May 15, 2012 Ruggiero named Legislator of the Year by Rhode Island State Nurses Association   May 9, 2012 Ruggiero presents legislative grant for Middletown citizens’ police academy   May 3, 2012 New law to help seed and feed local farm and fishing sectors   April 13, 2012 Jamestown rock-climbing playground wins $38,000 grant   March 21, 2012 Port study commission members applaud committee passage of Port of Davisville maintenance dredging bond   February 17, 2012 Package of bills introduced to implement recommendations of Port Study panel   February 9, 2012 Ruggiero acquires grant for Lawn Ave. School’s D.C. trip   Sept. 15, 2011 Renewable energy bills signed into law   July 20, 2011 Rep. Ruggiero delivers grant to support Jamestown Arts Center lecture series on design   July 15, 2011 New law creates Renewable Energy Coordinating Board   June 28, 2011 Assembly approves 'Safe Schools Act'   June 23, 2011 Assembly passes renewable energy bills   June 15, 2011 Senate approves renewable energy bills   June 9, 2011 House approves renewable energy bills   June 9, 2011 Small Business Renewable Energy Task Force issues report   June 2, 2011 Environment committees announce bills aimed at encouraging renewable energy in Rhode Island   May 17, 2011 House approves bill aimed at reducing energy use, costs and helping to create green jobs   May 4, 2011 Ruggiero applauds increased transparency in Assembly   April 25, 2011 Ruggeiro delivers grant to fund JHS exhibit on stage and screen in Jamestown   April 15, 2011 Ruggiero, Miller bill aimed at reducing energy use, costs and helping to create green jobs   April 8, 2011 Female legislators honored by YWCA  March 25,  2011 Ruggiero brings $1,000 grant to Jamestown Senior Center  March 22,  2011 Port study commission to meet, receive progress report  March 15,  2011 Paiva Weed, Ruggiero propose board to coordinate statewide renewable energy policy  March 15,  2011 Ruggiero introduces the Safe Schools Act  March 15,  2011 Cyberbullying panel announces introduction of "Safe Schools Act"  March 8,  2011 Ruggiero introduces sales tax holiday bill  February 23,  2011 Rep. Ruggiero to co-chair R.I. Port Study Commission  February 18,  2011 Port facilities commission continues study  January 24,  2011 Ruggiero proposes raising exclusion on estate tax  September 27,  2010 Small Business Renewable Energy Task Force appointed  June 30,  2010 New law gives R.I. firms edge in state contracts  June 28,  2010 Rep. Ruggiero selected for leadership program  June 2,  2010 Student's film on post-quake Haiti to be aired on Capitol TV  May 13,  2010 Ruggiero delivers keynote on public service to students   April 27, 2010 Rep. Ruggiero presents $1,000 grant to Jamestown Education Foundation  April 14, 2010 Ruggiero delivers legislative grant to MFD  March 26, 2010 Ruggiero presents grant to Jamestown Historical Society  March 10, 2010 House passes resolution calling for public forums on school funding proposal  February 12, 2010 Ruggiero appointed to new Small Business Committee  February 8, 2010 Ruggiero urges rejection of Blue Cross rate hike request  January 28, 2010 Ruggiero sponsors bill to put committee vote records online  December 1, 2009 Rep. Ruggiero to be honored by the Hive Archive  November 13, 2009 ACI intake center to be named for late Jamestown resident   July 13,  2009 Ruggiero presents grant to Middletown Fire Department    June 26,  2009 Renewable energy legislation becomes law  June 25, 2009 Ruggiero’s push for preservation of Health Insurance Commissioner successful   June 16, 2009 Rep. Ruggiero presents grants to Jamestown recreation and teen centers   June 4, 2009 Rep. Ruggiero secures grant for Lucy’s Hearth    April 22, 2009 Ruggiero secures legislative grants for Jamestown Historical Society    April 6, 2009 Ruggiero secures legislative grant for Jamestown Education Foundation  March 26, 2009 Ruggiero introduces sales tax holiday   February 2, 2009 House passes Ruggiero resolution saluting Canine Good Citizen Program  January 22, 2009 Ruggiero appointed to two House committees  January 8, 2009 Rep. Ruggiero to serve on commission studying consolidation of Aquidneck school districts  January 6, 2009 Rep. Ruggiero sworn in as General Assembly convenes