Accomplishments | Governor's Office, State of Rhode Island

New Female Adolescent Facility in Exeter

The 16-bed facility will provide a Rhode Island-based option to address the behavioral health needs of young girls ages 13 to 18.

Improving Education and Student Outcomes through Learn365RI

Partnered with 38 of 39 cities and towns to sign community compacts that prioritize year-round learning opportunities.

7^th Best State for Entrepreneurs and New Businesses

Up 33 spots from 2024, Rhode Island is becoming the destination for innovation.

National Accreditation for DCYF

One of six states in the U.S.—and the first in New England—to receive this designation.

$27 Million for RhodeRestore Improvement Projects

_{Over two years’ time, the McKee Administration’s matching grant program will result in $100 million in municipal road repairs across Rhode Island.}

$46 Million to the Port of Galillee

_{This key investment supports the 4^th highest value fishing port on the East Coast.}

Investing in Clean Energy Revolution Wind

_{Revolution Wind is the first working offshore wind farm in the U.S. and will power 263,000 RI homes.}

$35M in rate relief on utility bills for families and businesses

_{Provides Rhode Islanders with a rebate for the 4 percent gross receipts tax on their electric bills and 3 percent gross receipts tax on their natural gas bills.}

New of the NOAA’s Marine Operations Center

_{Siting this new facility in the Ocean State will bolster Rhode Island’s climate-resiliency infrastructure and support our blue economy.}

RI on the Big Screen

_{Thanks to our scenery and incentives, productions like “Hocus Pocus 2,” “The Gilded Age,” and “Ella McKay” have filmed in Rhode Island.}

Protected Access to Reproductive Health Care

_{This important Executive Order ensures that those seeking services will be protected from legal liability from other states.}

Signed Legislation to Support LGBTQ+ Community

_{Rhode Island affirms its status as an inclusive state for all through LGBTQ+ legislation.}

Going Green on Rhode Island’s Busiest Bus Line

_{Rhode Island’s first in-line electric bus charging station will power the entire R-Line fleet and cut emissions.}

Connecting Rhode Islanders to Internet

_{Rhode Island secured $108 million to upgrade or install high-speed Internet networks to ensure Rhode Islanders have reliable, affordable, high-speed internet service.}

One of 10 States to Launch Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics

_{One of 10 states implementing a federal demonstration project, the eight clinics launched this fall will provide behavioral health, and crisis supports to more people in real time, regardless of ability to pay.}

Grant Programs for Minority-owned Businesses

_{The Minority Business Accelerator grant program gives up to $20,000 to eligible women- and minority-owned businesses to grow footprint in Rhode Island.}

$251 Million Secured for the Largest Bridge Project in State History

_{15 bridges will be removed from the state’s backlog of poor and fair to poor condition bridges along I-95 and Route 10 between Providence and Warwick – a critical corridor which carries 185,000 vehicles daily.}

Reached Record-Low Unemployment Rate

_{In April and July 2022, Rhode Island again attained its lowest recorded unemployment rate of 2.7%—a feat previously reached only in 1988.}

Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center

_{A robust combination of commuter rail and bus service is easing travel for many Rhode Islanders while supporting economic development.}

Launched First-time Homebuyer Program

_{By offering $17,500 in down payment assistance, the McKee Administration has helped removed barriers to homeownership for qualifying Rhode Island families.}

Supported the opening of the Breeze Airways Operations Base at T.F. Green International Airport

_{RI Commerce Corporation incentives were part of the package that brought dozens of new routes and hundreds of new jobs to T.F. Green International Airport.}