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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced today that Lynn Blais, President of the United Nurses and Allied Professionals (UNAP), will be his guest for President Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, March 3.
WARWICK, R.I. — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) joined Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi, Major Robert Hart of the Warwick Police Department, and other local leaders to announce $800,000 in federal funding he secured to help the Warwick Police Department purchase new portable radios and radio scanners.
“Today, pursuant to my oversight duties as a member on the House Committee on Homeland Security, I conducted an inspection of the Wyatt Detention Facility in Central Falls. As with other inspections I have conducted of ICE and Border Patrol detention facilities, my focus was on assessing the condition of the facility and the ability of detainees to have basic needs met including access to legal counsel, due process, medical services, and nutrition.
A North Kingstown veteran was recognized for his heroic actions Wednesday — more than 50 years after he served in the Vietnam War.
Rep. Seth Magaziner presented Specialist 4th Class Kenneth Barber with the military honors he earned but never received.
Barber joined the U.S. Army back in 1970 and piloted helicopters throughout the Vietnam War. His helicopter was instrumental during the December 1971 rescue of a U.S. Air Force crew.
In 2025, America marked 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War, and 1975 was a time that many surviving veterans describe as confusing, even chaotic.
Even though the U.S. did not emerge victorious from the war, lots of our veterans still made heroic sacrifices, resulting in quite a few success stories. However, the controversy of the war itself has overshadowed those accomplishments, even decades later.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced the final passage of federal funding for nine community projects included in an annual government funding package at his request.
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — Today, U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner (RI-02) presented Vietnam veteran, Specialist 4th Class Kenneth Barber with military honors he earned during his service but never received.
Barber enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1970 for a three-year term, during which he piloted helicopters in Vietnam. Decades later, after Barber contacted Magaziner’s office for assistance, those long-overdue medals were finally issued and presented today during a small ceremony.
A $475,000 federal grant will help Foster secure at least 100 pieces of emergency response radio equipment to ensure compatibility with the statewide emergency communication system.
Last week, U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner said he secured the grant for Foster and four other Rhode Island communities to improve public safety and strengthen infrastructure.
Thousands of Rhode Islanders joined a “Town Hall” via conference call hosted by U.S. Rep.Seth Magaziner last Wednesday evening.
He provided updates and answered questions for about an hour about his latest initiatives involving some of the most pressing issues: health care, Social Security, housing and utility costs.
“I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Anthony DeLuca, a leader with courage and humility, who made a tremendous difference for our state. I had an opportunity to work closely with Anthony and Sylvia as a board member of Marriage Equality Rhode Island. At a time when it was difficult for people of his generation to speak out for equality, Anthony’s voice never wavered. I am grateful for the difference he made as a Councilman, Representative and moral leader for our state.”