Dominick Ruggerio
@SenatorRuggerio
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Carrying firearms in schools increases risk, not safety. We are working hard to improve education in RI, and the presence of firearms in schools is detrimental to a positive learning experience. Thank you to my colleagues who voted yes on this important legislation.
President
@SenatorRuggerio
and
@repkazarian
’s legislation banning guns from school grounds passed by the Senate and the House
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Supporting our frontline nurses and staff at Fatima Hospital tonight. Thank you Twin’s Pizza, for assisting me in coordinating tonight’s dinner.
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Our hearts are shattered by the news that our beloved colleague Maryellen Goodwin has passed away. Her accomplishments are numerous, and her legacy will be indelible. Maryellen made an unforgettable impact on all of us in the Senate, and on all who knew her. 1/8
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Congratulations,
@weldon117
, and best of luck as you embark on this new journey as
@RI_DLT
director.
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Joe DeLorenzo’s comments and exclusionary attitude are contrary to the values of our party. I think it is appropriate for him to resign.
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I was saddened to learn of the passing of RI’s last Tuskegee Airman, North Providence’s own Sgt. Victor Butler. He was a hero with a heart of gold. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, loved ones, and most especially to his grandson, Senate staff member Al Green.
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We have a great team in the
@RISenate
. I'm looking forward to working alongside
@RyanWPearson
@MaryellnGoodwin
@DawnEuer
@SenLouDiPalma
@AlanaDimario
and Chairman Mark McKenney, and all of my colleagues, this session. Read more here:
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@GovRaimondo
Thank you Gov! Looking forward to working with you for the next two years, right??? 😳
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Today, I am proud to join hundreds of well wishers from across the globe in wishing a very happy 100th birthday to the last surviving Tuskegee Airman in Rhode Island, North Providence's own Retired Sgt. Victor W. Butler. Watch this short video about him:
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The Maryellen Goodwin Colorectal Screening Act will save lives. I am so grateful to
@MaryellnGoodwin
for her incredible leadership on this issue. She is an inspiration, and I’m proud to call her my colleague and friend.
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25% of our state’s population lives in hard-to-count neighborhoods. Since her arrival in the
@RISenate
one legislator made a robust Census 2020 count her top priority.
Thank you,
@SANDRISCANO
!
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Imagine waking up this cold morning without a winter coat! I am extremely grateful to
@ProvFirefighter
and all who helped us raise funds to purchase 600 coats — one for every student at Veazie Street School.
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I was honored to be named the Italo American Club Man of the Year this evening, and grateful for the “food, family and friends.” The club’s philanthropy will help young Italian-Americans pursue a higher education.
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My declaration papers are filed. I look forward to talking with the residents of North Providence and Providence as I walk the neighborhoods in the coming weeks.
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Congratulations
@weldon117
on winning approval in the Senate Committee on Labor today. Your record of service to Rhode Island’s workers is truly remarkable, and I’m looking forward to supporting your confirmation as our next director of
@RI_DLT
.
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.
@MaryellnGoodwin
is the strongest person I know. No one fights harder than her to pass initiatives that will help people in need, and her cancer screening bill will save lives. Congratulations, Madam Whip, on this well-deserved award.
Senate Majority Whip
@MaryellnGoodwin
this morning received the
@ACSCANRI
’s National Distinguished Advocacy Award, along with
@MiaForRep
. The award is in recognition of their continued efforts to enact cancer-fighting public policy in RI.
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Today I reintroduced legislation to reduce waste and the reliance on single-use plastic bags, which passed the
@RISenate
unanimously last year. I hope my colleagues will join me once again in supporting this initiative and sporting this stylish reusable tote bag.
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Tonight, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved one of the most significant pieces of legislation we've considered this session: the Let RI Vote Act. This bill, sponsored by Senator
@DawnEuer
, makes it easier for Rhode Islanders to vote.
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President-Elect
@JoeBiden
hit the nail on the head! I couldn’t think of a better local leader to join his administration...... Congrats,
@marty_walsh
!
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Introducing Jaxx, the campaign manager for
#PetsForRuggerio
!
Jaxx supports Donny because of his work to protect all pets from cruelty and abuse. Donny wrote and passed a law that provides for the care of animals that have suffered from negligence or mistreatment.
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Picturesque and poignant setting to celebrate Earth Month and sign
#ActOnClimate
. Thank you,
@DawnEuer
@LaurenHCarson
& everyone who worked so hard to shepherd this critical legislation into law with
@GovDanMcKee
’s signature today.
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Congratulations to my friend and colleague
@MaryellnGoodwin
, who was awarded by the Senior Agenda Coalition today in recognition of all her efforts on behalf of seniors in our state. Well deserved, Madam Whip.
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The only working mill left in Rhode Island is the rumor mill...
Could
@GovRaimondo
get picked for Commerce?
Sure - it remains a possibility until Biden picks someone else, or she rules out (which she pointedly declined to do in recent interviews with
@KimKalunian
and
@TimWhiteRI
).
*But* the State House rumor mill often gets ahead of itself.
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600 children in Providence will be a little warmer today. Thank you to all who donated to
@OperationWarm
but a special thank you goes to the men and women of
@ProvFirefighter
Local 799 for volunteering this morning.
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Happy birthday to my sister, Lisa. You bring joy to everyone who knows you and you are one of the greatest blessings in my life.
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To support our struggling
@RIHospitality
industry, I’m giving all of our
@RISenate
staff gift cards to local restaurants for Christmas this year. Please join me in supporting these local small businesses as you do your holiday shopping
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Let’s do it Gov!
Since I’ve been Governor, we’ve raised the minimum wage three times. Let’s do it again this year.
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Everyone seems excited to get back to school. I had a great time helping distribute backpacks and sacks at Veazie Street Scool and popcorn at the Fargnoli Park back to school celebration. Thank you,
@MaryellnGoodwin
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Our Senate family is heartbroken with the news that our friend and colleague Frank Lombardo passed away overnight. Frank was one of the kindest and most generous people I have ever had the good fortune to know.
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Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott’s steadfast leadership during these unprecedented times has been invaluable for our state, and she will be sorely missed. Her expertise, guidance, and reassuring presence have helped Rhode Islanders navigate an incredibly anxious and challenging time.
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Higher education is more necessary than ever before, and it has to be available and affordable for all Rhode Islanders
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Some traditions have resumed at the State House - like treating my staff on Dunkin Iced Coffee Day to some cool refreshments. Today, $1 from every iced coffee sold at a RI
@dunkindonuts
goes to support the excellent work at
@HasbroChildrens
.
#IceDD4Hasbro
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Thank you to
@CindyCoyneRI
&
@RyanWPearson
for nominating me to serve as President of the
@RISenate
.
Thank you to all of my colleagues. I admire your dedication and your tireless work ethic.
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Welcome to the
@RISenate
,
@SANDRISCANO
!
Final unofficial results:
@SANDRISCANO
bests
@Nathan4Senate
, 682-253, to become senator-elect from Pawtucket
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Thank you to my colleagues in the
@RISenate
for passing my legislation banning single-use plastic bags and
@SenMcCaffrey
’s bill to reduce plastic straw use.
Why is this so important?
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This morning,
@DanMcKeeRI
will sign into law the most aggressive 100% renewable energy standard in the nation. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard on this issue.
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It was my pleasure to recommend
@mdlenz
for the
@universityofri
Board of Trustees. Thank you
@GovRaimondo
for appointing Matt. He will bring youth, a passion for public service, and integrity to the new board.
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We are happy to announce that the Sherlock Center will continue its program for blind and visually-impaired students. I am very grateful to everyone involved, particularly my colleagues in the
@RISenate
who made this a priority and
@JoeShekarchi
.
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Janet Coit has been a tremendous DEM director and a dear friend for many years. I thank her for her tremendous service to our state and wish her well at the U.S. Commerce Department!
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Proud to be a supporter of
@gaylegoldin
bill to ensure equal pay for all.
Another
@RISenate
legislative day
#FightingForFamilies
- here’s my 2018 bill to address the gender wage gap, including banning asking salary history in hiring.
#EqualPay
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No one who works full time should live in poverty. A $15 minimum wage keeps RI competitive with neighboring states and moves us closer to a livable wage. Thank you
@anastatesenate2
for your leadership on this important legislation.
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Thank you to my
@RISenate
colleagues for your unanimous support of my bill to ban plastic bags.
@vssosnowski
@CLFMoses
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Our first-ever
@RISenate
Open charity golf tournament raised $31,000 for
@HasbroChildrens
. Thank you to everyone who gave so generously to make it possible.
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Just filed to run for re-election to the
@RISenate
at North Providence Town Hall. Looking forward to working hard to earn the support of District 4 residents this summer.
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Congratulations to my friend
@JoannRyanPVD5
on another successful Christmas on the Parkway.
@MaryellnGoodwin
and I had a great time.
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Thank you to
@ProvBusNews
for squeaking me into your top 10 most influential Rhode Islanders list and for hosting me at your Book of Lists event this evening.
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.
@RISenate
Labor Committee passed the pathway to $15 today. Your turn
@RIHouseofReps
...
.
@GovRaimondo
asks legislative leaders: "How about it guys? Before I leave, how about we raise the minimum wage one more time?"
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The
#ActOnClimate
has passed the General Assembly. Thank you
@DawnEuer
and everyone who worked so hard to take this meaningful action to address the climate crisis.
Assembly approves Act on Climate; bill committing to carbon reduction headed to governor’s desk
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We’re seeing lawn signs all throughout North Providence and Providence! DM us if you’d like one and we will drop it off for you!
#TeamRuggerio
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The Texans came through big for the food bank last night! I will be doubling the $150 in ceremonial first wager and my own private first wager winnings and donating $300 to the
@RIFoodBank
in addition to the $500 donation from
@twinrivercasino
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Thank you to
@anastatesenate2
and my colleagues in the
@RISenate
for supporting the increase of minimum wage to $15 an hour.
Why is this so important?
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The VP is right, we are lucky to have
@GovRaimondo
leading us through this crisis.
Thank you to the governors who are meeting this moment with decisive action, a steady hand, and compassionate leadership. Thank you for stepping up when President Trump has not.
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It is with great sadness that I learned today of the passing of Marcia Reback after a courageous battle with cancer. The entire state owes her a debt of gratitude for her advocacy on behalf of teachers and her tireless efforts to improve education for Rhode Island students.
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I was proud to highlight this common sense legislation in my opening day remarks.
@CindyCoyneRI
has been a true leader in R.I. on this issue and the
@RISenate
will pass this legislation early this session.
A Rhode Island state senator will sponsor legislation to ban guns made by a 3D printer and other "ghost guns."
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With passage of Act on Climate by the Senate yesterday, I will be submitting legislation today to dramatically accelerate our utilization of renewable energy for electricity, to 100% in 2030.
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I always enjoyed talking with Bill Rappleye. He was a class act. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
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RIers are already feeling the effects of climate change, and the risks facing our communities will grow increasingly dire in the years ahead. This legislation sets out a bold but achievable goal and builds on the historic progress we made in 2021 through the Act on Climate.
Ruggerio introduces legislation to require all Rhode Island’s electricity be generated from renewable energy sources.
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Child care expenses can be a barrier to women and others seeking public office. Thank you to the
@RISenate
Judiciary Committee for once again supporting
@gaylegoldin
bill to make child care an allowable campaign expense.
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I look forward to working with our state’s first Latina Lieutenant Governor. Congratulations,
@Sabina_Matos
, on winning unanimous
@RISenate
confirmation.
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Just finished a great meeting at my district office with Leader
@SenMcCaffrey
and Whip
@MaryellnGoodwin
. Looking forward to coming back in the near future.
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.
@SenLynchPrata
has been an invaluable member of my
@RISenate
leadership team and our state would be fortunate to have her on the RI Supreme Court bench.
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Congratulations to my friend and colleague
@SenMcCaffrey
on your re-election as Senate Majority Leader.
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The
@RISenate
is fortunate to have such a strong leader championing this critical issue
@MaryellnGoodwin
RI senator fights cancer on two fronts: legislatively and personally
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In consultation with
@RIHEALTH
,
@RISpeaker
and I have decided the General Assembly will not meet next week. We will continue to monitor the situation. Thank you for your understanding.
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Thank you to the voters of District 4 for your continued support. Serving as your State Senator is a tremendous honor.
And thank you to every resident, colleague, and supporter who volunteered on our campaign, your efforts led us to victory.
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I had a blast reading and answering questions with Mrs. Moto’s 5th grade class at Centredale School this morning.
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I am joining
@ProvFirefighter
and
@VeazieLions
to raise funds to buy every student at Veazie Street School a new winter coat. I hope you’ll consider making a donation to this very worthy cause via the link below:
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I have enjoyed working in partnership with Governor Raimondo to address the many challenges facing Rhode Island. She will make an outstanding Commerce Secretary. Governor Raimondo took office at a time when Rhode Island had the highest unemployment rate in the nation,
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Thank you, Senator
@MeghanEKallman
, for your leadership on the Fair Housing Act, as well as other important housing legislation in the
@RISenate
. The Fair Housing Act, signed into law today by
@GovDanMcKee
, will help remove a barrier to housing for those in need.
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It’s long past time to raise the minimum wage, so hardworking people earn at least $15 an hour.
I hope that Democratic control of the House and Senate will ensure prompt action to get it done.
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Capping off the
@RISenate
’s St. Patrick’s & St. Joseph’s Day session with a
@McDonalds
Shamrock Shake courtesy of
@SenMcCaffrey
. A fitting shade of green on the same day we passed
#ActOnClimate
.
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RI Promise has proven itself effective, significantly improving two-year graduation rates for students. Removing barriers to higher education, particularly its high cost, supports families, helps RIers land better jobs, & makes our workforce more attractive to employers.
Senate passes President
@SenatorRuggerio
’s bill making Rhode Island Promise program permanent
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.
@DunkinProv
will be donating $1 to
@HasbroChildrens
for every iced coffee sold in their RI stores today. Go buy yours now!
#IceDD4Hasbro
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In anticipation of the start of session, I was tested and received a negative test result in less than 20 minutes at the
@DunkinDonutsCtr
. I encourage everyone to do the same.
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Thank you to the activists who are pushing for 100% of electricity to be generated from renewable sources by 2030. I’m looking forward to voting to make this happen today! Thank you
@SenatorMillerRI
@vssosnowski
&
@DawnEuer
for leading on this issue.
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I am honored to be endorsed by the International Brotherhood of Police Officers. Police officers fill such an important role in our communities. I thank the members of the IBPO for their endorsement and their support in my campaign for re-election.
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The University of Rhode Island is a source of great pride and an incredible asset for our state. URI Day is always an exciting time at the State House, and I was glad to welcome
@MarcParlange
and other leaders from the
@universityofri
community ahead of today’s celebration.
.
@SenatorRuggerio
and other members of the Senate took part in today’s URI Day celebration at the State House, which featured food, exhibits, and many members of the
@universityofri
community.
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RI women earn 82 cents for every dollar paid to men. Sen.
@gaylegoldin
legislation, scheduled for committee next Wednesday, will help address this disparity. Her bill is a
@RISenate
priority. Let’s move towards our goal of equal pay for equal work.
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Serving as President of the
@RISenate
is the honor of a lifetime. Each member of this chamber shares an abiding commitment to improving the lives of their constituents.
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I don't play golf, but my friends and colleagues do. We were pleased to raise over $40,000 for
@HasbroChildrens
at our Second Annual Rhode Island Senate Open golf tournament. Thank you to everyone who supported this wonderful cause.
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I am grateful to the Preservation Society of Newport for all the good work that they do on a daily basis to protect the city’s incredible historic buildings. It is humbling to be honored by them tonight as a Preservation Champion alongside my friend and colleague
@JoeShekarchi
.
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Senator, we are keeping you in our prayers. You are strong and will overcome this challenge as you have every other challenge you’ve faced. Your Senate family is here for you.
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I hope you enjoy this holiday season surrounded by loved ones, family, and friends. May the New Year bring you peace and joy.
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Once you learn to read you can read to learn. Pleased to spend the morning with children at Dr. Daycare for RI Reads. Thx
@RIKidsCount
,
@liveunitedri
&
@RIAEYC
#RIReads
#ThinkBabies
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Thanks to the generosity of my
@RISenate
colleagues & all the participants in our Senate President's golf tournament, this year we raised $40,000 for
@HasbroChildrens
, matching last year’s record sum. I'm grateful to all who donated time & resources to support this worthy cause.
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This week, we introduced one of the
@RISenate
’s most ambitious initiatives of the year.
Senate Bill 2274 would require that 100 percent of electricity sold in RI be generated from renewable energy sources by 2030.
Check out our newsletter to learn more:
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We’re celebrating our Irish and Italian heritages in the
@RISenate
today but I can’t forget to wish
@SenLouDiPalma
a very happy holiday
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It was my pleasure to treat staff to
@DunkinDonuts
iced coffee this afternoon while also benefiting a great cause.
@DunkinProv
is donating $1 for every iced coffee sold in RI today to
@HasbroChildrens
.
#IceDD4Hasbro
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🚨🚨Endorsement Alert🚨🚨
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley supports Dominick Ruggerio for SD-4! Thank you for being on
#TeamRuggerio
, Mayor!
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I am deeply saddened by the passing of Ray Sullivan. Ray leaves a lasting impact on Rhode Island. My colleagues and I extend our condolences to the Sullivan family during this difficult time.
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Thank you to
@GovDanMcKee
for recognizing Whip
@MaryellnGoodwin
’s grace and courage with this gesture.
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The State House is lit in blue to for colorectal cancer awareness on this poignant evening when the
@MaryellnGoodwin
Act has been signed into law. We commend Sen. Goodwin for her leadership, and thank
@GovDanMcKee
for all he has done to highlight the importance of screenings.
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#BeAVoter
today and support
@GinaRaimondo
: ✅Highest # of jobs in R.I. History ✅Lowest unemployment in 3 decades ✅ We’re fixing our roads and schools after decades of neglect
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Very happy to join
@NBC10
@NBC10_Patrice
and many others in a virtual presentation of the Golden Apple Award to Birchwood Middle School’s Katie Bowers this afternoon
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Congratulations
@CindyCoyneRI
for your tireless advocacy on this important issue.
Thank you
@RISenate
for passing
@CindyCoyneRI
's Bill to Ban Ghost Guns. The bill has now cleared both chambers. On to
@GovRaimondo
's desk to sign.
#gunsafetyri
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Please join me in voting YES on Question 1, the school construction bond. All schoolchildren deserve a modern learning environment like the new Stephen Olney School, expected to open next year.
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