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RI Senate HEARD testimony on gun bills (Plus a 2nd Amendment rally Well Attended)

5/14/2025

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RI Gun Rally
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.
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Johnson's Pond: New bill would protect recreational use

2/20/2024

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Johnson's Pond
Credit: Video Key Frame / Content / Story: WPRI.com (12) - Sarah Doiron
"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.
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Sen. Raptakis and Parents Propose Restructure Study for Coventry Schools

2/15/2024

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Credits: Warwick Post - Posted on February 15, 2024 by Rob Borkowski
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.

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Coventry proposal for school reconfiguration Withdrawn

2/8/2024

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"COVENTRY, R.I. (WPRI) — Coventry Superintendent Don Cowart has withdrawn his controversial proposal to reconfigure the district’s elementary schools..."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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Rhode Island Police Dogs Injured in the Line of Duty will receive medical care

9/29/2022

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Senator Raptakis
Rhode Island Senate State Senator Lou Raptakis spoke about the importance of treating our four-legged officers with dignity. This took place as the “Nero’s Law” was signed into law. RI K9s will receive medical care and transportation to a veterinary hospital if injured in the line of duty. Excerpt credit M. O'Brien's Facebook post

RI General Assembly News: “Not all heroes walk on two feet and I am glad that our heroic police K-9s will now be able to receive the care that they deserve if they are injured in the line of duty. I thank the sponsors, my colleagues in the General Assembly and Governor McKee for supporting this worthy piece of legislation,” said Senator Raptakis (D-Dist. 33). For more detailed information please reference:

General Assembly News
https://www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease/_layouts/15/ril.pressrelease.inputform/DisplayForm.aspx?List=c8baae31-3c10-431c-8dcd-9dbbe21ce3e9&ID=373016

Capital TV - Live Video Recording
https://ritv.devosvideo.com/show?video=5130665a1dbc...

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2022 Election Platform

8/1/2022

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General Assembly News

6/24/2022

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General Assembly Passes Child Endangerment Bill
"The General Assembly passed legislation (2022-H 7807, 2022-S 2808) introduced by Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee (D-Dist. 33, South Kingstown, Narragansett) and Sen. Leonidas P. Raptakis (D-Dist. 33, Coventry, East Greenwich, West Greenwich) that would establish felony penalties for guardians convicted of child endangerment. The bill would establish criminal penalties for a wanton or reckless act or omission of a parent, guardian or any other person who has custody or control of a child, where those acts or omissions result in substantial risk of serious bodily injury to the child or sexual abuse of a child in their care. The legislation now heads to the governor’s office for consideration." Read the Full News Release at General Assemble News.
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Dam Owners Across Rhode Island to Get Permission to Raise or Lower Water Levels

6/22/2022

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Sen Raptakis - Capital TV
Bill Passed (S 2181 Sub A) to Protect Johnson's Pond in Coventry Heading to Governor's Desk:
"The bill requires dam owners across Rhode Island to get permission to raise or lower water levels, or face a $60,000 fine per day." Read All About It by Jimmy Bentley (Patch Staff Reporter) and View the Live Video on Capital TV.
2022 S 2181 Sub A - Passed - RI - Raptakis
Relating to Water & Navigation - Dam Permits - Passage
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Lawmaker wants to give Coventry control over water levels at Johnson’s Pond

3/16/2022

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Johnson's Pond - Raptakis
COVENTRY, RI – WPRI Local News: The ongoing dispute between the owners of a Coventry pond and the residents who live around it has made its way to the R.I. State House. Johnson’s Pond has been a point of contention for residents since it was purchased by Soscia Holdings, LLC - last year… In an effort to intervene, Senator Lou Raptakis introduced a bill that would give the town control of the water levels.

Raptakis said Soscia Holdings is “taking drastic actions to manipulate water levels as a means of punishing residents who dare to complain about the company’s actions.”

“They’ve sought to limit residents’ access to the area by putting up gates, called the police to try to stop people from enjoying the pond, filed frivolous suits and even threatened to turn the pond into a solar panel farm,” Raptakis said. “There’s not a wetlands area this company wouldn’t trash if it meant putting money in their pockets.” Read the full article posted by: Sarah Doiron and Anita Baffoni - Click/Tap Here
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A Suggestion for the Rift Over Johnsons Pond

2/24/2021

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Johnson's Pond, Coventry, RI
Credits: NBC 10 I-Tean (Sky 10's - Parker Gavigan) / Johnsons Pond Civic Association
COVENTRY, RI (WJAR) ...State Senator Lou Raptakis, has suggested- "The General Assembly could be helpful in solving a growing rift between the pond's new owners and the town. ...People use the pond for fishing, boating, recreation, it's part of Coventry. To have some developer come there and try to use this as a money grab is absolutely unacceptable." Read the full, original, article at 10WJAR.

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