RI Department of State to Host 'Spooky State House' on October 23
PROVIDENCE, RI – It's time once again to pick out your costume for trick-or-treating at the Rhode Island State House!
This year's Spooky State House will take place on Thursday, October 23. Trick-or-treaters are welcome to stop by the Rhode Island State House (82 Smith Street, Providence)...
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, RI Department of State Elections Division Host 2025 Cybersecurity Summit
NEWPORT, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division today hosted the biennial Cybersecurity Summit in Newport, Rhode Island. Nearly 150 attendees, consisting of state and local elections officials, local IT staff, and law enforcement, joined...
Voter Information Available for Upcoming City and Town Council Special Elections
PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division announced that informational materials for candidates and voters are now available for the upcoming special elections for Providence City Council – Ward 2, North Providence Town Council – District 2,
Rhode Island State Archives to Display Bill of Rights in Recognition of Constitution Day
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the Rhode Island State Archives today announced that the State Archives will hold a special viewing of Rhode Island's copy of the Bill of Rights on September 17, Constitution Day, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
"Constitution Day is an important...
RI250 Commission to Host First 'Liberty Tree' Commemorative Plantings
PROVIDENCE, RI – On Monday, September 8, the RI250 Commission, in coordination with the Little Compton 350 Committee and the Charlestown 250 Committee, will host the first two commemorative Liberty Tree plantings in Rhode Island.
Throughout this fall and into 2026, a Liberty Tree will be...
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, Rhode Island Latino Arts Install "Somos Rhode Island" Exhibit at Rhode Island State House
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and Marta V. Martínez, Founder and Executive Director of Rhode Island Latino Arts, today announced the opening of Somos Rhode Island, an exhibit featuring portrait paintings by René Gómez of individuals from Rhode Island's Latino community, in the...
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, Rhode Island State Archives Install New Exhibit Featuring Archival Photos
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the Rhode Island State Archives today announced the opening of a new State Archives exhibit, Picturing Rhode Island: Scenes and Sights from the State Archives.
The exhibit is installed in the windows of the State Archives and is viewable...
RI250 Commission Launches Statewide Grant Program to Support Semiquincentennial Programming
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI250 Commission today announced a new grant opportunity designed to bolster public programming related to the nation's Semiquincentennial across Rhode Island.
"Rhode Island is fortunate to be the home of such meaningful history – and...
Rhode Island State Archives to Display Declaration of Independence During Special Holiday Hours
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the Rhode Island State Archives today announced that the State Archives will be open for special Independence Day hours on July 4 so that the public can view Rhode Island's three copies of the Declaration of Independence.
"The State...
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Statement on End of Legislative Session
General Assembly passes four 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 2025 legislative session:
"Each year, it is a valuable process to identify and assess...
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, Rhode Island State Archives Open New Exhibit on State Institutions in Rhode Island History
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the Rhode Island State Archives today announced the opening of a new State Archives exhibit, A Good for the Public: Public Social Welfare in Rhode Island.
The exhibit explores the physical spaces State institutions occupied and offers...
Voter Information Available for Upcoming Special Elections
PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division announced that informational materials for candidates and voters are now available for the upcoming special elections in State Senate District 4, Coventry, and Central Falls.
The State Senate...
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Presents Civic Leadership Awards to High School Students
PROVIDENCE, RI – On Monday, May 19, 2025, Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore honored the 130 high school students selected as 2025 Rhode Island Civic Leadership Award winners at a State House ceremony. The award is given annually to high school students who have made outstanding contributions to...
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Presents 2025 Civic Education Teacher of the Year Award
Brandon Pearce of South Kingstown High School Honored
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today honored Brandon Pearce of South Kingstown High School as the 2025 winner of the Rhode Island Civic Education Teacher of the Year award at a State House ceremony. Secretary Amore was...
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Announces Next Historian Laureate
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today announced Keith Stokes as Rhode Island's next Historian Laureate, serving a term to conclude in April 2030.
"Ensuring that Rhode Islanders learn about and continue to pass on our state's history is one of my top priorities as Secretary...
RI Department of State Announces Rhode Island Independence Day Commemoration
Rhode Islanders encouraged to display state flags; visit State House for special Saturday hours
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State today announced that the State House will once again be open for special Saturday hours on Saturday, May 3 in...
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Statement on Election Administration Executive Order
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today released the following statement after the signing of a new Executive Order targeting election administration:
"President Trump has a long history of undermining voters' confidence in our election systems and spreading misinformation...
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 third 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 Announces 'Sunshine Week' Events
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State today announced two 'Sunshine Week' events planned for next week as part of the annual recognition of the importance of accessible open government resources.
"The RI Department of State is proud to offer resources
RI250 Commission, Elected Officials, Community Leaders Hold Portrait Presentation Commemorating First Rhode Island Regiment
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, Chair of the RI250 Commission, was joined by Governor Dan McKee, Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi, Senator Walter S. Felag, Jr., Executive Director of the Tomaquag Museum Lorén Spears, historian and author of From Slaves to Soldiers Bob...
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Announces Open Application Process to Select Historian Laureate
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today announced that the RI Department of State is now accepting applications for the position of Historian Laureate.
Rhode Island General Law 42-100.1 establishes the position of Historian Laureate, who is appointed for a five-year term by the
RI Department of State Launches Updated RI Business Assistant Tool
Improved business wizard offers new resources through partnership with the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Business Services Division, in partnership with the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, today announced...
Rhode Island Electoral College Casts Votes for President and Vice President
PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, Rhode Island's Electoral College convened to cast their votes for president and vice president. The state's four Presidential Electors for 2024 are Darlene Mary Allen, State Senator Robert Britto, Ami Manilal Gada, and George Nee. All four electors cast their votes for...
RI250 Commission 2024 Commemorative Ornament Now Available
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, chair of the Rhode Island Semiquincentennial 250th Commission (RI250), today announced the release of the 2024 semiquincentennial commemorative holiday ornament, now available at the RI State House Visitor Center and Gift Shop.
This year's...
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...
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