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Every Community Counts: News From Lt. Governor Dan McKee

 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

 

Calling for Immediate Relief on RI Energy Bills

Earlier this month, Massachusetts ordered its utility companies to provide immediate relief to residents by setting new rates based on the new federal tax cuts. I've been calling on Rhode Island to do the same since January 5th. It's time.

 

Since my initial request to the RI Public Utilities Commission to reduce rates, we've gained the support of our local legislators in advocating for the state's ratepayers. In late January, the House passed a resolution introduced by Representatives Brian Kennedy and Kenneth Marshall requesting the PUC to reexamine utility rates immediately and not wait until the next proposed increase in September. We expect the Senate to consider a similar resolution, to be introduced by Senator William Conley Jr.

Read my Letter to the PUC
 
 

 
 
 
 

 

Taking Legal Action in the Fight Against the Opioid Crisis

I am leading a group of 21 cities and towns in filing a suit against the drug manufacturers and wholesale distributors responsible for fueling the opioid epidemic in communities across Rhode Island.

 

While our families and municipalities bear the burden of this epidemic, billion dollar companies are turning a profit and turning a blind eye to the crisis they caused.

 

Thank you Barrington, Bristol, Burrillville, Central Falls, Charlestown, Coventry, Cranston, Cumberland, East Providence, Glocester, Johnston, Newport, North Kingstown, North Providence, Pawtucket, Richmond, Smithfield, Warwick, Westerly, West Greenwich and West Warwick for standing with me on this issue.

 

Read the Announcement
 

 

 
 
 
 

 

Connecting with '39 Manufacturers'

With help from the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association and Polaris MEP, I'm visiting a manufacturing company in all 39 cities and towns to help small businesses address short- and long- term roadblocks. We're also spreading the word on:

 

  1. Workforce Training Dollars: Ensuring small businesses can access their fair share of workforce training dollars from the state.

 

  1. Small Business Recycling Program: Raising awareness about Rhode Island Resource Recovery's pilot recycling program for local businesses.

 

You can follow our 39 Manufacturers Tour on Twitter using #39MFG.

 

 
 
 
 

 

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An Arizona grand jury is indicting the 11 "fake electors" who were backing then-President Trump in 2020. A month after the election, the 11 people got together at the state's GOP headquarters to sign a certificate claiming to be Arizona's 11 electors to the Electoral College, although Biden had won by thousands of votes. His electors were also certified by state officials.        The Supreme Court will hear arguments Thursday on Donald Trump's claim he has absolute immunity on charges of attempting to overturn the 2020 election. The outcome could determine whether Trump faces a federal trial this year on four felony counts brought by special counsel Jack Smith, which include conspiracy to defraud the U.S. and obstruction of an official proceeding. Trump's legal team argues the former president should have absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for any official acts taken while in office.        House Speaker Mike Johnson is demanding the president of Columbia University resign unless she reigns in anti-semitic protests. Speaking on the campus steps of the New York school with other GOP lawmakers, Johnson said no Jewish student should have to live in fear. His comments come as pro-Palestinian protests continue against Israel's war with Hamas.        The Biden Administration says it aims to cut freight emissions in the U.S. to zero. On Wednesday, officials laid out their goal to cut down harmful emissions from freight shipping. The White House says they hope to reach net-zero emissions in the transportation sector, and the entire U.S. economy, by 2050.        A new report can tell you if you're still earning enough to be considered middle class. Finance site SmartAsset analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pew Research Center to determine the middle class salary range in all 50 states. The national middle class salary range is 49-thousand-271-dollars to 147-thousand-828-dollars.        The MTV Video Music Awards are returning to New York. For the first time since 2021, the show will be back in New York and this time it will take place on Long Island at the UBS Arena in Elmont. It's the first for the arena and the show is set for September 10th. UBS Arena is the sixth New York arena to host the awards show.       

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