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SPECIAL ELECTION REMINDER: Early voting ends tomorrow, December 1, at 4 p.m. for the Providence City Council – Ward 2, North Providence Town Council – District 2, and Charlestown Town Council special elections. Learn more about early voting at vote.ri.gov.
November 30, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Remember to support the small businesses that make Rhode Island special today! This Small Business Saturday, shop local artists, eat at local restaurants, and buy from local stores in person and online! #shopsmall #smallbusinesssaturday
November 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM
This year’s limited-edition ornament highlights the First Rhode Island Regiment, featuring a depiction of six soldiers from the nation’s first integrated regiment marching in line. Order now on rhodeisland250.org/product/rhod... or the RI State House Gift Shop!
November 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from the Rhode Island Department of State!
November 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Secretary Amore was proudly in attendance at the Martin Middle School ribbon cutting in East Providence this morning. Good luck to all the students in their new building next week!
November 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
November is Non-Profit Appreciation Month! Take a moment to consider how you can help your community, and if you're in need of assistance, get connected with helpful resources by calling 2-1-1.
November 23, 2025 at 11:19 PM
This project shows the importance of preserving historical records. Join us on December 4 and hear from these great speakers:
✅ Secretary of State Gregg Amore
✅ Theresa Moore, T-Time Productions
✅ John Hill, Cranston Historical Cemetery Commission
✅ Ashley Selima, RI State Archives
November 21, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket celebrated 125 years of inspiring great futures at their annual meeting earlier this week! Secretary Amore was in attendance to support and celebrate this great mission.
November 20, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Did you know that veterans show higher participation rates in voting, volunteering and advocacy than non-veterans? We’re discussing how we commemorate veterans service and military families.
Join us in the State Library this Monday at 5:30. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/civic-enga...
Civic Engagement and Honoring Veterans
Kasim Yarn, George Farrell, and Loren Spears discuss how we honor and commemorate the service of veterans and military families.
www.eventbrite.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council is helping to build economic prosperity through Minority Business development. Secretary Amore joined them in marking 50 years yesterday in Providence at their conference and awards celebration. Congrats to all the award recipients!
November 14, 2025 at 9:44 PM
On this day 65 years ago, Ruby Bridges courageously walked to school in a historic moment for desegregation. Today, schools across the nation take part in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.
Secretary Amore joined Waddington Elementary in Riverside for their commemoration this morning!
November 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The Indigent Cemetery Project reflects on identity, belonging, and remembering. The State Archives is spotlighting the efforts made to restore the cemetery and tell the stories of the people buried there.

All are welcome, join us on Thursday, December 4: www.eventbrite.com/e/more-than-...
November 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Have you received your letter yet?
❌If your information is incorrect, update it at vote.ri.gov
❓If the name on the envelope is not a member of your household, write "Not at this address" and return it to your mail carrier
✅Correct information? No further action required
November 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Our RI Civic Leadership Program students spent their day off from school on our RI History Tour!
Here's what we saw:
⭐ International Museum of World War II
⭐ Newport Historical Society
⭐ Great Friends Meeting House
⭐ The Colony House
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Secretary Amore honored Veterans today at the Garden of Heroes in East Providence and the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol. Thank you to all the Veterans who have fought to preserve our rights and freedoms.
November 11, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Happy Veterans Day from the Rhode Island Department of State. Join us next week for a panel discussion about how we honor and commemorate the military and civic service of veterans and military families.

Register for free at: www.eventbrite.com/e/civic-enga...
Civic Engagement and Honoring Veterans
Kasim Yarn, George Farrell, and Loren Spears discuss how we honor and commemorate the service of veterans and military families.
www.eventbrite.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
In observance of Veterans Day, our offices and call centers will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Regular business hours will resume on Wednesday, November 12 at 8:30 a.m.
November 10, 2025 at 9:47 PM
SPECIAL ELECTION REMINDER: Early voting begins Wednesday, November 12 for the Providence City Council – Ward 2, North Providence Town Council – District 2, and Charlestown Town Council special elections and continues until 4 p.m. on December 1. Learn more about early voting at vote.ri.gov.
November 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
SPECIAL ELECTION REMINDER: The mail ballot application deadline for the Providence City Council – Ward 2, North Providence Town Council – District 2, and Charlestown Town Council special elections is Wednesday, November 12. Learn more at vote.ri.gov.
November 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Do you know who Rhode Islander's two signers of the Declaration of Independence were? Secretary Amore taught civics lessons at North Providence High School and West Warwick High School this week - focusing on Rhode Island's role in our nation's independence. #America250 #RI250
November 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Our "Civic Engagement and..." panel series continues with Civic Engagement and Honoring Veterans.
Join us on Monday, November 17 at 5 p.m. in the State Library for a discussion about the role that veterans play in our civic life.
Register for free at: www.eventbrite.com/e/civic-enga...
November 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Congratulations to our Director of Business Services Maureen Ewing for receiving the Gary S. Sasse Distinguished Public Service Award from the RI Public Expenditure Council. The award celebrates Maureen's exceptional career in public service and her dedication to Rhode Island small businesses.
November 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Poll workers make elections possible! Secretary Amore stopped by two polling places in Providence today to thank them for being civically engaged and ensuring voters could have their voices heard.
November 4, 2025 at 10:22 PM
SPECIAL ELECTION REMINDER: Today is the special primary for Providence City Council – Ward 2. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Find your polling place and learn more at vote.ri.gov.
November 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
SPECIAL ELECTION REMINDER: Early voting ends tomorrow, November 3, at 4 p.m. for the Providence City Council – Ward 2 special primary. Learn more about early voting at vote.ri.gov.
November 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM