Sam Wilcox

Samantha Wilcox is running for RI State Senate District 34 "If we put the people first, our policies become fairer, our communities grow stronger, and our economy works for everyone, not just the well-connected few."

Samantha Wilcox is running for R.I. State Senate District 34

"If we put the people first, our policies become fairer, our communities grow stronger, and our economy works for everyone, not just the well-connected few."

Let’s bring thoughtful, respectful, and bold leadership to District 34; leadership that listens and puts our communities first.

We can do this together! Sign up to help or donate to the campaign to here: linktr.ee/SamWilcoxRI

I’m so excited to share that I’m running to represent District 34 in the Rhode Island State Senate!

I’m running because our rural communities deserve a fighter. We need a voice in the Senate that will stand up for affordability, government transparency, and our environment.

Join us!

Richmond's Town Council went from 4 Republicans and 1 Dem in 2024 to 1 Republican and 4 Dems in 2026 thanks to the hard work of many, including this group! Let's keep the support for 2026.

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#localpolitics #localgovernment #richmondri

Submitted written testimony in support of the establishment of a compost fund! Let's promote #reduce #reuse #recycle #rot and keep waste out of the Central Landfill!

#composing

Submitted written testimony in support of a #bottle bill in RI.

Talking to my sister last night, a newly Maine resident, who was so excited her home state is considering this.

#RichmondRI #litterfreeri #RhodeIsland

Our kids are struggling, and teachers are sounding the alarm—they can’t do this alone.

Every student deserves access to support that helps them succeed not just academically, but emotionally and mentally too. This isn’t just about school—it’s about saving lives.

Feeling overwhelmed by current events? We understand! We can't do everything, but we can each #DoOneThing to grow a positive movement. Take Action. One Step at a Time. Together We make an Impact.

You have the power to effect change! DoOneThing:
- Attend a town/city council or school budget meeting in your town or city
- Support your Human Services Department
- Join Bluesky #DoOneThing
- Buy apparel or “necessity” items from a cause that you support
- Check up on a neighbor & celebrate spring

Richmond, a “Continued Growth” community, has a proposed goal of 120 new units (18 affordable).

Public comments are open through May 23.

Read the plan and submit your comments here: linktr.ee/samforrichmond or link in bio.

The Governor’s Office and RI Dept. of Housing released a draft of Housing 2030, aiming to permit 15,000 new homes statewide by 2030.

Each municipality has an individualized plan to help achieve the overall goal.

#publicinput #housing #housingcrisis #richmondri #rhodeisland

Feeling overwhelmed by current events? We understand! We can't do everything, but we can each #DoOneThing to grow a positive movement. Take Action. One Step at a Time. Together We make an Impact.

You have the power to effect change. DoOneThing:
* ATTEND A MAY DAY RALLY
* WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR
* #RESIST IN YOUR WAY
* PUT UP A SOCIAL MEDIA POST
* HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH SOMEONE YOU MAY DISAGREE WITH
* PLANT SOME SEEDS!
www.richmonddtc.com/doonething
#DoOneThing #richmonddems #DOT #RDTC

Happy Easter!! 🐣 📚

#freedomtorread #libraryprograms #librarycard #libraries

Do One Thing! Feeling overwhelmed by current events? We understand we can’t do everything,but we can each #DoOneThing to grow a positive movement. Take action, one step at a time, together, we make an impact.

Feeling overwhelmed? Start small. Change begins with one action. Focus on One Thing Today. You have power. Your voice matters—it can impact your life, community, and nation. You can’t do it all, but you can do this One Thing. Let’s create change together. #DoOneThing #richmonddems #DOT #RDTC

Regardless of political party, Americans need to afford their groceries or utilities & have access to affordable healthcare.

We support public education, senior & veteran benefits, public land & open space.

#Handsoff public schools, veteran benefits, Medicaid, free speech!

#westerly

Rhode Island protests this weekend.

See you in Westerly!

@socoresistance.bsky.social

Chariho parents defend policies to protect transgender, gender diverse, and transitioning students from activist school committee members “Finally, for those of you who are part of Moms for Liberty, I'm a mom too. Leave my kids alone.”

Chariho parents defend policies to protect transgender, gender diverse, and transitioning students from activist school committee members

“Finally, for those of you who are part of Moms for Liberty, I'm a mom too. Leave my kids alone.”

So proud of our community and all who came out to speak and in support of title IX policies, the LGBTQ+ community and freedom to read. 📚 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

You helped change the mind of the requestor of the policy review for the majority of items.

Save the Bay poll finds majority of Rhode Islanders back a bottle bill • Rhode Island Current More than half of Rhode Islanders support a bottle bill to create a recycling deposit program, according to survey results shared by Save the Bay Friday, ahead of the release of a report Monday by a l...

More than half of Rhode Islanders support a bottle bill to create a recycling deposit program, according to survey results shared Friday by Save the Bay. The 10-page report is based on a poll of 400 registered Rhode Island voters conducted by research firm The Mellman Group in February.

'This Is a Calamity': Federal Cuts Decimate NOAA Programs and Threaten Rhode Island's Blue Economy - ecoRI News The past few weeks have seen 800 probationary employees at the federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fired without cause.

"‘This Is a Calamity’ Federal Cuts Decimate NOAA Programs and Threaten Rhode Island’s Blue Economy". While federal jobs don’t play an big role in the state’s economy, many functions of scientific marine research, marine resource management, and commercial fishing rely on federal initiatives/funding

Local reporting is so important! Happy to support @steveahlquist.bsky.social's journalism. He often writes about the Chariho School Committee and local issues across Rhode Island.

@cotterforri.bsky.social

Share Your Story Since January 20, Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Republicans' actions — many of them unconstitutional and in violation of federal law — have led to the firing of essential civil servants with responsibil...

Recent actions by Trump have impacted RIers. Rep. Magaziner has joined with colleagues in Congress to launch an online portal for RIers to share their experiences. If you have been affected by federal funding cuts or terminations, please share story democraticleader.house.gov/shareyourstory

Thank you for sharing! So excited for this term! 🤝

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☃️ Winter Councilor Update is out! Here's the first update from the new term!❄️

samforrichmond.com/2025/02/08/w...

#beinformed #opengovernment #transparency #localgovernment #democracy #richmondri

Lawsuits multiply against Trump barrage of orders as Democrats struggle to fight back • Rhode Island Current WASHINGTON — Less than three weeks into his second term, President Donald Trump and those working under his auspices — most prominently billionaire Elon Musk — are making no apologies for barreling ov...

As of Friday, there have been 37 lawsuits lodged against the Trump administration since Inauguration Day. By @ashleymurray.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/02/07/d...

'It's killing them': This bill would lower Rhode Island Energy's profits. But is it legal? The bill would cut in half the amount of allowable profit Rhode Island Energy can make off electricity and gas.

Rhode Islanders deserve better than corporate double-talk. While RI Energy insists that cutting profit margins will “hurt investment,” the reality is that our communities are paying the price for bloated executive bonuses and misplaced priorities.

www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

LETTER Re: Glocester School District Restricting Book Access This letter was sent to the Superintendent of the Glocester School District, urging her to rescind directives that she issued to the Fogarty Memorial School’s librarians to allow students to check

RI ACLU pushes back on the 'voluntary compliance' Glocester, RI school district imposes restricting books for all students based on one disgruntled parent. #freetoread www.riaclu.org/en/publicati...

Representative Megan Cotter (D)

Cotter bill would cap electric and gas utilities’ profits: Rep. Megan L. Cotter has introduced legislation to put a limit in state law on the profit that can be reaped by utilities distributing electricity and natural gas in RI.
www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease...

Join us Saturday morning, January 25th 10:30am-11:30am at Clark Library for a conversation with Caroline Dillon. Caroline Dillon is the Executive Director of The Village Common of RI.

Join us Saturday morning, January 25th 10:30am-11:30am at Clark Library for a conversation with Caroline Dillon. Caroline Dillon is the Executive Director of The Village Common of RI.

Following a script - or maybe not - the Chariho School Committee elects Louise Dinsmore as Chair "I... want to acknowledge Catherine Colosante, who served this committee with distinction and integrity," said Dinsmore. "We owe our gratitude to Catherine for her service..."

Following a script - or maybe not - the Chariho School Committee elects Louise Dinsmore as Chair

"I... want to acknowledge Catherine Colosante, who served this committee with distinction and integrity," said Dinsmore. "We owe our gratitude to Catherine for her service..."