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-...

Heyyyyo Providence! Join us on October 4th for a great community forum.

This is where I work, where I spend my days with students who are trying to better themselves and the world. And I am so unbelievably sick of this garbage. There is no excuse for living this way. www.wcvb.com/article/umas...

About to join @nbcnews.com to discuss the Taylor Swift Tax, and Rhode Island’s commitment to safe and affordable housing. If you can afford a million-dollar vacation home, you can afford to help Rhode Island keep moving forward. That’s a love story worth telling ;)

Nothing quite like a view of Manhattan from @amtrak.com #PublicTransitIsAPublicGood

WE DID IT. Under pressure, Governor McKee has chosen to avert massive layoffs/cuts that would devastate RIPTA. We're not done; we still need permanent funding. I’m looking forward to getting back to work in to address this seriously. But for now, long exhale. open.substack.com/pub/steveahl...

This is the kind of day where I finish leftovers, so lunch is one bite of pot pie, five edamame, two crackers with peanut butter, and three baby carrots. In other news, the collective noun for kangaroos is “blatherskite". Follow me for more adulting tips 🙄

Come see us at Rhythm and Roots Festival this weekend! We’re really, really looking forward to it, and we have all kinds of new music to share.

Officially signed into law! What a treat to have my townhomes bill (shoutout to @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social ) and my land bank bill (shoutout to ReclaimRI) signed into law today. It takes a village, truly. And we won’t stop until every Rhode Islander has a safe and affordable place to call home❣️

PERA determines Providence Police assisted ICE, violating ordinances and policy "...the police department was in violation of both city ordinance and police department policy when they impermissibly assisted ICE agents in conducting civil immigration enforcement operations.”

It’s Over: Butler Hospital caregivers overwhelmingly ratify new four-year contract “We are proud to stand together to have an agreement that allows us to move forward with our shared goal of helping patients and caring for one another,” said Clinical Social Worker Brooke Huminiski.

This town does a really special thing WaterFire Providence. It was a treat to be a torchbearer last night, along with colleagues from state governments around the country. Thanks to the Council of State Governments for your support of good policy, and for giving us an excuse for a magical evening!

Never change, Rhode Island❣️

Looking forward to joining this stellar crew tomorrow night at @risd1877.bsky.social!

I love this, and I hate that we need it: DIY transit infrastructure, demanding that we properly invest in *actual* infrastructure. (if you can’t read the writing on the chair, it says FUND RIPTA). #saveRIPTA

Full house in Pawtucket last night, objecting to massive proposed cuts to @ripta.com. We NEED our bus service, which is the foundation of a healthy community. Thank as well to Walter Melillo, the head of the ATU (bus drivers’ union) for your powerful words.

Pawtucket— it’s tonight! Come on out to the library at 5 PM to voice your opposition to the drastic, crippling cuts that are being proposed to our bus service. See you there! (Providence, you’re up on Monday!)

This is what happens when the legislature declines to fund public transit: RIPTA cuts routes, which means people can’t get to work, which means people can’t pay mortgage or rent. Or buy groceries. As the District 15 Senator, I will fight for full funding for transit Until.This.Is.Fixed.

Love this intrepid crew from @neighborswelcomeri.bsky.social, who are the best kinds of nerds I know: pro-housing, pro-data, and pro-community. I’ve been honored to work with them on legislation the past few years to address the housing crisis.

Heyo sociologists: has anyone got any new materials on civil society that they like? Something that's...uh...kept up with the times and feels appropriate to the moment? The context is for a grad-level foundations class, but even work from a few years ago seems very, very tired right now.

Part of how we create a future worth having is through stories, through imagining ourselves into them and into what we could be. Here’s an absolute beauty, gritty and transcendent at once, by Lily Brooks-Dalton. #whatimreading

Newly enacted legislation from Sen. @meghankallman.bsky.social and Rep. June S. Speakman will encourage the development of attached single family homes, such as townhomes, which can offer more affordable opportunities in Rhode Island’s housing market. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

One of my favorite projects this year!

Update: Billionaire handout passed the Senate. Now to the House, where *IT CAN STILL BE STOPPED*. Three Republicans voted against the measure: Sens. Rand Paul (Kentucky), Thom Tillis (North Carolina) and Susan Collins (Maine), forcing Vance to cast the tiebreaking vote. Call your Congresspeople!

Taxing the rich? Yes please! Really nice coverage form @newsweek.com about my “Taylor Swift Tax” making it into the state budget as the only progressive tax reform in 2025: www.newsweek.com/rhode-island...

Such a delight to have this inquisitive, astute group of law students visiting the State House from Mexico today through UNAM Boston. Sweltering heat but excellent conversation!

The green votes are senators who voted for a budget amendment to #SaveRIPTA. If your senator voted in the red, perhaps it’s time to have a word with them…

A massive missed opportunity to do this in Rhode Island this year:

‘Nuff said.

The General Assembly has approved legislation from Sen. @meghankallman.bsky.social and Rep. June S. Speakman to create a land bank within the Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation to accept property for redevelopment into housing. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Gonna be pushing for money to #SaveRIPTA until the gavel comes down tonight. Public transit is a public good.

Lots of things are hard right now, but I guess it’s a great day to be quoted in the New York Times? www.nytimes.com/2025/06/15/o...

Such fun to have my cousin in from VT checking out the State House! It’s always an enormous privilege to serve District 15 on Smith Hill, and extra fun to see the building through someone else’s eyes.

The budget breakdown! What’s good and what’s not in the RI state budget this year. (Spoiler: there’s still time to help #saveripta).

America has never been broke. It’s just violently anti-poor. Troops in LA cost $134M — the price of 44 million school lunches. But sure, let’s keep pretending the issue is lazy parents and not a government that eats kids for breakfast.

The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator @meghankallman.bsky.social to create a land bank within the Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation to accept property for redevelopment into housing. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

The #BailOn32 team is in the State House! Thanks to Direct Action for Rights and Equality for all you do to advance justice in our communities. I’m honored to sponsor the bill and work shoulder-to-shoulder with you all.

If anyone’s looking for their new favorite book, I humbly suggest this one. A story for the times, and it left me breathless.

The Senate chambers are all dressed up for Pride month! LGBTQ+ rights are human rights, always and forever. (Note that @pamlauria.bsky.social are also wearing orange, in support of commonsense gun safety). Lots happening on Smith Hill today!

One of the best parts about being an educator is being exposed to all the amazing things my students are up to. Delighted to join my grad student Racheal Inegbedion for her radio show, “Inclusive Voices Empowering Change”, airing this weekend on WUMB, @umassboston.bsky.social’s radio station.

Really nice article from @fitzprov.bsky.social covering the Medical Aid in Dying hearing this week. My deep gratitude to everyone who came out to testify and share their stories: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/05/23/m...

If you need a break from…uh…life on Saturday, Anchors Away Brass Band is playing at Myrtle in the afternoon. Great music, cute cocktails, pirate costumes, no cover :)

Introducing the Lila Manfield Sapinsly Compassionate Care Act last night, also known as the Death with Dignity bill. Thanks to the medical professionals, clergy, patients, and community members who came out and braved the long wait to make your voices heard. We appreciate your courage and clarity.

The #SaveRIPTA crew is in the house! (Actually, we’re in the Senate). But we’re committed to accessible, affordable transit wherever we are.

Medical aid in dying is a big, tender issue. My bill, the Lila Manfield Sapinsly Compassionate Care Act, is being heard tomorrow in the judiciary committee. Here's a piece I did for NPR a few months ago describing why I am sponsoring the bill, and what exactly it does: www.ripbs.org/the-publics-...

thepublicsradio.org/political-ro... State Sen @meghankallman.bsky.social joins Political Roundtable to discuss Pawtucket soccer, responding to Trump, top legislative issues & more

Happy Friday! I was pleased to join @iandonnis.bsky.social on The Public's Radio's Political Roundtable - news on Centerville Bank Stadium, major legislation before the General Assembly, and the overall political climate right now. Have a gander: thepublicsradio.org/political-ro...