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Rhode Island Becomes First New England State to Announce the Launch of $31 Million Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
September 17, 2024
PROVIDENCE, RI – On Sep 17th, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm, joined by Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER), announced the launch of the Home… Read More

Joint Statement from Governor McKee and Lt. Governor Matos on the 23rd Anniversary of September 11, 2001

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
September 11, 2024
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Lives Lost PROVIDENCE, RI – In remembrance of the 23rd anniversary of September 11, 2001, Governor Dan McKee and Lt. Governor Sabina Matos released the… Read More

McKee Administration Announces Launch of Washington Bridge Small Business Grant Program

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
September 9, 2024
Applications for this new grant program will open on Tuesday, Sept. 10 PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce Liz Tanner, Senate Majority Whip Valarie… Read More

Rhode Island, Massachusetts Announce Largest Offshore Wind Selection in New England History

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
September 6, 2024
Selection of 2,878 megawatts from three projects will power the equivalent of 1.4 million Massachusetts homes and over 125,000 Rhode Island homes PROVIDENCE, RI – Rhode Island and… Read More

Governor McKee Signs Legislation Creating the Rhode Island Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
September 5, 2024
Bill ensures access to a retirement savings plan to support the financial success of all Rhode Islanders PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee was joined on Sep 5th, by General Treasurer James… Read More

Governor McKee Signs Primary Voting Bill

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
September 4, 2024
WEST WARWICK, RI — At West Warwick Town Hall on Wednesday, Governor Dan McKee was joined by Secretary of State Gregg Amore, and bill sponsors Representative Patricia Serpa (D-District 27) and… Read More

Governor McKee, First Lady Recognize August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
August 30, 2024
Rhode Island State House to be lit purple on Friday and Saturday PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and First Lady Susan McKee are recognizing August 31 as International Overdose Awareness… Read More

Governor McKee Signs Housing Legislative Package into Law

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
August 29, 2024
Bills will help accelerate housing production and increase Rhode Island's housing stock WARWICK, RI – At the Warwick Housing Authority on Thursday, Governor Dan McKee ceremonially signed a… Read More

Governor McKee, First Lady, DEM Announce New Round of Litter-Free Rhode Island Microgrant Program

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
August 28, 2024
Funding open to all types of projects; cleanups focused on coastal cleanups will be given priority PROVIDENCE, RI — On Aug 28th, Governor Dan McKee, First Lady Susan McKee, and the Rhode… Read More

Governor McKee Appoints Dr. Jill Harrison to Serve on Rhode Island Ethics Commission

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
August 27, 2024
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee on Aug 27th, announced his appointment of Dr. Jill Hume Harrison to serve on the Rhode Island Ethics Commission. Dr. Harrison is a sociologist currently… Read More

Governor McKee Signs Executive Order to Better Support Rhode Islanders with Disabilities

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
August 22, 2024
PROVIDENCE, RI — Last week, Governor Dan McKee signed an executive order establishing the state's Olmstead Advisory Group to help Rhode Island strengthen collaboration across government, and,… Read More

Governor McKee, Rhode Island Department of Education Award $5 Million in Funding for ELA, Math Instructional Coaching

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
August 16, 2024
PROVIDENCE, RI – As Rhode Island prepares for the 2024-2025 school year, Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) on… Read More

Attorney General Neronha, Governor McKee Announce Lawsuit Against Washington Bridge Contractors

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
August 16, 2024
PROVIDENCE, RI – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, Governor Dan McKee, and the outside legal team of Max Wistow and Jonathan Savage on Aug 16th, announced the filing of a lawsuit against 13… Read More

Governor McKee Signs Health Care Legislative Package into Law

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
August 16, 2024
PROVIDENCE, RI – During an event in Cranston on Aug 16th, Governor Dan McKee ceremonially signed seven bills into law as part of a health care package aimed at improving outcomes, increasing… Read More

McKee Administration Partners with Chambers of Commerce to Survey Rhode Island Businesses about Employee Training

From: Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee
August 13, 2024
PROVIDENCE – In support of its Rhode to Prosperity Initiative, the McKee Administration is partnering with local Chambers of Commerce to distribute an online survey that will help identify best… Read More