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P.S. @jack-hanson.bsky.social calls out @sueanderbois.bsky.social , running for Lt. Gov of #RI ! My question was: who did he know who had a lot of joy, did amazing #climatepolicy work and needed to be more known? #NameAndFameItForward

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Rhode Island Senate unanimously passes package of health and education bills addressing school safety, lead testing, maternal care and indoor air The Rhode Island Senate on March 26, 2026, unanimously approved a set of bills on student safety, catastrophic childhood illness relief, lead testing, home blood-pressure monitors for pregnant/postpartum individuals and school air-quality standards; each measure passed by recorded votes of 36-0.

The Rhode Island Senate has just made a historic move by unanimously passing a groundbreaking package of health and education bills aimed at enhancing student safety and combating lead exposure.

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Conservation groups urge fast permits for nature‑based coastal resilience projects Witnesses from Save the Bay, The Nature Conservancy and practitioners urged the committee to prioritize nature‑based shoreline protection and to expedite permitting through general permits or notice‑of‑intent approaches, while agencies warned resource constraints could limit speed.

Conservationists warn that lengthy permit processes are jeopardizing vital coastal restoration efforts, urging lawmakers to act swiftly for our shores' survival.

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House committee debates enforcing the Act on Climate and a clean‑heat standard; agencies flagged capacity issues Representative Carson and witnesses pressed for agency implementation of the 2021 Act on Climate and discussed a Clean Heat Standard to fund electrification of delivered‑fuel customers; written agency objections and questions about constitutionality and capacity were raised.

Representative Carson is pushing for stronger climate action by demanding state agencies integrate climate obligations into their budgets, but concerns about implementation and constitutionality are raising eyebrows.

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Lawmakers hear 'Climate Superfund' and all‑electric public‑buildings bills; advocates say 'polluters should pay' Representatives introduced H7004 (Climate Superfund) and H7081 (Next Generation Public Buildings). Supporters said large fossil‑fuel companies should fund cleanup and resilience; witnesses urged using funds for municipalities and resilience projects. Several business groups registered opposition.

Rhode Island is taking a bold step with the Climate Superfund Act, demanding that fossil fuel giants foot the bill for climate cleanup instead of taxpayers!

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Rep. DeSimone proposes metal detectors at school events; committee questions costs and local authority HB 7898 would authorize metal detectors not just at school entrances but at after‑school events and athletics venues; supporters say it would improve safety, while committee members asked about costs, district authority and whether the measure should be district‑by‑district rather than a statewide mandate.

Rhode Island's Rep. DeSimone is taking a bold step towards safer schools with a proposal to introduce metal detectors at events, but concerns about costs and local authority are sparking a heated debate.

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Committee debates new removal/reentry process for disruptive students and a ban on seclusion rooms Lawmakers debated Representative Reid’s bill to formalize brief teacher‑requested removals and return‑to‑classroom plans, while Vice Chair Kislak introduced a separate bill to prohibit seclusion/quiet rooms; witnesses included educators, the ACLU and NEA, who raised concerns about resources, disparate impacts on students with disabilities and the need for data and safeguards.

A new bill aims to tackle classroom disruptions and streamline student reentry, but concerns over potential bias and resource gaps have sparked heated debate.

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House Education Committee approves extension for anti‑littering study commission and advances school building committee changes The House Education Committee voted to pass a resolution extending a special commission's reporting date and approved a bill adjusting the Regional School Building Committee's composition; the panel also moved to hold several bills for further study as it begins hearings on new measures.

Rhode Island's House Education Committee just took a significant step by extending the anti-littering education initiative for elementary schools and approving crucial changes to the school building committee!

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Bill would require Rhode Island schools to allow brief presentations by congressionally chartered youth groups Representative Casey introduced HB 7,894 to require limited, time‑bound school access for five congressionally chartered youth organizations; witnesses from Scouting, Girl Scouts and Big Brothers Big Sisters testified that short, vetted presentations would expand equitable outreach without disrupting instruction.

A new bill in Rhode Island could transform how congressionally chartered youth organizations connect with students, promising brief, impactful presentations while prioritizing parental choice and school safety.

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Votes at a glance: House approves dog‑license fee, higher animal fines, veteran exemption and marriage solemnization On March 24, 2026 the Rhode Island House approved four town bills and one leadership bill on the calendar: H 7220 (Barrington dog license fee), H 7221 (increased animal fines), H 7662 (Middletown veteran property tax exemption), and H 7666 (marriage solemnization); vote tallies were reported on the floor.

The Rhode Island House just passed a series of impactful bills, including a $7 dog licensing fee and a veterans' tax exemption, with overwhelming support!

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House passes four calendar measures, including banking and school-district date changes The Rhode Island House on March 19, 2026, moved and passed four calendar items on unanimous voice or recorded votes, including H 7265 (Special Deposits Act) and an amended H 8232 changing a regional school district's meeting time; clerks recorded affirmative tallies for the contested votes.

The Rhode Island House just passed four significant measures, including the game-changing Special Deposits Act and a crucial adjustment to a school district meeting time!

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#RI #InsuranceReform #CivicParticipation #CitizenPortal #RhodeIslandSchools #BankingRegulations

House passes three bills on bomb-threat reporting, school cooperation in family court and claim denials On March 17, 2026, the Rhode Island House approved three bills: H 7554 expanding the definition of bomb threats and allowing certain bail conditions; H 7036 requiring school-district cooperation with family court; and H 7002 limiting insurers' ability to deny medical claims that arise from third-party incidents. All three passed on recorded votes.

Rhode Island's House of Representatives just passed three groundbreaking bills aimed at enhancing public safety, protecting children in family courts, and ensuring fair medical claims processing.

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Rep. Carson defends bill to replace “senior citizens” language and add aging representative to planning council Rep. Erin Carson explained House Bill 7496 as an effort to remove ageist language from state law, add an aging Rhode Islander to the statewide planning council and review the long‑term coordinating council; the House approved the bill 67–2.

Rep. Erin Carson just made a bold move to eliminate ageist language in Rhode Island law, advocating for "older Rhode Islanders" and adding a dedicated representative to the planning council!

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Registration for the next Limit Strike Sunday is up! If you can spare some setups, it'd be greatly appreciated, all info on the flyer is up to date, hope to see yous there!

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Rhode Island College Student Union - July 17, 2012

Canon 5D -- Canon 70-200mm -- f5.6 -- 1/400s -- iso 200

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Looking for people in the southwestern Massachusetts and RI area who are interested in mutual aid - not in the sense of money, but in helping each other, solving problems, making the community better, etc.

Anyone who has any skill at repairing phones, computers, electronics, appliances, etc […]

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The Colloseum, Providence, RI, 2011

Canon 5D --- Olympus Zuiko 50mm - f1.8 - 1/80s - ISO800

Got the lens from a mentor while studying journalism in college. He showed up with a paper bag with Olymlus lenses.

#Waldof with the former Rock Island RR #RockIslandRailRoad #RI #ROCK #CRIP caboose at the #Metra Rock Island service 80th St station in #TinleyPark Illinois #fursuit #fursuiter #fursuiting #bear #costume

Global Fluency Academy Program Overview This 7-week academy equips early to mid-career professionals with actionable frameworks for success in cross-border engagements. A collaboration between the URI’s Office of Strategic ...

Listening to @billbartholomew.bsky.social on @997wpro.bsky.social mentioning how the Iran crisis impacts Rhode Island. How international affairs is relevant for #RI professionals is basis for this new course at @universityofri.bsky.social, the Global Fluency Academy: web.uri.edu/osi/gfa/

NEWS: DHS Nomination Hearing Erupts as GOP Rift Deepens, Tulsi Gabbard Dodges Iran Questions, and Energy Prices Surge Good afternoon everyone, here’s your critical mid-day update from Capitol Hill.

ICYMI 🚨 Rand Paul laid into Mullen!!

#RI Rep. Amo explains how the GOP are not ending the shutdown, because they don't want to end ICE/CBP's reign of terror. Listen to his full interview. We need ALL Democrats in Congress to have the same goals as he has!!
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We are excited to have Cakes by Eboni as a vendor at this year's Annual Meeting! 🎉 Cakes by Eboni is a custom cake bakery serving #RhodeIsland & nearby MA, known for scratch-made, custom-designed celebration cakes & desserts. 🍰

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Thank you to our attendees, speakers,sponsors, vendors & Elvie the dog. You made Voices of Advocacy-Anchors of Hope a wonderful event. #SACRI #RI #Aging

I fell in love with Susan Tedeschi in 1998, when I heard her “It Hurts So Bad” on the radio in #RI. I was newly divorced after a 13-y-marriage. I knew it was the right for me, but it still hurt. I’ve seen her for 27 years & with Derrick and man alive. Perfection.

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Australia welcomes its first EMBL ARISE Fellow at Monash University | EMBL Australia Australia’s capabilities in research infrastructure (RI) have received a major boost, with Monash University set to host EMBL Fellows as part of the Career Accelerator for Research Infrastructure Scie...

Australia to welcome its first @embl.org ARISE Fellow! 🦘🌏

A new agreement will see Dr Richard Jacoby complete a secondment at @monashuniversity.bsky.social & open up greater global mobility, skills exchange & professional development opportunities for the #RI workforce. #NCRISImpact

Council awards Paine Street school contract and selects commissioning agents for two school projects The West Warwick Town Council approved awarding the Paine Street school general-contractor contract to Alburgh Construction Corporation for a $2,975,000 base bid and approved commissioning-agent contracts for the Maisie Quinn and high-school projects, citing schedule compliance and tight timelines to open for fall 2026.

West Warwick Town Council has greenlit a $2.975 million contract for the Paine Street school project, emphasizing the urgent need for timely completion to avoid costly delays!

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Council debates project-labor-agreement study for new school projects; no vote taken After a presentation on project labor agreements, the council discussed hiring outside counsel for an independent feasibility study (estimated $10,000–$20,000) to determine whether a PLA is appropriate for three school projects; council took no action and will review study bids.

Councilors are weighing the pros and cons of project labor agreements that could shape the future of local school projects— but will they take action?

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West Warwick council approves Alder Construction as manager-at-risk for three school projects The council selected Alder Construction as construction manager at risk for three West Warwick school projects — Maisie Quinn, West Warwick High School improvements and Horgan elevator work — approving the resolution after a school-building update and a unanimous vote.

West Warwick is set to transform its schools with a unanimous vote to partner with Alder Construction for major renovations and improvements!

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Pawtucket council ratifies five-year contract with police union The council ratified a five-year collective bargaining agreement with Pawtucket Lodge No. 4 of the Fraternal Order of Police for 2024–2027, with councilors thanking negotiators and public-safety staff; roll-call vote recorded 7–0 in favor.

Pawtucket's City Council just ratified a groundbreaking five-year contract with the police union, ensuring stability and fiscal responsibility for the community!

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Residents, conservation group press Pawtucket council to halt Morley Field conversion Public commenters and the Conservation Law Foundation urged the council to suspend a conversion application for Morley Field, arguing the administration submitted a package without required council review and that the proposal would remove the neighborhood’s primary green space.

Residents and conservation advocates are rallying against a controversial conversion plan for Morley Field, claiming it threatens the community's only major green space without proper oversight.

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