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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Rhode Island Newsletter for Sunday April 07, 2024 ( 7 items )  

Magaziner & Reed Deliver $707,000 to Upgrade Coventry Police Equipment
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: COVENTRY, RI - Modern police cars, radios, computers, and technology infrastructure are critical tools to help local police departments keep residents safe and communities secure during an emergency. The Coventry Police Department is slated to receive $707,000 in federal funding secured by U.S. Senator Jack Reed and U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) to help the town enhance public safety and  more

Reed & Magaziner Deliver $707,000 to Upgrade Coventry Police Equipment
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: COVENTRY, RI - Modern police cars, radios, computers, and technology infrastructure are critical tools to help local police departments keep residents safe and communities secure during an emergency. The Coventry Police Department is slated to receive $707,000 in federal funding secured by U.S. Senator Jack Reed and U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) to help the town enhance public safety and impr  more

Reed Teams Up with The Autism Project & First Responders to Launch Initiative to Help Public Safety Officials Effectively Communicate with People with Autism During Emergencies
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: JOHNSTON, RI - To kickoff World Autism Acceptance Month, U.S. Senator Jack Reed is partnering with The Autism Project (TAP) to screen a new educational video in partnership with local police and fire departments. This initiative will provide first responders with the training and techniques they need to effectively communicate with people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) during an emergency. Senator Re  more

Reed, RI Child Care Leaders Celebrate $1 Billion Boost for Child Care & Urge Additional Federal Investment to Help Working Families Meet Child Care Needs
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: PROVIDENCE, RI - Thanks to a new federal law, Rhode Island is slated to receive $58.4 million in 2024 to help families with young children find quality child care they can afford and help child care providers retain qualified, experienced staff. This includes an estimated $19.5 million for Rhode Island through the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) and $38.9 million for the state through federal He  more

Rep. Amo Joins Rhode Island Delegation Urging SBA to Swiftly Assist Local Businesses Impacted by Washington Bridge Closure
WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01), alongside U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Representative Seth Magaziner, sent a letter to the Small Business Administration (SBA) requesting the agency to expeditiously review applications for economic assistance and provide updates on its efforts to deliver federal relief to local businesses. Following the sudden closure of the Washington Bridge, the feder  more

Rep. Magaziner Delivers Federal Funding for New Viewing Plaza at Burrillville High School
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: BURRILLVILLE, R.I. -- Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that he is delivering $500,000 in federal funding for a new, ADA-accessible viewing plaza overlooking a planned artificial turf athletic field located at the Burrillville High School. Rep. Magaziner was joined by town leaders, school committee members, and disability rights advocates for a groundbreaking ceremony of the   more

RI Congressional Delegation Urges SBA to Swiftly Assist Local Businesses Impacted by Washington Bridge Closure
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo sent a letter to the Small Business Administration (SBA) requesting the agency to expeditiously review applications for economic assistance and provide updates on its efforts to deliver federal relief to local businesses. Following the sudden closure of the Washington Bridge, the federal delegation sent a lette  more