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WASHINGTON, DC – Several local police departments will soon have more backup and additional federal resources to crack down on heroin and opioid dealers thanks to a new round of federal ‘COPS grants’ totaling $4,921,873 that is being awarded to local law enforcement agencies across Rhode Island.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02), Vice-Chair of the Congressional Labor Caucus, held a press conference to announce the introduction of his bill, the Don’t Stand for Taking Employed Americans’ Livings (Don’t STEAL) Act, which would make wage theft a felony nationwide.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) spoke on the House Floor to honor Mr. George Nee, the President of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO. On October 11, 2024, Mr. Nee will step down from his position, concluding a storied career of more than 50 years advocating for the essential right to organize and fair labor protections for working people.
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EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to enhance public safety and help local fire departments recruit and retain firefighters, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today joined with Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley, East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva, Chief Richard A. Susi (ret.) of the Rhode Island Association of Fire Chiefs (RIAFC), and local firefighters to announce $22.05 million in federal funds for fire departments in Providence and East Providence and volunteer departments throughout the state.
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Rhode Island just hit the infrastructure jackpot – a massive $125.39 million to help fix the crumbling Washington Bridge. U.S. Senators Jack Reed, Sheldon Whitehouse, Representatives Seth Magaziner, Gabe Amo, and Governor Dan McKee are all patting themselves on the back for securing this windfall of federal funds. The cash comes courtesy of the “Mega Grant” program, part of the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that our Senators helped push through Congress.
WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to support high-quality literacy instruction to build strong readers, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today joined Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green in announcing that the Ocean State will receive a new Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant providing a projected $40 million over the next five years.
WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to help public school students across the state capitalize on educational opportunities and become college and career ready, U.S.