Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 29/09/2026On Monday, Senate President Valarie J. Lawson and other members of the Senate took part in the Economic Progress Institute’s ( @epi-ri.bsky.social) 15th annual Policy & Budget Conference. Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/12406 001
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 29/09/2026On Monday, Senator Lou DiPalma and Rep. Megan Cotter joined the Rhode Island Green Bond Initiative at the Crescent Park Carousel in East Providence for the kickoff of the campaign for this year's $55M Green Bond. More: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/12405 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Today, current and former members of the Senate took part in a ribbon-cutting at @rwpzoo.bsky.social's new Conservation Education Center. The event included a dedication to the late Senator Maryellen Goodwin for her support of the zoo and its mission. Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/12396 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 15/09/2026On Monday, members of the Senate took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the @universityofri.bsky.social's new Fine Arts Center, which includes a choral room dedicated to the late Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio. More: www.uri.edu/news/2026/09... Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/12389 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Today, Senate Majority Leader Frank Ciccone and Sen. @bridgetvalverde.bsky.social helped celebrate @ripta.com's addition of 50 new Model 1 Frontrunner vans to replace aging paratransit vehicles and expand capacity for RIde and Flex On Demand service. Watch here: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/12386 143
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 18/08/2026On Monday, Senator Hanna M. Gallo, Representative Susan R. Donovan, Gov. Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green kicked off the 2026-27 Attendance Matters RI campaign, announcing the 4th consecutive year of decreased chronic absenteeism. More: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Rhode Island recently made history with the creation of a special commemorative license plate honoring Dominican heritage, culture and identity. The law authorizing the plates was introduced by Sen. Ana B. Quezada and Rep. Grace Diaz. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Legislation sponsored by Senator Leonidas P. Raptakis and Representative Matthew S. Dawson to protect children left unattended in cars was ceremonially signed by Governor Dan McKee last week. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Legislation from Sen. @pamlauria.bsky.social and Rep. Susan R. Donovan was ceremonially signed into law Friday to create a special license plate that will support colon cancer awareness efforts in honor of the late Senate Majority Whip Maryellen Goodwin. More: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 03/08/2026On Friday, legislation from Sen. Melissa Murray and Rep. Rebecca Kislak was ceremonially signed into law, phasing out dangerous rat poisons that harm wildlife and creating a pilot program to help communities with safer rodent control alternatives. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... 010
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Senate Majority Whip David P. Tikoian and Rep. Tina L. Spears joined Gov. Dan McKee today as the governor ceremonially signed a law that grants Eagle Scouts and Girl Scout Gold Award recipients automatic admission to the RI’s public colleges and universities. More: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Legislation sponsored by Senator Lori Urso and Representative Jennifer Boylan to help homebound patients access routine foot care at home was ceremonially signed into law today at the State House. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... 010
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Sen. John Burke and Rep. Earl A. Read III joined Gov. Dan McKee today at West Warwick Fire Station 4 as the governor ceremonially signed a law that creates a database for electric cars to aid in firefighting efforts. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Legislation from Senate Majority Leader Frank A. Ciccone III and Rep. Brandon Potter was ceremonially signed into law today, protecting Rhode Islanders’ constitutional rights by creating a state-level right to sue federal officers who violate them. More: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Legislation from Sen. @meghankallman.bsky.social and Rep. José F. Batista to protect those attending court proceedings in Rhode Island from arrest by ICE or other federal immigration authorities was ceremonially signed into law today. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... 041
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Leigslation sponsored by Sen. Jonathon Acosta and Rep. Leonela Felix to close a loophole that allowed lawful permanent residents and other noncitizens to be deported for minor, non-violent offenses was ceremonially signed into law today. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Legislation from Sen. Ana B. Quezada and Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo that keeps Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents away from polling places was ceremonially signed into law today by Gov. Dan McKee at Dorcas International Institute in Providence. More: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Legislation sponsored by Senator Lammis J. Vargas and Representative Matthew S. Dawson was ceremonially signed into law today, protecting public safety by requiring at least two crew members on every freight train operated in Rhode Island. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... 011
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Today, Sen. Matthew L. LaMountain and Rep. Joseph J. Solomon Jr. joined officials from DEM at Rocky Point State Park as Gov. Dan McKee signed an executive order designating Sunday, July 26, as Rhode Island’s 37th annual Governor’s Bay Day. Learn more: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Sen. Lori Urso's bill creating special license plates for vehicles adapted for those with disabilities and Sen. Andrew R. Dimitri's bill creating special plates to benefit the charity Real Access Motivates Progress (RAMP) were signed into law today. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Legislation sponsored by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Matthew L. LaMountain and Representative Brandon T. Voas that helps support hit-and-run victims was signed into law today during a ceremony at the State House. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... 010
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Legislation from Senator Matthew L. LaMountain and Representative Jenni A. Furtado allowing stalking victims to recover relocation or home modification expenses from the existing Crime Victim Compensation Program was ceremonially signed into law today. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 20/07/2026On Friday, Senator Jonathon Acosta joined other civic leaders and community members for the annual commemoration of Colombian Independence Day at the State House. Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/12361 More info: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 20/07/2026The Joint Committee on State Lottery will meet today at 4 p.m. in Room 101 on the first floor of the State House. Agenda: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/ag... Watch: capitoltvri.cablecast.tvstatus.rilegislature.gov AGENDA: JOINT COMMITTEE ON STATE LOTTERY 001
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Legislation introduced by Senator Brian J. Thompson and Representative Jon D. Brien was signed into law today, establishing a framework for veterinary telemedicine in Rhode Island to expand access to quality care for pets. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Today, Senate President Valarie J. Lawson joined other state leaders and representatives from Rhode Island's nonprofit, food access, and grocery sectors to celebrate the early success and recent extension of the statewide Eat Well, Be Well program. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Today, Senate President Valarie Lawson, Sen. @alanadimario.bsky.social, members of @rihouseofreps.bsky.social and early childhood advocates and families gathered at Child Inc. in Warwick to celebrate 2026 legislative victories for RI’s children and families. More: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... 011
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Today, Senate Majority Leader Frank A. Ciccone III and Rep. Evan P. Shanley's bill requiring employers to provide each employee of a warehouse distribution center with written descriptions of quotas and responsibilities was ceremonially signed into law. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Today, Senators John Burke and Lori Urso joined other lawmakers and dozens of laborers from Rhode Island unions as Gov. Dan McKee held a ceremonial bill signing for two construction-related bills at the site of the future Pawtucket High School. More info: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Woonsocket Senators Melissa Murray and Brian J. Thompson joined Gov. Daniel J. McKee and other state and local leaders in Woonsocket today for a ceremonial signing of their bill to ban deed restrictions prohibiting grocery stores. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... 010
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 01/07/2026This week, Senate Finance Chairman Louis P. DiPalma joined other state and local leaders to celebrate the new bulkhead and boardwalk at Roger Wheeler State Beach in Narragansett. Senator @alanadimario.bsky.social was also in attendance. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... 011
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Frank A. Ciccone and Rep. Brandon Potter that protects the constitutional rights of Rhode Islanders from federal officials by creating a right to sue in state court has been signed into law. Learn more: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...rilegislature.gov State of Rhode Island General Assembly 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Whip David P. Tikoian and Rep. Julie A. Casimiro that would change the name of the Rhode Island Drug Court to the Rhode Island Recovery Court has been signed into law. Learn more: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...rilegislature.gov State of Rhode Island General Assembly 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Legislation sponsored by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Louis P. DiPalma and House Judiciary Committee Chairwoman Carol Hagan McEntee that would revoke or reduce state pension benefits for state workers convicted of sex crimes has been signed into law. More: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...rilegislature.gov State of Rhode Island General Assembly 010
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Legislation sponsored by Senator Jacob E. Bissaillon and Representative Robert E. Craven Sr. that would make the possibility of criminal record expungement more widely available has been signed into law. Learn more: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...rilegislature.gov State of Rhode Island General Assembly 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Legislation sponsored by Senator Leonidas P. Raptakis and Representative Matthew S. Dawson that will protect minors left unattended in cars has been signed into law. Learn more: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...rilegislature.gov State of Rhode Island General Assembly 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Legislators including Senators Hanna Gallo and @alanadimario.bsky.social recently joined URI to celebrate a major milestone in the $300M revitalization of the Narragansett Bay Campus with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Ocean Robotics Laboratory. More: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... 031
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Legislation sponsored by Senator Jacob E. Bissaillon and Representative June S. Speakman has been enacted, amending the Abandoned Properties Act to prevent its abuse and make its provisions clearer. Learn more: www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...rilegislature.gov State of Rhode Island General Assembly 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Bill sponsors Senate President Valarie J. Lawson and Rep. Megan L. Cotter were joined by Governor Dan McKee today for a ceremonial signing establishing limits on the use of self-checkout lanes at grocery stores in Rhode Island. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 25/06/2026A new law sponsored by Senate President Valarie J. Lawson and Representative Justine Caldwell now limits transaction and processing fees for school meals. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...rilegislature.gov State of Rhode Island General Assembly 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Legislation introduced by Senator @lindaujifusa.bsky.social and House Health and Human Services Committee Chairwoman Susan Donovan has been signed into law to protect coverage for routine childhood and adult vaccines under Rhode Island law. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...rilegislature.gov State of Rhode Island General Assembly 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Legislation sponsored by Senator Mark McKenney and Representative Jason Knight has been signed into law to better enable financial institutions to offer escrow accounts to the general public. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...rilegislature.gov State of Rhode Island General Assembly 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Today, Senator Victoria Gu joined in the announcement of $25,000 from the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program to launch the +1 RI ADU Design Competition, an initiative to develop a publicly available library of ready-to-use ADU designs. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease... 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Three bills sponsored by Senate Special Legislation & Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Walter S. Felag Jr. and House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Samuel A. Azzinaro that help, support and honor Rhode Island’s service members are now law. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...rilegislature.gov State of Rhode Island General Assembly 010
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Legislation sponsored by Senator Lammis Vargas and Representative Alex D. Marszalkowski that would protect tax filers from fraudulent or illegal tax preparation services has been signed into law. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...rilegislature.gov State of Rhode Island General Assembly 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Senator Walter S. Felag and Representative Terri Cortvriend’s legislation that would amend the Consumer PFAS Ban Act of 2024 has been signed into law. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...rilegislature.gov State of Rhode Island General Assembly 000
Rhode Island Senate @risenate.bsky.social · 25/06/2026This week, Senator @alanadimario.bsky.social joined DEM and other legislators in welcoming students from the URI Cooperative Extension to the State House. The visiting students included participants in the Environmental Management, Energy, and Agriculture & Food System Fellowship Programs. 011
