@jcasi-25.bsky.social co-hosted a Child Welfare and Child Well-Being Leadership Summit today on Reducing Substance Use and Increasing Mental Health Wellness in Children and Adolescents. Speaker @joeshekarchi.bsky.social delivered opening remarks. Info: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

@jcasi-25.bsky.social, the chair of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Children and Families, will be co-hosting a Child Welfare and Child Well-Being Leadership Summit on Wednesday, Nov. 5. Details: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

If only RI could do this. Arkansas has an amazing program. @caseyprograms.bsky.social

Another Fellows program in the books! @ncslorg.bsky.social @rihouseofreps.bsky.social

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...

Letter to the Editor: Governor McKee is no friend to RIPTA

Representative Julie Casimiro: Governor McKee is no friend to RIPTA open.substack.com/pub/steveahl...

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:

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...

1:15 am and still at it

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...

@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 @jcasi-25.bsky.social.) Full story: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/17/m...

School cell phone ban passed both chambers unanimously!

@ricurrent.bsky.social: “This, by far, is the worst oversight hearing I’ve ever had to sit through,” @jcasi-25.bsky.social, 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...

Commentary in GoLocalProv by @jcasi-25.bsky.social: All Smoke and Mirrors With No Substance - Rhode Island’s Children Deserve Better www.golocalprov.com/news/all-smo...

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! x.com/projo/status...

Gorgeous afternoon at the Coast Guard House with Mario Monteiro! Feeling blessed.

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

Adolescent SUD support is nearly nonexistent. Up until a few months ago, nothing was being done for kids suffering from SUD! NOTHING!

This is a game changer for kids in the court system. Small step, but mighty results!

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!

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...

@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...

@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 www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

Long night in Judiciary.

Done! I have completed the State Oversight Academy at Wayne State University School of Law.

Great afternoon celebrating Speaker Joseph Shekarchi. Always great to be with local 1199.

The best Valentine's surprise ... evah!

Celebrating 2-1-1 at the State House was made extra special with this little bundle of joy.

If this bill is not passed this year, the consequences will be dire for foster children aging out of state care. www.providencejournal.com/story/opinio...

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Commentary in @globeri.bsky.social by Michelle Wilcox, president & CEO of Crossroads Rhode Island -- Homelessness in Rhode Island has doubled in five years, HUD report confirms www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/11/m...

And... we're off. The 2025 Legislative Session is here!

And ... we're off. The 2025 session begins.

One of the best moments recognizing our Unified Volleyball team at NKHS. @NKHS

Getting ready for the next legislative session with my dear friends and colleagues... @karenalzate.bsky.social @katherinekazarian.bsky.social Let's do this!