On Thursday, several members of the Senate, including Matthew LaMountain, Mark McKenney, Todd Patalano and Peter Appollonio, took part in the Warwick Police Department’s Promotional Ceremony held at Warwick City Hall.
January 30, 2026 at 7:39 PM
On Thursday, several members of the Senate, including Matthew LaMountain, Mark McKenney, Todd Patalano and Peter Appollonio, took part in the Warwick Police Department’s Promotional Ceremony held at Warwick City Hall.
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...
January 30, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...
Sen. @lindaujifusa.bsky.social and Rep. @jenniferboylanri.bsky.social have reintroduced legislation requiring the largest fossil fuel companies to pay for climate-related damage already affecting Rhode Island’s infrastructure, public health and economy.
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January 30, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Sen. @lindaujifusa.bsky.social and Rep. @jenniferboylanri.bsky.social have reintroduced legislation requiring the largest fossil fuel companies to pay for climate-related damage already affecting Rhode Island’s infrastructure, public health and economy.
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Senator Andrew R. Dimitri has introduced legislation to improve safety at Rhode Island’s public schools by establishing a school emergency response committee to develop statewide facility safety and emergency response standards.
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January 30, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Senator Andrew R. Dimitri has introduced legislation to improve safety at Rhode Island’s public schools by establishing a school emergency response committee to develop statewide facility safety and emergency response standards.
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Senator @samzurier.bsky.social has introduced bills to direct more highway maintenance funds to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority and to perform an efficiency and performance audit of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation.
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January 30, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Senator @samzurier.bsky.social has introduced bills to direct more highway maintenance funds to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority and to perform an efficiency and performance audit of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation.
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On Thursday, Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Robert Britto joined the Environment Council of Rhode Island for its annual Legislative Coffee Hour in the State House Library.
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January 30, 2026 at 3:51 PM
On Thursday, Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Robert Britto joined the Environment Council of Rhode Island for its annual Legislative Coffee Hour in the State House Library.
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On Thursday, Senate President Valarie Lawson helped celebrate the release of Quonset Business Park’s latest Economic Impact Report, which shows Quonset supported 29,455 jobs and generated $7B in economic output in 2025.
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January 30, 2026 at 3:46 PM
On Thursday, Senate President Valarie Lawson helped celebrate the release of Quonset Business Park’s latest Economic Impact Report, which shows Quonset supported 29,455 jobs and generated $7B in economic output in 2025.
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This week, Senate President Valarie Lawson and Sen. Robert Britto joined local leaders at East Providence City Hall to raise awareness of The Landing at East Point, a planned affordable, independent-living apartment complex designed to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ elders and their allies.
January 30, 2026 at 3:41 PM
This week, Senate President Valarie Lawson and Sen. Robert Britto joined local leaders at East Providence City Hall to raise awareness of The Landing at East Point, a planned affordable, independent-living apartment complex designed to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ elders and their allies.
Today, Senate President Valarie Lawson joined @peterneronha.bsky.social, @govdanmckee.bsky.social and @rihouseofreps.bsky.social Speaker Joe Shekarchi to outline next steps in the potential sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Fatima Hospital.
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January 29, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Today, Senate President Valarie Lawson joined @peterneronha.bsky.social, @govdanmckee.bsky.social and @rihouseofreps.bsky.social Speaker Joe Shekarchi to outline next steps in the potential sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Fatima Hospital.
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Learn more: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...
The Senate Committee on Finance will meet today at the rise of the Senate (approximately 4:30 p.m.) in Room 211 on the second floor of the State House.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:15 PM
The Senate Committee on Finance will meet today at the rise of the Senate (approximately 4:30 p.m.) in Room 211 on the second floor of the State House.
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The Rhode Island Senate will convene today at 4 p.m.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The Rhode Island Senate will convene today at 4 p.m.
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Senate Majority Leader Frank A. Ciccone has issued a statement concerning forthcoming legislation that would ensure ICE officers conduct their operations within Rhode Island in accordance with the rights and protections enshrined in the US Constitution.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Senate Majority Leader Frank A. Ciccone has issued a statement concerning forthcoming legislation that would ensure ICE officers conduct their operations within Rhode Island in accordance with the rights and protections enshrined in the US Constitution.
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Today, @meghankallman.bsky.social, @mackdistrict6.bsky.social and @dawneuer.bsky.social will be among the state lawmakers from across the U.S. to gather in-person and virtually at the Minnesota Capitol for a day of solidarity with their Minnesota colleagues.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Today, @meghankallman.bsky.social, @mackdistrict6.bsky.social and @dawneuer.bsky.social will be among the state lawmakers from across the U.S. to gather in-person and virtually at the Minnesota Capitol for a day of solidarity with their Minnesota colleagues.
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The Senate Committee on Judiciary will meet today at 4 p.m. in Room 313 on the third floor of the State House.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The Senate Committee on Judiciary will meet today at 4 p.m. in Room 313 on the third floor of the State House.
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The Special Legislative Commission to Study the Successful Implementation of the Act on Climate will meet today at 4 p.m. in Room 212 on the second floor of the State House.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:01 PM
The Special Legislative Commission to Study the Successful Implementation of the Act on Climate will meet today at 4 p.m. in Room 212 on the second floor of the State House.
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On Tuesday, Senate President Valarie Lawson and other members of the Senate took part in the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association’s Legislative Reception in the State Room at the State House.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM
On Tuesday, Senate President Valarie Lawson and other members of the Senate took part in the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association’s Legislative Reception in the State Room at the State House.
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On Tuesday, Senator @mackdistrict6.bsky.social took part in the @rifoodbank.bsky.social's Food Insecurity Awareness Day event in the State House Library.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:11 PM
On Tuesday, Senator @mackdistrict6.bsky.social took part in the @rifoodbank.bsky.social's Food Insecurity Awareness Day event in the State House Library.
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With support from the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Senator Melissa Murray and Representative Karen Alzate on Tuesday announced legislation to enable abuse survivors to terminate rental leases for the sake of their protection.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:53 PM
With support from the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Senator Melissa Murray and Representative Karen Alzate on Tuesday announced legislation to enable abuse survivors to terminate rental leases for the sake of their protection.
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A legislative commission has recommended the establishment of a medical school at @universityofri.bsky.social to create a permanent pipeline of doctors as one of several steps that should be taken to address a growing shortage of primary care physicians.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:37 PM
A legislative commission has recommended the establishment of a medical school at @universityofri.bsky.social to create a permanent pipeline of doctors as one of several steps that should be taken to address a growing shortage of primary care physicians.
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More info: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...
The Rhode Island Senate will convene today at 4 p.m.
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January 27, 2026 at 6:34 PM
The Rhode Island Senate will convene today at 4 p.m.
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The Special Legislative Commission to Make a Comprehensive Study of Rhode Island's Healthcare Workforce Related to Educating and Retaining Primary Care Physicians and Establishing a State Medical School at the University of Rhode Island meets today at 5:15 p.m.
January 27, 2026 at 5:15 PM
The Special Legislative Commission to Make a Comprehensive Study of Rhode Island's Healthcare Workforce Related to Educating and Retaining Primary Care Physicians and Establishing a State Medical School at the University of Rhode Island meets today at 5:15 p.m.
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...
January 23, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...
Today, Senate Special Legislation & Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Walter S. Felag Jr. joined other leaders for the United Way of Rhode Island’s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Advocacy Day event in the State House Library.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Today, Senate Special Legislation & Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Walter S. Felag Jr. joined other leaders for the United Way of Rhode Island’s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Advocacy Day event in the State House Library.
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On Thursday, Working Families Power and a group of over 25 lawmakers from across RI announced their “Fair Share for Rhode Island” package.
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@meghankallman.bsky.social
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January 23, 2026 at 4:12 PM
On Thursday, Working Families Power and a group of over 25 lawmakers from across RI announced their “Fair Share for Rhode Island” package.
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@mackdistrict6.bsky.social
@bridgetvalverde.bsky.social
@lindaujifusa.bsky.social
@meghankallman.bsky.social
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@bridgetvalverde.bsky.social
@lindaujifusa.bsky.social
@meghankallman.bsky.social
The Rhode Island Senate will convene today at 4 p.m.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The Rhode Island Senate will convene today at 4 p.m.
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