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DEM awards $4M in matching grants for outdoor recreational projects

Economic Activity 05/18/2022

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Environmental Management on Wednesday announced $4.1 million in matching grants for outdoor recreational projects across the state, according...

Recreational marijuana bill appears poised for passage with compromise reached

Economic Activity 05/17/2022

PROVIDENCE – Lawmakers appear to have ironed out their differences over how to regulate recreational marijuana, striking a compromise in amended legislation unveiled by...

State solicits private developers for downtown transit hub proposal

Government 05/12/2022

PROVIDENCE – The proposal to open a new, indoor transit hub on the edge of the I-195 Redevelopment District is finally advancing from vision...

Meals on Wheels Rhode Island gets $150K in AmeriCorps funding

Coronavirus 05/10/2022

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Tuesday announced that $150,000 in AmeriCorps funding has been awarded to Meals on Wheels Rhode Island for...

RHODE ISLAND is projected to collect $580 million more in revenue over the next two years than what was initially forecast, according to a report from WPRI. / PBN FILE PHOTO/CASSIUS SHUMAN

Report: R.I. expects to collect $580M more than forecast over next...

Economy 05/10/2022

PROVIDENCE – The state is projected to collect $580 million more in revenue over the next two years than budget officials had estimated a...

Cimini confirmed as R.I. Office of Healthy Aging director

Uncategorized 05/04/2022

PROVIDENCE – The state Senate on Tuesday confirmed Maria E. Cimini as director of the R.I. Office of Healthy Aging. Cimini assumes the permanent role...

GOV. DANIEL J. MCKEE has decided to participate in the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council's gubernatorial forum on Thursday, after committing to it earlier this year then dropping out. / SCREENSHOT COURTESY WJAR-TV

McKee reverses course, decides to participate in RIPEC debate

Government 05/02/2022

PROVIDENCE – In another change of plans, Gov. Daniel J. McKee has confirmed that he will participate in a Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council...

GOV. DANIEL J. MCKEE, along with Amos House, announced a landlord challenge Monday to provide permanent housing for more than 150 Rhode Island families and individuals who have been experiencing homelessness and staying in hotel shelters since the onset of the pandemic.

R.I. aims to house 150 struggling families through landlord bonuses

Government 05/02/2022

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee and Amos House are "challenging" landlords to use an incentive program that will pay them bonuses for providing...

GOV. DANIEL J. MCKEE held a press conference on Thursday in which he brushed off questions about his flagging polling numbers, addressed why he dropped out of an upcoming election forum and denied personal involvement with the termination of state contract to operate COVID-19 testing sites that was held by a rival gubernatorial candidate's company. / SCREENSHOT COURTESY WJAR-TV

McKee brushes off low poll numbers, not debating until papers filed

Government 04/28/2022

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Thursday brushed off questions about his flagging polling numbers, addressed why he dropped out of an upcoming...