"STATE HOUSE – Sen. Leonidas P. Raptakis (D-Dist. 33, Coventry, East Greenwich, West Greenwich) plans to reintroduce legislation to allow teachers in public schools to hold a brief moment of silence to recognize the anniversary of the tragic attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The proposal, which he has introduced in the past, is modeled on a measure enacted in New York to commemorate the attacks on the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon. “It’s important to recognize this terrible moment in our history and to memorialize those who lost their lives or loved ones on that day,” said Senator Raptakis. “I hope that the legislature will take action on this legislation to allow Rhode Island educators to join with their colleagues in New York in having the chance to honor future anniversaries.” View the complete press release at: RI General Assembly
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"WEST WARWICK, RI — At West Warwick Town Hall on Wednesday, Governor Dan McKee was joined by Secretary of State Gregg Amore and bill sponsors Representative Patricia Serpa (D-District 27) and Senator Leonidas Raptakis (D-District 33) for a ceremonial bill signing of 2418A /7662, which allow unaffiliated voters to remain unaffiliated after participating in a party primary. The bills also codify an unaffiliated voter’s right to participate in a primary of their choosing even when they may have voted in a different party’s primary previously."
Read the press release at RI General Assembly "STATE HOUSE – Sen. Leonidas P. Raptakis is praising today’s court ruling affirming the town’s condemnation of the pond that transfers ownership of Johnson’s Pond to the residents of Coventry. “This has been a long time coming and the residents of Johnson’s Pond and Coventry will no longer by harassed and victimized by the environmental terrorism that has devastated the pond and the community for too long. Justice was truly served this morning and this ruling is a huge victory for everyone who has made wonderful and lasting memories on this beloved natural resource,” said Senator Raptakis (D-Dist. 33, Coventry, West Greenwich). Senator Raptakis has been fighting for the property rights of residents who live on Johnson’s Pond and the environmental health of the pond for several years." View the press release at: RI General Assembly Governor signs bill allowing independent voters to automatically disaffiliate after primary voting6/26/2024 "STATE HOUSE — Gov. Dan McKee has signed legislation introduced by Rep. Patricia A. Serpa and Sen. Leonidas P. Raptakis allowing independent voters in primary elections to automatically disaffiliate. Under previous law, when a voter who was not affiliated with any political party chose to vote in a party primary, that voter was automatically registered as being affiliated with that party. Those voters couldchoose to disaffiliate immediately by filling out a form. The new law (2024-H 7662, 2024-S 2418A) makes that disaffiliation automatic for all independent voters."
Read the complete press release at: RI General Assembly EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI): "Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights - clears the Senate. LEOBOR sets the rules for police officers who are investigated for misconduct, including what information is and isn’t shareable during the disciplinary process. This bill also heads to McKee for a signature.
These are the proposed reforms:
Automatic Disaffiliation for Unaffiliated Primary Voters ...The third and final bill, which also passed the Senate, would allow unaffiliated voters who vote in a primary election to stay that way. If an unaffiliated voter casts a ballot in a primary, they automatically become affiliated with that party. They can disaffiliate by either updating their information online or filling out a form. This bill, introduced by state Rep. Patricia Serpa and state Sen. Leonidas Raptakis, would remove that hurdle." For the complete story by WPRI click/tap here. "COVENTRY, RI (WPRI) — State lawmakers are standing firm in their commitment to support Coventry residents living along Johnson’s Pond... RI State Senator Leonidas Raptakis and Representative Thomas Noret have introduced legislation that would protect residents’ use of the pond for recreational purposes." To see and read more on this latest development - click/tap here.
Warkick Post: Coventry, RI "...Minutes before Superintendent Don Cowart withdrew his Coventry Schools restructure plan, RI State Senator Lou Raptakis suggested a study committee to examine the idea in depth. While he agreed with the decision to table the idea, Raptakis said, a community approach to gather information and input into what the benefits, cons, costs and work required to put the plan into effect would be is in order." ...More - Click/tap here.
"COVENTRY, R.I. (WPRI) — Coventry Superintendent Don Cowart has withdrawn his controversial proposal to reconfigure the district’s elementary schools..." "WJAR: Senator Reptakis suggested the town form a study commission." RI Stare Senator Lou Raptakis "I think the town council should be involved, the school committee should be involved, parents, teachers, teachers union." Click/tap on these links NBC10, CBS12, and ABC6 for the full story.
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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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