ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Applauds Senate Minority Leader de la Cruz's Phased Income Tax Reduction Proposal Providence, RI - Americans for Prosperity (AFP) applauds the introduction of S-2672, a proposal introduced by Rhode Island Senate Minority Leader de la Cruz, which would implement a 2% reduction in personal income tax rates every year for five years. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross   more

OLYMPIA, Washington, March 11 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown sues Department of Education for unlawful data demand to colleges and universities * The U.S. Department of Education's demand for data on admissions and outcomes of college and university students, broken out by race and sex, violates the law and puts student privacy at risk, according to a new lawsuit filed by Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 16 othe  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, March 9 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown vows to continue case against Live Nation for illegally monopolizing live entertainment industry * Attorney General Nick Brown released the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services: "In May 2024, a bipart  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 11 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Unlawful Data Demand To Colleges And Universities * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in challenging the Trump Administration's demand that higher education institutions provide new data via a recently added component to the Integrated Postsecondary  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 9 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Vows To Continue Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation Despite DOJ Settlement * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today released the following statement affirming her commitment to continue her office's ongoing antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, despite the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)'s announcemen  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Court Order Requiring Trump Administration to Restore Billions in Disaster Mitigation Funding Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 23 states have secured a court order (PDF) requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to promptly take steps necessary to reverse the termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Seeks Court Order to Stop the Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a motion (PDF) to block implementation of President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The motion asks for summary judgment or,  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 9 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday Will Continue Pursuit of Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster for Illegal Monopoly Over Live Entertainment * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday and a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General will continue to pursue a lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster, LLC., regarding monopolistic practices -despite an announce  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 10 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * All about Seoul: URI delegates celebrate continued engagement with South Korea * KINGSTON, R.I. - March 10, 2026 - A University of Rhode Island delegation traveled to South Korea recently with the goal of celebrating URI's long-standing engagement with South Korean academic and industry partners, connecting with alumni, and expanding scholarly and research connections in the Asian country. T  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Reveals Latest Legal Failures by States Challenging Trump Administration's CFPB Funding Cuts * America First Legal (AFL) has uncovered that multiple states lack evidence of any actual harm in their lawsuit challenging Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought's efforts to cut funding from the Consumer Financial Protectio  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The American Beverage Association issued the following news release on March 9, 2026: * * * Public-Private Partnership with Providence Joins to Transform the City's Materials Collection System Multi-million-dollar investment to provide high-capacity recycling collection carts to improve Providence's curbside collection system, boost recycling rates * PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Beginning this month, the City of Providence will start delivering new, standardized trash and recy  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 12 -- The American School Counselor Association issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * American School Counselor Association Announces 2026 RAMP(R) Schools This year, 208 schools in 34 states received the Recognized ASCA Model Program(R) (RAMP(R)) designation. These schools will be honored during a special ceremony at the ASCA Annual Conference in New Orleans, La., in July for making an exemplary commitment to their school counseling program. T  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amid Rising Costs & Growing Demand for Energy Assistance, 40 U.S. Senators Urge HHS to Release Remaining LIHEAP Funds * WASHINGTON, DC - As working families across the country face sticker shock from their eye-popping gas and utility bills, a leading group of bipartisan U.S. Senators is calling for action to help alleviate energy prices for those in need. Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Secures $311,000 for Providence's Nonviolence Institute to Make Communities Safer * PROVIDENCE, RI - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) celebrated the $311,000 in Community Project Funding he fought to bring home for the Nonviolence Institute in Providence. This money will fund three victim advocates and a case manager who will provide crisis intervention, home visits, and long-term support  more

SAN DIEGO, California, March 9 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * APHA and Several Leading Public Health Experts Urge Federal Court to Block HHS Policy Restricting Immigrants' Access to Essential Health Programs * Contact: mediarelations@apha.org The American Public Health Association, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership, and the Jacobs Institute of Women's Health have  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 10 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on March 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Secures Court Order Requiring Trump Administration to Restore Billions in Disaster Mitigation Funding Attorney General Kris Mayes and a coalition of 23 states have secured a court order requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to promptly take steps necessary to reverse the termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Co  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 13 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Seeks Court Order to Stop the Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a motion to block implementation of President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The motion asks for summary judgment or, in the alternative  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 10 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on March 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Vows to Continue Case Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry, Despite DOJ Settlement Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes released the following statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and conc  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * As DOJ Continues to Withhold Epstein Files About Accusations Against Trump, Whitehouse Demands that DOJ Follow the Law and Preserve All Related Documents * MAGA DOJ's apparent illegal withholding of documents points to a dark cover-up for the President Washington, D.C. - With the MAGA Department of Justice continuing to withhold documents about a sexual assault allegation against Presi  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Tries to Avoid Accountability for Iranian School Bombing, Reed & Whitehouse Press DOD for Answers on Tragic Mistake and Efforts to Prevent Civilian Casualties in Iran * WASHINGTON, DC - On February 28, the Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school for girls in Iran was hit by a missile, killing at least 175 Iranians, most of them grade-school children. It was a horrific tragedy, complicated by  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Tries to Avoid Accountability for Iranian School Bombing, Reed & Whitehouse Press DOD for Answers on Tragic Mistake and Efforts to Prevent Civilian Casualties in Iran * WASHINGTON, DC - On February 28, the Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school for girls in Iran was hit by a missile, killing at least 175 Iranians, most of them grade-school children. It was a horrific tragedy, compl  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 9 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * At Brown, Jelani Cobb looks to Martin Luther King Jr.'s writing for context on current political moment In troubling times, journalist, historian and educator Jelani Cobb said he looks to ordinary citizens -from civil rights activist Rosa Parks to protestors in Minneapolis who were willing to risk their lives to advocate for immigrants -for hope. "For people of conscience, 'neighbor' is the fundamental ci  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta and State Attorneys General Carry on the Fight Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster Vow to protect consumers, businesses, and artists nationwide  NEW YORK -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a bipartisan group of attorneys general today announced their intent to continue with the landmark antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation/Ticketmaster, rejecting the  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Attempt to Intimidate Scientific Organizations * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief opposing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)'s demand seeking documentation on the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)'s clinical guidance regarding gen  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Proposed Expansion of Catastrophic Health Insurance Plans * Catastrophic plans offer minimal coverage and high deductibles, leaving consumers with greater financial risk OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter responding to a proposed rul  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration over "Fishing Expedition" into Colleges and Universities * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a multistate coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's burdensome new requirements that colleges and universities submit data linking race to admissions, financial aid, and student perfo  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 10 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Standing Up to Trump Administration Attacks on Professional Medical Organizations * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 19 state attorneys general in support of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which is being targeted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over recommendations that run counter to the Trump admin  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 11 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Stop Unlawful Data Demand to Colleges and Universities * New Department of Education Data Reporting Requirements Jeopardize Student Privacy and Threaten Baseless Investigations of Colleges and Universities Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in challenging the Trump Administration's d  more

ALBANY, New York, March 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Statement on Live Nation Trial NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement on new developments in her ongoing lawsuit against Live Nation/Ticketmaster for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry:  "For years, Live Nation has made enormous profits by exploiting its illegal monopoly and raisin  more

ALBANY, New York, March 11 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Data Demands Targeting Colleges * March 11, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and 16 other attorneys general today sued the Trump administration over a sweeping new federal data collection mandate targeting colleges and universities. The lawsuit challenges the U.S. Department of Education's new "A  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Vows to Continue Antitrust Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry * LANSING - Today, following the announcement of a settlement reached between Live Nation and the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve antitrust claims brought by the federal authority alongside a broad, bipartisan coalition of states, Attorney General Ne  more

DENVER, Colorado, March 11 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to stop Education Department's unlawful data demand to colleges and universities * March 11, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of state attorneys general in challenging the Trump administration's demand that higher education institutions provide new data to the U.S. Department of Education supposedly to track compli  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION STANDING UP TO TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ATTACKS ON PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 19 state attorneys general in support of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which is being targeted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over recommendations that run counter to the Trump adm  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT ORDER TO STOP THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 24 states, asked the U.S. Court of International Trade to rule in the states' favor and block implementation of President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and b  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 11 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP UNLAWFUL DATA DEMAND TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES * New Reporting Requirements Jeopardize Student Privacy, Threaten Schools with Baseless Investigations Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in challenging the Trump administration's demand that higher education institutions pr  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL VOWS TO CONTINUE CASE AGAINST LIVE NATION/TICKETMASTER FOR ILLEGALLY MONOPOLIZING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of state attorneys general today issued a multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment i  more

SALEM, Oregon, March 13 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Seeks Court Order to Stop the Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * Oregon Files Motion to Halt Illegal Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a coalition of 23 other states today in filing a motion to block implementation of President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs   more

SALEM, Oregon, March 11 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration to Stop Unlawful Data Demand to Colleges and Universities * New Department of Education Data Reporting Requirements Jeopardize Student Privacy and Threaten Baseless Investigations of Colleges and Universities Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 16 other attorneys general today challenged the Trump Administration's demand t  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Schwalb Joins State Attorneys General to Continue Live Nation Lawsuit * Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb released the following statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services: "DC's live entertainment scene is vital to ou  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 13 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Order to Stop the Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * Joins Motion Filed by 24 Attorneys General to Halt Illegal Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a motion to block implementation of Presi  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 11 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Stop Unlawful Data Demand to Colleges and Universities * New Department of Education Data Reporting Requirements Jeopardize Student Privacy and Threaten Baseless Investigations of Colleges and Universities (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in challenging the Trum  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 9 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong to Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong released the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Northeast Region February 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - March 11, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.5 percent over the past month, up 2.7 percent from a year ago * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Northeast Region advanced 0.5 percent in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Both, the all items les  more

NEW YORK, March 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in Rhode Island 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - March 10, 2026 * * * In 2025, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part-time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 8.6 percent in Rhode Island, compared to the 8.0-percent rate for the nation, the   more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, March 13 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Breaking Boundaries: A sense of adventure propels Marta Steer '06 to success * Marta Steer '06's sense of adventure has led her across continents, up mountains, and, in 2025, to the top of Forbes Women Poland 's women in business list. Born in Poland and raised in the United States from age four, Steer selected Bryant because the university's global reach, and the scholarship that made attending possib  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, posted the following news release: * * * STATEMENTS: Broad Coalition of Immigrant Service Organizations and Labor Unions File Lawsuit to Block Trump-Vance Administration Policies Targeting Immigrants Based on Country of Origin Providence, R.I. -- A coalition of immigrant service organizations and labor unions f  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, posted the following news release: * * * Broad Coalition of Immigrant Service Organizations and Labor Unions File Lawsuit to Block Trump-Vance Administration Policies Targeting Immigrants Based on Country of Origin Challenge Addresses Sweeping USCIS Policies that Halt Asylum, Freeze Immigration Benefits, and Le  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Seeks Court Order Stopping Trump's Illegal Tariffs * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom today announced filing a motion to block implementation of President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The motion, filed by a coalition of 24 states, asks for summary ju  more

NEW YORK, March 13 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on March 12, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * RHODE ISLAND'S SELECTIVE INTEREST IN SEXUAL ABUSE Rhode Island is the latest state to demonstrate its selective interest in combatting the sexual abuse of minors. It is only interested in probing the Catholic c  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- A coalition of 31 national and 105 state or local organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging it to reconsider proposed changes to the definition of professional degrees in federal student loan programs, warning that the policy could worsen workforce shortages in human service fields. The law, enacted as H.R. 1 (PL 119-21), introduced sweeping changes to the federal student loan framework, imposing new borrowing limits for g  more

DENVER, Colorado, March 10 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on March 9, 2026: * * * Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold Leads Letter Seeking Confirmation of Homeland Security Policy on ICE at Polling Locations Today Secretary of State Jena Griswold announced that Colorado, along with eight other states, has sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Nominee Markwayne Mullin seeking confirmation that immigration enforcement agents would not be at   more

WASHINGTON, March 9 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Congress, Courts, State AGs Must Stop Corrupted DOJ From Letting Live Nation-Ticketmaster Off the Hook * Washington, D.C. - In response to news that the Trump-Vance Department of Justice Antitrust Division has negotiated a settlement to its landmark monopolization suit against Live Nation-Ticketmaster, just weeks after allegedly corrupt DOJ leadership pushed out an  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Court Orders Restoration of AFGE Veterans Affairs Collective Bargaining Agreement AFGE Applauds Judge's Decision Ordering VA Secretary Doug Collins to restore AFGE National VA Council contract covering more than 320,000 employees * Today, the American Federation of Government Employees National Veterans Affairs Council (AFGE/NVAC), the largest union repr  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Dems Urge FHFA Director Pulte to Finally Take Action to Stop Institutional Investors from Pushing Households Out of Single-Family Homes After years of Democrats pushing to make homeownership more affordable and accessible for working individuals and first-time buyers, President Trump seemingly got on board this year. On January 7, President Trump announced a major policy shift that he was "immedia  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * During AmeriCorps Week, Reed & Larson Renew Push for ACTION to Increase Service Opportunities Act & Help Students Reduce Their Debt * WASHINGTON, DC - In his inaugural address on January 20, 1961, President John F. Kennedy famously challenged his fellow Americans: "Ask not what your country can do for you: Ask what you can do for your country." Building on the American tradition of public servi  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Economic Liberties Applauds Washington Law Banning Retail Covenants That Block Grocery and Pharmacy Competition * New law prevents dominant retailers from using restrictive property deeds to lock communities out of grocery stores and pharmacies. Olympia, Washington -This week, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed legislation banning restrictive land covenants  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 9 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Former commerce secretary says long-term bet on AI is good for the workforce Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce and Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo is raising the alarm about AI's impact on jobs and says the government, educators and industry need to work together to ease the transition.  by Cody Mello-Klein March 9, 2026 Gina Raimondo knows firsthand what happens when the U.S. is not prepared for  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 11 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey, 18 Other Governors Urge Congress to Block President Trump's Illegal, Costly Tariffs * Boston -Governor Maura Healey joined Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, Maine Governor Janet Mills, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, M  more

ALBANY, New York, March 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Four Major Events at Jones Beach State Park Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of America's Founding * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced signature events to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States will take place over the Memorial Day and July Fourth weekends at Jones Beach State Park. The July Fourth weekend celebration will feat  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 11 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont, Coalition of Governors Urge Congress To Enact Tariff Reform * (HARTFORD, CT) - In light of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision establishing that presidents do not have the authority to use emergency powers to impose tariffs, Governor Ned Lamont and the governors of 18 other states today sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging Congress to enact meaningful statu  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 12 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Harvard professor to discuss Taylor Swift's 'genius' at March 26 URI humanities festival * KINGSTON, R.I. - March 12, 2026 - In a little more than two decades, Taylor Swift rose from being an aspiring young artist to becoming an influential pop culture icon who has made a mark on society well beyond her sold-out live performances. Stephanie Burt, a Harvard University professor and poetry exp  more

IRVINE, California, March 12 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Home equity decreases nationally to end 2025 * Borrower equity showed decreases across large portion of the U.S. in Q4 2025 *T he average U.S. homeowner lost approximately $8,500 in equity during the past year, but that still leaves the average borrower with about $295,000 in accumulated home equity. * Total homeowner equity for borrowers with a mortgage total  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release: * * * HUD Appeals Judicial Decision to Shift Homelessness Paradigm Rejects Subsidized Drug Use, Half-Million Dollar Salaries, and Lifelong Handouts * The Department of Justice (DOJ) on behalf of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is appealing the Federal District Court of Rhode Island's preliminary injunction. The injunction denies HUD the ability to award homelessne  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Edwin Osorio for Election to Congress * AFGE says Osorio will fight for federal workers FLEMINGTON, N.J. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Edwin Osorio for election to the U.S. House representing New York's 7 th Congressional District in the 2026 elections. The st  more

NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Mourns the Loss of Legendary Civil Rights Leader Dr. Bernard LaFayette The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) mourns the loss of Dr. Bernard LaFayette Jr., a gifted and courageous leader of the Civil Rights Movement. Dr. LaFayette was a key figure in the fight for equality and justice for Black people, risking his life as a Freedom Rider in the throes of anti-Black violence and   more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Leading Public Health Experts Urge Federal Court to Block HHS Policy Restricting Immigrants' Access to Essential Health Programs * The American Public Health Association, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership, and the Jacobs Institute of Women's Health have filed an amici curiae brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island. They are joined   more

WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSFR) -- Legal Services Corp. announces the availability of funding for basic field grants to support civil legal aid for low-income individuals. The corporation distributes funds to service providers across the country to ensure access to justice in civil matters. This announcement precedes a congressional appropriation for fiscal 2027, with grant terms scheduled to begin in Jan. 1, 2027. Applicants must be qualified to deliver efficient legal services within designated  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 11 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 10, 2026, by shareholder Bruce J. Sarchet, office managing shareholder Paula N. Anthony and counsels David A. Dixon and Nicole S. Mule: * * * Warehouse Quota Notice Laws: Connecticut Joins the Club As we reported back in 2021, California passed a first-in-the-nation law requiring certain employers operating warehouses and distribution centers to provide notice to employees of any productivity   more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Magaziner Announces Funding for South Kingstown Housing Authority to Build a New Community Center * WARWICK, R.I. - Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) joined local leaders to announce $850,000 of federal funding he secured in government funding legislation for the South Kingstown Housing Authority to build a new community center at the Champagne Heights housing development.   more

AUGUSTA, Maine, March 11 -- The Maine Secretary of State issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * Maine joins Secretaries of State seeking DHS confirmation that ICE agents will not be illegally deployed to polls Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced today that Maine, along with eight other states, has sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Nominee Markwayne Mullin seeking confirmation that ICE agents would not be deployed to polling locations during the   more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 11 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Many paths, one purpose: 15th annual Graduate Student Conference at URI March 27-28 * KINGSTON, R.I. - March 11, 2026 - The University of Rhode Island's Graduate Student Association will host its 15th annual Graduate Student Conference Friday and Saturday, March 27-28, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in URI's DeChristofaro Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences, 120 Flagg Road, on the Kingston Campu  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Standing Up to Trump Administration Attacks on Professional Medical Organization Attorney General Brown today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in support of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which is being targeted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over recommendations that run counter to the Trump a  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 12 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues Trump Administration to Stop Unlawful Data Demand to Colleges and Universities New Department of Education Data Reporting Requirements Jeopardize Student Privacy and Threaten Baseless Investigations of Colleges and Universities * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in challenging the  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 13 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Co-Leads Demand to Reverse Trump Administration Plan That Raises Health Insurance Costs Multistate Coalition Warns HHS That Payment Proposal Would Cause up to Two Million More Americans to Lose Health Insurance * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, along with the Attorneys General of California, Massachusetts, and 16 other states, is demanding that the Trump  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 13 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Seeks Order to Stop the Trump Administration's Latest Illegal Tariffs Joins Motion to Halt Illegal Tariffs That Are Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a motion to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchas  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on March 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Vows To Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry Attorney General Jennifer Davenport released the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert t  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 12 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * New environmental justice track brings new perspectives and methods to environmental science * KINGSTON, R.I. - March 12, 2026 - With a world facing numerous challenges that affect not only the environment but the people within it, there is a growing need for innovative, interdisciplinary, and collaborative approaches to addressing global crises. However, there remains a gap between the scient  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 10 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * New sensor network makes real-time flooding, air-quality data available to Rhode Island communities A team of Brown University researchers has launched a new network of environmental sensors that monitor flood conditions, air quality and weather data across Rhode Island. The data, collected from nearly 100 sensors statewide, are available to anyone through an online dashboard. The dual goals of the proje  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, March 11 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Power and experience: Energy CEO and Bryant alum brings expertise to the classroom * Much has changed since NET Power CEO Dan Rice IV '03 attended Bryant University. The Financial Markets Center, a signature element of the university's new Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center, where he is standing now, for instance, was more than 20 years away. But much has remained the same, he finds, including  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 12 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue to stop unlawful data demand to colleges and universities Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in challenging the Trump Administration's demand that higher education institutions provide new data via a recently added component to the Integrated Postsecondary Educatio  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 9 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition vow to continue case against Live Nation for illegally monopolizing live entertainment industry Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert tick  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 12 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Governor McKee Calls on Treasury Department to Refund $770 Million in Tariff Payments to Rhode Islanders Governor Dan McKee today sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calling for a $770 million refund of tariff payments to Rhode Islanders following the Supreme Court's ruling that President Trump's tariffs were unlawful. Estimates from the U  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 13 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Governor McKee Highlights Affordability for All Proposal to Make HealthSource RI Coverage More Affordable Governor Signs Executive Order to Further Lower Costs for HealthSource RI Customers * CENTRAL FALLS, RI -- Governor Dan McKee was joined today by HealthSource RI (HSRI) leaders, community health partners, and health insurance navigators at Blackstone Val  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Amo and Foushee Lead 116 Members Condemning EPA for Putting Polluters Over People and Gutting Research * WASHINGTON, DC - TODAY, House Science, Space, and Technology Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) and Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee Ranking Member Valerie Foushee (D-NC) led a group of 116 Members of Congress in denouncing the Trump Administration's decis  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Hickenlooper Urge CFTC to Increase Transparency, Prohibit Wagers on War & Investigate Insider Trading through Online Prediction Markets When will the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) finally crack down on shady activity in online prediction markets? There is probably already an "event contract" on that question. And a Trump Administration "insider" could potentially make lots of m  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Calls on Trump to Shield Americans from Higher Energy Prices Caused by Iran War * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is calling on the Trump Administration to take immediate and comprehensive action to effectively mitigate rising energy prices due to the spike in oil and gas prices caused by President Trump's order to initiate military conflict with Iran. This includes considering  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Celebrates U.S. Navy Nurse's 105th Birthday and Seeks to Collectively Honor U.S. WWII Nurses with Congressional Gold Medal * EAST PROVIDENCE, RI - Eighty years after the official end of World War II, it is easy for some to forget the sacrifices of unsung heroes who made valuable contributions to the war effort and helped the U.S. achieve victory. For U.S. Senator Jack Reed, there is an urgen  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Demands Trump Admin. Report the Costs of War with Iran * WASHINGTON, DC - The Trump Administration failed to articulate a clear rationale or strategy before launching its war of choice against Iran. Now that combat operations are underway, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, says it is strategically important for Americans and Congress   more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Helps Pass Bipartisan Housing Affordability Bill * WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. has an estimated shortage of nearly 5 million homes, according to the Brookings Institution, and construction costs -which are impacted by tariffs -continue to skyrocket and raise the price of housing. In an effort to increasing the supply of housing nationwide, expand economic opportunity, and strengthen communit  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Rebukes Trump Admin. for Wasting Millions of Tax Dollars on Fleet of Gaudy, Unwanted ICE Trucks & SUVs * WASHINGTON, DC - The Washington Examiner reports that the Trump Administration wasted millions of taxpayer dollars on a fleet of new, decked-out trucks and SUVs that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are refusing to drive. The gaudy vehicles feature massive golden ICE log  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Warns Trump's War in Iran Risks Repeating the Failures of Iraq * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, delivered a speech on the Senate floor warning that President Trump's war against Iran risks repeating the strategic mistakes of the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Sen. Reed cautioned that while Iran poses a serious threat,  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed, Dem National Security Leaders Issue Joint Statement on Iran School Strike Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee; along with U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee; Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; Mark Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Sen  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed, Whitehouse & Colleagues Call Out Trump for Loosening Russian Oil Sanctions That Enrich Putin Amidst News Reports That Russia is Helping Iran Target U.S. Forces * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) teamed up with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Chris Coo  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed, Whitehouse Seek to Make It Easier for RIers to do Their Taxes & Reverse Trump's Cancellation of Direct File * RI's U.S. Senators seek to ensure free, reliable tax filing option is available for those who need it & are backing the Direct File Act to reverse Trump's decision to cancel the time and money saving Direct File program WASHINGTON, DC - Noting that it will cost many Ameri  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed, Whitehouse Seek to Make It Easier for RIers to do Their Taxes & Reverse Trump's Cancellation of Direct File * WASHINGTON, DC - Noting that it will cost many Americans more money to file their taxes under the Trump Administration, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse have teamed up with their Senate colleagues to introduce the Direct File Act ( S.3948 ). This legislation would reve  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Trump Admin is Shortchanging Consumers with Half-Hearted Live Nation Antitrust Settlement * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is criticizing the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) preliminary settlement with Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, saying it doesn't go far enough to address competition in the ticketing industry and will leave consumers facing artificiall  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Trump's Policies Sure Seem to be Fueling Higher Prices & Shedding Jobs * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the U.S. lost 92,000 jobs last month, marking the second time in the last three months that the nation's economy has shed jobs. Economic data from February is in stark contrast to the anticipated gain of 65,000 jobs that analysts projected. BLS  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 11 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Remembering Bernard LaFayette Jr. * The University of Rhode Island and the nation lost a civil rights trailblazer and a leader in the nonviolence movement last week with the passing of Bernard LaFayette Jr. LaFayette, known as "Doc" to many in the URI community, served as the inaugural director of the University's Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies. He was 85. Born July 29, 1940, in Ta  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 9 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Renowned bilingualism scholar to deliver 2026 Finkelstein Lecture April 1 * KINGSTON, R.I. - March 9, 2026 - 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 Wednesday, April 1, at 6 p.m., in Room 100 of the Beaupre Center for Chemical and Forensic Scie  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 12 -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Rhode Island Department of Education Extends Partnership with Khan Academy to Support District Tools and Student Achievement Extension Announced at Event Spotlighting Central High School's National Leadership * Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green today announced the extension of the Rhode Island Department of Education's (RIDE) part  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 10 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * RISBDC helping small and family-owned businesses blossom * KINGSTON, R.I. - March. 10, 2026 - Tucked amid the trees in Cranston, against the edge of Route 295, sits Lucayda Farm and Greenhouse. The company is the brainchild of Journey Basham, who has cultivated thousands of plants by hand, focusing primarily on fruits and vegetables, since 2015. She offers something for gardeners of all skil  more

NEW YORK, March 12 (TNSrpt) -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release: * * * New Rockefeller Foundation Research Finds 'Food is Medicine' Could Unlock $45 Billion for States Food is Medicine (FIM) programs, which provide produce prescriptions and medically tailored meals and groceries to people with diet-related conditions, could generate more than $45 billion in state economic activity, create 316,000 jobs nationwide, and generate $5.6 billion for America's small and mi  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, March 9 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Roger Williams University School of Law Ranked No. 11 Nationally for Social Justice * BRISTOL, R.I. - Roger Williams University School of Law has been ranked No. 11 among the Top Law Schools for Social Justice by The National Jurist. The rankings are based on a weighted assessment of law schools' clinics, centers, courses, journals, related initiatives, and student diversity. The methodology unders  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Schumer, Reed & Shaheen Lead Calls for Public Hearings on Trump's War of Choice in Iran * WASHINGTON, DC - Last week, President Trump - who campaigned as the "peace President" - led the United States into war with Iran with no clear objectives and no authorization from Congress. In the ensuing days, President Trump and his administration have obfuscated facts, shifted explanations, and denied Con  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Republicans Again Block Bill to Fund TSA, FEMA, Coast Guard & Cyber Defense Agency * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Senate Republicans once again blocked a straightforward bill to fund every agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) -except Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the Office of the Secretary -while Congressional Rep  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, March 12 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Student's stand-out pitch secures yearlong partnership with filmmaker * Beau Shugarts '25 is a storyteller at heart. "I've always wanted to find more ways to get the ideas in my head out to the world in a tangible form," he notes. The Communication major is already taking steps to achieve this dream, aided by "The Art of Storytelling" course he took last spring. Through the class, Shugarts participat  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 11 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Study: Electrical stimulation can restore ability to move limbs, receive sensory feedback after spinal cord injury * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -The effects of spinal cord injuries are complex and multifaceted. People lose not only the ability to control the movement of their limbs, but also the ability to receive sensory feedback from them. Both are critical to generate the coordinated movement   more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 12 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Teaching forward: College of Education seniors prepare to navigate their journey from classroom to career * KINGSTON, R.I. - March 12, 2026 - All good teachers know that "recess" is an important part of any student's day. At the University of Rhode Island, senior education majors are getting the same, with an inspiring day of professional development planned during the University's spring brea  more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, March 11 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * The ASAM Weekly for March 10, 2026 * This Week in the ASAM Weekly The total consumption model (TCM) is a theory proposing that the prevalence of problematic behavior follows closely with that of population-level behavior, driven by social network effects and exogenous influences. This model of collectivity has been demonstrated in alcohol consumption,  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11402) on March 11, 2026, by legislative attorney Adam Vann: * * * Trump Administration Actions to Curtail Offshore Wind Energy Development Meet Judicial Resistance In 2025 the Trump Administration took a number of actions that could affect the continued development and use of renewable energy resources, especially offshore wind energy projects. These actions, which incl  more

NEWPORT, Rhode Island, March 14 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * U.S. Naval War College Hosts 1 of Separation The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) hosted 1 of Separation, a suicide prevention training program, at its Newport, Rhode Island, campus on March 13, 2026. 1 of Separation combines comedy with life-saving education by having a team of professionally trained comedians provide mental health first-aid through demonstrations of what an open, supportive conversation l  more

NEWPORT, Rhode Island, March 14 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * U.S. Naval War College Student Proposes New Measures to Save the Lives of Wounded Troops on the Front Lines U.S. Naval War College (NWC) student and medical doctor Col. Benjamin Ingram, U.S. Army, spoke at the Defense Committee on Trauma (DCoT) working sessions in Washington, D.C., this month to propose new measures to improve treatment on the front lines of conflict. Ingram's presentation at the event   more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 12 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI alum named Rhode Island's 2026 School Counselor of the Year * KINGSTON, R.I. - March 12, 2026 - University of Rhode Island alumna Melissa Lipa of Mount Pleasant High School in Providence was named Rhode Island's 2026 School Counselor of the Year in celebration of National School Counseling Week held from February 2-6. Sponsored by the American School Counselor Association, the week highl  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 13 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI nursing professor named 'Rising Star' by nursing research society * KINGSTON, R.I. -March 13, 2026 -Honoring her critical research into women's and population health, the Eastern Nursing Research Society has named University of Rhode Island College of Nursing Assistant Professor Erica Liebermann its 2026 recipient of the Rising Star Research Award. The award recognizes a junior investiga  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 12 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI professors aiding state's push to become national leader in artificial intelligence * KINGSTON, R.I. - March 12, 2026 - Since Rhode Island created its Artificial Intelligence Task Force in 2024, the group's primary focus has been ensuring that no business sector is left behind in the growing technology boom. Now, the AI Task Force, which includes two University of Rhode Island faculty me  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 13 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI study shows identity-related stress compounds impact of trauma for LGBTQ+ individuals * KINGSTON, R.I. - March 13, 2026 - A professor at the University of Rhode Island is on a "QueST" to determine how identity-related stress interacts with past traumatic experiences in LGBTQ+ communities. Jillian Scheer, assistant professor of psychology in the College of Health Sciences, is leading the   more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 13 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI's Metcalf Institute kicks off 2026 Annual Public Lecture Series with environmental journalist and alum Meera Subramanian * KINGSTON, R.I. - March 13, 2026 - On Thursday, April 2, the University of Rhode Island Metcalf Institute will host a conversation with Meera Subramanian, award-winning environmental journalist and a 2012 Metcalf alum, about her new book, A Better World Is Possible: Glo  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 9 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI's Thewlis lecture celebrates 20th anniversary with 'Optimism and Kindness' * KINGSTON, R.I. - March 9, 2026 - What's the secret to living a long, healthy life? Laura Kubzansky, professor of social and behavioral science at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, will share her thoughts on the subject during the Malford Thewlis Lecture on Gerontology and Geriatrics on Tuesday, April 7  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 12 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on March 11, 2026: * * * Attorney General Derek Brown to continue case against Live Nation/Ticketmaster for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry Attorney General Derek Brown confirmed that Utah will continue to pursue litigation over Live Nation and Ticketmaster monopoly despite the settlement announced by the U.S. Department of Justice on Monday. Utah is part of a bipartisan coali  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 13 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones and Coalition of Attorneys General Challenge Trump Administration Effort to Undermine Birth Control Coverage Attorney General Jay Jones has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief challenging the Trump Administration's 2017 and 2018 regulations that undermine the Affordable Care Act's guarantee of no-cost contrac  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 9 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Vermont to Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry * Attorney General Charity Clark today released the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services: "In May 2024, a bipartisan  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Carol Whitmore, commander-in-chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., from a March 3, 2026, joint hearing with the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee entitled "Legislative Presentation of Veterans of Foreign Wars & Multi VSO: Student Veterans of America, Jewish War Veterans, Blinded Veterans Association, Fleet Reserve Association, Minority Veterans of America, National Association of Count  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 13 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * What can dogs tell us about how robots can locate objects? Gestures may be as important as words * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Whether in the kitchen or on a workshop floor, robot assistants that can fetch items for people could be extremely useful. Now, a team of Brown University researchers has developed a way of making robots better at figuring out exactly which items a user might want them to  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Files Comment on Department of Energy's Ill-Conceived "Categorical Exclusion" that Threatens to Undercut Nuclear Progress "American nuclear innovation, including the development of new advanced reactor technologies, can achieve improved safety and efficiency. But the delivery of such performance improvements s  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Whitehouse Opening Statement at Clean Air Act Hearing Today, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, delivered the following opening statement at today's "Hearing to Examine S. 3135, the Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act." R  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Speech on Trump-Epstein-Russia Triangle Goes Viral * Forty-eight-minute speech tops 2.2 million views on Whitehouse's YouTube channel Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) on Thursday delivered a 48-minute speech on the Senate floor laying out a timeline of documented connections between President Donald Trump, deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, and Russia  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Blumenthal Call for Investigation into FBI's Suspicious Seizure of Election Records in Fulton County * New letter to DOJ Inspector General scrutinizes multiple violations of prosecutorial protocols during the raid and demands a full investigation MAGA DOJ has a history of confecting fake criminal investigations for political gain Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Sheldon Wh  more