More than $800,000 Awarded to Train Nearly 2,700 Employees
Providence, RI - The Governor's Workforce Board Rhode Island has awarded $810,000 in matching Incumbent Worker Training grants to improve the skills of nearly 2,700 employees of 48 Rhode Island-based companies. Grants range in size from $
Fierro Has Extensive Government, Labor Relations Experience
Providence, RI - Governor Lincoln Chafee today announced his nomination of Chris Fierro to serve as Chairman of the three-member Rhode Island Board of Review, occupying the seat representing the public.
"Chris will bring...
Bristol, RI - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today unveiled an electric vehicle charging station at Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island, the first in a network of up to 50 electric vehicle charging stations to be installed throughout the state over the next three months.
Governor...
Widely Respected Medical Professional Has Decades of Experience at Highest Levels of Health Care Industry
Providence, RI - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today announced his nomination of Dr. Kathleen C. Hittner to lead the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner, the first state agency...
Providence, RI - BBC Travel has recognized Rhode Island's capital city, Providence, as one of the world's top 21 "under-the-radar" destinations, noting its outstanding universities, historic buildings and neighborhoods, renowned restaurants, and diverse cultural offerings such as the RISD museum...
On July 28, Entrance Fees Waived At All RI State Beaches
Providence, RI - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today announced that Rhode Island's annual Governor's Bay Day celebration is scheduled for Sunday, July 28. Throughout the course of the day, entrance fees will be waived at all Rhode Island...
Accomplished Attorney Has Extensive Legal Experience, Including Arguments Before U.S. Supreme Court
Providence, RI - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today announced his nomination of attorney Sandra A. Lanni for Associate Justice of the Rhode Island Family Court, to fill the seat vacated by Raymond E.
Funding from Governor's Workforce Board, RI Department of Human Services
Providence, RI - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee, joined by Providence Mayor Angel Taveras and Cranston Mayor Allan Fung at a State House press conference today, announced $2.1 million in state and federal funding for youth...
Rhode Island Continues to Move Forward with Expansion
of Renewable Energy Sources
Providence, RI - The U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Bureau (BOEM) today announced the first-ever competitive lease sale for renewable energy on the U.S. Outer...
Brings Total NEG Funding Received to $1 Million
Providence, RI - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) has received an additional $500,000 National Emergency Grant (NEG) from the U.S. Department of Labor. The funding will assist...
