Today, Senator @pamlauria.bsky.social and House Deputy Majority Whip Mia A. Ackerman joined Governor Dan McKee for a ceremonial signing of legislation they sponsored to improve public health education about Alzheimer’s and dementia. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Extreme gerrymandering. Nationalizing voter suppression. Weaponizing law enforcement. Occupying Democratic cities. Trump is pulling out all the tricks in the authoritarian playbook to rig the next election.

Sen. Kennedy and Sen. Barrasso have violated their hipocratic oath “to do no harm” by giving RFK cover and refusing to call for his resignation. The harm they are allowing to the public health of this nation is grave and they are culpable.

American workers built this country, may just save it, and deserve our gratitude and investment. Fair wages, safe working conditions, and excellent healthcare need to be guaranteed for all!

We are not helpless to prevent gun violence. We need the will and we need … Policy and Change!

East Providence has a troll and it is amazing!!

The resurfacing of the Mt Hope Bridge is complete and …. THE MT HOPE BRIDGE IS OPEN!

ProPublica obtained a vast cache of IRS information showing how billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk pay little in income tax compared to their massive wealth — sometimes, even nothing. (Published 2021)

Koh: If he were serious about cutting crime he wouldn't be proposing cutting $400 million from the ATF or cutting $500 million from the FBI, 700 agents or the DEA with with drug enforcement or the office of violence against women, 100 million from there

"We know that — that by the most conservative estimates over two million lives have been saved because of mRNA technology, and it helped us develop COVID-19 vaccines in record time." thehill.com/policy/healt...

I was proud to join neighbors and speak against the devastating cuts to RIPTA service tonight at the Barrington Library. Public transit is critical to our state’s and neighbors’ well-being. It lends mobility for all. “This is a service that expands people’s worlds.” “Buses are freedom.” #SaveRIPTA

Absolutely disgusting. Of course we can stop gun violence, just takes the will and common sense legislation. Shame on the @nytimes.com !

This afternoon I spoke at the National Medical Association’s Edward C. Mazique, M.D. Symposium — Overcoming Urban Community Gun Violence: Where Do We Go from Here? — about the urgent need for safe gun storage as part of the solution

Five under the radar things Trump snuck into his "Big Beautiful Bill": - Delivers tax breaks to Big Oil - Defunds Planned Parenthood - Raises drug prices for seniors (Big Pharma giveaway) - Hikes monthly student loan payments - Makes ICE the biggest federal law enforcement agency

A helpful guide for the tourists

When a network lays off one of America’s greatest satirists, it’s not because he failed. It’s because he succeeded too loudly.

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@tomtomorrow.bsky.social @rubenbolling.bsky.social First they come for the comedians, then the cartoonist. Kings fear being laughed at. We have a funny bone to pick with/without a smile on our faces #Colbert #Kimmel #SethMeyers #DailyShow

A new law sponsored by Sen. @pamlauria.bsky.social and Rep. @jenniferboylanri.bsky.social has extended the deadline for candidates to request a recount so that all overseas ballots are counted before the deadline passes. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

A bill from Sen. @pamlauria.bsky.social and @rihouseofreps.bsky.social Deputy Majority Whip Mia A. Ackerman to improve public health education about Alzheimer’s and dementia has been signed into law. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

The National Weather Service and FEMA must be fully funded. They are critical in saving the lives of Americans.

Pam Bondi in February: The Epstein client list is sitting on my desk right now to review. Pam Bondi today: There is no Epstein client list and no "further disclosure" of Epstein-related material "would be appropriate or warranted."

This is horrific. The loss of life from shuttering USAID will be staggering and quite literally a crime.

Two new laws sponsored by Sen. @pamlauria.bsky.social and Rep. @mcgaw4ri.bsky.social will help patients get prescriptions expeditiously in situations when a prescriber can’t be reached, or when insurers want to substitute equivalent drugs or devices. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Legislation sponsored by Sen. @pamlauria.bsky.social to support a primary care residency program in underserved communities has been incorporated into the 2026 state budget bill. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

RI Pride was amazing! #Pride2025 #liveauthentic

The General Assembly today approved a bill from Sen. @pamlauria.bsky.social and Rep. @jenniferboylanri.bsky.social to extend the deadline for candidates to request a recount so that all overseas ballots are counted before the deadline passes. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

The General Assembly has OK'd Sen. @pamlauria.bsky.social & Rep. @mcgaw4ri.bsky.social's bills to help patients get prescriptions expeditiously in situations when a prescriber can’t be reached, or when insurers want to substitute equivalent drugs or devices. More: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

The General Assembly today approved a bill from @jenniferboylanri.bsky.social and @pamlauria.bsky.social to extend the deadline for candidates to request a recount so that all overseas ballots are counted before the deadline passes. More information: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

The General Assembly today approved two bills sponsored by @mcgaw4ri.bsky.social & @pamlauria.bsky.social to help patients get their prescriptions faster when their prescriber can’t be reached, or when insurers want to substitute equivalent drugs or devices. www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Pamela J. Lauria (@pamlauria.bsky.social) to allow medical professionals to express sympathy to patients and their families without risk of legal reprisal. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

This study shows what we already know: Gun deaths of our children INCREASED in states with looser gun laws. We can’t keep living like this, y’all. No matter where you stand politically, none of us can be okay with this. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/09/h...

Commentary by Representative June Speakman and Senator @pamlauria.bsky.social -- Protecting Rhode Islanders’ health coverage starts with passage of affordability act www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/05/m...

Senator Ossoff speaking the truth. We need real action

The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Alana M. DiMario (@alanadimario.bsky.social) to require anyone applying for a permit to spread biosolids on land to first test the material for PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

The Senate approved Senator @pamlauria.bsky.social's bill to establish a special fund providing financial assistance to families with children stricken by a catastrophic illness for medical expenses not covered by state or federal programs or insurance. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Pamela J. Lauria (@pamlauria.bsky.social) to protect patients from being unable to fill vital prescriptions because their prescriber cannot be reached for authorization. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Art has a special role to play in this moment. It can tell a story far more effectively than someone like me. Artists, please do your thing!

Buttigieg understands how to do this. If people don't care about their neighbors, you can't change their hearts (at least not in the short term.) But you can make them understand how this affects entire communities. MEDICAID DOLLARS DON'T GO TO PEOPLE. THEY GO TO HOSPITALS, DOCTORS, NURSING HOMES.

It was an honor to testify for the Assault Weapons Ban this week. These weapons are too lethal and cause terror for our children and teachers. It is common sense to respond to a public health emergency with measures to limit risk and loss of life. The time is now.

The Senate today passed a bill sponsored by Senator Alana M. DiMario (@alanadimario.bsky.social) that would provide a stable funding mechanism for a psychiatric resource network for providers treating children and new parents. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

April 27, 2025

Me too.

Fast, Easy, Life-Saving. #BeADonor

Bone chilling. A court ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia to stay in the United States. The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that he was illegally removed. Trump is pretending he won the ruling 9-0. 1/ You may not think this case means anything to you. But let me tell you why it does.

Senator Booker: What kind of man is in the white house that makes fun of the disabled, who lies so much that the fact checkers lose count, that minimizes the pain and the suffering