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Former Democratic State Representative-Elect Pleads To Embezzlement & Campaign Finance Charges

Former Democratic State Representative-Elect Pleads To Embezzlement & Campaign Finance Charges

Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a former state representative-elect was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court after pleading to felony embezzlement and campaign finance charges stemming from actions undertaken during his campaign for state representative of House District 68 in 2018. Laufton Ascencao (age 27) pleaded nolo contendere to one count of felony embezzlement, three counts of failure[Read More…]

by — June 17, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
Bipartisan Legislative Group Demands: Actions, No More Words-Our Vulnerable Children Need A DCYF Audit

Bipartisan Legislative Group Demands: Actions, No More Words-Our Vulnerable Children Need A DCYF Audit

By Rep. Julie A. Casimiro, Minority Whip Michael W. Chippendale, Rep. Anastasia Williams & Rep. Thomas Noret Since 2016 the House Oversight Committee has been reviewing operations of the Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF.) The result of these reviews exposed tremendous failures within DCYF — a direct correlation to the state’s unwillingness to properly support this agency. Deaths,[Read More…]

by — June 17, 2021 — 0 comments — Civil Liberties
Direct Action For Rights & Equality (DARE) Announces Mother's March

Direct Action For Rights & Equality (DARE) Announces Mother’s March

Organizers Are Demanding That Community Leaders Recognize Incarceration As Violence & End Collaboration With Police: Issue An Immediate Call For Community Resources Be Utilized In Violence Prevention On Friday June 18th organizers and community members will hold a Mother’s March to demand that community leaders invest in resources for youth rather than policing and incarceration as a response to gun[Read More…]

by — June 17, 2021 — 0 comments — Civil Liberties
Cicilline Remarks On Repealing Authorization For Use Of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution Of 2002 (H.R. 256 AUMF)

Cicilline Remarks On Repealing Authorization For Use Of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution Of 2002 (H.R. 256 AUMF)

U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) spoke on the House floor today during debate on repealing the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (H.R. 256). A video of Cicilline’s remarks can be viewed by clicking the image below. A transcript is embedded at the end of this email.     David N. Cicilline Repealing AUMF[Read More…]

by — June 15, 2021 — 0 comments — United States Congress
PAWTUCKET PARKS & RECREATION FREE SUMMER PERFORMANCES!

PAWTUCKET PARKS & RECREATION FREE SUMMER PERFORMANCES!

The Pawtucket Parks and Recreation Division is hosting a number of free performances throughout the summer beginning Tuesday, July 6 and are tentatively scheduled to end Sunday, August 22, weather permitting.  All performances begin at 6 p.m. and are open to the public. There are seven children’s performances taking place at Slater Memorial Park every Tuesday evening starting on July 6[Read More…]

by — June 15, 2021 — 0 comments — Business
Video/Statement: Cicilline, Langevin, McKee Pushing For Stronger Federal Investments In Child Care

Video/Statement: Cicilline, Langevin, McKee Pushing For Stronger Federal Investments In Child Care

American Families Plan Invests Nearly $450 Billion In Child Care, Universal Pre-K U.S. Congressmen David N. Cicilline (RI-01) and James Langevin (RI-02) held a press conference Friday morning with Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee to underscore the importance of federal investments in child care for growing Rhode Island’s economy from the bottom up and the middle out. Cicilline and Langevin[Read More…]

by — June 13, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics, United States Congress
House Lawmakers Release Anti-Monopoly Agenda for “A Stronger Online Economy: Opportunity, Innovation, Choice”

House Lawmakers Release Anti-Monopoly Agenda for “A Stronger Online Economy: Opportunity, Innovation, Choice”

Bipartisan legislation will restore competition to digital marketplace and rein in largest tech platforms Led by Antitrust Subcommittee Chairman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) and Antitrust Subcommittee Ranking Member Ken Buck (CO-04), House lawmakers today announced their bipartisan legislative agenda to expand opportunities for consumers, workers, and small business owners by holding unregulated Big Tech monopolies accountable for anti-competitive conduct. “The[Read More…]

by — June 13, 2021 — 0 comments — United States Congress
Rhody Congressman Langevin Weighs In On Ransomware & Cybersecurity: Talks Russia & Sanctions! Challenges CEO On CISA

Rhody Congressman Langevin Weighs In On Ransomware & Cybersecurity: Talks Russia & Sanctions! Challenges CEO On CISA

Coalition Reporter Pat Ford ran into Rhode Island Congressman Jim Langevin (D2) at The Genesis Center in Providence, Rhode Island, and took the opportunity to discuss the latest ransomware attacks on American companies. The Congressman is a member of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission and co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus,   Congressman Langevin Issued The Following Statement Challenging[Read More…]

by — June 12, 2021 — 0 comments — United States Congress
This Week At The Rhode Island General Assembly: Week Ending June 11, 2021

This Week At The Rhode Island General Assembly: Week Ending June 11, 2021

  Bill strengthening agreement between state, IGT and Bally’s signed into law Legislation sponsored by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23, Warwick) and Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio (D-Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence) was signed into law by Gov. Dan McKee, strengthening the agreement between the State of Rhode Island, IGT and Bally’s Corporation. The Marc A. Crisafulli Economic[Read More…]

by — June 12, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
Congressman Cicilline Announces Winners of 2021 Congressional Art Competition

Congressman Cicilline Announces Winners of 2021 Congressional Art Competition

U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) announced today that Angel Norquist from Barrington Christian Academy was awarded the first-place prize in this year’s Congressional Art Competition. The annual contest seeks to spotlight local talent and promote arts education, fostering the next generation of Rhode Island artists. Cicilline, who has run the competition each year since coming to Congress, held a[Read More…]

by — June 12, 2021 — 0 comments — United States Congress
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