State of Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth & Families Press Releases

• Published on April 16, 2021 - 04:56 GMT

  

  DEM to Hold April 26th Virtual Public Hearings on Proposed Parking Fees at Port of Galilee, Misquamicut State Beach

  PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will hold virtual public hearings this month on proposed fee changes for daily parking at Misquamicut State Beach and Lot G in the Port of Galilee. Due to the Covid-19 emergency, …

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• Published on April 15, 2021 - 19:17 GMT

  

  Over $160,000 in Grants Available to Support the Growth of Local Food and Seafood in Rhode Island

  PROVIDENCE – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that more than $160,000 in funding under the Local Agriculture & Seafood Act (LASA) grant program is available for projects that support the growth, development, and marketing of …

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• Published on April 15, 2021 - 19:17 GMT

  

  Attorney General Neronha expresses concerns over West Warwick medical waste facility license

  PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement today expressing his Office's concern over deficiencies in the application process for a proposed medical waste facility in West Warwick: "The regulatory process …

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• Published on April 15, 2021 - 19:17 GMT

  

  Attorney General issues APRA finding in Lyssikatos v. Narragansett Police Department

  PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that his office has issued a finding in response to an Access to Public Records Act (APRA) complaint filed against the Narragansett Police Department by Dimitri Lyssikatos. As detailed in the …

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• Published on April 15, 2021 - 01:38 GMT

  

  Governor McKee, RIDOH Announce 3,200 COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments to be Posted on Thursday Morning

  Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing that 3,200 additional COVID-19 vaccination appointments will be posted on www.vaccinateRI.org on Thursday at 9 a.m. These appointments will be for the State-run site at …

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• Published on April 15, 2021 - 01:38 GMT

  

  DEM Conducting Second Round of Trout Stocking Next Week with Three Additional Local Fishing Areas Added

  PROVIDENCE – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that the second round of spring trout stocking in Rhode Island ponds and lakes will take place next week. Popular and heavily fished areas will be restocked. Also, due to improved …

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• Published on April 14, 2021 - 17:08 GMT

  

  Governor McKee Announces New Small Business Relief Grant Program

  PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor announced a new grant program to assist small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will use $20 million in CARES Act funds to give qualifying …

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• Published on April 14, 2021 - 17:08 GMT

  

  Providence man sentenced to serve 7 years in state prison for child molestation

  PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Providence man was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve seven years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) after pleading to molesting a female victim in 2018 at …

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• Published on April 13, 2021 - 23:03 GMT

  

  Final Report of the Providence County Grand Jury (Reported April 1, 2021)

  An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. David Florio (age 52) Cumberland, RI P1-2021-1038A On April 1, 2021, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment …

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• Published on April 13, 2021 - 23:03 GMT

  

  Statement from Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea on Confirmation of Sabina Matos as Lt. Governor

  "Congratulations to Sabina Matos on her historic confirmation as Rhode Island's next Lieutenant Governor. Our best public policies come when we have a variety of backgrounds and opinions around the policy-making table, and I look forward to having …

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• Published on April 13, 2021 - 05:38 GMT

  

  Governor McKee, RIDOH Announce 7,600 COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments to be Posted Tomorrow

  Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing that 7,600 additional COVID-19 vaccination appointments will be posted on www.vaccinateRI.org on Tuesday at 9 a.m. These appointments will be for the Dunkin' Donuts …

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• Published on April 13, 2021 - 05:38 GMT

  

  Statement from Attorney General Neronha expressing concern over CRMC decision allowing expansion of Jamestown Boatyard

  PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement today expressing the Office's concern over recent action by the Coastal Resources' Management Council allowing for an expansion of the Jamestown Boatyard, located …

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• Published on April 10, 2021 - 05:14 GMT

  

  Mail Ballot Application Deadline for Four Special Elections is Tuesday 4/13

  PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea is reminding Rhode Islanders that the deadline to submit mail ballot applications for four upcoming special elections is Tuesday, April 13. Mail ballot applications must be received by election officials …

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• Published on April 9, 2021 - 18:01 GMT

  

  Travel Advisory: Route 102 North Detour Begins April 23 at the Mohegan Bridge in Burrillville

  Beginning Friday, April 23, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to implement a detour for Route 102 (Bronco Highway) northbound to safely replace the Mohegan Bridge. This structurally deficient bridge carries about 15,200 …

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• Published on April 9, 2021 - 18:01 GMT

  

  COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Expansion Announced for Today and Monday

  As a part of ongoing efforts to get vaccine into communities hardest hit by COVID-19, Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing that residents of Woonsocket who are 16 years of age and older are eligible to …

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• Published on April 9, 2021 - 05:38 GMT

  

  Governor McKee Directs U.S. and Rhode Island Flags Lowered

  PROVIDENCE, RI - In accordance with a proclamation from President Joseph R. Biden, Governor Dan McKee has directed U.S. and Rhode Island flags to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities and buildings. The flags will remain at half-staff until sunset …

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• Published on April 7, 2021 - 06:04 GMT

  

  Governor McKee Announces Wavemaker Fellowship Open for Applications

  PROVIDENCE, RI - Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Commerce today announced the re-opening of applications for the Wavemaker Fellowship program, a competitive student loan reimbursement program for recent graduates working in STEM (Science, Technology, …

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• Published on April 7, 2021 - 06:04 GMT

  

  DEM Environmental Police Warn Anglers About the Dangers of Cold Water, Urge Them to Wear a Life Jacket when Fishing

  PROVIDENCE – With the trout fishing season opening on Wednesday, April 7, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is reminding anglers – particularly those fishing from a boat – to exercise personal safety precautions while in pursuit …

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• Published on April 6, 2021 - 12:21 GMT

  

  DEM Offers Tips on Preventing Conflicts with Coyotes

  PROVIDENCE – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is advising Rhode Islanders that with the beginning of spring, they are likely to see an increase in coyote sightings as adult coyotes enter the pup-rearing season and begin to search for food …

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• Published on April 5, 2021 - 18:06 GMT

  

  AG Neronha Issues Guidance to Protect American Rescue Plan Act payments for Rhode Islanders

  PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued guidance last week reminding creditors, debt collectors and financial institutions that stimulus payments resulting from the federal government's American Rescue Plan Act are exempt from …

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