Governor Lincoln D. Chafee, joined by U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, other government leaders and environmental advocates at the West Warwick Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility, today signed an Executive Order, which creates the Rhode Island Executive Climate Change Council (ECCC). The ECCC...
Funds to increase competitiveness of R.I. agricultural products and local seafood
PROVIDENCE – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that the Department of Environmental Management is accepting applications for Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) grants, which will assist small or...
Preschools, child and family home care centers receive awards
Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today the release of the second round of Program Quality Improvement Grants funded by the Rhode Island Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge grant.
The grants...
Governor Lincoln D. Chafee, General Treasurer Gina M. Raimondo and attorneys representing public employee unions and retiree coalitions challenging changes to Rhode Island's state-administered pension system today announced a settlement agreement achieved through court-ordered mediation. Parties...
In Effect Beginning Thursday Morning
Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee has announced that Rhode Island State Government will enact its adverse weather policy commencing Thursday, February 13, 2014, for shifts beginning between 8:00 AM and ending at 12:00 PM.
In the event employees...
Duffy is a leader in the field of energy
Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today his nomination of Dennis J. Duffy of Cranston for the Board of Education, filling the seat vacated by Michael Grande.
"Dennis has more than two decades of experience as the...
Governor Chafee creates commission to draw additional
world-class sailing and marine events to Rhode Island
Providence, R.I. – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee signed last November Executive Order 13-07, which established the Rhode Island Sailing Events Commission. The Commission is charged...
R.I. agencies, school officials, law enforcement, firefighters join forces to design the guide
Providence, RI - Governor Chafee today unveiled the Model School Safety Plan developed in the wake of school incidents and in response to legislative mandates. The 300-page strategic blueprint...
In effect beginning tomorrow morning and ending at noon
Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee has announced that Rhode Island State Government will enact its adverse weather policy commencing tomorrow, Wednesday, February 5, 2014, for shifts beginning between 6:52 AM and ending at 12:00...
Former Westerly Town Manager Named to Governor's Staff
Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that Steven T. Hartford, formerly the Town Manager of Westerly, will join the Office of the Governor as Special Advisor to Policy and Legislative Affairs. The post was...
