U.S. consumers shouldn’t pay more for natural gas so big corporations can profit by sending it overseas. The pause on new approvals of LNG exports is critical to examine the impacts on U.S. consumers & the environment.
Open for Business!
@RIBBAbiz
’s new HQ on Smith Street is a small biz development hub that helps expand opportunity for RI entrepreneurs. Proud to join
@SenWhitehouse
to earmark $1.5M to help RIBBA launch this initiative & grow small businesses.
After years of federal investment in RI infrastructure at
@NavStaNewportRI
, we broke ground on
@NOAA
’s new Marine Operations Center – Atlantic right here in Newport. This NOAA hub will bring some premiere ocean research jobs, vessels, & operations to the Ocean State.
Joined
@RIKidsCount
for 30th annual Fact Book release. For 30 years, RI KIDS COUNT has been promoting children’s health & well-being, helping to turn policy ideas into action, & making a positive difference for kids, families, & communities. Thank you!
Art lovers of all ages should get up & van Gogh to the
@WarwickMall
to check out the 2024 HS Art Competition. Congrats to Zachary, Willow, Elina, and all these amazing student artists & their equally talented teachers for their outstanding work!
#LibrariansRock
! Pleased to join 2024 URI Library & Info Studies grads and their families for the annual
@URI_GSLIS
awards ceremony. These dedicated literacy leaders are championing access to tech & information to help support & create new opportunities for our communities.
Joined Mayor
@JosephPolisena
, students, families & educators to kickoff construction of Johnston’s new elementary school. Once it’s completed, this modern facility will be a tremendous community asset for generations to come.
At
@GrowSmartRI
’s Power of Place Summit today to visit w/ local community stakeholders & advocates and talk about how we can boost collaboration to address some of our state’s most pressing needs & strengthen RI’s economy.
The Biggest Week in American Birding is BACK.
To all birdwatchers heading to Northwest Ohio, try not to get canary-ed away enjoying the Warbler Capital of the World & the beauti-fowl shores of Lake Erie.
NEW: $28.65M in federal funding will put RIers to work replacing aging lead pipes that are a serious public health concern. Everyone should have access to safe, clean drinking water & our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is delivering for RI.
Giving all Americans the option to choose Medicare would help ensure they get quality, affordable care they need when they need it. Joined
@SenJeffMerkley
in reintroducing the
#ChooseMedicare
Act to give Americans another choice to keep health costs down.
No one should go bankrupt over medical expenses. We all deserve excellent care at an affordable price. That’s why
@ChrisMurphyCT
and I teamed up on the Choose Medicare Act—creating a Part “E” that EVERYONE can choose if it’s right for them.
At Approps hearing, spoke w/
@SecretaryPete
about Washington Bridge closure and how
@USDOT
can be a partner to advance solutions and rebuild as quickly & efficiently as possible. State must do its part & I will keep pressing feds to do theirs.
Saturday marks 248 years since RI became the first colony to declare ourselves independent from the British Crown. This year’s Rhode Island Independence Day celebration coincides with the refurbishment of the
#IndependentMan
.
During
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
, let’s promote hope & healing. If you’re in crisis, remember that help is available & you’re never alone. That’s why I helped create
@988Lifeline
, to ensure there’s always someone there who is trained to help.
Visited
@PascoagFire
this morning to tour their brand-new Engine 44, which was acquired w/ $579k federal AFG grant I helped secure. Thanks to Chief Dexter for showing me around & telling me about the new capabilities this fire truck is giving the station.
Joined new team of
@AmeriCorps
Nat’l Civilian Community Corps members at
@BGCnewport
for a clean up & maintenance project at Camp Grosvenor. This dedicated team is working to boost the Club’s capacity to make a positive impact on local youth. Thankful for their efforts!