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Governor McKee Slams Trump Administration for Denying Rhode Island’s Appeal for Federal Blizzard Disaster Relief
Rhode Island Governor
Published on Thursday, September 03, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s denial of Rhode Island’s appeal of the President’s decision to withhold federal disaster...
Governor McKee Slams Trump Administration for Denying Rhode Island’s Appeal for Federal Blizzard Disaster Relief
Rhode Island Governor
RHODE ISLAND, September 4 - Published on Thursday, September 03, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s denial of Rhode Island’s appeal of the President’s decision to...
RIDE Secures $3.68 Million Federal Grant to Strengthen Special Education Across Rhode Island
Rhode Island Department of Education
Published on Friday, September 04, 2026 Five-year award will support the Rhode Island Special Education (RISE) Initiative and expand pathways for special educators to improve outcomes for students with disabilities, statewide SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 |...
McKee Administration Awards $38.7 Million to Support The Production of 147 New Affordable Homes Across Rhode Island
Rhode Island Governor
RHODE ISLAND, September 3 - Published on Thursday, August 27, 2026 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Dan McKee, the Executive Office of Housing (EOH), and RIHousing today announced $38.7 million in the final wave of awards through the state’s 2026...
New Report Shows Rhode Island’s Progress on Primary Care Reimbursement Rates; Governor McKee Commits to National-Leading New Investment
Rhode Island Governor
RHODE ISLAND, September 2 - PROVIDENCE, RI – A new September 2026 report from the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) [zk8ngbyab.cc.rs6.net] highlights that Rhode Island has made significant progress strengthening Medicaid...
McKee Administration Awards $38.7 Million to Support The Production of 147 New Affordable Homes Across Rhode Island
Rhode Island Governor
Published on Thursday, August 27, 2026 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Dan McKee, the Executive Office of Housing (EOH), and RIHousing today announced $38.7 million in the final wave of awards through the state’s 2026 consolidated “One Stop” housing...
Rhode Island Superior Court Rules for Burrillville Resident Dismissing Town's Counterclaim, Barred by Anti-SLAPP Statute
EIN Presswire
Court finds resident's opposition to artificial turf project was constitutionally protected petitioning activity NEWPORT, RI, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Rhode Island Superior Court has granted summary judgment to...
New Report Shows Rhode Island’s Progress on Primary Care Reimbursement Rates; Governor McKee Commits to National-Leading New Investment
Rhode Island Governor
PROVIDENCE, RI – A new September 2026 report from the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) [zk8ngbyab.cc.rs6.net] highlights that Rhode Island has made significant progress strengthening Medicaid reimbursement for primary care....
MPD Seeking Suspect in Rhode Island Avenue Burglary
Metropolitan Police Department - Washington D.C.
The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying the suspect in the burglary of an establishment in Northeast.
Attorney General Neronha helps secure $170 million in bill credits, climate mandates on behalf of Rhode Island ratepayers
State of Rhode Island Attorney General
Published on Thursday, August 27, 2026 The PUC rejects Rhode Island Energy’s efforts to maximize profits following the Office’s successful advocacy Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced that his Office helped secure $170 million in...
Ocean Business Comes to America: Inaugural USA Event to Debut in Rhode Island in 2027
Rhode Island Commerce
Rhode Island selected to host leading global industry event; expected to welcome more than 1,500 ocean-technology professionals, 100 exhibitors and 75 live demonstrations to Newport in September 2027. BRIGHTON, U.K. – August 27, 2026 – Ocean...
More than 950 Swimmers to Fight Cancer at 17th Annual Swim Across America - Rhode Island Open Water Swim on Sept. 12
EIN Presswire
Nation’s Largest Swim Across America Event Honors Retired Providence College Coach John O’Neill; Proceeds Support Cancer Research at Women & Infants Hospital NARRAGANSETT, RI, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Swim Across...
Rhode Island-based Jobs rose by 700 from June; July Unemployment Rate decreased to 3.9 Percent
Department of Labor and Training Rhode Island
Published on Thursday, August 20, 2026 CRANSTON, R.I. – Jobs at Rhode Island businesses rose by 700 in July as the state’s unemployment rate decreased to 3.9 percent.
Rhode Island-based Jobs rose by 700 from June; July Unemployment Rate decreased to 3.9 Percent
Department of Labor and Training Rhode Island
Published on Thursday, August 20, 2026 CRANSTON, R.I. – Jobs at Rhode Island businesses rose by 700 in July as the state’s unemployment rate decreased to 3.9 percent.
Rhode Island Department of Education Releases 2026 State of Education Highlighting Progress Across Student Achievement, Attendance, and School Transformation
Rhode Island Department of Education
Published on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) released the agency's 2026 State of Education report, Progress by Design, highlighting...
Rhode Island Opens Approval Process for Workforce Pell Grant Providers
Rhode Island Governor
RHODE ISLAND, August 17 - Published on Friday, August 14, 2026 New federal program expands federal aid for eligible workforce training programs PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner...
Rhode Island Opens Approval Process for Workforce Pell Grant Providers
Rhode Island Governor
Published on Friday, August 14, 2026 New federal program expands federal aid for eligible workforce training programs PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner (RIOPC) announced the opening...
Rhode Island makes history with license plates celebrating Dominican heritage
Rhode Island General Assembly
STATE HOUSE — Rhode Island made history with the creation of a special commemorative license plate honoring Dominican heritage, culture and identity.
Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Commend Rhode Island High Schools as U.S. News Ranks State 8th in Nation
Rhode Island Department of Education
Published on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green today commended Rhode Island's students, educators, school leaders, and families following the release of the 2026-2027...
Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Commend Rhode Island High Schools as U.S. News Ranks State 8th in Nation
Rhode Island Governor
RHODE ISLAND, August 19 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green today commended Rhode Island's students, educators, school leaders, and families following the release of the 2026-2027 U.S. News Best...
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