@eastbayri: On Thursday, June 4 the general assembly passed legislation from @LoriUrsoRI and @RepMSDawson intended to protect animals from cruelty and neglect by empowering animal control officers to take immediate control of animals they find abandoned, neglected, injured or otherwise cruelly mistreated. The bill (2026-S 2151, 2026-H 7562) would allow municipal animal control officers to lawfully take charge of and provide adequate care to any animal found abandoned, neglected, cruelly treated or in a dangerous hoarding situation. Currently, this authority is only given to law enforcement agents of the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. “This bill is simple and about two things, common sense and protecting defenseless animals from abandonment, abuse and neglect,” said Rep. Dawson (D-Dist. 65 - East Providence). “While the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals does fine and admirable work, these crimes happen too frequently for the Society to handle this problem on its own. And it’s common sense to empower our local animal control officers with the ability to lawfully remove animals from dangerous or abusive situations, while also being lawfully able to provide the care and assistance that the animal may need.” Full story: eastbayri.com/stories/bill-e…

Remembering a great EP Townie.

Earlier today, @RepMSDawson hosted students from St. Mary Academy - Bay View at the State House. The students participated in a mock legislative session, led by Rep. Dawson, where they debated several bills and learned about how laws are made.

RT @maria48308: This is heartbreaking.

@RepMSDawson has been appointed as the second vice chair of the House Judiciary Committee by Speaker Joe Shekarchi. “The Judiciary Committee is one of the most important committees at the State House because it deals with serious legal issues that affect Rhode Islanders every single day. Whether we are talking about protecting residents from crime, unfair business practices, or outdated laws that negatively impact communities, this committee and its decisions help and support every Rhode Island resident. It’s an honor to be appointed to this position and I thank Speaker Shekarchi and my colleagues in the House for having faith in me to help lead this committee that touches so many lives,” said Rep. Dawson. More details: rilegislature.gov/pressrelea…

Here’s the full 60 Minutes segment on CECOT that Bari Weiss and CBS censored. #BoycottCBS

@RepMSDawson stopped by a Veterans Cafe held in East Providence today. @RI_VETS and @MealsRI host Veterans Cafes once a month across the state and are a FREE social dining experience for veterans and their loved ones. Local community partners also attend, so veterans can make one-on-one connections, access on-the-spot claims, and file for benefits over a nutritious meal.

She was a POLITICIAN‼️ Not a podcaster‼️

Legislation sponsored by Sen. @SamZurier and @RepMSDawson to enable the burying of high-voltage power lines between Bold Point Park in East Providence and India Point Park in Providence has become law. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelea…

Legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Whip @PTikoian66035 and @RepMSDawson to protect election officials and poll workers has been signed into law. Learn more: rilegislature.gov/pressrelea…

Compliments were rare among The Beatles Here's what McCartney says about this issue.

Another lesson in morals and humanitarian responsibility from a statesman. History will be very kind to W. Who knew?

Folks, we need to be concerned about this:

Just when I’ve lost faith in the American Dream they pull me back in again 👇

My support for Ukraine is unwavering. The UK stands with you, @ZelenskyyUa.

My personal favorite.

I have nothing else to say:

Conservative lawyer @gtconway3d: “I was a Republican from 1980 to 2018. I don't want the Republican party to be led by a fascist. But he’s a fascist…Is this the man you want your children and grandchildren to emulate?

“Bohemian Trumpsody” By @MarshSongs. EPIC!