CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 30 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * 17 undergraduate students represent CWRU at prestigious National Conference of Undergraduate Research Strong undergraduate research experiences are a cornerstone of a Case Western Reserve University education. The institution's recent record-breaking contingent at the National Conference of Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in Richmond, Virginia, demonstrated the power and reach of such opportunities.   more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, April 29 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * 2026 Alumni Award honorees celebrated for leadership and accomplishments * Each year, the Clark Alumni Council recognizes outstanding alumni and their dedication to both Clark University and society at large. The chosen honorees, though diverse in their achievements and impact, share a common thread -an unwavering commitment to helping others, a value deeply ingrained in their Clark education. They exempl  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Louisiana v. Callais * Washington, DC - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais : " The right-wing Supreme Court's majority decision in Louisiana v. Callais deals a devastating blow to our democracy, diluting the power of communities of color at the ballot box. This deci  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 29 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes for Changes to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan group of attorneys general are pushing the U.S. Department of Labor to help lower prescription drug costs by requiring more transparency from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). "People should be able to afford their medications, and they can't   more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, April 29 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Bryant receives transformative gift from Brad '87 and Barbara Caron P'23 to expand Campus Ministry and support interfaith programming, religious literacy Bryant University is pleased to announce a significant gift from Brad '87 and Barbara Caron P'23 that will expand the Campus Ministry, support student faith formation and leadership development, and expand programming and initiatives. As part of the gift  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 29 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Commencement 2026: Student speakers for college graduation ceremonies named Nine students will share their experiences at the University of Rhode Island and words of encouragement and wisdom with fellow graduates during the University's Spring 2026 Commencement Weekend. URI will celebrate the achievements of approximately 3,400 graduate and undergraduate degree recipients with their families a  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Progressive Caucus Prioritizes Magaziner Bill to Guarantee Paid Vacation for All Workers in New Legislative Agenda * The nearly 100-member caucus selected Magaziner's PTO Act as one of 10 in their proactive economic agenda for a Democratic Congressional majority. WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Congressional Progressive Caucus released an agenda of 10 economic policy proposals it  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $1.5 Million to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows in Connecticut * BOSTON (Apr. 29, 2026) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. These grants will strengthen syste  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $2.9 Million to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows in Massachusetts * BOSTON (Apr. 29, 2026) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. These grants will strengthen sys  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $464,000 to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows in Vermont * BOSTON (Apr. 29, 2026) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. These grants will strengthen systems that   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $468,000 to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows in Maine * BOSTON (Apr. 29, 2026) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. These grants will strengthen systems that sa  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $604,000 to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows in Rhode Island * BOSTON (Apr. 29, 2026) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. These grants will strengthen systems   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $648,000 to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows in New Hampshire * BOSTON (Apr. 29, 2026) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. These grants will strengthen systems  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $80 Million in Funding to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows * U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. These grants will strengthen systems that safely capture and manage sto  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The FBI issued the following news release: * * * FBI and U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts Release Findings on Brown University and Brookline Shootings The Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts have concluded a significant portion of the investigation into the mass shooting at Brown University that took place on December 13, 2025, in Providence, Rhode Island,   more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 29 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * For Brown's student-athletes, Bruno Cares redefines what it means to be a supportive teammate * Amiya Hopkins remembers how hard it was to watch one of her close friends struggle with her mental health.  "She didn't want to eat, sleep, go to class... it seemed like every time I came into the room, she was in the same place," said Hopkins, a Brown University junior on the women's track and field team. "I  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * Independent Women Drives 250+ Public Comments Supporting Independent Contractor Rule as Comment Period Closes As the public comment period closes on the U.S. Department of Labor's proposed independent contractor rule, Independent Women announced today it has driven more than 250 public comments from women in support of flexible work and freelance opportunities. In a for  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, April 29 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Kya Daniels Blends Art and Business to Build a Career in Arts Marketing * At Roger Williams University, Kya Daniels has built an academic path where creativity and strategy meet - using her experience to prepare for a career in arts marketing while helping other artists find their footing.  A senior Marketing major from Shrewsbury, Mass., Daniels pairs her studies with minors in Visual Arts, Graph  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on April 27, 2026: * * * The Honorable Scott Bessent, Secretary, Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20220 The Honorable Keith Sonderling, Acting Secretary, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20201 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20201 D  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 29 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * New linguistic professor putting Rhode Island on the language map Moving from Texas to Rhode Island, a new faculty member in the University of Rhode Island's College of Education says Rhode Island's language diversity extends far beyond the state's diminutive size. The lead author of a new article examining the linguistic landscapes in Rhode Island and along the U.S./Mexico border in the journa  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 30 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Governor McKee Nominates Kevin Farrell to Serve on Rhode Island Commerce Board Today, Governor Dan McKee announced his nomination of Kevin J. Farrell to serve on the Rhode Island Commerce Board. Farrell has nearly 40 years of banking experience in Rhode Island and currently works as the Chief Lending Officer and Executive Vice President for Coastal1 Credit U  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 30 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Governor McKee Nominates Two Judicial Candidates to Superior Court Governor Dan McKee today announced his nomination of Maria Ferro Deaton and Joanna M. Achille to the Rhode Island Superior Court. "Joanna and Maria will bring a wealth of knowledge and legal experience to the court. I am confident they will serve with distinction and further fairness and integ  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 30 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Governor Submits Budget Amendment Finalizing $1 Billion Energy Relief Plan Revised Virtual Net Metering Proposal Saves Ratepayers Up to $258 Million While Protecting Operating Projects * Governor Dan McKee today submitted a budget amendment revising the FY27 proposal governing large-scale solar projects under Rhode Island's Virtual Net Metering (VNM) program  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, April 29 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Roger Williams University Brings the Inside-Out Exchange Program to the Rhode Island Training School * Inside a classroom at the Rhode Island Training School, Roger Williams University (RWU) students and training school students sit side by side, discussing legal cases and sharing perspectives as peers.  Roger Williams University's School of Justice Studies launched the state's first Inside-Out Ex  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 29 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * University of Rhode Island honors winners at this year's 3 Minute Thesis Competition Cowbells clanged and audience members whooped and cheered as 10 University of Rhode Island graduate students took the stage late last month hoping to share their research while beating the clock. Before a packed auditorium of 150 graduate students, faculty, and a panel of judges, student researchers competed fo  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, April 30 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * 21st Chaplain of the Marine Corps to Speak at Baccalaureate Each May during graduation week at Virginia Military Institute, graduating cadets, family, and friends gather for a non-denominational Baccalaureate service. This annual event, hosted by the Chaplain's Office, celebrates the collective faith, fellowship, and service among 1st Class cadets at VMI. Several special recognitions and awards are  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Statement on Supreme Court Delivering New Blow to Voting Rights Act * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Courts Subcommittee, today released the following statement after the Republican-appointed majority on the Supreme Court issued a ruling in Louisiana v. Callais gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse-Cornyn Bill to Mitigate Foreign Influence on U.S. Policymaking Passes Senate * Legislation would ban high-level former government employees from lobbying for countries of concern Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), John Cornyn (R-TX), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Jim Risch (R-ID) cheered the Senate's unanimous passage of their Conflict-free Leaving Employm  more