#DSTRONG, Twin River & Pawn Shops: This Week at the State House
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#DSTRONG, Twin River & Pawn Shops: This Week at the State House
General Assembly proclaims Jan. 20, 2016, #DSTRONG Day
Dorian Murray, the 8-year-old Westerly boy suffering from untreatable cancer who became a worldwide sensation, was honored by both chambers of the General Assembly who declared Jan. 20, 2016, as #DSTRONG Day. Senate Minority Leader Dennis L. Algiere (R-Dist. 38, Charlestown, South Kingstown, Westerly) submitted the resolution in the Senate while Rep. Brian Patrick Kennedy (D-Dist. 38, Hopkinton, Westerly) submitted the resolution in the House.
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‘Good Samaritan Act passes House’
The Rhode Island House of Representatives voted on and passed The Good Samaritan Overdose Prevention Act of 2016. Sponsored by House Committee on Municipal Government Chairman Robert E. Craven (D-Dist. 32, North Kingstown), the act exempts from liability and provides immunity for violations of probation and/or parole to any person who administers an opioid antagonist to another person to prevent a drug overdose.
Rep. McNamara introduces legislation changing car tax assessments
Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) has introduced legislation that would gradually change the way car value is assessed for taxes from clean retail value to trade-in value. The bill would amend car tax statutes so that the assessment of used motor vehicles would be reduced to 95 percent of clean retail value for the first year after passage, then 90 percent of the clean retail value for the subsequent year, and thereafter 100 percent of the average trade-in value.
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Assembly leaders submit Twin River Tiverton bill
House Majority Leader John J. DeSimone (D-Dist. 5, Providence) and Senate Majority Whip Maryellen Goodwin (D-Dist. 1, Providence) have submitted legislation necessary to allow Twin River to transfer its operations at Newport Grand to a new facility in Tiverton, pending approval from voters statewide and in Tiverton.
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Rep. Fellela looks to protect animals with euthanasia criteria legislation
In an effort to give the state’s animals an additional degree of protection, Rep. Deborah A. Fellela (D-Dist. 43, Johnston) has introduced a bill that establishes a list of conditions that must be met before an animal shelter is authorized to euthanize an animal. The proposed legislation would amend Rhode Island’s animal care law by compelling animal shelters to meet certain guidelines.
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Rep. Lancia announces 2016 as Year of the Veteran
Rep. Robert B. Lancia (R-Dist. 16, Cranston) held a press conference announcing 2016 as the “Year of the Veteran.” He discussed legislation he is introducing this session to benefit veterans across the state, including those who have retired, own their own businesses, or are seeking to start their own businesses in the state.
The Cranston representative has created a working group to develop legislation aimed at veterans in all stages of life.
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Rep. Bennett introduces bill discouraging sale of stolen goods at pawn shops
Rep. David A. Bennett (D-Dist. 20, Warwick, Cranston) has introduced legislation that would subject pawn shop owners to criminal penalties and civil liability for not only the purchase price, but also interest and lawyer’s fees for anyone to whom they sell stolen property if they refuse to grant that person a refund.
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Senate Judiciary Committee hears bills on powdered alcohol, caffeine
The Senate Committee on Judiciary met to consider 2016-S 2056. Sponsored by Sen. Elizabeth A. Crowley (D-Dist. 16, Central Falls, Pawtucket), the bill prohibits the sale of powdered caffeine to any person under the age of 18 and the possession of powdered caffeine by anyone under 18 or the possession of powered caffeine on a school premises or public playground. Also heard was 2016-S 2061, sponsored by Senator Crowley, which would make the possession of an alcohol without liquid device a crime punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment and 2016-S 2059, sponsored by Sen. Frank S. Lombardo III (D-Dist. 25, Johnston), which would make the possession, purchase or sale of powdered alcohol a crime punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000. All three bills were recommended for passage by the committee.
#DStrong All Over The World
Thousands gather at Misquamicut Beach
Photo courtesy of Tim Yakaitis/DroneOn
Wheel of Fortune's Vanna White
"We love you Dorian! #DStrong"
Photo courtesy of Vanna White's Facebook page
Adam Sandler
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski
Photo courtesy of Prayers for Dorian Facebook page
Justin Bieber
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft
Photo courtesy of Prayers for Dorian Facebook page
Legendary Comic Book Writer Stan Lee
Photo courtesy of Facebook
#dstrong from Kenya
Photo courtesy of Henry Maitha on twitter
Jimmy Baron Jr. and Proximus Spirou in Belgium
Photo courtesy of Spirou basketball on twitter
Staff of the China Daily newspaper
Photo courtesy of bbc
Providence Public Safety
Rock 95 in Australia
Photo courtesy of Prayers for Dorian Facebook Page
Conan O'Brien
"Westerly kids have to stick together. Stay strong, Dorian, we are all thinking of you! #DStrong"
Photo courtesy of Conan O Brien's Twitter account
From the Great Wall of China
Photo courtesy of the Prayers for Dorian facebook page
Paula Abdul
Photo courtesy of Paula Abdul's twitter account
Navigant Credit Union
Photo courtesy of Navigant
U.S. Ambassador to China Max Baucus and wife Melodee Hanes
Photo courtesy of USMissionCN Twitter
Former Red Sox Play-by-Play Man Don Orsillo
"Thoughts are with you #dstrong."
Photo courtesy of Don Orsillo's twitter account
Providence College Friars men's basketball
Photo courtesy of PC men's basketball twitter
Former New England Patriot Patrick Pass
Photo courtesy of Prayers for Dorian Facebook page
Senator Jack Reed
"Dorian: You have a megawatt smile & you’re inspiration to many. Stay #DStrong!"
Photo courtesy of Jack Reed's Twiter account
Connecticut State Police
Photo courtesy of Connecticut State Police twitter
Former New England Patriot Lawyer Milloy
Photo courtesy of Prayers for Dorian Facebook Page
Governor Gina Raimondo
"Rhode Island is staying strong for our hero Dorian #DStrong"
Photo courtesy of Gina Raimondo's twitter account
Providence Fire Department
Photo courtesy of Providence Fire Deparment's facebook
Rhode Island State Police
"You're a trooper, Dorian. We support #DStrong."
Photo courtesy of Rhode Island State Police Twitter account
Mystic Aquarium
Photo Courtesy of Prayers for Dorian Facebook page
Providence Bruins Players Tommy Cross and Brandon DeFazio
Photo courtesy of Providence Bruins on twitter
Rhode Island State Police K9
Photo courtesy of RI State Police Twitter
Johnson & Wales Men's Basketball Team
"We are proud to honor Dorian Murray in his D Strong campaign! He has been fighting cancer since he was 4. He is currently 8 now and the doctors told him there is nothing more that they can do. Dorions last wish is to become famous with the hashtag#dstrong Anything is possible so we think we should all make it happen. He has already taken the internet by storm so let's keep it going. Prayers go out to your family. Stay strong. We love you!��
JWU basketball is #DSTRONG"
Photo courtesy of Facebook
Narragansett Beer
"Stronger than the tallest of boys. #dstrong"
Photo courtesy of Narragansett Beer twitter
DSTRONG in Ghana
Photo courtesy of twitter
Hot 96.9 in Boston
Photo Courtesy of twitter
NE Revs Star Charlie Davies
"Dorian is eight years old and has been battling cancer. Support Dorian's dream of becoming famous!!"
Photo courtesy of Charlie Davies twitter
Boston University Women's Hockey
Music Star Lance Bass of NSYNC Fame
"I stand with Dorian! #DStrong #D-Strong"
Photo courtesy of Lance Bass' Twitter account
URI Rams Men's Basketball Team
"We are thinking of you Dorian #DStrong"
Photo courtesy of URI twitter
Congressman Jim Langevin
"Dorian is such a brave young man & I hope his wish comes true #DStrong"
Photo courtesy of Jim Langevin's twitter account
Hasbro Hospital Staff
"Members of our Oncology staff: proud to show support for & be part of #DStrong movement. #PrayingforDorian."
Photo courtesy of Hasbro Hospital's twitter
Bryant University Men's Hockey
Rhode Island EMA
"RIEMA stands with Dorian and his family! Don't just be strong, be #DStrong"
Photo courtesy of RI EMA on twitter
URI Fans at The Ryan Center
"Rhody Nation is #DStrong!"
Photo courtesy of URI on twitter
TD Garden
"Sending our love and support to Dorian Murray! We're all thinking of you. #DStrong"
Photo courtesy of TD Garden twitter account
James Woods
Photo courtesy of Woods' Twitter
Actor Kevin James
Photo courtesy of Facebook
Patriots Linebacker Jerod Mayo
Photo courtesy of Jerod Mayo's Twitter account
