RI’s Temporary Caregiver Insurance, so needed during pandemic, needs to expand
March 10, 2021

RI’s Temporary Caregiver Insurance, so needed during pandemic, needs to expand

“When COVID arrived in Rhode Island last year, TCI claims skyrocketed by over 1000 percent between February...

House elects Joseph Shekarchi as Speaker, begins 2021 legislative session
January 6, 2021

House elects Joseph Shekarchi as Speaker, begins 2021 legislative session

All the video from the first session of the House and the election of Speaker Joseph Shekarchi…...

The General Assembly leadership battle is over, and just beginning
December 31, 2020

The General Assembly leadership battle is over, and just beginning

“Right now, if Joe Shekarchi is going to be the Speaker and Chris Blazejewski is going to...

RI House Democratic Caucus votes Joseph Shekarchi as new Speaker
November 5, 2020

RI House Democratic Caucus votes Joseph Shekarchi as new Speaker

“I’m not prepared to commit to anything because we have a $900 million deficit. And literally everything...

Rhode Island voters prove that sexual reproductive health and rights are winning issues
November 5, 2020

Rhode Island voters prove that sexual reproductive health and rights are winning issues

“The voters of Rhode Island clearly support champions of reproductive freedom. It’s also clear that, as we...

RI Democratic Women’s Caucus supports Liana Cassar for Speaker
November 4, 2020

RI Democratic Women’s Caucus supports Liana Cassar for Speaker

We must have Liana Cassar lead us as Speaker of the House....

Representative Cassar appeals to House colleagues in bid to become Speaker
October 29, 2020

Representative Cassar appeals to House colleagues in bid to become Speaker

“We, together, can model good government with inclusive decision-making, diplomatic communication, and transparency that upholds the ideals...

RILPAC supports New Leadership in the General Assembly
October 28, 2020

RILPAC supports New Leadership in the General Assembly

In 2021, our General Assembly is set to be the most racially and gender diverse it has...

LGBTQ Action RI calls for New Leadership in the RI General Assembly
October 28, 2020

LGBTQ Action RI calls for New Leadership in the RI General Assembly

Senator Gayle Goldin and Representative Liana Cassar have boldly stepped forward to offer a path for a...

Representative Moira Walsh: The exit interview
September 28, 2020

Representative Moira Walsh: The exit interview

“If you don’t mind, I would love to skip ahead to the very first thing that got...

Vigil and projection for Justice Ginsberg at RI Supreme Court
September 22, 2020

Vigil and projection for Justice Ginsberg at RI Supreme Court

“There will be moments when we feel despair and anger and rage and we are going to...

Dozens gather at the State House to mourn the passing of Justice Ginsberg
September 19, 2020

Dozens gather at the State House to mourn the passing of Justice Ginsberg

“In Judaism, when somebody dies we say, ‘May their memory be a blessing to us,‘” said Rhode...

General Assembly urged to pass Equality in Abortion Coverage Act of 2020
March 4, 2020

General Assembly urged to pass Equality in Abortion Coverage Act of 2020

“We recognize real inequalities in our state, and we envision a Rhode Island where everyone has access...

Nine Local, State Officials Endorse Elizabeth Warren for President
January 27, 2020

Nine Local, State Officials Endorse Elizabeth Warren for President

“I’m grateful to be endorsed by this group of Rhode Island’s foremost leaders,” said Elizabeth Warren. “From...

On the anniversary of Roe, legislation introduced to expand medical coverage for abortion
March 2, 2020

On the anniversary of Roe, legislation introduced to expand medical coverage for abortion

“The ban on Medicaid programs and state employees’ insurance policies covering abortion is just one more vestige...

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