Providence, R.I. – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan has accepted his invitation to participate in a "Charter Forum," which will highlight the role of Rhode Island's 1663 Colonial Charter in shaping American jurisprudence. The forum will take...
A Step in the Right Direction for Regulatory Reform
Providence, R.I. - As part of his accelerated Regulatory Reform Initiative, Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today announced the release of the Period One Regulatory Look Back Report, which was issued by the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB)...
Brings Experience that Will Help Businesses Navigate Regulatory Process
Providence, R.I. - In an ongoing effort to make doing business easier in the state, Rhode Island Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Peter Marino today announced that Nancy Scarduzio has been named as the Office...
Providence, R.I. - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today announced the State House dome will be illuminated green today, August 2, in recognition of National Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month. The lighting is a symbol of support for those affected by the disease, and those who work to fund and...
Providence, R.I. – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that an initial award of $625,000 in United States Housing and Urban Development (HUD) disaster recovery funds has been approved for use on repair and replacement projects in Washington and Newport counties. The funds represent the...
Article Praises the City's Scenic Backdrop and Multitude of Activities
Providence, R.I. - Cheapflights Travel blog has named Newport, Rhode Island, one of the world's top 10 "up-and-coming gay wedding destinations." The article comes following Rhode Island's legalization of marriage equality,...
Martha Sheridan Becomes Fourth Woman to Serve in Role
Providence, RI – Martha Sheridan, president and CEO of the Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau, has been named to the Chair of the Board of Directors for the tourism trade organization Destination Marketing Association...
Mancuso to Withdraw Waiver with Ethics Commission; Governor Recommends Current RIDE Chief of Staff to Support Board of Education Mancuso to Withdraw Waiver with Ethics Commission; Governor Recommends Current RIDE Chief of Staff to Support Board of Education
Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D.
Grants Include Training for ProvPort Crane Operators
Providence, RI - One of the most recent Governor's Workforce Board Express Grants helped train eight Waterson Terminal Services employees to become certified operators of two new mobile harbor cranes at ProvPort. The cranes, purchased...
Mancuso Brings Experience as Former Board of Governor, Current Chairperson of the Board of Education to Interim Role
Providence, RI - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today his recommendation that Eva-Marie Mancuso be appointed as Rhode Island's interim Commissioner of Higher Education.
