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State Government Press Releases

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09/23/2026
WILMINGTON, DE – On Wednesday, September 23, Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore traveled to Wilmington, Delaware for the unveiling of a new monument honoring Rhode Island Regiment and British Army soldiers who died following the Battle of Yorktown and were laid to rest in a mass grave. Joining...
09/22/2026
Trade Name Holders Now Required to File Annual Renewals PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Business Services Division today announced the launch of a newly-upgraded online filing system for trade names registered in Rhode Island to support changes...
09/17/2026
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of State today issued the following alert: The Rhode Island Department of State Elections Division has been alerted to a text purporting to be for voter registration purposes, asking recipients to confirm their identity for their voter record. ...
09/08/2026
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today issuing final reminders for eligible voters who wish to participate in the primary elections taking place tomorrow, September 9, 2026. Early voting continues today through 4 p.m....
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...