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Middletown council declines to adopt resolution opposing state assault‑weapons legislation
Summary
After public comment and a lengthy council debate, the Middletown council voted on a proposed resolution opposing Rhode Island assault‑weapons legislation; the motion failed.
The Town of Middletown council voted on June 9 on a proposed resolution opposing Rhode Island’s 2025 assault‑weapons legislation and did not adopt the measure.
The proposed resolution was introduced to register the town’s opposition to state-level gun restrictions under consideration in the General Assembly. Dozens of residents attended the meeting to voice views on both sides. Several members of the public urged the council not to pass the opposition resolution because they supported the state bill; others urged the council to express local opposition.
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