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The curious timing of a major bank's PAC campaign donations
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The curious timing of a major bank's PAC campaign donations

Raw Story  

A $200 political donation is hardly a game-changing sum for Rep. Marvin Abney of Newport, or Rep. Scott Slater of Providence, Rhode Island. “I worked very hard in the final weeks of the session with Governor McKee, his Budget Office and the Senate to adopt legislation to collaboratively keep Rhode Island’s banking tax structure competitive with Massachusetts,” Shekarchi said. “Citizens …

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Rhode Island Ethics Commission dismisses complaint against Gov. McKee filed by state GOP
11 months ago

Rhode Island Ethics Commission dismisses complaint against Gov. McKee filed by state GOP

Associated Press  

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Ethics Commission has dismissed a complaint filed by the state Republican party against Democratic Gov. The GOP complaint filed last year alleged that McKee violated state law by allowing Jeff Britt, a lobbyist representing the urban development firm Scout Ltd., to pay for the $228 meal at the Capital Grille in Providence last January. …

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Rhode Island governor wants to send infrastructure spending proposals to voters in November
11 months ago

Rhode Island governor wants to send infrastructure spending proposals to voters in November

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Rhode Island Gov. One of questions would issue $135 million in bonds for higher education including $80 million for the University of Rhode Island’s Biomedical Sciences Building to help build a facility that will accelerate the life sciences industry in the state, McKee said. The higher education question would also provide $55 million to cover infrastructure costs at …

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Rhode Island governor says higher wages, better student scores and new housing among his top goals
11 months, 1 week ago

Rhode Island governor says higher wages, better student scores and new housing among his top goals

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Higher wages, stronger student scores and increased housing production are some of the goals Rhode Island Gov. McKee also said the budget for the new fiscal year that he’ll be submitting to the General Assembly later this week will prioritize programs that will help raise incomes while also making key investments in education, small businesses, and health care …

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Democrat Dan McKee sworn in as Rhode Island’s governor
1 year, 11 months ago

Democrat Dan McKee sworn in as Rhode Island’s governor

Associated Press  

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Democrat Dan McKee was sworn in for his first full term as Rhode Island’s governor Tuesday, saying he has never believed more strongly in the state’s future. “Now let’s get started.” McKee is a former lieutenant governor who became the state’s chief executive in March 2021 when two-term Gov. He began his inaugural address by calling for …

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Governor taps National Guard to help run warming station
2 years ago

Governor taps National Guard to help run warming station

Associated Press  

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island’s governor said Wednesday that he activated the state National Guard to help run a warming station in Providence for the homeless. Dan McKee faces a lawsuit over his decision to evict people camping in tents outside of Rhode Island’s State House. But the state has never had enough shelter space or enough shelters that can …

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RI governor faces tough primary in bid for 1st full term
2 years, 3 months ago

RI governor faces tough primary in bid for 1st full term

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Dan McKee is facing a tough challenge from the secretary of state in Tuesday’s …

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Rhode Island sets ambitious target for 100% renewable energy
2 years, 5 months ago

Rhode Island sets ambitious target for 100% renewable energy

Associated Press  

Rhode Island’s governor signed legislation Wednesday setting the most ambitious target in the nation to require the state to be powered completely by renewable energy. McKee said the state has momentum on clean energy and “an opportunity ahead of us like we’ve never seen before.” The renewable energy legislation was championed in the state Senate by Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, …

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Rhode Island governor signs 3 gun control bills into law
2 years, 6 months ago

Rhode Island governor signs 3 gun control bills into law

Associated Press  

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island’s governor signed three firearms bills into law on Tuesday that included a ban on magazines holding more than 10 rounds, calling it a response to a national crisis that has “taken too many lives and torn apart too many families.” The bills aim to reduce gun violence and prevent mass shootings like recent ones in …

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Gov Dan McKee formally announces gubernatorial bid
2 years, 10 months ago

Gov Dan McKee formally announces gubernatorial bid

Associated Press  

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Gov. Dan McKee, touting his history as a small business owner and his work in helping Rhode Island pull through and recover from the coronavirus pandemic, announced as expected Tuesday that he will seek a full four-year term as governor. “I am running to create good-paying jobs, and support small businesses, to grow our economy, and …

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Gov. McKee looks beyond COVID in State of the State speech
2 years, 11 months ago

Gov. McKee looks beyond COVID in State of the State speech

Associated Press  

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — While the pandemic continues to dominate the conversation, Rhode Island’s governor said in his first-ever State of the State address Tuesday that it’s time to start looking to the future. Dan McKee laid out his administration’s legislative plans and budget priorities in the address to the General Assembly, and said a proposal is coming soon on how …

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Governor swears in newest Rhode Island state court judge
3 years, 8 months ago

Governor swears in newest Rhode Island state court judge

Associated Press  

CUMBERLAND, R.I. — The newest judge to the Rhode Island Superior Court was sworn in Saturday. McKee, a former Cumberland mayor who has known Cruise for years, said in a statement that he’s an “honest, fair and thoughtful leader who brings decades of legal and government experience to the bench.” Cruise is a former state senator and Cumberland town councilor. …

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Democrat Dan McKee sworn in as Rhode Island’s 76th governor
3 years, 9 months ago

Democrat Dan McKee sworn in as Rhode Island’s 76th governor

Associated Press  

Democrat Dan McKee was sworn in as Rhode Island’s 76th governor Tuesday, while Gina Raimondo officially resigned the role and joined President Joe Biden’s cabinet as U.S. commerce secretary. Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi and Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, both Democrats, said McKee brings “valuable perspective” as a former mayor and as a “consistent and strong voice” for the …

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Lt. Gov: No impact to COVID response with governor leaving
3 years, 11 months ago

Lt. Gov: No impact to COVID response with governor leaving

Associated Press  

Rhode Island’s coronavirus response will not be impacted by Gov. “Governor Raimondo and I agreed it is in the best interest of Rhode Island that the team leading our state’s COVID response remains in place throughout the pandemic as we distribute the vaccine and continue Rhode Island’s robust response,” McKee said. “As a lifelong Rhode Islander whose family has owned …

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