State Government Press Releases

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04/28/2016
PROVIDENCE, RI -- The financial markets reacted favorably today to the State of Rhode Island's first competitive bond sale in a decade, with strong demand for the state's $125.8 million of General Obligation Bonds. Strong demand for the state's first competitive bond sale since 2007 was...
04/20/2016
PROVIDENCE, RI -- Hess Corporation, the Hershey Company, ConocoPhillips, EMC Corporation, and Phillips 66 are among the Fortune 500 companies Rhode Island is expected to oppose at annual shareholder meetings this spring, as the result of an initiative to hold companies that the state pension fund...
02/25/2016
PROVIDENCE -- Legislation introduced by General Treasurer Seth Magaziner to enhance compensation for victims of violence received hearings in the House of Representatives. "These changes will enhance our ability to assist Rhode Islanders in times of great need. I thank the sponsors of these...
02/23/2016
General Treasurer Seth Magaziner today released his administration's 2015 Annual Report, which provides a comprehensive, easy-to-read summary of Rhode Island Treasury's performance, functions, successes and projects during Magaziner's first year as Treasurer. "As Treasurer, I am committed to...