Tag: Gov. Daniel J. McKee
WHO downgrades COVID pandemic, says it’s no longer emergency
GENEVA (AP) – The World Health Organization said Friday that COVID-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency, marking a symbolic end to the...
Uncertainty and opportunity expressed at Economic Outlook Breakfast
WARWICK – Rhode Island business, educational and political leaders on Wednesday expressed caution on the region’s short-term economic prospects that was balanced by optimism...
McKee expands legal services program for eviction prevention
PROVIDENCE – The state is expanding its legal services program for housing stability and eviction prevention.
Gov. Daniel J. McKee announced Wednesday the state has...
‘WaterFire Day’ celebrates release of 2023 schedule
PROVIDENCE – City and state officials Wednesday welcomed the 2023 WaterFire schedule by designating April 19 as “WaterFire Day,” complete with an evening lighting.
Organized...
Deckert nominated as new DCYF director
PROVIDENCE- Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Tuesday nominated former Illinois child welfare official Ashley Deckert to serve as the next permanent director of the...
Wavemaker Fellowship program accepting new round of applications
PROVIDENCE – Applications are now being accepted for the state’s Wavemaker Fellowship program, a student loan reimbursement program for graduates in certain fields that...
Opinions differ how funding delay impacts soccer stadium project
PAWTUCKET – With a timeout called on the central part of the funding for the Tidewater Landing project, supporters and detractors of the 10,500-seat...
Hughes stepping down as CCRI president on Aug. 31
WARWICK – After more than seven years at the helm, the president of the state’s community college will step away.
Meghan L. Hughes, who has...
Pay raises on the table for hundreds of state employees
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Administration held a public hearing Wednesday to introduce proposed salary increases for certain Cabinet level officials and agency...
Should Rhode Island boost to 15% its minimum share of government...
Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s fiscal 2024 budget plan includes a request for $123,000 for additional enforcement of minimum standards for government contracting awarded to...
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