R.I. Gov. McKee Signs Legislation Establishing Juneteenth as a State Holiday in Rhode Island
June 20, 2023
June 20, 2023
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 20 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on June 19, 2023:
Governor Dan McKee today signed legislation (2023-S 0444A, 2023-H 5380A) to establish Juneteenth National Freedom Day as an official state holiday in Rhode Island beginning in 2024. The Governor was joined for the signing by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, bill sponsors Representative Brianna E. Henries and Senator Tiara Mack, Juneteenth RI President Helen Basker . . .
Governor Dan McKee today signed legislation (2023-S 0444A, 2023-H 5380A) to establish Juneteenth National Freedom Day as an official state holiday in Rhode Island beginning in 2024. The Governor was joined for the signing by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, bill sponsors Representative Brianna E. Henries and Senator Tiara Mack, Juneteenth RI President Helen Basker . . .