PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 13 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * ACLU and RWU Law School Clinic Sue Yet Again Over ACI's Failure to Accommodate Native American Prisoners' Religious Freedom For the third time in as many years, attorneys for the ACLU of Rhode Island and the RWU Law Prisoners' Rights Clinic have sued the R.I. Department of Corrections (RIDOC) over its refusal to accommodate the religious practices of Native American prisone  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 10 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Acting AG Davenport Secures Settlement with Trump Administration That Will Protect $1 Billion in Education Funding for New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced today that a coalition of 19 attorneys general has secured an agreement with the Trump Administration that will prevent the federal government from unlawfully withholding   more

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Feb. 9 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- CVS Health posted the following news release: * * * Aetna Medicaid and NACHC team up to improve outcomes in hypertension management * HARTFORD, CT, Feb. 9, 2026 - Aetna Medicaid, a CVS Health(r) company (NYSE: CVS ), and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) today announced a new collaboration to improve blood pressure control rates in selected Aetna Medicaid member communities. According to the Ame  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Agreement with Trump Administration to Protect Millions in Education Funding * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in securing an agreement (PDF) with the Trump administration to prevent it from withholding federal funding from state and local education agencies that refuse to abandon lawful programs and polic  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive, and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release: * * * American Fintech Council (AFC) Supports Legislation That Will Ensure Level Playing Field for Innovative State-Chartered Banks American Lending Fairness Act of 2026, bicameral legislation that supports national lending framework, maintains banking parity and protects access to affordable credit * T  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries issued the following news on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * RI, OK May Fine-Tune State-run Retirement Programs By John Iekel Measures before the legislatures of Rhode Island and Oklahoma would amend their state-run retirement programs in ways that would enhance coverage and participation. Rhode Island Coverage by Rhode Island Secure Choice will expand if a bill under consideration is enacted. Rep. Evan Shanl  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 [Category: Political] -- The Ripon Society posted the following news release: * * * Amo & McDowell Lead Bipartisan Effort to Combat Devastating Fentanyl Crisis * "This drug does not care who you are, where you live, anything about you - it is lethal." WASHINGTON, DC - On Monday evening, Congressmen Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) and Addison McDowell (R-NC-06) addressed The Ripon Society and Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange, discussing their legislative efforts to reduce o  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 13 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Attorney General Kris Mayes and Coalition of Attorneys General Oppose Rollback of Crucial Fair Housing Regulations Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 24 state attorneys general in sending a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing an unlawful attempt to rollback regulations under the Fair Housing Act (FHA).  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- Arnold Ventures (formerly the Laura and John Arnold Foundation) issued the following news: * * * Grants Announcement: Arnold Ventures Criminal Justice Research Grants During the Fourth Quarter of 2025 Demonstrate Its Commitment to Rigorously Test Public Safety Interventions * In the fourth quarter of 2025, Arnold Ventures ( AV ) awarded more than 15 new research grants through its open request for proposals ( RFP ) for criminal justice rese  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Feb. 11 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * At Bryant, AI literacy is a competitive differentiator in healthcare education * It's the spring semester of 2025 and Sam Lapiejko '26 is walking classmates through a literature review on automated rotator cuff tear detection using 3D convolutional neural networks. The study's authors used a computer program to look at 3D images of shoulders to locate tears and, using the academic paper as a guide, Lapiej  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 12 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson joins bipartisan letter urging Congressional support for the Kids Online Safety Act * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general, urging Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm by passing the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, wa  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Multistate Coalition in Opposing Rollback of Crucial Fair Housing Regulations * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general in sending a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing an unlawful attempt to rollback regulations under the Fair Housing Act (FHA). The  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Continues to Oppose Proposal to Undo Reporting Requirements That Help Address Race-Based Disparities in Special Education * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Education (U.S. ED)'s proposal to remove certain reporting requirements that help  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Discontinuation of Education Grants Due to Transgender-Inclusive Policies * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief in Board of Education of the City School District of the City of New York v. U.S. Department of Education challenging the U.S.  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: Any Federal Legislation to Protect Kids Online Must Allow States to Continue Critical Work in This Space * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 40 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congress supporting the passage of the bipartisan U.S. Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), S. 1748 and urging polic  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Feb. 9 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark and Coalition Secure Agreement with Trump Administration to Protect Millions in Education Funding Related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives * Agreement Protects Federal Education Assistance for Vermont, Including Funding to Support Students with Disabilities Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys   more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Feb. 9 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Opposes Proposal to Undo Reporting Requirements that Help Address Race-Based Disparities in Special Education * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined 15 other attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Education's proposal to remove certain reporting requirements that help the Department of Education identify significant  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 11 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges Congress to Pass Senate's Kids Online Safety Act * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 39 other attorneys general today called on Congress to pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), S. 1748, to protect children and their data. In a letter to congressional leaders, Attorney General James a  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 11 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OF ATTORNEYS GENERAL OPPOSING ROLLBACK OF CRUCIAL FAIR HOUSING REGULATIONS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 24 state attorneys general in sending a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing an unlawful attempt to rollback regulations under the Fair Housing Act (FHA).   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING REPEAL OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS THAT EXPOSE RACE- AND ETHNICITY-BASED DISPARITIES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing a U.S. Department of Education proposal to remove certain reporting requirements that help the department uncover signi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 11 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Skrmetti Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act * Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today, together with a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, urged Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter was circulated to House and Senate leadership in advance of potential consideratio  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general, urged Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm by passing the Pa. Senate's Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to House and Senate l  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Attorneys General issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General Urges Congress to Advance Senate Kids Online Safety Act * Washington, D.C. - February 10, 2026 -Today the National Association of Attorneys General sent a letter on behalf of a bipartisan coalition of 40 state and territorial attorneys general to congressional leadership urging support for the Sena  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Northeast region January 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Feb. 13, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.4 percent over the past month, up 2.8 percent from a year ago * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Northeast Region advanced 0.4 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Strickland, Adams, McGovern Reintroduce Bill to Make USDA Work Better for Small Farms * U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10), Alma Adams (D-NC-12), and Jim McGovern (D-MD-02) reintroduced the bicameral Office of Small Farms Establishment Act, legislation to create a new Office of Small Farms at the US Department of Agriculture. The Office wo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSbrep) -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Releases Report Finding Personal Bankruptcies at Highest Levels in Years Under Donald Trump A new report by House Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) finds that personal bankruptcies are rising across the country under President Donald Trump, with filings increasing in 47 states and the District of Columbia durin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Equalizing Opportunity: Creating a Fair and Transparent Funding System for Rhode Island's Public Schools - A report from Brown University Annenberg Institute, Providence, Rhode Island - January 2025 (35 pages) * * * The Brown University Annenberg Institute issued a report examining the structure and performance of the state's public education funding system and proposing sweeping reforms to make funding more equitable, transparent and aligned with actual educat  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 4 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Large-scale AI analysis to explore how centuries of knowledge passed through Jewish communities Supported by a National Endowment for the Humanities grant, Brown University scholar Michael Satlow will use cutting-edge computational techniques to analyze 18 centuries of traditional Jewish texts. * A new National Endowment for the Humanities grant will enable a Brown University professor to lead a large-scal  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 2 (TNSjou) -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Parts of the tropics may warm more than expected as CO2 rises, study finds A reconstruction of temperature in Colombia during the Pliocene, when CO2 levels were similar to today, suggests that parts of the tropics might soon experience more dramatic warming than previously expected. * A new study of ancient lake sediment from central Colombia suggests that temperatures in some parts of the tropics  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 4 (TNSrep) -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Rhode Islanders report challenges with cost of living, access to affordable housing and nutritious food Results from this year's R.I. Life Index survey, a partnership between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island and the Brown University School of Public Health, also reflected rising concerns about health care access. * Rhode Islanders continue to face considerable challenges related to cost   more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 10 (TNSjou) -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Study finds outdated Medicare rule delays nursing care, wastes hospital resources A new study by Brown University researchers found that Medicare's "three-day rule" keeps patients in the hospital longer than needed without improving health outcomes or lowering Medicare costs. By Carl Dimitri, Senior Writer, School of Public Health A long-standing Medicare policy meant to manage rehabilitation ser  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 6 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Study reveals insights about brain regions linked to OCD, informing potential treatments Researchers found differences in how brain regions work together during certain cognitive tasks, which may help clinicians more effectively treat and assess obsessive-compulsive disorder. By Gretchen Schrafft, Science Communications Specialist, Robert J. and Nancy D. Carney Institute for Brain Science A new study revea  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Feb. 9 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Bryant experts weigh in on the winners and losers of Super Bowl ads for 2026 * As with the on-field contest itself, Super Bowl ads are both highly anticipated and ultimately sorted into winners and losers. Unlike the game, however, advertising assessments can be subjective, so Bryant News turned to faculty to get a nuanced take on which of the 2026 ads -which this year clocked in a $6 million per 30-second  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Feb. 11 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * Bug bonanza: URI entomology and garden experts to present at first Rhode Island Plant Insect Community Network conference Insect-focused conference will take place March 7, open to the public * The Rhode Island Plant Insect Community Network will host a one-day conference Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Quonset 'O' Club in North Kingstown. The Rhode Island Plant Insect Commun  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following research by Brendan Duke, senior director for federal fiscal policy: * * * Republican Megabill Trades Essential Support to Low-Income People for Skewed Tax Cuts The sprawling megabill passed by the Republican-controlled Congress and signed by President Trump in July 2025 will redistribute trillions of dollars upward over the next decade, making it harder for families with modest income  more

NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Feb. 10 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * Chief of Naval Operations Announces Navy's "Fighting Instructions" During Address at U.S. Naval War College The 34th Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Adm. Daryl L. Caudle, unveiled the U.S. Navy's new Fighting Instructions during an address to U.S. Naval War College students, faculty and staff - as well as representatives of other tenant commands at Naval Station Newport - at the war college's Rhode Islan  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Feb. 13 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Collaboration as a Competitive Advantage * Dear Reader, As we settle into 2026, I am pleased to reconnect with the Bryant community through the pages of Bryant magazine. This issue invites us to reflect on some of the remarkable achievements of the past year and to look ahead with purpose and passion. At the heart of this issue is a theme woven throughout our culture: working together, collaboration,   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Johnson, Law Enforcement Experts Join Whitehouse's Podcast to Break Down Unaccountable ICE Behavior and Path to Reform * Latest episode of Making the Case available now on Spotify and Apple Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Courts Subcommittee, has released the eighth episode of season two of his podcast, Making t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48302) on Jan. 22, 2026, entitled "Critical Minerals on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf - The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's Role and Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Critical Mineral Research and Evaluation Activities on the Outer Continental Shelf In addition to administering the marine mineral leasing program for the OCS, BOEM has the responsibility to evalu  more

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Feb. 10 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- CVS Health posted the following news release: * * * CVS Health Corporation reports fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results * View print-friendly version (PDF) Fourth Quarter Highlights * Total revenues increased to $105.7 billion, up 8.2% compared to prior year * GAAP diluted EPS of $2.30 and Adjusted EPS of $1.09 Full-Year Highlights * Total revenues increased to a record high $402.1 billion, up 7.8% compar  more

NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Feb. 13 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * Cyber & Innovation Policy Institute Partners with The Army Cyber Institute at West Point on a Special Issue of The Cyber Defense Review Three professors from the Cyber & Innovation Policy Institute (CIPI) at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) served as guest editors for a special issue of The Cyber Defense Review focusing on the future of U.S. cyber forces. Alongside openly solicited submissions, the Dece  more

NOTTINGHAM, England, Feb. 9 -- The British Geological Survey issued the following news release: * * * Extensive freshened water confirmed beneath the ocean floor off the coast of New England for the first time * For the first time, a science team has directly documented and extensively sampled a freshened water system beneath the ocean floor off the coast of New England in the USA. This major discovery comes from the initial analyses of sediment cores recovered during the International Ocean  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Safety Enhancement Project Along Onondaga Lake Parkway in Onondaga County * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of safety enhancements along Onondaga Lake Parkway in the Village of Liverpool and Town of Salina, Onondaga County. The enhancements are designed to prevent over-height vehicles from striking the low-clearance railroad bridge   more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Feb. 11 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNE LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING CONGRESS TO PASS KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT Attorney General Anne Lopez led a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country, with a letter urging Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Feb. 13 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * How Hands-on Learning and Powerful Combinations Shaped One First-Generation Student's Path from Passion to Purpose * BRISTOL, R.I. - Throughout her time at Roger Williams University, senior Rachel Cabral has embraced every opportunity to build a strong foundation for her future. A History major with minors in Global Communication and Public Humanities and Arts, Cabral seized upon RWU's hands-on, inte  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Feb. 11 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Marketing alum's career takes him to rooms with NFL, MLB up-and-comers * It's not unusual for Jordan Brown '13 to find himself in rooms with NFL and MLB up-and-comers. Brown works at Code Eleven Agency (formerly known as Stack Sports), a grassroots experiential marketing agency that specializes in connecting brands with elite athletes through high-end, invite-only competition and showcases within the spor  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 14 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Rollback of Crucial Fair Housing Regulations Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in sending a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing an unlawful attempt to rollback regulations under the Fair Housing Act (FHA). The FHA prohibits discrimination  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 10 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Opposes Proposal to Undo Reporting Requirements that Help Address Race-Based Disparities in Special Education Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined 15 other attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Education's (Department) proposal to remove certain reporting requirements that help the Department  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Secures Commitment from Trump Administration that Removes Threats to Millions in Education Funding Agreement Removes Threats to More than $700 Million in Annual Federal Education Assistance for Maryland, Including More than $250 Million to Support Students with Disabilities * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, alongside a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country, urged Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to   more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 12 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * MDC's Miami Book Fair and National Book Foundation Present An Evening With the 5 Under 35 Honorees * MIAMI (Feb. 12, 2026) - Miami Dade College's (MDC) Miami Book Fair (MBF) will once again host An Evening with the National Book Foundation's 5 Under 35 Honorees, featuring readings and conversations with four exceptional emerging fiction writers at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, at Books & Books in Coral Gabl  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 14 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * Acting AG Davenport Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act and Protect Children Online Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced today that she has joined together with a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country in urging Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Senate versio  more

BELLEVUE, Washington, Feb. 12 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * NEW ENGLAND FIREARMS ADVOCACY CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR MAY 2026 * BELLEVUE, WA - The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is calling on New England Second Amendment advocates and activists to mark their calendars for May 30, and save the date! CCRKBA, in conjunction with their New England partners -Connecticut Citizens   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * NEW POLL: Rhode Island Women Alarmed as Winter Electricity Bills Spike * PROVIDENCE, RI -As Rhode Island endures one of the coldest winters in recent memory, residents are grappling with another harsh reality: monthly electricity bills that rank among the highest in the country. Rhode Island households experience electricity costs that are ten percent (10%) higher than  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport discusses building partnerships with RI commerce officials, industry representatives * NEWPORT, R.I. - As the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport looks to expand on its "Mastery of the Seas at All Depths" strategic vision, collaborating with industry partners will be a vital piece to success. To that end, the command hosted Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce Stefan P  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport leaders stress speed, wartime readiness during business workshop * NEWPORT, R.I. - As global tensions rise and the U.S. Navy prepares for the possibility of high-end conflict, leaders at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport say success will depend not only on technology, but on how well government and industry work together. That message was front and center du  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 10 (TNSjou) -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Medha D. Makhlouf coauthors piece in Rhode Island Medical Journal Offers guidance on the practical aspects of providing care for patients who are in or at risk of ICE detention * Professor Medha D. Makhlouf coauthored an article in the latest issue of the Rhode Island Medical Journal. "When ICE Comes to Work: Defending Access to Healthcare" urges healt  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration announced that it is extending the timeframe for public input regarding a preemption application filed by Exxon Mobil Corp., Spring, Texas. The energy company is seeking a federal determination on whether the Hazardous Material Transportation Law overrides state common law tort claims related to the transport of gasoline. The case stems from a lawsuit in a New Jersey state  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 11 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Governor McKee and Executive Office of Housing Launch the Housing 2030 Public Developer Program to Support Rental Housing Production and Preservation Up to $10 Million Available to Expand Affordable Rental Housing in Rhode Island * Governor Dan McKee and Secretary of Housing Deborah Goddard today announced that applications are open for the Housing 2030 Public  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following statement: * * * Governor McKee Issues Statement on Resignation of Rhode Island Supreme Court Associate Justice Maureen McKenna Goldberg On Thursday, Governor McKee issued the following statement on the resignation of Rhode Island Supreme Court Associate Justice Maureen McKenna Goldberg. "For more than thirty-five years, Justice Goldberg has served Rhode Island with integrity, wisdom, and an unwav  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 10 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Governor McKee Kicks Off Affordability for All Tour with Executive Order on Energy Relief WARWICK, RI -- At the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers today, Governor Dan McKee signed an Executive Order to build on his budget proposal for lowering energy costs by $1 billion over five years while creating an affordable path to the state's climate goals. "The b  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 12 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Governor McKee Signs Legislation to Support Sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Fatima Hospital Legislation establishes $18 million fund to support potential buyer Centurion in closing the transaction, contingent upon Centurion securing financing * Governor Dan McKee today signed legislation to support the sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Fatima  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 11 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Governor McKee Swears in New Judges to Rhode Island's Superior and Family Courts On Monday, Governor Dan McKee swore in three new judges to fill vacancies on the Rhode Island Superior Court and Rhode Island Family Court. "These judges bring a wealth of experience and compassion to the bench, and I am confident our state will be a more just and fairer place as a result of their  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * Rear Adm. Douglas Adams assumes leadership of AUKUS Integration and Acquisition * WASHINGTON - Rear Adm. Douglas Adams assumed leadership of the AUKUS Integration and Acquisition (I&A) Direct Reporting Program Management Office Feb. 9. "I am honored to take the helm of the AUKUS I&A team," said Adams. "Our submarines are the most capable in the world, and increasing the number of allied fast-attack submari  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 13 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Feb. 12, 2026, by senior fellow Rod Crane: * * * Public pension debt should be scrutinized like other types of government debt Without comprehensive pension debt reform, states face continued financial pressures and diminished flexibility for future budgets. * Pension liabilities are retirement obligations contractually promised to public workers. In any sense of the word, an unfunded pension liabil  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Smith Lead Effort to Pass the Affordable Housing and Homeownership Protection Act * WASHINGTON, DC - With the nation experiencing a deficit of affordable homes and home prices and rents increasing to historic levels, Senate Democrats are offering a legislative solution to provide tens of billions of dollars to help create millions of new homes for low-income Americans. U.S. Senators Jack   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Seeks Urgent Answers on El Paso Airspace Closure * WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to provide clarity to the American people, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee overseeing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is demanding swift clarification from the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Depart  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: ICE Reforms & Guardrails Needed to Protect the Rights of All Americans * WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to uphold our constitutional principles and protect the rights of all Americans, U.S. Senator Jack Reed called on Congressional Republicans to join Democrats in passing a series of commonsense reforms to rein in the Trump Administration's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Americans  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * Research from Barnard's Laidlaw Scholars Selected for Online Publication Laidlaw Scholars from Barnard College published posters with F1000Research, an open access platform, after attending the annual Laidlaw Scholars Conference. * In November, 25 Barnard Laidlaw Scholars attended the annual Laidlaw Scholars Conference at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, a weekend of scholar-led panels and workshops designed   more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Feb. 9 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Roger Williams University School of Law Launches Spring CLE Series for Rhode Island Attorneys * BRISTOL, R.I. - The Roger Williams University School of Law has launched a new Continuing Legal Education (CLE) series this spring, expanding accessible, practice-focused learning opportunities for Rhode Island attorneys. Rhode Island requires licensed attorneys to complete 10 hours of CLE annually, inclu  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Feb. 11 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * RWU's Brenda Clement Earns Spot on PBN's Most Influential List for HousingWorks RI Leadership * BRISTOL, R.I. - For more than three decades, Brenda Clement has been an influential voice in the conversation around housing in Rhode Island. This year, the Executive Director of HousingWorks RI at Roger Williams University was named one of Providence Business News' (PBN) Most Influential People, recognizi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Schumer, Whitehouse: EPA Abandons Its Duty to Protect the American People Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), issued the following statement after Environmental Protec  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Reed, Shaheen, Warner, Murray, Durbin, Schumer, Coons, and Schatz Urge President Trump to Oppose Israeli Settlement Expansion in the West Bank * WASHINGTON, DC -Tomorrow, President Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, days after the Israeli Security Cabinet advanced a policy to dramatically expand Israeli control and settlements in the West Bank.   more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Feb. 12 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Sports broadcasting made easy: Professional in Residence shares what goes into a successful show * Since the 1920s, sports broadcasters have been sharing news with audiences, from pre-game and post-game analysis to play-by-plays and in-action color. "Anything that revolves around sports, we are talking about it, we are describing it," says Bryant's Professional in Residence Christian Fauria, a two-time   more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Feb. 10 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * There's never been a better time to be a Bryant Accounting major * "Folks often go into finance thinking I'm going to get rich, and I might be able to have this fast-paced lifestyle in a big city, whereas they tend to think accountants are the ones wearing pocket protectors and green eye shades," says Daniel Ames, Ph.D., associate dean of Bryant's College of Business and chair of the Accounting department  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * This Week in DOW: Arsenal of Freedom Tour Heads to New England, AI Integration, Protecting U.S. Farmland, Saving Recruits Cash * This week, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth continued the War Department's Arsenal of Freedom tour by heading to a couple of New England states, Feb. 9, to visit defense industrial base facilities and administer the oath of enlistment to eager recruits. Hegseth's first stop was to swe  more

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 10 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Tour Choir concert dates announced * This year the choir will travel outside of Pennsylvania to perform at the American Choral Directors Association Eastern Regional Conference in Providence, Rhode Island. Susquehanna University is the only Pennsylvania college to be invited to perform at the event. Under the direction of Amy Voorhees, associate professor of music and director of choir activities   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48846) on Feb. 6, 2026, entitled "The U.S. Courts of Appeals: Background and Circuit Splits from 2025." The report is written by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia, supervisory attorneys Craig W. Canetti and Tamsin G. Harrington. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The U.S. Courts of Appeals frequently act as the final arbiters of questions of law within their respective jurisdicti  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 11 -- The Oceantic Network, formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * U.S. Energy Leaders Convene in New York City to Shape the Future of the Ocean Economy Oceantic Network's International Partnering Forum kicked off with remarks and announcements from industry executives and government officials. * Leadership, durability, and resilience took center stage today at Oceantic Network's International Part  more

NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Feb. 11 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * U.S. Naval Forces Europe & Africa Launches Euro-Atlantic War Game 2026 at U.S. Naval War College The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) launched the Euro-Atlantic War Game 2026 (EA-26), a multi-war game series supporting U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR/AF), with initial events taking place in December 2025 and January 2026. "This work not only improves our ability to deliver maximum lethality in th  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Feb. 14 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * United Kingdom and Rhode Island Celebrate Blue Economy Partnership at University of Rhode Island University of Rhode Island hosts British delegation, building on transatlantic blue economy collaboration to create jobs and protect marine environments. * The British Consulate-General Boston and the University of Rhode Island brought together over 80 legislators, academics and industry leaders fo  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Feb. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * Renowned bilingualism scholar to deliver 2026 Finkelstein Lecture Feb. 25 Noted scholar of bilingual education Ofelia Garcia to discuss translanguaging and multilingualism in teaching at URI * Ofelia Garcia, professor emerita at the City University of New York, will be the featured speaker for the University of Rhode Island College of Education's annual Finkelstein Lecture Series on We  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Feb. 9 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * URI humanities director's new book opens door into the House of David Evelyn Sterne's award-winning work examines controversial history of Michigan-based Christian Israelite commune * In the early 20th century, Benjamin and Mary Purnell traveled the Midwest spreading the Christian Israelite faith before the married couple moved to Benton Harbor, Michigan, to form a commune which, at the time, w  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Feb. 12 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * URI Ph.D. candidate selected for prestigious NOAA fellowship Research focused on ethical and sustainable seafood markets earns Aida Pauls a spot in the competitive NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service-Sea Grant Joint Fellowship * Aida Pauls didn't expect a required course in socioeconomics to change her career path. While earning her master's degree in fisheries management at the University   more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Feb. 11 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * URI professor investigates ways to repurpose 'ghost gear' Each year, an estimated 500,000 to one million tons of abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing materials languish in the world's oceans. This "ghost gear" ranges from monofilament and braided fishing lines to the ropes and nets that are integral for commercial fishing. And it can be catastrophic for marine life, ensnaring fish and imperilin  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Feb. 11 (TNSrep) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * URI shares 2025 Snap Climate Survey results Results, paired with a new survey launching next fall, show positive momentum toward a more inclusive University community * A greater number of University of Rhode Island students, faculty and staff indicate they have found a greater sense of community at the University, being treated fairly without regard to personal identity, compared to   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * USDA Announces Second FY 2026 Signup for Conservation Programs in Rhode Island * This second signup date allows farmers who missed our previous signup to participate in: * Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) * Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) * Agricultural Management Assistance Program (AMA) Rhode Island encourages RI farmers to parti  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * USDA Announces Second FY 2026 Signup for Conservation Programs in Rhode Island * This second signup date allows farmers who missed our previous signup to participate in: * Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) * Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) * Agricultural Management Assistance Program (AMA) Rhode Island encourages RI farmers to parti  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 11 -- Washington University in St. Louis issued the following news: * * * WashU Experts: Trump accounts must have auto enrollment By Neil Schoenherr Widespread promotion has started for so-called Trump Accounts, including an ad during the Super Bowl. The accounts allow parents to opt in to claim investment seed money of up to $1,000 for their children. But that opt-in part is problematic, say two experts on child development accounts at Washington University in St.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse and Graham Lead Bipartisan Delegation to Munich Security Conference * CODEL McCain upholds the late Senator John McCain's legacy of marshaling bipartisan support for the transatlantic alliance Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) will lead a bipartisan Senate delegation to this weekend's Munich Security Conference (MSC). The annua  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Secures $91.1 Million in Direct Investments for Rhode Island * 78 Whitehouse-backed projects successfully included in FY2026 federal spending legislation so far Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse today announced that $91.1 million is heading to the Ocean State to support a total of 78 projects that will spur strategic investments in Rhode Island's health care s  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Statement on DHS Funding Bill * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today released the following statement after voting against further funding for violent immigration enforcement in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill: "Nobody believes that the masked thuggery of ICE and CBP on the streets of American cities is legitimate or professio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Close "First Sale" Customs Loophole * Legislation aims to restore fair customs valuation, strengthen U.S. trade enforcement Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) today introduced the Last Sale Valuation Act, bipartisan legislation to close a customs loophole allowing importers to avoid duties by   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Markey, Van Hollen, Dingell Lead 36 Colleagues in Filing Amicus Brief Challenging Trump Administration's Unconstitutional Clawback of Climate Funds U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee; Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Ed Markey (D-MA), and U.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Sanders, Merkley, Fletcher, Cleaver Lead More than 80 Colleagues in Filing Amicus Brief Urging Court to Restore Illegally Terminated Solar for All Funding "EPA has given no reason why its unlawful actions to unwind Congressional appropriations should stand," wrote the lawmakersc * U.S. Senators Sheldon White  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse: New DOT Rule Send Clear Message--"Don't Build" Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), issued the following statement after the Department of Transportation announced new requirements that will effectively end federal funding for electric ve  more