RI.govhttp://www.ri.govSat, 21 Nov 2009 13:50:01 GMTRI.gov - Press Releasesen-usrihelp@nicusa.comFri, 20 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMTRIDOT removing split-lane traffic pattern on I-95 in West GreenwichThe Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT will be removing the split-lane traffic pattern this weekend on I-95 South, shortly after Exit 6 Route 3, in West Greenwich. One lane of travel will be closed overnight tonight on I-95 South and reopen by 6 a.m. Saturday to make this change. ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10201Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMTHEALTH Launches Webpage with Form for Funeral Planning Agent DesignationAt the Governor's request, the Rhode Island Department of Health launched a webpage today to inform Rhode Islanders about an existing Rhode Island general law 5-33.3 1 et seq. http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE5/5-33.3/INDEX.HTM related to funeral planning. This law allows a person...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10200Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:15:00 GMTLt. Gov. Roberts and Volunteers to Pack Care Packages for Troops as Part of Operation Holiday CheerPROVIDENCE-Lt. Gov. Elizabeth H. Roberts will be joined by volunteers tomorrow, Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. to pack care packages being sent out by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor Roberts as part of Operation Holiday Cheer. The Operation Holiday Cheer program sends care packages...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10198Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMTMollis Sets Lottery in Special Election to Replace Betsy DenniganPROVIDENCE, R.I. - The candidates to fill former state Rep. Betsy Dennigan's seat will find out this Monday where they will appear on the Dec. 29 ballot, Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis announced today. Mollis has scheduled a public lottery for ballot placement at his Division of Elections,...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10197Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:15:00 GMTState Residents Invited To Donate Ornaments for Heroes' TreeOnce again Governor and Mrs. Carcieri are inviting Rhode Island residents to help decorate the "Heroes' Tree" at the State House this holiday season. Family and friends of military veterans are invited to create ornaments commemorating individual military service and bring them to the State...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10199Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:15:00 GMTDLT Hot Jobs for Friday, November 20, 2009Position: Truck Driver Class A as seen on Channel 10 Job Number: 674478 Employer: Ocean State Towing and Recovery Location: East Providence, RI Salary/hourly wage based on experience Position: Administrator as seen on Channel 12 ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10194Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:45:00 GMTGovernor Carcieri Notes Availability of Funeral Planner DesignationGovernor Carcieri today called for an increased awareness of an existing Rhode Island general law 5-33.3 1 et seq. that allows for the designation of a Funeral Planning Agent. "It has become abundantly clear that people are not aware that there is a statute that allows for anyone to...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10192Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:30:00 GMTMaxwell Mays' "Inauguration Day" Print and Guest Book on Display in State Room at State House in Memory of the Beloved Rhode Island ArtistPublic invited to share thoughts and remembrances in guest book A reproduction print of Maxwell Mays' painting "Inauguration Day" will be displayed in the State Room of the Rhode Island State House, starting today, Thursday, November 19, 2009 to honor the well-loved Rhode Island artist...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10191Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:30:00 GMTDLT Hot Jobs for Thursday, November 19, 2009Position: Management Trainee as seen on Channel 10 Job Number: 674395 Employer: American Income Life Location: Providence, RI $40,000-$70,000 yearly Position: Warhouse Worker as seen on Channel 12 Job Number: 674409 Employer:...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10186Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:15:00 GMTLt. Gov. Roberts Calls for Extension of Health Benefits for Rhode Island UnemployedLt. Gov. Elizabeth H. Roberts today called on Congress to extend a federal subsidy that helps unemployed Rhode Islanders keep their health insurance. Through the COBRA premium assistance program, federal stimulus funds are available to help unemployed Rhode Islanders pay for continuing their health ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10183Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:15:00 GMTLt. Gov. Roberts Invites Small Business Owners to Get Answers to Their Quastions About State Stimulus ProgramsPROVIDENCE- Lt. Gov. Elizabeth H. Roberts will convene the Small Business Advocacy Council SBAC this Friday, November 20, at 8:00 a.m. to help small business owners get answers to their questions about Rhode Island's stimulus plans. Small business owners who have questions about what stimulus...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10182Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:15:00 GMTRhode Island Inmates Learn to "Mind Their Own Business" as Part of New Reentry Program in Minimum SecurityEvery Monday and Thursday for the past nine weeks, about a dozen men at the Rhode Island Department of Corrections have spent two hours in a Minimum Security classroom with instructor Larry Walsh of Pawtucket for practical instruction on how to run their own business. To earn a spot in Walsh's...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10181Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:15:00 GMTDLT Hot Jobs for Wednesday, November 18, 2009Position: Registered Nurse as seen on Channel 10 Job Number: 674482 Employer: Bayside OB/GYN Location: Providence, RI Salary/hourly rate based on experience Position: Emergency Medical Technician as seen on Channel 12 Job Number:...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10178Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMTRIDOT & New England Transportation Leaders Work Towards Regional Cooperation Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT Director Michael P. Lewis and transportation leaders of the other five New England states gathered Thursday, November 12, 2009 in Newington, Connecticut to advance the goal of regional transportation. Coordination by this group would...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10176Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMTSCHEDULE CHANGE: Overnight Closures of I-95 for Iway Construction to Begin Thursday NightThe Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT is reminding motorists that it will close I-95 North and South in Providence on various nights over the next two weeks for Iway-related construction. The closures will also affect traffic on I-195 West to I-95 North. Motorists are strongly urged ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10174Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:30:00 GMTDLT Hot Jobs for Tuesday, November 17, 2009Position: Administrative Assistant as seen on Channel 10 Job Number: 674485 Employer: Ocean State Towing and Recovery Location: East Providence, RI $31,000-$38,0000 per year Position: Medical Adminstrative Assistant as seen on Channel 12 ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10171Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:15:00 GMTDLT Hot Jobs for Monday, November 16, 2009Position: Warehouse Operator as seen on Channel 10 Job Number: 674489 Employer: Aramark Uniform Services Location: East Providence, RI $10.00 per hour Position: Press Mechanic as seen on Channel 12 Job Number: 674420 Employer:...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10165Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:15:00 GMTOvernight lane closures beginning Sunday on I-95 in PawtucketThe Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT announced today that it will be closing lanes on I-95 North and South in Pawtucket during overnight hours on a regular basis beginning Sunday night, November 15, 2009. The closures are needed for work on an interim bridge repair project for the...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10150Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:15:00 GMTRIDOT announces overnight closures of I-95 for Iway constructionThe Rhode Island Department of Transportation RIDOT announced today that it will close I-95 North and South in Providence on various nights over the next two weeks for Iway-related construction. The closures will also affect traffic on I-195 West to I-95 North. Motorists are strongly urged to...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10149Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:15:00 GMTDLT Hot Jobs for Friday, November 13, 2009Position: Stockroom/Kitter as seen on Channel 10 Job Number: 674445 Employer: Federal Electronics Location: Cranston, RI Salary/hourly wage based on experience Position: Case Specialist as seen on Channel 12 Job Number: 674422 ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/10146