Tag: R.I. National Guard
McKee declares state of emergency over loss of SNAP benefits
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Tuesday declared a state of emergency with thousands of Rhode Island residents set to lose food assistance...
Alexandra Curtis
PBN 40 Under Forty Awards 2025
ALEXANDRA CURTIS | 33
Public affairs officer, R.I. National Guard
What is the biggest challenge currently facing your industry and how...
PBN announces 2025 40 Under Forty honorees
PROVIDENCE – Forty young professionals were selected as the winners of Providence Business News’ 21st annual 40 Under Forty Awards program.
The honorees were chosen...
Ciccone can vote on assault weapons ban, other gun bills, R.I....
Senate Majority Leader Frank Ciccone’s side business selling guns out of his house does not prevent him from discussing and voting on an assault-style weapons...
Retired R.I. National Guard commander appointed to state ethics panel
PROVIDENCE – Retired Maj. Gen. Christopher P. Callahan, the former commander of the R.I. National Guard, has been appointed to the R.I. Ethics Commission,...
Chevalier named commanding general of R.I. National Guard
PROVIDENCE – Brigadier Gen. Andrew J. Chevalier has been named the 45th adjutant general of Rhode Island and commanding general of the R.I. National...
Groundbreaking celebrated for runway project at Quonset State Airport
NORTH KINGSTOWN – The runway rebuild at Quonset State Airport is clear for takeoff.
State and local officials joined the R.I. Airport Corp. Friday to...
Girl Scouts donate nuts, candy to R.I. military members
WARWICK – Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England donated more than 2,484 containers of nuts to Rhode Island service members who will be stationed...
Bill proposes tax deductions for R.I. National Guard members sent on...
PROVIDENCE – A new measure introduced by a state lawmaker would offer tax deductions for R.I. National Guard members who serve on health-related assignments,...
Five Questions With: Marc R. Pappas
Marc R. Pappas | Senior adviser and chief COVID administrator, R.I. Office of the Governor
1. How does your role as chief COVID administrator differ...


















