The holidays tend to bring out the best in all of us. Perhaps it is our small size or our sense of
community, but the generosity of Rhode Islanders in helping out those they know
and those they don’t is something we can be proud of.
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Friday, November 29, 2013
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Thanksgiving memories
Thanksgiving
is a time to celebrate all we are thankful for and every year I am thankful for
the memories of Thanksgiving itself.
Growing up, we would alternate our celebrations between Pawtucket and
Wakefield with lifelong friends of my parents who also had four children. Being the youngest of everyone, I was always
relegated to the “kids’ table,” which is probably where I developed the habit
of eating so quickly. Regardless, the
smell of fresh turkey with all the fixings, watching the Macy’s parade and
football games and playing outside whether it was snowing or clear are all
memories that seem as fresh as if they
just occurred yesterday.
I
am sure these Thanksgiving memories are similar to many others. Unfortunately today these memories are being
replaced by commercialism, overload and a mad dash to be the first in line at
midnight, sometimes earlier, at the local superstore to get deeply discounted
prices on electronics and hot ticket items.
In some ways, gut-busting Thanksgiving meals have been replaced with
door-busting midnight deals. It seems
there is a push to move people toward Christmas without actually celebrating
Thanksgiving.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Law Takes Effect September 13th
This
year the General Assembly passed and the Governor signed into law legislation
authored by our office which requires that before initiating a foreclosure, a
mortgage lender must offer the owner-occupant of a 1-4 unit residential
property a formal process to determine whether foreclosure can be avoided.
This
new law which will ensure that every Rhode Island homeowner who is having
trouble making their mortgage payments has the opportunity to communicate
directly with their lender to try and find a solution that will help them get
back on track with their mortgage and remain in their home. It is also an
important tool to help direct homeowners to the resources they need early
enough in the foreclosure process to make a difference. I am confident that it
will result in fewer foreclosures, which is great news for homeowners, lenders
and municipalities.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
New School Year, New Dangers
It’s back to school time for kids. That means new clothes, new school supplies,
new friends, and unfortunately, new dangers for young students. Now more than ever, students are using the
Internet as part of their studies in school and at home. Whether it is a smart phone, desktop
computer, tablet or even gaming device, young people are accessing the Internet
continually throughout their day. And,
for every second they are surfing the web, there are dangers lurking.
The Internet offers many opportunities for young people.
It is a gateway to exciting new opportunities and allows young people to expand
their horizons far beyond their neighborhood. But, it can also be a place of
danger. That is why we need to ensure the Internet is a safe and secure
environment for our young people. Just as we teach our children to not talk to
strangers, be aware of dangers in our community, and what to do if someone
bullies them in person, we must address those dangers online.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Successful Investigation and Prosecution of Human Trafficking
This week, Attorney General Peter Kilmartin was joined by the United States Attorney’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations and the U.S. Department of Labor to provide local and state law enforcement training in the investigation and prosecution of human trafficking.
Held at Amica, more than 40 local, state and federal law enforcement officials attended the training where prosecutors from the Office of Attorney General and the United States Attorney’s Office reviewed the current state and federal human trafficking statutes, and ICE and the US Department of Labor shared investigative tactics to identify and successfully investigate potential cases of human trafficking. In addition, a senior Massachusetts prosecutor detailed the complexities of prosecuting human trafficking cases.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Consul General Shai Bazak Testifies at State House for Iran Divestiture Legislation
Consul General Shai Bazak, Consul General of Israel to
New England recently testified before the Rhode Island Senate Committee on
Finance in support of Attorney General Peter Kilmartin’s legislation to divest
any and all state pension funds from companies that directly or indirectly do
business and prohibit the state to enter into any contracts with companies
doing business with Iran.
Speaking to the Committee, Consul General Bazak noted the
importance of the legislation to the security of the United States and to
Israel.
Counsul General Bazak and AG Kilmartin |
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