Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that he has joined five major caucuses focused on building the middle class, including the Labor Caucus, the Manufacturing Caucus, the Public Works and Infrastructure Caucus, the Apprenticeship Caucus, and the Career and Technical Education Caucus. Throughout his career in public service, Rep. Magaziner has been a fierce advocate […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after President Joe Biden announced new plans taking aim at hidden ‘junk fees’ across multiple industries, U.S. Senator Jack Reed says he favors the move and supports federal efforts to crack down on excessive hidden fees while promoting greater transparency, fairness, and competition in the market for all kinds of consumer goods […]Read More
200 House Democrats Back Legislation to Save Lives WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) was joined today by gun violence survivors and 199 Members of Congress in introducing the Assault Weapons Ban Act. Passed in the 117th Congress by a bipartisan vote of 217-213 in the House of Representatives, the legislation would ban the sale, import, manufacture or transfer of certain […]Read More
Jeff Seldin ZAMBOANGA, PHILIPPINES — Senior U.S. defense officials are expressing optimism that a high-level visit to the Philippines will pay off, possibly with an agreement for expanded military cooperation and greater access to Philippine military bases. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who arrived in Manila late Tuesday sounded upbeat ahead of critical meetings Thursday with […]Read More
Magaziner vowed to fight for working people against the powerful interests who stand in the way of better wages, better healthcare, and lower costs Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Magaziner (RI-02) delivered his first speech on the House floor to introduce himself and lay out his legislative priorities for this Congress. Magaziner focused on his dedication […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee was joined by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, General Treasurer James A. Diossa, bill sponsors Representative Jason Knight and Senator Joshua Miller, and dozens of advocates and community leaders to mark the introduction of critical gun safety legislation that would ban the sale […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Board of Directors for Rhode Island Commerce last night approved five Innovation Vouchers and five Innovation Network Matching Grants. With these awards, there have now been 110 Innovation Voucher recipients and 36 Innovation Network Matching Grant recipients, totaling an investment of $8.9 million. These awards have had a […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to improve roadway safety, better connect neighborhoods, and make Providence streets safer for all users, Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation today joined with Mayor Brett Smiley to announce a new $27.2 million federal grant under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program. U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and […]Read More
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today issued the following statement after the release of surveillance and body-camera footage detailing the tragic incident involving Tyre Nichols and police in Memphis, Tennessee: “The video showing the violence that led to the death of Tyre Nichols is agonizing to watch, and our nation grieves tonight […]Read More
Providence, RI – Today, Rhode Island General Treasurer James A. Diossa shared the Transition Committee’s Report and Recommendations for the Office of the General Treasurer. The Committee was co-chaired by Yahaira “Jay” Placencia, a Senior Vice President with Bank of America, and Donald R. Sweitzer, the retired Chairman of International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”). The committee issued […]Read More
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