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OP-ED: Administration rule seeks to stop states from shielding medical debt from credit reporting
11/4/2025 10:36 AM
Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith;
No
Approved
Chairmen Abney and Bissaillon honored by RI Coalition for Children and Families
11/3/2025 3:11 PM
Rep. Marvin Abney; Sen. Jacob Bissaillon;
No
Approved
MEDIA ADVISORY: Rep. Casimiro to host Child Welfare and Child Well-Being Leadership Summit on Wednesday
11/3/2025 10:47 AM
Rep. Julie A. Casimiro;
No
Approved
Fresh Food on the Way to Rhode Islanders in Need
11/3/2025 9:43 AM
Rep. Cherie L. Cruz; Sen. Lori Urso;
No
Approved
MADD RI recognizes Whip Tikoian as Legislator of the Year
10/31/2025 4:10 PM
Sen. David P. Tikoian;
No
Approved
Whip Tikoian, Rep. Giraldo speak at announcement that Bryant University included in World Cup team base camp brochure
10/31/2025 2:37 PM
Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo; Sen. David P. Tikoian;
No
Approved
Op-Ed: By championing women’s health, RI leads the way on menopause protections in the workplace
10/31/2025 2:01 PM
Rep. Karen Alzate;
No
Approved
Legorreta Cancer Center honors Speaker Shekarchi
10/31/2025 10:07 AM
Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi;
No
Approved
Whip Kazarian named Leading Woman of Distinction by Girl Scouts
10/30/2025 2:03 PM
Rep. Katherine Kazarian;
No
Approved
Rep. Knight honored by Council of Churches for work to prevent gun violence
10/30/2025 12:00 PM
Rep. Jason Knight;
No
Approved
Media Advisory: Primary care education commission to speak with consultants about URI medical school feasibility study
10/28/2025 2:50 PM
Sen. Valarie J. Lawson; Sen. Pamela J. Lauria;
No
Approved
Senate Minority Leader Jessica de la Cruz reflects on the passing of Ambassador J. William Middendorf
10/25/2025 3:49 PM
Sen. Jessica de la Cruz;
No
Approved
Rep. O’Brien celebrates over 10 years of teacher evaluation legislation
10/27/2025 3:41 PM
Rep. William O'Brien;
No
Approved
Media Advisory: Special House commission to study the flooding of the Pawtuxet River to meet Wednesday
10/27/2025 11:32 AM
Rep. Earl A. Read, III;
No
Approved
Shekarchi’s request to support workers impacted by government shutdown approved by PUC; RI Energy to assist affected Rhode Islanders
10/27/2025 11:17 AM
Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi;
Yes
Approved
Commission studying creation of whole-home repairs program to meet Monday
10/24/2025 5:42 PM
Rep. Arthur Handy;
No
Approved
Rep. O’Brien attends dyslexia event at State House
10/24/2025 3:38 PM
Rep. William O'Brien;
No
Approved
Chairmen Abney and DiPalma honored by Preservation Society of Newport County
10/24/2025 12:13 PM
Rep. Marvin Abney; Sen. Louis DiPalma;
No
Approved
Former U.S. Attorney Cunha to assist joint Oversight Public Hearing Being Planned for November 13
10/23/2025 5:17 PM
Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi; Sen. Valarie J. Lawson;
Yes
Approved
Legislators applaud suspension of plan to remove navigational aids
10/23/2025 4:29 PM
Rep. Michelle E. McGaw; Sen. Louis DiPalma; Rep. Lauren H. Carson; Sen. Linda L. Ujifusa; Rep. Terri Cortvriend;
No
Approved
Shekarchi calls on Rhode Island Energy to support federal workers impacted by government shutdown
10/23/2025 1:42 PM
Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi;
Yes
Approved
MEDIA ADVISORY: Chairman Azzinaro and Speaker Shekarchi to host the RI IX memorial service tomorrow
10/22/2025 2:27 PM
Rep. Samuel Azzinaro; Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi;
No
Approved
Auditor General issues audit report for Rhode Island Lottery for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025
10/22/2025 1:09 PM
Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi; Sen. Valarie J. Lawson;
No
Approved
Media Advisory: Commission on Child Care to hold legislative retreat Friday
10/21/2025 3:21 PM
Sen. Alana DiMario; Rep. Grace Diaz;
No
Approved
Speaker Shekarchi, President Lawson join Treasurer Diossa to celebrate launch of RISavers
10/21/2025 3:06 PM
Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi; Sen. Valarie J. Lawson;
No
Approved
Speaker Shekarchi, Governor McKee launch first wave of housing bond programs
10/21/2025 1:41 PM
Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi;
Yes
Approved
State leaders break ground on 124 housing units at Walker Lofts
10/21/2025 10:34 AM
Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi; Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith; Sen. Jacob Bissaillon;
Yes
Approved
Rep. McEntee receives Audubon 2025 Legislative Leadership Award
10/21/2025 10:33 AM
Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee;
No
Approved
MEDIA ADVISORY: Sen. Britto, First Lady McKee to host Light RI Red for Dyslexia Wednesday at State House
10/20/2025 10:55 AM
Sen. Robert Britto;
No
Approved
Speaker Shekarchi, President Lawson and 195 District mark major milestone with new Life Sciences Building
10/17/2025 4:15 PM
Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi; Sen. Valarie J. Lawson;
Yes
Approved
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