Tag: Jonathan Womer
New housing law gives engineers say over building code reform
Rosebrook Commons is on track to become a vibrant mixed-use development at 1747 West Main Road in Middletown, featuring six buildings with 144 residential...
House rejects McKee’s proposed $82K in cabinet pay raises, Senate up...
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. House of Representatives voted unanimously Tuesday 68-0 to reject Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s proposed cabinet pay raises for 11 state...
Disputed $15.5B R.I. Medicaid contract canceled amid new federal requirements
Rhode Island officials have scrapped a tentative, $15.5 billion, five-year contract to manage the state Medicaid program amid new federal rules, Kerri White, a...
After Blue Cross, Tufts appeal $15B Medicaid contract, state agrees to...
Rhode Island officials have agreed to take a fresh look at the bids received for a five-year, $15.5 billion Medicaid contract based on an appeal by...
Citizens Bank commercial space in East Providence eyed for state offices
The R.I. Department of Administration is looking to acquire a 210,000-square foot building in East Providence from Citizens Bank for use as state offices.
Built...
Independent Man being removed from Statehouse for cleaning, restoration
PROVIDENCE – For only the second time in the state's history, the Independent Man will be temporarily removed from the top of the Statehouse.
The...
R.I. budget director to leave at end of Aug.
PROVIDENCE – Jonathan Womer, director of the R.I. Office of Management and Budget, will leave his position on Aug. 27, the R.I. Department of...
McKee proposes small-business grants, recreational marijuana sales in $11.17B budget
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Thursday unveiled an $11.17 billion budget proposal that would provide grants to small businesses struggling amid the...
Latest R.I. House fiscal analysis puts FY 21 budget deficit at...
PROVIDENCE – It’s clear the state is facing a deficit in its fiscal year 2021 budget, but exactly how much depends on who you...
R.I. state budget gap shrinks to $114M
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island's elected leaders were projecting a budget gap of more than $800 million in May due to the economic shock of...
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