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$17.2 Million in Workforce Training Grants from American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 (3/30/2009)
Initial $4 million grant to support youth training and job support
First Rhode Island DOT Stimulus Contract Signed (3/4/2009)
Governor Carcieri and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) held a $2.4 million contract signing ceremony for the first American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 transportation construction projet in Rhode Island.
Governor Officially Certifies Participation in American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 at Signing Ceremony (2/26/2009)
Increase in Unemployment Benefits to Start Week of March 2nd
Governor Certifies Commitment to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy