean energy from panels on...
SBA to open temporary disaster loan outreach center on Block Island
NEW SHOREHAM – To assist businesses affected by the Harborside Inn fire, the U.S. Small Business Administration will be opening a temporary Disaster Loan...
SBA disaster declaration approved for Block Island businesses, residents
PROVIDENCE – Just over a week after the historic Harborside Inn burned down, Gov. Daniel J McKee announced Monday his request for a disaster...
