Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee swore in Steven G. O’Donnell as the twelfth Superintendent in Rhode Island State Police history in a private meeting Monday morning in the Governor’s office. The public swearing-in ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. this Saturday, May 14, on...
Providence, RI – After considerable effort and hard work by Senators Reed and Whitehouse and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Michael P. Lewis, the Ocean State will receive $28 million of the redirected high-speed rail Recovery Act funds rejected by the State of Florida.
Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today announced his nomination of five outstanding Rhode Islanders to positions on the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) Board.
“These five talented, experienced Rhode Islanders will bring a great deal of positive energy, experience, and...
Governor Lincoln D. Chafee has proclaimed May 5, 2011 to be a “Day of Prayer” in the State Rhode Island. The Proclamation encourages Rhode Islanders to recognize the many blessings and freedoms in their lives. In declaring this special day in Rhode Island, Governor Chafee joins Governors...
Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today announced his choice of Paula M. McNamara to serve as a member of the Rhode Island State Investment Commission (SIC) – a ten member body, chaired by General Treasurer Gina Raimondo, which is charged with investing state funds.
“Paula...
Cranston, RI – Rhode Island Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Administrator Lisa Holley announced today that effective Monday, May 2, 2011, a temporary Middletown branch office of the DMV will open at 999 West Main Road, Middletown. This temporary location will remain open until a permanent...
Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced plans today to lead a delegation of public and private sector representatives to Baltimore, Maryland this Friday, April 29th, to evaluate the University of Maryland Medical Center and BioPark as potential models for a medical, life-sciences,...
Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that he will formally swear in Steven G. O’Donnell as the twelfth Superintendent in Rhode Island State Police history at a State House ceremony on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.
The Governor announced O’Donnell as his choice to serve as State...
Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today directed that Rhode Island and U.S. flags remain at half-staff for the remainder of the day to honor the memory of Massachusetts National Guard Specialist Dennis C. Poulin of Cumberland, who was laid to rest this morning.
Flags may be raised to full-staff...
Cranston, RI – Lisa Holley, the Interim Administrator of the Rhode Island Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), announced today that the Department will open a temporary branch at 999 West Main Road in Middletown to better accommodate area residents affected by February’s branch closing. The new...
