Hello! I’m the reporter who has been tracking citizens detained by immigration agents. And last night, I noticed something: A lot of them were at the State of the Union, including a number of whom I’ve written about. Their stories should be known:

Neighbor: “Sure they wear ICE hats to the gym, but they’re the nicest people and would do anything for anyone” Me: “except for immigrants seeking a better life” Why do people feel the need to normalize abhorrent behavior?

WOW! AN HONOR! — GCN

@mcgaw4ri.bsky.social, Rep. Lauren Carson & @terricortvriend.bsky.social applauded a decision by the US Coast Guard to suspend a plan to remove hundreds of navigational aids off New England’s coast, including many that help guide boaters around the coast of RI: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

😍 Boston, you are beautiful. #NoKings

A 60 second summary of some of the biggest and best sights from #NoKings Day. Congratulations to every single organizer, volunteer and attendee👏 History.

Former US Homeland Security official warns of impact of Trump deploying federal agents on neighborhood streets in DC: "Taking FBI agents off of organized crime cases, terrorism & other kinds of cases to do street patrols? That's not the best use of a highly trained FBI agent"

Congratulations to Sidney Tynan, the queen of Little Compton’s 350th celebration! The them of this celebration is unity and the community really demonstrated that connection in today’s opening ceremony. Happy 350th Little Compton!

Why your energy bill is suddenly so much more expensive And why it’s not getting cheaper any time soon. grist.org/energy/why-y... #Bills #Energy #Climate #Solar #Wind #Politics #Policy

@providencejournal.bsky.social: The legislation was sponsored by @risenate.bsky.social Health & Human Svcs Chair Melissa Murray & @mcgaw4ri.bsky.social, D-Portsmouth, Tiverton and Little Compton, and is intended to prevent overdose deaths in campus housing. www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

Newly enacted legislation, sponsored by @mcgaw4ri.bsky.social & Sen. Melissa Murray, will require all colleges/universities in the state to train all resident assistants (RAs) in administering opioid antagonists & to keep a supply available to them at all times. www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Lessons in how to report on extreme weather events.

One of the casualties of the 2025 legislative session. The bees 🐝 are going to have to wait another year.

The General Assembly today approved legislation sponsored by @mcgaw4ri.bsky.social and Sen. Melissa Murray intended to prevent overdose deaths in campus housing. More information: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

1/2 Good morning! 📣 Reminder: Public comments for the June CDC ACIP meeting close *tonight* at 11:59pm ET. ICYMI: RFKJ replaced all 17 expert members with 8 new appointees, some of whom have publicly expressed vaccine skepticism. Comment here: www.regulations.gov/document/CDC...

The General Assembly today approved two bills sponsored by @mcgaw4ri.bsky.social & @pamlauria.bsky.social to help patients get their prescriptions faster when their prescriber can’t be reached, or when insurers want to substitute equivalent drugs or devices. www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Kenny travels all over Rhode Island using @ripta.com and I love following his adventures.

Comments regarding navigational aids along our coastline can be submitted to the Coast Guard through June 13.

Happy #PrideMonth! ❤️💛💚💙💜 #pride🌈 #PrideMonth2025 For more information about RI PrideFest events and resources, visit prideri.org

The Senate & House approved separate, similar bills, sponsored by @mcgaw4ri.bsky.social and Sen. Melissa Murray requiring all RI colleges & universities to train resident assistants/housing staff in administering opioid antagonists + to keep a supply available. www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Earlier today, @mcgaw4ri.bsky.social hosted a group of students from Wilbur & McMahon Elementary School at the State House. The students participated in a mock legislative session, led by Rep. McGaw, where they debated and voted on different bills, and learned about how laws are made.

*Eagle screech* 🦅🏳️‍🌈

You don’t have to compost grandma, but if that’s what grandma wants it seems reasonable that it should be an option.

If you know anything about RFK Jr the fact that he falsified the MAHA report should not surprise you in the least.

Just read the MAHA "report." To paraphrase a great cartoon cat: it’s like a pile of crap ate another pile of crap and then crapped out a third pile of crap. The report is that third pile.

My constituent,Jennifer McDowell, and others who testify in support of this bill and those that email me with their personal stories are asking to die with dignity when their time comes. Is compassion for their plight too much to ask?

Some of the CDC's main channels for communicating urgent health information to the public have gone silent.

Last week, @mcgaw4ri.bsky.social submitted a resolution honoring the 350th anniversary of Little Compton: webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/Bil...

China is converting its heavy truck fleet to EVs. This will cut emissions and improve air quality greatly. 🧪🔌💡☀️💨🔋 www.reuters.com/business/ene...

Historically low power demand on the New England grid. Why? Rooftop solar.

My statement on tonight’s Budget Committee vote.

Last night we discussed proposed bottle deposit & extended-producer responsibility that would require producers of packaging to help pay for cleanup. Thanks to everyone that reached out. There’s lots of misinformation about the bills, but you can watch a recording of the hearing on Capitol TV.

Spent some time with @thewomxnproject.bsky.social today reflecting on the advocacy work surrounding the passage of the Reproductive Privacy Act in 2019. There is so much to learn from talking with people where they are and letting them showcase their strengths to move positive change.

Join us today for this panel discussion around the TWP oral history project. #RIC with Rep. Michelle McGaw, @lizgled.bsky.social, and Kristina Contreras-Fox, moderated by Tammy Brown

Today in the RI House we watched Rep Rebecca Kislak introduce and share her resolution supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. “I want to talk about this particular time in history. Our community has come out of the closet, we are living openly and lovingly with joy,” says Rep Kislak.

Happy Earth Month, and hopefully every day is Earth day as we work to protect our ocean state! I love that I get to work with all of the folks in this picture and so many more to make our state a better, more resilient, place for all of us. 7/7

Wearing green w/ some @rihouseofreps.bsky.social colleagues in House Finance to show support for Rep. Alzate’s bill to repeal tax cuts for the top 1%. Now is the time for Rhode Island to act. #TaxTheRich

The House approved legislation sponsored by @mcgaw4ri.bsky.social to help relieve a burden on patients by doubling the amount of non-opioid, non-narcotic Schedule II prescription drugs (including many ADHD meds) that can be dispensed at one time. Details: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

This morninnnggggg

1/2: We have reason to believe that events on 4/19 and/or the 50501 Movement may be misrepresented by the Trump admin in an attempt to justify the use of military force. Let us be clear: our movement is pro-democracy and firmly grounded in non-violence.

Got my monthly report about the status of my EV. 111 gallons of fuel would have cost approx. $325 for the month. Cost savings and decreased CO2 emissions = win/win

@wpri12.bsky.social: The bill, sponsored by @mcgaw4ri.bsky.social, allows pharmacists to issue a one-time refill to patients who are unable to reach their prescriber or no longer have one. More information: www.wpri.com/health/bill-...

Reality is actually very uplifting. While Trump is afraid of anything even possibly good for our health, clean energy is now more economical than coal, and all Trump’s bombastic proclamations will not change this reality. Our states will continue this progress. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023...

@mcgaw4ri.bsky.social & @lindaujifusa.bsky.social are sponsoring legislation to rein in so-called step therapy protocols used by health insurance companies that can delay/prevent patients from getting tests, procedures & drugs ordered by physicians. More info: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

The nearly 200 small or urban farms in RI provide value to our food security, public health, economy and to our environment.

This is what democracy looks like in Providence, RI #handsoff @indivisibleri.bsky.social @indivisible.org @alexagagosz.bsky.social @fitzprov.bsky.social @tednesi.bsky.social @globeri.bsky.social @steveahlquist.bsky.social @nancyklavin.bsky.social

This is Providence 2.5 hours in. The rain is not deterring these diehard patriots. This is the energy we need! Together we can do great things. #handsoff

Thanks to Carol for getting the ball rolling for this event in Portsmouth! Glad to see so many constituents standing up and speaking out. @indivisibleri.bsky.social

When did the ProJo start posting restaurant chain advertisements as stories? #journalism

Senators Reed and Whitehouse, Rep. Amo to address constituents on April 21 in Portsmouth