Tag: Government
McKee nominates Charest to lead BHDDH
PROVIDENCE – A former CEO and president of Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket has been tapped by Gov. Daniel J. McKee and R.I. Health...
Providence school Superintendent Peters asked to resign by Infante-Green
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green Tuesday has asked Providence Superintendent of Schools Harrison Peters for his resignation, about a week after the arrest...
R.I. Foundation, McKee administration launch $150K initiative to support minority-owned businesses
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation and Gov. Daniel J. McKee jointly announced Monday that they are launching the $150,000 initiative to help enhance...
McKee backs bill allowing UI recipients to earn more
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Thursday trumpeted new legislation he hopes will bring people who have been unemployed for an extended period...
Should Rhode Island lawmakers OK a special tax on bottled and...
Legislation under consideration in the R.I. House and Senate would add a 1.5-cent-per-ounce tax on sugary drinks such as soda, sports drinks, energy drinks,...
Jones to serve as interim director of BHDDH
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee announced on Friday that Sec. Womazetta Jones will be immediately deployed to serve as interim director of the...
Bryant University not applying for continued funding for Confucius Institute
SMITHFIELD – Bryant University President Ross Gittell and Vice President for International Affairs Hong Yang, director of the university's Confucius Institute, jointly announced Monday...
RIPEC: R.I. comparatively underspends on higher education, but overspends on K-12
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council on Monday released a report how the Ocean State compares to the United States and New...
R.I. administration chief Smiley to step down
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Department of Administration Director Brett Smiley on Wednesday announced that he will step down from his post once Gov. Gina M....
KMS Solutions, LLC Awarded $50.8 Million Support Services Contract for Program...
On January 25, 2021, KMS Solutions, LLC was awarded a $50.8 million, five-year contract to provide Program Management, Systems Engineering, and Technical Assistance (SETA)...
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