# RI.gov: Rhode Island Government


State Government Press Releases

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06/20/2024
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Carbuncle Pond in Coventry due to blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) blooms in the pond. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can harm...
06/18/2024
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding all Rhode Islanders about safety tips to keep themselves healthy and safe during extreme heat. "Extreme heat can be a serious issue," said Governor Dan McKee. "With the temperatures we are expecting, people should be checking on each...
06/18/2024
Starting Friday night, June 21, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will have lane closures on Route 37 eastbound near the Pontiac Avenue exit in Cranston. The closures begin at 9 p.m. Friday and may extend through the weekend. All lanes will reopen by 6 a.m. on Monday, June...
06/17/2024
PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today reminding potential candidates of the upcoming filing period for candidate declaration forms. Declarations of candidacy must be filed on June 24, 25, or 26. The deadline to file is...
06/14/2024
General Assembly passes 8 priority bills of the RI Department of State PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today issued the following statement in recognition of the end of the 2024 legislative session: "In my time as Secretary of State, I have had many opportunities to work...
06/13/2024
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Coomer Lake in Glocester due to blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) blooms in the pond. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can harm humans...
06/11/2024
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Conimicut Point Beach for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data become...
06/10/2024
Starting on Friday night, June 21, RIDOT will temporarily close a section of Route 102 (Broncos Highway) in Burrillville between Central Street and East Avenue, to complete work on two bridges. The closure will be in place through the summer. RIDOT expects to reopen the road in late August. ...
06/08/2024
On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, members of the ACI Investigations Unit charged Johan Gonzalez, age 32, of last known address 137 Camden Avenue, Providence, RI for 1.) Possession of a Controlled Substance Schedule I-V- Less than 10 Grams. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by...
06/06/2024
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick due to high bacteria counts. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most up-to-date beach...