http://www.sec.state.ri.usSat, 04 Jul 2009 22:40:01 GMTOffice of the Secretary of State - Press Releasesen-usrihelp@nicusa.comFri, 03 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. - When 25 new Americans are sworn in as citizens of the United States this Saturday morning at Roger Williams National Park in Providence, Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis is hoping they will register to vote, too. The Secretary of State's office will be there when the...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9257Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:15:00 GMTPROVIDENCE, RI June 3, 2009 -- Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis will honor students from all over Rhode Island with 2009 High School Civic Leadership Awards at a State House ceremony this Friday. The awards are given annually to members of the senior class who make outstanding contributions...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9021Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:00:00 GMTPROVIDENCE, RI June 3, 2009 -- Rhode Island businesses can learn all about the potential of social networking at a free workshop sponsored by Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis and the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation RIEDC. "Social Networking 2.0" is scheduled for Thurs., June...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9016Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:00:00 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. June 2, 2009 -- A decision by Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis eases the way for new political parties to be officially recognized under state law. The Secretary of State's office will not appeal a U.S. District Court decision striking down the constitutionality of a state...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/9004Fri, 29 May 2009 20:45:00 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. May 29, 2009 - Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis is reminding thousands of nonprofit corporations that they must file 2009 annual reports with his office beginning June 1. More than 6,700 nonprofits ranging from hospitals and charities to Little Leagues to condo associations...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/8981Fri, 29 May 2009 20:45:00 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. May 29, 2009 - Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis is reminding thousands of nonprofit corporations that they must file 2009 annual reports with his office beginning June 1. More than 6,700 nonprofits ranging from hospitals and charities to Little Leagues to condo associations...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/8982Thu, 14 May 2009 14:15:00 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. May 14, 2009 - A group of state and federal business leaders will be in Pawtucket tomorrow to ask small business owners what tools they need to survive and succeed in today's challenging economic environment. Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis, Mark Hayward of the U.S. Small...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/8877Tue, 12 May 2009 13:15:00 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. May 12, 2009 -- The Secretary of State's office will be registering voters at Cranston High School East tomorrow as part of a new initiative designed to maintain the momentum of last year's record-setting election season. The 10:40 a.m. visit to Cranston East will come just...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/8851Thu, 07 May 2009 18:45:00 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. May 7, 2009 - Just one week after unveiling his new "Voters in the Classroom" initiative, more than 930 high school students have already registered to vote, Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis announced today. "Rhode Island needs citizens who are active and informed. The...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/8824Mon, 04 May 2009 19:45:00 GMTPROVIDENCE, RI May 4, 2009 -- The public is invited to join Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis, historians and Baptists from across America at the State House this Wednesday to unveil a portrait of one of Rhode Island's earliest political and religious leaders. The national Baptist History...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/8797Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMTPROVIDENCE, RI April 24, 2009 -- Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis will visit Cumberland High School this Monday to launch a statewide voter registration drive targeting students. The "Voters in the Classroom" initiative is designed to maintain the momentum of last year's record-setting...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/8717Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:30:00 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. April 3, 2009 - Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis is offering everyday Rhode Islanders a new tool for talking with local, state and federal officials. Mollis has just issued the 2009 "Rhode Island Government Owner's Manual," which includes contact information for the state's ...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/8569Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:15:00 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. March 27, 2009 -- Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis is reminding Rhode Island businesses that they have until March 31 to file their 2009 annual reports with his office. State law requires for-profit corporations to report a variety of information including the names and...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/8508Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:00:00 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. March 19, 2009 -- Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis invites the public to learn more about the Rhode Island of yesteryear by visiting a free exhibit of turn-of-the-century photographs at the State Archives in downtown Providence. "Rhode Island Revisited: The Collections of...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/8450Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:45:00 GMTPROVIDENCE, RI Feb. 25, 2009 -- When Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis visited East Providence High School today with Rhode Island's version of the Emancipation Proclamation, the Providence Journal was there to capture the event on video. See the one-minute video for yourself by clicking on...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/8301Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:00:00 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. Feb. 24, 2009 - Companies struggling with a difficult economy can get free advice about using e-publishing to market their products and services at a free workshop sponsored by Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis and the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation RIEDC this...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/8292Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:15:00 GMTPROVIDENCE, RI Feb. 23, 2009 -- Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis will mark Black History Month by bringing the original 1784 law that granted Rhode Island slaves their freedom to East Providence High School this Wed., Feb. 25. "It is crucial to continue to talk about the struggles and...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/8287Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:15:00 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. Feb. 20, 2009 - Both Chambers of the General Assembly got high marks in complying with the state's Open Meetings law last year, according to a report card released today by Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis. The "Access 2008" report grades the performance of every state...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/8269Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:30:00 GMTPROVIDENCE, RI Feb. 19, 2009 - Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis is asking State House lobbyists to attend a workshop next week designed to make it easier for them to comply with state reporting requirements and ethics regulations. "I am committed to making government more open and...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/8253Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:00:00 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. - Feb. 4, 2009 -- Rhode Island businesses can take advantage of free public relations and human resources consulting services at workshops sponsored by Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis and the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation RIEDC in February. "Motivating...http://www.ri.gov/press/view/8147