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Rhode Island More Than Doubles College-Qualifying AP Scores Over Five Years, Building on Record Graduation Rate
Rhode Island Department of Education
Published on Monday, August 03, 2026 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today announced that the Ocean State has experienced significant gains in Advanced Placement (AP)...
Spots Remaining: Owls of Rhode Island!
Cumberland Town - Rhode Island
There are a few spots remaining for Level #1 of "Owls of Rhode Island"! The Town of Cumberland is excited to partner with the Audubon Society of Rhode Island to bring this programming to the Amaral Building on Thursday, August 13, 2026. Children...
New Docu-Series Follows Rhode Island Nurse and Five Women Navigating Menopause and Midlife Health
EIN Presswire
The series combines expert perspectives with six women’s experiences involving menopause, nutrition, fitness and midlife health.
Aquatic Weed Treatments Scheduled for Worden Pond
State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
Published on Tuesday, August 04, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that Worden Pond in South Kingstown will be treated for the invasive aquatic plant hydrilla on Friday, August 7, with...
Voter Registration Deadline & Poll Worker Training – Monday, August 10
Portsmouth Town - Rhode Island
ATTENTION PORTSMOUTH VOTERS: Rhode Island Statewide Primary Elections will be held Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The LAST DAY for new voters to register or current voters to update existing records is Monday, August 10, 4:00 PM. You may also...
State Arts Council opens arts grant applications for artists’ studio tours
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts
Published on Monday, August 03, 2026 Providence, RI—The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced today that applications are now open for grants for artists to conduct open studio tours.
Inspector General Independent Advisory Commission Makes Job Posting Available
Rhode Island Office of the General Treasurer
Published on Monday, August 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...
Attorney General Griffin Leads Letter with 34 AGs Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
Attorney General of Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin today announced he is leading a bipartisan letter with 34 other Attorneys General urging Congress to preserve hemp reforms enacted in 2025 and reject efforts to reopen loopholes that allowed intoxicating...
Attorney General Griffin Leads Letter with 34 AGs Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
Attorney General of Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin today announced he is leading a bipartisan letter with 34 other Attorneys General urging Congress to preserve hemp reforms enacted in 2025 and reject efforts to reopen loopholes that allowed intoxicating...
Attorney General Bonta Supports Lawsuit Challenging IRS Sharing of Taxpayer Data with ICE
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief yesterday opposing the sharing of personal sensitive taxpayer information by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with Immigration and Customs...
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Latest Round of Unlawful Tariffs
North Carolina Attorney General
Permanent Tariffs Will Cost North Carolina Households $1,100 Every Year FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson filed a second lawsuit on Monday against the...
New RI Net Metering Initiative Delivers Energy Savings for Manufacturers While Strengthening Local Renewable Hydropower
EIN Presswire
Freedom Energy, Riparian Strategies & Thundermist connect local hydro with commercial users to reduce costs and preserve RI's clean energy infrastructure.
Rhode Island’s Industrial Past Packs a Punch
Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission
Published on Monday, July 27, 2026 Two Historic Mills Listed in the National Register of Historic Places (Providence) Two new listings in the National Register of Historic Places celebrate Rhode Island’s contributions to industrial history and...
McKee Administration Announces Incentives for Economic Development Projects Across Rhode Island
Rhode Island Commerce
Rhode Island Commerce Board Awards nearly $3 million in Main Street and Site Readiness incentives to support business growth, local municipalities, and developers throughout the state.
Rhode Island Department of State Statement on Division of Motor Vehicles Voter Registration System
Rhode Island Government
RHODE ISLAND, July 22 - 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.
Rhode Island Students Selected as Delegates to Prestigious 2026 National Youth Science Camp
Rhode Island Department of Education
Published on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today announced that AraOluwa Adetunji of East Greenwich High School and Philip Spradlin of...
Rhode Island Students Selected as Delegates to Prestigious 2026 National Youth Science Camp
Rhode Island Department of Education
Published on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today announced that AraOluwa Adetunji of East Greenwich High School and Philip Spradlin of...
SCAM ALERT: Rhode Island Department of State Alerts All Voters to Phishing Scam
Rhode Island Government
RHODE ISLAND, July 24 - 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...
Rhode Island Department of State Statement on Division of Motor Vehicles Voter Registration System
Rhode Island Department of State
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.
Rhode Island Department of State Statement on Division of Motor Vehicles Voter Registration System
Rhode Island Government
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.
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