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Published on October 15, 2021 - 17:15 GMT

McKee-Matos Administration Releases Working Draft and Preliminary Recommendations for Propelling Rhode Island into the Next Decade ...

RHODE ISLAND, October 15 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Following 13 virtual community conversations on key priority areas such as education, workforce, and children and family issues, Governor Dan McKee and Lt. Governor Sabina Matos today rolled out RI 2030, a …

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Published on September 1, 2021 - 16:00 GMT

Governor McKee Signs Prescription Drug Affordability Bills

RHODE ISLAND, September 1 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, joined by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio and bill sponsors Senator Melissa A. Murray, Representative Brian Patrick Kennedy, Senator Walter S. Felag …

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Published on August 30, 2021 - 17:45 GMT

Governor McKee Signs Legislation to Support Rhode Island Seniors

RHODE ISLAND, August 30 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, joined by Senator Cynthia A. Coyne, and Representatives Joseph J. Solomon and Jason Knight today ceremonially signed into law two pieces of legislation to support Rhode Island's aging …

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Published on August 25, 2021 - 13:30 GMT

Governor McKee Directs Rhode Island Flags Lowered

RHODE ISLAND, August 25 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee has ordered the Rhode Island flag to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities and buildings in honor of former State Representative William L. "Bud" Alves. The flag will be …

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Published on August 24, 2021 - 14:00 GMT

FDA Grants Full Approval to Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine in People 16+

RHODE ISLAND, August 24 - PROVIDENCE, RI – With the announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has full approval for use in people 16 and older, Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of …

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Published on August 24, 2021 - 13:45 GMT

Governor McKee Announces Indoor K-12 Mask Requirement for Beginning of 2021-2022 School Year

RHODE ISLAND, August 24 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, joined by Department of Health Director Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH., and Department of Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, today announced that all students, teachers, school …

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Published on August 18, 2021 - 16:45 GMT

Governor McKee, Rhode Island Foundation announce the final $380,000 in RI Gives Vax Challenge grants as state hits 25,000 new ...

RHODE ISLAND, August 18 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Nonprofits on the frontlines of responding to the COVID-19 crisis have been awarded another $380,000 in grants in the final phases of the RI Gives Vax Challenge. The funding was triggered as a result of to the 25, …

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Published on August 17, 2021 - 16:45 GMT

Governor McKee, Rhode Island Department of Health, Rhode Island Department of Education, Community Partners Announce Full Schedule ...

RHODE ISLAND, August 17 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Department of Health, the Rhode Island Department of Education, and community partners have coordinated more than 100 back-to-school and community-based COVID-19 clinics …

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Published on August 16, 2021 - 19:45 GMT

Governor McKee Signs Legislation to Support Local Restaurants

RHODE ISLAND, August 16 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, joined by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, Representative Jacquelyn Baginski, Senator Hanna Gallo, Representative Robert Craven, and Senator Frank Lombardi today ceremonially signed into law …

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Published on August 16, 2021 - 15:30 GMT

Third Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Available for Some Immunocompromised Rhode Islanders Beginning August 14

RHODE ISLAND, August 16 - Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing that certain immunocompromised Rhode Islanders can begin receiving third doses of COVID-19 vaccine tomorrow, August 14th. Rhode Islanders who are …

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Published on August 13, 2021 - 20:00 GMT

Governor McKee, RIDOH Joint Statement on FDA/CDC Announcements on Third COVID-19 Dose for Immunocompromised Individuals

RHODE ISLAND, August 13 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Department of Health Director Nicole Alexander-Scott, M.D., M.P.H. issued the following joint statement on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for …

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Published on August 11, 2021 - 16:30 GMT

Governor McKee Signs Legislation on Doula Services

RHODE ISLAND, August 11 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, joined by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, Representative Marcia Ranglin-Vassell, and Senator Ana Quezada today held a ceremonial bill signing for legislation (2021-H 5929A, 2021-S 0484A) …

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Published on August 4, 2021 - 15:45 GMT

Governor McKee Signs Multiple Bills Supporting Women's Health and Equity

RHODE ISLAND, August 4 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee was joined by Representatives Justine A. Caldwell, Susan Donovan, Carol Hagan McEntee, and Katherine S. Kazarian; Senators Gayle Goldin, Valarie J. Lawson, and V. Susan Sosnowski; House Speaker …

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Published on August 3, 2021 - 15:45 GMT

RI Reaches Next Milestone in RI Gives Vax Challenge: Governor McKee, Rhode Island Foundation Announce $150,000 in Grants to ...

RHODE ISLAND, August 3 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Foundation announced today that they will award another $150,000 in grants to nonprofits on the frontlines of responding to COVID-19 as part of the RI Gives Vax Challenge. …

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Published on July 30, 2021 - 19:15 GMT

Governor McKee Signs Rhode Island African Heritage and History Curriculum Bill

RHODE ISLAND, July 30 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, joined by Representative Anastasia Williams, Senator Tiara Mack, Executive Director of the Providence Preservation Society Brent Runyon, and Managing Director of the Rhode Island Black Heritage …

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Published on July 29, 2021 - 13:15 GMT

Governor McKee, RIDE, and RIDOH Release Updated School Guidance for Fall

RHODE ISLAND, July 29 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, and Director of the Department of Health Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH today released an updated PreK-12 Health and Safety Guidance for the 2021- …

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Published on July 28, 2021 - 21:45 GMT

Governor McKee Signs Two LGBTQ+ Bills into Law

RHODE ISLAND, July 28 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee was joined by Representatives John G. Edwards and Edith H. Ajello; Senators Melissa A. Murray and Meghan E. Kallman; and advocates for the LGBTQ+ community today for the ceremonial signing of …

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Published on July 26, 2021 - 17:15 GMT

Governor McKee Signs Outdoor Dining Bill into Law

RHODE ISLAND, July 26 - NARRAGANSETT, RI – Governor Dan McKee was joined by Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee, Sen. Alana M. DiMario, Narragansett Town Manager James Tierney, and local restaurant owners today for the ceremonial signing of legislation (2021-H 6119B …

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