Tag: Jim Thorsen
Ex-cabinet member Jim Thorsen tells his side of Philadelphia story
Former state administration director Jim Thorsen swore under oath to the Rhode Island Ethics Commission Tuesday that he never saw the croissants and cold...
Hearing slated for former state official accused of ethical misconduct in...
PROVIDENCE – A former state official accused of ethical misconduct during a now-infamous business trip to Philadelphia in 2023 will have a hearing before...
Ethics probe of 2 ex-officials from infamous Philadelphia trip launched
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Ethics Commission on Tuesday voted unanimously to investigate two former state leaders for their alleged behavior during a daylong trip...
Thorsen breaks silence over email from infamous Philadelphia trip
PROVIDENCE – Jim Thorsen, a former high-ranking state official, has broken his silence about an email that alleges misconduct by another top state official...
McKee turns over email alleging official’s misconduct
PROVIDENCE – Under orders by Attorney General Peter F. Nerhona, Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Thursday made public the email that details misconduct by...
M&G Trucking: PPP tax ‘could be devastating for us’
PROVIDENCE – Melody Majkut went from a feeling of relief when her business received a federal Paycheck Protection Program loan to shock after she...
McKee committed to PPP taxation over $150K
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee's proposal to tax forgiven Paycheck Protection Program loans greater than $150,000 would generate an estimated $67.7 million in revenue...
Raimondo makes staff changes as she prepares to depart for Washington
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo made staff changes at three pivotal state departments in consultation with Lt. Gov. Daniel J. McKee, the governor...
State announces changes to ‘pause grants’ for businesses
PROVIDENCE – More flexibility in how R.I businesses can apply for state grant funds during the two-week pause is expected to help grow demand,...
Revenue Director Furcolo nominated to lead R.I. Lottery
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Department of Revenue Director Mark A. Furcolo on Monday was nominated by Gov. Gina M. Raimondo to serve as the state’s...


















