Rhode Island

2007-09-04 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick C. Lynch today issued the following statement regarding SmartLimits for Wireless, a new web-based parental control feature for wireless service that AT&T is offering to its customers. The safety feature allows parents to block calls and text messages to and from numbers they don't approve, filter access to inappropriate Internet content, and teach their children to use their cell phones more responsibly.    » read more »

2007-08-28 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick C. Lynch today issued the following statement regarding the multi-state commercial vehicle enforcement initiative of the Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut State Police Departments, along with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, that was announced at a press conference today and continues through Thursday, August 30th.    » read more »

Stable Outlook In Advance Of Annual General Obligation Bond Issue; Leveraging technology, Treasurer conducts Internet bidding process for $131M bond issue, resulting in strong response and reduced borrowing costs for taxpayers

(Providence 8/22/07) -- Rhode Island General Treasurer Frank Caprio announced today that the competitive bidding process for the state’s $131.7 million general obligation (GO) bond issue resulted in Praeger Sealey submitting the lowest of ten bids for $123.2M in Series A Tax Exempt bonds and Citigroup coming in with the lowest of eight bids for the $8.5M in Ser    » read more »

2007-08-20 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick C. Lynch today urged the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) to stop alcohol manufacturers from making misleading health-related statements when advertising alcoholic beverages containing caffeine and other stimulants.    » read more »

Rhode Island Governor Donald L. Carcieri today appointed Kernan "Kerry" King of Saunderstown as his new Executive Counsel. King will officially join the Governor's office in late September.

"Kerry King will be a great addition to my team," Governor Carcieri said. "He has the legal background necessary to provide me with excellent advice over the coming years. As a seasoned manager, Kerry will also help oversee legal services throughout state government."    » read more »

Rhode Island Governor Donald L. Carcieri today issued the following statement praising the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management in its decision to deny a permit for Weaver's Cove to dredge Mount Hope Bay.

"I have long opposed Weaver's Cove's efforts to build a liquefied natural gas terminal in Fall River," Governor Carcieri said. "Today's decision by the state's top environmental officials to deny the company's application for a dredging permit is another important step in our efforts to block this potentially dangerous project."    » read more »

PROVIDENCE— Rhode Island Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts today issued the following statement on the proposed merger of Care New England and Lifespan that was announced this afternoon:    » read more »

Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts, Major General Robert T. Bray join to honor the ultimate sacrifices of SGT Moises Jazmin and SGT Michael J. Weidemann

PROVIDENCE— Rhode Island Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts was joined on Saturday by Congressman Jim Langevin, and Major General Robert T. Bray of the Rhode Island National Guard to honor fallen Rhode Islanders SGT. Michael J. Weidemann and SGT. Moises Jazmin at a ceremony held at the Garden of Heroes.    » read more »

National Hurricane Center slightly lowers storms forecast but still predicts above average season for major hurricanes; Roberts reminds the Ocean State that “it only takes one” major hurricane to cause catastrophic damage

WOONSOCKET— Rhode Island Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts, chairwoman of the Emergency Management Advisory Council, urged Rhode Islanders to continue to be prepared for a major hurricane after the National Hurricane Center slightly lowered its forecast for the 2007 Atlantic hurricane season, but continued its predictions for the number of major storms.    » read more »

Governor Notes His Plans to Spend Tobacco Money on Roads & Bridges; DOT Already Conducting Review of Investments Needed in RI Bridges; DOT to Again Review Safety of ‘Structurally Deficient’ Bridges

Rhode Island Governor Donald L. Carcieri today issued the following statement regarding the collapse of a highway bridge in Minnesota, and about the current safety of bridges throughout Rhode Island.    » read more »

Rhode Island Governor Donald L. Carcieri has issued the following statement regarding the completion and public release by the Department of Business Regulation of the Market Conduct Examination of Beacon Mutual Insurance Company.    » read more »

7/12/2007 -- Hillary Clinton received the endorsements of Rhode Island House Speaker Tempore Charlene Lima and several leading state legislators today.    » read more »

Claim forms are going to eligible consumers, who must submit claims by September 10, 2007

Director A. Michael Marques and Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick C. Lynch said today that 5,860 Rhode Island consumers are eligible for $3,521,217 in restitution from Ameriquest Mortgage Company and its related companies, as part of a $325 million national settlement of a predatory lending lawsuit against the company.    » read more »

STATEWIDE

Community College of Rhode Island $710,000 Adult education/GED and transition to college services for learners who need additional supports in transitioning to college

RI Health Care Association/Quality Partners of RI $150,000 Adult education for incumbent workers in nursing homes across the state

BLACKSTONE VALLEY

Blackstone Valley Community Action Program (BVCAP) $220,500 Primarily ABE services to residents of Pawtucket; as a community action organization, BVCAP offers wraparound services including job readiness and placement.    » read more »

Rhode Island Governor Carcieri Announces Governor’s Classic Car Appreciation Day

More than 200 classic cars will fill the State House parking lots on Sunday, July 15 for the first-ever Governor’s Classic Car Appreciation Day, Governor Donald L. Carcieri announced today. The event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

In addition to showcasing antique, classic, hot rod, custom and modified cars, the event will also honor Rhode Island classic car enthusiasts and 20 local car enthusiast organizations for their contributions to local charities.    » read more »