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STATE HOUSE — Sen. Lammis J. Vargas (D-Dist. 28, Cranston, Providence) was formally sworn into office today as the 2025-2026 term of the Rhode Island General Assembly convened. Senator Vargas will serve as a member of the Senate Finance Committee and as secretary of the Environment and Agriculture Committee. She is also expected to…

Cranston City Council vice president to fill open seat representing parts of Cranston and Providence CRANSTON, R.I. — Cranston City Council Vice President Lammis Vargas officially became the state senator-elect from District 28 on Tuesday evening. Vargas will fill the seat left open by retiring state Senator Josh Miller. She was unopposed in the General…

The Edgewood Highland School community proudly announces the grand reopening of the Edgewood Highland Playground, marking a significant milestone in local efforts to enhance public spaces and support student well-being, according to a press release. After being shut down just two days before the 2023 school year, this beloved playground is now fully renovated and…

For Lammis Vargas, having more women, and moms, serve alongside her on the Cranston City Council fostered a similar sense of kinship and support. “We understand when someone sends a text saying ‘coming from a doctor’s appointment, running late,’” Vargas, a Democrat and council vice president, said. Vargas’ kids, Nevari and Christian, were 12 and…

Cranston City Council Vice President becomes unopposed Democratic nominee in November’s General Election CRANSTON, R.I. — Cranston City Council Vice President Lammis Vargas declared victory Tuesday night in the State Senate District 28 Democratic Primary. She now runs unopposed in the November General Election to fill Senator Josh Miller’s State Senate seat. “The voters of…

Amalgamated Transit Union Local 618 and the Rhode Island Laborers’ District Council put their support behind Vargas in District 28 State Senate primary CRANSTON, R.I. — Cranston City Council Vice President Lammis J. Vargas announced today that she has received the endorsement of two additional Rhode Island labor organizations in the Democratic primary for the…

Teamsters Local 251, Cranston Firefighters IAFF Local 1363, and Rhode Island State Association of Firefighters Endorse Lammis J. Vargas for State Senate CRANSTON, R.I. — Cranston City Council Vice President Lammis J. Vargas announced today that she has received the endorsement of three key unions in the Democratic primary for the District 28 State Senate…

Ward 1 City Councilwoman Lammis Vargas, who was worked in the Rhode Island general treasurer’s office since 2015, has been promoted to the title of deputy treasurer. Click here to read more.

PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea today announced the appointment of Lammis J. Vargas as Deputy Secretary of State/Director of Administration. Vargas will be responsible for leading the Department of State's administrative functions including the divisions of Business Services, Elections, Personnel and Finance, Public Information, the State Archives, and the State Library.…

Current Cranston City Council VP seeks to replace outgoing Senator Joshua Miller. Click here to read the press release.