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Rhode Island House of Representatives

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Rhode Island House of Representatives

@RIHouseofReps

The official Twitter account for the Rhode Island House of Representatives.

Providence, RI

Joined January 2012

Rhode Island House of Representatives
@RIHouseofReps
Mar 20, 2024
A panel of state representatives led by @VWilkinson21 have announced an event at the State House that will include honoring actress Kali Reis with a community hero award. The event, originally scheduled for April 4, is now scheduled for Thursday, March 28 at 3 p.m. in the House
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Rhode Island House of Representatives
@RIHouseofReps
May 17, 2022
Announced today: under amendment to legislation legalizing adult cannabis use in RI, prior convictions for possession will be automatically expunged, start date for rec. sales pushed from 10/1 to 12/1, & current fees for medical patients & caregivers to register eliminated. 1/
Rhode Island House of Representatives
@RIHouseofReps
Feb 28, 2022
To show support for the people of Ukraine, the State House is lit in blue and yellow this evening. 🇺🇦
Rhode Island House of Representatives
@RIHouseofReps
May 12, 2023
Yesterday was @MomsDemand - RI's annual Advocacy Day to call on lawmakers to prioritize gun violence prevention. @JBoylan4RI hosted representatives from the organization at the House session, including @FerrellZabala, the first Executive Director of Moms Demand Action.
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Rhode Island House of Representatives
@RIHouseofReps
Jan 4, 2023
Rep. Enrique Sanchez (D-Dist. 9, Providence) was formally sworn into office on Tuesday, January 3, as the 2023-24 term of the Rhode Island General Assembly convened. @EnriqueForRI was one of 12 new members of the House of Representatives who took the oath of office.
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Rhode Island House of Representatives
@RIHouseofReps
Jan 4, 2023
Rep. Megan L. Cotter was formally sworn into the House of Representatives today as the 2023-24 term of the Rhode Island General Assembly convened. @CotterforRI (D-Dist. 39, Exeter, Richmond and Hopkinton) was one of 12 new members of the House who took the oath of office.
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Rhode Island House of Representatives
@RIHouseofReps
Feb 14, 2017
Rep. Tanzi introduces legislation to keep guns away from domestic abusers @tanzister bit.ly/2lMJbsm
Rhode Island House of Representatives
@RIHouseofReps
Feb 10, 2022
The House welcomed a new page, @ryan_lukowicz, to the State House this week. Ryan is a constituent of @JulieCasimiroRI & worked closely with her last year to advocate for the Sherlock Center on Disabilities.
Rhode Island House of Representatives
@RIHouseofReps
Jun 22, 2023
Some 17-year olds will now be permitted to vote in primary elections if they will be 18 by the time of the general, encouraging more youth participation in our democracy. That's thanks to @JBoylan4RI! “Many young people in our communities are engaged and paying attention,” said
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Rhode Island House of Representatives
@RIHouseofReps
Aug 25, 2023
An important step for potential affordable housing PRODUCTION. Speaker @JoeShekarchi: "I am enthusiastic about the Montgomery County model, which is built on publicly owned land, and we would be the first state in the nation to undertake such a program."
Could RI act as a housing developer? The state is commissioning a study to look into it
From providencejournal.com
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Rhode Island House of Representatives
@RIHouseofReps
May 18, 2023
Following a 24-12 vote in the Senate today that granted approval by the General Assembly, the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act has been signed into law. Sponsored by House Majority Whip @repkazarian and @bridget4ri, the EACA will provide insurance coverage for abortion care to
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Rhode Island House of Representatives
@RIHouseofReps
Jul 6, 2023
EpiPens are now free for patients who need them in Rhode Island. Excellent work by @Mcgaw71 and Sen. Pamela Lauria.
pbn.com
New R.I. law will require no-cost coverage for epinephrine injectors
STATEHOUSE – A new law will require health insurers in Rhode Island to cover the full cost of life-saving epinephrine injectors, commonly known by the brand name EpiPen. The legislation, approved by...
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Rhode Island House of Representatives
@RIHouseofReps
Mar 29, 2023
Ahead of hearings today before the House Education Committee on several bills aimed at limiting curriculum in public schools, committee members @Justine4RI, @RebeccaKislak, @NathanBiah, @CotterforRI, @sdonovanbristol, @JoshuaJGiraldo, @DavidMoralesRI & @BrandonVoas have issued
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Rhode Island House of Representatives
@RIHouseofReps
May 17, 2024
Congratulations to House Majority Whip @repkazarian, who earned her law degree from @RWULaw today! Members of the House surprised Whip Kazarian with special recognition during Wednesday's House session, followed by celebratory cake.
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