CHICAGO, Illinois, May 31 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: American Library Association President Emily Drabinski will tour the country this June to highlight the contributions of American libraries to their communities. The "Road to Annual" tour, named for ALA's Annual Conference, will kick off in early June at Cranston Public Library in Rhode Island where Drabinski will highlight the importance of federal support for libraries and the Right to Read Act.   more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 29 -- The American Mathematical Society issued the following news release on May 28, 2024: The American Mathematical Society (AMS) presented the Karl Menger Awards at the 2024 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Regeneron ISEF) on May 17. The winners were high-school students who earned the right to compete at the Regeneron ISEF by winning a top prize at a local, regional, state, or national science fair. All winners received a one-year AMS member  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 29 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release on May 28, 2024: Today, the Rhode Island chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, issued the following statements applauding the Rhode Island House for passing lifesaving legislation to require the secure storage of firearms, expanding and strengthening the current statewide firearm storage law, SB 2202/HB 7373. Now that thi  more