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@wpri12.bsky.social: House Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social is co-hosting a housing town hall in Providence on Monday. Shekarchi will be joined by Councilwoman @sueanderbois.bsky.social to talk to residents about city and state-level housing policy. Full story: www.wpri.com/target-12/ho...

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House Finance Committee Chairman Marvin Abney has been inducted into the Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame. Rep. Sam Azzinaro and other colleagues recognized Chairman Abney during Thursday's House session. More info: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

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@tanzister.bsky.social & @bridgetvalverde.bsky.social were joined by @weareripin.bsky.social to call for passage of legislation to extend eligibility for early intervention programs. Watch online: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11070?s... More info: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

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@wpri12.bsky.social: R.I. House Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social announced Thursday that he has tapped the state’s former Department of Environmental Management (DEM) director to be an informal advisor. Full story: www.wpri.com/news/politic...

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This Week at the General Assembly... The House passed two bills, sponsored by Rep. Robert Craven and Rep. Carol McEntee, that are part of Speaker Joe Shekarchi's 12-bill package of housing legislation. More details + other highlights from the last week: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

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Thank you to @rihouseofreps.bsky.social State Government and Elections Committee for voting tonight to advance 10 (!) good election administration improvement bills to the House Floor, which hold widespread support from state and local election officials to improve elections for all RI voters!

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Happy to support the #FreedomToRead Act here in the Ocean State 📚 📖 with my friend @davidmoralesri.bsky.social and librarians, authors, readers from across #RhodeIsland

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@providencejournal.bsky.social: According to lead sponsor Rep. John G. Edwards, D-Tiverton, who called it “one more quiver to save people’s lives,” 135 distinct people have used the center, with 22 overdose interventions since its opening. Full story: www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

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Today, Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee House hosted a group of Monsignor Clarke School students at the State House. The students debated legislation during a mock session led by Rep. McEntee and learned about how laws are made.

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@ricurrent.bsky.social: Rep. Kathleen Fogarty is sponsoring a bill that she hopes will make mammograms, which can help with early detection, more accessible and affordable by prohibiting insurers from levying out-of-pocket costs for the diagnostic tests. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/04/02/l...

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@wpri12.bsky.social: While RI has the strictest rules in New England when it comes to tinted windows, Rep. Matt Dawson said the penalties don’t hold repeat offenders accountable. “What ends up happening is they take [the tint] off, get the dismissal, put it back on.” www.wpri.com/news/politic...

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During yesterday's House session, @jcasi-25.bsky.social recognized United Way of RI in honor of #401Gives, one of RI's biggest days of giving. This year's 401Gives was again a record-breaking success, raising over $4.8M for almost 650 area nonprofits. webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/Bil...

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Rep. Kathy Fogarty has introduced legislation to eliminate cost-sharing for follow-up imaging needed after an abnormal mammogram. The legislation was highlighted Tuesday at the State House during a press conference held by the American Cancer Society. Details: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

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Happening now: the House Finance Subcommittee on Human Services, chaired by @tanzister.bsky.social, is meeting. Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/ag... It's airing live on RICapitolTV + livestreaming at capitoltvri.cablecast.tv, where a recording will be available to view on demand.

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Happening now: the House Committee on Municipal Gov't & Housing, chaired by Rep. Stephen Casey, is meeting to hear bills related to the Homeless Bill of Rights, warming and cooling centers & affordable housing. Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/ag... Livestream: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv

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Happening now: the House Labor Committee, chaired by Rep. Arthur Corvese, is meeting for hearings on several bills concerning contracts and collective bargaining for public employees and employees’ rights. Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/ag... Livestream: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv

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Happening now: the House Corporations Committee, chaired by Rep. Joseph Solomon Jr, and the House Environment & Natural Resources Committee, chaired by Rep. David Bennett, are holding a joint hearing. Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/ag... Livestream: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv

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Earlier today, Rep. Arthur Corvese hosted a group of students from RIGHT - Rhode Island Guild of Home Teachers at the State House. The students participated in a mock legislative session led by Rep. Corvese, where they learned about how laws are enacted and voted on several bills.

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@lindaujifusa.bsky.social and Rep. Brian Patrick Kennedy hosted a celebration of Japan Day Tuesday at the State House and introduced a resolution recognizing March 31 as Japan Day to honor the warm relationship between Rhode Island and Japan. More information: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

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The House passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Matt Dawson that would protect election officials and poll workers. Rep. Dawson worked closely with @risecstate.bsky.social to reintroduce the legislation. More information: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

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Rep. Tina Spears has introduced legislation to establish a “PURPLE alert” system to help quickly find missing adults with serious disabilities that put their own health and safety at risk. More information: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

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@wpri12.bsky.social: For the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Kathleen Fogarty, it’s personal. “I will share with you that I was just diagnosed with early uterine cancer....So, this is very near & dear to my heart & I am with all of you in your fight against cancer.” Full story: www.wpri.com/news/politic...

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The House today passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee that would enable municipalities to allow for the use of co-housing arrangements as energy-efficient, low-cost housing options. More information: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

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Happening now: the House Committee on Judiciary, chaired by Rep. Bob Craven, is meeting. The agenda is online: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/ag... The meeting is livestreaming at capitoltvri.cablecast.tv where a recording will be available to view on demand.

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Happening now: the House Finance Subcommittee on Environment & Transportation, chaired by @terricortvriend.bsky.social, is meeting. Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/ag... The meeting is airing live on RI Capitol TV + livestreaming at capitoltvri.cablecast.tv.

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Happening now: the House Committee on Health and Human Services, chaired by @sdonovanbristol.bsky.social, is meeting. The agenda is online: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/ag... The meeting is livestreaming at capitoltvri.cablecast.tv where a recording will be available to view on demand.

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Happening now: the House Committee on Corporations, chaired by Rep. Joseph Solomon Jr., is meeting. The agenda is online: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/ag... The meeting is livestreaming at capitoltvri.cablecast.tv where a recording will be available to view on demand.

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The House today approved legislation sponsored by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Bob Craven that would make it easier to build much-needed housing in Rhode Island. More information: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

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@jcasi-25.bsky.social has been selected to the @ncslorg.bsky.social 2025 cohort of the Youth Justice Fellows Program, joining a national network of state lawmakers dedicated to advancing youth justice policy and legislation. More information: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

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Thank you to a bipartisan majority of the @rihouseofreps.bsky.social for passing H-5300 today. Just last year, election officials in Rhode Island received serious threats, including an envelope containing white powder received by the RI BOE from the "U.S. Traitor Elimination Army" and swatting. 1/2

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@tanzister.bsky.social & @bridgetvalverde.bsky.social will join advocates & parents w/the RI Parent Information Network (RIPIN) Thursday to call for passage of legislation to extend eligibility for early intervention programs for infants w/disabilities. Info: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

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The House Labor Committee, chaired by Rep. Arthur Corvese, is scheduled to meet Wednesday, April 2, at 4pm. The meeting will air on @RICapitolTV and live stream at capitoltvri.cablecast.tv, where a recording will be available to view on demand. More info: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management would become responsible for coastal resources management under legislation introduced by Rep. John G. Edwards. More information: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

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The House Committee on State Govt & Elections, chaired by Rep. Evan Shanley, will meet Thurs, 4/3 at the rise of the House (about 5pm). It will be live streamed at capitoltvri.cablecast.tv, where a recording will be available to view on demand. More info: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

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The House Health & Human Services Committee, chaired by @sdonovanbristol.bsky.social, meets tomorrow, Tues, 4/1, at the rise of the House session (sometime after 4:30pm). It will air on RI Capitol TV + live stream at capitoltvri.cablecast.tv. More info: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

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The House Committee on Municipal Government and Housing, chaired by Rep. Stephen Casey, will meet Wed, April 2, at 4pm. The meeting will be televised by RICapitolTV and live streamed at capitoltvri.cablecast.tv. More information: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

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The House Corporations and the House Environment & Natural Resources Committees will meet in a joint hearing Wed 4/2 at 4pm for a presentation from ISO New England on its duties and responsibilities managing regional power systems and wholesale markets. Info: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

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@ricurrent.bsky.social: A bill introduced by Rep. Tina Spears, a Charlestown Democrat, in the Rhode Island House of Representatives last week would add “use social media” to that list of coming-of-age privileges. Full story: rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/03/31/t...

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The House Judiciary Committee, chaired by Rep. RobertCraven, will meet Tues, 4/1, at the Rise of the House (approx 5pm) & Thurs, 4/1, at the Rise of the House. The meetings will be televised by RICapitolTV + livestreamed at capitoltvri.cablecast.tv. More info: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

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@rhodeislandcurrent.com commentary by Paul Hellweg: If you live in Rhode Island, you can help safeguard our democracy by supporting the Freedom to Read Act. The House version is sponsored by @davidmoralesri.bsky.social, a Providence Democrat. Full commentary: rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/03/31/t...

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The House Committee on Corporations, chaired by Rep. Joseph Solomon, will meet Tues, 4/1, at the rise of the House (about 5pm) to hear testimony on several pieces of legislation. The meeting will be live streamed at capitoltvri.cablecast.tv. More details: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

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@thevalleybreeze.bsky.social: The Rhode Island House of Representatives has approved legislation sponsored by Deputy Speaker Raymond A. Hull that would create a public outreach campaign about textile recycling. Full story: www.valleybreeze.com/news/north_p...

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House Finance Subcommittees will meet three times this week to continue hearing department budgets: Tues 4/1 at 3pm; Tues 4/1 at approx 5pm; and Wed, 4/2, at 4 pm. The meetings will air on RI Capitol TV + livestream at capitoltvri.cablecast.tv. More details: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

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The House voted to approve a bill from @jenniferboylanri.bsky.social to waive the fee for vehicle identification number (VIN) inspections for veterans and active-duty military personnel. More information: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

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Joyeuse Fête de la Francophonie! Rep. Stephen Casey, Rep. Robert Phillips, Rep. Jon Brien, and Rep. Cherie Cruz welcomed guests for the annual Francophone “levee de drapeau,” or flag-raising ceremony, at the State House yesterday. Watch the event online: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11024?s...

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The House passed legislation introduced by Rep. Robert D. Phillips that would implement a 30-day waiting period following the issuance of a learner’s permit before taking a road test in order to obtain a full license for anyone over the age of 18. More info: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

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Warwick Beacon: "It wouldn't result in building a nuclear power plant in Rhode Island," Rep. Joseph Solomon said of his bill on Monday. What it would allow, he said, is for RI Energy to diversify its portfolio while maintaining a shift away from fossil fuels. warwickonline.com/stories/lots...

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@wpri12.bsky.social received special recognition at the Rhode Island State House Thursday evening. The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a resolution congratulating WPRI-TV on its 70th anniversary. www.wpri.com/70years/ri-h...

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House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Sam Azzinaro hosted the House's annual Vietnam Veterans Memorial Remembrance today. LG @sabinamatos.bsky.social and Rep. Deborah Fellela also participated in the event. To all Vietnam veterans, today and every day, thank you for your service.

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