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Office of Economic Recovery and Reinvestment

08/24/2010 12:00 EDT
Rhode Island Wins Race to the Top Funding in Second Phase
The U.S. Department of Education today announced that the State of Rhode Island was one of 10 states to be selected in Phase II of Race to the Top, the competitive $4.35 billion federal program to reward and encourage innovative states that are making significant progress with their education...
08/16/2010 12:30 EDT
Wickford Junction Train Station Groundbreaking Scheduled for August 18
Governor Donald L. Carcieri, Senator Jack Reed and Congressman James Langevin will join RIDOT Director Michael P. Lewis and other Federal, State and local officials to break ground on the Wickford Junction Train Station. The event, featuring Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Administrator Peter...
08/03/2010 14:45 EDT
Rhode Island Announces $2.3 Million Recovery Act Grant for Energy Efficiency Program for Residents who Heat their Homes with Deliverable Fuels
Governor Donald L. Carcieri and the Office of Energy Resources today announced that National Grid has been awarded a $2.3 million Recovery Act grant to offer consumer incentives for residents who heat their homes with propane and oil to make energy efficiency improvements. Under this program,...
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Governor Lincoln D. Chafee

05/13/2013 12:45 EDT
Governor's Workforce Board Awarded More than $60,000 in "Express Grants" in March and April to Help RI Employers Train Workers
Providence, RI - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that in March and April, the Governor's Workforce Board (GWB) Rhode Island awarded more than $60,000 in Express Grants to 20 Rhode Island companies seeking to improve the skills of their existing workers. Express Grants offer businesses
05/10/2013 12:45 EDT
Governor Chafee Announces Judicial Nominations for Rhode Island Superior Court, Family Court
District Court Magistrate Joseph A. Montalbano Nominated for Superior Court Family Court Magistrate Patricia K. Asquith Nominated for Family Court Providence, RI - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today announced his nomination of District Court Magistrate Joseph A. Montalbano for
05/09/2013 11:45 EDT
Governor Lincoln D. Chafee Signs Executive Order on Diversity
Promoting Greater Minority Representation in State Workforce, Contracts to Better Reflect RI's Changing Demographics Affirms Rhode Island's Long Legacy of Diversity and Tolerance Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today signed Executive Order 13-05, designed to reflect the changing...
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Department of Revenue

11/09/2010 17:30 EST
Office of the Receiver to Appoint State Receiver's Council to Act in the Capacity of the Central Falls City Council
Mark Pfeiffer, retired Associate Justice of the RI Superior Court and the state-appointed receiver for the City of Central Falls, will appoint a three-member State Receiver's Council, effective November 12, 2010, to serve in the capacity of the Central Falls City Council. The decision to establish
08/30/2010 15:15 EDT
Office of the Receiver and Council 94 Ratify Agreement
The Office of the Receiver for the City of Central Falls and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 94 Local 1627, representing 42 municipal employees, have agreed to changes in the collective bargaining agreement, achieving $159,000 in cost savings for...
08/06/2010 09:45 EDT
Division of Motor Vehicles to Close Rhode Island Mall Branch; Extend Days at Wakefield Branch; Road Exams Relocated; Pawtucket Branch to Close; New Headquarters to Open in Cranston;
A reminder to the media and the public of the many upcoming changes at the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), as the agency gets set to move its headquarters to a new location in Cranston. DMV will permanently close the Rhode Island Mall branch location, with the last day of operations scheduled...
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Lt. Governor's Office

04/24/2013 16:15 EDT
Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts' Statement on Marriage Equality
Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts' Statement on Marriage Equality "It's a proud day to be a Rhode Islander, and as an elected official, I am thrilled that all committed, loving couples will now be treated and protected equally under the law. I commend and applaud the House and Senate for their...
04/23/2013 15:00 EDT
Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts' Statement on Marriage Equality Vote by Senate Judiciary
April 23, 2013 Providence, RI "I am elated that Senate Bill 38A has been voted out of committee, headed for a full debate and vote on the Senate floor. Our family members and friends, neighbors and co-workers deserve to be treated fairly and protected equally under the law, and this vote...
04/18/2013 16:00 EDT
Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts' Statement on Commisioner Koller's Departure
Lt. Governor Roberts expressed her gratitude and congratulations to Rhode Island's Health Insurance Commissioner Chris Koller who has announced that he will be leaving Rhode Island in July to lead the Millbank Memorial Fund as its President. "Commissioner Koller has laid the groundwork for the...

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Department of Health

05/17/2013 16:00 EDT
HEALTH Encourages Hepatitis C Testing for All Baby Boomers
PROVIDENCE - In recognition of National Hepatitis C Testing Day on Sunday, May 19, the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) encourages all Rhode Islanders born between 1945 and 1965 to be tested for Hepatitis C at least once, or more often if they have known risk factors. Baby Boomers are...
05/10/2013 16:15 EDT
HEALTH Investigating New Synthetic Drug
PROVIDENCE - The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH), with the help of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is beginning an investigation into a cluster of deaths that appear to be related to the use of a new synthetic drug. In light of this situation, HEALTH and the...
05/10/2013 13:15 EDT
Simple precautions help protect against warm-weather health risks
PROVIDENCE – With increasing participation in outdoor activities, the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) remind all Rhode Islanders to begin taking precautions to protect themselves against warm-weather health hazards,...

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Department of Transportation

05/20/2013 17:00 EDT
Traffic Advisory: Traffic restrictions on Slatersville Stone Arch Bridge
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced the establishment of a single-lane alternating traffic pattern on the Slatersville Stone Arch Bridge, which carries Route 5 (Providence Pike) over the Branch River in North Smithfield. A recent bridge inspection found...
05/17/2013 15:30 EDT
Media Advisory: RIDOT Hosts "Buckle Up Shuffle Relay" Seat Belt Challenge Finals for RI Teens
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will host 17 high schools from across the state for the "Buckle Up Shuffle Relay" Seat Belt Challenge Finals tomorrow. The Challenge, designed to help educate teen motorists about the importance of seat belt usage, kicks off the state's...
05/17/2013 10:00 EDT
New bike route established during Washington Bridge closure
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT), the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, and the Narragansett Bay Wheelmen have partnered to establish a new bike route to preserve the connection between Providence and East Providence during the Washington Bridge Bikeway closure. Just in...

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Office of the Attorney General

05/15/2013 12:00 EDT
Donald Greenslit Sentenced to Life for the January 2012 Murder of Stacie Dorego
Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin announced today that Donald Greenslit (age 53), with a last known address of 16 Pershing Road, Johnston, was sentenced by Superior Court Justice Susan E. McGuirl to life for the January 22, 2012 murder of his common-law wife Stacie Dorego. Greenslit was found...
05/14/2013 13:00 EDT
AG Kilmartin Partners with Facebook in Online Safety Campaign
Protecting teens' online privacy is the goal of a new public education campaign launched today by Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin in cooperation with Facebook. "The Internet offers many opportunities for young people. It is a gateway to exciting new opportunities and allows young people to...
05/14/2013 09:15 EDT
Ranbaxy Pays $500 Million to Resolve Adulterated Drugs Claims
Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin announced today that Rhode Island has joined with other states and the federal government in a $500 million dollar settlement to resolve civil and criminal allegations that Ranbaxy, a generic pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Gurgaon, India, introduced...

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Office of the Secretary of State

05/14/2013 09:00 EDT
Secretary of State Mollis Sets Voter Registration Drive at Burrillville High School May 15
PROVIDENCE, R.I. –Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis is urging students and staff at Burrillville High School to register to vote when his office visits the Broncos Wed., May 15, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. "Young people who register to vote are more likely to become engaged and effective...
05/13/2013 09:45 EDT
Secretary of State Mollis Honors R.I. Students for Public Service
PROVIDENCE, RI -- Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis honored high school students from all over Rhode Island with his 2013 Civic Leadership Awards, which are given annually to members of the senior class who make outstanding contributions to their school and their community. Students were...
05/09/2013 13:30 EDT
Secretary of State Mollis to Honor High School Seniors for Community Service This Friday
*** MEDIA COVERAGE REQUESTED*** WHAT: Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis will honor high school students from all over Rhode Island with 2013 Civic Leadership Awards at a State House ceremony this Friday. The awards are given annually to members of the senior class who make outstanding...

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Office of the General Treasurer

05/14/2013 19:00 EDT
Raimondo Supports Road, Bridge Proposal Before House Finance
Legislation aims to create predictable funding stream for local infrastructure investment, create jobs PROVIDENCE, R.I. – General Treasurer Gina M. Raimondo today testified in support of a legislative proposal that takes action to spur economic growth, while improving Rhode Island's locally-...
05/08/2013 17:45 EDT
House Judiciary Set to Hear Improvements to Crime Victim Program
Treasury, advocates look to expand emergency compensation to include relocation expenses PROVIDENCE, R.I. – General Treasurer Gina M. Raimondo today announced that the House Judiciary Committee will hear testimony tomorrow, May 9, on House Bill 5969, a proposal adding relocation expenses to the...
05/04/2013 14:15 EDT
Raimondo, Nesselbush, Williams Working to Improve Crime Victim Program
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – General Treasurer Gina M. Raimondo, Representative Anastasia Williams, Senator Donna Nesselbush along with the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence, SOAR RI and the Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence will visit the Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center in

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Department of Business Regulation

04/29/2011 04:30 EDT
Decision Affirming Constitutionality of Rhode Island's Solvent Insurer's Commutation Plan Makes State Attractive to Insurers in Run-Off
Contact: Joe Torti Office: 401-462-9620 jtorti@dbr.ri.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2011 Decision Affirming Constitutionality of Rhode Island's Solvent Insurer's Commutation Plan Makes State Attractive to Insurers in Run-Off New York/Providence – (April 27, 2011) – In a decision that...
07/27/2010 09:45 EDT
State of Rhode Island Reviews First-Ever Proposed Discharge and Liquidation of Obligations of a Solvent Insurer in U.S.
On July 21, 2010, GTE REinsurance Company Limited ("GTE RE"), a solvent reinsurer based in Providence, R.I., appeared before the Providence County Superior Court at a hearing to obtain approval to put an unprecedented Commutation Plan before the reinsurer's creditors so they may vote for its...
06/16/2009 00:00 EDT
Loan Modifications
Press Release June 15, 2009 LOAN MODIFICATIONS The Division of Banking ("Division") of the Department of Business Regulation finds that a position statement regarding loan modifications is necessary in order to provide clarity to the industry and to consumers. The Division has learned of...

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State Council on the Arts

04/11/2013 16:45 EDT
State Arts Council Receives $10,000 Grant from Bank of America for Big Yellow School Bus Program
Funds will help thousands of local youth gain access to the arts PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced today that it received a second year of funding from Bank of America for its Big Yellow School Bus (BYSB) program. The grant will ensure that thousands of...
03/25/2013 14:15 EDT
Classical High Student Wins State Arts Council's 'Poetry Out Loud' Rhode Island State Final
Classical High School student Jenifer Henriquez is this year's Rhode Island winner of the Poetry Out Loud state championship, held Sunday, March 17 at Bishop Hendricken High School, sponsored locally by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts and VSA arts of Rhode Island. As Rhode Island state...
03/07/2013 14:30 EST
State Arts Council Announces Closing Event at 2013 Fellowship Show on Saturday, March 9, 2013
The State Arts Council announced today that the Closing Reception and Artist Talk for the 9th Annual Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) Fellowship Exhibition will be held on Saturday, March 9th from 1:00pm to 4:00 pm at the Jamestown Arts Center, located at 18 Valley Street in Jamestown,

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Economic Recovery

08/24/2010 12:00 EDT
Rhode Island Wins Race to the Top Funding in Second Phase
The U.S. Department of Education today announced that the State of Rhode Island was one of 10 states to be selected in Phase II of Race to the Top, the competitive $4.35 billion federal program to reward and encourage innovative states that are making significant progress with their education...
08/16/2010 12:30 EDT
Wickford Junction Train Station Groundbreaking Scheduled for August 18
Governor Donald L. Carcieri, Senator Jack Reed and Congressman James Langevin will join RIDOT Director Michael P. Lewis and other Federal, State and local officials to break ground on the Wickford Junction Train Station. The event, featuring Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Administrator Peter...
08/03/2010 14:45 EDT
Rhode Island Announces $2.3 Million Recovery Act Grant for Energy Efficiency Program for Residents who Heat their Homes with Deliverable Fuels
Governor Donald L. Carcieri and the Office of Energy Resources today announced that National Grid has been awarded a $2.3 million Recovery Act grant to offer consumer incentives for residents who heat their homes with propane and oil to make energy efficiency improvements. Under this program,...

Economic Recovery Web site

Executive Office of Health & Human Services

10/16/2012 16:30 EDT
Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services to hold Webinars Introducing the Medical Assistance Intercept System (MAIS)
To introduce and help prepare the insurance industry and attorneys for the launch of the Medical Assistance Intercept System (MAIS), the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) will be hosting five (5) informational webinars in October. Insurance companies conducting...
04/10/2012 16:30 EDT
Pawtuxet Village Care and Rehabilitation Center voluntarily closing its doors
Joined by officials of Pawtuxet Village Care and Rehabilitation Center (Pawtuxet Village), Steven M. Costantino, Secretary of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) and Dr. Michael Fine, Director of the Department of Health (HEALTH), today announced that Pawtuxet Village is...
03/28/2012 15:15 EDT
HEALTH expresses ongoing concerns about care quality at Pawtuxet Village Care and Rehabilitation Center
In a letter to Pawtuxet Village Care and Rehabilitation Center's legal counsel at Hinckley, Allen & Snyder, Dr. Michael Fine, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH), expressed ongoing concerns regarding clinical care issues at Pawtuxet Village Care and Rehabilitation Center.

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Department of Corrections

11/19/2012 10:45 EST
Robert Vitale of Scituate Promoted to Warden of Central Office
Corrections Director A.T. Wall II recently announced that Robert Vitale of Scituate, R.I., has been promoted Warden of the RIDOC's Central Office. He will help to oversee a sizeable staff and an inmate population that includes those serving long sentences for a variety of offenses as well as those...
09/12/2012 08:30 EDT
Cranston's Robert Catlow Promoted to Chief Inspector
Corrections Director Ashbel T. Wall II has announced the promotion of Robert J. Catlow of Cranston, R.I., a 26-year veteran of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections, to Chief Inspector, heading up the Office of Inspections. The Director notes, "Bob Catlow combines experience and credibility in
09/12/2012 08:30 EDT
RIDOC's Probation and Parole Unit and Day One Partner on Training: Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation
The Rhode Island Department of Corrections will hold a training for its adult probation and parole staff, adult counselors, and partners from community service agencies on Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation on Friday, September 14, at the Philip W. Noel Judicial Complex (Kent County...

Department of Corrections Web site

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