Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea will host Archivist of the United States, David S. Ferriero, for a gallery talk titled, “Documenting Democracy: The Role of Archives in Preserving our Past” at the Rhode Island State Archives. Rhode Island’s original copy of the Bill of Rights will be on display during the event. “It’s an […]Load more...
On behalf of Governor Gina Raimondo’s Overdose Prevention and Intervention Task Force, the Rhode Island Departments of Health (RIDOH) and Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals (BHDDH) convened more than 250 leaders from municipalities throughout the state to participate in the first statewide Community Overdose Engagement Summit to collaboratively address the overdose epidemic. Summit participants […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today issued the following statement wishing Rhode Islanders a happy Hanukkah: «Hanukkah reminds us that even when you think hope is lost, light will overcome darkness. I’m proud that Rhode Island is home to a vibrant Jewish community. We were founded as a state that welcomed everyone, no […]Load more...
WARWICK, RI – Governor Raimondo announced that the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has taken several steps to bolster its ability to plow and treat the roads this coming winter. The department is expanding its fleet of plow trucks and drivers while deploying new technology to get real-time information on weather and road conditions. […]Load more...
The Rhode Island State Police Museum Foundation is again hosting Santa at the Museum this Saturday, December 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa Claus will be available for photos with children, while also listening to their Christmas wishes, and the museum will be open to visitors. State Police Captain Matthew C. Moynihan, President […]Load more...
Earlier this year, Ken Block submitted to the Rhode Island Board of Elections (Board) a list of 224 votes cast in the 2016 general election by voters whose addresses appeared to be disallowed by law. Examples of some of these addresses included UPS Stores, public safety buildings, federal post offices, empty lots and commercial office […]Load more...
U.S. Department of Homeland Security decision means state IDs will continue to be accepted at airports, federal facilities CRANSTON, R.I. – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has granted an extension to the State of Rhode Island to comply with the federal REAL ID Act. The federal government passed the REAL ID Act in 2005 […]Load more...
Starting 1/2/2018-PVD Safe Stations provides 24/7 support to opioid dependent individuals, directs people to treatment and recovery services PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge Elorza today announced that the City is launching PVD Safe Stations on January 2, 2018, which provides opioid-dependent and other substance use disorder individuals the ability to connect with treatment and recovery […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge Elorza today announced that Director of Communications Emily Crowell will transition to serve as Acting Chief of Staff starting January 15, 2018 during Chief of Staff Nicole Pollock’s maternity leave on an interim basis. Crowell will retain her role as Communications Director during this time and return to this role […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, RI. On Saturday, December 9 from 9 am to 12 pm, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank will open its doors for the annual Holiday Food Drive & Open House. Guests will be invited to take tours and enjoy holiday music and cheer at the Food Bank located at 200 Niantic Avenue in Providence. […]Load more...