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Dedicated funding for RIPTA is a practical path forward

Modestly raising the state ’ s vehicle inspection fee to dedicate $10 from each inspection directly to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority will create a stable, ongoing funding source for public transit, write two legislators Rhode Island is facing a transportation crisis, and we are already seeing the consequences. Last year, the largest…

2025 Legislative Recap

Senator Lammis J. Vargas | District 28 (Cranston & Providence) Introduction: Reflecting on 2025 In 2025, Senator Lammis J. Vargas completed her first legislative session representing District 28 at the Rhode Island State House. As a lifelong public servant and former State House employee and City Councilmember, stepping into the role of legislator was a…

Press Release: Sen. Vargas sworn in as General Assembly convenes

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…

Lammis Vargas Becomes Senator-Elect From District 28

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…

Vargas and team reopen Edgewood Highland Playground

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…

Lammis Vargas featured in Mom Power profile

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…

Press Release: Lammis Vargas Declares Victory in Senate District 28 Primary

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…

Press Release: Lammis Vargas Secures Endorsement of Two Additional Labor Groups

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…

Vargas Named Deputy Treasurer

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.