WASHINGTON, April 10 -- A coalition of seven not-for-profit health groups submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concern over the agency's recent Advance Rate Notice affecting MA payments. The health plans, including Health Care Service Corporation, Highmark, Blue Cross Blue Shield affiliates, Martin's Point, and Point32Health, represent beneficiaries from regions spanning the East Coast to the Midwest and West. These organizations highlight  more

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, April 8 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- CVS Health posted the following news release: * * * Aetna Provider Survey Reveals Optimism and Opportunities to Simplify Health Care * HARTFORD, CT, April 8, 2026 -Aetna(r), a CVS Health(r) company (NYSE: CVS ) today announced research findings from the inaugural Aetna Provider Survey, a quarterly study that polls a representative sample of the U.S. provider market to better understand their perceptions, opportunities, and  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The American Action Forum issued the following news release: * * * The 2026 State Minimum Wage Increases and Their Potential Costs and Consequences * At the beginning of every year, a handful of states raise their minimum wages, either automatically to keep up with inflation or because state legislation prompts the increases - and 2026 is no different. In a new insight, Labor Policy Analyst Emmet Bowling lays out this year's state minimum wage inc  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Secures Nearly $1 Million to Support Bristol Police Ahead of America's 250th Anniversary and Longest Running Fourth of July Parade * BRISTOL, RI - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) celebrated the $966,000 in federal Community Project Funding he fought to bring home for the Bristol Police Department. This money will fund upgrades to communication systems and help the Police Department better ma  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads Multistate Coalition Urging Court to Uphold Constitutional Safeguards Against the Tyranny of the Trump Administration * OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that California is leading a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief that supports affirmance of a district court order that granted the New York Attorney General  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes U.S. DOJ Exclusive Authority that Shields Federal Attorneys from Accountability * OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a multistate comment letter of 22 attorneys general in opposing the United States Department of Justice's (U.S. DOJ) proposed rule that would undercut State Bar disciplinary proceedings against federal attorneys by  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 7 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ATTEMPT TO WEAKEN ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCESS * Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, opposed a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that seeks to limit state bar disciplinary proceedings related to alleged ethical misconduct by DOJ attorneys.  "The licensing and regulatio  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Blood Cancer United submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) Request for Information on Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH). The organization, dedicated to improving the lives of blood cancer patients through research funding, advocacy, and support, emphasized that efforts to combat fraud must not compromise patient access to cover  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Northeast Region March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - April 10, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.9 percent over the past month, up 3.6 percent from a year ago * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Northeast Region advanced 0.9 percent in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index increased 10  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, April 7 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Bryant announces new major in Applied Artificial Intelligence * SMITHFIELD, RI-Beginning in the fall of 2026, Bryant University will offer a new Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) major for its Bachelor of Science degree. The interdisciplinary program will provide students with a foundation in AI concepts, methods, and tools, followed by applied study within a specific professional context through a sel  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 11 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 10, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom launches first new conservancy in 15 years to accelerate progress at the Salton Sea New Salton Sea Conservancy will help sustain restoration projects improving air quality, wildlife habitat, and community health What you need to know: California launches its first conservancy in 15 years at the Salton Sea to support habitat restoration, improve air   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Ranks No. 1 in 2026 U.S. News Graduate Rankings * Carnegie Mellon University secured six No. 1 rankings in the newly released 2026 Best Graduate Schools (opens in new window) rankings from the U.S. News & World Report. Carnegie Mellon ranks first for overall graduate computer science programs, tied with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Stanford University. Among computer scie  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following news on April 7, 2026: * * * CRC News: Following the money Recent media accounts have quoted CRC and InfluenceWatch research and researchers on issues as diverse as biased Census counts, nonprofit transparency and the staffing of Virginia state government. * Fox News-- China's American Mao: Inside Singham's blueprint to 'wage war' for a 'new world order': At a Shanghai conference blessed by the Communist Party of China,  more

DOVER, Delaware, April 7 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on April 6, 2026: * * * AG Jennings sues Trump to block election interference President's executive order threatens to disenfranchise eligible voters, violates state authority over elections * Attorney General Kathy Jennings on Friday joined a coalition of 24 states in filing a federal lawsuit challenging Donald Trump's unlawful Executive Order to restrict voter eligibility and mail voting  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 10 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * DHS Fails to Respond to Letter from Nine Secretaries of State; Statement from Secretary of State Jena Griswold Denver, April 9, 2026 - Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin did not respond to a letter from nine Secretaries of State seeking confirmation that immigration enforcement agents would not be at polling locations during the 2026 election cycle.   more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, April 8 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * East Bay Bike Path Bridges Reopen to Cyclists and Pedestrians * VHB recently joined state and local leaders to celebrate the ribbon-cutting and reopening of the East Bay Bike Path bridges over the Barrington and Palmer Rivers, marking the completion of a major in  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Recognizes Excellence and Innovation in Local Water Infrastructure Projects Across the Nation * Today, at the 2026 Council of Infrastructure Financing Authorities (CIFA) Summit on Water Infrastructure, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer helped recognize 48 water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation. Each project, financ  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, April 7 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Finding Purpose in the Crime Lab: How Paige Morris Shaped Her Path in Forensic Science * BRISTOL, R.I. - For Paige Morris, choosing a college wasn't just about finding the right campus - it was about finding the right path. Now a senior Forensic Science major on the chemistry track with minors in Criminal Justice and Chinese, Morris arrived at Roger Williams University with curiosity but without a fu  more

TROY, Alabama, April 7 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * From Prague to Troy: Fulbright Scholar engages students through math and cultural exchange * Over his last seven months as a Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Jiri Minarcik has traveled across the United States speaking to students eager to learn and fellow math-minded researchers. During his week in Troy, Alabama, he gave lectures and met University officials, but also tried banana pudding and fried okra for the first time. A  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, April 6 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * From the Archives: Cultivating a culture of innovation * This year marks the 10th anniversary of the opening of Bryant University's Quinlan/Brown Academic Innovation Center (AIC). In honor of that transformative event, Bryant News has reposted an article on the debut of the AIC published in the Fall 2016 issue of Bryant magazine. You can read the whole issue here. Bryant University has a 153-year tradit  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 8 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on April 6, 2026: * * * Governor McKee, Rhode Island Commerce and AAA Northeast Celebrate 370 New Insurance Jobs Coming to Rhode Island LINCOLN, RI -- On Monday, Governor Dan McKee was joined by Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce Stefan Pryor, AAA Northeast CEO John Galvin, state legislators, local leaders and AAA Northeast employees to highlight the new Motor Club Insurance Company's   more

WARWICK, Rhode Island, April 9 -- The Community College of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * Governor McKee Announces $60 Million Investment to Launch CCRI Workforce Innovation Center Transformational project will expand workforce training, strengthen Rhode Island's economy, and connect residents to high-demand careers * Governor Dan McKee today joined Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) President Rosemary Costigan, state leaders, labor partners, and industry representative  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 9 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * Harvard forefathers in three acts Pushing back on British taxation helped the three Harvard alumni solidify their place in history. Two and a half centuries ago, three Harvard graduates -- Samuel Adams, John Adams, and John Hancock -- played critical roles in fighting British overreach and founding America. Samuel Adams was the first to graduate from Harvard College in 1740, adding a master's degree thr  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 8 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Inclusive excellence award winners honored at URI * KINGSTON, R.I. - April 8, 2026 - Those who made outstanding contributions to the inclusive culture at the University of Rhode Island were recognized at URI's Inclusive Excellence Awards ceremony on April 2 in the Memorial Union Ballroom. "These awards celebrate the best and brightest among us who prioritize inclusivity and equity in everythi  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, April 8 -- Bryant University issued the following Q&A with Markus Paukku, director of International Business Program and professor in residence: * * * International Business program needs to be interdisciplinary and experiential, says new director * When Bryant's new Director of International Business Markus Paukku, Ph.D., taught at the University of Amsterdam, the business school and the school of economics were on opposite sides of one of the city's famous canals.  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following notice (No. 2026-22) on April 6, 2026, entitled "2026 Calendar Year Resident Population Figures". * * * 2026 Calendar Year Resident Population Figures This notice advises State and local housing credit agencies that allocate low-income housing tax credits under Sec. 42 of the Internal Revenue Code, and States and other issuers of tax-exempt private activity bonds under Sec. 141, of the population figures to use in calcul  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * DATA: Since Iran War Began, New England Families Have Paid $200+ More to Heat Their Homes New Report Also Includes State-by-State Breakdown of Increased Heating Oil Costs in New England One Month into Trump's War * New data from the Joint Economic Committee - Minority show that families in New England are paying at le  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Lawyers' Committee for Rhode Island has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing the agency's proposed rule titled "Review of State Bar Complaints and Allegations Against Department of Justice Attorneys." The organization warns that the rule would undermine the Rhode Island Judiciary Disciplinary Board's authority to review misconduct complaints involving Rhode Island-licensed attorneys employed by the Department of Justice. The Com  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Leader Schumer, Ranking Members Reed, Shaheen, Coons, And Schatz Condemn President Trump's Threat Against Iranian Civilization * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY); U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee; Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; Chris Coons (D-DE), Ranking Memb  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 10 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 9, 2026, by senior counsels Felicia K. Watson and Peter Vassalo and shareholders Gregory Tumolo and Charles F. Trowbridge: * * * Virginia Advances Heat Illness Legislation While Other States Are Poised to Follow Suit Heat illness prevention continues to be a key focus for state regulators as they move to fill the void left by OSHA's still-uncompleted proposed heat standard. Most recently, the   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Magaziner, Local Leaders Announce New Federal Funding for Coventry Projects * COVENTRY, RI - Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) joined local Coventry leaders to announce $2,250,000 of federal funding he secured for the Town of Coventry to support the construction of a new municipal waste collection facility and flood prevention and sidewalk improvements in the Wood Street area.  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 8 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Calls for Federal Attorneys to Adhere to Ethics Standards Coalition Files Comment Letter Opposing Rule Proposal by Department of Justice That Weakens Misconduct Discipline Process * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing a proposed rule by the Department of J  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 8 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Co-Leads Letter Demanding That Federal Attorneys Adhere to Ethics Standards Coalition Files Comment Letter Opposing Rule Proposal by Department of Justice That Weakens Misconduct Discipline Process * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 22 Attorneys General in filing a comment letter opposing a proposed rule   more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 6 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Nature Conservancy award supports URI research on salt marsh health * Rhode Island's salt marshes protect coastlines and provide critical habitat, but many are increasingly threatened by sea level rise and other environmental pressures. Madison Geraci, a Ph.D. student in evolution and marine biology at the University of Rhode Island, is studying organisms hidden within marsh sediments to better  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF Announces $3.4 Million in Grants to Modernize Data Collection in U.S. Fisheries * WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 9, 2026) -The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and NOAA Fisheries today announced $3.4 million in grants to support data modernization and electronic data collection in U.S. fisheries. The grants will leverage $4.2 million in matching contributions to generate a tota  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Scientists and the Fishing Industry Join Forces for Better Data and Management (Part 1) NOAA Fisheries' Cooperative Research programs build partnerships between scientists and fishermen to collect data that improves fisheries management. * While the Northeast Fisheries Science Center spent more than 300 days-at-sea monitoring and sampling from ships last ye  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 8 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Providence-area students experience a slice of college life at Brown's annual College Day * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Michael Griffin, a guidance counselor at Providence's Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School, encourages students to start thinking about college early. He brings admissions staff into classrooms, meets with students, and helps them explore school websites, peruse viewbooks and connect wi  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 10 -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management issued the following news release on April 9, 2026, with Governor Dan McKee and members of the Rhode Island General Assembly: * * * Nearly Half a Million in Grants Awarded to Local Farmers, Fishers, and Food Producers Governor Dan McKee, members of the Rhode Island General Assembly, and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced the 2026 Local Agriculture and Seafoo  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 11 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on April 10, 2026: * * * Governor McKee Announces Retirement of Secretary Richard Charest Governor Dan McKee today announced that Secretary of the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) Richard Charest will retire from state service on July 3, 2026. Secretary Charest has served as EOHHS Secretary for three years and previously served as Director of the Dep  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 10 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Governor McKee Highlights $60 Million Proposed Investment to Build CCRI Workforce Innovation Center Transformational project will expand workforce training, strengthen Rhode Island's economy, and connect residents to high-demand careers * WARWICK, RI -- Governor Dan McKee today joined Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) President Rosemary Costigan, state  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 9 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * Governor McKee Swears in the Honorable Joseph A. Montalbano as Presiding Justice of the RI Superior Court On Monday, Governor Dan McKee was joined by Senate President Valarie Lawson to swear in Joseph A. Montalbano as the next Presiding Justice of the Rhode Island Superior Court. Also in attendance were Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Secretary of State Gregg Amore  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 11 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on April 10, 2026: * * * Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Spotlight Weekly Attendance Leaders As part of the statewide Attendance Matters RI campaign, today, Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green recognized Rhode Island schools with the highest weekly attendance and most improved attendance rates across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The fo  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 10 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Governor McKee, RIDOT Launch 511 Pothole Hotline and Dashboard WARWICK, RI - Governor Dan McKee was joined today by Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Interim Director Bob Rocchio to launch the 511 Pothole Hotline and online dashboard, making it easier than ever for Rhode Islanders to report and track pothole repairs on state roads. The launch t  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 11 -- The Rhode Island Department of Health issued the following news release on April 10, 2026: * * * EPA Recognizes Rhode Island Drinking Water Project for Excellence and Innovation The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced this week that a drinking water infrastructure consolidation project at the Scituate Housing Authority's Rockland Oaks Senior Housing Community, Scituate High School, and Scituate Middle School was one of the recipients of i  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 9 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * R.I.'s economy still in recession at start of 2026, says URI economist * WHAT: Rhode Island's economic performance to start 2026 remained how it was at the conclusion of 2025: the state is still in a recession, according to University of Rhode Island economist Leonard Lardaro. January's Current Conditions Index value, at 42, is eight points below January 2025. It is the 10th time in the last 1  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Condemns Trump's Ominous & Escalating Iran Threat * PROVIDENCE, RI - After President Donald Trump posted a reckless threat on social media today ominously warning Iran that "a whole civilization will die tonight" unless Iran does "something revolutionarily wonderful," U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, strongly condemned the president's irr  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Statement on Two-Week Iran Ceasefire * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Trump's announcement of a two-week ceasefire with Iran: "I welcome this ceasefire, but President Trump should not have started this war in the first place. After weeks of escalating vio  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 7 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Research showcase celebrates innovation, ideas from Brown public health students * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -On Tuesday, April 7, Brown University's Alumnae Hall was abuzz with excited chatter about results, findings, methodology and impact, as part of the School of Public Health's annual celebration of Public Health Research Day. The festive poster conference is the premier event of National   more

WARWICK, Rhode Island, April 10 -- The Community College of Rhode Island issued the following news on April 8, 2026, with the Institute for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies at Rhode Island College and Citizens and Building Futures: * * * RIC, CCRI, Citizens and Building Futures Launch Rhode Island's First Registered Apprenticeship in Cybersecurity The Institute for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies at Rhode Island College and the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI), in partn  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, April 9 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Roger Williams University School of Law Receives Historic $4 Million Gift from Mark Mandell to Establish Premier Trial Advocacy Center * BRISTOL, R.I. - Roger Williams University School of Law (RWU Law) is proud to announce the creation of the Mandell Trial Advocacy Center. The Center will be a permanent and sustained educational pathway whose purpose will be to train trial advocates. The Center wi  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, April 9 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * RWU Day of Law and Justice Showcases Powerful Combinations at the State House * PROVIDENCE, R.I. - In the chambers where Rhode Island's legislation is debated and decided, Roger Williams University brought its work in law and justice directly into conversation with the state's civic process. Held at the Rhode Island State House on April 2, RWU Day of Law and Justice convened students, faculty, and   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following commentary on April 8, 2026, to the Washington Post: * * * ICYMI: Lummis Op-ed in Washington Post: A broken system is costing America trillions. I see it in Wyoming. Cheyenne, WY.-- Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today published an op-ed in the Washington Post highlighting the critical need for permitting reform and permitting certainty in the U.S. and making the case for why Congress must act th  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on April 7, 2026, with Sen. Chris Coons, D-Delaware, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-New York, ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, Senate Democratic Leader Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 6 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Study shows brain cells boost endurance benefits of exercise * Neurons in a part of the brain known as the ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH) appear to direct the body to boost endurance in response to exercise, a study co-led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center shows. The findings, published in Neuron, shed light on how the body adapts to physical activity and cou  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Sullivan, Whitehouse Introduce Legislation to Help Blind Americans Return to Work * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-Rhode Island) introduced the Blind Americans Return to Work Act, legislation that will modernize the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) system by removing barriers that discourage blind Americans from advancing in the workforce. Spec  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 7 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Trump administration withdraws appeal, securing historic victory for libraries and IMLS * ALA's separate court challenge continues Washington - On April 6, a federal court granted the Trump Administration's request to withdraw its appeal of a federal judge's earlier ruling that struck down the Administration's dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Serv  more

NEWPORT, Rhode Island, April 7 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * U.S. Naval War College Hosts Discussion Between Falklands War Veterans The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) hosted veterans from opposing sides of the Falklands War to discuss their experiences and pass on lessons to students from the Joint Maritime Operations (JMO) Course onboard Naval Station Newport, March 26, 2026. The Falklands War was fought between Argentina and the United Kingdom from April 2 to June  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. News Unveils 2026 Best Graduate Schools * Washington, D.C. - U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced the 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings. The rankings are a resource for students pursuing postgraduate education, offering evaluations of programs in fields like law, busines  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 8 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI language student, alum awarded national Critical Language Scholarships * KINGSTON, R.I. - April 8, 2026 - A University of Rhode Island junior and a recent URI alum were each awarded prestigious U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarships to study new languages overseas in July. Marin Macro, a Providence resident currently majoring in German language and literature, and global   more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 8 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI nursing dean to deliver keynote address at national Ethics of Caring conference * KINGSTON, R.I. -April 8, 2026 -Focusing on the practice of "well-becoming"-the process of flourishing and striving toward well-being-from a health care standpoint, University of Rhode Island College of Nursing Dean Danny Willis will deliver the keynote address at the Ethics of Caring national conference April   more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 7 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI pharmacy professor part of major federal microplastics effort * KINGSTON, R.I. -April 7, 2026 -University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy and George and Anne Ryan Institute of Neuroscience Assistant Professor Jaime Ross is taking her extensive research into the scourge of microplastics to the nation's capital after being invited to join a nationwide $144 million program "to create the d  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 7 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI professor honored with Outstanding Faculty Award by national education group for excellence in research, teaching and service * KINGSTON, R.I. - April 7, 2026 - Assistant Professor Lazaro Camacho Jr., of the University of Rhode Island's Feinstein College of Education, was recently honored with the 2026 Latinx/a/o Knowledge Community Outstanding Faculty Award from the National Association of  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 10 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI's Biomechanics Day event exposes younger students to high-tech science, promotes STEM fields * KINGSTON, R.I. -April 10, 2026 -High school and middle school students from around the state got a hands-on experience with the high-tech equipment used by the University of Rhode Island College of Health Sciences during URI's annual celebration of National Biomechanics Day in Mackal Field House   more

WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following report (No. 25-00369-98) on March 31, 2026 entitled "Inspection of Select Vet Centers in North Atlantic District 1 Zone 1." Here is the summary: * * * The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) Vet Center Inspection Program provides a focused evaluation of aspects of the quality of care delivered at vet centers. This inspection report evaluated three randomly selected vet centers throughout North Atlan  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Sullivan Introduce Legislation to Help Blind Americans Return to Work * Washington, DC -U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-Rhode Island) and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) introduced the Blind Americans Return to Work Act, legislation that will modernize the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) system by removing barriers that discourage blind Americans from advancing in the  more

BUFFALO, New York, April 8 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Why doesn't the U.S. recycle more plastic? New study points to lack of access. * From left to right, UB researchers and study authors Janet Z. Yang, John D. Atkinson, Monica Miles and Aditya Vedantam. Credit: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki, University at Buffalo. Recycling infrastructure inequities in the South, sparsely populated states tied to lower income, less-coll  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 8 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * WPRI investigative reporter Tim White to present URI's annual Taricani Lecture * KINGSTON, R.I. - April 8, 2026 - Tim White, an award-winning investigative journalist for Providence's WPRI-TV (CBS 12) who has exposed corruption and fraud within the region throughout his career, will deliver the University of Rhode Island's 2026 Taricani Lecture on First Amendment Rights on Tuesday, April 21, at  more