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Parkland, Florida Mayor Christine Hunschofsky to Visit Central Falls and

Parkland, Florida Mayor Christine Hunschofsky will visit Central Falls, Rhode Island on Monday, April 8th to share her experiences dealing with the tragic mass shooting incident at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and how her community came together to support victims and advocate for school and gun safety legislation. Mayor Hunschofsky is visiting as a guest […]Load more...

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US Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen Resigns

VOA News U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has resigned after 16 months on the job and immense pressure from the White House and public over the situation along the country’s southern border. «Despite our progress in reforming homeland security for a new age, I have determined that it is the right time […]Load more...

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Cicilline Statement on Nielsen Resignation

WASHINGTON – Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01 issued the following statement today after the resignation of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen: “It’s about time. Secretary Nielsen implemented the President’s horrific family separation policy. She was an enabler for this administration’s worst impulses. She won’t be missed.” “It’s profoundly […]Load more...

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RI State Police to Increase Enforcement of Texting/Hand-held Cell Phone

Colonel James M. Manni, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Director of the Rhode Island Department of Public Safety, announces that additional troopers have been assigned to special patrols next week to enforce the state’s texting-while-driving and hands-free cell phone use laws as part a national highway safety campaign called U Drive. U Text. […]Load more...

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Langevin Votes to Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act

Bill adds stronger protections for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) issued the following statement today after voting to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), legislation that improves services available to survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking . It passed the House of Representatives by […]Load more...

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RI & CT Partners to Celebrate Wild and Scenic Rivers

After Reed-Langevin Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Wild and Scenic River Act signed into law last month as part of public lands package, conservation, community, and volunteer groups come together to celebrate ‘Wild and Scenic’ designation for segments of the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed and protections and opportunities that come with it Federal designation could help federal funds flow for […]Load more...