“The magnitude of the cannabis legislation, specifically the state-initiated expungement piece, is without equal,” said Representative Leonela Felix (Democrat, District 61, Pawtucket), who took the lead on ensuring that the bill was amended to include automatic expungement.
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Democratic-led House votes 52 to 13 for the Let RI Vote Act while rejecting amendments proposed by Republicans. Governor McKee vows to sign the bill into law.
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In the midst of what health care providers are call a “mental health state of emergency for Rhode Island children,” Rhode Island State Representative Marcia Ranglin-Vassell and Senator Sandra Cano are calling for the passage of their Trauma-Informed Schools Act to implement trauma-informed practices in schools throughout the state.
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The House has passed legislation that would start a program for the redistribution of unused prescription medication to aid those who cannot afford or access their prescription.
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House Speaker Shekarchi and Majority Leader Blazejewski talk about expanding affordable housing, legalizing marijuana, achieving Act on Climate goals.
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“We already making steps,” said state Rep. Chris Blazejewski. “We hit the goal in 2020, we’re on our way to hitting the goal in 2030 and we need to have a long-term plan to hit the net zero by 2050.”
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