Today, the Community Provider Network of Rhode Island awarded Senator Todd M. Patalano its Governmental Service Award during its 37th Annual Direct Support Professional Celebration. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Today, Sen. @mattlamountain.bsky.social took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Presley Apartments in Warwick. A former Sheraton hotel, the Presley has 190 studio and one-bedroom rentable units priced for middle-income individuals and families. More info: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

This week, Senator Lou DiPalma took part in an announcement of the inaugural members at Ocean State Labs, Rhode Island's first life science incubator designed to support & accelerate the growth of innovative companies in the life sciences sector. Watch here: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11541?s...

Joined @nbcnews.com to talk about my Taylor Swift Tax: millionaire flight is a myth. A fair tax code is an "affront to wealthy people?" Cue the world's smallest violin. Working RIers can't afford a home, and I'll stand on the side of the people til I'm six feet under. www.nbcnews.com/video/rhode-...

Several members of the @risenate.bsky.social and @rihouseofreps.bsky.social were on campus today to witness the ways @brownengineering.bsky.social builds local community partnerships, applies real-world technology, and drives innovation throughout the state.

This morning, Senate President Valarie J. Lawson was the guest speaker for the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce Eggs & Issues Breakfast at Kirkbrae Country Club in Lincoln.

This week, Senate Majority Leader Frank A. Ciccone III took part in the ceremonial signing of bills introduced on behalf of @ritreasury.bsky.social. For info on Resilient Rhody Infrastructure Fund: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... For info on RI Baby Bonds Trust: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

On Monday, Senators Mark McKenney and Lori Urso joined @risecstate.bsky.social and other leaders for a celebration recognizing the 130th anniversary of the State Library’s designation as a Federal Depository Library. Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11539?s...

On Monday, Senator Hanna Gallo and other Senators helped celebrate the opening of the newly renovated One Stop Student Services Center at CCRI in Warwick. The project was funded through a $12M general obligation bond approved by RI's voters in 2021. Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11540?s...

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...

On Thursday, Sen. Jonathon Acosta and Rep. Robert D. Phillips joined Gov. Dan McKee for the ceremonial signing of legislation that creates a special license plate for the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

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 Friday, Senate President Valarie J. Lawson and fellow sponsors, including Sens. Melissa Murray, Peter Appollonio and John Burke and members of @rihouseofreps.bsky.social, joined @govdanmckee.bsky.social for a ceremonial signing of health care bills. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

The Permanent Legislative Commission on Child Care in Rhode Island will meet today at 2:30 p.m. in the Senate Lounge on the second floor of the State House. Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/Ch... Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv

Today, Sen. V Susan Sosnowski and Rep. Michelle McGaw were honored with the Rhode Island Food Policy Council’s Changemaker award for their work to protect the local food system. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Today, Senate President Valarie J. Lawson and Rep. Joseph J. Solomon Jr. joined the state’s 988 Call Center, Gov. Dan McKee, federal and state officials, representatives from the New England Patriots and local community members to officially launch 988 Day. More: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Today, Sens. Mark McKenney and @mattlamountain.bsky.social helped congratulate Kent Hospital President & COO Dr. Paari Gopalakrishnan on his appointment as the next President & CEO of Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Maryland. Learn more in the Warwick Beacon: warwickonline.com/stories/pass...

Legislation sponsored by Senator Todd M. Patalano and Representative Tina L. Spears to establish a “PURPLE Alert” system to help quickly find missing adults with serious disabilities was ceremonially signed into law by Governor Dan McKee today. More info: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Today, Senators Jacob Bissaillon and @meghankallman.bsky.social took part in a signing ceremony for six bills aimed at increasing access to housing in Rhode Island and streamlining the permitting process. More info: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11520?s...

This week, Rhode Island's legislative leaders welcomed the Council of State Governments East (@csgovts.bsky.social) to Providence for its 64th Annual Meeting & Regional Forum. Watch the opening ceremony and housing panel: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11517?s... More: csg-erc.org/annual-meeti...

Today, Senate President Valarie J. Lawson joined other leaders and advocates for a ceremony marking the expansion of paid family leave in RI through the Temporary Caregiver Insurance, or TCI, program. Learn more: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11516?s...

On Tuesday, Senate President Valarie Lawson and Senator Mark McKenney joined other leaders for a ceremonial signing of the Freedom to Read Act at Providence’s Rochambeau Library. Learn more: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

On Tuesday, Senate President Valarie J. Lawson and Senator Robert Britto took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new East Providence Community Center. Learn more: eastprovidenceri.gov/news-announc...

The Permanent Legislative Commission on Child Care in Rhode Island will meet today at 2:30 p.m. in the Senate Lounge on the second floor of the State House. Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/Ch... Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv

This morning, Senator Committee on Labor & Gaming Chairman John Burke took part in a signing ceremony at the State House for legislation that will increase Rhode Island’s minimum wage to $17 by 2027. Watch here: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11505?s... More info: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Senate President Valarie J. Lawson and House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi have announced that applications will become available for the voter-approved State Cultural Facilities Grant (SCFG) Program on Friday, Aug. 1. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Commentary by Louis DiPalma: Without leadership and swift, coordinated action, Rhode Island risks being overwhelmed by both the scale of the financial burden, and the bureaucratic complexity imposed, writes state Senate Finance Chair.

Today, Senate Committee on Special Legislation & Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Walter S. Felag Jr. took part in an observance of the 72nd anniversary of the Korean War ceasefire. The event was held at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Providence. Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11502?s...

Today, Senator Mark McKenney joined other leaders at Rocky Point State Park Fishing Pier in Warwick to mark the signing of an executive order designating Sunday, July 27, as the 36th Governor’s Bay Day. More info: riparks.ri.gov/beaches/gove... Watch here: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11498?s...

A Senate commission to monitor the successful implementation of the Act on Climate will have its first meeting today at 3:30 p.m., after its previously scheduled first meeting was postponed by a power outage. More: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/Th...

A Senate commission to monitor the successful implementation of the Act on Climate will have its first meeting Thursday, July 17, at 3:30 p.m. in Room 313 at the State House. Info: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/Sp... Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv

On Tuesday, Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski and House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi highlighted $6.5M in grant funding to support crucial local road and bridge improvements through the RhodeRestore grant program. More info: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11495?s...

Legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Frank A. Ciccone III and Rep. Anthony J. DeSimone to authorize the Providence City Council to increase the veterans tax exemption has become law. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Legislation introduced by Senate Majority Whip David P. Tikoian and Rep. Joseph J. Solomon Jr. to allow public utilities to purchase clean, safe nuclear power, at a competitive cost from out of state facilities has been signed into law. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Legislation introduced by Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski and Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee that grants the South Kingstown Town Council with the authority to enact a homestead exemption ordinance has become law. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Legislation introduced by Sen. Leonidas P. Raptakis and Rep. Joseph M. McNamara to create a Rhode Island Greek Heritage license plate in conjunction with the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) has become law. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Legislation from Sen. Victoria Gu and Rep. Samuel A. Azzinaro to allow Rhode Island Bronze Star Medal recipients to apply for a special license plate without paying a registration fee or service charge has been signed into law. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Walter S. Felag and Rep. Jennifer Boylan to waive the fee for vehicle identification number (VIN) inspections for veterans and active-duty military personnel has been signed into law. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Legislation introduced by Sen. Mark McKenney and Rep. Joseph M. McNamara to create a budget commission for Warwick Public Schools has become law. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Legislation introduced by Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski and Rep. Kathleen A. Fogarty to create a license for the harvesting of green crabs has been signed into law. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

A new law introduced by Senate President Valarie J. Lawson and Rep. Kathleen A. Fogarty establishes several consumer protections related to Medicare supplemental insurance plans. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Legislation introduced by Sen. John Burke and Rep. Patricia A. Serpa that requires nonprofit organizations to disclose their top salaries before receiving grants or funding from the General Assembly has been signed into law. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

A new law introduced by Sen. Leonidas P. Raptakis and Rep. Earl A. Read III allows teachers in public schools to hold a brief moment of silence to recognize the anniversary of the tragic attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Legislation introduced by Sen. Andrew R. Dimitri and Rep. Deborah A. Fellela to accurately track data related to career and technical education programs has become law. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Legislation introduced by Sen. Brian J. Thompson and Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith that requires all licensed contractor applicants produce a valid ID has been signed into law. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Walter S. Felag Jr. and Rep. Jacquelyn Baginski that requires athletic trainers to be trained in using, and be equipped with, epi-pens has been signed into law. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

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...

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Brian J. Thompson and Rep. Stephen M. Casey to ensure that construction workers can safely exit and enter their jobsites by prohibiting the locking of exits and entrances while workers are present is now law. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

A new law sponsored by Sen. Lammis J. Vargas and Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo will ensure all contractors of state-funded public construction projects receive a list of minority- and women-owned businesses to help them comply with contracting requirements. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...