Focus on the Arts as Significant Economic Engine for Rhode Island Providence, RI - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee joined with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and members of Rhode Island's arts and humanities community at the State House this afternoon to sign a proclamation declaring October "Arts &...

Providence, RI - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today announced the first statewide cyber security strategic plan to ensure that Rhode Island is prepared for and can take steps to prevent a loss of cyber connectivity. A heavy reliance of technology by citizens and a focused effort to move Rhode Island...

Providence, RI - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today the selection of the Rhode Island's first Chief Digital Officer (CDO). After a three-month national search, the candidate selected for the position is Thom Guertin, a Woonsocket native currently working for The Boston Globe. Mr. Guertin's...

Providence, RI - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that, through several federal funding awards, the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) will be able to hire back 15 full-time front-line staff in its unemployment insurance call center. The positions will be filled by...

Providence, RI - Governor Chafee announced today the Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corporation (RIHEBC) has been able to sell a $15 million tax-exempt bond issue on behalf of the City of East Providence for critical health and safety repairs for its public schools. The bonds are...