In McKee's case, the vast majority of his contributions were from donors with a Rhode Island address. In fact, his donor list is a "Who's Who" of Rhode Island real estate agents, developers, lawyers, lobbyists, nursing home owners, auto body shop owners and gambling executives and employees.
As part of his plan to balance the next state budget, Gov. Dan McKee is asking lawmakers to limit increases in the rates the state Medicaid program pays providers.
Earlier this month, the formerly closed Charlesgate Nursing Center reopened its doors as the state’s first emergency temporary homeless shelter for homeless adults aged 55 and older. The shelter will start with 16 beds, aiming to host 40 adults by early March, and will be managed by Amos House, a homelessness support agency.
The Health Professional Loan Repayment Program offers loan repayment assistance for licensed primary care providers, dental workers and mental health clinicians who agree to practice in a medically underserved area of the state for at least two years.
Hasbro has yet to make public any decision about leaving its longtime home in Pawtucket for a new headquarters in Boston.
Governor Dan McKee and health care leaders will highlight the importance of a loan repayment program for healthcare workers on Wednesday.
Most respondents of a new survey by the Rhode Island AFL-CIO also support a ban on the sale of assault weapons, and increasing the minimum wage to $20 per hour by 2030.
Regent Craft Inc. said it has signed an initial agreement with Strategic Development Fund (SDF), an Abu Dhabi-based investment firm, to form a joint venture. The JV would build a facility in the UAE to supply customers in “the Middle East, Africa, and beyond" with the electric vehicles, and would provide aftermarket services as well.
Put the moving trucks on notice. Gov. Dan McKee has a plan to save the state money on office leases and building repairs by relocating up to 800 state employees and millions of dollars in IT equipment.
Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Commerce launched the Blue Youth Innovation Grant program — a collaboration between Rhode Island Commerce, the RI Department of Labor and Training, and