Michael McCaffrey

Father of four, husband, practicing attorney, and former majority leader of the @RISenate.

[Rhode Island Senate @RISenate]

Today at Warwick’s Meadowbrook Terrace, @MeghanEKallman joined @GovDanMcKee, @SenMcCaffrey, @RISpeaker and other community leaders to celebrate RI’s latest steps to improve housing access and affordability.

Learn more: https://t.co/r7kaptaytZ

Watch here: https://t.co/8bGSjJfakh

[Governor Dan McKee @GovDanMcKee]

Now is the moment to harness our momentum and invest in housing. My Administration — with strong partnership from federal, state and local leaders — is doing that. Our budget invests a quarter-billion dollars in housing, the largest housing investment in RI history.
#RImomentum

[Rhode Island Senate @RISenate]

.@SenMcCaffrey joined @GovDanMcKee, @RISpeaker, @SenJackReed and others in Warwick this morning as @BreezeAirways announced it will establish a base of operations at Rhode Island TF Green International Airport (@IFlyRhodeIsland).

Watch the full event: https://t.co/KY2ssemT13

[Governor Dan McKee @GovDanMcKee]

Like all Rhode Islanders, I take tremendous pride in our beaches and coastline. I'm proud to declare Sunday, July 31st the 33rd Governor's Bay Day. That means:

🏖️Free parking at all state beaches
🚌Free RIPTA beach bus service
🎣Free saltwater fishing all weekend

#GovBayDay

[Michael McCaffrey @SenMcCaffrey]

Happy 4th of July! I hope everyone has a great time celebrating the holiday!

[Michael McCaffrey @SenMcCaffrey]

One of my many fond memories will be securing resources for the @TrudeauCenter to support the important work they do. Go Tigers!

[J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center @TrudeauCenter]

Feels like a perfect time to show off the 2022 uniforms that a @SenMcCaffrey legislative grant gave our @SORhodeIsland Trudeau Tigers! 🙏

[Michael McCaffrey @SenMcCaffrey]

It is with a heavy heart that after nearly three decades in the State Senate I am deciding not to seek reelection to an institution that I deeply admire and respect. Please see my full statement below.

[Michael McCaffrey @SenMcCaffrey]

I am repulsed and saddened by the violent events that took place at the State House last night. For the second campaign in a row @JenRourke29 has been subject to abuse - this time physical. Violence of any kind has no place in our democracy.

[Michael McCaffrey @SenMcCaffrey]

@KendraForRI included in the proposal presented to the Legislature in January, or in the budget the House sent to the Senate last week. We plan to address this issue in the 2023 session. (2/2)

[Michael McCaffrey @SenMcCaffrey]

@KendraForRI In anticipation of a decision like today’s Supreme Court ruling the Senate acted in 2019 to codify Roe v Wade into state law. As a result no Rhode Islander is losing rights today. The EACA has financial implications and should be considered as part of the budget but was not (1/2)

[Michael McCaffrey @SenMcCaffrey]

When we embarked on the current session in January, our shared goal was to take transformational action for the state of Rhode Island and tonight, we approved a budget that invests in our future … and gives immediate relief to the people of our state.

[RICapitolTVOBrien @RICapitolTVOB]

@SenMcCaffrey and @LeonelaFelix sponsored legislation making definitions of “rifle” and “shotgun” consistent with federal law, prohibiting the open carry of these weapons *loaded* in the public.@RISenate @RIHouseofReps

[Michael McCaffrey @SenMcCaffrey]

Happy Father’s Day to all of the Dads out there. I hope you are all enjoying the day.

[Rhode Island Senate @RISenate]

Senate approves @SenMcCaffrey’s bill to address lead pipes: https://t.co/jCbwlRoml4

[Rhode Island Senate @RISenate]

Senate approves @SenMcCaffrey’s bill to strengthen hospital merger review process: https://t.co/cmoL8VLyMI

[Childhood Lead Action Project @LeadSafeKidsRI]

tonight the @RISenate Health and Human Services Committee passed S-2765, which would create a plan to replace all lead service lines statewide in the next 10 years! thx @SenMcCaffrey @SenatorMillerRI @DawnEuer and the other sponsors and committee members! #LeadFreeWaterRI

[Michael McCaffrey @SenMcCaffrey]

I had a great time marching in the Gaspee Days Parade today, especially on such a beautiful day. It was nice to see many great friends and supporters!

[Rhode Island Senate @RISenate]

Senate approves @SenMcCaffrey’s legislation to increase penalties for wage theft, employee misclassification: https://t.co/CbyPU0PwbV

[Michael McCaffrey @SenMcCaffrey]

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them." - John F. Kennedy