RI Department of State Announces New Rhode Island Civic Leadership Summit, Founding Partners
Non-partisan civic education program will connect local students to State government
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Civic Education & Engagement Division today announced that the inaugural Rhode Island Civic Leadership Summit will be held...
RI Department of State Reminds Voters of Start of Early Voting Period for Presidential Preference Primary
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today reminding eligible voters that early voting begins tomorrow, March 13, 2024, and continues through April 1.
Eligible voters can find their early voting location online at vote.ri.gov...
RI Department of State Reminds Voters of Mail Ballot Application Deadline for Presidential Preference Primary
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today reminding eligible voters that the deadline to apply for a mail ballot for the Presidential Preference Primary is 4 p.m. on March 12, 2024.
Registered voters can apply for a mail...
RI Department of State Announces Series of Data Accessibility and Transparency Workshops during 'Sunshine Week'
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State today announced a new series of workshops intended to increase the accessibility of the Department's Open Government resources and data tools and visualizations.
The workshops will be held during Sunshine Week, an
Rhode Island Department of State Opens Nominations for 'Civic Education Teacher of the Year' Award
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today announced that nominations are now open for the RI Department of State's second annual Civic Education Teacher of the Year award.
The award will honor one outstanding teacher who has demonstrated a commitment to and expertise in teaching...
RI Department of State Reminds Voters of Upcoming Registration, Disaffiliation Deadlines for Presidential Preference Primary
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today reminding eligible voters of important deadlines for the Presidential Preference Primary being held on April 2, 2024.
The deadline for individuals to be registered to vote to...
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Reminds Rhode Islanders of New Law Regarding Primary Participation
17-year-olds who will turn 18 by November election can participate in Presidential Preference Primary
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today reminding Rhode Islanders of a new law allowing 17-year-olds who will be 18 by...
RI Department of State Issues Reminder of Delegate Candidate Filing Deadline
PROVIDENCE, RI – The RI Department of State Elections Division is today issuing a reminder of the filing period for delegate candidates to file Declarations of Candidacy and Pledge of Support forms, taking place Wednesday, January 31 through Thursday, February 1 at 4 p.m.
Delegates elected...
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Statement on State of the State Address
A Rhode Island State Archives and History Center would boost tourism and preserve our history
(January 16, 2024) PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore released the following statement:
"I first wish to congratulate Governor McKee on a successful State of the State address.
I...
Mail Ballot Application Now Available for Presidential Preference Primary
PROVIDENCE, RI – The RI Department of State Elections Division today announced that mail ballot applications are now available for voters participating in the Presidential Preference Primary.
Registered voters can apply for a mail ballot using a paper form or the RI Department of State's...
RI Department of State Issues Reminder of Presidential Candidate Filing Deadline
PROVIDENCE, RI – The RI Department of State Elections Division is today issuing a reminder of the presidential candidate filing period, taking place tomorrow, December 28 through Saturday, December 30 at 12:00 p.m.
Presidential candidates who intend to seek a political party endorsement from...
RI 250th Commission 2023 Commemorative Ornament Now Available
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, chair of the Rhode Island Semiquincentennial 250th Commission (RI250), today announced the 2023 semiquincentennial commemorative holiday ornament is now available at the RI State House Visitor Center and Gift Shop.
The 2023 ornament depicts...
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Presents National Association of Secretaries of State Awards to Local Honorees
PROVIDENCE, RI – This afternoon, Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore presented National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Medallion Awards, as well as the NASS John Lewis Youth Leadership Award, to honorees at a State House ceremony.
NASS Medallion Awards are presented by Secretaries of...
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Joins National Association of Secretaries of State in #TrustedInfo2024 Voter Education Effort
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today joined fellow members of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) in the #TrustedInfo2024 voter education effort to encourage citizens to look to election officials as the trusted sources of election information ahead of the...
RI Department of State Convenes 11 Consulates to Discuss Modernization of Apostille Program
PROVIDENCE, RI – Earlier this week, Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Business Services Division convened a Consular Roundtable to discuss recent updates and advances in apostille processes.
Secretary Amore and the Business Services Division were joined by...
RI Department of State Makes Voter Turnout Tracker Tool Available for Special Election
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today announced the RI Department of State's Voter Turnout Tracker data visualization tool is now available for the November 7, 2023 special election.
The Voter Turnout Tracker allows users to easily track how many votes have been cast in every
RI Department of State to Host 'Spooky State House' on October 26
PROVIDENCE, RI – Calling all ghosts, ghouls, and goblins – it's the spookiest time of the year at the Rhode Island State House!
Spooky State House returns on Thursday, October 26. Trick-or-treaters are welcome to stop by the Rhode Island State House (82 Smith Street, Providence) between 5 p.m....
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Statement on Domestic Violence Awareness Month
RI Department of State administers Address Confidentiality Program for abuse survivors
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today issued the following statement in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month:
"This October, as we recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month,...
RI Department of State Reminds Voters of Upcoming Special Election Dates and Deadlines
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today reminding eligible voters of important dates and deadlines for the special elections being held this fall.
There are special elections for Congressional District 1, State Senate...
RI Department of State Reminds Voters of Upcoming Registration Deadline
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today reminding eligible voters of the voter registration deadline for the special elections being held this fall.
There are special elections for Congressional District 1, State Senate...
Rhode Island Department of State to Host New Civic Engagement Lecture Series
First event focused on "Civic Engagement and Storytelling"
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of State will kick off its new Civic Engagement lecture series on Wednesday, October 11 at the Rhode Island State Library. The first event of the series, Civic Education and Storytelling, will
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Statement on Cybersecurity Awareness Month
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today issued the following statement in observance of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, recognized annually in October:
"As we recognize Cybersecurity Awareness Month, I am acutely aware of the challenges facing our elections systems, and of the...
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and Rhode Island State Archives Open Wild Weather Exhibit
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the Rhode Island State Archives today announced the opening of a new Archives exhibit titled Wild Weather.
Wild Weather tells the story of how Rhode Island has prepared for, reacted to, and recovered from weather-related impacts dating as...
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and Civic Education and Engagement Division Launch Inaugural Class of Student Civic Liaison Program for High School Students
Civics-focused program will foster connections between local schools and government
PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Civic Education & Engagement Division hosted the first session of the newly-created Student Civic Liaison Program at the Rhode
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Reminds Voters of Ways to Vote in September 5 Special Primary
PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State are today reminding voters of ways to cast their ballot in the final days leading up to the September 5, 2023 special primary elections for Congressional District 1, State Senate District 1, and Foster Town Council.
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