A panel of state representatives led by @VWilkinson21 have announced an event at the State House that will include honoring actress Kali Reis with a community hero award.
The event, originally scheduled for April 4, is now scheduled for Thursday, March 28 at 3 p.m. in the House
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- Announced today: under amendment to legislation legalizing adult cannabis use in RI, prior convictions for possession will be automatically expunged, start date for rec. sales pushed from 10/1 to 12/1, & current fees for medical patients & caregivers to register eliminated. 1/
- To show support for the people of Ukraine, the State House is lit in blue and yellow this evening. 🇺🇦
- Yesterday was @MomsDemand - RI's annual Advocacy Day to call on lawmakers to prioritize gun violence prevention. @JBoylan4RI hosted representatives from the organization at the House session, including @FerrellZabala, the first Executive Director of Moms Demand Action.
- Rep. Enrique Sanchez (D-Dist. 9, Providence) was formally sworn into office on Tuesday, January 3, as the 2023-24 term of the Rhode Island General Assembly convened. @EnriqueForRI was one of 12 new members of the House of Representatives who took the oath of office.
- Rep. Megan L. Cotter was formally sworn into the House of Representatives today as the 2023-24 term of the Rhode Island General Assembly convened. @CotterforRI (D-Dist. 39, Exeter, Richmond and Hopkinton) was one of 12 new members of the House who took the oath of office.
- The House welcomed a new page, @ryan_lukowicz, to the State House this week. Ryan is a constituent of @JulieCasimiroRI & worked closely with her last year to advocate for the Sherlock Center on Disabilities.
- Some 17-year olds will now be permitted to vote in primary elections if they will be 18 by the time of the general, encouraging more youth participation in our democracy. That's thanks to @JBoylan4RI! “Many young people in our communities are engaged and paying attention,” said
- An important step for potential affordable housing PRODUCTION. Speaker @JoeShekarchi: "I am enthusiastic about the Montgomery County model, which is built on publicly owned land, and we would be the first state in the nation to undertake such a program."
- Following a 24-12 vote in the Senate today that granted approval by the General Assembly, the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act has been signed into law. Sponsored by House Majority Whip @repkazarian and @bridget4ri, the EACA will provide insurance coverage for abortion care to
- EpiPens are now free for patients who need them in Rhode Island. Excellent work by @Mcgaw71 and Sen. Pamela Lauria.
- Ahead of hearings today before the House Education Committee on several bills aimed at limiting curriculum in public schools, committee members @Justine4RI, @RebeccaKislak, @NathanBiah, @CotterforRI, @sdonovanbristol, @JoshuaJGiraldo, @DavidMoralesRI & @BrandonVoas have issued
- Congratulations to House Majority Whip @repkazarian, who earned her law degree from @RWULaw today! Members of the House surprised Whip Kazarian with special recognition during Wednesday's House session, followed by celebratory cake.
















