May 17,  2012 DOT presents 'Excellence' award to Sen. Tassoni   May 16,  2012 Labor Assistance Professionals honor Sen. Tassoni   May 9,  2012 Senate OKs bill to allow advocates for animals in court proceedings   May 2,  2012 Senate OKs bill to create "Homeless Bill of Rights"   May 1,  2012 Sen. Tassoni asks out of ALEC   April 23,  2012 Sen. Tassoni decries N. Smithfield council members' union bashing   April 23,  2012 Sen. Tassoni calls for ouster of RIPTA CEO   April 12,  2012 Bill calls for safe disposal of potentially toxic human waste   March 28,  2012 Pizza on the menu at State House soup kitchen   March 26,  2012 Coalition for Homeless honors Sen. Tassoni   March 20,  2012 Bill approved requiring Senate advice, consent on governor's quasi-public appointments   March 7,  2012 Sen. Tassoni bill would allow advocate for animals in court proceedings   February 28,  2012 Sen. Tassoni bill makes it a crime to contribute to delinquency of 16-, 17-year-olds   February 9,  2012 Sen. Tassoni legislation creates "Homeless Bill of Rights"   February 7,  2012 Senate, House bills aim to crack down on deadbeat parents   February 1,  2012 Committee issues report on study of utility storm response   February 1,  2012 Sen. Tassoni, Rep. Slater call for funding to fight homelessness   December 1,  2011 Sen. Tassoni to re-introduce bill to allow ads on school buses   November 28,  2011 Sen. Tassoni wants landfill odors addressed immediately   October 28,  2011 Legislators honored by Housing First RI   September 12,  2011 Public forum scheduled on post office closing   September 12,  2011 CBS to air show on cyberbullying, some filming done in RI   September 1,  2011 Sen. Tassoni wants PUC to probe National Grid storm response   August 16,  2011 Sen. Tassoni honored by National Guard program   July 29,  2011 Public meeting scheduled on closing of Smithfield P.O.   July 20,  2011 New law stiffens penalties for defacing graves, monuments   July 19, 2011 Tassoni to RIPTA: Tighten belts but don't cut service   July 14, 2011 RI to establish pilot 'Recovery High School'   July 8, 2011 Legislation creates 'Recovery High School' pilot program   June 29, 2011 Assembly passes Comprehensive Land Use Act   June 29, 2011 Seatbelt primary offense bills moving through Assembly   June 24, 2011 Tassoni to governor: Transfer accused murderer to feds   May 25, 2011 Sen. Tassoni wants audit of Central Falls schools   May 19, 2011 Sen. Tassoni calls for massive changes in CF school system   May 16, 2011 Sen. Tassoni encourages residents to take advantage of Eco-Depot   May 12, 2011 Sen. Tassoni lauds local companies volunteering today at Harrington Hall   May 6, 2011 Fire Chiefs Association honors 2 Senators   April 28, 2011 Mental Health Association honors Sen. Tassoni   April 26, 2011 Bill would recoup lost revenue from companies getting tax credits that relocate out of RI   April 22, 2011 Sen. Tassoni honored by Rhode Island Housing   March 30, 2011 Tassoni urges immediate hiring of more food inspectors   March 29, 2011 Legislators offer reward for arrest of vandals   March 25, 2011 Tassoni to join Langevin at cyberbullying program   March 24, 2011 Senate passes Comprehensive Land Use Act   March 21, 2011 Tassoni bill would create "recovery" high schools   March 17, 2011 Tassoni calls for meeting on Fidelity growth   March 15, 2011 Cyberbullying panel announces introduction of "Safe Schools Act"   March 10, 2011 Bill tightens law, allows state to collect Unrelated Business Income tax from educational institutions   March 8, 2011 Youth ChalleNGe Academy bill introduced in Senate   March 1, 2011 Tassoni in attendance as Gov. Chafee acts on homelessness   February 22, 2011 Joint Healthcare Oversight Committee appointed   Feb. 16,  2011 Sen. Tassoni bill calls for major revision of land use laws   Feb. 8,  2011 Sen. Tassoni applauds Chafee action on homelessness   Feb. 2,  2011 Bill introduced to establish RI Artificial Reef Program   Jan. 7,  2011 Tassoni plans hearing on homelessness   Jan. 7,  2011 Sen. Tassoni continues as Chair of Housing Committee   Dec. 9,  2010 Cyberbully commission opens web site to address issue   Nov. 8,  2010 Tassoni wants drink banned in Rhode Island   Oct. 8,  2010 Smithfield legislators announce Route 116 road work   Sept. 30,  2010 Public invited to testify before cyberbully panel   Sept. 29,  2010 Tassoni renews call for audit of RIAC books   Sept. 23,  2010 Tassoni calls for oversight of Airport Corporation   Sept. 22,  2010 Tassoni seeks FAA support for curfew at North Central   Sept. 22,  2010 Tassoni wants state to investigate RI Airport Corp.   Sept. 2,  2010 Senate commission on cyberbullying sets first meeting   Sept. 1,  2010 Sen. Tassoni takes concerns about airport’s safety to FAA   August 30,  2010 Tassoni Calls for Immediate Replacement of Airport President   August 24,  2010 Tassoni to chair special commission to study cyberbullying   August 6,  2010 Tassoni calls for end to tax exemption for boats   July 27,  2010 Tassoni to governor: Fix ongoing deficiencies at DLT   June 24,  2010 North Smithfield gets OK to create municipal court   June 21,  2010 New law OKs 'emergency' licenses for out-of-state health care providers   June 1,  2010 Assembly OKs 'emergency' licenses for out-of-state health care providers   June 1,  2010 Tassoni animal care legislation passed by Senate   June 1,  2010 Senate OKs major revision of land use laws   May 27,  2010 Senate OKs bill for designated motorcycle parking spaces   May 26,  2010 Senate backs Tassoni call for commission to study cyberbullying   May 18,  2010 Tassoni proposes commission to study cyberbullying   May 12,  2010 Senate OKs temporary, emergency medical licenses   April 26,  2010 Tassoni calls for forensic audit of Blue Cross   April 23,  2010 Tassoni rails at Blue Cross premium rate hike request   April 14,  2010 Tassoni critical of Kent Hospital layoff move   April 6,  2010 TalkWorks anti-bullying program continues in Smithfield elementary schools   April 5,  2010 Tassoni seeks help to solve habitual flooding problem in section of N. Smithfield   March 24,  2010 Tassoni animal care, cruelty bills heard in committee   March 22,  2010 Tassoni bill calls for higher payment from North Central Airport to Smithfield   March 16,  2010 Smithfield bill introduced to assess Bryant a per-student municipal services fee   March 11,  2010 Tassoni: RIPTA needs riders and low fares, not a new IT system   Feb. 23,  2010 Route 116, Smithfield, slated for paving, improvements   Feb. 3,  2010 Tassoni: Governor's budget means pain for cities, towns   Jan. 26, 2010 Army honors Sen. Tassoni's support, commitment   Jan. 20, 2010 Tassoni bill opens 'Work Share' program to public employees   Jan. 13, 2010 Tassoni: Use vacant ACI cellblocks for federal prisoners and bring money into state   Dec. 10, 2009 Sen. Tassoni: National Grid plays Scrooge   Dec. 8, 2009 Tassoni blasts $250,000 salary of new EDC chief   Nov. 16, 2009 Tassoni honors SHS students headed to Reserve Cup Challenge   Nov. 9, 2009 Tassoni: Use vacant ACI building for shelter    Oct. 9, 2009 Tassoni still believes voters should decide on casino    Sept. 21, 2009 Smithfield LL to honor Sen. Tassoni    Sept. 8, 2009 Senate commission to study municipal pensions    Sept. 4, 2009 Tassoni to governor: Stop playing the blame game    August 25, 2009 Tassoni blasts Carcieri's government shutdown plan, withholding of car tax payments as shortsighted gimmicks    August 7, 2009 Tassoni: State should work with small businesses to get taxes paid    August 6, 2009 Tassoni named honorary chair of Big Brothers Walk-a-Thon    July 29, 2009 Tassoni: Governor's plan for furlough days will end up hurting state's unemployed    July 23, 2009 Smithfield legislators get updates on road projects    June 2, 2009 Tassoni slams utility, health insurer rate hike requests   May 28, 2009 Senate OKs bill for designated motorcycle parking spaces   May 27, 2009 Senate OKs temporary, emergency medical licenses   April 29, 2009 Youth sports groups honor Sen. Tassoni   April 22, 2009 Tassoni: 'New' EDC should work better with communities   April 21, 2009 Tassoni honored by RI Motorcycle Association   April 20, 2009 Tassoni questions NationalGrid pricing timetable   April 8, 2009 Tassoni bill passes Senate, sets guidelines for proper treatment, sheltering of pets   April 2, 2009 Tassoni critical of new position created at EDC   March 27, 2009 Tassoni blasts newest administrative pay hike proposal   March 23, 2009 Hockey game to benefit Women & Infants, Breast Cancer Awareness   March 20, 2009 Senate legislation makes 'WorkShare' program available to public employees   March 3, 2009 Tassoni wants more oversight on tax credit programs   February 26, 2009 TalkWorks anti-bullying program continues in Smithfield elementary schools   February 13, 2009 Tassoni slams newest round of Carcieri staff shuffling   February 4, 2009 Tassoni: Orefice should be axed   February 3, 2009 Tassoni bill calls for motorcycle parking spaces   January 27, 2009 Sen. Tassoni seeks Constitutional amendment allowing full casino operation at Twin Riiver, Newport Grand   January 20, 2009 Sen. Tassoni invites public to skating party   January 14, 2009 Senate, House bills aim to crack down on deadbeat parents   January 14, 2009 Sen. Tassoni to chair Housing Committee   January 13, 2009 Senate, House celebrate 'Pet Assisted Therapy' day   January 12, 2009 Senate President Paiva-Weed names committee chairs   December 18, 2008 Tassoni calls for probe of PUC spending   December 16, 2008 Tassoni calls for ouster of PUC's Germani   December 9, 2008 Pet Therapy Coalition honors Sen. Tassoni   November 17, 2008 Tassoni wants unemployment office beefed up to handle heavy claim load   November 10, 2008 Tassoni calls for bigger gas/electric rate cut   October 17, 2008 Tassoni concerned about security at utility site   October 6, 2008 Sen. Tassoni co-sponsors low-cost spay/neuter clinic   September 22, 2008 Sen. Tassoni calls for disbandment of PUC   September 19, 2008 Alcoholism/Drug Council honors Sen. Tassoni   September 16, 2008 Tassoni to testify at RIPTA hearing on bus Route 9   September 12, 2008 Pedestrian safety work OKd near North Smithfield schools   September 2, 2008 Sen. Tassoni opposes newest gas rate hike request   August 27, 2008 Friends of SHS donate time, energy to help light up the night at athletic fields   August 26, 2008 DOT to act on some, study other pedestrian safety issues near North Smithfield High, Middle School   August 15, 2008 Tassoni calls on PUC to lower utility rate hikes   July 29, 2008 Tassoni bills enacted, new laws target cyberbullies   July 25, 2008 Senators call hearing on proposed cut of RIPTA route   July 24, 2008 Sen. Tassoni presents grants to agencies in two towns   July 21, 2008 New law allows independent motorcycle training programs   July 18, 2008 Governor OKs bills targeting cyberbullying by students   July 17, 2008 Tassoni opposes cut to Smithfield RIPTA route    July 9, 2008 Friday Night Lights fundraising effort off to good start, pushing for more    July 9, 2008 Tassoni highly critical of National Grid rate plan    June 26, 2008 Assembly OKs Smithfield municipal court    June 21, 2008 Assembly OKs bills addressing cybercullying by students    June 9, 2008 Legislators urge Airport Corporation to assign air traffic controller at North Central on weekends    June 3, 2008 Town asks DOT to put I-295/Route 116 ramps on TIP list    May 30, 2008 Tassoni: Governor protects General Bray while Rhode Islanders pay    May 28, 2008 Senate OKs Tassoni bill addressing electronic harassment    May 27, 2008 Senate OKs Smithfield municipal court bill    May 21, 2008 Alcoholism/Drug Council honors Sen. Tassoni    May 13, 2008 State Nurses Association honors Sen. Tassoni    March 27, 2008 Sen. Tassoni announces official kick-off of Friday Night Lights fundraising effort    March 25, 2008 Tassoni bill gives local firms a bidding edge    March 18, 2008 Tassoni bill shifts fire marshal to Attorney General's office    March 12, 2008 Tassoni bills address electronic bullying harassment    February 15, 2008 DOT to begin work on Route 295/44 ramp    February 5, 2008 Tassoni concerned about state's fire readiness    February 5, 2008 Sen. Tassoni introduces legislation on animal cruelty    January 23, 2008 Tassoni bill protects doctors providing free clinic service    January 16, 2008 Tassoni announces annual Family Ice-Skating Party    January 15, 2008 Senate Resolution recognizes 'Pet Assisted Therapy'    January 9, 2008 Tassoni bills target Internet ticket scalping    January 3, 2008 Sen. Tassoni urges approval of Verizon cable application    December 13, 2007 Sen. Tassoni bills target animal fighting, animal abuse    November 27, 2007 Sen. Tassoni secures van for Smithfield seniors    November 14, 2007 UNAP honors sponsor of mandatory overtime bill    November 9, 2007 Sm ithfield legislators want Judiciary to build new court in their town   November 5, 2007 Sen. Tassoni to United: Increase rates, reduce hurdles   November 5, 2007 Sen. Tassoni to ask Smithfield Council to make $150,000 commitment for lights at high school field   November 1, 2007 Section of Route 116 in Smithfield to be lit up by Christmas   October 30, 2007 Assembly overrides governor's veto, enacts law to prohibit mandatory overtime for nurses   October 11, 2007 Legislators announce DOT schedule for 295/44 ramp work   October 9, 2007 RIPTA to install bus shelter near Smithfield senior complex   September 12, 2007 Sen. Tassoni thanks those who made night games possible   September 10, 2007 Legislators seek tougher penalties for vandalism to veterans' memorials, monuments   September 7, 2007 Smithfield legislators offer $500 reward for information on vandalism to war monument   August 29, 2007 Legislators call for on/off ramps at I-195 and Route 116   August 15, 2007 Legislators urge golfers to 'tee it up for troops'   August 14, 2007 Annual Smithfield-North Smithfield night games to include Friday football, Saturday soccer   August 8, 2007 Safety improvements due for Smithfield intersection   July 19, 2007 Governor signs legislation allowing vehicles other than full-size buses for school districts   July 19, 2007 Consumer protection legislation enacted   June 29, 2007 Senate, House sponsors decry governor's veto of legislation banning mandatory nurse overtime   June 22, 2007 Legislature bans mandatory overtime for nurses   June 22, 2007 Assembly OKs bill to protect names of RI financial institutions   June 19, 2007 Senate passes Tassoni bill barring mandatory nurse OT   June 19, 2007 Assembly passes legislation allowing school districts to use smaller vehicles to transport students   June 12, 2007 Senate proclaims June 'Internet Safety Month' in RI   June 4, 2007 Sen. Tassoni introduces package of bills addressing growing problem of cyberbullying   May 23, 2007 Senate OKs Tassoni bill allowing school districts to use smaller vehicles for student transport   May 15, 2007 Sen. Tassoni honored with Golden Faucet Award   May 15, 2007 Senate OKs bill to protect names of RI financial institutions   April 24, 2007 Cyberbullying study panel to meet at Smithfield High   April 16, 2007 Legislators to present grants to Howard Centre   April 4, 2007 Two sports organizations honor Sen. Tassoni   February 7, 2007 Sen. Tassoni proposes commission on cyberbullying   February 6, 2007 Sen. Tassoni again seeks crackdown on deadbeat parents   February 5, 2007 Bill to limit eminent domain power back before Senate   January 25, 2007 Senate, House to again take up legislation banning mandatory overtime for nurses   January 24, 2007 Sen. Tassoni introduces Special Ed funding bill   January 2, 2007 Sen. Tassoni named Chairman of Housing and Municipal Government Committee   November 29, 2006 Whipple Road/Route 7 light work ongoing   November 16, 2006 Sen. Tassoni reintroduces legislation banning mandatory overtime for nurses   November 15, 2006 TalkWorks anti-bullying program returns to Smithfield elementary schools   October 25, 2006 Sen. Tassoni honored by Lions Club   October 12, 2006 DOT work to ease backups at Route 295/44 ramp near mall   October 6, 2006 Tassoni re-appointed Chairman of Smithfield High School  Academy of Finance Board of Directors   September 14, 2006 Sen. Tassoni thanks all who made 2006 Friday Night Football a success   September 1, 2006 Sen. Tassoni wants Memorial Hospital back at the table   August 29, 2006 Sen. Tassoni brings Friday night lights to Smithfield   August 16, 2006 Defenders of Animals, Inc. honors Sen. Tassoni   August 7, 2006 Sen. Tassoni outlines concerns about new location of Providence Center   June 24, 2006 Assembly OKs North Smithfield elderly tax freeze plan   June 19, 2006 Tassoni among sponsors of Health Care Affordability Act of 2006   June 12, 2006 Mandatory cat spay/neuter bills signed into law   June 6, 2006 Assembly passes mandatory cat spay/neuter bills    May 25, 2006 Senate passes Tassoni bill to hold back VLT winnings from deadbeat parents     May 10, 2006 Bill creating cat breeding permit program OKd by Senate     May 3, 2006 Tassoni bill proposes new Fire Safety Commission     March 28, 2006 Senate OKs Audubon Society/Save the Bay license plate     March 9, 2006 Senate backs Tassoni call for elderly transportation study     March 9, 2006 Smithfield legislators raise concerns about new restaurant/pub     February 14, 2006 Sen. Tassoni calls for elderly transportation study by Dept. of Elderly Affairs, Commission on Aging     February 1, 2006 Tassoni bill tightens up identity theft protection law    January 27, 2006 Sen. Tassoni bill would toughen deadbeat parents law   January 19, 2006 Sen. Tassoni introduces Special Ed funding bill    January 7, 2006 Sen. Tassoni urges North Smithfield School Committee to take simple cost cutting steps    December 7, 2005 Sen. Tassoni wants Rt. 146 exit to Old Great Road closed   November 18, 2005 Sen. Tassoni honored by Adoption Rhode Island   November 2, 2005 Sen. Tassoni calls for repeal of Utility Restructuring Act   October 21, 2005 Senator Tassoni assails gas rate hike in PUC testimony   October 13, 2005 Sen. Tassoni raises concerns about Training School delays    September 1, 2005 Senator Tassoni calls for investigation into gas price “gouging”    August 22, 2005 Senator Tassoni honored for fighting animal gas chambers    August 2, 2005 Performance enhancer ban signed into law    August 1, 2005 Sen. Tassoni brings thrill of Friday night lights to North Smithfield, Smithfield    July 29, 2005 Jobs Growth Act paves way for Fidelity expansion    July 13, 2005 Crosswalk in the works for Cedar Swamp Road    July 5, 2005 Gas chambers banned for animal euthanasia    July 1, 2005 Assembly passes Autism Evaluation, Treatment Act    July 1, 2005 Assembly OKs ban on performance-enhancers in schools    June 30, 2005 Sen. Tassoni pleased with state aid increase, property tax relief in new budget   June 29, 2005 Assembly passes legislation giving municipal boards 3 more months to finalize affordable housing plans   June 22, 2005 Legislation extends moratorium until Sept. 30 on for-profit affordable housing applications to local boards   June 21, 2005 Sen. Tassoni calls for safety study of Cedar Swamp Road   June 3, 2005 Hearing Notice: Housing Oversight Commission to meet Monday   June 1, 2005 Tassoni bill seeks inmate contribution to victims' fund   May 18, 2005 Senate approves ban on performance-enhancers in schools   May 13, 2005 Housing Act Oversight Commission meets May 16     April 29, 2005 Tassoni appointed to Joint Committee on Highway Safety     April 29, 2005 Tassoni appointed to Joint Committee on Economic Development     April 26, 2005 Hearing Notice:  Bill bans promotion of performance-enhancing supplements     April 12, 2005 Senate passes Tassoni bill to ban animal gas chambers     April 12, 2005 Senate OKs "U.S. Reserve Forces of RI" license plates     April 11, 2005 Bill to ban gas chambers before Senate April 12     April 7, 2005 Sen. Tassoni named Co-Chair of Housing Commission     March 22, 2005 Tassoni bill would ban gas chambers for animal euthanasia     March 21, 2005 Senate Finance Committee to hear numerous bills on National Guard, veteran affairs     March 16, 2005 Tassoni submits bill to combat high school athletes’ use of performance–enhancing supplements     February 10, 2005 Sen. Tassoni appointed to Housing Act Oversight Commission     January 31, 2005 Tassoni introduces stricter 'deadbeat parents' bill     January 20, 2005 Sen. Tassoni selected as Deputy Majority Leader     November 10, 2004 Tassoni urges rejection of Blue Cross rate hike request     October 21, 2004 Sen. Tassoni delivers $25,000 for Slack Reservoir Dam     October 1, 2004 Senator Tassoni pushes for better nursing home oversight     May 18, 2004 Second housing draft bill to be heard by combined committees     April 27, 2004 Assembly hosts housing conference     April 26, 2004 Senator Tassoni receives first ever Marsha E. Carpenter Victims Advocacy Award     March 29, 2004 Sen. Tassoni’s victims’ rights bill to be heard tomorrow     February 17, 2004 Sen. Tassoni named to Health Care Oversight Committee     January 29, 2004 Senator Tassoni questions gas rate hike request     November 4, 2003 Tassoni bill creates health-based insurance     October 27, 2003 Senator Tassoni announces four Senate grants     October 24, 2003 Sen. Tassoni, Rep. Petrarca win light for Rt. 7, Whipple Road intersection     October 3, 2003 Senators Montalbano and Tassoni to receive Major General Charles W.F. Dick Award     September 22, 2003 Tassoni law gives parents more say over teen drivers     June 18, 2003 Sen. Tassoni's insurance bill stresses health promotion and disease prevention     June 4, 2003 Letter To The Editor:  Sen. Tassoni opposes new Esmond Street apartment complex     May 19, 2003 Senator Tassoni sponsors child I.D. program     May 7, 2003 Tassoni’s bullying bill unanimously passes Senate     May 6, 2003 Senate grants presented at council meeting     May 5, 2003 Senate grants presented at North Smithfield council meeting     April 17, 2003 Senator Tassoni outraged over electric company request for rate hike     April 10, 2003 Bio-terrorism bill passes Senate Health and Human Services Committee     April 2, 2003 Tassoni wants to knock out bullying at school     March 25, 2003 Tassoni files legislation mandating electricity equipment inspections     March 13, 2003 Tassoni’s child support bill unanimously passes the Senate     February 27, 2003 Senator Tassoni legislation protects National Guard members     January 22, 2003 Tassoni named Vice Chairman of Senate standing committee     October 11, 2001 Community Outreach Day– Senator John J. Tassoni