“Never underestimate a public school teacher” Tim Walz

What an honor to meet and hear from the legendary labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta who co-founded the United Farm Workers United Farm Workers with Cesar Chavez and organized with RI’s own George Nee. What a special treat! Si Se Puede! With James A. Diossa

Happy Birthday LeeAnn Byrne, a true pro’s pro. No one tougher, smarter, more compassionate, or better equipped to serve the people of Rhode Island. On top of all that, I’m blessed to call her a dear and loyal friend.

#OTD August 23, 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt delivered a speech on the steps of City Hall in Providence. He declared the National Government as the appropriate mechanism to curb the growing problem of trusts, unbound by law & influencing politics. #OnThisDay #RhodeIsland

We’ll be there! Will you? This event is a great opportunity for micro entrepreneurs, small business owners, and non-profit leaders! Go to diversitybusinessexhibit.com

Diet Coke >Pepsi #dietcokechallenge

RI Honor Flight George S. Farrell Meet and Greet preparing for the September 29th Flight. Humbled to be with these men and women who have served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Donate to this great program at rihonorflight.com With Ernie Almonte CPA

Good morning from Central Falls with some of my faves Gregg Amore Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore and LeeAnn Byrne. We had a great breakfast and conversation at La Hacienda in celebration of #centralfallsrestaurantweek and of course the Diet Coke had to take part. centralfallsri.gov/community/page…

Curious about your community's voter turnout? The 2024 Primary Elections RI Turnout Tracker is now live! Track early voting, mail ballots, and Primary Day turnout on September 10. Note: Results are unofficial and do not represent final voting tallies. …-turnout-tracker-ridos.hub.arcgis.com

We're 14 days away from Primary Day on September 10th. Early voting is happening now! Find your voting location: vote.sos.ri.gov/forms/election… Faltan 14 días para las elecciones primarias. ¡La votación por adelantado se está realizando ahora mismo!

#OTD August 29, 1778, the Battle of Rhode Island, an effort to retake the British-occupied island, was fought. A loss for the Americans, it featured the 1st RI Regiment, the country's 1st use of formerly-enslaved soldiers, & was the 1st instance of American-French collaboration.

On this Labor Day Weekend the “Boss” reminds us- “Unions have been the only powerful and effective voice working people have ever had in the history of this country.” —Bruce Springsteen

ATTENTION: We recommend you allow at least seven mailing days to ensure your mail ballot arrives to the Board of Elections by 8 p.m. on primary day! Not able to mail it on time? Use an official elections Drop Box. Find a nearby dropbox: …and-early-voting-ridos.hub.arcgis.com

Labor Day tradition with the Rhode Island Labor History Society’s annual speech on Labor Day at Moshassuck Cemetery in Central Falls, site of the infamous Saylesville Massacre. With Rhode Island AFL-CIO LaborersLocal271 IBEW Local Union 99 RIFTHP UWUA Local 310 SEIU Local 580 Teamsters Local 251 and NEA RI

Proud to welcome Rhode Island native Joe Mazzulla back to Rhode Island with the The Larry O’Brien Trophy in hand. Secretary Amore joined Governor Dan McKee in honoring the coach and giving the public the chance to take photos with the trophy! Good luck to @Celtics in defending the title!

TOMORROW - Sept. 5 at 11AM. We wrapped a RIPTA bus to promote the vote! Attend the unveiling at the State House tomorrow on the Smith Street side. We can't wait to show you!

At West Warwick Town Hall on Wednesday, Governor Dan McKee was joined by Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore and bill sponsors Patricia Serpa and Lou Raptakis for a ceremonial bill signing of 2418A /7662, which allow unaffiliated voters to remain unaffiliated after participating in a party primary. The bills

THIS is your reminder to VOTE! RIPTA will be driving our bus all across Rhode Island. Share your photos of the bus with us and don't forget to vote!   Thank you RIPTA for making today's event possible and RI Board of Elections for helping us unveil it!