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Published on February 21, 2023 - 20:01 GMT

Governor McKee, DEM, Legislators Announce Commitment to Grant Program Helping Grow Agricultural, Seafood Businesses

RHODE ISLAND, February 21 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, and the Rhode Island General Assembly pledged their support to continue funding the Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA), an important catalyst in …

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Published on February 20, 2023 - 20:48 GMT

Governor McKee Statement on 20th Anniversary of Station Nightclub Fire

RHODE ISLAND, February 20 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee released the following statement today to mark the 20th anniversary of the Station nightclub fire: "February 20th will forever be a tragic and difficult day in Rhode Island's history …

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Published on February 20, 2023 - 20:47 GMT

Governor McKee Nominates Collin Geiselman for Rhode Island Public Defender

RHODE ISLAND, February 20 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced today that he has nominated Collin Geiselman to be the Rhode Island Public Defender. Geiselman has served as the Assistant Public Defender since 2003, as well as Chief of the Trial …

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Published on February 11, 2023 - 02:53 GMT

Governor McKee Nominates Six Judicial Candidates to the Bench

RHODE ISLAND, February 10 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced six judicial nominations to fill vacancies on the Superior Court, District Court, and Workers' Compensation Court. "It is an honor to appoint these six judges who will …

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Published on February 9, 2023 - 23:14 GMT

Governor McKee, RI DCYF and St. Mary's Home for Children Announce Agreement for an Expanded Psychiatric Residential Treatment ...

RHODE ISLAND, February 9 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) and St. Mary's Home for Children have entered into an agreement for an expanded Psychiatric …

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Published on February 9, 2023 - 06:22 GMT

Governor McKee Launches New Round of Site Readiness, Main Street Grant Programs to Spur Local Economic Development

RHODE ISLAND, February 8 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced today the launch of a new round of grant programs administered by Rhode Island Commerce – Site Readiness and the Main Street Rhode Island Streetscape Improvement Fund. "As a …

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Published on February 9, 2023 - 06:22 GMT

Governor McKee Statement on State of the Union Address

RHODE ISLAND, February 8 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee issued the following statement in response to President Joseph R. Biden's State of the Union Address: "In his address tonight, President Biden outlined the historic progress that his …

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Published on February 7, 2023 - 05:34 GMT

Governor McKee, BHDDH Announce Next Steps for New Eleanor Slater Hospital Facility

RHODE ISLAND, February 6 - PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration today shared new details on its plan to invest more than $100 million for enhancements to the Eleanor Slater Hospital campus in Burrillville. The new facility will broaden Eleanor Slater …

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Published on February 7, 2023 - 05:34 GMT

Governor McKee Hosts Student Roundtable to Highlight Higher Education Investments in #RIReady Budget

RHODE ISLAND, February 6 - WARWICK, RI – On Monday morning, Governor Dan McKee, Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Rhode Island Commissioner of Postsecondary Education Shannon Gilkey, Community College of Rhode Island President Meghan Hughes, and education …

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Published on February 6, 2023 - 15:33 GMT

McKee Administration Officially Opens New Emergency Shelter in Providence

RHODE ISLAND, February 6 - PROVIDENCE, RI – In a continuing effort to address chronic street homelessness in Rhode Island, the McKee Administration today announced the official opening of a new shelter facility in Providence. The facility on Hartford …

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Published on February 3, 2023 - 04:10 GMT

In Advance of Extreme Cold, McKee Administration Reminds Rhode Islanders to Take Health Precautions

RHODE ISLAND, February 2 - In advance of the extreme cold expected this weekend, the McKee Administration is reminding all Rhode Islanders about ways to stay healthy and safe. According to the National Weather Service, Rhode Island will experience …

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Published on February 3, 2023 - 04:10 GMT

Reminder: Rhode Island's Preparations for 48-Hour Cold Snap

RHODE ISLAND, February 2 - PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration is reminding Rhode Islanders of the resources and health guidance available to help keep residents safe during the extreme cold temperatures forecasted for Friday and Saturday. The Rhode …

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Published on February 1, 2023 - 18:12 GMT

Governor McKee, State Officials Announce RIDOT as First State Agency to Reach 100 Percent LED Conversion

RHODE ISLAND, February 1 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT), and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) announced today that RIDOT is the first Rhode Island state agency to fully convert …

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Published on February 1, 2023 - 04:15 GMT

Governor McKee, Commerce Corporation Approve Innovation Vouchers and Network Matching Grants to Help Fund R&D and Business ...

RHODE ISLAND, January 31 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Board of Directors for Rhode Island Commerce last night approved five Innovation Vouchers and five Innovation Network Matching Grants. With these awards, there have now been 110 …

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Published on February 1, 2023 - 04:14 GMT

Governor McKee, General Officers, State Legislators, Gun Safety Advocates Highlight Introduction of Assault Weapons Ban Bill

RHODE ISLAND, January 31 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee was joined by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, General Treasurer James A. Diossa, bill sponsors Representative Jason Knight and …

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Published on January 31, 2023 - 00:59 GMT

Governor McKee, EOHHS Announce Medical Respite Care Pilot

RHODE ISLAND, January 30 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health & Human Services (EOHHS) announced today the launch of a pilot program aimed at addressing the needs of Rhode Islanders who are experiencing …

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Published on January 27, 2023 - 02:44 GMT

Governor McKee Continues #RIReady Budget Tour by Highlighting Proposed Investments in Pre-K

RHODE ISLAND, January 26 - CENTRAL FALLS, RI – Governor Dan McKee on Thursday morning continued his #RIReady Budget Tour at The Children's Workshop, an early education child care facility in Central Falls, where he outlined the proposed investments in …

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Published on January 27, 2023 - 02:44 GMT

Governor McKee Announces Launch of Statewide Program to Help First-time Homebuyers

RHODE ISLAND, January 26 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced the launch of the new RI Statewide Down payment assistance grant, that aims to create more homeownership opportunities for first-time homebuyers. The program addresses …

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Published on January 27, 2023 - 02:44 GMT

Governor McKee Kicks Off #RIReady Budget Tour at East Providence Small Business

RHODE ISLAND, January 26 - EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – Joined by state and local leaders, Governor Dan McKee on Tuesday morning kicked off his #RIReady Budget Tour at Feast & Fettle, a small business in East Providence that has grown exponentially thanks in …

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Published on January 24, 2023 - 01:37 GMT

Governor McKee, Federal, State, and Local Partners Mark Opening of New Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center

RHODE ISLAND, January 23 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressmen David Cicilline and Seth Magaziner, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Region 1 Administrator …

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