A $156 million win for Rhode Island: the federal rural health grant will help us expand access to care, support local providers, address the opioid crisis, and modernize our health system so every Rhode Islander can thrive.

We’re preparing Rhode Islanders for good-paying jobs in growing industries. This year, the RIC Cybersecurity Institute thrived—enrollment is up, it earned the National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense designation, and students now train in its new state-of-the-art cyber range.

Rhode Island is where ideas come to life. In 2025, we opened 150 Richmond, home to our new State Health Lab and life science space—giving cutting-edge companies the space they need to innovate and grow.

We’re committed to creating good-paying jobs and expanding opportunity for Rhode Islanders. This year, Rhode Island reached a major milestone: 36K+ private sector jobs created since 2021 at companies like Organogenesis, Breeze Airways, Vatn Systems, Fidelity, Amazon, and more.

‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the (State) House… 🎄Merry Christmas Eve, Rhode Island!

A period of locally heavy rainfall, strong to damaging wind gusts and unseasonably mild temperatures today, then drying out and turning much colder tonight with a surge of strong west wind gusts.

My message to Rhode Islanders:

My heart is with the Jewish community around the world after the horrific attack at Bondi Beach in Australia. This is a moment for all of us to speak out against antisemitism and hate. During Hanukkah, let us come together and affirm that light will always overcome darkness.

My message to Rhode Islanders:

Video of person of interest in the Brown University shooting.

Our capital city experienced an unthinkable tragedy today. Our hearts are with the people of Providence and all those impacted. A shelter in place remains in effect for the greater Brown University area. We’re making every resource available as an active investigation continues.

A proud moment today—my hometown hosted the 1st ribbon cutting of the 21 community learning centers opening across the state over the next year. Full circle moment: I helped the Town of Cumberland acquire the now renovated Amaral Building back when I was mayor.

Attendance is the foundation of student success and these schools are proving what’s possible. #AttendanceMattersRI

Community Learning Centers are coming to Foster/Glocester! Renovations to Glocester Manton Library are nearly complete and an addition to the Harmony Library has broken ground—both centers will offer #Learn365RI, adult learning, job development and health monitoring programs.

Join us at the State House for a festive holiday open house on Tuesday, December 16, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. Come enjoy the Christmas tree, seasonal decorations, music, and plenty of cookies and hot chocolate.

“Explaining that, in his view, there was nothing to get out of naming the film’s setting outright as any particular state, Brooks just wanted to showcase the “heartland” of America — which he found in Rhode Island.” Proud to see RI on the big screen. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/09/a...

Big shoutout to our Chronic Absenteeism Working Group. Thanks to strong teamwork, we’ve added 3.7M hours of student learning and chronic absenteeism is down for the 3rd straight year. We’re ready to carry this momentum into 2026. #AttendanceMattersRI

Honored to serve holiday lunch to our Rhode Island National Guard airmen of the 143rd Air Wing. Rhode Island is deeply grateful for their service, their sacrifice, and their unwavering commitment to keeping our state and nation safe.

The Newport–Middletown Community Learning Center is moving forward—a $7.5M project that will expand education, workforce training, health services, and after-school opportunities for families on Aquidneck Island. #Learn365RI www.newportri.com/story/news/p...

The State House is decked out for the holidays! I invite all Rhode Islanders to stop by on Tuesday, 12/16 at 4:30 PM to enjoy the decorations and celebrate the season together.

A major milestone: demolition of the old Washington Bridge is officially complete. We’ve engaged one of the nation’s top bridge builders and they’re continuing to move forward with constructing a safe, modern bridge that will serve Rhode Island for generations.

Homeownership is one of the most powerful paths to generational wealth. I joined Treasurer Diossa to launch RI AnchorHome—a pilot program giving first-time homebuyers access to affordable, fixed-rate mortgages. Let’s keep making homeownership a reality for more Rhode Islanders.

Rhode Island's state-of-the-art public health lab at 150 Richmond will boost our ability to protect public health, respond quickly to threats, and keep our communities healthy. www.labdesignnews.com/content/rhod...

This isn’t the time for a rate increase. With costs rising nationwide, my focus remains on affordability. I’ll keep fighting for the $150M utility relief plan we put forward in Sept. and submit a budget that delivers meaningful energy savings for families. whatsupnewp.com/2025/11/rhod...

When students show up consistently, they learn more, stay engaged, and build skills that set them up for a bright future. Congratulations to our latest attendance leaders! #AttendanceMattersRI

Rhode Island welcomed a record 29.4 million visitors last year, generating $6 billion in spending and supporting over 88,000 jobs statewide. 🙌

Rhode Island’s veterans represent the very best of our state. Our Veterans Café 2.0 is one way we’re supporting those who served—providing healthy meals, community connection and access to benefits and services. Thank you to the RI Office of Veterans Services and all who make this possible.

Rhode Island’s life sciences momentum is real. Our investment in the Life Science Hub has helped position the state to attract and grow innovative companies, supporting long-term progress in this sector.

15,000 jobs at @quonsetri.bsky.social, with 3,000 created under my administration. We’re all in on boosting job creation across Rhode Island. whatsupnewp.com/2025/10/quon...

We’re not only creating new housing—we’re also protecting and maintaining the homes that already exist. Through our $120 million housing bond, we’re launching a $6 million Statewide Home Repair Program to help make that possible. Learn more at www.revolvingfund.org/rihrp

Every day in school counts and Rhode Island is proving it. We’ve launched our updated #AttendanceMattersRI Leaderboard and new Heat Map to track our progress and help schools tackle absenteeism head-on. Proud to see Rhode Island leading the way. 🔗www.attendancemattersri.org

Rhode Island, meet Patrick Daniel McKee! Susan and I are overjoyed to welcome our first grandson, born on November 6. Our heartfelt thanks to the incredible team at Women & Infants. Mom and baby are doing great, and Mabel James is very excited to be a big sister.

Rhode Island is proud to be one of only six states in the nation to earn Gold Certification from Results For America for leadership in evidence-based policymaking. We’re using data to drive results and deliver better outcomes for Rhode Islanders.

President Trump is playing games. We’re doing everything we can to keep families fed.

The Trump Administration continues to fight its SNAP funding obligation in the courts, creating uncertainty for families who rely on this support. We’re actively working on contingency plans for further action from the courts or the Trump Administration related to Nov. benefits.

We're moving forward to access full federal SNAP benefits for November. While President Trump has actively made it harder for Rhode Islanders to feed their families, we're focussed on doing the right thing.

More jobs. More opportunity. More Rhode Island success. 💪 Motor Club Insurance Company is creating 370 new jobs in our state, building on 36K+ private-sector jobs created under our administration.

Delivering SNAP relief. Expanding opportunity. Investing in innovation. Strengthening state colleges. Check out the latest in our #RIReplay.

Roger Williams and Fatima hospitals are vital to Rhode Island’s health care system. We’re focused on keeping them open and serving their communities.

WIC provides vital nutrition for women, infants, and children. With federal funding set to run out mid-November, I’ve taken action to keep this essential support in place for Rhode Island families through the end of the month.

Rhode Islanders shouldn’t have to choose between paying their bills and keeping their health care. But that’s exactly what will happen if Congressional Republicans let key ACA tax credits expire. Their inaction means higher costs and fewer families covered.

It’s Halloween, but this is no trick. This is real—President Trump is still sitting on billions in SNAP contingency funds while millions of Americans get closer to going hungry as November 1 approaches.

We’re committed to keeping Rhode Islanders safe, especially those experiencing homelessness during the coldest months. Today, we launched the next phase of our winter response plan, expanding shelter capacity and other support through partnerships with providers and communities.

I’m joining governors across the U.S. to call on President Trump to act immediately to prevent a disruption in SNAP on November 1. Millions of families rely on this program to put food on the table. It’s not optional, it’s essential and we won't stand by while people go hungry.

In Rhode Island, if you want a flu or COVID vaccine, you can get one. We’ve taken action to ensure President Trump and RFK Jr. won’t stand between Rhode Islanders and the care that keeps us healthy. Find a clinic near you at: www.vaccinateri.org