Dear friends,
 

Last week, a recap: Monday I introduced a resolution to recognize DC statehood; there was a hearing to pass the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act; Monday night was Purim and I heard the megillah being read at Temple Emanu El. Tuesday I went to the kickoff for the effort to raise the RI Works amount in RI (welfare benefits); met the former Speaker of the Colorado House, Terrance Carroll, and introduced him from the Floor; right after I shared with my colleagues a little about the Purim story (you can watch here starting at 21:00).  I also went to orientation for parents and kids at Classical High School. Wednesday the Education Committee met, and I also had hearings on Ranked Choice Voting for presidential preference primaries and for an interstate licensing compact for physician assistants. Thursday I had five bills up for hearing - confirmatory adoption, resolution to ratify constitutional amendment on child labor, rules of the road for bicycles, green buildings and transition from gas powered lawn equipment. Friday I slept! No, not really. I caught up on work and had a bunch of meetings. 
 
This week is less busy. Tuesday there is a press conference on a package of equity statement bills at three and then a hearing on a bill I have that would ask legislators to attach an equity impact statement to our proposed bills. We should bring awareness of the equity impact of our legislation and this would get us talking about it. Thursday I have two juvenile justice bills up for hearing: one that will ensure that people under 18 are not interrogated without a parent or guardian present, and one that would clarify that juveniles under 14 may not be detained at the Training School. 
                                            

Here is the complete listing of committee calendars for next week; information about how to testify in writing is at the bottom of each agenda. To testify in person, show up and sign in with the committee clerk or on the papers outside the hearing room (and be ready for a long night - bring snacks!). 
 

                                                                              

Friday March 17, 6-9 p.m.
St. Pat's Shanty Sing
The Parlour, North Main Street





Spring Soiree Puzzical Chairs and Pie
Puzzlemaker Sarah Jane Lapp throws great parties and this is going to be so much fun!
Think musical chairs, with puzzles. Meet new people, listen to good music, do beautiful puzzles.
March 26 at 2 or 4 p.m. 
Eventbrite here. 

Monday March 28, 7 p.m.
Information Session about Ranked Choice Voting
Zoom - information to come




Lunch Break Office Hour with Rep. Kislak
Friday April 14, 11:30-12:30
Facebook Event here (with login information)





Farmer's Market and Artisans Market return to Lippitt Park May 6!!!! 



Hope Street Block Party
May 20th, 2023
Hope Street


Rochambeau Library Events
There's so much going on at our community library! 
Here's their calendar