Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos
@LGSabinaMatos
Rhode Island’s 70th Lieutenant Governor & 1st woman of color to hold this post. Career-long champion of housing, small business development, & health equity.
The average price of a pound of ground beef rose to $6.12 in June, up nearly 12% from a year ago, according to U.S. government data. The average price of all uncooked beef steaks rose 8% to $11.49 per pound. abcnews.link/jNi4V9P
This is a tragedy and my heart goes out to the victims and families just over the border. We need to make sure we're taking proactive steps to protect our own care facilities. At our next LTCCC meeting, I'll be asking RI's long-term care facilities to share their emergency plans.
#UPDATE: Nine people have died, and more than 30 people were transported to the hospital after a fire at an assisted living facility in Fall River. Details: wpri.com/news/local-new…
This weekend I attended the @wickfordartfest in #Wickford. This two-day arts fest at Wilson Park was an amazing showing of #RhodeIsland's creative spirit. It was a thrill to spend time with so many artistic and creative people.
📣#Educators, #Coaches, #YouthDirectors‼️ 📣Register your #students today! Lt. Governor's @LGSabinaMatos “Back to School, Back to Business!” Youth Entrepreneurship Boot Camp Friday, Sept. 12th @RIConvention 📣Apply Today! diversitybusinessexhibit.com/youth-entrepre… #Education #Youth #GenZ
Yesterday’s #ColombianAmerican Cultural Society Parade and Festival in #CentralFalls was a wonderful gathering filled with music, good food, and community.
I stand with @1199SEIU and Rhode Island’s striking health care workers today and everyday. Butler workers are now approaching week 8 of their strike as they push for a fair contract. Let’s keep at it, because when we fight, we win! #UnionStrong
🌧️With heavy rain, strong winds, and possible flash flooding expected later today, I’ve directed the State's Emergency Operations Center to go into partial activation for surveillance purposes this afternoon. Please use caution on the roads in case of flooding. Stay safe, RI.
The @NWSBoston has issued a ‼️Flood Watch‼️ for Rhode Island today 7/8/25 from 2:00PM to 7/9/25 2:00AM. Thunderstorms may lead to localized flash flooding in areas. A ‼️Heat Advisory‼️is also in affect through 8:00PM today for Rhode Island. Hot and humid temperatures may lead…
Rhode Island is expected to get another storm system consisting of some strong winds and heavy rain. Be sure to charge all electronic devices and prepare for potential power outages.
We’ve asked them to conduct a full review of their systems ahead of any future storms. Approximately 20,000 customers remain without power and over 100 additional crews have been mobilized to support restoration efforts.
Earlier today, I was in Cranston with Mayor Hopkins to assess storm damage firsthand and hear from those on the ground. Our team at @RhodeIslandEMA remains activated and is working closely with local emergency managers to keep them informed and help ensure public safety.
Our team met with RI Energy this morning to address the impact of last night’s storm and their response. We made it clear that the communications and systems issues — including the outage map failure — are unacceptable.
As the federal government continues to take a chainsaw to programs providing assistance to those in need, here in #RhodeIsland we're standing up for working families so they can do more than just make ends meet. Check out this article in The Nation: thenation.com/article/societ…
As temperatures rise, don’t forget—extreme heat affects pets, too. Just like people, they can suffer from heat exhaustion and dehydration. Never leave pets in parked cars, even for a few minutes. Make sure they have plenty of fresh water, access to shade, and avoid walks during…
Beat the heat this week! Know where your local cooling centers are. Find the nearest spot to chill out and escape the heat ❄️🏢. Look them up on our website at riema.ri.gov/planning-mitig…
Extreme heat today may challenge June monthly record highs at several sites: 📍BOS: 100°F (2021/1952/1925) 📍ORH: 98°F (1952) 📍PVD: 98°F (1945/1943) 📍BDL: 100°F (1964/1952) Heat indices 100–110°F. Excessive Heat Warnings & Air Quality Alerts remain in effect. #MAwx #RIwx #CTwx
Today we cut the ribbon on the new @ri_eohhs DHS facility in the Shephard building in #Providence.
