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Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this year: https://t.co/inveMaAQke

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Today, Senator V. Susan Sosnowski joined @RhodeIslandDEM and others to kick off RI Grown Week at Farm Fresh Rhode Island in Providence. As part of the event, Senator Sosnowski was honored with the Year of the Woman Farmer award from @NASDAnews.

Watch: https://t.co/OKIzVQopFA

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Today, Senate President Pro Tempore @hannagallo27 and other members of the Senate joined the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Rhode Island (@ACSCANRI) for its 13th annual Research Breakfast at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick.

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Today, Senate Finance Chairman @SenLouDiPalma joined the Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island for its 2026 Annual Conference at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in Cranston.

Watch here: https://t.co/xFI8RTebCn

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Today, Senate President Pro Tempore @hannagallo27 and Rep. David A. Bennett joined leaders of @CCRINews and @universityofri for the announcement of a new, fully online registered nurse to bachelor of science (RN-to-BS) program.

Learn more: https://t.co/mSzA4vTcGL

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On Monday, Senate President Valarie J. Lawson and other members of the Senate took part in the Economic Progress Institute’s 15th annual Policy & Budget Conference.

Watch: https://t.co/0rMmE3nnWX

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On Monday, Senator @SenLouDiPalma and Rep. @CotterforRI joined the Rhode Island Green Bond Initiative at the Crescent Park Carousel in East Providence for the kickoff of the campaign for this year's $55M Green Bond.

More: https://t.co/WuUp5DEwaz

Watch: https://t.co/F0EF1I750D

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Today, current and former members of the Senate took part in a ribbon-cutting at @RWPZoo's new Conservation Education Center. The event included a dedication to the late Senator Maryellen Goodwin in honor of her support for the zoo and its mission.

Watch: https://t.co/WYnAhCtZgJ

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We are saddened to learn of the passing of Suzanne Magaziner. The deepest condolences of all of us in the Senate are with Congressman Magaziner, Ira, and their family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.

[Seth Magaziner @SethMagaziner]

Yesterday our mother Suzanne passed peacefully at home in Bristol.

She was kind, generous, and committed to social justice. She lit up every room she was in. I feel so fortunate to have had her as a mother, and try every day to live up to her example.

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On Monday, members of the Senate took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the @universityofri's new Fine Arts Center, which includes a choral room dedicated to the late Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio.

Learn more: https://t.co/ArbmHuxrj0

Watch: https://t.co/jDonf30HCi

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Today, Senate Majority Leader Frank Ciccone and Sen. Bridget Valverde helped celebrate @RIPTA_RI's addition of 50 new Model 1 Frontrunner vans to replace aging paratransit fleet vehicles and expand capacity for RIde and Flex On Demand service.

Watch here: https://t.co/I37HRcyEps

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On Monday, Sen. @hannagallo27, Rep. @sdonovanbristol, @GovDanMcKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green kicked off the 2026-27 Attendance Matters RI campaign, announcing the 4th consecutive year of decreased chronic absenteeism.

Learn more: https://t.co/nHNdJbpIwc

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Rhode Island recently made history with the creation of a special commemorative license plate honoring Dominican heritage, culture and identity. The law authorizing the plates was introduced by Sen. Ana B. Quezada and Rep. Grace Diaz.

Learn more: https://t.co/cbPjemIUoK

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Legislation sponsored by Senator Leonidas P. Raptakis and Representative Matthew S. Dawson to protect children left unattended in cars was ceremonially signed by Governor Dan McKee last week.

Learn more: https://t.co/AmlJcTQpSw

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Statement from Presidentof the Senate @Val_Lawson Majority Leader Frank Ciccone and Majority Whip @PTikoian66035 on the passing of former Senator Stephen Alves:

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@RIHouseofReps @MASSforRep & @RISenate Leader Frank Ciccone showcase the positive contributions of Siemens technology, helping to level the playing field and prepare Rhode Island’s workforce for the field.
📽️ to watch @RICapitolTV video of event: https://t.co/epRC1FY0Ah

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Legislation from Sen. Pamela J. Lauria and Rep. Susan R. Donovan was ceremonially signed into law Friday to create a special license plate that will support colon cancer awareness efforts in honor of the late Senate Majority Whip Maryellen Goodwin.

More: https://t.co/PBWkBPEZ7x

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On Friday, legislation from Sen. Melissa Murray and Rep. Rebecca Kislak was ceremonially signed into law, phasing out dangerous rat poisons that harm wildlife and creating a pilot program to help communities with safer rodent control alternatives.

More: https://t.co/e7a68LETbv

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Senate Majority Whip @PTikoian66035 and Rep. @TinaSpearsRI joined @GovDanMcKee today for the ceremonial signing of a law that grants Eagle Scouts and Girl Scout Gold Award recipients automatic admission to RI’s public colleges and universities.

More info: https://t.co/c2gOUn8aVz