Mary Ann Shallcross Smith Representative

Join @aaas & the #Midwestern Legislative Conference in a free webinar on Wednesday, March 25, to find out what science says about rising #mentalhealth challenges to youth & whether they correlate with the use of smartphones & #AI. See more & register: bit.ly/4b7yP15

Be sure to follow us on Instagram so you can help us determine the best mustache among the portraits in the Rhode Island State House! It's March Mustache Madness! #MarchMadness To learn about the RI State House, visit sos.ri.gov/divisions/civi…

@MASSforRep has introduced a two-bill package of legislation that would defend Rhode Islanders’ right to repair their own belongings. “At this time most farmers have to have their tractors towed way to a dealer to have their tractors fixed when they break down,” said Rep. Shallcross Smith. “This current procedure is costly and time consuming. The time to fix the tractor could take several days or weeks — time they need for growing and harvesting their crops.” More information: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease/_…

Happening now: the House Committee on Education, chaired by @RIDemChair, is meeting to hear bills relating to building inspectors, disclosure of municipal lawsuits and accessibility in new residential construction. The agenda is online: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/agen… The meeting will air on @RICapitolTV and is live streaming at capitoltvri.cablecast.tv, where a recording will be available to view on demand. More details: rilegislature.gov/pressrelease/_…

I’ve made right to repair legislation one of my priorities over the past few years. These bills are directed at the right of consumers to repair their own products instead of going back to the original manufacturer for service. Read more: independentri.com/opinion/articl…

𝙋𝙇𝙀𝘼𝙎𝙀 𝙎𝙃𝘼𝙍𝙀! Many Rhode Islanders are hurting since the tragic shooting at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena. Gov. McKee has launched a statewide virtual support hub with mental health supports, domestic violence resources and other guidance. Visit: Governor.RI.gov/SupportHub

While we all wait for the warm weather to return... see how Rhode Islanders coped with the cold in the late 20th century. These photos come from a State Archives collection titled "Development Council Tourist Promotion Division, c. 1948-1988."

During yesterday's House session, @MASSforRep introduced a resolution proclaiming today, February 11, as #211Day in the state of Rhode Island. The resolution is online: webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillT… @liveunitedri 211 is a free and confidential service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, connecting Rhode Islanders to essential health and human services, including housing assistance, food access, mental health resources, and disaster response. As Rep. Shallcross Smith noted, "last year alone, United Way's 211 received 213,000 requests for assistance, while also collecting data that has proved invaluable for us here at the House creating public policy." Rep. Shallcross Smith also welcomed staff from United Way to the House: Cortney Nicolato, President & CEP; Cristina Amedeo, Senior Director of Community Services; and Seileak Houth, Data & Systems Manager.

@MASSforRep and @tanzister joined the @riccforg yesterday for a State House event to highlight the organization's 2026 legislative priorities. House Minority Leader @MikeWChip also participated in the event. The event can be viewed online: capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11742

Support services are being offered statewide through the Virtual Support Hub: governor.ri.gov/SupportHub

It can be easy to feel overwhelmed by recent national events. It can be easy to feel helpless. But there *are* things you can do, here and now, to protect + defend kids. Sharing a few simple steps if you'd like to join in the work 💗

More than 10 million records are preserved by the RI State Archives. The State History Center plans to continue that preservation, while also making it easier to experience our most treasured documents. What do you want to see on display?

With health care and hospitals being major priorities this session, House members toured Rhode Island Hospital earlier today to learn more about its day-to-day operations and challenges. The visit was organized by the @Provchamber.

Sharing an article of mine in the Rhode Island Family Guide: Political Advocacy – You Can Make a Difference rhodeislandfamilyguide.com

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Winter is easier when we don’t go through it alone. Helping each other is a form of care—for them and for us. Even in the coldest seasons, connection keeps us going. Visit PreventSuicideRI.org for community resources and volunteer opportunities.

Families can join us for this fun Mardi Gras #celebration. Register online at: lincolnlibrary.libcal.com/event/15889191

Though it may not seem like it, kids really do hear you when you talk to them about concerns you may have. #RIPrevention

Today, Speaker @JoeShekarchi spoke at a legislative coffee hour held by @EnvCouncil_RI. The event was designed to encourage conversation among small groups of activists and legislators. Other Reps who are strong advocates for environmental initiatives attended the event, including House Environment & Natural Resources Chair David Bennett, @MASSforRep, Rep. Jennifer Boylan, Rep. Lauren Carson, and @TerriCortvriend.