Rhode Island House of Representatives

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

[VAProvidence @VAProvidence]

Today, VA Providence honors all Veterans for their courage and sacrifice. Thank you for your service. #VeteransDay #Veterans #HonoringAllWhoServed #ThankYouVeterans #VAProvidence

[Jennifer Stewart @JenStewartRI]

To all our veterans, Thank you for your bravery and sacrifice; your service inspires us all. I am thinking of my grandfather today who served in World War II fighting against fascism in North Africa and Europe. 🇺🇸

[RI Department of State | Secretary Gregg M. Amore @RISecState]

This Veterans Day, we're highlighting the State Archives Civilian Conservation Corps Arcadia Veteran Bulletins collection from 1939 and 1940.
Today, and every day, we're thankful to all of our nation's service members for the sacrifices they make to preserve our freedom.

[Rhode Island House of Representatives @RIHouseofReps]

On Veterans Day, we honor and thank all those who have served our great nation.

[Rhode Island House of Representatives @RIHouseofReps]

From @wpri12: Dozens packed into a room at the Newport Public Library Monday night for an update on efforts to save Aquidneck Island’s only birthing center.

Members of the Newport Birthing Center Community Coalition told those attending that while the delivery center at Newport Hospital remains open, the long-term future of the facility is unclear.

State Rep. Lauren Carson (D-Newport), who is a member of the coalition, said the group — which is made up of residents, families, healthcare professionals, and civic leaders — has urged Brown University Health leadership to look “creatively and innovatively” at ways to keep the birthing center open.

“There are birthing center deserts around the country,” Carson said. “We don’t want Newport County to be one of them.”

Full story: https://t.co/17Qy93yqXq

[Rhode Island House of Representatives @RIHouseofReps]

@CotterforRI and @Mcgaw71 joined some of their @RISenate colleagues for a visit to the Arcadia Management Area, which spans across Richmond, Exeter, Hopkinton, and West Greenwich. The visit was organized by the @RhodeIslandDEM so DEM could share its forest management strategies with legislators.

[Rhode Island House of Representatives @RIHouseofReps]

@sdonovanbristol, Rep. Scott Slater, Sen. Melissa Murray, and Sen. @LammisJVargas have been named Legislative Champions by the @riccforg.

“Supporting children and families takes all of us working together,” said RICCF Executive Director Tanja Kubas-Meyer. “This year’s honorees reflect the many ways that focus takes shape, from advancing policies that strengthen family stability and expand access to services to investing in the organizations that provide care and support every day. We are grateful for their leadership, partnership and continued commitment to Rhode Island’s children and families.”

More details: https://t.co/Ni8EwXPAfV

[Rhode Island House of Representatives @RIHouseofReps]

Happy birthday to @Jackiebag!

[Rhode Island House of Representatives @RIHouseofReps]

Happening now: the Housing Affordability Commission, led by @junespeakman, is meeting for presentations on cost-drivers of affordable housing and nonprofit affordable housing production.

The agenda is online: https://t.co/lN8R51sRha

The meeting will be televised by @RICapitolTV and is live streaming at https://t.co/6kZkt9FQ0M, where a recording will be available.

The commission is hearing presentations from @RIPEC_ Senior Policy Analyst Jeffrey S. Hamill on “Cost Drivers of Affordable Housing in Rhode Island,” and another from @NWBRV Executive Director Joe Garlick titled “Nonprofit Mission Driven Affordable Housing Production: Harmonizing Community Development, Cost & Rhode Islanders’ Housing Needs.”

[Rhode Island House of Representatives @RIHouseofReps]

@BooksAreWings, a Rhode Island nonprofit organization that puts free books into the hands of children, honored @JenStewartRI with its Elizabeth M. Dennigan Community Champion award for her support and sponsorship of the Freedom to Read Act, which the General Assembly enacted in 2025.

“I’m so grateful to Books Are Wings for providing children across Rhode Island — especially in our most struggling communities — with books,” said Rep. Stewart. “I look forward to continuing to support our librarians, authors, readers, public schools, public libraries and all who value learning alongside groups like Books Are Wings and the Imagination Library.”

In addition to Representative Stewart, the award was given to @senatormckenney and @DavidMoralesPVD, who also sponsored the legislation.

More info: https://t.co/dAKR7kW9Yh

[Providence Journal @projo]

Rhode Island veterans can eat free Nov. 11 at these 15 chains https://t.co/WmMZoiNs8h

[RI Department of Labor & Training @RI_DLT]

Conozca a los principales empleadores de Rhode Island y establezca contactos en la Feria de Empleo Corporativo de Rhode Island

14 de noviembre | 9:00am – 1:00pm
400 East Avenue, Warwick
Entrada GRATUITA

Traiga su hoja de vida y venga a explorar posibilidades

#FeriaDeEmpleo

[RI Department of Labor & Training @RI_DLT]

Opportunity awaits!

Meet top Rhode Island employers and make connections at the Rhode Island Corporate Career Fair!

November 14 | 9 AM–1 PM
400 East Avenue, Warwick
FREE admission.

Bring your resume and come explore new possibilities.

#DLTWorks #JobFair #WorkforceWednesday

[SkillsRI @SkillsforRI]

Looking for work or a career change? Meet employers and get one-on-one support at our Career Activation Event.

📅 Wed., Nov. 18 | 10 AM–2 PM
📍 #SkillsRI, 30 Exchange Terrace, #ProvidenceRI

Register: https://t.co/LvXMu22k2q

Funded by @RI_DLT.

#NowHiring #CareerFair #RIJobs

[RhodeIslandOER @EnergyRI]

Since the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) Program launched, OER has awarded more than $2.7 million in rebates to support hundreds of households across the State with electrical upgrades and energy-efficient appliances. For more information on the program, including how eligible low- and moderate-income households can apply and program results through the end of September, visit https://t.co/NSWoMP4AKE

[Rhode Island House of Representatives @RIHouseofReps]

Happy birthday to House Finance Chair Marvin Abney!

[Rhode Island House of Representatives @RIHouseofReps]

The House Judiciary Committee, chaired by @repmcentee33, will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 4 p.m. to hear testimony on the nomination of Superior Court Associate Justice Luis M. Matos to the Rhode Island Supreme Court.

The meeting will be televised by @RICapitolTV and livestreamed at https://t.co/6kZkt9GnQk, where a recording will be available to view on demand.

More details: https://t.co/IiRpvTjpy0

[Rhode Island House of Representatives @RIHouseofReps]

The Special Legislative Commission to Study Housing Affordability, led by @junespeakman, will meet tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 1 p.m.for presentations on cost-drivers of affordable housing and nonprofit affordable housing production.

The meeting will be televised by @RICapitolTV and will livestream at https://t.co/6kZkt9FQ0M, where a recording will be available to view on demand.

The commission is scheduled for a presentation from @RIPEC_ Senior Policy Analyst Jeffrey S. Hamill on “Cost Drivers of Affordable Housing in Rhode Island,” and another from @NWBRV Executive Director Joe Garlick titled “Nonprofit Mission Driven Affordable Housing Production: Harmonizing Community Development, Cost & Rhode Islanders’ Housing Needs.”

More details: https://t.co/8XS4sd74Y5

[Ian Donnis @IanDonnis]

.@RIHouseofReps re-elects @repkazarian as majority leader and supports @CBlazejewski as speaker

[Rhode Island House of Representatives @RIHouseofReps]

The House Democratic Caucus unanimously reaffirmed its support for Speaker @CBlazejewski and re-elected Majority Leader @repkazarian last night at the Caucus meeting held at Spain Restaurant.

With the Caucus vote, Leader Kazarian will remain in the role for her first full two-year term after taking office on May 7, 2026, making history as Rhode Island’s first female Majority Leader.

Speaker Blazejewski will be officially voted upon for re-election by the full membership of the House on the first day of the new session on January 5, 2027. There are 66 Democrats, eight Republicans and one Independent.

“Leader Kazarian and I are humbled to earn the support of our Democratic colleagues,” said Speaker Blazejewski. “As parents of young children, we both understand how expensive it is to raise a family right now. Rhode Islanders are working hard and they deserve a legislature that works just as hard.”

More details: https://t.co/NpVA3PZitm