Rhode Island
Everything CivicGate holds about Rhode Island in one place — its people in Washington, its governor, its own state officials, its bills, its elections, and the federal money that flows here. Neutral and coverage-honest: sections fill in as data lands.
Discussion
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What people are raising about RI.
- Delegation2 Sen · 2 Rep
- GovernorDaniel McKee
- State legislature112 members
- Fed. money (FY2026)$15,199,317,269
U.S. congressional delegation
Rhode Island's voice in Washington — its U.S. Senators and House members. Federal law, not state law.
U.S. Senate (2)
U.S. House (2)
Governor
State officials & delegates
The people who represent and run Rhode Island at the state level — as opposed to Washington. Its State Senate and House write Rhode Island law (the budget, criminal code, schools); its governors lead the executive; its state-court judges interpret it. Browse by role below — sortable, filterable by party, with a Contact button where a legislator publishes a public email.
Legislature data from OpenStates
- State Senate 38 members 34D · 4R
- State House 74 members 63D · 10R · 1O
| Contact | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Alana DiMario | Democratic | District 36 | |
 Ana Quezada | Democratic | District 2 | |
 Andrew Dimitri | Democratic | District 25 | |
 Bob Britto | Democratic | District 18 | |
 Brian Thompson | Democratic | District 20 | |
 Bridget Valverde | Democratic | District 35 | |
 David Tikoian | Democratic | District 22 | |
 Dawn Euer | Democratic | District 13 | |
 Elaine Morgan | Republican | District 34 | |
 Frank Ciccone | Democratic | District 7 | |
 Gordon Rogers | Republican | District 21 | |
 Hanna Gallo | Democratic | District 27 | |
 Jake Bissaillon | Democratic | District 1 | |
 Jessica de la Cruz | Republican | District 23 | |
 John Burke | Democratic | District 9 | |
 Jonathon Acosta | Democratic | District 16 | |
 Lammis Vargas | Democratic | District 28 | |
 Linda Ujifusa | Democratic | District 11 | |
 Lori Urso | Democratic | District 8 | |
 Lou DiPalma | Democratic | District 12 | |
 Lou Raptakis | Democratic | District 33 | |
 Mark McKenney | Democratic | District 30 | |
 Matt LaMountain | Democratic | District 31 | |
 Meghan Kallman | Democratic | District 15 | |
 Melissa Murray | Democratic | District 24 | |
 Pam Lauria | Democratic | District 32 | |
 Pete Appollonio | Democratic | District 29 | |
 Ryan Pearson | Democratic | District 19 | |
 Sam Bell | Democratic | District 5 | |
 Sam Zurier | Democratic | District 3 | |
 Stefano Famiglietti | Democratic | District 4 | |
 Sue Sosnowski | Democratic | District 37 | |
 Thomas Paolino | Republican | District 17 | |
 Tiara Mack | Democratic | District 6 | |
 Todd Patalano | Democratic | District 26 | |
 Val Lawson | Democratic | District 14 | |
 Victoria Gu | Democratic | District 38 | |
 Walter Felag | Democratic | District 10 |
Current roster — CivicGate stores the sitting state senate; historical membership isn't tracked yet. Legislators with a public email can be contacted directly.
Rhode Island in the federal people directory → Rhode Island bills → Find your state-legislative districts →
Recent state bills
- SR 3353 JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS
- SB 3370 AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
- SB 3363 AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION
- SB 3359 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND BRIDGES IN THE CITY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PAVING, DRAINAGE, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, ROAD MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND LANDSCAPING AND ALL COSTS INCIDENTAL OR RELATED THERETO BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR
- SB 3358 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION AND REPAIR OF FIRE AND PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $8,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR
- SB 3357 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CRANSTON TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, REPAIR, ALTERATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE CITY BY THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $2,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES THEREFOR
Elections
Federal money
Federal money flowing to Rhode Island (grants, contracts, direct payments, loans), by fiscal year.
FY2026: $15,199,317,269
| x | Federal money to the state |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $9,149,889,519 |
| 2017 | $9,372,320,011 |
| 2018 | $9,799,253,464 |
| 2019 | $10,128,213,097 |
| 2020 | $15,112,165,073 |
| 2021 | $16,752,567,922 |
| 2022 | $13,765,032,402 |
| 2023 | $13,970,448,559 |
| 2024 | $14,495,829,788 |
| 2025 | $15,141,669,485 |
| 2026 | $15,199,317,269 |
Rhode Island funding profile — recipients & breakdown →Compare states →
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