Providence, RI – One of Governor Lincoln D. Chafee’s top economic development priorities is the successful development of the valuable land opened up by the relocation of I-195 in downtown Providence. Since taking office in January, Governor Chafee has led a number of fact-finding trips to...
Providence, RI – The Rhode Island Senate today voted to grant advice and consent to Governor Lincoln D. Chafee’s seven nominees for the I-195 Redevelopment District Commission.
The Commission, which was established by legislation signed into law by Governor Chafee on July 9, will help guide...
Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today convened members of his Cabinet and staff for a day-long retreat to look back over the past nine months and discuss the Governor’s legislative and policy agenda and priorities.
“As we approach the special legislative session on pensions...
Providence, R.I. – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee will travel to New York Monday to participate in a panel discussion on education featuring Governors from across the country. The event is part of NBC News’ Education Nation, an initiative designed to engage the country in a solutions-focused...
Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee will travel to the White House tomorrow at the invitation of President Barack Obama to participate in an announcement regarding flexibility for states in the administration of No Child Left Behind.
“I am pleased to join President Obama and...
Central Falls, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee joined Central Falls Receiver Judge Robert G. Flanders, Jr. at City Hall this afternoon to announce a five year financial plan designed to bring the troubled city back to fiscal stability.
"Six weeks ago, I stood here with Judge Flanders and his...
Providence, RI – Today, Governor Lincoln D. Chafee issued Executive Order 11-09, establishing the Rhode Island Health Benefits Exchange, a critical milestone in getting all Rhode Islanders covered with affordable health insurance. Additionally, Governor Chafee appointed the public members of the...
Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee and General Treasurer Gina M. Raimondo issued the following joint statement concerning today’s Superior Court ruling in Council 94 v. Chafee and Raimondo, a union challenge to the 2009, 2010 pension amendments enacted by the General Assembly:
“...
Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that he will ask President Obama to declare Rhode Island a disaster area.
“The work performed by our local, state, and federal emergency management partners indicates that the amount of damage sustained due to Tropical...
Westerly, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee visited the Misquamicut area of Westerly this afternoon to view the damage sustained during Tropical Storm Irene. The Governor met with local residents and business owners who were affected by yesterday’s storm.
“This is the worst coastal erosion...
