I was shocked and saddened to learn of the events that have taken place in Boston today. The thoughts and prayers of the people of our state are with the victims and their families and all of our neighbors in Massachusetts. Representatives of the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency,...

FEMA/State Applicant Briefing The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency will be conducting joint FEMA/State Applicant briefings on April 3, April 10, and April 12, 2012. The briefings will be conducted from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. All five counties in Rhode Island were declared major disaster

Governor Lincoln Chafee announces that President Obama has approved Rhode Island's request for a disaster declaration and for public assistance for all five counties. In addition, snow removal was approved for Kent, Providence, and Washington counties. This designation for public assistance...

Valois Brings Broad Range of Management Experience in the Private, Public, and Non-Profit Sectors Providence, RI - Marcel A. Valois, Governor Lincoln D. Chafee's nominee to lead the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC), was today unanimously confirmed by the Rhode Island Senate.

Providence, RI - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that in March and April, the Governor's Workforce Board (GWB) Rhode Island awarded more than $60,000 in Express Grants to 20 Rhode Island companies seeking to improve the skills of their existing workers. Express Grants offer businesses

District Court Magistrate Joseph A. Montalbano Nominated for Superior Court Family Court Magistrate Patricia K. Asquith Nominated for Family Court Providence, RI - Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today announced his nomination of District Court Magistrate Joseph A. Montalbano for

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) remind all Rhode Islanders to bring the sunscreen (at least 30 SPF), but leave cigarettes at home as state parks and beaches open for the summer season this Memorial Day...

PROVIDENCE - In recognition of National Hepatitis C Testing Day on Sunday, May 19, the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) encourages all Rhode Islanders born between 1945 and 1965 to be tested for Hepatitis C at least once, or more often if they have known risk factors. Baby Boomers are...

PROVIDENCE - The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH), with the help of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is beginning an investigation into a cluster of deaths that appear to be related to the use of a new synthetic drug. In light of this situation, HEALTH and the...

Major Repairs Have Been Completed at Facilities Damaged by Hurricane Sandy PROVIDENCE - Memorial Day weekend is the traditional start of the summer outdoor recreation season, and Rhode Island's state beaches and parks are ready for the crowds. Although some of the beaches and parks managed by...

Fuss & O'Neill has been Retained by DEM as an Independent Oversight Contractor to Monitor and Oversee Closure of the Site PROVIDENCE – The Department of Environmental Management announces that the removal of construction and demolition debris from the site of the former Trans-Load America (...

Water Quality Improvements Lead to Increased Opportunities for Shellfish Harvesting in Upper Narragansett Bay, Mount Hope Bay and Kickemuit River PROVIDENCE - The Department of Environmental Management announces that as a result of improved water quality conditions and advances in water...

Position: Senior Network Engineer Job Number: 690457 Employer: PC Troubleshooters Location: Warwick, RI $50,000 to $65,000 per year (as seen on Channel 10) Position: Command Center Operator- Patrol Officer Job Number: 690473 Employer: The Kraft Group

Position: Licensed Installer Job Number: 690132 Employer: Continental Engineering Location: Johnston, RI Rate based on experience (as seen on Channel 10) Position: Employment Trainer Job Number: 690462 Employer: Community Living of Rhode Island Location:...

Position: Customer Service Representative Job Number: 690432 Employer: The Abrams Agency Location: North Kingstown, RI Rate based on experience (as seen on Channel 10) Position: Senior Network Engineer Job Number: 690457 Employer: PC Troubleshooters...

Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is providing estimated travel times to Newport and Narragansett for motorists traveling on Route 4 Southbound. WHAT: RIDOT is providing estimated travel times to Newport and Narragansett on Route 4...

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that next week it will begin a road reconstruction project on Route 216 (Ashaway Road) in Hopkinton. Traffic delays are expected. Motorists are advised to plan for additional travel time on Route 216 and on Route 3 and to...

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced that next week it will temporarily close a section of the Blackstone River Bikeway. RIDOT will be working on a boardwalk in the Lonsdale Marsh, just south of where the path intersects Route 123 (John Street) in Cumberland. WHAT:...

El Gobernador Lincoln D. Chafee ha anunciado que Rhode Island dictará su política de clima adverso para los empleados estatales no-esenciales para el Lunes, 11 de Febrero. Los empleados pueden optar por no presentarse a trabajar desde que tenga la autorización previa de su supervisor. Los...

El Gobernador de Rhode Island Lincoln D. Chafee estará a bordo de un avión con representantes de la Agencia de Emergencia de Rhode Island (RIEMA) y de la Agencia Federal de Emergencia (FEMA) inspeccionando los danos de la tormenta invernal. El vuelo saldrá de la base de la Guardia Nacional...

El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (NWS) pronostica hasta ½ pulgada de lluvia a nivel estatal el día Lunes. La nieve mezclada con el agua se puede saturar causando problemas de inundación y daños a los techos. Para ayudar a prevenir los daños de la nieve pesada y húmeda, se le insta a los...