A Letter from the McKee Administration
Dear Rhode Islanders,
We are proud to release the latest version of the RI 2030 Plan: our comprehensive policy document that charts the course for a brighter future for all Rhode Islanders—one that lifts up every resident, every community, and every corner of our state. By aligning resources, fostering partnerships, and embracing innovation, we aim to ensure sustained progress while adapting to changing needs and challenges.
Our vision is focused on four key priorities that will strengthen our state, empower our residents, and ensure a prosperous, healthy, and sustainable future. These priorities are driven and measured by data and are designed to tackle the pressing issues we face. To bring this vision to life, we are focused on strategically investing in these priorities to produce positive results.
We will actively monitor our progress by tracking the deliverables that our investments yield. Specifically, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is working directly with state agencies to prioritize the goals outlined in the 2030 Plan. OMB continues to examine and evaluate the performance data that is aligned with these measures to confirm that we are positioned to reach our goals.
We have already made great progress, and this document highlights some of the successes we’ve achieved thus far, but there is still work to be done. The challenges ahead are substantial, but they are ones we are fully committed to overcoming to keep Rhode Island moving in the right direction. This being the latest iteration of the RI 2030 Plan, we note that both the plan and our strategy will adapt and change over time as we advance, learn from our successes and shortcomings, and stay attuned to the needs of Rhode Islanders.
In executing this plan, we will ensure that our government remains steadfast in its efforts for:
Strengthening K-12 Education: Focusing on improving educational outcomes, expanding access to quality education, investing in year-round out-of-school learning, and modernizing school facilities prepares our children to succeed and contribute to our economy and society. Education is a cornerstone for the future of our state, and we must ensure every child has access to a high-quality education that prepares them for success in the modern world.
Building a Rhode to Prosperity: By enhancing workforce development and postsecondary education, enabling home ownership, raising incomes, and supporting small businesses to drive economic growth, we will build a more prosperous Rhode Island. Our approach is comprehensive, combining innovating programs and partnerships with business leaders and labor groups, as well as investing in government programming.
Creating a Healthier Rhode Island: Focusing on a holistic approach to health and recognizing its importance to quality of life, we commit to improving family and early childhood care, accessibility to healthcare, expanding resources for physical and behavioral health, and investing in our state hospital system to build a healthier population.
Advancing Infrastructure and Energy: Investing in our roads and bridges, ports, transit, water, clean energy resilience, and digital infrastructure ensures economic vitality and environmental sustainability. We aim to enhance connectivity and reduce emissions by embracing forward-thinking infrastructure initiatives to ensure Rhode Island remains resilient and competitive for generations to come.
Underlying these efforts is our commitment to modernizing and streamlining state government to deliver these services to you in the most effective way possible. We are dedicated to improving efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness in state services, making sure that every Rhode Islander receives the support they need when they need it.
Together, these initiatives form a bold vision for Rhode Island’s future—one that positions us as a leader in education, workforce development, health, and sustainability. We invite you to join us in this work as we build a stronger, more resilient Rhode Island for all.
Daniel J. McKee
Governor