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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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Former President Trump is back in court for his criminal trial in New York City. Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker returned to the stand today for cross-examination by the defense. Pecker previously testified about his role in hush money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal ahead of the 2016 presidential election.        President Biden says he would be happy to debate Donald Trump ahead of the November presidential election. Biden made the comment today during an interview with radio host Howard Stern. Trump, who refused to participate in the Republican primary debates, has posted on social media that he'll debate Biden "anytime, anywhere, anyplace."        New data shows inflation is still on the rise. The Commerce Department says personal consumption expenditures price index excluding food and energy rose two-point-eight-percent from March 2023 to March 2024. On a monthly basis, consumer spending edged up eight-tenths of a percent.        Gas prices are up slightly heading into the weekend. Triple A reports the national average for a gallon of regular is three-dollars-and-66-cents, up a penny from yesterday. Drivers are paying 13 cents more than a week ago, with the lowest pump prices in Mississippi at three-oh-eight a gallon.        Former kickboxer and influencer Andrew Tate's trial will go ahead in Romania. Tate was indicted in June along with his brother Tristan on charges of human trafficking and rape. The self-proclaimed "misogynist" has denied the allegations. Tate has billions of TikTok views talking about male dominance, female submission and wealth.       The tennis drama Zendaya's "Challengers" is off to a good start at the box office. The film made one-point-nine-million-dollars from Thursday previews and is projected to take over the top spot from A24's "Civil War" this weekend. The religious drama "Unsung Hero" and the action film "Boy Kills World" starring Bill Skarsgard are also expected to be among the big draws in their weekend debuts.       

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