RI DISTRICT 33 NEWS
 Article by Brian Crandall, and Photographic Image Credited to NBC 10 NEWS "The state of Rhode Island wins another round in court over its actions related to Johnson’s Pond in Coventry.
A federal appeals court Friday affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought against the state by the now-former owners of the reservoir, who still have another lawsuit pending against the town of Coventry. Soscia Holdings, a local family company, sued the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management in 2022, challenging the state law signed by Gov. Dan McKee that summer requiring the pond owners get DEM permission to raise and lower water levels. DEM subsequently found Soscia in violation of the law." Read the full article: Click/Tap here.
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Credit: From the Office of State Senator Leonidas "Lou" Raptakis - Press Release (11/21/25)
From the Chief of Staff at CCRI: As the school welcomed back thousands of students, he extended an invitation to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Student Services space on our Warwick Campus. The Student Services spaces were completely gutted and renovated thanks to a $12 million GO bond in 2021, transforming the space from a dark, non-accessible rabbit hole into a bright, spacious, and centralized new area, ready to welcome our students, including an elevator – something that was sorely lacking in the old space. State Senator Lou Raptakis was honored to be there and participated in the ribbon-cutting festivities.
 Credit: WPRI.com / 12 WPRI: “It’s important that we never forget,” Sen. Leonidas Raptakis said. “I think that’s the whole issue. You never forget, because if you forget something, history always repeats itself. We want to be vigilant and to prevent anything like this happening again.” To read the original story by Kayla Fish and Leah Crowley, click/tap here.
 Photos by Laura Paton/Rhode Island Current Rhode Island Current: "Sen. Leonidas P. Raptakis, a Coventry Democrat, presented a proclamation to William Pennoyer of the American Legion. The proclamation states that new legislation passed this year by the General Assembly allows teachers or administrators in Rhode Island public schools to hold a brief moment of silence after the pledge of allegiance on the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. The new law, ceremonially signed Thursday afternoon by Gov. Dan McKee, was modeled on a measure enacted in New York to commemorate the attacks on the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon." To view the complete article, click/tap here.
Raptakis, McEntee legislation to increase insurance coverage for hearing aids is signed into law7/10/2025  Pressreader (Insurance/Society): “New legislation signed by Gov. Dan McKee raises the insurance cap for hearing aids from $1,500 to $1,750 per ear and lets Rhode Islanders buy new devices every year instead of every three"... “Lawmakers note that children already receive $1,500 per ear, more than double the adult allowance. That disparity fueled the new bill, sponsored by Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee (D-Dist. 33, South Kingstown, Narragansett) and Sen. Leonidas P. Raptakis (D-Dist. 33, Coventry, West Greenwich). It will also be beneficial for parents with children who have hearing loss, with children possibly losing their expensive hearing aids more than adults.” ...Raptakis framed the measure as basic relief. ...“Too many Rhode Islanders are struggling these days, and the people of Rhode Island need some assistance and support. Hearing aids are critical to individuals who need them and rely upon them to go about their day,” he said. He added, “This legislation will keep more money in individuals’ pockets by increasing the amount insurance companies will pay to buy hearing aids.” Read the full article at Kent County Daily Times (Vol.CXXV No. 145) by Bill Seymour.
 Video Key Frame Credit: WJAR NBC-10 May 14, 2025 - WJAR: "Rhode Island lawmakers heard testimony on several gun bills on Wednesday," one being the RI Assault Weapons Ban Act (2025.) A 2nd Amendment rally took place at the RI Statehouse. Rhode Island Current: "Todd Patalano, and Sen. Leonidas Raptakis, a Coventry Democrat, voiced their opposition to the bill." For more information by WJAR click/tap here or, here from the RI Current.
 Credit: Rhode Island Current - Article by Christopher Shea and Photo by Michael Salerno Photo Taken Inside Providence Place Mail at Boscov's Department Store: "Those accused of working together to steal from retailers in Rhode Island could face felony charges under legislation under consideration in the state Senate. The bill sponsored by Sen. Leonidas Raptakis would impose up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000 if two or more people are found guilty (the same punishment given to a repeat offender who has taken over $100 worth of merchandise.)" Read or view the full news story at one of these resources: Rhode Island Current, Yahoo News, and WPRI.
 Credit: Capital TV - Senate Communications Office RI Senate, Capital TV: State Senator Lou Raptakis with the Hobey Baker Award recipients. Congrats! About the award: Click/Tap Here
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State Senator Raptakis in Rhode Island's district #33 (Coventry, East & West Greenwich). Please like the Senator on Facebook. 401-397-8345
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