Tag: Gov. Daniel J. McKee
RIPEC: Fiscal belt-tightening required with drying up of federal funds
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council, a nonprofit public policy research organization, on Wednesday published its analysis of Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s...
Activists call on Senate to ask questions of new cannabis board...
PROVIDENCE – A small group of social justice advocates gathered in front of the Statehouse Thursday to call on the Senate to use a...
Direct spending for state jobs to those most needed
Finding qualified people to take state government jobs has become harder than ever, leaving some high-stress departments woefully short.
Instead of focusing attention and resources...
Statewide initiative launched to help increase broadband connectivity
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Tuesday launched a statewide initiative to help increase awareness of a federal program to help lower-income families...
Has Rhode Island’s recreational marijuana industry been hurt by the state’s...
Gov. Daniel J. McKee on May 17 finally named his three appointments to the R.I. Cannabis Control Commission, a year after signing legislation into...
McKee taps former Providence police deputy to head state revenue department
PROVIDENCE- Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Thursday nominated Thomas A. Verdi, former commander and deputy chief of police for the City of Providence, to...
McKee nominates 3 for R.I. Cannabis Control Commission
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Wednesday announced his three appointments to the R.I. Cannabis Control Commission, which will be tasked with regulatory...
Is Rhode Island making the right move in ending the sale...
Gov. Daniel J. McKee on May 10 said Rhode Island will join six other states, including Massachusetts, to end the sale of gas-powered vehicles in...
McKee issues executive order setting public sector emissions reduction targets
PROVIDENCE – Flanked by state agency and elected officials, Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Tuesday signed an executive order laying out new targets for...
McKee unveils budget proposals to spur housing across state
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee and Secretary of Housing Stefan Pryor on Friday announced a package of housing proposals, which include a low-income...
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