New England States Seek ISO support for expanded
electrical transmission and natural gas capacity
Providence, RI - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that he, along with the other New England Governors, have asked ISO-New England (ISO-NE) to take initial steps needed to implement the...
In front of a joint session of the Rhode Island General Assembly at the Rhode Island State House, Governor Lincoln D. Chafee tonight presented his combined State of the State and Budget Address entitled "A Foundation for the Future."
Please see the attached remarks and budget presentation....
Initiative is part of overall strategy to make licensing & permitting efficient and easy
Governor Lincoln D. Chafee, the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR) Director Paul McGreevy and Office of Digital Excellence Chief Digital Officer Thom Guertin rolled out the State's new...
Governor Chafee: 25-year agreement means 10,000 jobs across all Quonset Business Park companies "only a matter of time"
Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that General Dynamics Electric Boat (EB) and the Quonset Development Corporation (QDC) have reached a new 25-year lease agreement...
Online resource highlights work of the Office; provides quick access to reports, data; transparent management of taxpayer dollars
Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today the launch of the Office of Management and Budget's new website www.omb.ri.gov.
"The Office of Management and Budget is...
Eight states file petition to require upwind states to take action
Eight Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States today petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to require upwind states to reduce air pollution generated within their borders, which causes asthma attacks, respiratory...
Eight downwind states file petition to require action
Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that Rhode Island is one of eight northeast and mid-Atlantic states petitioning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to require upwind states to reduce air pollution generated within their...
Initiative can bring more affordable, cleaner, and reliable power to six states
New England's Governors today committed their six states to an energy initiative designed to bring affordable, cleaner, and more reliable power to homes and businesses across the northeast. This initiative will...
17-member team to submit proposals for greater flexibility in schools, districts
Committed to seeking out new ways to provide greater autonomy and flexibility for teachers, principals, and superintendents, Governor Lincoln D. Chafee, along with the Board of Education and the Rhode Island...
Governor's Workforce Board to Invest
in Two Apprenticeships Programs
Funds from General Revenue to Support the Initiatives
Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that the Governor's Workforce Board has voted to invest up to $150,000 toward the development of two new non-traditional...
