Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today pardoned John Gordon, an Irish immigrant who was hanged in 1845 for the murder of Amasa Sprague. Gordon’s infamous trial and subsequent execution have become part of Rhode Island lore, with many believing he was wrongfully convicted.
In a...
Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today his choice of Janice E. DeFrances, Ed.D, to serve as Director of the Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF).
“Rhode Island children and families deserve the best advocates and caretakers available, and I believe we have...
Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today his selection of Michael Fine, MD as the recommended candidate for the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health.
“Dr. Fine brings to this position more than 25 years of experience as a primary care physician, and has been...
Cranston, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced today that Rhode Islanders interested in signing up for new Red Sox logo license plates can now submit pre-order information to the Red Sox Foundation. Those who submit their name, telephone number, and e-mail address...
Providence, RI – The Facilities Management Division of the Rhode Island Department of Administration (DOA-FM) has announced that, throughout this upcoming summer, a number of infrastructure improvements will take place throughout the John O. Pastore Center campus in Cranston and Zambarano...
Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) Executive Director J. David Smith will resign effective July 30 to pursue a career in academia. Smith has accepted the position of Director of Criminal Justice Graduate Studies at Salve Regina...
Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that he has nominated five outstanding Rhode Islanders to the Rhode Island Convention Center Authority (RICCA) Board of Commissioners.
The Governor’s nominees for appointment are: James S. Bennett, of Narragansett, and Scott Gunn,...
Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that he has nominated five outstanding Rhode Islanders to the Rhode Island Convention Center Authority (RICCA) Board of Commissioners.
The Governor’s nominees for appointment are: James S. Bennett, of Narragansett, and Scott Gunn,...
Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today his selection of Major General Kevin R. McBride, the commander of United States Army North’s Contingency Command Post 1, to serve as the Adjutant General of the State of Rhode Island and Commanding General of the Rhode Island National...
Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today announced that he will lead an official Rhode Island economic trade mission to Israel in November, the first Rhode Island business mission to that country in recent memory.
The Governor has asked the Rhode Island Economic Development...
