Tag: Gov. Daniel J. McKee
R.I. launches $50M homeowner assistance program
PROVIDENCE – The state launched the $50 million Home Assistance Fund Rhode Island program on Monday that will provide up to $50,000 of aid...
What to do with a windfall? $1B in ARPA money may...
After years of grappling with gaping budget deficits, state legislators are facing a problem in the 2022 General Assembly session unlike any they’ve seen...
Look past election year for big ideas on pandemic aid
While the health and financial threats posed by an ongoing pandemic remain ever-present in the Ocean State, the General Assembly begins 2022 in the...
Winter storm warning issued for R.I.; morning commute affected
PROVIDENCE – A winter storm warning has been issued for most of Rhode Island and parts of southeastern Massachusetts for Friday, with an expected...
General Assembly OKs $119M in ARPA spending; McKee signs into law
PROVIDENCE – The General Assembly on Tuesday unanimously approved a proposal for allocating $119 million of the $1.1 billion in American Rescue Plan Act...
McKee: R.I. ramping up testing, vaccinations in wake of COVID-19 surge
PROVIDENCE – In the face of long lines for testing and lengthy waits for results as the state sees record numbers of new COVID-19...
McKee moves to protect R.I. hospitals, health care workers from civil...
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee recently issued an executive order protecting hospitals and medical staff from civil damages if the care they provide...
R.I. DOH: Each violation of indoor masking order may result in...
PROVIDENCE – Violators of Rhode Island’s indoor masking and COVID-19 proof of vaccination policy could face a $500 fine.
Emergency regulations related to the enforcement...
Top R.I. legislators confident recreational marijuana will pass ‘overwhelmingly’ in upcoming...
PROVIDENCE – After months of negotiations, House and Senate leaders say they're nearly ready to introduce legislation to legalize recreational marijuana that will have...
Vaccine proof 401Health app goes live
PROVIDENCE - Rhode Islanders will now be able to prove they have been vaccinated via a mobile application on their phones.
Gov. Daniel J. McKee...