State Government Press Releases

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02/09/2011
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin today announced that he has directed $240,000 in funding for the completion of the 100kW wind turbine at Fisherman’s Memorial State Campground and the construction of a wind turbine at the East Matunuck State Beach facility. The $240,000 is...
01/28/2011
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin joins fellow Attorneys General from across the country to promote National Data Privacy Day. Data Privacy Day is celebrated on January 28th in the United States, Canada, and 27 European countries and is meant as a twenty first century warning jolt for...
01/28/2011
With school vacation right around the corner and families looking for great deals to fill the time, Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin warns consumers not to be fooled by offers of free or greatly discounted vacations. “February school vacation is a great time to play in the snow but it’...
01/21/2011
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin formally opposed Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island’s (Blue Cross’s) request for an overall 8.1 percent rate increase for its Direct Pay line of business. After thorough analysis and an independent actuarial study, the Attorney General...
01/14/2011
Hamlin pleads guilty to three counts of conspiracy, sentenced to 10 years, three to serve In Providence County Superior Court today Robert J. Hamlin Jr., DOB: 1/6/77, a resident of East Providence, pled guilty before Judge Robert D. Krause to three counts of conspiracy, as charged, in...
01/14/2011
Today in Superior Court before Justice Darigan, John Price, 20, pled Nolo Contender to three counts of first degree child molestation and six counts of second degree child abuse. On the three counts of first degree molestation, Price received a sentence of 60 years to the ACI, with 50 years...
01/13/2011
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin was informed today by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that DHS has signed the memorandum of agreement (MOA) for Rhode Island to engage in the Secure Communities program. “I am pleased by the...
01/11/2011
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin today signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) to engage in the Secure Communities program. The signed MOA was sent to DHS for signature. Signatures from both...
01/04/2011
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin will lead the Open Government Summit 101 to educate and inform newly-elected and appointed officials about the state’s Access to Public Records Act (APRA) and Open Meetings Act (OMA). The summit will be held on Thursday, January 13, 2011 in...