# RI.gov: Rhode Island Government


State Government Press Releases

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06/01/2023
NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI – Today, Governor Dan McKee, North Kingstown Town Manager A. Ralph Mollis and Town Council President Gregory Mancini signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. "We all want our students to be the best in class when it comes to education, which comes from hard work both inside...
06/01/2023
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today issued an official writ of election declaring a special election for Rhode Island's first congressional district seat vacated by Congressman David Cicilline. "I want to thank Congressman Cicilline for his 12 years of dedication and service representing...
05/30/2023
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Human Services, in partnership with the Rhode Island Association for the Education of Young Children, today announced the Step Up to Child Care WAGE$® Program (WAGE$) is now available as a pilot to child care professionals in...
05/30/2023
PROVIDENCE, RI — Governor Dan McKee, Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, and Providence Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez today joined PPSD administrators, educators, students, and families at Sgt. Cornel Young, Jr. & Charlotte Woods Elementary School in...
05/26/2023
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee is directing U.S. and Rhode Island flags at all state agencies and buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until 12:00 p.m. on Monday, May 29, in observation of Memorial Day. Flags should return to full-staff at noon. Governor McKee also released the...
05/23/2023
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced a statewide initiative to increase awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a long-term benefit to help lower-income families pay for high-speed internet. The ACP is a $14.2 billion federal broadband benefit funded by the...
05/22/2023
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced an Executive Order re-establishing the position of a Rhode Island Chief Resilience Officer (CRO). Previously based at the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, the CRO, per the Executive Order, will work at the Department of Environmental Management (...
05/19/2023
SMITHFIELD, RI – On Wednesday, Governor Dan McKee and Smithfield Town Manager Randy R. Rossi signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. "If we are going to catch up with our neighboring states, we know there needs to be additional learning time outside of the school day. Our out-of-school...
05/19/2023
SMITHFIELD, RI – On Wednesday, Governor Dan McKee and Smithfield Town Manager Randy R. Rossi signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. "If we are going to catch up with our neighboring states, we know there needs to be additional learning time outside of the school day. Our out-of-school...
05/18/2023
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today issued the following statement after signing the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act into law. "Here in Rhode Island, we will always protect a woman's right to choose and ensure equal access to these crucial health care services," said Governor Dan McKee. "