City & Government

Let the games begin. Monday was the first day for candidates to declare for office in the 2022 primary and general elections. Candidates were required to file the declaration papers by 4 pm on Wednesday, June 29. This story will continue to be updated. U.S. House of Representatives, District 2 General Treasurer Seth Magaziner (D)Spencer […]

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island lawmakers passed a flurry of major bills before the legislative session ended Friday, including the state budget and legislation to provide driver privilege cards to people who are in the country illegally. The General Assembly adjourned early Friday after the state Senate passed the $13.6 billion budget that previously […]

PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea is reminding candidates seeking elected office in the State of Rhode Island that they must file a Declaration of Candidacy form during next week’s Declaration of Candidacy filing period in order to appear on this year’s ballot. Candidates may file the required form on June 27th, 28th, and 29th.
“As Secretary of State, I am committed to engaging and empowering all Rhode Islanders to play an active role in our state’s future,” said Secretary Gorbea. “I applaud those residents of our state with an interest in entering public service, and I encourage all of those preparing to run for office to explore vote.ri.gov for resources and information about being a candidate.”
Individuals looking to declare their candidacy for elected office may complete the online form and then print it out. The completed form must then be signed and delivered in person or mailed. All Declaration of Candidacy forms must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29th.
Candidates for federal and statewide public office must file their declaration of candidacy at the Department of State’s Elections Division at 148 West River Street, Providence. Candidates for the General Assembly, local public office, state party committee office, and local party committee office must file their declaration of candidacy at the local board of canvassers in the city or town where they are registered to vote.
For more information about declaring your candidacy, determining eligibility, or other questions about elections and voting in Rhode Island, please visit the Voter Information Center on the Department of State’s website or call the Elections Division at (401) 222-2340 on weekdays between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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PROVIDENCE, RI – La Secretaria de Estado Nellie M. Gorbea les recuerda a los candidatos que aspiran postularse para algún cargo electivo en el Estado de Rhode Island que deben presentar sus formularios de Declaraciones de Candidatura durante el periodo de Presentación de las Declaraciones de Candidatura la próxima semana para poder ser incluidos en las papeletas de votación de este año. Los candidatos deben presentar sus formularios el 27, 28 y 29 de junio.
“Como Secretaria de Estado, estoy comprometida en involucrar y empoderar a todos los habitantes de Rhode Island a desempeñar un papel activo en el futuro de nuestro estado”, dijo la Secretaria Gorbea. “Aplaudo a aquellos habitantes de nuestro estado quienes tienen el interés de participar en el servicio público y animo a todos los que se están preparando para postularse a un cargo público que visiten vote.ri.gov para encontrar recursos e información sobre cómo ser un candidato”.
Aquellas personas que desean declarar sus candidaturas para un cargo electivo deben completar el formulario en nuestro sitio web y luego imprimirlo. El formulario completado debe ser firmado y entregado en persona o enviado por correo postal. Todos los formularios de Declaraciones de Candidatura deben ser recibidos a más tardar el miércoles 29 de junio a las 4:00 p.m.
Los candidatos para cargos electivos federales y cargos del ejecutivo estatal deben presentar sus declaraciones de candidatura en la División de Elecciones del Departamento de Estado en 148 West River Street, Providence. Los candidatos para la Asamblea General, cargos electivos municipales, cargos electivos al comité estatal del partido deben presentar sus declaraciones de candidatura en la junta local de elecciones del ayuntamiento local donde se encuentren inscritos para votar.
Para más información acerca de cómo presentar su declaración de candidatura, sobre la elegibilidad para postularse para un cargo electivo, o sobre alguna otra pregunta acerca de las elecciones y las votaciones en Rhode Island, por favor visite el Centro de Información para Votantes en el sitio web del Departamento de Estado o llame a la División de Elecciones al (401) 222- 2340 durante los días de semana de 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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Today, Governor Dan McKee and RIHousing announced the award of $4.7 million in new funding to support the creation of affordable housing in six communities across the state. Funded via the state’s allocation of federal Fiscal Recovery Funds, the Site Acquisition Program (SAP) provides grants to municipalities and for-profit or non-profit developers for the acquisition […]

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced today it will be administering an additional conditional surf lifeguard certification test tomorrow at Scarborough North State Beach. This test is being offered to accommodate facilities that are hiring college and high school students who were unable to take earlier tests due to conflicts with their school schedules. Lifeguard positions at all beaches in Rhode Island require certification and special training in first aid, CPR, and lifeguard training. Annually, DEM aims to recruit more than 150 lifeguards to supervise state surf and non-surf beaches. Currently, DEM has recruited and placed 76 lifeguards for the available positions.
The details are as follows:
Conditional Surf Lifeguard Certification Test
Thursday, June 23, 9 AM-2 PM
Scarborough North State Beach, Narragansett
All lifeguard candidates should pre-register for a timeslot for their test through the Lifeguard Certification Portal. Candidates should also fill out and bring with them the Lifeguard Certification Form also available through the Portal. Walk-in registrations will be accepted, and all candidates who sign in with staff between 9 AM and 2 PM will be tested.
To qualify for testing, all candidates must have successfully completed courses and hold valid cards in lifeguard training, first aid, and CPR that includes infant, child, and adult. A valid photo ID with verification of date of birth must be presented at check in. For more information regarding this certification program, visit www.riparks.com/lifeguard.
Any candidate under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to sign the Lifeguard Certification Form. Candidates will be able to download this form when they register through the Lifeguard Certification Portal, and it must be brought with them to the test. The parent or legal guardian must present a valid photo ID when handing in the form. Please note that if a parent/legal guardian is not able to make it to the test, they must sign the form and have it notarized. The candidate must bring this with them to the test. For questions, please contact Tom Rosa at tom.rosa@dem.ri.gov. A $10 fee will be charged for those candidates receiving their certification payable on the testing date.
In case of inclement weather, contact RI State Parks headquarters at 401-667-6200 for cancellation information.
DEM continues to accept applications for qualified lifeguards for state beach facilities at numerous locations throughout the state. Full-time lifeguard positions are available at all state swimming areas, including saltwater beaches such as Roger Wheeler and Scarborough, non-surf beaches such as Goddard, and freshwater beaches such as Burlingame Campground and Lincoln Woods State Park. Pay for lifeguards ranges from $14 to $17 an hour, based on location and position level.
For more information on DEM programs and initiatives, visit www.dem.ri.gov. Follow DEM on Facebook, Twitter (@RhodeIslandDEM), or Instagram (@rhodeisland.dem) for timely updates.

Matt Chappell announced today that he is a Democratic candidate for Rhode Island Senate in District 11, which encompasses Portsmouth and parts of Bristol. Senator James Seveney who currently represents District 11 announces his retirement last month. A fourth-generation Portsmouth resident, a press release from his campaign says that Matt practices law at his family’s […]