Representative Julie Casimiro joined GoLocal News Editor Kate Nagle on GoLocal LIVE at the Rhode Island State House, to talk about legislation introduced (2018-H 8132) by Representative Aaron Regunberg to provide for fentanyl strips throughout the state, to detect the presence of the powerful opioid that is a leading cause of opioid deaths in the state.
Casimiro (D-Dist. 31, North Kingstown, Exeter) spoke about the bill, after primary bill sponsor State Representative Aaron Regunberg and advocates held an event at the Providence Public Safety Complex Thursday morning in support of the legislation
"It's going to save lives - I believe this is legislation that can be worked out across both side of the aisle," said Casimiro.
When it comes to voting, do you consider yourself to be affiliated with the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, Moderate, or Unaffiliated with a major party?
Next year, in November of 2018, there will be a statewide general election for Governor and many other state offices. How likely is it that you will vote in this election?
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Recently, a proposal has been made to permit the issuance of $81 million in bonds by the State to build a new stadium for the Pawtucket Red Sox. If there was an election today on this issue, would you vote to approve or reject issuing $81 million in financing supported moral obligation bonds to build the stadium?
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