WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a new analysis on state Community Reinvestment Act laws, highlighting how states ensure financial institutions' lending, services, and investment activities meet the credit needs of their communities. The report examined the laws of seven states (Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Washingt  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Federal Voting Assistance Program issued the following news: The following states have elections for federal office in the next 90 days: October 2023: No elections for federal office scheduled November 2023- 30 Day Notice: November 7th: Rhode Island Special General in U.S. Congressional District 1 November 21st: Utah Special General in U.S. Congressional District 2 December 2023- 60 Day Notice: No elections for federal offi  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island, Zachary A. Cunha, issued the following news release: The Department of Justice joins survivors, victim service providers, advocates, and communities nationwide in recognizing National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). This is a time to center the experiences of survivors, honor those who have lost their lives to domestic violence; express gratitude to the countless individuals in the movement to end   more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island, Zachary A. Cunha, issued the following news release: United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha joins the Justice Department today in announcing several new commitments as part of the Justice Department's Comprehensive Strategy for Reducing Violent Crime. Instituted by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in May 2021, the strategy focuses on harnessing federal resources, intelligence, and expertise as a force-mu  more

NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The Naval War College issued the following news: The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) hosted the 6th iteration of its Genocide Studies Conference, virtually, October 27, aimed at fostering understanding of the indicators and tools of genocide, and the roles played by political leaders, citizens and militaries. Titled "The Informational Tools of Genocide," the virtual conference brought together NWC students, NWC faculty, and the general public to dialogue  more