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RECENT NEWS AND EVENTS
ProJo My Turn: Elizabeth Abbott: RI Should Defy the Gun Lobby
Pawtucket resident, writer and lawyer Liz Abbott’s letter was published in the Providence Journal on April 23, 2018.
RICAGV Canvasses Speaker’s District on Gun Violence Prevention Awareness Day
RICAGV supporters took action on National Gun Violence Prevention Awareness Day for all victims and their families by canvassing RI Speaker Mattiello’s district in Cranston.
49 Motorcycle Gang Members Arrest in Pre-Dawn Drug Bust
Biggest bust in RI State Police history included 53 illegal guns and large quantities of illegal drugs.
Great Turnout for Lobby Day
Dozens of supporters lobby RI lawmakers for The Safe Schools Act, the Assault Weapon Ban, and the High Capacity Magazine Ban.
Bishop Tobin Writes in Support of RI Coalition Against Gun Violence Efforts for Common Sense Gun Control
Bishop Tobin of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence wrote in support of common-sense gun reforms.
Condemning RI Dems Exclusion of Gun Safety on Party Platform
Party platform committee members are surprisingly dismissive of traditional Democratic issues at local meeting.
Student Plans School Shooting in Vermont, Is Released on Bail
“Sawyer stated it may not be next week, next month, or even next year, but eventually he will carry out his plan,” said Det. Sgt. Todd Wilkins, of the VT State Police.
Great Show for Common-Sense Gun Control at RI Judiciary Hearings
Students and Rhode Island citizens provided the committee with insightful and heartfelt testimony.
FBI Data Shows Big Upward Trend in Gun Massacres
The most up-to-date report shows a disturbing upward trend in the number of incidents, deaths and injuries.
15 Representatives on the Fence
The Safe Schools Act and the Assault Weapons Ban are in Jeopardy