Providence, RI - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee will testify before a joint hearing of the House and Senate Finance Committees today, Monday, October 24, 2011.
The State House hearing has been called to review the Rhode Island Retirement Security Act of 2011 (RIRSA), the comprehensive pension...
Providence, RI – The State of Rhode Island recently applied for a grant totaling $74.5 million to fund the development, design, and technology procurement of its Health Benefit Exchange. The exchange, established by Executive Order 11-09, will function as an online marketplace for health...
Providence, RI – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, in a letter to Governor Lincoln D. Chafee, has formally issued a Secretarial Agricultural Disaster Designation for all Rhode Island counties for damage incurred during Tropical Storm Irene.
Governor Chafee had requested the declaration in a...
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...
