The holiday tree is decorated in twinkling lights, crystals by Swarovski and gold bows
(December 1, 2006)

Rotunda holiday tree (December 1, 2006)

One of the star shaped crystal ornaments by Swarovski, hanging on one of the tree branches
(December 1, 2006)

Madeline Walker Act bill signing
(July 12, 2006)

Madeline Walker Act bill signing
(July 12, 2006)

Governor Carcieri on Thursday, July 6, signed a package of health care reform bills into law at Atlantic Paper & Twine Company in Pawtucket. The Governor went back to the small business nine months after he first announced his health care reform agenda. The Governor was joined by legislators who sponsored many of the health care bills.
(July 6, 2006)

Governor Carcieri signed legislation to tighten DUI refusal law. Joining the Governor were Attorney General Patrick Lynch, Senator Polisena, Representative O'Neill and Representative Lally.
(July 5, 2006)

The state budget for Fiscal Year 2007 is signed into law by Governor Carcieri on Friday, June 30. The Governor was joined by House and Senate leaders.
(June 30, 2006)

Governor Carcieri is joined by bill sponsors as he signs the comprehensive energy bill into law on Thursday, June 29. The legislation puts a greater focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency while providing a mechanism to help low-income households cope with higher energy costs.
(June 29, 2006)

Governor launched the summer restaurant tour at Twin Oaks in Cranston. The Governor was joined by the First Lady, Sue Carcieri, David DiPetrillo, RI Tourism Director and William DeAngelus one of the family members who own Twin Oaks.
(June 29, 2006)

Governor Carcieri today signed into law the "Jessica Lunsford Child Predator Act of 2006". This increases the sentence for those convicted of first-degree child molestation to 25 years in prison and mandates lifetime monitoring by either electronic or a global positioning system upon release from prison.

Governor Carcieri is joined by Newt Gingrich, Representative Patrick Kennedy and Saul Kaplan Director of Economic Development Corporation at the 2006 Newport Conference.
(June 23, 2006)

Governor Carcieri on Thursday, June 22, signed Rhode Island's application to make the state government certified as a "well workplace." Governor Carcieri was joined by Mrs. Carcieri, Anne Marie Connolly, the state's wellness director, and the "wellness champions" who lead the wellness efforts at their departments and agencies
(June 22, 2006)

Governor Carcieri congratulated Saul Kaplan on his confirmation by the Rhode Island Senate as Executive Director of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation.
(June 20, 2006)

Governor Carceri announces the launch of College Ready New England in Rhode Island with Evan Dobelle, the President & CEO of the New England Board of Higher Education.
(June 16, 2006)

Big Brothers of RI fundraising campaign
(June 13, 2006)

Big Brothers of RI fundraising campaign
(June 13, 2006)

Big Brothers of RI fundraising campaign
(June 13, 2006)

Big Brothers of RI fundraising campaign
(June 13, 2006)

2006 National Games
(May 25, 2006)

2006 National Games
(May 25, 2006)

2006 National Games
(May 25, 2006)

2006 National Games
(May 25, 2006)

2007 "Scenes of Rhode Island" calendar

2007 "Scenes of Rhode Island" calendar

2007 "Scenes of Rhode Island" calendar

2007 "Scenes of Rhode Island" calendar

2007 "Scenes of Rhode Island" calendar

Governor hails the grand opening of "The Point"

Governor hails the grand opening of "The Point"

Governor hails the grand opening of "The Point"

Governor hails the grand opening of "The Point"

Governor hails the grand opening of "The Point"

Governor visited Hamilton House in Providence to promote the use of "The Point", a one stop resource by telephone or web site for seniors, adults with disabilities or their caregivers.
(May 17, 2006)

Hamilton house visit
(May 17, 2006)

Hamilton house visit
(May 17, 2006)

Hamilton house visit
(May 17, 2006)

Hamilton house visit

Governor also visited Johnston Senior Center to promote "The Point" there as well.
(May 17, 2006)

Johnston senior center visit
(May 17, 2006)

Governor Carcieri and Premier Pat Binns of Prince Edward Island served as co-chairs of the 30 Annual Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers that was held in Newport May 11-13.

Oceans environment was among the topics at the Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premier. Here, Governor Carcieri speaks with Dr. Robert Ballard (center) of the URI Inner Space Centerand Vice Admiral Conrad C. Lautenbacher Jr., (right) Undersecretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and NOAA Administrator.
(May 12, 2006)

As part of his agenda to improve the health of Rhode Islanders, Governor Carcieri promotes healthy food and exercise for children at Edgewood Highland School in Cranston."
(May 5, 2006)

Edgewood school visit
(May 5, 2006)

Edgewood school visit
(May 5, 2006)

Lauren Cunnigham of East Greenwich High School was presented with the Governor's Award for having the high school level project judged to have the greatest potential to impact the State of Rhode Island.
(April 28, 2006)

William Clerx and Joseph Paquette of St. Margaret School were presented with the First Lady's Award for having the middle school level project judged to have the greatest potential to impact the State of Rhode Island.
(April 28, 2006)

2006 Rhode Island Science and Engineering Fair students from the top finishing high school and middle school, were honored at the State House for their achievements. Teachers pictured on the far left are Lou Ventura and Mark Fontaine, directors of the Rhode Island Science and Engineering Fair.
(April 28, 2006)

Rhode Island Science and Engineer Fair
(April 28, 2006)

Governor Carcieri and the First Lady recognize the teachers from the winning schools for guiding and mentoring students through the science fair process
(April 28, 2006)

In his first State of the State Address, Governor Carcieri promised to take down the Old Jamestown Bridge. Three years later, on April 18, 2006, the Governor joined Senator Lincoln Chafee and other Rhode Island officials to finally make it happen.
(April 18, 2006)

Jamestown Bridge
(April 18, 2006)

Jamestown Bridge
(April 18, 2006)

Jamestown Bridge
(April 18, 2006)

Jamestown Bridge
(April 18, 2006)

Governor Carcieri joins officials from Johnston and residents of the Slack Reservoir Dam Association to mark the completion of an important step in making the dam safe. Steel sheeting was pounded into the ground to reinforces the 19th century earthen dam.
(April 13, 2006)

Slack Resovoir Dam
(April 13, 2006)

Governor Carcieri celebrates the accreditation of Johnston High School on Wednesday, April 12, with the students, administrators, staff, and local elected officials.
(April 12, 2006)

Governor Carcieri celebrated the arrival of Voter Initiative petitions with 20,000 signagutures at the State House on March 9, 2006. He told the crowd that enacting Voter Initiative will make state government more responsive to Rhode Island citizens, reminding them that this is a significant element of his effort to reform government and rein - in state spending
(March 9, 2006)

Voter Initiative
(March 9, 2006)

Voter Initiative
(March 9, 2006)

Voter Initiative
(March 9, 2006)

Voter Initiative
(March 9, 2006)

Dr. Ellen R. Nelson

Governor Carcieri announces Dr. Ellen R. Nelson as the new MHRH Director of Rhode Island.
(March 7, 2006)

Governor Carcieri announces Dr. Ellen R. Nelson as the new MHRH Director of Rhode Island.
(March 7, 2006)

Governor and Mrs. Carcieri thank the sponsors, volunteers and organizers of the Celebrate Rhode Island Ball which raised a hefty sum for "The Good Neighbor Energy Fund" which assists people who are suddenly unable to pay their heating bills.
(February 16, 2006)

A check for the $140,000 proceeds of the Celebrate Rhode Island Ball is presented to the Salvation Army for the RI Good Neigbor Energy Fund. New England Gas President and CEO Thomas Robillard, chair of the 2005-06 Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund Drive, Ball co-chairs Joseph and Meredith MarcAurele, join Governor Donald L. Carcieri and First Lady Suzanne O. Carcieri in presenting the check to Major Robert Pfeiffer of The Salvation Army.

Governor Carcieri joined members of the Fiscal Fitness team at the Department of Administration to applaud their efforts over the past three years. Through the end of the next fiscal year, the Big Audit is saving RI taxpayers more than $268 million. Their work is not done. More savings initiatives are currently underway.
(February 16, 2006)

Fiscal fitness press conference

Governor and Mrs. Carcieri launch the third annual Tour Rhode Island, with help from Linda and Rick Larson, Coggeshall Farm Museum Managers and new lamb Rose. Photo by Lauren Lake.
(February 15, 2006)

Governor Carcieri welcomed Dr. Leon Lederman, a Nobel Laureate in Physics (seated to the Governor's left) to Cranston West High School to promote Physics First. This pilot program, championed in Rhode Island by Governor Carcieri, reorders the traditional high school science curriculum so freshmen take physics first. Dr. Lederman has been the leader in the Physics First movement. Five RI high schools begin the program this fall.
(January 25, 2006)

Scenes of Rhode Island Best in Show
"Beacon Rock" watercolor by Richard Grosvenor, Newport
(January 5, 2006)