The House of Representatives passed legislation May 29 introduced by Rep. Joseph M. McNamara, chairman of the House Education Committee, that would require local education agencies to adopt and … more

Rep. Joseph M. McNamara, chairman of the House Education Committee, is focusing on school attendance with a package of bills that seeks to curb chronic absenteeism along with the negative … more

Rhode Island Kids Count has honored Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston), chairman of the House Committee on Education, for his efforts to improve access to school-based … more

As he steps down as Rhode Island Democratic Party Chair, Rep. Joseph McNamara (Dist. 19, Warwick/Cranston) looks to devote more time to education. McNamara said his decision not to seek the … more

As the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic begin to be better understood, Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) has introduced legislation to address unique educational … more

With the backdrop of piles of PVC pipes, crushed concrete and other material near the Pawtuxet River, Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) announced Tuesday a package of … more

The House of Representatives passed legislation June 7 introduced by Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) that would require the attorney general to publish information on school … more

 As schools begin to feel the mental health repercussions of COVID-19, Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) has introduced two bills that focus on the unique educational … more

By JOHN HOWELL Ten years ago, the state redistricting commission listened to Rep. Joseph McNamara. When it came to reapportioning the state, the entire village of Pawtuxet became House District 19. Now that the state is again adjusting House and Senate more

Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) has introduced legislation that would require school districts to develop COVID recovery plans. The legislation (2021-H 5834) would direct all school districts to prepare district recovery plans more

By JOHN HOWELL This has been an election year like no other for Rep. Joseph McNamara. With the pandemic, like others running for election McNamara had to take special measures when walking his district. He couldn't hold traditional fundraisers, and those more

By LAURA WEICK In the Democratic Sept. 8 primary, first-time candidate Stuart Wilson is challenging Rep. Joseph McNamara for the District 19 Rhode Island House of Representatives, a seat he has held for 25 years. McNamara, the chairman of the Rhode more