Julie Casimiro
@jcasi-25.bsky.social
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State Representative District 31, coolest aunt. Fearless advocate for children.
Another Fellows program in the books!
@ncslorg.bsky.social
@rihouseofreps.bsky.social
about 2 months ago
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I think we just got our DCYF efficiency study... and the results are not good. Rhode Island is No. 1 in child welfare spending. If only state had the best system to justify it.
rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/08/29/r...
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Rhode Island is No. 1 in child welfare spending. If only state had the best system to justify it. • Rhode Island Current
Rhode Island spending on child welfare — $11,244 for every impoverished child in the state — is proportionately the highest rate in the nation, well over triple the national average. Kids would be far...
https://rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/08/29/rhode-island-is-no-1-in-child-welfare-spending-if-only-state-had-the-best-system-to-justify-it/
2 months ago
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What’sUpNewp
3 months ago
Letter to the Editor: Governor McKee is no friend to RIPTA
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Letter to the Editor: Governor McKee is no friend to RIPTA
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Representative Julie Casimiro: Governor McKee is no friend to RIPTA
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Representative Julie Casimiro: Governor McKee is no friend to RIPTA
"For two years running, Governor McKee has left RIPTA in the lurch... Now, he’s... casting himself as a champion of a public transit agency he habitually underfunds..."
https://open.substack.com/pub/steveahlquist/p/representative-julie-casimiro-governor?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
3 months ago
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Julie Casimiro
Representative Seth Magaziner
3 months ago
Here’s a Good Idea most of us can agree on: kids are in school to learn, and phones often get in the way.  I talked with State Rep. Julie Casimiro about her Good Idea to ban cell phones in schools.  Watch here:
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Julie Casimiro
4 months ago
Legislation sponsored by
@jcasi-25.bsky.social
and Sen. Victoria Gu to protect Rhode Islanders from a rapidly growing category of scams that use cryptocurrency ATMs to defraud victims has been signed into law. More information:
www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...
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1:15 am and still at it
4 months ago
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Julie Casimiro
4 months ago
The Public's Radio: The House bill’s sponsor, North Kingstown Rep.
@jcasi-25.bsky.social
, a former substitute teacher, says banning cell phones at school is the only way for teachers to recapture the attention of their students. Full story:
thepublicsradio.org/education/rh...
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Rhode Island lawmakers pass legislation to ban cell phones in schools - TPR: The Public's Radio
The Rhode Island House of Representatives on Monday unanimously approved a bill that would ban student use of cell phones during school hours. The state Senate passed an identical bill in May, leavin...
https://thepublicsradio.org/education/rhode-island-lawmakers-pass-legislation-to-ban-cell-phones-in-schools/
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Julie Casimiro
4 months ago
@globeri.bsky.social
: Rhode Island is poised to ban the use of cellphones during school hours, after legislation passed the Rhode Island House unanimously Monday night. (The legislation is sponsored by
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.) Full story:
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/17/m...
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R.I. poised to ban cellphones in schools - The Boston Globe
If signed into law, it won’t go into effect until Aug. 1, 2026, giving districts a year to come up with their policies
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/17/metro/rhode-island-cellphone-smart-phone-ban-yondr-pouch/
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School cell phone ban passed both chambers unanimously!
4 months ago
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5 months ago
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Julie Casimiro
5 months ago
@ricurrent.bsky.social
: “This, by far, is the worst oversight hearing I’ve ever had to sit through,”
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, a North Kingstown Democrat, said at the afternoon meeting, a flat and gray sky visible through the committee room’s windows.
rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/06/09/o...
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Oversight hearing probes failure to prevent youth deaths, substance use in R.I. child welfare system • Rhode Island Current
A recent child fatality report by the Rhode Island Office of Child Advocate illuminated systemic failures across agencies involved with protecting child welfare — and nearly brought members of a House...
https://rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/06/09/oversight-hearing-probes-failure-to-prevent-youth-deaths-substance-use-in-r-i-child-welfare-system/
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reposted by
Julie Casimiro
5 months ago
Commentary in GoLocalProv by
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: All Smoke and Mirrors With No Substance - Rhode Island’s Children Deserve Better
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GoLocalProv | News | All Smoke and Mirrors With No Substance - Rhode Island’s Children Deserve Better
When the Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) released its May 2025 report detailing fatal and near-fatal incidents involving children in state care, Rhode Islanders were rightfully horrified. The repor...
https://www.golocalprov.com/news/all-smoke-and-mirrors-with-no-substance-rhode-islands-children-deserve-bett
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If kempe bothered to show up and hearing, she would know I said the bill needed to be changed. Time and time again, CCRI proves it doesn't care about the "community". Rico killed the 2024 bill. That's a fact!
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Providence Journal on X: "Lawmaker questions if politics stalled effort to provide free driver's ed to foster teens https://t.co/3LEmdzDYTo" / X
Lawmaker questions if politics stalled effort to provide free driver's ed to foster teens https://t.co/3LEmdzDYTo
https://x.com/projo/status/1926937616210862301?t=_zbahmF-sUc23GqYgcveBA&s=19
5 months ago
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Gorgeous afternoon at the Coast Guard House with Mario Monteiro! Feeling blessed.
5 months ago
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BHDDH RI State Government continues to fail our most vulnerable. EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. GoLocalProv | News | All Smoke and Mirrors With No Substance - Rhode Island’s Children Deserve Better url:https://www.golocalprov.com/news/all-smoke-and-mirrors-with-no-substance-rhode-islands-children-deserve-bett
5 months ago
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Adolescent SUD support is nearly nonexistent. Up until a few months ago, nothing was being done for kids suffering from SUD! NOTHING!
add a skeleton here at some point
6 months ago
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This is a game changer for kids in the court system. Small step, but mighty results!
add a skeleton here at some point
6 months ago
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GoLocalProv | News | Cell Phones Disrupt Children’s Education - James Sheehan url:https://www.golocalprov.com/news/cell-phones-disrupt-childrens-education-james-sheehan. Thank you Senator Sheehan for your support. This would truly help with the mental health issues our children are facing!
6 months ago
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reposted by
Julie Casimiro
7 months ago
The House has approved legislation (2025-H 5121A) sponsored by
@jcasi-25.bsky.social
that aims to protect Rhode Islanders from a rapidly growing category of scams that use cryptocurrency ATMs to defraud victims. More information:
www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...
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reposted by
Julie Casimiro
7 months ago
@jcasi-25.bsky.social
has been selected to the
@ncslorg.bsky.social
2025 cohort of the Youth Justice Fellows Program, joining a national network of state lawmakers dedicated to advancing youth justice policy and legislation. More information:
www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...
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reposted by
Julie Casimiro
7 months ago
@providencejournal.bsky.social
: The legislation, as originally proposed in the House by
@jcasi-25.bsky.social
and in the Senate by Victoria Gu would have required: Licensing cryptocurrency kiosk operators A $1,000 daily transaction limit per vendor
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Cryptocurrency kiosks are everywhere and a favorite tool for scammers. This bill might help.
In 2023, Rhode Islanders lost more than $2 million to cryptocurrency scams – much of it happening at these kiosks.
https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/politics/2025/03/20/cryptocurrency-kiosks-are-a-favorite-of-scammers-and-may-be-regulated-in-ri/82516177007/
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Long night in Judiciary.
7 months ago
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8 months ago
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Done! I have completed the State Oversight Academy at Wayne State University School of Law.
8 months ago
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Great afternoon celebrating Speaker Joseph Shekarchi. Always great to be with local 1199.
8 months ago
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The best Valentine's surprise ... evah!
9 months ago
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Celebrating 2-1-1 at the State House was made extra special with this little bundle of joy.
9 months ago
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If this bill is not passed this year, the consequences will be dire for foster children aging out of state care.
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Federal benefits belong with RI's foster children | Opinion
If this bill is not passed this year, the consequences will be dire for foster children aging out of state care.
https://www.providencejournal.com/story/opinion/columns/2025/02/08/provide-financial-hope-and-opportunity-for-children-who-have-had-a-significant-lack-of-both-in-their/77780970007/
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10 months ago
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Edward Fitzpatrick
10 months ago
Commentary in
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by Michelle Wilcox, president & CEO of Crossroads Rhode Island -- Homelessness in Rhode Island has doubled in five years, HUD report confirms
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Homelessness in Rhode Island has doubled in five years, HUD report confirms - The Boston Globe
With hundreds staying outside in life-threatening conditions, Rhode Island needs to scale up shelter capacity. But it’s critical to stay focused on the lack of affordable housing, writes Crossroads’ C...
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/11/metro/commentary-homelessness-rhode-island-doubled-in-5-years-crossroads-ceo/
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And... we're off. The 2025 Legislative Session is here!
10 months ago
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And ... we're off. The 2025 session begins.
10 months ago
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One of the best moments recognizing our Unified Volleyball team at NKHS. @NKHS
10 months ago
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Getting ready for the next legislative session with my dear friends and colleagues...
@karenalzate.bsky.social
@katherinekazarian.bsky.social
Let's do this!
10 months ago
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