PROVIDENCE, R.I. - On Thursday evening, Governor Gina M. Raimondo will release her Fiscal Year 2016 budget. Rooted in the belief that everyone should have the chance to make it in Rhode Island, her budget will include significant investments to create opportunity for our students. "Helping...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Today, Governor Gina M. Raimondo called on the General Assembly to increase the minimum wage from the current $9.00 per hour to $10.10 per hour as quickly as possible. "Raising the minimum wage will help Rhode Island's working families by making work pay," said Raimondo. "We...

PROVIDENCE, R.I.- Governor Gina M. Raimondo recently nominated Christopher H. Little and Heather Tow-Yick to the Board of Directors of the Rhode Island Airport Corporation. Raimondo submitted their names to the Rhode Island State Senate for confirmation. "As we work to strengthen our economy,...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced her intent to nominate Kate Blacklock, Carmen Diaz-Jusino, Michelle Kwan and Lorén Spears to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA). Raimondo will submit these names for consideration to the Rhode Island State Senate for...

PROVIDENCE, R.I.- Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced her intent to nominate three new members to the Governor's Workforce Board. Raimondo submitted the following names for consideration to the Rhode Island State Senate for confirmation: • Suzanna "Suzy" Alba of Smithfield (...

PROVIDENCE, R.I.- Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced her intent to nominate Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott as the next Director of the Department of Health. Raimondo will submit Dr. Alexander-Scott's name for consideration to the Rhode Island State Senate for confirmation. "Healthy Rhode...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - With more snow expected to fall steadily throughout the evening and overnight tonight, Governor Gina M. Raimondo reminded Rhode Islanders to take caution on the roads. "As our state continues to face more snow and winter weather, I want to remind everyone again to please use...

Group tasked to improve delivery of health care services, lower costs PROVIDENCE, RI - Governor Gina M. Raimondo today appointed a diverse group of health care professionals, patient advocates, businesspeople and other policy leaders to address the structural challenges facing Rhode Island's...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Governor Gina M. Raimondo announced today the "Governor for a Day" essay contest as a way to encourage young girls to become leaders in their communities. This Women's History Month initiative is open to girls in 5th through 8th grade throughout the state. The winning essayist...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Governor Gina M. Raimondo today named Sister Therese Antone and Dr. Tim Murphy to the Rhode Island Ethics Commission. "My first Executive Order as Governor called for the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct in government," said Raimondo. "By appointing these...