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State Government Press Releases

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10/29/2024
Providence, R.I. – R.I. State Council on the Arts has awarded $6,000 per year for three years to three Providence-based artists, Claire Andrade-Watkins, Miguel Enrique Lastra and Sara Young. Now entering its third year, recipients of this grant receive support to work toward large, specific,...
10/28/2024
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Board of Elections and the Rhode Island Department of State are today reminding voters who are choosing to vote by mail that mail ballots must be received by the Board of Elections by 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 5, 2024. Voters can return their mail...
10/25/2024
The Rhode Island Department Transportation (RIDOT) is reminding motorists that on the weekends of November 1-4 and November 8-11, it will conduct its fifth rapid bridge installation since this summer with the replacement of the I-95 northbound bridge over Elmwood Avenue in Providence. The bridge...
10/23/2024
PROVIDENCE, RI – Friendly frights, ghost stories, and lots of Halloween treats will soon return to the Rhode Island State House! This year's Spooky State House will take place on Tuesday, October 29. Trick-or-treaters are welcome to stop by the Rhode Island State House (82 Smith Street,...
10/22/2024
As part of an ongoing effort to identify and address sources of possible childhood lead poisoning, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is urging licensed child care facilities to sign up to have their drinking water tested for lead. The testing is free and is offered by a cooperative...
10/21/2024
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that TreeHouse Foods is recalling certain frozen waffle products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. These products were sold under the following brand names: • Always Save • Best Choice • Bettergoods •...
10/18/2024
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory for recreational activities at Larkin Pond in South Kingstown. The advisory was related to high levels of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria.
10/18/2024
On the weekends of November 1-4 and November 8-11, Rhode Island Department Transportation (RIDOT) will conduct its fifth rapid bridge installation since this summer with the replacement of the I-95 northbound bridge over Elmwood Avenue in Providence. The bridge will be completely replaced over...
10/18/2024
CRANSTON, R.I. – Ahead of the November 5th General Election, the Rhode Island Board of Elections has released a detailed memo regarding the presence and allowed activities of poll checkers, runners, and watchers at the polls on election day. "Rhode Island law allows political parties to appoint...
10/17/2024
Providence, RI – The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) has partnered with UMass Amherst Arts Extension Service and Culture Climate Strategy to present a three-part virtual series Culture for Climate Action--Rhode Island. The free webinars cover how arts and culture organizations can...