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Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Statement on State of the State Address
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today released the following statement:
"I once again thank Governor McKee for expressing his support for the Rhode Island State History Center and for including a bond question for its construction in his budget.
Though budgetary constraints
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Joins National Association of Secretaries of State in #TrustedInfo2026 Voter Education Effort
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today joined fellow members of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) in kicking off the #TrustedInfo2026 voter education effort to encourage citizens to look to election officials as the trusted sources of election information.
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 fourth annual Civic Education Teacher of the Year award.?
The award will honor one outstanding teacher who has demonstrated a commitment to and expertise in...
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, First Unitarian Church Install "Owning Our History" Exhibit at Rhode Island State House
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the First Unitarian Church of Providence today announced the opening of Owning Our History, an exhibit curated by Dr. Christopher West and inspired by the findings of A Church in a Triangle, a book-length report on the involvement of early...
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...
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Issues Statement About the United States Department of Justice's Lawsuit Against Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today issued the following statement about the United States Department of Justice's lawsuit against Rhode Island:
"I denied the Department of Justice's unsubstantiated request for Rhode Islanders' private information because the...
RI250 Commission 2025 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 2025 Semiquincentennial commemorative holiday ornament, now available on the RI250 website and in the State House Gift Shop.
This year'...
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Reminds Voters to Review Mailing and Make Any Corrections
Making necessary updates ensures an accurate voter list ahead of the 2026 elections
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today reminded voters to review and, if necessary, respond to the mailing sent to all active registered Rhode Island voters last week. Reviewing the mailing and
RI250 Commission Announces RI250 Sponsored Honor Flight on May 2, 2026
East Greenwich, RI – The Rhode Island Department of State and the Rhode Island Semiquincentennial Commission (RI250), in coordination with the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub, today announced an RI250 sponsored Honor Flight – which will take place on May 2, 2026 – to honor Rhode Island...
RI250 Commission to Announce Honor Flight Initiative at Varnum Armory
PROVIDENCE, RI – On Monday, November 10 at 2 p.m., the Rhode Island Department of State and the Rhode Island Semiquincentennial Commission (RI250), in coordination with the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub, will host a press conference at the historic Varnum Armory to announce the RI250...
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Announces Department of State to Send Mailing to All Registered Voters
This effort is to support ongoing voter list maintenance for accurate voter rolls
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today announced that the Department of State Elections Division will be sending a mailing to all active registered Rhode Island voters. The purpose of this mailing
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...
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