Washington, DC – TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) issued the following statement after voting for the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: “Every Rhode Islander deserves a safe, affordable place to live. But right now, the cost of housing is too high.  The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a critical step toward lowering housing […]Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI — On Thursday, Governor Dan McKee will be joined by bill sponsors, supporters and members of UFCW Local 328 to sign legislation that establishes limits on self-checkout lanes at grocery stores. Rhode Island will be the first state to enact a statewide self-checkout staffing ratio, protecting jobs and improving customer service. The legislation (S2342/ H7290) will require grocery stores with self-checkouts […]Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House Homeland Security Committee approved U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner’s Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act, legislation that will require standardized entry-level training for new intelligence employees at the Department of Homeland Security on civil rights, civil liberties, privacy protections, intelligence regulations, and information-sharing best practices. The legislation establishes a […]Read More

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and a coalition of 18 attorneys general today announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted the coalition’s motion for a permanent injunction and blocked key provisions of Executive Order No. 14248 from taking effect. “The President does not have the constitutional power to rewrite […]Read More

Law named in honor of Johnston resident Casey Bassignani, who died in a rollover crash in November 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee was joined by Senate Majority Whip David Tikoian (D-Dist. 22, Smithfield, Lincoln, North Providence), Representative Arthur Corvese (D-Dist. 55, North Providence), and supporters to sign ‘Casey’s Law,’ (S3169A/8384A) legislation that […]Read More

Johnston, RI: Today, Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Vic Mellor, candidate for RI’s Congressional District 2,  visited Simmons Village in Johnston. He met an enthusiastic group of seniors who welcomed him warmly. During the question-and-answer period, the question of Social Security sparked their interest. They asked about the safety of the program. Vic was quick to […]Read More