Today, Senate President Valarie Lawson joined Governor Dan McKee, Attorney General Peter Neronha, House Speaker Joe Shekarchi, and others to mark the completion of The Centurion Foundation’s purchase of Roger Williams and Fatima hospitals.
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Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...
Senator Lori Urso and Representative Karen Alzate hosted three female Pawtucket students yesterday at the State House to serve as “Legislators for the Day” in honor of International Women’s Day.
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Sen. Victoria Gu and Rep. Tina L. Spears are introducing legislation to establish sustainable funding and reimbursement rates for ambulance services to practice community paramedicine and “treatment in place” programs.
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On Thursday, Senators Lou DiPalma and @pamlauria.bsky.social took part in the Protect Our Healthcare Coalition’s policy forum at the State House.
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Legislation from Sen. Pamela J. Lauria and Rep. Susan R. Donovan would allow civil lawsuits at the state level against firearms sellers or manufacturers who fail to take reasonable controls to prevent the illegal acquisition or modification of their products.
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On Thursday, Senators Andrew Dimitri, Ana Quezada and Jake Bissaillon took part in an event in support of the Clean Slate Act.
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The Rhode Island Senate recognized International Women’s Day this week, with members wearing purple to honor the occasion. On Thursday, the chamber adopted Senator Lori Urso’s resolution recognizing March as Women’s History Month.
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This week, Senators Lammis Vargas and Walter Felag took part in the Workforce Alliance kickoff event at the State House.
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The Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government will meet today at the rise of the Senate (sometime after 4:30 p.m.) in Room 212 on the second floor of the State House.
Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/ag...
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The Rhode Island Senate will convene today at 4 p.m.
Floor calendars: status.rilegislature.gov/calendars.aspx
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Just as they did before the 2024 state election, Sen. Louis P. DiPalma and Rep. Megan L. Cotter have introduced legislation to add land preservation programs to the “green bond” proposed for November’s ballot.
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Senate Majority Leader Frank A. Ciccone III and Rep. Enrique George Sanchez have introduced legislation to make electrical bills easier to understand.
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On Tuesday, Senator @alanadimario.bsky.social and Representative Kathleen Fogarty hosted an International Women’s Day panel discussion at the State House, with the theme “Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.”
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The Senate Committee on Special Legislation & Veterans’ Affairs will meet today at 4:30 p.m. in Room 211 on the second floor of the State House.
Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/ag...
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The Senate Committee on Education will meet today at 4 p.m. in Room 313 on the third floor of the State House.
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Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/ag...
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The Senate Committee on Labor & Gaming will meet today at 4 p.m. in Room 212 on the second floor of the State House.
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Senator @alanadimario.bsky.social has introduced legislation to attract and retain much-needed workforce talent by establishing a fund to provide partial loan repayments to Rhode Island workers employed in high-need professions.
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Senate Finance Committee Chair Louis P. DiPalma and Dr. Deanna Conley, owner of PROSPER Special Education Advocacy Services, have created a parental survey to help improve school supports for students who have experienced extended absences from school.
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The Senate Committee on Judiciary will meet today at the rise of the Senate (approximately 5 p.m.) in Room 313 on the third floor of the State House.
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Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/ag...
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The Senate Committee on Finance will meet today at the rise of the Senate (approximately 4:45 p.m.) in Room 211 on the second floor of the State House.
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Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/ag...
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The Senate Committee on Health & Human Services meets today at the rise of the Senate (sometime after 4:30 p.m.) in the Senate Lounge on the 2nd floor of the State House.
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Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/ag...
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The Rhode Island Senate will convene today at 4 p.m.
Floor calendars: status.rilegislature.gov/calendars.aspx
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Senator @samzurier.bsky.social and Representative @jenstewart4ri.bsky.social have introduced legislation calling for the Department of Administration to commission an efficiency and performance audit of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation.
More info: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...
Senator Victoria Gu and Representative Megan Cotter have introduced legislation to protect Rhode Island’s groundwater resources from overuse and overdevelopment.
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The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of the Pawtuxet Valley has named Senator Mark McKenney as grand marshal for its 65th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which takes place Sunday, March 15, on Washington and Main streets in West Warwick.
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The Women’s Fund of RI will join the General Assembly in celebration of International Women’s Day for a panel discussion hosted by Sen. @alanadimario.bsky.social and Rep. Kathleen Fogarty tomorrow, March 3, at 3 p.m. in the State Room at the State House.
More info: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...
Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...
A bill from Senator Lori Urso and Representative Earl A. Read III would create special license plates for disabled individuals whose vehicles are modified to accommodate their disability.
Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...
The Senate Committee on Judiciary will meet today at the rise of the Senate (approximately 5 p.m.) in Room 313 on the third floor of the State House.
More info: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...
Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/ag...
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