Recent activity at Rhode Island Department of Administration
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Feb 11, 2026·Board meeting
Rhode Island Water Resources Board Meeting
The agenda for the meeting included the Call to Order and Chair Remarks. Key discussion topics featured a presentation and feedback session regarding the Rhode Island Statewide Coastal Resilience Plan, specifically concerning drinking water within the Resilient Rhody initiative, led by the RIDEM Chief Resilience Officer. The meeting also included committee reports, such as the Drought Steering Committee Chair Report reviewing current conditions, discussions pertaining to 2026 legislation and budget matters, and updates on Board Members, Appointments, and Leadership, followed by opportunities for public input.
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This document outlines Governor McKee's FY 2027 Capital Budget and FY 2027-FY 2031 Capital Improvement Program, totaling $12.629 billion from all funding sources. The plan sustains capital investments and targets new ones across critical areas including health and human services, general government (asset protection, IT systems), natural resources (water infrastructure, green economy, recreational resources), education (facilities), public safety (barracks, correctional facilities), and transportation. It also details proposed general obligation bond referenda for November 2026 to fund initiatives in higher education, housing and homeownership, economic development, career and technical education, green economy, and cultural economy.
Feb 10, 2025·Board meeting
Library Board of Rhode Island
The meeting covered updates from the Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS), including reports on the Library Statistics Working Group (LSWG) conference, the LibLearnX conference, the RI state budget, a federal grant freeze, and the Voices For Libraries advocacy event. The State Program Annual Report for federal fiscal year 2024 was reviewed, detailing expenditures across various program areas. Committee reports included updates on state and federal legislation, with discussion of bills related to minimum wage, library funding, school librarians, and parental oversight of minors' access to materials. Unfinished business included a review of public library minimum standards, specifically concerning open hours and staffing requirements for small libraries. The board also discussed censorship concerns at Glocester Elementary School.
May 28, 2024·Board meeting
Council on Elementary and Secondary Education
The Council discussed the Get the Foam Out! initiative, which is designed to provide upfront funding for projects and will enhance environmental awareness and help support LEAs comply with the forthcoming Styrofoam ban. The grant program will help LEAs start to eliminate the 11.5 million single use trays that are used each year in Rhode Island schools. The Council is recommended to approve the allocation of $2,661,793 of the Fiscal Year 2024 SBA Capital Fund.
