# RI.gov: Rhode Island Government


State Government Press Releases

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08/25/2026
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today released the following statement on yesterday's Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. California: "Voting by mail is a safe, secure, and convenient option for millions of voters each election. The Administration is intent on inventing reasons...
08/20/2026
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today announced that L. Gregory Abilheira has joined the RI Department of State as Legal Counsel. Abilheira's prior experience includes ten years with the Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General, serving most recently as a Special Assistant...
08/20/2026
PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and Attorney General Peter F. Neronha are today, on the first day of early voting for the statewide primary, reminding Rhode Islanders of important resources as they exercise their right to vote. The RI Department of State and Office of the...
08/19/2026
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today reminding eligible voters that the deadline to request a mail ballot is today, Wednesday, August 19, and early voting begins Thursday, August 20, 2026. The deadline to request a mail...
08/03/2026
Candidates have until August 21, 2026 to apply to be Rhode Island's first Inspector General PROVIDENCE, RI – The five-member Inspector General Independent Advisory Commission today announced that applications are now being accepted for the newly-created position of Inspector General. ...
08/03/2026
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today reminding eligible voters of important deadlines for the statewide primary being held on September 9, 2026. The deadline for individuals to be registered to vote to participate in...
07/24/2026
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of State today issued the following statement: "For 250 years, our democratic republic has flourished through debate, discourse, and collaboration - even when we have held different views on political issues. However, since 2020, one perpetual line...
07/24/2026
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of State today issued the following scam alert: The Rhode Island Department of State's Election Division has been alerted to a phishing attempt that issues a false warning to voters regarding verification of their voter information. The email...
07/22/2026
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of State today issued the following statement: The Rhode Island Department of State is aware of the voter registration issue that has been identified in New Jersey. The RI Department of State is in close communication with the Division of Motor...
07/10/2026
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today released the following statement after replying to a letter from the United States Department of Justice: "On July 7, I received a letter from the United States Department of Justice which claimed to be an offer of assistance in...