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Reminder: Voting Still Open for Attendance Matters RI Student Video Contest “People’s Choice” Award, Deadline is September 30, 2026
Rhode Island Department of Education
Published on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – As students return to school, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) are reminding students, families, and educators that voting is still...
Crestwood Advisors Earns Continued Recognition on Barron’s 2026 Top 100 RIA Firms List
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
BOSTON, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crestwood Advisors (“Crestwood”), a boutique investment advisory and wealth management firm based in Boston and with offices in Connecticut and Rhode Island, today announced it has been named to the...
As Students Return to Classrooms, RIDE Launches BARR Partnership to Support Students and Educators at Six Rhode Island Schools
Rhode Island Department of Education
Published on Thursday, September 10, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – As students return to classrooms across Rhode Island, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green today announced that the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) is launching a partnership...
Four Resmini Law Attorneys Named to 2027 Best Lawyers List in Personal Injury Litigation
EIN Presswire
Four attorneys at a Providence law firm earn spots on the 2027 Best Lawyers list for personal injury litigation, one for the first time.
Merlin Asset Management Earns #1 Rankings in Large, SMID, and Small Cap Growth on PSN's Q2 2026 Top Guns List
EIN Presswire
Three Merlin strategies ranked first and Focused Growth ranked second for one-year returns in their PSN growth universes; periods ended June 30, 2026 NEWPORT, RI, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Merlin Asset Management,...
Sokolove Law Managing Attorney Named Distinguished Leader in the New England Legal Awards 2026
EIN Presswire
This Honor Recognizes Two Decades of Leadership at a Top Massachusetts-Founded Mesothelioma Law Firm CHESTNUT HILL, MA, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sokolove Law is proud to announce that Managing Attorney Ricky A....
Excel Tire Gauge Named Exclusive Tire Inflation Equipment Provider for EG America’s 1,500+ Locations
EIN Presswire
Nationwide partnership will expand access to digital tire inflation services across EG America convenience stores and fuel locations in 30 states WARWICK, RI, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Excel Tire Gauge, a U.S....
Rhode Island Superior Court Rules for Burrillville Resident Dismissing Town's Counterclaim, Barred by Anti-SLAPP Statute
EIN Presswire
Court finds resident's opposition to artificial turf project was constitutionally protected petitioning activity NEWPORT, RI, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Rhode Island Superior Court has granted summary judgment to...
Governor McKee Slams Trump Administration for Denying Rhode Island’s Appeal for Federal Blizzard Disaster Relief
Rhode Island Governor
RHODE ISLAND, September 4 - Published on Thursday, September 03, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s denial of Rhode Island’s appeal of the President’s decision to...
Governor McKee Slams Trump Administration for Denying Rhode Island’s Appeal for Federal Blizzard Disaster Relief
Rhode Island Governor
Published on Thursday, September 03, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s denial of Rhode Island’s appeal of the President’s decision to withhold federal disaster...
RIDE Secures $3.68 Million Federal Grant to Strengthen Special Education Across Rhode Island
Rhode Island Department of Education
Published on Friday, September 04, 2026 Five-year award will support the Rhode Island Special Education (RISE) Initiative and expand pathways for special educators to improve outcomes for students with disabilities, statewide SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 |...
McKee Administration Awards $38.7 Million to Support The Production of 147 New Affordable Homes Across Rhode Island
Rhode Island Governor
RHODE ISLAND, September 3 - Published on Thursday, August 27, 2026 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Dan McKee, the Executive Office of Housing (EOH), and RIHousing today announced $38.7 million in the final wave of awards through the state’s 2026...
New Report Shows Rhode Island’s Progress on Primary Care Reimbursement Rates; Governor McKee Commits to National-Leading New Investment
Rhode Island Governor
RHODE ISLAND, September 2 - PROVIDENCE, RI – A new September 2026 report from the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) [zk8ngbyab.cc.rs6.net] highlights that Rhode Island has made significant progress strengthening Medicaid...
McKee Administration Awards $38.7 Million to Support The Production of 147 New Affordable Homes Across Rhode Island
Rhode Island Governor
Published on Thursday, August 27, 2026 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Dan McKee, the Executive Office of Housing (EOH), and RIHousing today announced $38.7 million in the final wave of awards through the state’s 2026 consolidated “One Stop” housing...
New Report Shows Rhode Island’s Progress on Primary Care Reimbursement Rates; Governor McKee Commits to National-Leading New Investment
Rhode Island Governor
PROVIDENCE, RI – A new September 2026 report from the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) [zk8ngbyab.cc.rs6.net] highlights that Rhode Island has made significant progress strengthening Medicaid reimbursement for primary care....
MPD Seeking Suspect in Rhode Island Avenue Burglary
Metropolitan Police Department - Washington D.C.
The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying the suspect in the burglary of an establishment in Northeast.
Ocean Business Comes to America: Inaugural USA Event to Debut in Rhode Island in 2027
Rhode Island Commerce
Rhode Island selected to host leading global industry event; expected to welcome more than 1,500 ocean-technology professionals, 100 exhibitors and 75 live demonstrations to Newport in September 2027. BRIGHTON, U.K. – August 27, 2026 – Ocean...
Attorney General Neronha helps secure $170 million in bill credits, climate mandates on behalf of Rhode Island ratepayers
State of Rhode Island Attorney General
Published on Thursday, August 27, 2026 The PUC rejects Rhode Island Energy’s efforts to maximize profits following the Office’s successful advocacy Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced that his Office helped secure $170 million in...
More than 950 Swimmers to Fight Cancer at 17th Annual Swim Across America - Rhode Island Open Water Swim on Sept. 12
EIN Presswire
Nation’s Largest Swim Across America Event Honors Retired Providence College Coach John O’Neill; Proceeds Support Cancer Research at Women & Infants Hospital NARRAGANSETT, RI, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Swim Across...
Rhode Island-based Jobs rose by 700 from June; July Unemployment Rate decreased to 3.9 Percent
Department of Labor and Training Rhode Island
Published on Thursday, August 20, 2026 CRANSTON, R.I. – Jobs at Rhode Island businesses rose by 700 in July as the state’s unemployment rate decreased to 3.9 percent.
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