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Rhode Island Presidential Preference Primary will take place on April 2

PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today issuing final reminders for eligible voters who wish to participate in the Presidential Preference Primary taking place tomorrow, April 2, 2024.
Early voting continues today through 4 p.m. Eligible voters can find their early voting location online at vote.ri.gov or by contacting their local board of canvassers.
All mail ballots must be received by the Board of Elections by 8 p.m. on April 2. Mail ballots can be returned in any secure elections drop box, at the Board of Elections, at your local board of canvassers’ office, or in-person at a polling place on Election Day.
Polling places will be open tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the exception of New Shoreham, where polls will open at 12 p.m. Voters can find their Election Day polling place by looking up their voting record online here.
The RI Department of State does not report election results, but information about voter turnout is available on vote.ri.gov.
To learn more about elections in Rhode Island, register to vote, or check your registration status, visit vote.ri.gov.
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El Departamento de Estado de RI Emite los últimos Recordatorios para las Primarias de Preferencia Presidencial
PROVIDENCE, RI – El Secretario de Estado Gregg M. Amore y la División de Elecciones del Departamento de Estado de RI emiten hoy los últimos recordatorios para aquellos votantes que deseen participar en las primarias de preferencia presidencial que se realizarán mañana, 2 de abril del 2024.
La votación por adelantado continúa hasta las 4:00 p.m. del día de hoy. Los votantes eligibles para votar pueden encontrar su lugar para votación por adelantado en línea en vota.ri.gov o comunicándose con la junta local de elecciones.
Todas las papeletas de votación por correo deben ser recibidas por la Junta Estatal de Elecciones antes de las 8:00 p.m. del 2 de abril. Los votos por correo pueden devolverse en cualquiera de los buzones electorales seguros, en la Junta Estatal de Elecciones, en su junta local de elecciones o en persona en su local de votación el Día de las Elecciones.
Los lugares de votación estarán abiertos mañana de 7:00 a.m. hasta las 8:00 p.m., a excepción de New Shoreham, donde las urnas abrirán a las 12:00 p.m. Los votantes pueden encontrar su lugar de votación el Día de las Elecciones buscando su registro de votente en línea aquí.
El Departamento de Estado de RI no informa sobre los resultados de las elecciones, pero la información sobre la participación electoral está disponible en vota.ri.gov.
Para obtener más información sobre las elecciones en Rhode Island, inscribirse para votar o comprobar el estado de su registro, visite vota.ri.gov.
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Healthcare study highlights challenges faced by hospitals in Rhode Island

A new comprehensive study by the Rhode Island Foundation examining the financial structure of hospitals in Rhode Island revealed significant disparities in reimbursement rates. According to the Hospital Association of Rhode Island, “Specifically, it found that the average inpatient reimbursement from private insurers is 20% greater in Massachusetts and Connecticut compared to Rhode Island, while […]

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Road Report: Schedule of lane closures and road construction projects (March 30 – April 6)

The following road and lane closure notices have been scheduled by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA). All schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. RITBA Weekly Lane Closure Updates March 31 – April 6, 2024 Newport Claiborne Pell BridgeUpcoming improvements in the roadway between the […]

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Rep. Magaziner introduces bill to support bicycle safety education

U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) on Friday, March 29 introduced the Biking Instruction, Knowledge, and Education (BIKE) Act to ensure that federal funding from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) grants can be used to support bicycle education and safety programs. According to the NHTSA, the number of bicyclists killed in traffic crashes has been steadily […]

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Recap: This week at the Rhode Island General Assembly

By Rhode Island General Assembly Legislative Press Bureau. Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week. For more information on any of these items visit http://www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease Senate passes Lawson bill to expand parental, caregiving leave The Senate passed legislation (2024-S 2121) sponsored by Senate Majority WhipValarie […]

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Summer prices announced for Newport Community Electricity program

 Newport households and businesses enrolled in the City’s Newport Community Electricity program can expect to see their electric rates decrease this spring, according to a press release from the City of Newport today. Residential customers enrolled in the City’s default community plan can expect electric rates of 10.291 cents/kWh, which is below those being offered […]

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Governor McKee, DEM, RI General Assembly announce 2024 Local Agriculture and Seafood Act grantees, helping grow agricultural, seafood businesses

Governor Dan McKee, members of the Rhode Island General Assembly, and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced the 2024 Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) grantees at Newport Vineyards. More than 40 local farmers, fishers, specialty food producers obtained LASA grant awards, splitting more than $650,000 in funding on projects that will support the growth, development, and […]

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Providence Street Bridge in West Warwick to close for two nights in April

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will be closing Providence Street (Route 33) over I-295 at the Providence Street Bridge in West Warwick for bridge work. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will be closing the Providence Street Bridge over I-295 in West Warwick for bridge work. The two closures, scheduled for 10 […]

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Rhode Island receives federal funding to relaunch specialized certificate program for child welfare professionals

$201,639 in federal funding has been earmarked to revive a specialized certificate program that provides training opportunities for child welfare professionals, helping them better support the unique needs of children and families in need. The Adoption and Foster Care Certificate Program was established by the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth, and Families, the Rhode […]

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Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut receive proposals for offshore wind projects

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut received proposals Wednesday for offshore wind projects as the three East Coast states hope to boost their reliance on the renewable energy source. The three states joined in a historic agreement that allows for potential coordinated selection of offshore wind projects. Massachusetts received bids from Avangrid Renewables, […]

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Four project developers submit offshore wind proposals to Rhode Island Energy

Rhode Island Energy announced today that it will evaluate offshore wind (OSW) proposals from four project developers in response to a request for proposals (RFP) for approximately 1,200 MW of clean and affordable energy – the largest procurement in state history. Proposals were received from: Avangrid Renewables LLC, Orsted, SouthCoast Wind Energy LLC, and Vineyard […]

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Officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development tour Lucy’s Hearth

 Lucy’s Hearth, which started 40 years ago as a community project to fight homelessness, today welcomed Dr. Kimberly A. McClain, Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations, and Juana Matias, New England Regional Administrator of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).   Originally part of a former convent at St. Lucy’s Church […]

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Sen. Euer bill would help Rhode Islanders pass on their homes without probate

While Rhode Islanders can avoid the costly and complex process of probate when they pass along financial assets like pension plans and life insurance policies to a named beneficiary, these mechanisms do not exist for Rhode Islanders looking to leave their home to a loved one after their death. Legislation sponsored by Senate Judiciary Committee […]

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Rhode Island legislature considers changes to school safety drills

The Rhode Island legislature is considering legislation that would call for changes to the state’s school safety drills, including reducing the number of drills and the frequency with which they are executed. Under current law, there are three drills per year: monthly evacuation drills, lockdown drills in September and January, and two additional emergency evacuation […]

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Exploring challenges while creating a new vision for Newport Schools — WUN’s monthly conversation with Newport’s School Superintendent

Newport’s Rogers High School has among the highest percentage of poor students in Rhode Island, and it is reflected in test scores.  It is also reflected in high levels of absenteeism, something schools statewide are trying to resolve, including Newport.  Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain joins WUN tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. for our live virtual video […]