President-elect Joe Biden is currently in the process of assembling his advisers and Cabinet officials as his January 20 inauguration, which will mark the commencement…
Biden this week has selected Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo to serve as secretary of commerce, multiple outlets, including Politico, reported. She was elected as the governor of Rhode Island in 2014, becoming the first woman to hold the position. According to the New York Times, as Rhode Island governor, Raimondo introduced training programs, slashed taxes and removed regulations to help support businesses. She also served as head of the Democratic Governors Association in 2019. If approved by the Senate, Raimondo will be responsible for a diverse department that manages weather forecasts, ocean fisheries and international product standards, among other responsibilities.
