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Langevin Votes to Restore Environmental Protections Limiting Methane Emissions: Reversing Trump Decision to Gut Pollution Standards

Langevin Votes to Restore Environmental Protections Limiting Methane Emissions: Reversing Trump Decision to Gut Pollution Standards

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today voted for S.J. Res. 14, a Joint Resolution to reinstate key environmental protections limiting methane emissions and roll back President Trump’s decision to eliminate standards for the oil and gas industry. Supported by Democrats and Republicans, S.J. Res. 14 seeks to restore Obama-era pollution standards contained in the Clean Air Act. The House passed the resolution[Read More…]

by — June 25, 2021 — 0 comments — United States Congress
A Call For American Renewal Nationwide Town Hall: Thursday, June 24 7:30PM Eastern Time

A Call For American Renewal Nationwide Town Hall: Thursday, June 24 7:30PM Eastern Time

Following the national launch of A Call for American Renewal, key stakeholders in the effort to chart a new, more principled path for the GOP and the country are hosting a nationwide town hall to answer public questions and announce new developments in the path forward. Participants include former high-ranking Republican officials and elected leaders, as well as seasoned political strategists,[Read More…]

by — June 24, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
Samantha Weiser Elected as New Chair of the RI Democratic Women's Caucus

Samantha Weiser Elected as New Chair of the RI Democratic Women’s Caucus

In a special election conducted this month, the Rhode Island Democratic Women’s Caucus elected Samantha Weiser as the new Chair of the Caucus. Previously, Weiser served as an at-large member of the Executive Committee in the Women’s Caucus. She is also a State Committeewoman for House District 7. She works as a product designer at Hasbro. “I look forward to[Read More…]

by — June 24, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
Update From Stephen Miller Led America First Legal  -

Update From Stephen Miller Led America First Legal  –

Update From America First Legal  HAND THEM OVER — AFL DEMANDS RECORDS RELATING TO THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION’S OPEN BORDER POLICIES: America First Legal submitted a Freedom of Information Act Request (FOIA) to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security requesting all records, communications, and documents related to a host of the Biden Administration’s immigration policies. Those policies include: implementation of Executive Order 14010; the[Read More…]

by — June 23, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
Governor McKee Announces Choice for Department of Revenue Director

Governor McKee Announces Choice for Department of Revenue Director

Governor Dan McKee announced today that he has nominated  to serve as Director of the Department of Revenue, replacing Jim Thorsen, who has taken the role of Director of the Department of Administration. “We’re building a team with a history of public service and sound financial experience,” said Governor McKee. “Guillermo has worked extensively on helping governments manage their operations[Read More…]

by — June 19, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
AFL President Stephen Miller Reacts To President Biden’s Operation Central American Airlift For Illegal Aliens’ Relatives

AFL President Stephen Miller Reacts To President Biden’s Operation Central American Airlift For Illegal Aliens’ Relatives

Note: AFL is led by senior members of the Trump Administration who were at the forefront of the America First movement. Our team includes President Trump’s former Senior Advisor Stephen Miller, Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, and Budget Director Russ Vought. We have real-world experience carrying out critical legal, policy, and political battles at the highest levels of the U.S. government.[Read More…]

by — June 18, 2021 — 0 comments — Civil Liberties
From The Authors Of The ‘Open Letter to Presidents Biden & Putin In Advance Of Their June 16, 2021 Summit’

From The Authors Of The ‘Open Letter to Presidents Biden & Putin In Advance Of Their June 16, 2021 Summit’

Authors of the Open Letter, signed by over 1,200 distinguished and deeply committed persons, that went to Presidents Putin and Biden prior to their meeting yesterday have welcomed the reaffirmation of the Reagan-Gorbachev statement of 1985 that ‘A Nuclear war Cannot be Won and Must Never be Fought’, and the promise of ongoing talks on ‘strategic stability’.   The Reagan-Gorbachev statement along with the principle of No[Read More…]

by — June 18, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
Governor McKee, Rhode Island Department Of Health Lift COVID-19 Restrictions On Remaining “Higher Risk” Activities

Governor McKee, Rhode Island Department Of Health Lift COVID-19 Restrictions On Remaining “Higher Risk” Activities

“Higher Risk” Activities Include Live Performances, Indoor Hookah, Saunas & Whirlpools, Nightclubs The Governor’s Office and Rhode Island Department of Health today announced that certain restrictions on what have been categorized as higher risk activities and settings will be lifted effective June 18, 2021. The activities and settings include: live indoor performances, indoor hookah, saunas and whirlpools, and nightclubs. These[Read More…]

by — June 18, 2021 — 0 comments — Civil Liberties
ACLU Calls On Providence Officials To Address Dubious Attempt To Oust Homeless From Wilson Street Encampment

ACLU Calls On Providence Officials To Address Dubious Attempt To Oust Homeless From Wilson Street Encampment

  The ACLU of Rhode Island has called on Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza and Commissioner of Public Safety Steven Paré to address the “actions and constitutionally suspect procedural shortcuts” that it took last week in an attempt to oust the people living in a homeless encampment on Wilson Street in Providence. Although the City has since backed off of its[Read More…]

by — June 17, 2021 — 0 comments — Civil Liberties

A Weekly Report Reflecting The Results/Statistics Of Back To Work Incentives Legislation

With a few filing cycles behind us, please: A. Provide the number of claimants who have used earned additional wages in excess of prior limits B. Provide the average amount of additional wages per claimant C. Provide the number of claimants who have effectively returned to the workforce D. Provide any “industry sector” data you may have reflecting which industry[Read More…]

by — June 17, 2021 — 0 comments — Uncategorized
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