PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea today announced the launch of a redesigned Department of State website (www.sos.ri.gov). The new website, created entirely through in-house efforts, offers a straightforward interface that will make it easier for Rhode Islanders to quickly access the information they need.
"As Secretary of State, I've been working to make this office a modern gateway that connects Rhode Islanders and their government," Secretary Gorbea said. "We spoke to a number of different stakeholders and redesigned the website to have a much simpler navigation, to be more user-friendly and make government more accessible overall."
Based on that feedback, the website is now structured around four key areas:
• The Business Portal provides a step-by-step process for entrepreneurs and current business owners to start or qualify their business in Rhode Island, along with easy access to the Department's online filing system.
• The Elections and Voting Portal offers key information for voters and candidates. Users can link directly to the Voter Information Center where registered voters can find their polling place and learn about what's on their local ballot.
• The Open Government Portal provides access to the Department's searchable databases including lobby tracker, open meetings, and rules and regulations.
• The Civics and Education Portal highlights the many ways Rhode Islanders can learn about and engage with our state's rich and diverse history.
In addition, the website offers quick access to services for frequent users such as state and local government agencies, notaries public, and registered lobbyists.
Users are encouraged to interact with the website at www.sos.ri.gov.
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Media contact: Nicole Lagace nlagace@sos.ri.gov (401) 330-3180