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John Goncalves for Congress Announces Major Campaign Hires

Providence, Rhode Island – John Goncalves announced today several key hires to lead his campaign for Congress in Rhode Island’s 1st District. Goncalves is running in the 2023 special election to replace outgoing Rep. David Cicilline. Tad Devine and Julian Mulvey of Devine Mulvey and Longabaugh will lead television, radio, and campaign strategy. Devine was the chief strategist for Bernie Sanders’ […]Read More

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Providence man charged with second-degree child molestation

An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Providence man has been charged in Providence County Superior Court with three counts of second-degree child molestation following his arrest by the Providence Police Department […]Read More

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McKee Administration Update on Exeter Fire

PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration issued the following updates on the ongoing fire in Exeter: The fire is expected to cover 700 acres, and is three to four times the size of the West Greenwich fire that occurred on Wednesday and Thursday. All firefighting assets are being utilized, including Rhode Island National Guard helicopters dropping […]Read More

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Advocates Celebrate Temporary Win on Mifepristone Access

[Providence, RI] – Statement from The Womxn Project on Supreme Court review of order on mifepristone: “Fridays are pretty exciting lately in the movement for abortion rights, justice and access. Last week, a Trump appointed judge in Texas issued a decision attempting to stay (aka halt) access to mifepristone and minutes ago the Supreme Court temporarily blocked mifepristone […]Read More

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Whitehouse Applauds Environmental Protection Agency’s Proposed Federal Vehicle Emissions Standards

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today applauded the new federal vehicle emissions standards proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. “If we want to tackle the climate crisis while there is still time, we must act with urgency,” said Whitehouse.  “I applaud the Biden-Harris administration for proposing ambitious pollution standards that accelerate our transition […]Read More