News Tipoffs - Rhode Island Editors
Amo Statement on House Vote to Extend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Amo Statement on House Vote to Extend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
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Washington, DC - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) issued the following statement after voting against House Republicans' attempts to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act:
"House Republicans once again failed to deliver necessary reforms that would protect Rhode Islanders' constitutional rights
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Attorney General Phil Weiser urges CFTC to recognize state authority over sports-related prediction markets
DENVER, Colorado, April 30 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser urges CFTC to recognize state authority over sports-related prediction markets
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April 30, 2026 (DENVER) -Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction over sports-related "event contracts" belongs to the states.
"The protection of consumers from irrespon
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Attorney General Rayfield Announces that Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Takes Effect
SALEM, Oregon, April 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Announces that Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Takes Effect
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Oregon to receive almost $66 Million, funds to be distributed over 15 years
Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorn
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Bennet, Hickenlooper, Whitehouse Force Vote on Senate Floor to Overturn EPA's Disapproval of Colorado Regional Haze Plan
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Hickenlooper, Whitehouse Force Vote on Senate Floor to Overturn EPA's Disapproval of Colorado Regional Haze Plan
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Senate Republicans Vote to Back Trump's EPA, Undermine State's Rights
Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet, John Hickenlooper, and Rhode Island U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, f
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Brown medical school graduate to offer 'small dose of idealism' during cynical moment in time
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 30 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Brown medical school graduate to offer 'small dose of idealism' during cynical moment in time
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -When Meylakh Barshay arrived in Providence to attend Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School, he had no personal connections and was unsure what medical specialty he would pursue. Four years later, Barshay says he is deeply connected to his peers and the school's hum
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Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Talks to U.S. Naval War College Aviators
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, May 1 -- The Naval War College issued the following news on April 30, 2026:
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Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Talks to U.S. Naval War College Aviators
Rear Adm. Richard Brophy, commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic, visited the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) in Newport, Rhode Island, on April 28-29, 2026.
Brophy met with Rear Adm. Darryl Walker, president of the war college, and addressed Navy aviators there.
"It was a great opportunity for the naval aviators as
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Democracy Forward Honored for Defense of Survivors of Domestic Violence
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release:
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Democracy Forward Honored for Defense of Survivors of Domestic Violence
District of Columbia Coalition Against Domestic Violence Recognition Celebrates Success in Saving Programs from the Trump-Vance Administration
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The District of Columbia Coalition Against Domestic Vi
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Democrats Oppose Trump Admin Proposal to Deny Homeowners Thousands of Dollars in Interest Earnings
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Democrats Oppose Trump Admin Proposal to Deny Homeowners Thousands of Dollars in Interest Earnings
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WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to save consumers thousands of dollars and prevent the Trump Administration from providing a giveaway to big banks at homeowners' expense, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today led a letter to the head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) urging the wi
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Explore D.C. 2026 champions behind-the-scenes access and insight
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, April 30 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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Explore D.C. 2026 champions behind-the-scenes access and insight
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Leaning toward a desk microphone in the United States Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship's meeting space, Politics and Law major Zoe Thorp '29 addresses her 12 fellow Bryant University 'senators' as they hold a mock hearing debating an education infrastructure bill that would supply learning technologies to K-5 studen
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Generous gift to fund two professorships, catalyze new economics and policy research at Brown
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 30 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Generous gift to fund two professorships, catalyze new economics and policy research at Brown
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -A $12 million gift from a family foundation founded and led by accomplished business leader and Brown University alumnus Orlando Bravo will fund the establishment of two endowed professorships and support research focused on pivotal economics and policy issues.
The creatio
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How Cassidy Methot Builds Career Path Through Community and Hands-On Learning at Roger Williams University
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, April 30 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news:
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How Cassidy Methot Builds Career Path Through Community and Hands-On Learning at Roger Williams University
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BRISTOL, R.I. - Senior Cassidy Methot arrived at Roger Williams University from Londonderry, New Hampshire, intending to pursue Engineering. But after taking an introductory web development course, she discovered her passion at the intersection of Computer Science and Graphic Design.
"Initi
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ICYMI: Whitehouse Launches Weekly Series Asking Senate to Agree to "Simple Truths" About Climate Change
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026:
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ICYMI: Whitehouse Launches Weekly Series Asking Senate to Agree to "Simple Truths" about Climate Change
Senate Republicans blocked Whitehouse unanimous consent request last night urging the Senate to recognize that climate-driven sea level rise is real
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In case you missed it, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
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Magaziner Reintroduces Bill to Train Students for Clean Energy Jobs
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Magaziner Reintroduces Bill to Train Students for Clean Energy Jobs
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and Delegate James Moylan (R-Guam) reintroduced the bipartisan Clean Energy Workforce Act, legislation to create a grant program to fund career and technical education (CTE) programs to train young people for careers in the clean energy construction field.
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Magaziner Statement on End of DHS shutdown
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Magaziner Statement on End of DHS shutdown
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, released the following statement after the House passed a bipartisan agreement to fund the Department of Homeland Security, excluding ICE and Border Patrol, to end the months-long shutdown of the Department.
"I am pleased that S
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Offshore research update: results of wind development discussions at New London presentation, May 12
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 30 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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Offshore research update: results of wind development discussions at New London presentation, May 12
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KINGSTON, R.I. - April 30, 2026 - David Bidwell, professor of marine affairs at the University of Rhode Island, will share research results on offshore wind community discussions at a free public presentation on Tuesday, May 12, at 6 p.m., at the New London Community Recreation Center, 1 Recr
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RI Delegation Announces $11.25M for Port Improvements at Quonset
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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RI Delegation Announces $11.25M for Port Improvements at Quonset
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After maritime grant for Quonset was first awarded in 2024, then Trump withdrew port grants nationwide in 2025, & now Delegation says PIDP funds are finally flowing for Davisville & other ports
WASHINGTON, DC - In a victory for Rhode Island that should enhance productivity at Quonset, Rhode Island's Congressional delega
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Rishika Kartik: Advancing accessibility through a blend of science, art and advocacy
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 30 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Rishika Kartik: Advancing accessibility through a blend of science, art and advocacy
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -When Rishika Kartik arrived at Brown University, she thought she had a plan.
Art and robotics had been her primary interests in high school, and she envisioned pursuing a concentration that could marry the two -perhaps engineering or computer science. After all, Brown had been her
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Roger Williams University Names Vitaliano Figueroa, Ed.D., as New Vice President for Student Life
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, April 30 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news:
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Roger Williams University Names Vitaliano Figueroa, Ed.D., as New Vice President for Student Life
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BRISTOL, R.I., April 30, 2026 - Roger Williams University (RWU) has announced the appointment of Vitaliano Figueroa, Ed.D., as the new Vice President for Student Life, following an extensive national search. He will succeed long-time Vice President John King, who is retiring after more than 22 years o
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The Big Long List of U.S. AI Laws
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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The Big Long List of U.S. AI Laws
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Did you ever think that AI, as a new technology, is barely regulated in the U.S.? Think again!
Below, we catalog certain state laws regulating the development and use of AI systems and technologies, passed between 2019-2026. This list focuses on legislative initiatives that are currently in effect, or are expected to take effect soon, that impa
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Utah-Led Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 1 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown posted the following news on April 30, 2026:
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Utah-Led Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement over App Store Monopoly
Today, a federal court stated that it will approve a $700 million settlement in a Utah-led antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives
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Va. A.G. Jones Opposes Federal Effort to Strip Housing Support for Mixed-Status Immigrant Households
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 1 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on April 30, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Opposes Federal Effort to Strip Housing Support for Mixed-Status Immigrant Households
Attorney General Jay Jones recently co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that would prohibit mixed-status families from living in publi
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Whip Emmer Touts More Than 500 Key Stakeholders Supporting the House-Passed Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, April 30 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Whip Emmer Touts More Than 500 Key Stakeholders Supporting the House-Passed Farm Bill
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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today announced that more than 500 key stakeholder groups came out in support of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, ahead of the bill's successful passage through the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 7567, or the Farm Bi
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