The @ripolicechiefs held a legislative reception at the State House today. Many State Representatives, including Speaker @JoeShekarchi, @RepJoeSolomon, @Jackiebag, @FinkelmanAlex, @repdfellela43, Rep. Stephen Casey, @JonDBrien1, @RepPhillips51 stopped by to talk to their local police chief and discuss public safety issues and legislation of interest.

The inaugural meeting of a special House commission to study the feasibility of placing solar panels on interstate highways will take place Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 4pm. It will air live on @RICapitolTV + live stream at rilegislature.gov/CapTV/Page…. Speaker @JoeShekarchi has appointed @RepPhillips51, who introduced a resolution creating the commission, to serve on the commission along with @DavidMoralesRI, @RepMSDawson, and representatives from @RIDOTNews, @RhodeIslandDEM, & @EnergyRI. “There’s an awful lot of real estate running along our highways that could be used for the creation of renewable energy,” said Rep. Phillips. “This commission will assess the potential for installing those panels, and mapping this potential will help the General Assembly to make well-informed and confident decisions about renewable energy. This is especially important as new technology brings increased infrastructure demands of our roadways.” More info: rilegislature.gov/pressrelea…