# RI.gov: Rhode Island Government


State Government Press Releases

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01/26/2023
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 significant financial barriers to homeownership amplified by rising housing...
01/26/2023
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 Pre-K in his FY24 budget. He also discussed how Rhode Island Pre-K builds...
01/23/2023
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 Peter Butler, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Rhode Island...
01/19/2023
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today submitted his FY24 "RI Ready" budget to the General Assembly, putting forth key investments to ensure Rhode Island is ready to build on the state's momentum. The Governor's budget proposal focuses on maintaining a trend of fiscal responsibility with no...
01/19/2023
PROVIDENCE, RI – Andrea Palagi, Communications Director to Governor Dan McKee, today issued the following statement: "Today, Governor Dan McKee transmitted his FY24 budget proposal to the General Assembly. At his direction, the budget includes proposals to provide insurance coverage for abortion-
01/19/2023
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today named Marc Crisafulli as Chair of the I-195 Commission. "Marc Crisafulli understands economic development and has been a leader in Rhode Island's business community for decades," said Governor McKee. "I'm pleased to appoint him Chair of the I-195...
01/18/2023
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that he is deploying a new leadership team for the state's Department of Housing. The Governor has asked Stefan Pryor to serve as Rhode Island's Secretary of Housing and will be nominating him to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Rhode Island...
01/17/2023
January 17, 2023 As Prepared for Delivery Mister Speaker, Mister President, distinguished members of the Assembly, members of our Congressional Delegation, General Officers, Chief Justice and members of the Judiciary, municipal leaders, members of my cabinet and Rhode Islanders watching at...
01/17/2023
PROVIDENCE, RI – In his State of the State Address tonight, Governor Dan McKee rolled out a nearly $100 million tax relief plan to support Rhode Island families and businesses as part of his FY24 budget proposal. "Rhode Island families and businesses are ready for more tax relief and our...
01/11/2023
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today sent the following cabinet names for advice and consent to the Rhode Island Senate: Peter Alviti Jr., Director, Rhode Island Department of Transportation Peter Alviti joined RIDOT in 2015 and quickly worked with the Governor, the legislature, and...