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Education, Health & Environment
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The RI General Assembly. Education, Health and Environment. Education, Health and Environment. Senator Paiva Weed top priorities include strengthening the education system, ensuring access to quality, affordable health care, and protecting our natural resources. She has worked to ensure that Rhode Islanders have access to quality health care, while also addressing costs. Quality Education to Support the Future of Rhode Island. Senator Paiva Weed has:. Provided state funding for full-day kindergarten a pr...
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About Teresa
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The RI General Assembly. Education, Health and Environment. M Teresa Paiva Weed (D District 13, Jamestown, Newport ) was first elected to the Rhode Island Senate in 1992. In January 2015, she was elected by her colleagues to serve her fourth term as President of the Senate. Senator Paiva Weed is the first woman in Rhode Island 's history to serve in this capacity. This year she was presented with the Susan L. Farmer Award for her leadership for women and for her work in enacting temporary caregiver i...
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Paiva Weed recognized for her support of legislation to reduce domestic violence
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The RI General Assembly. Education, Health and Environment. Paiva Weed recognized for her support of legislation to reduce domestic violence. Paiva Weed recognized for her support of legislation to reduce domestic violence. Wednesday, 21 September 2016. PAIVA WEED RECOGNIZED President of the. Read More. Governor signs Rhode Island Family Home Visiting Act into law. Wednesday, 07 September 2016. STATE HOUSE Gov. Gina Raimondo has signed legislation. Read More. Wednesday, 10 August 2016.
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Donate / Volunteer
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The RI General Assembly. Education, Health and Environment. During a difficult economic state, Senator Paiva Weed knows her constituents must cut expenses and save money. That is why she is especially grateful to those who have contributed funds to support District 13 and her representation at the state house. Thank you to all who have donated their time and money to the senator's campaign. Make checks payable to:. Paiva Weed for Senate Committee. Paiva Weed for Senate Committee. 139 Van Zandt Avenue.
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In the District
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The RI General Assembly. Education, Health and Environment. As state senator for Newport and Jamestown, Senator Paiva Weed has:. Lowered the toll rate on Pell Bridge for local residents;. Called for installation of center lane barriers for safety on the Pell Bridge, and increased enforcement of traffic safety laws on the bridge;. Supported the establishment of the Transportation Infrastructure Fund that invests in Rhode Island’s roads and bridges while eliminating tolls on the Sakonnet River;. Establishe...
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Economy & Jobs
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The RI General Assembly. Education, Health and Environment. Many Rhode Islanders continue to experience fear and hardship due to the economy. As Rhode Island recovers from the recession, Senator Paiva Weed is working to create an economic environment that fosters job creation and ensure that businesses can flourish. As in every year, it was her priority to pass a fair and equitable budget, which maintained competitiveness while making smart investments to help get Rhode Island’s economy on track. The bud...
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Jamestown
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The RI General Assembly. Education, Health and Environment. Jamestown began as a quiet island in Narragansett Bay and has emerged into a large tourist and boating community. Originally, the main form of transportation were ferries so the island did not become largely populated until 1969 when the Newport Claiborne Pell Bridge was built connecting Jamestown to Newport. Many popular films were set in Jamestown including "Me, Myself and Irene" and "Dan in Real Life". Or www.jamestownrichamber.com. This area...
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Moving beyond minimal: Fighting for paid family and medical leave
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The RI General Assembly. Education, Health and Environment. Moving beyond minimal: Fighting for paid family and medical leave. Although this column was written 26 years ago, the concepts are still top of mind for many, including Rhode Island Senate President Teresa Paiva Weed, who had saved the column and recently shared it with us. Read more at The Hill. Paiva Weed recognized for her support of legislation to reduce domestic violence. Wednesday, 21 September 2016. Wednesday, 07 September 2016.
