Tag: Gov. Daniel J. McKee
Senate approves record $14B state budget
PROVIDENCE – It’s all over but the signing.
By a 32-4 vote, the R.I. Senate on Thursday approved a $14 billion fiscal 2024 budget, a...
R.I. Senate confirms cannabis regulatory panel
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Senate on Tuesday unanimously confirmed three members to the state’s Cannabis Control Commission, which will be charged with crafting...
McKee issues disaster declaration for Newport’s Cliff Walk
NEWPORT – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Tuesday issued a Declaration of Disaster Emergency to address last year's damage to the Cliff Walk, opening...
State announces up to $635K in latest round of Take It...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s Take It Outside initiative is awarding seven grants to promote outdoor commercial activities, Gov. Daniel J. McKee announced Tuesday.
The grants,...
House overwhelmingly approves $14B fiscal 2024 budget
PROVIDENCE – House lawmakers on Friday overwhelmingly approved a $14.1 billion fiscal 2024 state budget, prioritizing new housing development, the one-time use of remaining...
Frustration building over slow pace of ‘Superman’ redevelopment
PROVIDENCE – It has been almost 14 months since state leaders held a celebratory press conference touting a public-private effort they said would transform...
Should the state do more to support redevelopment of Providence’s ‘Superman’...
More than a year has passed since a proposed $223 million redevelopment of Providence’s tallest building was announced and the project remains in limbo.
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State launches pilot program to give salary supplements to early childhood...
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee, the R.I. Department of Human Services and the Rhode Island Association for the Education of Young Children are...
McKee turns over email alleging official’s misconduct
PROVIDENCE – Under orders by Attorney General Peter F. Nerhona, Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Thursday made public the email that details misconduct by...
Key House panel OKs $14B budget plan that drops proposed sales...
PROVIDENCE – The House Finance Committee on Friday quickly approved a record $14 billion state budget for next fiscal year that includes millions of...
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