Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

On Thursday, Senators Mark McKenney and Hanna Gallo joined Reach Out and Read Rhode Island in the State House Library to celebrate World Read Aloud Day. Learn more about RORRI and its mission: rorri.org

Senator @alanadimario.bsky.social and Representative Kathleen A. Fogarty are supporting workforce training for child mental health professionals by covering membership fees for infant and child care professionals. Learn more: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

This week, Senate Majority Whip David Tikoian and Rep. Thomas Noret, in partnership with the American Heart Association (@americanheart.bsky.social), hosted the CPR Challenge in the State House Library. Participants were instructed in hands-only CPR to help kick off American Heart Month.

Today, Senate Health & Human Services Chair Melissa Murray, Senator @mackdistrict6.bsky.social and Senator Jonathon Acosta took part in the Revenue for Rhode Islanders Coalition Kickoff & Lobby Day in the State House Rotunda. Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11728

Today, Senate Housing & Municipal Government Committee Chairman Jake Bissaillon and Senator Tiara Mack (@mackdistrict6.bsky.social) took part in the Housing Network of Rhode Island's Annual Legislative Event at the State House. Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11726

Today, Senate President Valarie Lawson and other state leaders took part in AARP Rhode Island's annual Legislative Reception in the State Room at the State House. Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11727

The Senate Committee on Finance will meet today at the rise of the Senate (approximately 5 p.m.) in Room 211 on the second floor of the State House. More info: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/ag... Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv

The Rhode Island Senate will convene today at 4 p.m. Floor calendars: status.rilegislature.gov/calendars.aspx Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv

A law sponsored by Sen. @lindaujifusa.bsky.social and Rep. @rebeccakislak.bsky.social and enacted in June by the General Assembly has resulted in a legal win protecting Rhode Island’s independent pharmacies. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

This week, Senator Jonathon Acosta and members of the @rihouseofreps.bsky.social toured the new Central Falls High School, where staff and students will begin classes later this month. Learn more in The Valley Breeze: www.valleybreeze.com/news/pawtuck...

On Wednesday, Senator @alanadimario.bsky.social and other members of the Senate took part in the Rhode Island Clean Water Association’s Clean Water Legislative Summit at the State House. Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11721

Senate President Valarie J. Lawson and Rep. Jenni A. Furtado have introduced legislation to expand the eligibility for disabled veterans to receive disabled veterans license plates and have their vehicle registration and license fees waived. Learn more: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

The Special Joint Legislative Commission to Study the Return of Central Falls Schools to Local Governance will meet today at 4 p.m. in Room 313 on the third floor of the State House. Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/CF... Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv

The Special Legislative Commission to Study the Successful Implementation of the Act on Climate will meet today at 4 p.m. in Room 212 at the State House. More info: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/Th... Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv

The Rhode Island Senate will convene today at 4 p.m. Floor calendars: status.rilegislature.gov/calendars.aspx Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv

The Senate Committee on Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies will meet today at 3 p.m. in Room 313 on the third floor of the State House. More info: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/ag... Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv

The Joint Committee on State Lottery will meet today at 4 p.m. in Room 313 on the third floor of the State House. Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/ag... Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv

On Thursday, several members of the Senate, including Matthew LaMountain, Mark McKenney, Todd Patalano and Peter Appollonio, took part in the Warwick Police Department’s Promotional Ceremony held at Warwick City Hall.

Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Sen. @lindaujifusa.bsky.social and Rep. @jenniferboylanri.bsky.social have reintroduced legislation requiring the largest fossil fuel companies to pay for climate-related damage already affecting Rhode Island’s infrastructure, public health and economy. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Senator Andrew R. Dimitri has introduced legislation to improve safety at Rhode Island’s public schools by establishing a school emergency response committee to develop statewide facility safety and emergency response standards. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Senator @samzurier.bsky.social has introduced bills to direct more highway maintenance funds to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority and to perform an efficiency and performance audit of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

On Thursday, Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Robert Britto joined the Environment Council of Rhode Island for its annual Legislative Coffee Hour in the State House Library. Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11699

On Thursday, Senate President Valarie Lawson helped celebrate the release of Quonset Business Park’s latest Economic Impact Report, which shows Quonset supported 29,455 jobs and generated $7B in economic output in 2025. Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11698 More: quonset.com/wp-content/u...

This week, Senate President Valarie Lawson and Sen. Robert Britto joined local leaders at East Providence City Hall to raise awareness of The Landing at East Point, a planned affordable, independent-living apartment complex designed to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ elders and their allies.

Today, Senate President Valarie Lawson joined @peterneronha.bsky.social, @govdanmckee.bsky.social and @rihouseofreps.bsky.social Speaker Joe Shekarchi to outline next steps in the potential sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Fatima Hospital. Learn more: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

The Senate Committee on Finance will meet today at the rise of the Senate (approximately 4:30 p.m.) in Room 211 on the second floor of the State House. More info: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/ag... Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv

The Rhode Island Senate will convene today at 4 p.m. Floor calendars: status.rilegislature.gov/calendars.aspx Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv

Senate Majority Leader Frank A. Ciccone has issued a statement concerning forthcoming legislation that would ensure ICE officers conduct their operations within Rhode Island in accordance with the rights and protections enshrined in the US Constitution. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Today, @meghankallman.bsky.social, @mackdistrict6.bsky.social and @dawneuer.bsky.social will be among the state lawmakers from across the U.S. to gather in-person and virtually at the Minnesota Capitol for a day of solidarity with their Minnesota colleagues. More: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

The Senate Committee on Judiciary will meet today at 4 p.m. in Room 313 on the third floor of the State House. Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/ag... Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv

The Special Legislative Commission to Study the Successful Implementation of the Act on Climate will meet today at 4 p.m. in Room 212 on the second floor of the State House. Info: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/Th... Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv

On Tuesday, Senate President Valarie Lawson and other members of the Senate took part in the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association’s Legislative Reception in the State Room at the State House. Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11684

On Tuesday, Senator @mackdistrict6.bsky.social took part in the @rifoodbank.bsky.social's Food Insecurity Awareness Day event in the State House Library. Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11686

With support from the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Senator Melissa Murray and Representative Karen Alzate on Tuesday announced legislation to enable abuse survivors to terminate rental leases for the sake of their protection. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

A legislative commission has recommended the establishment of a medical school at @universityofri.bsky.social to create a permanent pipeline of doctors as one of several steps that should be taken to address a growing shortage of primary care physicians. More info: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

The Rhode Island Senate will convene today at 4 p.m. Floor calendars: status.rilegislature.gov/calendars.aspx Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv

The Special Legislative Commission to Make a Comprehensive Study of Rhode Island's Healthcare Workforce Related to Educating and Retaining Primary Care Physicians and Establishing a State Medical School at the University of Rhode Island meets today at 5:15 p.m.

Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Today, Senate Special Legislation & Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Walter S. Felag Jr. joined other leaders for the United Way of Rhode Island’s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Advocacy Day event in the State House Library. Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11683

On Thursday, Working Families Power and a group of over 25 lawmakers from across RI announced their “Fair Share for Rhode Island” package. Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11677 @mackdistrict6.bsky.social @bridgetvalverde.bsky.social @lindaujifusa.bsky.social @meghankallman.bsky.social

The Rhode Island Senate will convene today at 4 p.m. Floor calendars: status.rilegislature.gov/calendars.aspx Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv

Responding to the growing number of threats and incidents of violence against candidates and elected officials, Senator Hanna M. Gallo will introduce legislation today to explicitly allow that campaign funds to be used for home security systems. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

On Wednesday, Senators Mark McKenney and Thomas Paolino hosted a tour of William M. Davies Career and Technical High School in Lincoln, led by Mary Watkins, the school’s director. Senate President Valarie Lawson and Senator Lori Urso, as well as Rep. Robert Phillips, also took part in the tour.

Today, Senate President Valarie J. Lawson was among the guest speakers at the Rhode Island State Association of Fire Fighters 2026 Biennial Convention & 75th Anniversary Celebration at Bally’s Twin River Casino.

On Tuesday, Senate Housing Chair Jake Bissaillon and other Senators, including @mackdistrict6.bsky.social, @meghankallman.bsky.social and @lindaujifusa.bsky.social, took part in the @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social policy kickoff event at the State House. Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11668

The Special Joint Legislative Commission to Study the Return of Central Falls Schools to Local Governance will meet today at 4 p.m. in Room 313 on the third floor of the State House. Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/CF... Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv

Today, Senators Lori Urso and Jonathon Acosta joined other state and local leaders at @ripta.com's ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new passenger amenity building at the Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center.

The Rhode Island Senate will convene today at 4 p.m. Floor calendars: status.rilegislature.gov/calendars.aspx Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv