McKee’s pick for RI Public Utilities Commission baffles policy experts

By: Nancy Lavin

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: March 26, 2026

Words: 992

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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Gov. Dan McKee’s nominee to the influential Public Utilities Commission has a resume featuring top roles at Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies.

But Donna Sams’ impressive business background does not feature any experience in energy policy, law or science, making McKee’s Wednesday announcement to the $140,000-a-year position a puzzling choice to energy policy watchdogs.

“Very few things touch every aspect of society as much as what the PUC has to do,” …

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