Tag: Helena B. Foulkes
Election26: Foulkes would target middle-class growth as governor
(Editor’s note: This is the first in an occasional series of stories speaking with this year’s gubernatorial candidates about their economic vision for Rhode...
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1. Care New England cutting more than 30 leadership, nonclinical jobs. POSTED ONLINE: MAY 26 Care New England Health System is eliminating more than...
Election 2026: Foulkes pitches $150M Ocean Economy Investment Fund, regulatory reforms
PROVIDENCE – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Helena B. Foulkes on Thursday proposed borrowing $150 million to fund improvements to port infrastructure and supply chains in...
McKee campaign’s first TV ad takes aim at Foulkes’ healthcare record
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. gubernatorial race has now turned its attention toward healthcare.
The McKee for Governor campaign released its first ad on Wednesday, touting incumbent Gov. Daniel J. McKee's...
Election 2026: Foulkes adds new transportation and childcare programs to economic...
PROVIDENCE – Helena B. Foulkes on Wednesday released additional details of her campaign’s comprehensive economic plan that calls for state investments to create new...
Gubernatorial candidate Helena B. Foulkes and Gov. Daniel J. McKee have...
Gov. Daniel J. McKee and gubernatorial candidate Helena B. Foulkes both say they are eager to debate each other ahead of their Sept. 8...
Foulkes, McKee agree to Democratic primary debates
PROVIDENCE – Gubernatorial candidate Helena B. Foulkes on Wednesday challenged incumbent Gov. Daniel J. McKee to a minimum of three primary debates before early...
Ken Block enters governor’s race, again
PROVIDENCE – Barrington businessman Ken Block on Thursday declared his candidacy for governor, marking his third attempt at the state's highest office and his...
Foulkes unveils housing plan centered around a proposed millionaires tax
PROVIDENCE – Gubernatorial candidate Helena Buonanno Foulkes on Monday introduced her comprehensive “Rhode Home Program” housing plan that would create a revolving fund to...
House Speaker Shekarchi releases new package of housing bills
PROVIDENCE – House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi on Thursday announced a new package of legislation he is backing to facilitate new housing development and...
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