Today, Senate President Valarie J. Lawson joined the Office of Veterans Services, Meals on Wheels of RI, and other state and community leaders for a Veterans Café at the East Providence Senior Center. The event provided seniors with the chance to connect with community partners over a meal.
November 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Today, Senate President Valarie J. Lawson joined the Office of Veterans Services, Meals on Wheels of RI, and other state and community leaders for a Veterans Café at the East Providence Senior Center. The event provided seniors with the chance to connect with community partners over a meal.
Sen. Linda L. Ujifusa (@lindaujifusa.bsky.social) recently joined United Way in honoring the Benjamin Church Senior Center and local historian Gloria Schmidt for their outstanding contributions to the East Bay community.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Sen. Linda L. Ujifusa (@lindaujifusa.bsky.social) recently joined United Way in honoring the Benjamin Church Senior Center and local historian Gloria Schmidt for their outstanding contributions to the East Bay community.
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Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Rules, Government Ethics & Oversight and @rihouseofreps.bsky.social Oversight Committee held a hearing on the circumstances around the failure, demolition and reconstruction of the Washington Bridge's westbound span.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Rules, Government Ethics & Oversight and @rihouseofreps.bsky.social Oversight Committee held a hearing on the circumstances around the failure, demolition and reconstruction of the Washington Bridge's westbound span.
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On Tuesday, Senate Environment & Agriculture Committee Chair Sue Sosnowski and other members of the Senate and @rihouseofreps.bsky.social took part in the Rhode Island Food Policy Council’s Farm Visit for Legislators at Tilted Barn Brewery in Exeter.
November 5, 2025 at 8:55 PM
On Tuesday, Senate Environment & Agriculture Committee Chair Sue Sosnowski and other members of the Senate and @rihouseofreps.bsky.social took part in the Rhode Island Food Policy Council’s Farm Visit for Legislators at Tilted Barn Brewery in Exeter.
Today, Senator Robert Britto joined Foster Forward and other community members for a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of new, sustainably-designed affordable housing units in Pawtucket that will support young people leaving foster care.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Today, Senator Robert Britto joined Foster Forward and other community members for a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of new, sustainably-designed affordable housing units in Pawtucket that will support young people leaving foster care.
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Today, Senate Housing & Municipal Government Committee Chair Jacob E. Bissaillon and House Finance Committee Chair Marvin L. Abney and were recognized with the RI Coalition for Children and Families’ (@riccf-org.bsky.social) Legislative Service Award.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Today, Senate Housing & Municipal Government Committee Chair Jacob E. Bissaillon and House Finance Committee Chair Marvin L. Abney and were recognized with the RI Coalition for Children and Families’ (@riccf-org.bsky.social) Legislative Service Award.
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Sen. Lori Urso, Rep. Cherie L. Cruz, Gov. Dan McKee and Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos were among community leaders who recently helped prepare nearly 10,000 pounds of produce to distribute to Rhode Island families at the ELISHA Project in Pawtucket.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Sen. Lori Urso, Rep. Cherie L. Cruz, Gov. Dan McKee and Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos were among community leaders who recently helped prepare nearly 10,000 pounds of produce to distribute to Rhode Island families at the ELISHA Project in Pawtucket.
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MADD Rhode Island today honored Senate Majority Whip David P. Tikoian as its Legislator of the Year in recognition of his ongoing efforts to keep Rhode Island’s roadways safe from impaired drivers.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:21 PM
MADD Rhode Island today honored Senate Majority Whip David P. Tikoian as its Legislator of the Year in recognition of his ongoing efforts to keep Rhode Island’s roadways safe from impaired drivers.
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Today, Senate Majority Whip David P. Tikoian joined other leaders to announce Bryant University's inclusion as one of the only New England sites to be included in the FIFA World Cup 26 Base Camp brochure.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Today, Senate Majority Whip David P. Tikoian joined other leaders to announce Bryant University's inclusion as one of the only New England sites to be included in the FIFA World Cup 26 Base Camp brochure.
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On Friday, the Permanent Joint Legislative Commission on Child Care, co-chaired by Sen. @alanadimario.bsky.social and Rep. Grace Diaz, held its biannual legislative retreat at Rhode Island College.
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October 27, 2025 at 6:44 PM
On Friday, the Permanent Joint Legislative Commission on Child Care, co-chaired by Sen. @alanadimario.bsky.social and Rep. Grace Diaz, held its biannual legislative retreat at Rhode Island College.
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On Friday, Senate President Valarie J. Lawson and @rihouseofreps.bsky.social Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi were honored with the Legislative Leadership for Rhode Island Children Award during the Children Friend’s 23rd Annual Investing In Our Children Luncheon.
October 27, 2025 at 6:11 PM
On Friday, Senate President Valarie J. Lawson and @rihouseofreps.bsky.social Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi were honored with the Legislative Leadership for Rhode Island Children Award during the Children Friend’s 23rd Annual Investing In Our Children Luncheon.
Last week, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Louis P. DiPalma and House Finance Committee Chairman Marvin L. Abney were honored as Preservation Champions by the Preservation Society of Newport County at the Rosecliff Mansion in Newport.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Last week, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Louis P. DiPalma and House Finance Committee Chairman Marvin L. Abney were honored as Preservation Champions by the Preservation Society of Newport County at the Rosecliff Mansion in Newport.
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Last week, Senator Robert Britto co-hosted the “Light RI Red for Dyslexia” gathering at the State House in partnership with Decoding Dyslexia Rhode Island.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Last week, Senator Robert Britto co-hosted the “Light RI Red for Dyslexia” gathering at the State House in partnership with Decoding Dyslexia Rhode Island.
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Today, Senate President Valarie J. Lawson and @rihouseofreps.bsky.social Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi joined @ritreasury.bsky.social and other leaders at Narragansett Brewery to announce the official launch of the RISavers retirement savings program.
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October 21, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Today, Senate President Valarie J. Lawson and @rihouseofreps.bsky.social Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi joined @ritreasury.bsky.social and other leaders at Narragansett Brewery to announce the official launch of the RISavers retirement savings program.
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Today, Senate Housing & Municipal Government Committee Chairman Jake Bissaillon took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Walker Lofts residential development at the former Sayles Company Dye House in Lincoln.
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October 20, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Today, Senate Housing & Municipal Government Committee Chairman Jake Bissaillon took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Walker Lofts residential development at the former Sayles Company Dye House in Lincoln.
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Last week, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Lou DiPalma took part in LeadingAge RI’s Annual Policy Conference alongside @rihouseofreps.bsky.social Speaker Joe Shekarchi.
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October 20, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Last week, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Lou DiPalma took part in LeadingAge RI’s Annual Policy Conference alongside @rihouseofreps.bsky.social Speaker Joe Shekarchi.
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Today, Senate President Valarie J. Lawson and House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi joined representatives of the 195 District and numerous dignitaries to mark the completion of the 150 Richmond building with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting.
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October 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Today, Senate President Valarie J. Lawson and House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi joined representatives of the 195 District and numerous dignitaries to mark the completion of the 150 Richmond building with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting.
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This morning, Senate Housing & Municipal Government Committee Chair Jake Bissaillon took part in the HousingWorks RI 2025 Housing Fact Book release.
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October 17, 2025 at 8:25 PM
This morning, Senate Housing & Municipal Government Committee Chair Jake Bissaillon took part in the HousingWorks RI 2025 Housing Fact Book release.
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On Thursday, Senate President Valarie Lawson helped welcome filmmaker Ken Burns and co-director Sarah Botstein to the State House as part of a tour promoting their upcoming PBS documentary, “The American Revolution.”
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October 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
On Thursday, Senate President Valarie Lawson helped welcome filmmaker Ken Burns and co-director Sarah Botstein to the State House as part of a tour promoting their upcoming PBS documentary, “The American Revolution.”
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Check out the Boston Globe to learn more: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/17/m...
Today, the Rhode Island Health Center Association presented its John H. Chafee Healthcare Leadership Award to Sen. @bridgetvalverde.bsky.social and Rep. Jon D. Brien for their successful passage of the Defending Affordable Prescription Drug Costs Act.
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October 16, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Today, the Rhode Island Health Center Association presented its John H. Chafee Healthcare Leadership Award to Sen. @bridgetvalverde.bsky.social and Rep. Jon D. Brien for their successful passage of the Defending Affordable Prescription Drug Costs Act.
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On Wednesday, Senate President Valarie J. Lawson joined other officials at the Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies at Rhode Island College for the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art cybersecurity range.
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October 16, 2025 at 2:07 PM
On Wednesday, Senate President Valarie J. Lawson joined other officials at the Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies at Rhode Island College for the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art cybersecurity range.
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On Tuesday, Sen. Peter A. Appollonio Jr. and Rep. Thomas E. Noret joined Gov. Dan McKee for the ceremonial signing of legislation they sponsored to require universal changing stations in new public buildings.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
On Tuesday, Sen. Peter A. Appollonio Jr. and Rep. Thomas E. Noret joined Gov. Dan McKee for the ceremonial signing of legislation they sponsored to require universal changing stations in new public buildings.
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On Monday, Senator Sue Sosnowski joined the RI Department of Environmental Management and other local leaders, farmers and food producers to kick off the celebration of first-ever RI Grown Week.
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October 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
On Monday, Senator Sue Sosnowski joined the RI Department of Environmental Management and other local leaders, farmers and food producers to kick off the celebration of first-ever RI Grown Week.
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Today, legislation from Sen. Hanna M. Gallo and Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith to address the shortage of speech-language pathologists in Rhode Island by updating the licensing for their assistants was ceremonially signed into law by Gov. Dan McKee.
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October 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Today, legislation from Sen. Hanna M. Gallo and Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith to address the shortage of speech-language pathologists in Rhode Island by updating the licensing for their assistants was ceremonially signed into law by Gov. Dan McKee.
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Today, legislation from Senate Special Legislation & Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chair Walter S. Felag Jr. and House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chair Samuel A. Azzinaro to protect veterans filing for disability benefits was ceremonially signed into law.
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October 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Today, legislation from Senate Special Legislation & Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chair Walter S. Felag Jr. and House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chair Samuel A. Azzinaro to protect veterans filing for disability benefits was ceremonially signed into law.
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