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Westerly secures $680K in fed funds

January 14, 2026

U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) applauded the House passage of federal funding for five local community projects included in an annual government funding package at his request. The funding, included in the Commerce, Justice, and Science and Interior appropriations bills, will support projects that improve public safety, strengthen infrastructure, and reduce flooding in Rhode Island.

“I am always looking to bring federal resources back to Rhode Island to make life better and more affordable,” said Magaziner. “I am pleased to have secured House passage of funding for five projects that will make Rhode Island safer and improve local infrastructure.” [...] Read full story.