Chairman Allyn Meyers released the following statement:   “I am deeply concerned by reports that Vic Mellor registered as a foreign agent for the communist regime of Cuba. Members of Congress are prohibited, under threat of criminal penalty, from acting as foreign agents subject to FARA registration for any nation, let alone a criminal communist […]Read More

New letter questions why Civil Division was allowed to investigate its own lawyers – typically the role of the independent OPR Conflict arose after Rhode Island Hospital was subpoenaed for providing gender-affirming care Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Courts Subcommittee, sent a letter to Acting Inspector General William Blier […]Read More

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