By Carmen Russo WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to enhance airport security and keep improvements to T.F. Green Airport on schedule, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today voted to pass a much needed reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The bipartisan bill to extend federal aviation programs through September of 2017 was approved by […]Load more...
By Carmen Russo PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo, joined by House Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello, Senator Maryellen Goodwin, Representative Christopher Blazejewski, Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence members and other advocates for survivors of domestic violence, today hosted a ceremonial bill signing of the Domestic Violence Prevention Act. This legislation creates a domestic […]Load more...
By Carmen Russo Senate clears bill to promote prevention, treatment, and recovery from opioid addiction Fundamental shift in American drug policy heads to President’s desk to be signed into law Washington, DC – Today, the Senate adopted the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act conference report, giving final approval to legislation that addresses the addiction crisis […]Load more...
By Carmen Russo PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Lt. Governor Daniel J. McKee was named Chairman of the National Lt. Governors Association (NLGA) last Friday morning at the group’s annual meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As Chairman, Lt. Governor McKee will lead the association’s 17-person Executive Committee in directing policy discussions and setting the group’s general business […]Load more...
By Carmen Russo WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to address jet noise that impacts residents living around T.F. Green Airport, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced $9,322,986 in federal funding for jet noise mitigation. The federal funds, administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, could lead to more homeowners being bought out or receiving […]Load more...
By Carmen Russo Narragansett, RI – Governor Gina Raimondo signed an executive order Tuesday afternoon at Roger Wheeler State Beach. While barefoot in the sand, Raimondo announced that Sunday July 24 will be 2016 Bay Day, when all state beaches will offer free admission and parking and fishing without a license will be permitted. After […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea today celebrated the passage of the 2016 Lobby Reform Act during a State House Library ceremony where Governor Raimondo signed the bill into law. Gorbea championed the legislation, introduced by Representative Jacquard and Senator Lynch Prata, in an effort to clarify, simplify, and strengthen lobby laws […]Load more...
The Rhode Island Senate voted 36-0 to approve the Rhode Island Lobbying Reform Act (S.2361 Substitute A). When I first entered office, I identified the need for a comprehensive reform of the state’s lobbying laws. This legislation is the result of our efforts to clarify, streamline and strengthen the lobbying laws in our state. I […]Load more...
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Katherine Gypson ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA—It’s a Wednesday afternoon American government class in the diverse Washington suburb of Alexandria, Virginia. A group of students is arguing passionately and thoughtfully about gun control. They represent a range of ethnicities and races, but they are all young. They’re attending an affordable college to earn a degree so they can […]Load more...
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