PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 22 -- The American Mathematical Society issued the following news release: Peter Sarnak of the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) and Princeton University has been awarded the 2024 Shaw Prize in Mathematical Sciences for his development of the arithmetic theory of thin groups and the affine sieve by bringing together number theory, analysis, combinatorics, dynamics, geometry, and spectral theory. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sarnak is currently Gopal Prasad  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 24 -- The Economic Progress Institute issued the following news release: Having analyzed the recently concluded caseload and revenue estimating conferences, the nonpartisan Economic Progress Institute (EPI) has found that lawmakers at the Rhode Island General Assembly have an extra $136.1 million to allocate as they enter into final fiscal year 2025 budget negotiations. EPI realizes that the clock is ticking on COVID-related federal stimulus assistance, with the s  more

WESTBOROUGH, Massachusetts, May 23 -- The New England First Amendment Coalition issued the following news release: Access/RI -- a coalition of open government groups including the New England First Amendment Coalition -- recently cautioned against Rhode Island legislation that would keep the municipalities of judicial officials secret. House Bill 7758 would exempt from the Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act the city or town of residence of the justices, judges, and magistrates of the un  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 22 -- Clean Water Action issued the following news release: A capacity crowd turned out for Clean Water Action's 22nd Annual Breakfast of Champions on May 17th at the Edgewood Yacht Club in Cranston. Senator Alana DiMario and Representative Davd Bennett were honored alongside the esteemed University of Rhode Island professor, Dr. Sunshine Menezes, and other grassroots leaders. "It was wonderful to honor our 2024 class of Rhode Island environmental champions. All o  more