Overdose deaths in the first half of this year have decreased by 33% overall, compared to the first six months of 2024.
PROVIDENCE – The December 10, 2025, monthly meeting of the Governor’s Overdose Task Force was a special one as it marked a decade of challenging work and dedicated commitment to reduce drug overdose deaths in Rhode Island.
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Deadline extended to Dec. 19
Providence, RI – Registration is still open for the 21st Poetry Out Loud Recitation Competition, and the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) is encouraging high schools to participate in this important national arts education program.
The deadline for a high school to sign up has been extended to Friday, Dec. 19.
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JOHNSTON, RI — Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos last night awarded $14,000 in scholarships to the winners of the Lieutenant Governor's Entrepreneurship Challenge, an annual business planning competition open to all Rhode Island high school students. The Lieutenant Governor's Entrepreneurship Challenge is presented by Citizens, which hosted the competition at their Johnston campus.
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Cranston, RI—Starting today and throughout the week, the State of Rhode Island will join the global community in commemorating lives lost, highlighting prevention and testing resources, and supporting those living with HIV as part of World AIDS Week. The Rhode Island State House dome will be lit in red in honor of World AIDS Week.
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November 19, 2025
Media Advisory
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Parker Gavigan
parker.gavigan@vets.ri.gov
Veterans Cafe to Serve Up Meals and Connections to Services in East Providence
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Providence, RI – The State’s Arts Agency (RISCA) in partnership with the newly opened RI State Health Laboratories’ building, a division of Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), announced today the inaugural exhibit for the building’s RISCA-managed gallery.
The Gallery at the State Health Laboratories, 150 Richmond St., Providence, is displaying abstract artworks by Barrington artist Erin Starr. A public reception with the artist is planned for Thursday, Jan. 15, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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November 11, 2025
Media Advisory
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Parker Gavigan
parker.gavigan@vets.ri.gov
Rhode Island to Honor America's Heroes at the Veterans Home in Bristol
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November 11, 2025
Media Release
Contact:
Parker Gavigan
parker.gavigan@vets.ri.gov
401.486.5646
Rhode Island Honors the Service and Sacrifice of Our Veterans
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PROVIDENCE, RI – In response to the October 24th, 2025 release of the September 2025 Consumer Price Index by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos issued the following statement:
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Providence, RI – Registration has opened for the Poetry Out Loud recitation competition, and the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) has been encouraging high schools to participate in this important national arts education program. In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, the 2025-26 Poetry Out Loud program will focus on poems that celebrate the rich tapestry of American history, and arts and culture of the past.
The deadline for a high school to sign up is Nov. 17.
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