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State Government Press Releases

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07/07/2026
No Arrests to Report. Media Contact: Captain David T. Bassignani, District "A" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5604 or rispdps@risp....
07/10/2026
Starting on Monday, July 13, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to temporarily close a section of Route 101 (Hartford Pike) for rehabilitation work on the Killy Brook Bridge, a small bridge located approximately ½ mile west of the intersection of Route 101 and Anan...
07/02/2026
Providence, RI—The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced today that applications are now open for two arts and culture grant programs – General Operating Support for Organizations and General Operating Support for Artists. The deadline for submitting a grant application is Sept.
06/30/2026
As part of its ongoing Warwick Corridor project, on Friday night, July 10, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to institute changes for a road diet on Main Avenue (Route 113) in Warwick. The road will be restriped with one lane in each direction, with a center turn...
06/29/2026
Media Advisory Courtney Marciano For Immediate Release 401- 318-0911 RIEMA Announces Rollout of Fiscal Year 2026 Nonprofit Security Grant Program Funding Opportunity Will Help Strengthen Security and Enhance Preparedness at Eligible Nonprofit Organizations Across Rhode Island ...
06/23/2026
The Rhode Island Film & TV Office is pleased to announce that writer/director Hanna Gray Organschi will commence production on her debut feature film, Rubber Hut, in the Ocean State this week. This includes the cities of Cranston and Warwick. Set in Rhode Island circa 1992 and inspired by a...
06/22/2026
On Friday night, June 26 at 9 p.m., as part of its ongoing 'Missing Move' project, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is making changes in how traffic on Route 2 (Quaker Lane) gets onto I-95 South, just north of Division Street on the Warwick/West Warwick line. RIDOT rebuilt an...
06/19/2026
At approximately 8:00 AM, Troopers arrested Mathew Mazzone, age 41, of 111 Sheffield Hill Road, Exeter, Rhode Island for 1.) Domestic Simple Assault – 1st Offense 2.) Domestic Vandalism – 1st Offense 3.) Domestic Refusal to Relinquish/Damage a Telephone. Mr. Mazzone was transported to the Hope...
06/17/2026
As part of its ongoing I-95 15 Bridges project, starting Sunday night, June 21, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to restrict southbound traffic on a portion of Pontiac Avenue where it passes over Route 10 in Cranston. This portion of the roadway will be closed and...
06/17/2026
PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today reminding potential candidates of the upcoming filing period for candidate declaration forms. Declarations of candidacy must be filed on June 22, 23, or 24. The deadline to file is...