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State representatives and Working Families Party announce ‘Working Families Agenda’
2/12/2025 5:02 PM
Rep. Brandon C. Potter; Rep. Teresa Tanzi; Rep. Karen Alzate; Rep. Susan R. Donovan; Rep. Cherie L. Cruz; Rep. David Bennett; Rep. Megan L. Cotter; Rep. Edith Ajello; Rep. David Morales;
No
Approved
Legislators honor Black Revolutionary War soldiers of the 1st R.I. Regiment
2/12/2025 4:51 PM
Sen. Linda L. Ujifusa; Rep. Jennifer A. Stewart; Sen. Bridget G. Valverde; Rep. Justine A. Caldwell;
No
Approved
Education Committee OKs McNamara bill to include SurveyWorks indicators in evaluation of schools
2/12/2025 3:22 PM
Rep. Joseph McNamara;
No
Approved
State leaders, advocates call for passage of assault weapons ban sponsored by Sen. DiPalma, Rep. Knight
2/11/2025 5:47 PM
Sen. Louis DiPalma; Rep. Jason Knight;
Yes
Approved
Speaker Shekarchi, Sen. Bissaillon mark opening of ECHO Village, offering shelter and support to Rhode Islanders experiencing homelessness
2/11/2025 4:03 PM
Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi; Sen. Jacob Bissaillon;
No
Approved
Media Advisory: State representatives and Working Families Party launch ‘Working Families Agenda’
2/11/2025 2:59 PM
Rep. Edith Ajello; Rep. Karen Alzate; Rep. David Bennett; Rep. Megan L. Cotter; Rep. Cherie L. Cruz; Rep. Susan R. Donovan; Rep. David Morales; Rep. Brandon C. Potter; Rep. Teresa Tanzi;
No
Approved
Speaker Shekarchi and Senate President Ruggerio recognized by United Way on 211 Day
2/11/2025 2:16 PM
Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi; Sen. Dominick Ruggerio; Sen. David P. Tikoian;
No
Approved
Media Advisory: Housing Affordability Commission to meet Thursday for discussion of housing planning
2/11/2025 11:36 AM
Rep. June Speakman;
No
Approved
Sen. Euer bill would help Rhode Islanders pass on their homes without probate
2/10/2025 2:42 PM
Sen. Dawn Euer;
No
Approved
Sen. Urso, Rep. Handy aim to strengthen Rhode Island’s main streets
2/10/2025 2:23 PM
Sen. Lori Urso; Rep. Arthur Handy;
No
Approved
Media Advisory: Senate AI and Emerging Technologies Committee to hear cybersecurity presentation
2/10/2025 2:17 PM
Sen. Victoria Gu;
No
Approved
Felag, Boylan introduce legislation to waive VIN check fees for veterans and military members
2/10/2025 1:50 PM
Sen. Walter Felag; Rep. Jennifer Smith Boylan;
No
Approved
Ujifusa and Potter sponsor bills to prohibit hidden 'junk fees' on consumer goods and services
2/10/2025 1:40 PM
Sen. Linda L. Ujifusa; Rep. Brandon C. Potter;
No
Approved
Bissaillon bill would prohibit home liens for medical debt
2/10/2025 1:20 PM
Sen. Jacob Bissaillon;
No
Approved
Media Advisory: Senate Health and Human Services Committee to hear presentation on commercial health insurance oversight
2/10/2025 1:17 PM
Sen. Melissa A. Murray;
No
Approved
MEDIA ADVISORY: Senate Finance Committee meets twice this week to hear an ARPA presentation and budget articles
2/10/2025 12:46 PM
Sen. Louis DiPalma;
No
Approved
Media Advisory: Climate Change Impacts Commission to meet Wednesday
2/10/2025 10:45 AM
Rep. Terri Cortvriend;
No
Approved
Rep. Morales introduces legislation to ensure victims of wage theft in construction industry receive payment
2/10/2025 10:26 AM
Rep. David Morales;
No
Approved
Sen. Kallman introduces bill to help victims of wage theft in construction industry receive payment
2/10/2025 10:20 AM
Sen. Meghan E. Kallman;
No
Approved
MEDIA ADVISORY: House Judiciary Committee meets tomorrow for votes and to hear several bills
2/10/2025 10:13 AM
Rep. Robert Craven;
No
Approved
MEDIA ADVISORY: House Finance Committee meets twice this week to hear budget articles
2/10/2025 10:09 AM
Rep. Marvin Abney;
No
Approved
Media Advisory: Representatives to host legislative briefing on utility rate increases and consumer protections
2/10/2025 9:07 AM
Rep. Cherie L. Cruz; Rep. David Morales; Rep. Scott Slater;
No
Approved
Cortvriend named Clean Water Legislator of the Year
2/7/2025 3:59 PM
Rep. Terri Cortvriend;
No
Approved
LaMountain bill would protect employees’ First Amendment rights in the workplace
2/7/2025 9:44 AM
Sen. Matthew L. LaMountain;
No
Approved
Sen. Valverde re-introduces legislation to create Nursing Home Workforce Standards Advisory Board
2/6/2025 6:11 PM
Sen. Bridget G. Valverde;
No
Approved
Britto legislation would allow pharmacists to administer vaccines, regardless of age
2/6/2025 4:34 PM
Sen. Robert Britto;
No
Approved
Rep. Slater reintroduces Nursing Home Workforce Standards Advisory Board bill
2/6/2025 4:01 PM
Rep. Scott Slater;
No
Approved
Burke legislation would limit the interest rate on new medical debt
2/6/2025 3:46 PM
Sen. John P. Burke;
No
Approved
MEDIA ADVISORY: Beach erosion commission meets on Monday
2/6/2025 10:52 AM
Rep. Samuel Azzinaro;
No
Approved
Sen. Urso introduces bill to reduce cost of prescription drugs, protect independent pharmacies
2/6/2025 10:47 AM
Sen. Lori Urso;
No
Approved
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