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Magaziner Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Against Trump Tariffs

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) today issued the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled against Trump’s use of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act as part of case, Learning Resources, Inc. vs. Trump. “Today’s Supreme Court ruling is a win for working people, who have endured the costs of President Trump’s […]Read More

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Governor McKee Announces Statewide Virtual Support Hub for People Impacted

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced the launch of a statewide virtual support hub to assist all communities impacted by the devastating shooting at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket. The website, Governor.RI.gov/SupportHub, will serve as a centralized resource for people across the state who are seeking support in the aftermath of the tragedy. The hub provides information on available virtual and in-person […]Read More

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Pawtucket Police Department Executes Search Warrants in Dennis Lynch Arena

PAWTUCKET, RI — We are providing an update to the investigation of the shooting at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena on February 16, 2026. Starting yesterday afternoon into the overnight hours of this morning, February 18th, members of the Pawtucket Police Detective Division continued the investigation into the shooting at Dennis Lynch Arena. With the assistance […]Read More

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Whitehouse Joins Congressional Delegation to Odesa, Ukraine

Congressional delegation urged the Trump administration and U.S. allies to provide additional support for Ukraine to force Putin to the negotiating table   Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Chris Coons (D-DE) today traveled to Odesa, Ukraine to reiterate the ironclad, […]Read More

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Mayor Smiley Announces Independent Review by PERF of City’s Response

The City has committed to releasing the full after-action report to the public upon completion Providence, RI — Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced that the City of Providence has formally retained the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) to conduct an independent, third-party review of the City’s response to the recent tragic shooting at Brown University, the […]Read More

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Amo Exposes “Real State of the Union” Under Donald Trump

PROVIDENCE, RI – TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) exposed the true state of the union under Trump, sharing the stories of Rhode Islanders , devastated by chaos, cruelty, and high costs.   Since Trump’s inauguration, families have been hit hard by his tariffs, health care cuts, attacks on our social safety net, and draconian immigration […]Read More

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Governor McKee Appoints Zachary Mandell to Lead Judicial Nominating Commission

PROVIDENCE, RI — Governor Dan McKee today appointed Zachary M. Mandell to serve as chair of the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC). Mandell is replacing outgoing chair Krystle G. Tadesse.   “Zachary is a brilliant legal mind who has demonstrated a deep commitment to the law and the kind of moral and ethical character it takes […]Read More

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Chief Sidney Wordell (ret.) Inducted in Rhode Island Criminal Justice

The Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association announced that Executive Director, Chief Sidney Wordell (ret.) was recently inducted into the Rhode Island Criminal Justice Hall of Fame with the Class of 2025. Chief Wordell began his career in Little Compton in 1987, rose through the ranks and served as Chief of the Little Compton Police Department […]Read More