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State Government Press Releases

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06/22/2023
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is advising the public that given the current statewide extent of Beech Leaf Disease (BLD), reports to the DEM Forest Health and Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS) programs are no longer requested. DEM's...
06/22/2023
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Oakland Beach in Warwick 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...
06/22/2023
Goal of the Expansion Arts Program is to nourish the artistic and cultural traditions of diverse communities PROVIDENCE, RI – Five local arts and culturally specific organizations of color will share $150,000 to increase their capacity to bring their cultural traditions to the public. The...
06/22/2023
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Sunrise Growers, Inc., is recalling frozen fruit products linked to pineapple provided by a third-party supplier that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product were distributed at the following...
06/22/2023
CENTRAL FALLS, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. "All of Rhode Island will benefit from us investing in students and out-of-school learning time," said Governor McKee. "I want to thank Central Falls Mayor Rivera for joining us...
06/21/2023
LINCOLN, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Lincoln Town Administrator Philip G. Gould signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. "With Lincoln joining the Learn365RI Municipal Compact, Town Administrator Philip G. Gould, town leaders and school officials are showing their commitment to making sure our...
06/20/2023
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing Oakland Beach and Conimicut Beach in Warwick for swimming because of high bacteria 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...
06/20/2023
HOPKINTON, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Hopkinton Town Manager Brian Rosso, and Hopkinton Town Council President Michael Geary signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. "I want to thank our partners in Hopkinton for making the shift in how we see learning and embracing the Learn365RI strategy," said...
06/20/2023
As part of efforts to help all children in Rhode Island be tested for lead poisoning at least twice by the age of three, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Office of Attorney General Peter F. Neronha are announcing two lead screening events this week. The events are free and no...
06/19/2023
COVENTRY, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Coventry Town Manager Daniel Parrillo, and Town Council President Hillary Lima signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. "I thank our partners in Coventry for recognizing the importance in expanding and strengthening educational opportunities for our students,"...