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State Government Press Releases

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07/11/2026
At 9:14PM, Troopers arrested Sheri Silvia, age 53, of 4 Forest Hill Drive, Johnston, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC Unknown – First Offense and 2.) Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test – First Offense. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 4...
07/11/2026
At 8:30 PM, Troopers arrested Pedro Madrid, age 39, of 16A Pine View Lane, Exeter, Rhode Island, for 1.) Disorderly Conduct. This arrest was the result of Troopers responding to a disturbance on Pine View Lane in the Town of Exeter. Madrid was transported to the State Police – Hope Valley Barracks...
07/10/2026
Starting on Tuesday, July 14, 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...
07/10/2026
Effective Friday night, July 17, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to shift lanes to the left on Route 37 West, just before Exit 1D (Route 2 North) in Cranston. This will create a work zone on this side of the highway for continued demolition of the bridge carrying...
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...
07/07/2026
On Friday night, July 10, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to start the process to return traffic to its original configuration on Frenchtown Road (Route 402) where it passes over Route 4 at the Frenchtown Road Bridge in East Greenwich. The first step will be...
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 ...