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State Government Press Releases

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10/20/2025
Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on intent to issue a Categorical Exclusion. RIDOH has reviewed for approval the request by the Providence Water Supply Board for a Categorical Exclusion determination for the proposed "Lower South Providence (North) Water Main...
10/20/2025
Governor Dan McKee was joined Friday by representatives of the 195 District and numerous dignitaries to mark the completion of the 150 Richmond building with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting. The 212,000-square-foot life sciences development is anchored by the new Rhode Island Department of Health...
10/17/2025
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will continue its restriction for trucks, buses and other large vehicles through the mini-roundabout work zone at the intersection of Brown Street, Boston Neck Road (Route 1A) and Phillips Street in the village of Wickford in North Kingstown.
10/17/2025
Providence, RI – Registration has opened for the Poetry Out Loud recitation competition, and the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) has been encouraging high schools to participate in this important national arts education program. In recognition of America's 250th anniversary, the 2025-
10/16/2025
PROVIDENCE, RI – It's time once again to pick out your costume for trick-or-treating at the Rhode Island State House! This year's Spooky State House will take place on Thursday, October 23. Trick-or-treaters are welcome to stop by the Rhode Island State House (82 Smith Street, Providence)...
10/16/2025
The Western Coventry Elementary School public water system is required to issue a do not drink notice for consumers because the level of manganese in the distribution system was higher than the health advisory limit. Manganese is a naturally occurring element found in rocks, soil, water, and air....
10/16/2025
Media Advisory Courtney Marciano For Immediate Release 401- 318- 0911 RIEMA Director Marc R. Pappas Elected Vice President of National Emergency Management Association Pappas to help lead national efforts to strengthen emergency preparedness, response, and resilience across...
10/15/2025
Effective Friday night, October 17, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily reduce the number of travel lanes from three to two on a section of Route 37 East over Amtrak's Northeast Corridor in Warwick and shift those lanes to the right. This traffic pattern change...
10/14/2025
Starting Tuesday night, October 21, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close a section of Route 4 near the Frenchtown Road (Route 402) overpass in East Greenwich. The closures are necessary for the installation of steel beams for the structurally deficient...
10/10/2025
Starting at 9 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, October 14, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will implement a temporary traffic pattern for the passage of trucks, buses and other large vehicles through the construction of the mini roundabout at the intersection of Brown Street, Boston...