Press Releases
Stay up to date with press releases covering announcements, company news, product launches, and business updates.
Publish your press release
Modified District Government Services for Labor Day
Department of Behavioral Health - Washington D.C.
(Washington, DC) – On Monday, September 7, District Government will observe the Labor Day holiday.
Mayor Brett Smiley and FirstWorks Announce Extended Festival Hours, Pre-PVDFest Events
Providence City - Rhode Island
PVDFest will feature later hours, a skating party, industry panel and illuminated night market PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism, in collaboration with founding producing partner...
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut and Other New England States To Host Regional Nuclear Summit
The Office of Governor Connecticut
Planned for September 30, the Summit Advances Governor Lamont’s Commitment To Examine Next Generation Nuclear Technologies and Strengthen Regional Collaboration (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut is...
Rhode Island Students Selected as Delegates to Prestigious 2026 National Youth Science Camp
Rhode Island Department of Education
Published on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today announced that AraOluwa Adetunji of East Greenwich High School and Philip Spradlin of...
Rhode Island Students Selected as Delegates to Prestigious 2026 National Youth Science Camp
Rhode Island Department of Education
Published on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today announced that AraOluwa Adetunji of East Greenwich High School and Philip Spradlin of...
Governor McKee Takes Action on Automated License Plate Readers, Calls for Pause of New Installations and Directs Data Privacy Review
Rhode Island Governor
Governor orders 60-day review to establish uniform statewide standards and urges municipalities to pause new installations while State develops uniform standards on privacy, data use, transparency, and local consultation PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor...
Governor McKee Statement on RIPTA Transit Center
Rhode Island Governor
Published on Thursday, August 20, 2026 I heartily support today’s vote by the RIPTA Board of Directors to begin design and engineering work on a relocated bus hub that will maximize access to multimodal transportation.
PRESS RELEASE: Governor Dan McKee Statement on Ongoing Contract Negotiations Between Teamsters Local 251 and First Student
Rhode Island Governor
RHODE ISLAND, September 2 - Published on Wednesday, September 02, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI— Governor Dan McKee today issued the following statement regarding ongoing contract negotiations between Teamsters Local 251 and First Student, a private school...
Mayor Brett Smiley, Rhode Island Foundation Announce 2026 RWP Pops
Providence City - Rhode Island
Free performance returns to Roger Williams Park on Wednesday, August 5 Providence, RI — Mayor Brett P. Smiley, the Rhode Island Foundation and The Washington Trust Company (Washington Trust) invite neighbors, families and visitors to gather for...
Governor Mills Statement on Proposed Acquisition of Dominion Energy by NextEra
State of Maine Office of Governor
August 18, 2026 Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement underscoring concerns expressed today by five New England States about NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy: “NextEra’s proposal to acquire...
Governor Mills Statement on Proposed Acquisition of Dominion Energy by NextEra
State of Maine Office of Governor
August 18, 2026 Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement underscoring concerns expressed today by five New England States about NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy: “NextEra’s proposal to acquire...
Governor McKee, Infante-Green Announce 4th Consecutive Year of Declining Chronic Absenteeism Statewide, Resulting in 4.4 million Instructional Hours Recovered
Rhode Island Department of Education
Published on Monday, August 17, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green kicked off the Attendance Matters RI campaign for school year 2026-27, announcing the 4th consecutive...
Governor McKee Ceremonially Signs Legislation Creating Dominican Heritage License Plate
Rhode Island Governor
RHODE ISLAND, August 17 - Published on Friday, August 14, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI- Today, Governor Dan McKee was joined by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Treasurer James A. Diossa, bill sponsors Representative Grace Diaz (D-Dist. 11, Providence) and...
Governor McKee, Infante-Green Announce 4th Consecutive Year of Declining Chronic Absenteeism Statewide, Resulting in 4.4 million Instructional Hours Recovered
Rhode Island Governor
RHODE ISLAND, August 17 - Published on Monday, August 17, 2026 Providence and Central Falls mark historic all-time lows in chronic absence rates since tracking began PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee and Education...
PRESS RELEASE: Governor Dan McKee Statement on Ongoing Contract Negotiations Between Teamsters Local 251 and First Student
Rhode Island Governor
Published on Wednesday, September 02, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI— Governor Dan McKee today issued the following statement regarding ongoing contract negotiations between Teamsters Local 251 and First Student, a private school bus company serving several...
Governor Lamont and Attorney General Tong Cite Concerns Over Rising Energy Costs in Criticism of Proposed NextEra-Dominion Merger
The Office of Governor Connecticut
Merger Would Create One of the World’s Largest Utility Companies, Consolidate All New England Nuclear Power Under One Company (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Attorney General William Tong today announced that the State of Connecticut is...
Governor McKee, Infante-Green Announce 4th Consecutive Year of Declining Chronic Absenteeism Statewide, Resulting in 4.4 million Instructional Hours Recovered
Rhode Island Governor
Published on Monday, August 17, 2026 Providence and Central Falls mark historic all-time lows in chronic absence rates since tracking began PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green...
Attorney General Bonta Conditionally Approves Sale of St. Elizabeth Care Center in North Hollywood, Requiring Protections for Residents and Continued Access to Care
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today conditionally approved the sale of St. Elizabeth Care Center (St. Elizabeth), a 52-bed nonprofit skilled nursing facility in North Hollywood.
Providence Fire Department Expands EMS Coverage and Modernizes Rescue Fleet
Providence City - Rhode Island
Monday, August 17, 2026 New frontline rescue and 10th peak-demand EMS unit strengthen response capacity as Providence modernizes five of seven frontline rescues in two years Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined Providence Fire Department Chief Derek...
Governor McKee Ceremonially Signs Legislation Creating Dominican Heritage License Plate
Rhode Island Governor
Published on Friday, August 14, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI- Today, Governor Dan McKee was joined by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Treasurer James A. Diossa, bill sponsors Representative Grace Diaz (D-Dist. 11, Providence) and Senator Ana Quezada (D-Dist. 2,...
Sign up for:
Rhode Island Political Reporter
The daily local news briefing you can trust. Every day. Subscribe now.
Check Your Email!
We sent a one-time activation link to: .
Confirm it's you by clicking the email link.
If the email is not in your inbox, check spam or try again.
Welcome back!
is already signed up. Check your inbox for updates.