Tag: House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi
Pryor to step down as R.I. housing secretary next month
PROVIDENCE – Stefan Pryor is stepping down next month from his post as Rhode Island’s housing secretary to take a job outside of government.
Olivia...
Lawmakers close out session with legislative flurry
PROVIDENCE – The General Assembly officially recessed early Friday but not before putting a number of new laws and amendments on the books.
While a...
R.I. Life Science Hub to host inaugural summit Tuesday
PROVIDENCE – While the search for a leader continues, the R.I. Life Science Hub is getting ready to host its inaugural summit Tuesday.
Neil Steinberg,...
House committee to vet McKee proposals to amend bank tax, purchase...
PROVIDENCE – The House Committee on Finance on Thursday questioned administration officials over two budget amendments proposed by Gov. Daniel J. McKee that if...
McKee proposes marketing campaign, grants for businesses harmed by bridge closure
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee and the R.I. Commerce Corp. on Wednesday announced new support for entities impacted by the partial closure...
McKee’s proposed cabinet raises include 43% boost for health director
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Administration on Tuesday held a brief public hearing on proposed salary increases for a dozen members of Gov....
Sales tax cut discussion on hold
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee is still trying to provide tax relief to state business and residents even though he failed to reduce...
McKee’s FY25 budget proposal prioritizes housing development, education and health care
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Thursday released his $13.68 billion spending proposal for the next fiscal year that prioritizes housing development and...
General Assembly opens 2024 legislative session
PROVIDENCE – State lawmakers convened on Smith Hill Tuesday to officially start the 2024 legislative session, in which House and Senate leaders delivered opening...
Under pressure to meet Jan. 1 deadline, town planners had a...
Since last summer, Warwick Planning Director Tom Kravitz has been racing against the clock. That’s why on a recent day he locked himself in...
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