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04/29/2025
Lawson elected President of the Rhode Island Senate
The Rhode Island Senate on Tuesday elected Valarie J. Lawson (D-Dist. 14, East Providence) as Senate President, succeeding the late Dominick J. Ruggerio. Additionally, the Senate’s Democratic Caucus elected Frank A. Ciccone III (D-Dist. 7, Providence, Johnston) as its Majority Leader, a post in which he succeeds Sen. Lawson.


  
04/29/2025
Media Advisory: Senate to honor President Dominick J. Ruggerio during Wednesday session
he Rhode Island Senate will honor the late Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio during its session on Wednesday, April 30. 



  
04/14/2025
Rep. McEntee introduces bottle bill
Based on recommendations from the Special Joint Legislative Commission to Study and Provide Recommendations to Protect our Environment and Natural Resources from Plastic Bottle Waste, Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee has introduced legislation (2025-H 6207) that would drastically increase recycling rates in Rhode Island, particularly with food and beverage waste.  Representative McEntee was a co-chair of the commission.


  
04/07/2025
Bill would establish guardrails on internet platforms used by kids
Senate Majority Leader Valarie J. Lawson and Rep. Megan L. Cotter have introduced legislation to require social media platforms, apps and other online services and products that are likely to be used by children to design their products to protect them.