Temporary office space search for newly elected general officers OK’d

State law requires Rhode Island's newly elected general officers to have available state-funded space for their transitional staff.

By: Nolan Page

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: July 22, 2026

Words: 488

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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They won the election, but inauguration day is still two months away. What’s a victorious candidate who needs to staff up and prepare for their new role to do in the meantime?

A 1991 state law mandates that non-incumbents elected governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general and general treasurer have state-funded space available during the transitional period before being sworn in to office. The responsibility of securing that space falls on the …

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