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Seth Magaziner announces YMCA renovation funding and offers Social Security assistance

Congressman Seth Magaziner announced federal funding for YMCA renovations and offered help with Social Security benefits on November 18th.

By Kent County Times | Nov 18, 2024

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Kent County rise or fall in 2021?

Farms throughout cities in Kent County received $233,160 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

By Kent County Times | Feb 27, 2024

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How much did farmers in Kent County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Kent County Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Kent County received $70,936 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Rep. Magaziner Urges for Continued Investment in America’s Submarine Fleet on House Floor

By Kent County Times Report | Jul 12, 2023

Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) spoke on the House Floor to urge Congress to continue to fund production of the Virginia and Columbia Class Submarines at Pentagon Recommended Levels.

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Rep. Magaziner Pushes Back Against Republican Attacks on Socially Responsible Investing

By Kent County Times Report | Jul 12, 2023

Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02),a founding member of the Congressional Sustainable Investment Caucus, joined his colleagues in condemning Republicans’ attacks on worker and retiree savings through their misguided war on “ESG investing.”

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Rep. Magaziner Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Firearm Sales During National Gun Violence Awareness Month

By Kent County Times Report | Jun 27, 2023

Representative Seth Magaziner announced the introduction of his bill, H.R.3863: Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act, along with representatives of Rhode Island law enforcement, gun safety advocacy groups, and members of our community whose lives have been personally impacted by gun violence.

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New $25M RAISE Grant for RIDOT to Pave Way for Third Phase of Route 37 Improvements

By Kent County Times reports | Jun 23, 2023

New federal money is on the way to help accelerate improvements along Route 37, a heavily-trafficked corridor linking two cities and Interstates 95 and 295.

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Ahead of the One-Year Mark of the Ruling Overturning Roe v. Wade, Magaziner Signs on to Petition to Force Vote on Protecting Abortion Rights

By Kent County Times reports | Jun 23, 2023

Ahead of the one-year mark of the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade, Representative Seth Magaziner signed on to a discharge petition to force a vote on H.R.12 - Women’s Health Protection Act, legislation that would enshrine the protections of Roe v. Wade into federal law.

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Reed, Whitehouse, & Magaziner Help Secure $2.6M for Block Island State Airport

By Kent County Times Report | Jun 21, 2023

In an effort to enhance safety and aircraft operations at Block Island Airport, U.S. Senators Jack Reed, Sheldon Whitehouse and Representative Seth Magaziner on June 21 announced that the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) has been awarded nearly $2.6 million in federal funding for upgrades to Block Island State Airport (BID).

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Magaziner Joins Petition to Force Votes on Gun Safety Bills

By Kent County Times Report | Jun 16, 2023

On June 13, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) signed onto three discharge petitions to compel House Republican leadership to act on common-sense gun safety legislation during Gun Violence Awareness Month.

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Rep. Magaziner Celebrates the 300th Anniversary of South Kingstown on House Floor

By Kent County Times Report | Jun 13, 2023

Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) spoke on the House Floor to celebrate the 300th anniversary of South Kingstown, located in Rhode Island’s Second Congressional District.

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Rep. Magaziner Announces New Communications Director

By Kent County Times Report | Jun 6, 2023

Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that James Kwon has joined Magaziner’s office as Communications Director.

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Rep. Magaziner Announces 2023 Congressional Art Competition Winner

By Kent County Times Report | Jun 2, 2023

Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced the winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition at an award ceremony honoring young artists from Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District.

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Magaziner Cosponsors Legislation to Prevent Senior Hunger

By Kent County Times Report | May 25, 2023

Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that he has co-sponsored the Senior Hunger Prevention Act, a bill to expand seniors’ access to nutritious food and lower costs for seniors’ essential needs.

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Speaking on the House Floor, Magaziner Celebrates Rep. David Cicilline’s Distinguished Career in Congress

By Kent County Times Report | May 24, 2023

Last night, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) spoke on the House Floor to honor and celebrate Rep. David Cicilline’s distinguished career in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Magaziner, Goldman, Balint, Moskowitz, Landsman Call to Censure Rep. Paul Gosar for “Harboring neo-Nazi Extremists”

By Kent County Times Report | May 24, 2023

On may 17, Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Becca Balint (VT-AL), Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), and Greg Landsman (OH-01), all of whom are Jewish or have Jewish heritage, sent a letter to Speaker Kevin McCarthy asking him to censure Rep. Paul Gosar for harboring neo-Nazi extremists within his office.

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At the Start of National Police Week, Magaziner Announces Support for Bipartisan Bill to Invest Millions in Training, Recruitment, and Mental Health Resources for RI Police Departments

By Kent County Times Report | May 23, 2023

On may 15 at Warwick Police Headquarters, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that he has co-sponsored the Invest to Protect Act, a bill to invest $50 million per year in training, recruitment, and mental health resources for small and mid-sized police departments.

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Speaking from the House Floor, Magaziner Calls for Congress to Strengthen Social Security & Medicare

By Kent County Times Report | May 22, 2023

On may 10, Representative Magaziner (RI-02) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.Res.178, a resolution to affirm the House of Representatives’ commitment to strengthening Social Security & Medicare.

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Magaziner, Goldman, Balint, Moskowitz, Landsman Call to Censure Rep. Paul Gosar for “Harboring neo-Nazi Extremists”

By Kent County Times Report | May 21, 2023

On May 17, 2023, Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Becca Balint (VT-AL), Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), and Greg Landsman (OH-01), all of whom are Jewish or have Jewish heritage, sent a letter to Speaker Kevin McCarthy asking him to censure Rep. Paul Gosar for harboring neo-Nazi extremists within his office

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At the Start of National Police Week, Magaziner Announces Support for Bipartisan Bill to Invest Millions in Training, Recruitment, and Mental Health Resources for RI Police Departments

By Kent County Times Report | May 19, 2023

On May 15, 2023 at Warwick Police Headquarters, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that he has co-sponsored the Invest to Protect Act, a bill to invest $50 million per year in training, recruitment, and mental health resources for small and mid-sized police departments