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Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:45:00 GMT

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...

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:30:00 GMT

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

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:15:00 GMT

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.

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:30:00 GMT

RI Department of State Makes Voter Turnout Tracker Tool Available for Special Primary



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 September 5, 2023 special primary. "Transparency and accuracy are critical components of our elections systems, and the Voter...

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:15:00 GMT

RI Department of State Reminds Voters of Upcoming Registration, Disaffiliation Deadlines



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 special elections being held this fall. There are special elections for Congressional District 1, State Senate District 1,...

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:30:00 GMT

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Announces Jennifer Griffith as Legal Counsel



PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today announced that Jennifer Griffith has joined the RI Department of State as Legal Counsel. "We are honored to have Jennifer join our team as Legal Counsel for the Rhode Island Department of State," said Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore. "...

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 16:45:00 GMT

RI Department of State Launches Online Application for Voters to Request a Mail Ballot



PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division today launched a new online application portal for registered Rhode Island voters to request a mail ballot. "Today's announcement is an important step forward in our work to modernize and...

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:15:00 GMT

State Senate District 1, Local Special Election Candidate Declaration Forms Now Available



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2023 Media Contact: Arianna Conte, Deputy Director of Communications [email protected] State Senate District 1, Local Special Election Candidate Declaration Forms Now Available PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:30:00 GMT

Congressional District 1 Special Election Candidate Declaration Period is June 29 - 30



PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today reminding potential candidates that the Candidate Declaration period for the Congressional District 1 special election is June 29 – 30. Declaration forms must be submitted by 4 p.m....

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Statement on End of Legislative Session



General Assembly passes three priority bills of the RI Department of State PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today issued the following statement in recognition of the end of the 2023 legislative session: "Since taking office in January, I have prioritized promoting...

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:30:00 GMT

Congressional District 1 Special Election Candidate Declaration Forms Now Available



PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division today announced that Declaration of Candidacy forms are now available for candidates in the Congressional District 1 special election. The candidate declaration period is June 29 and June 30,...

Thu, 25 May 2023 15:00:00 GMT

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Presents Civic Leadership Awards to High School Students



PROVIDENCE, RI – On Friday, May 12, 2023, Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore honored the more than 120 high school students selected as 2023 Rhode Island Civic Leadership Award winners at a State House ceremony. The award is given annually to high school students who have made outstanding...

Tue, 23 May 2023 15:45:00 GMT

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Reminds Candidates of Upcoming Deadlines



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore is today reminding prospective candidates for the Congressional District 1 special election of upcoming deadlines. The deadline for candidates to be registered to vote in Rhode Island is May 31, 2023. The deadline for candidates to disaffiliate,

Mon, 22 May 2023 23:15:00 GMT

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Presents Inaugural Civic Education Teacher of the Year Award



John Healy of E-Cubed Academy Honored for Commitment to Students, Civic Education PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore was today joined by Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Providence Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez, E-Cubed Academy Principal Dr....

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 18:15:00 GMT

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Calls for Special Election in State Senate District 1



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today called for a special election to be held in State Senate District 1. The special election will fill the seat left vacant by the passing of the Honorable Maryellen Goodwin on April 15, 2023. Secretary Amore sent a letter to the...

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 16:45:00 GMT

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and Rhode Island State Archives Open New Exhibit



"From Fields to Festivals: Parks and Recreation in Rhode Island" Celebrates State's Outdoor Spaces PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the Rhode Island State Archives today announced the opening of a new Archives exhibit, "From Fields to Festivals: Parks and Recreation in...

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:45:00 GMT

Rhode Island Department of State Outlines Special Election Calendar



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, in collaboration with Governor Dan McKee, today announced the tentative calendar for the upcoming special election in Congressional District 1. The special election will fill the vacancy anticipated by Congressman David N. Cicilline's planned...

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Statement on 'Sunshine Week'



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today issued the following statement in recognition of 'Sunshine Week,' which highlights the importance of access to public information and transparent, open government. "Civic engagement is facilitated by access to information about how our...

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:45:00 GMT

Rhode Island Department of State Opens Nominations for 'Civic Teacher of the Year' Award



Rhode Island Department of State Opens Nominations for 'Civic 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 inaugural Civic Teacher of the Year award. The award will honor one...

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 12:45:00 GMT

Secretary Amore Announces Results of Recent Voter List Maintenance Efforts



Ongoing voter list maintenance supports accurate voter rolls PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today announced the results of the Department of State's recent voter list maintenance efforts. In total, between November 9, 2022 and February 10, 2023, 60,619 inactive voter...

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 19:45:00 GMT

Rhode Island Department of State Launches Address Confidentiality Program



Expanded program enables victims of domestic violence, other crimes to protect their home address PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today announced the launch of Rhode Island's Address Confidentiality Program, a mail-forwarding program designed to protect the home addresses of...

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 18:00:00 GMT

Gregg Amore Sworn In as Rhode Island's 30th Secretary of State



PROVIDENCE, RI - Gregg Amore was sworn in today as Rhode Island's 30th Secretary of State at a ceremony alongside Governor Daniel J. McKee, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, Attorney General Peter Neronha, and Treasurer James Diossa. The oath of office was administered by Governor Daniel J....

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 18:00:00 GMT

Secretary Gorbea Reminds Rhode Islanders of October 18th Mail Ballot Application Deadline



PROVIDENCE, RI– Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea is reminding Rhode Islanders that they have until Tuesday, October 18, to submit a mail ballot application to their local board of canvassers for the statewide general election on November 8. Mail ballot applications must be received by

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 15:00:00 GMT

Secretary Gorbea Reminds Rhode Islanders of August 23 Mail Ballot Application Deadline



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea is reminding Rhode Islanders that they have until Tuesday, August 23, to submit a mail ballot application to their local board of canvassers for the statewide primary election on September 13. Mail ballot applications must be received by...

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:30:00 GMT

Secretary Gorbea Reminds Rhode Islanders of Upcoming Voter Registration and Disaffiliation Deadlines



PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea is reminding Rhode Islanders that they have until Sunday, August 14, to register to vote or update their voter information for the September 13 statewide primary election. Rhode Islanders should check their voter registration status by using the...

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