Rick Lawson Frog & Toad Katherine Kazarian Rep. Terri Cortvriend 🟧 John J. Lombardi Just in case anyone missed the meeting, it's available to view on demand as well: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/9059?site…

Thank you to everyone who participated.

Happening now: the House Small Business Committee, chaired by Carol Hagan McEntee, is meeting to hear from small businesses that have been negatively impacted by the closure of the westbound portion of the Washington Bridge.

Katherine Kazarian (D-Dist. 63, East Providence, Pawtucket) has…

Was very heartened by the House Committee for Small Business’s spirit of creative problem solving and potential solutions to help RI small biz. Rhode Island House of Representatives Katherine Kazarian Rep. Terri Cortvriend 🟧 John J. Lombardi

In 1993, an exploratory committee chaired by the late Rhode Island Chief Justice Joseph Weisberger recommended the creation of a law school in Rhode Island....and so, in 1993, Roger Williams Law was established.

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, RWU Law held a reception prior to today's…

Go Townies! Secretary Amore joined Representative Kazarian for a mock session at the State House to speak with students taking civics classes at East Providence High School. Learn more about opportunities to bring your classroom to the State House here: sos.ri.gov/divisions/civi….

Earlier today, Katherine Kazarian hosted a group of students from East Providence High School at the State House.

The students participated in a mock legislative session, led by Rep. Kazarian, where they debated different bills, including whether the drinking age should be lowered to 18.…

UPDATE: RI Equality in Abortion Coverage Act co-sponsors Katherine Kazarian and Sen. Bridget Valverde criticized “interference by these extremist Republicans.' Kazarian said, “We cannot allow hate and the anti-women’s healthcare movement to spread to our state.'
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Republicans in Congress are attacking the $1.8M in federal funding Sheldon Whitehouse & Senator Jack Reed secured for Women & Infants Hospital.

Read how Katherine Kazarian & Bridget Valverde, co-sponsors of the EACA passed in '23, respond to Republican attempts to interfere with women’s health:

Congressional Republicans are attacking the $1.8M in funding for Women & Infants Hospital secured by Sheldon Whitehouse & Senator Jack Reed.

Read responses by Katherine Kazarian & Bridget Valverde, EACA co-sponsors in 2023, featured in the Rhode Island Democratic Party's newest release.
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Such an honor to be receiving the ‘Community Hero Award’ by Rhode Island House of Representatives ⚓️🌊

The event will be held next Thursday March 28th at the R.I. Statehouse 3pm 🙏🏽☺️

Cheers to Chairwoman Kathleen Fogarty for reminding us that immigrants from everywhere continue to make our country better. Can’t think of a better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Rhode Island House of Representatives

Reminder to RI voters - if you want to vote by mail in the April 2 presidential primary, the deadline to apply. for a mail ballot is tomorrow (you can do so online)

'Dumbledore's nice, but he seems kind of old, so I'm voting Voldemort.'

NEW: Gabe Amo has introduced his first bill as a lead sponsor - a bipartisan measure to stop US military aid for Azerbaijan due to its treatment of Armenians

Cosponsors are Republicans Mike Lawler (NY) + Guy Bilirakis (FL) and Democrat Frank Pallone (NJ) wpri.com/news/politics/…

Rhode Island Current: An East Bay lawmaker has introduced legislation that would require the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) to produce a monthly public report with updates on the response to the partial closure of the Washington Bridge.

House Majority Whip State…

EP's Valarie Lawson, the No. 3 Senate Dem, says East Bay senators are 'submitting legislation next week to ensure the transparency and accountability our constituents need' on the Washington Bridge

Not yet backing this new bill intro'd by Katherine Kazarian & co.: wpri.com/target-12/new-…

The Washington Bridge needs to be fixed as quickly as possible & in order to do that, we need information. I am proud to sponsor legislation w/ members of the East Bay delegation that will require RIDOT to submit a public report each month w/ updates pertaining to the bridge.

.Katherine Kazarian says 'the lack of clear information regarding this significant problem has been particularly frustrating for so many people.'

A new bill would require more info from RIDOT on the Washington Bridge project. bostonglobe.com/2024/02/29/met…

Earlier today, Katherine Kazarian met with a group of Rhode Island College students who were visiting the State House. The students are pursuing master's degrees in social work.

We mourn the passing of Senator Frank Lombardo, who was a fierce advocate for the people of Johnston, the community he so loved. He was an exemplary public servant, a champion of small business, and a true gentleman.