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Who the list doesn’t include may be as newsworthy as who McKee tapped. The list does however includes a number of small business owners. SEE THE LIST BELOW Nor does the list include any representatives of the signature companies that Governor Gina Raimondo attracted to the state -- Johnson & Johnson, General Electric or others. Perhaps the most surprising is that the list does not include any senior members of Raimondo’s staff or cabinet. GoLocal has learned that of Raimondos personal staff...

McKee announces first round of transition team members "My transition team will be a map of Rhode Island. Every single one of our 39 cities and towns will be represented, and its membership will reflect Rhode Island’s diversity. I believe that every voice counts and that everyone can make a contribution to defeat COVID-19, reopen our economy, and get our children back in the classroom safely." January 23, 2021 4:29 pm PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Incoming Governor Daniel McKee announced the fi...

Six talented young musicians from Northern Ireland will get the chance to further develop their craft after receiving the Young Musicians’ Platform Award. Opera singer Andrew Irwin, cellist Angus McCall and pianist Justine Gormley were selected in the classical category, Jack Warnock and Rose Connolly in the traditional section and Roisin Donald (ROE) was chosen as the singer-songwriter awardee. The awards are aimed at showcasing their abilities and support their development. They will all n...

Governor-in-waiting Dan McKee names lawyer Joseph Rodio to chair his transition team, starts getting briefings

Governor-in-waiting Dan McKee names lawyer Joseph Rodio to chair his transition team, starts getting briefings

Joe Rodio, Jr. Incoming Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee announced on Tuesday the selection of Joseph Rodio Jr. as Chairman of his transition team.  Rodio is an attorney at the Providence-based law firm, Rodio & Ursillo. Rodio currently serves as legal counsel to the Lt. Governor’s Office and previously worked with McKee during his time as Mayor of Cumberland. The junior Rodio is a graduate of Penn State and Northeastern University Law School. McKee’s spokesperson for the transition team is...