PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 29 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * A fresh start at Brown: 127 transfer, visiting and resumed undergraduate students embrace orientation * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Whether they have just stepped off an airplane from London, wrapped up a semester in Texas or finished their service in the U.S. military, Brown University's incoming Transfer and Resumed Undergraduate Education (TRUE) students are already acclimating to campus life  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The American Council on Renewable Energy issued the following news release: * * * ACORE Statement on the Stop-Work Order Affecting the Revolution Wind Offshore Wind Project Statement from American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) President & CEO Ray Long on the Stop-Work Order Affecting the Revolution Wind Offshore Wind Project: "The Trump Administration's decision to halt the Revolution Wind project off Rhode Island is an extraordinarily damaging mistake. This is a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO issued the following news release: * * * AFL-CIO Slams Stop-Work Order for Revolution Wind * AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration ordering work to stop on the Revolution Wind energy project off the coast of Rhode Island, which has employed more than 1,000 union members to date: The stop-work order on Revolution Wind is an outrage. This project is fully permitted and already 8  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Amidst Energy Prices Rise, Trump Kills Jobs, Cuts Off Renewable Energy * Washington, D.C. - On Friday, the Trump Administration issued a stop work order to the Revolution Wind project in Rhode Island. The project is already 80 percent completed--with 45 of its 65 wind turbines already installed--and once completed, Revolution Wind would harness enough offshore wind to power 350,000 homes i  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Leads Discussion with Rhode Island Blue Economy Manufacturers about Supporting Industry in Washington * Newport, RI - YESTERDAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) hosted business leaders from Rhode Island Blue Economy manufacturers and Rhode Island Commerce to discuss what he's doing in Congress to counter Trump's anti-business policies, including arbitrary tariffs and cuts to foundational science re  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Labor Caucus Leaders Urge Trump Administration to Support Registered Apprenticeship Programs * WASHINGTON, DC -- Yesterday, Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), co-leads of the Congressional Labor Caucus Building Trades Task Force along with Congressional Labor Caucus Co-Chairs Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Steven Horsford (NV-04  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Connecticut Department of Transportation, on behalf of the states making up the Northeast Corridor have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation responding to the Department's Request for Information regarding surface transportation proposals aimed at addressing America's critical infrastructure needs. The enclosed principles by the Northeast Corridor state members, namely Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Yo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Courtney Statement on Trump Order to Halt Revolution Wind Project, Putting 200 Jobs at Risk * NORWICH, CT - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) released the following statement in response to President Trump's order to halt the Revolution Wind offshore wind project: "The Trump Administration's order to halt the Revolution Wind project without any warning to the contractor, the states of Co  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro Statement on Stop Work Order for Revolution Wind * Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) issued the following statement regarding an order by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management halting all ongoing offshore activities for the Revolution Wind project: "Affordable, reliable energy is essential for lowering the cost of living, and that is exactly what the Revolution Wind Project is desi  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 28 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Despite vast ideological differences, political extremists exhibit similar brain processing * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- When people with extreme political views see politically charged content, their brains process the information in the same way -- even when their views are at the opposite end of the ideological spectrum. That's according to a new study led by psychological and cognitive re  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Secretary Chavez-DeRemer highlights maritime, public safety skills training programs on 'America at Work' New England swing * VERNON, VT - U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer this week wrapped up a six-state swing through New England - visiting Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Vermont - as part of her nationwide America at Work listening to  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 25 [Category: Environment] -- The Natural Resources Defense Council posted the following news release: * * * Interior Halts Revolution Wind Project * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In an unprecedented move, the U.S. Department of the Interior ordered a halt to construction on the Revolution Wind project offshore of Rhode Island and Connecticut. The project is nearly 80 percent complete and set to provide power to customers in the two states starting next year. Once completed, Revolution  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * Keel Authenticated for Future USS Wisconsin (SSBN 827) * GROTON, Conn. - The keel for the future USS Wisconsin (SSBN 827), a Columbia-class submarine, was laid during a ceremony on Aug. 27 at the General Dynamics Electric Boat Quonset Point facility in Kingstown, Rhode Island. The keel laying ceremony signifies a major milestone in the life of a ship as it begins to transition from design to reality. The   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * Keel Authenticated for Future USS Wisconsin (SSBN 827) * GROTON, Conn. - The keel for the future USS Wisconsin (SSBN 827), a Columbia-class submarine, was laid during a ceremony on Aug. 27 at the General Dynamics Electric Boat Quonset Point facility in Kingstown, Rhode Island. Download Previous GROTON, Conn. (Aug. 27, 2025) Dr. Kelly Geurts, ship sponsor of the future Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Magaziner Co-Leads Bill to Make Subscription Cancellations Easier * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner joined Reps. Brad Sherman (CA-32) and Chris DeLuzio (PA-17) tointroduce the Click to Cancel Act, legislation that will make it easier for Americans to cancel costly recurring subscriptions. Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) recently introduced companion legislation in the Sena  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Magaziner Reintroduces Bill to Crack Down on Wage Theft * WARWICK, RI -- Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner held a press conference to announce his bill, the Don't Stand for Taking Employed American's Livings (Don't STEAL) Act, that would make wage theft a felony nationwide. Rep. Magaziner was joined by labor leaders who described the human toll of wage theft in Rhode Island. "Every   more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 27 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Nathan Winoto: From Brown University to a big Broadway break * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] --It wasn't long ago that Nathan Winoto spent his summers at home in Jakarta, Indonesia, watching YouTube clips of American musicals, from "Grand Hotel" to "Hamilton." But this summer, the Brown University Class of 2025 graduate has a front-row seat to the action as a co-producer of the hit Broadway product  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * New England Legal Awards Spotlight Several Morgan Lewis Lawyers * BOSTON, August 29, 2025: Four Morgan Lewis lawyers have been recognized as part of Law.com 's New England Legal Awards, which honor professional excellence in law in Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Partner Laurie Cerveny was named a finalist for Merger a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport's summer STEM program is a steppingstone to careers * NEWPORT, R.I. - The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport's Undersea Technology Apprentice Program (UTAP) welcomed 50 high school students to explore building, programming and driving remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) over two three-week sessions held in July and August.  Designed as a steppingstone to science, ma  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 28 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Photos: Brown's newest students arrive on campus for move-in day * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- The sidewalks of College Hill were lined with cars and carts as Brown University welcomed its newest group of first-year, transfer and visiting students to campus for move-in day. Teams of students, staff and faculty volunteers greeted the new arrivals with smiles and helping hands as they carried bo  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 29 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Photos: From school visits to sports clinics, Brown Bears rally behind Providence kids * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Providence kids are kicking off the new school year with an extra boost of excitement and confidence, thanks to a series of community outreach events led by Brown University student-athletes, coaches and staff this month. On Thursday, Aug. 28, the Brown football team welcomed mo  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island posted the following news release: * * * Providence Resident Admits to Trafficking Fentanyl A Providence man found to be in possession of more than 1,500 fentanyl-laced pills and more than 400 grams of fentanyl powder today pleaded guilty to a charge of possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, announced Acting United States Attorney Sara Miron Bloom. Court records   more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 27 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Q&A with Michael Littman: What's on the mind of Brown's first associate provost for AI * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- As chatbots and other artificial intelligence technologies promise to forever alter the way people write, learn and work, universities nationwide are working to keep pace. This July, Michael Littman, a professor of computer science at Brown University, started a new role on camp  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: It's Clear Trump Wants a Government Shutdown and is Refusing to Follow the Law He Signed * WASHINGTON, DC -- President Donald Trump is once again seeking to override Congress on bipartisan spending laws and is putting the country on a path to a federal government shutdown later this fall. In an attempted end-run around Congress' funding power, the Trump Administration is trying to use a "p  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Trump Admin. Partisanship Worming Through CDC, Causing Leadership Void at Health Agency & Putting Americans at Risk * WASHINGTON, DC -- Under the anti-vaccine views of U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., infectious diseases like measles that were once largely eliminated in the U.S. are now spreading rampantly throughout American communities and the scientifi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * RI Delegation Slams Visit by Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer Days after Sudden Stop-Work Order on Revolution Wind * Providence, RI - U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today issued the following joint statement calling on Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to visit with trades workers put out of work by the Trump administration's sto  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * RI Delegation Slams Visit by Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer Days after Sudden Stop-Work Order on Revolution Wind * Providence, RI - U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today issued the following joint statement calling on Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to visit with trades workers put out of work by the Trump administration's stop-work ord  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * RI Delegation Statement on Stop Work Order for Revolution Wind Project * Warwick, RI - Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, along with U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and Gabe Amo (RI-01) issued the following statement in response to a Trump Administration order stopping all activities of Revolution Wind Project off the coast of Rhode Island, which is more th  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Aug. 27 -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: * * * RWU's Extension School and Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District Launch Early College Program RWU Extension School launches first Early College program in Massachusetts, partnering with Dighton-Rehoboth to provide students with college-level math curriculum that enables them to earn credit before graduation. By Kelly Brinza PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Roger Williams University (RWU) Extension School is e  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Sierra Club Connecticut Statement on Revolution Wind Stop Work Order * NEW LONDON, Conn. - The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has issued an order to stop work on the almost complete Revolution Wind Project. This is the latest in a series of attacks by the Trump administration on offshore wind, American jobs, and renewable energy sources that keep our air clean and energy bills lo  more