RI.govhttp://www.ri.govWed, 10 Feb 2010 02:20:02 GMTRI.gov - Press Releasesen-usrihelp@nicusa.comTue, 09 Feb 2010 20:45:00 GMTGovernor Carcieri Encourages Rhode Islanders to Take Caution During Snow StormAs the latest winter storm quickly develops with expected snowfall to begin during the morning hours, and continuing, heavy at times, throughout the day and evening on Wednesday, Governor Donald L. Carcieri is encouraging all non essential state employees to use the greatest discretion in deciding...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10727Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:30:00 GMTDepartment of Health Cannon Building Remains Closed to Public Cosmetology Exams CanceledThe Cannon Building of the Rhode Island Department of Health HEALTH at 3 Capitol Hill in Providence will remain closed to the public on Wednesday, February 10 and Thursday, February 11 due to flooding from burst pipes of the building's chiller. Additionally, HEALTH has canceled the cosmetology ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10726Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:30:00 GMTH1N1 Flu Vaccination Clinic in Narragansett Canceled For February 10The H1N1 flu vaccination clinic that was scheduled for tomorrow, February 10, at Narragansett High School has been canceled due to the threat of inclement weather. Narragansett High School, located at 245 South Pier Road in Narragansett, will host a make-up clinic on February 17. This free,...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10725Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:00:00 GMTRIDOT Recognized by National Report Previewing 1st Anniversary of StimulusOn the cusp of the one year anniversary of the stimulus bill, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT has been recognized in an American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials AASHTO stimulus report entitled, "Projects and Paychecks: A One-Year Report on State...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10723Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:00:00 GMTHealth Department Email System Partially DownThe Cannon Building of the Health Department HEALTH remains closed to the public today due to flooding from a burst pipe. In addition, many employees are not connected to the email system and will not be able to send or receive email. HEALTH will provide an update on the situation before the end...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10722Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:45:00 GMTDivision of Motor Vehicles Extends Wednesday Closings Through March 17th for Computer Conversion WorkThe Division of Motor Vehicles DMV today announced the agency will be extending the Wednesday closings through Wednesday, March 17, 2010 to complete extensive cleanup of DMV data and to provide further training for DMV staff and its many interface partners. To accommodate the extended...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10724Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:15:00 GMTDLT Hot Jobs for Tuesday, February 9, 2010Position: Home Visitor as seen on Channel 10 Job Number: 674820 Employer: East Bay Community Action Program Location: Newport, RI Salary/hourly rate based on experience Position: Shipper/Receiver as seen on Channel 12 Job Number:...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10720Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:45:00 GMTDepartment of Health Cannon Building Remains Closed to PublicThe Cannon Building of the Rhode Island Department of Health HEALTH at 3 Capitol Hill in Providence will remain closed to the public on Tuesday, February 9 due to flooding from burst pipes of the building's chiller. Cosmetology exams scheduled for Tuesday, February 9 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.will be ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10717Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:15:00 GMTLt. Gov. Roberts: Approved Blue Cross Direct-Pay Rate Hike Still Unaffordable for Rhode IslandersPROVIDENCE- Lt. Gov. Elizabeth H. Roberts today spoke out against the ruling by the Office of Health Insurance Commissioner approving an average 7% increase for direct-pay plans by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island. "I am encouraged that the Health Insurance Commissioner used his...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10716Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:15:00 GMTLt. Gov. Roberts to Attend Barrington Free Public H1N1 Flu ClinicRoberts reminds Rhode Islanders there is still time to "roll up your sleeves" and take advantage of statewide free public flu vaccine clinics PROVIDENCE- Lt. Gov. Elizabeth H. Roberts, Chair of the Emergency Management Advisory Council and the Long Term Care Coordinating Council will attend the...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10715Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:30:00 GMTSecretary of State Mollis Releases 2010 Election CalendarPROVIDENCE, RI -- Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis today unveiled the state's official 2010 Election Calendar, which gives voters and candidates their first glimpse of all the key deadlines and milestones in this year's elections. "I had the privilege of overseeing Rhode Island's...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10714Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:30:00 GMTSecretary of State Mollis Reports That New Website Attracts Record Number of VisitorsMollis Reports That New Website Attracts Record Number of Visitors PROVIDENCE, RI - Two months after launching a new website, Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis reports that Rhode Islanders are visiting it in record numbers. A average of nearly 37,000 unique visitors per month used...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10713Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:15:00 GMTLt. Gov. Roberts to Convene Emergency Management Council for Briefing by Renowned Terrorism and Explosives ExpertEmergency Management Advisory Council meeting to receive briefing and tour U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Explosives Detection Mitigation and Response Center at URI PROVIDENCE- Lt. Gov. Elizabeth H. Roberts will convene a meeting of the Emergency Management Advisory Council EMAC,...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10712Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:15:00 GMTMedia Advisory: RIDOT Previews 1st Anniversary of Stimulus with Recognition in National Report The Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT has been chosen as one of four states that will highlight a report being put out tomorrow, Tuesday, February 9, 2010 by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials AASHTO. AASHTO's report is entitled, "Projects and...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10711Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:30:00 GMTDLT Hot Jobs for Monday, February 8, 2010Position: Warwick Police Officer Recruitment as seen on Channel 10 Job Number: 674945 Employer: City of Warwick Location: Warwick, RI Salary/hourly rate based on experience Position: Ocean State Job Lot Recruitment as seen on Channel 12 ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10708Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:30:00 GMTHealth Department Cannon Building Closed to Public on Monday, February 8 Due to FloodingThe Cannon Building of the Rhode Island Department of Health HEALTH at 3 Capitol Hill in Providence will be closed to the public tomorrow, Monday, February 8 due to flooding from burst pipes of the building's chiller. HEALTH employees who work in the Cannon Building are asked to report to work...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10705Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:00:00 GMTTwo Rhode Island Communities Awarded HeartSafe CertificationOn National Go Red Day, Rhode Island Department of Health HEALTH announces that two communities - Warwick and Westerly - have earned HeartSafe certification. This program is designed to help communities give people a better chance of surviving a heart attack or other cardiac emergency. HeartSafe...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10696Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:30:00 GMTDLT Hot Jobs for Friday, February 5, 2010Position: IT Support/Admin Assistant as seen on Channel 10 Job Number: 674868 Employer: Liberty International Location: Pawtucket, RI Salary/hourly rate based on experience Position: Wellness Fitness Coordinator as seen on Channel 12 ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10694Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:15:00 GMTOn-ramp to Route 24 North closed in PortsmouthThe Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT announced today that it has closed the on-ramp from Hummocks Avenue in Portsmouth to Route 24 North. The closure is necessary to allow construction to proceed on the new Sakonnet River Bridge. Specifically, RIDOT will be rehabilitating the...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10691Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:45:00 GMTGovernor Carcieri Commends Majority Leader Fox and Senator Lenihan for Promise to Restore Ethics Commission Jurisdiction over General AssemblyGovernor Carcieri today commended Majority Leader Gordon Fox for submitting a resolution to be placed on the November 2010 ballot that restores the Ethics Commission jurisdiction over the General Assembly. The Governor also commended Senator Lenhian who has made a commitment to submit a resolution ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10690