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Recent News From the Blog
2018 Session Wrap Up: Big Gains for Common-Sense Gun Violence Reforms
Legislative success and phenomenal organizational and grassroots growth in 2018.
Statement on the End of the 2018 Legislative Session
The General Assembly fails the public for the 4th straight year on The Safe Schools Acts, as well as other common sense gun safety legisation and many family-focused pieces of legislation.
Final Lobby Day of 2018 a Huge Success
Another great turnout for lobbying lawmakers on The Safe Schools Act.
RICAGV Statement on HB 8119 – Legalizing Civilian Ownership of Stun Guns (Tazers)
RICAGV joins with public health officials and law enforcement in opposition to the legalization of stun guns (tazers); these same officials are in support of The Safe Schools Act, which is still being held for study by the Judiciary Committee.
RI Students to Legislators: We Are Not Targets
RI students do it again! Kudos to all the kids who showed up to protest the inaction of the RI legislature for 4 years in a row.
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.