http://www.ri.gov RI.gov Press Releases en-us rihelp@egov.com The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has announced that the Coventry High School Clicks won the "Buckle Up Shuffle Relay" Seat Belt Challenge. The challenge finals, held this past Saturday, kicked off the state's participation in the National Click It or Ticket It Enforcement... Wed, 22 May 2013 18:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19395 Position: Customer Service Representative Job Number: 690432 Employer: The Abrams Agency Location: North Kingstown, RI Rate based on experience (as seen on Channel 10) Position: Senior Network Engineer Job Number: 690457 Employer: PC Troubleshooters... Wed, 22 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19392 Valois Brings Broad Range of Management Experience in the Private, Public, and Non-Profit Sectors Providence, RI - Marcel A. Valois, Governor Lincoln D. Chafee's nominee to lead the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC), was today unanimously confirmed by the Rhode Island Senate. Tue, 21 May 2013 21:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19390 May 21, 2013 PROVIDENCE--Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts will be joined by Governor Lincoln Chafee and Major General Kevin McBride, Adjutant General of the Rhode Island National Guard, as well as state and local officials, on Friday, May 24, 2013, at 10:00 am on the southwest lawn of the State... Tue, 21 May 2013 20:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19389 Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin today reported on the progress made by the nation's five largest mortgage service providers to assist Rhode Island homeowners under the National Mortgage Settlement. According to data provided by the five banks that are parties to the Settlement, through March... Tue, 21 May 2013 18:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19388 Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin today issued the following statement regarding this week's tornado in Moore, Oklahoma: "Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by Monday's horrific tornado in Oklahoma. As images of the destruction emerge, we as a nation are shocked and saddened... Tue, 21 May 2013 17:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19387 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – General Treasurer Gina M. Raimondo tomorrow will join Tony Maione, President and CEO of the United Way of Rhode Island and members of the Rhode Island Coalition for Payday Lending Reform to once again raise awareness about the pitfalls of predatory payday lending. Other program... Tue, 21 May 2013 15:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19386 Media Point of Contact: Colonel Steven G. O'Donnell, Superintendent, (401) 444-1001 Colonel Steven G. O'Donnell, Superintendent, of the Rhode Island State Police and Commissioner of the Department Of Public Safety, announced the promotion of eight (8) sworn members of the Rhode Island State... Tue, 21 May 2013 14:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19384 Position: Store Clerk-Front End Manager Job Number: 690353 Employer: Dunn's Corner Market Location: Westerly, RI Rate based on Experience (as seen on Channel 10) Position: Clinical Pharmacist Operations Manager Job Number: 690419 Employer: Landmark Medical Tue, 21 May 2013 12:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19382 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... Mon, 20 May 2013 21:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19381 The Ethics Commission held its 5th meeting of 2013 on April 23, 2013. The Commission took the following actions: Issued Advisory Opinion 2013-14 to the Retirement Board of the Employees' Retirement System of the State of Rhode Island ("Retirement Board"), opining that those members of the... Mon, 20 May 2013 17:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19380 The Ethics Commission held its 4th meeting of 2013 on March 19, 2013. The Commission took the following actions: Issued Advisory Opinion 2013-11 to Michael J. Colonair, a member of the Pascoag Fire District Board of Commissioners, opining that he is prohibited by the Code of Ethics from... Mon, 20 May 2013 17:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19379 Media Point of Contact for this Press Release is: Liutenant Colonel Michael J. Winquist Deputy Superintendent/Chief of Filed Operations Telephone number: 401-444-1002 Colonel Steven G. O'Donnell, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Commissioner of Public Safety, announces that Mon, 20 May 2013 13:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19377 Position: Office Clerk-Estimator Job Number: 690049 Employer: Woonsocket Glass & Mirror Company Location: Woonsocket, RI $12.00 per hour (as seen on Channel 10) Position: Bailer-Sorter for Scrap Metal Job Number: 690416 Employer: Metal Commodities, Inc Location:... Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19375 Point of contact for this press release is Major Karen D. Pinch, Chief Administrative Officer, (401) 444-1005 Colonel Steven G. O'Donnell, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police, today announced that we are joining with state and local law enforcement agencies across the country this... Fri, 17 May 2013 22:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19367 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... Fri, 17 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19366 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... Fri, 17 May 2013 19:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19365 PROVIDENCE –The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management congratulates the Rhode Island wastewater professionals that received state and regional awards at the annual Narragansett Water Pollution Control Association (NWPCA) Awards Banquet, held on Thursday, May 16th. "DEM enjoys a... Fri, 17 May 2013 17:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19363 Please note: An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. The U.S. Constitution guarantees that a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Mandell Tripp 25 White Rock Road Westerly, RI W1-2013-0207A The Washington County Grand... Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19362 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... Fri, 17 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/19360