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

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