Tag: Gov. Daniel J. McKee
Make the case for MBE expansion
The state last fiscal year exceeded its minimum 10% minority contracting standard for just the third time, and the first since 2019.
Now Gov. Daniel...
Not everyone is sold on McKee’s plan to boost MBE program
AFTER THE STATE last year exceeded the minimum requirements for awarding government contracts to minority- and women-owned businesses, Gov. Daniel J. McKee wants to...
R.I.’s COVID-19 state of emergency one of a few remaining in...
PROVIDENCE – It has been more than three years since the first case of COVID-19 was announced in Rhode Island by then-Gov. Gina M....
McKee makes push for $45M investment in life sciences
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Monday joined House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and a panel of stakeholders in the biotechnology and life...
State announces $700K in grants for local farmers, fishers
PROVIDENCE – More than 40 Rhode Island farmers and fishers were awarded funding through the state’s Local Agricultural and Seafood Act Grants program, Gov....
Cicilline’s departure sets stage for special election
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island voters will be returning to the polls sooner than planned, though the specific date is unconfirmed.
Moments after Rep. David Cicilline...
Pryor right choice to lead housing
Gov. Daniel J. McKee took an important step in developing a coordinated statewide plan for affordable housing by naming the highly qualified Stefan Pryor...
Smiley makes first moves to boost city income from colleges, hospitals
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett Smiley is making good on his campaign promise to bring in more tax revenue from the universities and hospitals that...
Should the General Assembly ban assault-style weapons in Rhode Island this...
Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Jan. 31 joined a host of state leaders in proposing a ban on assault-style weapons in Rhode Island.
McKee, Lt....
McKee budget proposes $5M for small-business energy upgrades
PROVIDENCE – Robert “Rocky” Kempenaar, a commercial developer who operates four hotels on Aquidneck Island and is in the approval process for a mixed-use development...
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