SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, March 30 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * The Martyrs of the New Millennium * Seton Hall University's Department of Catholic Studies invites you to a lecture with renowned author Robert Royal, Ph.D., on his new book, : The Global Persecution of Christians in the Twenty-First Century. This lecture will take place at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, in the University Center, Room 206. Royal will be presenting his new book, which documents persecut  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Reed-Scott Bill Offers Hope for Life-Saving Research & Life-Enhancing Treatments and Care * WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to help thousands of patients suffering from diseases requiring bone marrow and cord blood transplants, U.S Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today introduced the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2026 ( S.4109 ). This bipartisan bill, co-authored by   more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 25 (TNSrpt) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * California doubles down on ocean health with historic investments, following landmark report findings While the Trump administration continues its assault on our oceans and environment, California is fighting back with science What you need to know: As the federal government continues its assault on America's ocean waters and environment, California is stre  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 25 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Community support comes together to seed new silvopasture at URI's Peckham Farm * KINGSTON, R.I. - March 25, 2026 - A team of faculty and staff at the University of Rhode Island is looking forward to growing its tree research capacity, while nourishing the animals who live on campus, with a recent donation from the Indiana company Tree Pro of 1,500 tree protectors and the same number of wooden  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 25 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont, Coalition of Governors Urge HHS Secretary Kennedy to Immediately Release Title X Funds * (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and the governors of 18 other states and territories today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., urging the immediate renewal of Title X family planning grants, warning that a lapse  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration announced the receipt of 95 petitions under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program for the period of Feb. 1, 2026, through Feb. 28, 2026. The program allows for compensation if a petitioner can prove that a vaccine caused a condition not explicitly listed or if symptoms appeared outside the specified windows. To ensure a fair process, the Secretary is required   more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Senate Democrats Spotlight Skyrocketing Energy Costs Amidst Cost-of-Living Crisis Electric bills are up 13% nationally since Trump took office * Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) and Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), R  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Ignoring His Own Hypocrisy, Trump Votes By Mail While Trying to Narrow Opportunity for Others * WASHINGTON, DC - Despite the fact that voting by mail is safe, secure, and a convenient way for millions of Americans in both red states and blue states alike to exercise their right to vote, President Donald Trump has declared an all-out war on mail-in voting for others, but not himself. Over the we  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Lead Defendant in Multi-State SNAP and PUA Fraud Conspiracy Pleads Guilty * BOSTON - A Fitchburg, Mass. man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Worcester to his role in a fraud scheme that used the stolen identities of more than 100 individuals to obtain $440,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from Massachusetts and R  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Pearl Harbor Survivor Celebrates 106th Birthday With Navy Talent Acquisition Group New England * Pearl Harbor survivor and Navy veteran Freeman Johnson arrived in celebrity-like fashion at the Barnstable Adult Community Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts, March 18. Johnson, one of the oldest survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was there to celebrate his 106th birthday. He emerged from a black l  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 25 -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management issued the following news release: * * * Nearly $6 Million Awarded for Outdoor Recreation Projects Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announce over $5.7 million in matching Outdoor Recreation Grants to 15 municipalities for projects including new playgrounds, splash pads, pickleball courts, outdoor fitness stations, shared use paths, and various site   more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 26 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026: * * * Governor McKee Nominates David Barrett to University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees Governor Dan McKee today announced his nomination of David Barrett to the University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees, replacing a seat vacated by Robert Weygand. The board governs the university by overseeing its property, finances, policies, and operations. It also manag  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 26 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026: * * * Governor McKee Nominates Donna Sams to Serve on the Public Utilities Commission Today, Governor Dan McKee nominated Donna Sams to serve on the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission (PUC). "Lowering energy prices is one of my top priorities. That's why my Affordability for All proposal includes $1 billion in energy savings for Rhode Island families and busi  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, March 25 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * RWU's Gabelli School of Business Rises in 2026 Poets&Quants Rankings * BRISTOL, R.I. - Roger Williams University's Mario J. Gabelli School of Business (GSB) posted notable gains in the 2026 Poets&Quants Best Undergraduate Business School rankings, with significant improvement in academic experience and continued progress in career outcomes. The rankings evaluate programs based on academic quality,  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on March 25, 2026: * * * READOUT: Financial Stability Oversight Council Meeting on March 25, 2026 Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott K. H. Bessent convened a meeting of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (Council) in executive and open sessions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury). During the executive session, the Council heard a briefing from Treasury staff on the Cou  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Hawley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to End Tax Breaks for Corporate Consolidation * Stop Subsidizing Giant Mergers Act would eliminate wasteful subsidies for mergers involving large companies Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) today introduced the Stop Subsidizing Giant Mergers Act, legislation to end tax-free mergers involvi  more