Gina Raimondo

Governor of Rhode Island

Gina Raimondo - Governor of Rhode Island
Born

May 17th, 1971
53 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 75th Governor of Rhode Island starting in 2015. Prior to the governorship, held the position of General Treasurer of Rhode Island from 2011 to 2015. Implemented significant pension reform and established the state’s first comprehensive entrepreneurship program. Worked on initiatives to improve the economy and workforce development in Rhode Island. Ran for re-election in 2018 and won decisively.

Implemented pension reform as General Treasurer

Introduced entrepreneurship program

Led Rhode Island as Governor since 2015

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