Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee announced yesterday Elizabeth Tanner will serve as Rhode Island's next Secretary of Commerce. According to NBC 10 in Providence, Tanner has served as the Director of the Department of Business Regulation since 2017 where she regulated financial services, the Fire Marshal's Office and State Building Office, commercial licensing, gaming, cannabis and liquor. She was also responsible for a $25 million budget and over 160 employees.

Former Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor stepped down on June 21 to run for general treasurer.