Tag: K. Joseph Shekarchi
McKee administration formally appeals ruling against truck tolls
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee's administration on Wednesday filed a formal notice that it is appealing a federal judge's order to shut down...
McKee announces $20M grant program to address housing, hunger, behavioral health
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee along with state officials Thursday announced a new $20 million grant program through the Rhode Island Foundation that...
Despite no higher ed academy, Gilkey optimistic in state closing workforce...
PROVIDENCE – Optimism remains with the R.I. Office of Postsecondary Commissioner on the state addressing workforce shortages and helping residents achieve an education despite...
Will R.I. legislation on hospital mergers, acquisitions scare off suitors?
The state review process for buying or selling hospitals in Rhode Island is going to get tougher under newly approved legislation.
Meanwhile, one of the...
A 2nd try at renewable energy law
After a failed attempt last year, Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio is taking another crack at passing legislation that would require Rhode Island to...
ARPA funding, education and employer needs among priorities at legislative forum
PROVIDENCE – Universal preschool, meeting business and workforce needs, and how Rhode Island should respond to other pandemic and climate change challenges were highlighted...
Legislators slow to address tax incentive program deemed ineffective
An R.I. Office of Revenue Analysis report critical of a 28-year-old tax incentive program intended to create jobs hasn’t exactly inspired legislators to move...
Editor’s Choice: Gov. McKee to speak at EG Chamber expo
EDITOR’S CHOICE
Gov. McKee to speak at EG Chamber expo GOV. DANIEL J. MCKEE will be the featured guest speaker at the East Greenwich Chamber...
R.I. announces $12M in ARPA funds for housing grants
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee and state leaders announced Wednesday that the state is making $12 million available for grant opportunities to fund...
R.I.’s ban on happy hours questioned
After nearly three decades devoid of after-work drink specials, a push to legalize happy hour in Rhode Island is brewing again.
Rep. Karen Alzate, D-Pawtucket,...
