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Governor signs bill allowing AA/NA meetings during a state of emergency
STATE HOUSE — Legislation introduced by Rep. Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson (D-Dist. 21, Warwick) and Sen. Melissa A. Murray (D-Dist. 24, Woonsocket, North Smithfield) to permit Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous to hold meetings during a declared disaster emergency has become law….
R.I. Senate leadership unveils bills aimed at lowering drug prices
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Melissa A. Murray, D-Woonsocket, to limit the copay for prescription insulin to $50 for a 30-day supply for health plans that provide coverage for insulin.
This Could Be the Next State to Secure ‘Roe’ Protections
Despite a powerful anti-choice lobby and the presence of anti-choice Democrats who have blocked the bill in the past, many Rhode Island lawmakers are determined to protect abortion rights.
…Many of the newcomers are champions of the bill—like state Sen. Melissa Murray (D-Woonsocket, North Smithfield), who told Rewire.News she has heard from an increasing number of constituents who want the bill to move out of committee and come to a full vote….