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Memo: State of the Rhode Island Governors Race in 2022

To: Interested Parties From: Chris Sloan, Senior Campaign Advisor, DGA Subject: State of the Rhode Island Governors Race in 2022 With less than two weeks until the Rhode Island Primary for Governor, the DGA is turning its focus to the General Election. The Republicans have cleared the field for Ashely Kalus, a little known candidate…

Dem Govs Get it Done: Gov. Dan McKee Invests $250 Million in Affordable Housing — The Largest Housing Investment in State History

Gov. Dan McKee is leading the way for Rhode Island to make its biggest investment in affordable housing in state history. Gov. McKee signed legislation that will invest $250 million toward affordable housing for low-income Rhode Islanders. The investment will create new housing across all income levels, stabilize households at risk of displacement or homelessness…

Gov. McKee Announces Tax Credit for Families of $250 per Child

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee just announced he’s giving much-needed relief to Rhode Island families. This fall, working Rhode Islanders with kids will receive a state tax rebate of $250 per child up to three children. Gov. Dan McKee said, “Supporting parents and their children with Rhode Island’s new Child Tax Rebate is a sensible…

Rhode Island Democratic Party Endorses Dan McKee for Governor

This weekend, at the state Democratic Convention, Gov. Dan McKee earned the endorsement of the Rhode Island Democratic Party, after winning 51% of the vote among a multi-candidate field. Gov. McKee said, “I’m grateful to receive the endorsement of the Rhode Island Democratic Party. At this critical moment when we must protect reproductive rights, pass…

Gov. Dan McKee Takes Bold Action to Strengthen Gun Safety Laws

Today, Gov. Dan McKee took swift action to reduce gun violence by signing a legislative package strengthening commonsense gun safety laws. “Here in Rhode Island, we’re taking meaningful action to address the scourge of gun violence and keep our residents safe,” said Gov. McKee. “These measures will help save lives.” One of the laws will…

Gov. McKee Makes it Easier for Rhode Islanders to Vote in Fair and Free Elections

Gov. Dan McKee just made it easier for Rhode Islanders to cast their ballots in fair, free, and secure elections, signing the ‘Let RI Vote Act’ into law today. The landmark legislation makes mail voting easier by allowing online mail ballot applications and permitting any voter to use a mail ballot or an emergency mail…

Rhode Island GOP Gov. Candidate Ashley Kalus Lost COVID Testing Contract After More Than 100 Complaints of Mismanagement

Kalus Had Her State Contract Canceled Following Complaints Including, “Improper Disposal of Hazardous Material,” and “Missing Results” At COVID Testing Sites New reporting is exposing Rhode Island GOP candidate for governor Ashley Kalus’ abysmal management of COVID test centers that caused the state to cancel her multi-million dollar contract. According to the Rhode Island Department…

Gov. Dan McKee Pens Op-Ed Highlighting Rhode Island’s Investments in Child Care at a Critical Moment for Early Childhood Learning

In a new op-ed in the Boston Globe, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee and Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos are highlighting the state’s critical need to invest in early childhood education — and the action he’s taking to fix the child care crisis and create a strong early learning system. Gov. McKee explained a series of…

Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Dan McKee Announces Historic Rehabilitation of Providence’s Superman Building

Today, Gov. Dan McKee announced a historic rehabilitation of Providence’s Industrial Trust Building, also known as the “Superman Building.” The $220 million plan will create almost 1,600 construction jobs and convert the vacant tower into 285 residential apartments. “As Rhode Island continues to lead the region in our economic recovery,” said Gov. McKee, “this project…

Out-of-Touch GOP Candidate for Rhode Island Governor Jumps Into Race Without a Plan to Govern

After filing to run a month ago, GOP candidate Ashley Kalus officially jumped into the race for Rhode Island governor this week. However, she failed to present any real plan for how she’ll govern or why she’s running at all. Kalus describes herself as a “political outsider,” but she has plenty of experience playing politics…

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