Stefan Pryor finally confirmed as Rhode Island Commerce secretary

By: Nancy Lavin

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: March 31, 2026

Words: 925

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor can finally remove the “interim” from his title following his confirmation vote by the Senate Tuesday.

The 28-7 vote came within minutes, nearly eight months after Gov. Dan McKee’s nomination last August. The lag prompted legal questions over Pryor’s ability to serve on an interim basis, with the executive and legislative branches failing to reach agreement.

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