Plumbers union ‘heartbroken’ after four members among victims of DC-area plane collision

Plumbers union ‘heartbroken’ after four members among victims of DC-area plane collision

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The largest plumbers union in the U.S. said Thursday it was “heartbroken” to announce several of its members were among the victims of the Wednesday night collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter near Washington, D.C. The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the…

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State expands crime victims fund to include home modifications

State expands crime victims fund to include home modifications

Rhode Island’s Crime Victim Compensation Program now covers costs associated with adding home security systems under legislation Gov. Dan McKee signed into law Tuesday. (Getty image) Gov. Dan McKee on Tuesday signed into law legislation that lets crime victims use up to $1,000 from the Office of the General Treasurer’s compensation program to add security…

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