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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
May Martin Jewelry Turns 11, Opens 4th Orange County Store
COSTA MESA, Calif., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Eleven years ago, designer Lily Magaziner opened the doors to a boutique jewelry studio in Costa Mesa, Calif. What began as a one-woman venture has since flourished into May Martin, a thriving, woman-owned, handmade jewelry brand with four locations across Orange County, and more to come. Founded in 2014, May Martin has grown from a single brick-and-mortar storefront into a vibrant creative hub for handcrafted jewelry, built to last a lifetime. Every piece is thoughtfully designed and made by hand in the company's Costa Mesa studio, with materials sourced and sampled in the United States. Known and loved for its gold-filled designs, May Martin is expanding the line's sterling silver offerings this year, committing to the craftsmanship and quality that has helped define the brand's reputation for accessible timeless, everyday jewelry. With two stores in Costa Mesa, one in Laguna Beach, and a newly opened fourth location at River Street Marketplace in San Juan Capistrano, May Martin pieces are also available through more than 800 wholesale partners nationwide. Magaziner began her creative journey in Florence, Italy, where she fell in love with the art of jewelry making. Her career spans working with global brands, including Harley-Davidson, Tommy Bahama, and private label designs with QVC, and HSN. Today, her distinctive style—a fusion of European technique and California coastal inspiration—is reflected in every May Martin piece. With a strong eye for detail and a dedication to using premium, thoughtfully selected materials, (many of which are sourced in the United States), Magaziner has built a brand that emphasizes beauty, longevity, and accessibility. "These 11 years have been a wild ride, but we're so proud of what we offer, and we're just getting started," said Lily Magaziner, CEO of May Martin. "Women complete their look, and their gifting, with us. From custom engravings to welded mother-daughter bracelets and the perfect greeting card, gifting is our love language." In addition to offering quality American-made jewelry at approachable prices, May Martin is also proud to offer customers lifelong repair services, custom designs, and exceptional customer care. The brand's continued success is rooted in its commitment to community, small-batch production, and dedication to handcrafting every piece with love and intention. With its newest OC location recently opened, and its 2025 Summer collection coming out in June, May Martin is poised for continued growth while staying true to its artisan roots. For more information, visit or follow @maymartininc on Instagram and @maymartinjewelry on Pinterest. ABOUT MAY MARTIN: May Martin believes that beautifully-designed, handmade jewelry should be accessible to people everywhere, creating enduring, elegant jewelry that offers quality at a reasonable price point through a meticulous choice of materials and premium natural gemstones. Established in 2014 as a solitary design and retail brick-and-mortar in Costa Mesa, California, May Martin has blossomed into a collective of skilled artisans dedicated to crafting enduring, cherished jewelry pieces that shine through every season. May Martin's growth now includes a fourth physical location with more on the horizon. May Martin customers both acquire quality American-made products, and gain access to exceptional customer care and a lifetime commitment to repair services. Press Contacts:Shout Public RelationsFrancesca Ressa / Erika Klein714-469-1252395488@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE May Martin Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Congressional stock trading ban bill gaining more traction
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rep. Seth Magaziner and more than a dozen lawmakers called for a vote that would prevent members of Congress from trading stocks. Magaziner and Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the TRUST in Congress Act earlier this year, which would stop congressional stock trading. The legislation would either prohibit elected officials and their immediate family members from trading stocks or require them to shift their investments to a qualified blind trust while in office. It has recently gained more attention, and now Magaziner and many republicans are urging congressional leadership to hold a vote to confront the issue as quickly as possible. BACKGROUND: Magaziner, Roy push to ban congressional stock trading Magaziner's push for a vote came on the same day Speaker Mike Johnson voiced support for a stock trading ban. Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries also endorsed the ban, marking the first time a congressional leader from either party had publicly backed it. President Donald Trump has also expressed his support of this bill. 'We should be making decisions based just on what is best for the American people,' Magaziner said. 'The American people recognize that this is a reform that is long overdue. Poll after poll has shown upwards of 90% of the American people supporting a ban on members trading stocks.' While the bill does have support from both parties, it's unclear when or if it will make it to a full vote. If the bill becomes law, current members would have 180 days to comply, while newer members would have 90 days. Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Kristi Noem Torched for 'Playing Dress-Up' While Deporting Children
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem got slammed by a Democratic lawmaker Wednesday for 'playing dress-up' while breaking immigration laws to conduct Donald Trump's deportations. During a hearing before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Rhode Island Representative Seth Magaziner took Noem to task for removing U.S. citizens and documented immigrants as part of the Trump administration's sweeping deportation efforts. 'During your confirmation hearing, you said that your focus would be on deporting immigrants who have been convicted of crimes, and those who have received removal orders. But that is not what you have been doing,' Magaziner said. 'Instead you have been deporting children with cancer, children who are U.S. citizens, a gay makeup artist who committed no crime and didn't even enter the country illegally. 'You have been sloppy; your department has been sloppy. And instead of focusing on real criminals, you have allowed innocent children to be deported while you fly around the country playing dress-up for the cameras,' Magaziner continued. 'Instead of enforcing the laws, you have repeatedly broken them. You need to change course immediately, before more innocent people are hurt on your watch.' Magaziner was referring to a mother in Louisiana who was deported to Honduras in April alongside her 7-year-old daughter and 4-year-old son, the latter of whom had been diagnosed with cancer. Attorneys for that woman and another mother who was removed with her 2-year-old have contended that their clients did not wish for their children to be removed from the United States. Earlier in his questioning, Magaziner asked Noem to explain why Immigration and Customs Enforcement had removed the 4-year-old diagnosed with cancer, despite the mother's wishes. 'What evidence do you have to support your claim that she did consent?' Magaziner asked. Noem, who has denied that the Trump administration has removed any U.S. citizens (it has deported at least 12) insisted that DHS had followed protocol, but failed to provide proof. 'We will get that to you, sir, I don't have it with me,' Noem said. 'Please do. I understand, it's hard to keep them all straight because you've deported multiple U.S. citizen children, but I'm asking specifically about the 4-year-old with cancer who was deported on April 25,' Magaziner said. 'For the record, that family was also not given access to legal counsel before they were deported, even though their lawyer was in the same building at the time,' Magaziner noted. Magaziner referred to ICE's directive on detained parents, which states that 'parents and legal guardians should have the ability to make alternative care arrangements prior to their arrest or detention.' 'ICE must afford parents the opportunity to consult with legal counsel,' Magaziner said. 'So, did the ICE agents working on this case, who deported this 4-year-old with cancer, of their own volition fail to follow ICE policies, or were they directed to by your office or anyone else in DHS leadership?' the Rhode Island Democrat asked. 'Sir, this mother chose to keep her child with her—' Noem began to answer before she was interrupted. 'You have not produced any evidence to say so, but I'm asking again, have you directed—have you directed DHS officers to ignore this policy?' Magaziner said. Noem claimed that the Trump administration was attempting to keep families together, unlike the previous administration, which separated families 'over and over.' The Biden administration repeatedly separated families at the border, including roughly 300 children in 2024 and another 300 in 2023. Over the course of the first Trump administration, immigration authorities separated more than 4,000 migrant children from their families.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Magaziner gives update on congressional stock trading ban bill
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rep. Seth Magaziner provided an update on his push for a bill that would prevent members of Congress from trading stocks. Magaziner told 12 News Friday he recently started meeting with other lawmakers who have proposed similar legislation to negotiate a 'single, consensus bill' they can all get behind and work on passing. BACKGROUND: Magaziner, Roy push to ban congressional stock trading He said opponents of the ban argue that the existence of multiple versions of the bill mean it's an idea that's not ready for primetime. Magaziner also believes the ban is gaining momentum after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and President Donald Trump came out in favor of it. 'The issue started getting a lot of favorable media attention again,' he explained. 'I think all of us recognized that some momentum was building and that we needed to capitalize on it.' Alongside Magaziner's bill, his office shared four other similar pieces of legislation that were introduced this session: No Corruption in Government Act, Stop Politicians Profiting from War Act of 2025, End Congressional Stock Trading Act and Bipartisan Restoring Faith in Government Act. The group of lawmakers Magaziner is meeting with are Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), who he cosponsored one of the bills with, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN), Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Rep. Joe Morelle (D-NY). Among the differences being hashed out are enforcement and what would happen if someone owned stocks before getting elected. As for enforcement, Magaziner said he favors a monetary fine as opposed to jail time for members who don't abide by the ban. Magaziner anticipates his chamber's new bill being introduced and publicized 'in a matter of weeks, not months.' Despite being the lead sponsor of his bill for a ban, Magaziner expects a Republican will now take that responsibility for this new legislation since the Republicans currently have a majority in the House. 'That's just part of life in the minority and thems the brakes,' Magaziner explained. 'But I care more about getting things done than I do about having my name be the top name on the bill.' Over in the Senate, a ban was previously introduced by U.S. Sens. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Josh Hawley (R-MO), among others. NEXT: Crisis in the classroom: Lawmakers push for more mental health resources in schools Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Boston Globe
08-05-2025
- Health
- Boston Globe
US Representative Magaziner blasts ‘absolute cruelty' of Trump budget
'The good news is that historically — under both Democratic and Republican presidents, including the first Trump administration — the president's budget is ignored by Congress,' Magaziner said. The more immediate threat, he said, is Get Rhode Map A weekday briefing from veteran Rhode Island reporters, focused on the things that matter most in the Ocean State. Enter Email Sign Up Magaziner said nearly one-third of Rhode Islanders get their health insurance from Medicaid. Advertisement 'This would be devastating,' he said. 'If these cuts go through, not only will it hurt the thousands of Rhode Islanders who get Medicaid insurance, but it also would hurt health care providers. So nursing homes would be losing revenue and might have to shut down.' Some Republicans see the political peril of such proposals, Magaziner said. 'I think it's starting to dawn on some of these Republican members that if they kick thousands of their own constituents off of health care or cut food benefits or cut education in order to pay for tax cuts for the rich, they're gonna pay for it in the midterms,' he said. Advertisement He said he is urging GOP colleagues to instead only extend tax cuts that help the middle class, while ending tax cuts for the wealthy, thereby avoiding deeper spending cuts. But, Magaziner said, 'The bulk of the Republican conference in the House is sort of still stuck in the old mode of thinking every tax cut is a good tax cut, no matter how rich the recipient is. And we've got to get them off of that and make them feel some pain if they go forward with it.' Meanwhile, Magaziner said he plans to speak on the House floor every day the chamber is in session until federal funding is restored for the peanut paste that Rhode Island's Based in North Kingstown, Edesia is one of two plants in the United States that manufactures the Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food, along with MANA Nutrition in Fitzgerald, Ga. Edesia CEO Navyn Salem sent out an email Sunday, saying, 'I am waiting for a piece of paper' and 'if I do not receive it, it could mean a death sentence for 123,188 children in Sudan.' She said more than 120,000 boxes of the peanut paste have been sitting in Edesia's Rhode Island warehouse since February, but she can't ship it to Sudan until a transportation contract is signed by a 28-year-old acting director of the State Department's Office of Foreign Assistance, who won't meet with her. Advertisement 'It is just so incredibly frustrating,' Magaziner said. 'Over the last decade-plus, 25 million kids around the world have had their lives saved by this product made right here in Rhode Island. Under the Trump administration, the shipments have been stopped.' The Trump administration has said it plans to continue this program, he said, but the delays continue. And, he said, 'Every day that this stuff is sitting in a warehouse in Rhode Island is a day when thousands of kids are unnecessarily wasting away.' Related : On the podcast, Magaziner also spoke about why he To get the latest episode each week, follow Rhode Island Report podcast , , and other podcasting platforms, or listen in the player above. Edward Fitzpatrick can be reached at
