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Congressman Roger Williams hosts community roundtable discussing community input surrounding Fort Hood and last updated 2021-05-06 14:06:41-04 FORT HOOD, TX — Congressman Roger Williams, held a press conference after a community round table unpacking the challenges at Ft. Hood. Local elected officials, military veterans, and law enforcement officers were all invited to be part of the discussion. The group tackled everything from sexual assault and the #IAMVANESSAGUILLEN legislation, to housing on post, and issues facing hundreds of veterans every day. Ft. Hood and the City of Killeen we...

Local legislators sponsor bills in support of commercial fisheries  BAR HARBOR — The 130th Maine Legislature has released a list of bills proposed in the House and Senate, and local representatives are focused on the commercial fishing industry, alongside other constituent concerns.  The lobster fishery, in particular, is facing competition from offshore wind energy development and conservation measures, both which affect lobstermen and their livelihood.  While more than 1,600 bills have been introduced since the Legislature opened session on Dec. 2, 2020, many are just worki...

Supply The Why Founder Din Jenkins to Be Recognized as a 2021 Black Excellence Honoree by the Massachusetts Black & Latino Legislative Caucus Share Article Nomination by Rep. William C. Galvin Recognizes Impact of Supply The Why’s Diversity and Communications Initiatives. Din Jenkins, Founder at Supply The Why I am very proud that we are able to facilitate these difficult conversations, and make them happen from a place of trust and respect – it gives me great hope. STOUGHTON, Mass. (PRWEB) February 25, 2021 Din Jenkins, CEO...

Maine Recovery Advocacy Project, lawmakers to address state’s addiction crisis As Augusta prepares for 130th legislative session, Mainers come together to call for action from elected officials; Lawmakers and organizers to hold virtual call on Friday at 7 p.m. to discuss agenda Wed, 01/27/2021 - 1:00pm As overdoses reach record levels across Maine, The Maine Recovery Advocacy Project (ME-RAP), along with other advocates and legislators, today is urging action on four bills to reform how Maine deals with addiction and act on solutions that will make an impact across the state. T...

By Melissa Moore-Randall When House Speaker Robert DeLeo announced his retirement from the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Jeff Turco looked at his own background, experience and belief in the nobility of public service. Turco used this as a catalyst for his decision to run for State Representative in the 19th Suffolk District of Winthrop and sections of Revere. Turco, who grew up in Revere and currently resides in Winthrop, spoke highly of the man whose office he hopes to take over.  “For 30 years, our district has been represented by a tremendous leader who made the lives of Mass...