http://www.sos.ri.gov/ Office of the Secretary of State - Press Releases en-us rihelp@egov.com PROVIDENCE, R.I. –Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis is urging Johnston High School students to register to vote during a drive at school Mon., Feb. 13, from 11:06 a.m. to 12:32 p.m. in the cafeteria. "People who register to vote are more likely to become engaged and effective citizens of Rhode... Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15838 PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis is honoring Joe Garrahy with a tribute posted on his website that includes photos of the late Governor with celebrities such as Jesse Jackson, Pope John Paul II and President Reagan as well as everyday Rhode Islanders like Boy Scout and Girl... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15784 PROVIDENCE, R.I. –Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis is urging South Kingstown High School students to register to vote during a drive at school Thurs., Feb. 9, from 10: 45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the cafeteria. "People who register to vote are more likely to become engaged and effective citizens... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15774 PROVIDENCE, R.I. –Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis is urging Tolman High School students to register to vote during a drive in the school cafeteria Tues., Jan 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. "People who register to vote are more likely to become engaged and effective citizens of Rhode Island. Some... Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15740 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island's entrepreneurs may be getting more optimistic about the economy's recovery, based on new data from the Secretary of State's office, which tracks yearly corporate filings. "The economy has had a traumatic few years, so let's be careful about reading too much into Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15735 PROVIDENCE, RI – The first day's results are in and Ron Paul leads all candidates in the race to collect the 1,000 signatures necessary to appear on the state's April 24 presidential primary ballot, Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis announced this afternoon. Candidates have until Feb. 2 to... Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15704 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The deadline to file to run for president in Rhode Island's April 24 presidential primary passed today with one Democrat and seven Republicans officially throwing their hats in the ring, Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis announced this afternoon. By state law, today was the... Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15692 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Seven candidates have officially filed to compete for their party's nomination in Rhode Island's April 24 presidential primary, Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis announced this afternoon. By state law, today was the first day candidates could file an official Statement of... Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15682 PROVIDENCE, RI -- Rhode Islanders will get their first taste of the 2012 presidential primary this Thursday when candidates can begin officially filing to run with the Secretary of State's office. That milestone is among many included in a 32-page guide to Rhode Island's presidential primary... Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15668 PROVIDENCE, RI –Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis is reminding everyone who lobbies the General Assembly that Jan. 15 is the deadline for filing two important reports. State law requires legislative lobbyists and their firms and clients to file 2011 Annual Reports and December 2011 monthly... Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15629 PROVIDENCE, R.I. –Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis is urging Rogers High School students to register to vote during a drive at school this Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. "People who register to vote are more likely to become engaged and effective citizens of Rhode Island. Some of these... Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15574 PROVIDENCE, RI –Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis is reminding everyone who lobbies the General Assembly about a new state law that will change the way they do business in 2012. Passed during this year's legislative session at Mollis' request, the bill bars paid lobbyists and their firms and... Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15473 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The beginning of the new year means tens of thousands of companies doing business in Rhode Island must file annual reports with Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis. State law requires for-profit corporations to submit annual reports from Jan. 1 and March 1. More than 30,000... Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15474 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Sixty-six students registered to vote when Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis visited Exeter-West Greenwich Senior High School (EWGSHS) Tuesday as part of a statewide voter registration drive. Members of the Junior and Senior Classes registered in two waves during assemblies... Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15414 PROVIDENCE, R.I. –Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis is urging Exeter-West Greenwich High School students to register to vote during a drive at school this Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the cafeteria. "People who register to vote are more likely to become engaged and effective... Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15374 PROVIDENCE, RI – Small businesses have two last opportunities in 2011 to get help improving their bottom line at free workshops from Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis and the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC). "These workshops can be a tremendous resource for start-ups or... Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15335 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis is reminding Rhode Island's small businesses that they can beat the Dec. 1 deadline for submitting annual reports to the state by using his website to file on-line file on-line. Approximately 20,000 Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) ranging... Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15315 PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis and the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation are offering two more workshops this month to help small businesses improve their bottom line. "In these challenging times, we are doing everything we can to help the economy grow. Going to... Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15237 PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis is urging Jamestown, Tiverton, Warren and Woonsocket voters to go on-line to find their polling place, confirm they are properly registered and review a sample ballot before heading to the polls Tuesday. "Polling places can change from year to... Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15159 PROVIDENCE, RI – Small businesses can go to school on everything from creating a business plan to social media at four free workshops this month from Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis and the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation. "In these challenging times, we are doing everything we... Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15155