News Tipoffs - Rhode Island Editors
Actress and singer Victoria Justice inspires next generation of Bryant leaders
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, May 7 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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Actress and singer Victoria Justice inspires next generation of Bryant leaders
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Before she landed her own TV show, Victoria Justice recalls watching Zoey 101 as a child with her little sister and thinking that the show's actors and actresses were so lucky and had such an interesting job.
"A year and half or so later, I was auditioning for the part of the new roommate [on Zoey 101 ]," Justice told attende
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AG Brown protects homeland security funding from politically motivated cuts as federal government drops appeal
OLYMPIA, Washington, May 7 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown protects homeland security funding from politically motivated cuts as federal government drops appeal
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Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition have successfully resolved a lawsuit stopping the Trump administration from unlawfully taking homeland security funding away from states that would not comply with the administration's political agenda.
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AG Brown wins tariffs lawsuit against Trump administration
OLYMPIA, Washington, May 7 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown wins tariffs lawsuit against Trump administration
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Attorney General Nick Brown today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses.
A federal court - ruling on a challenge brought by a coalition of 24 states - struck down those tariffs and specifically enjoined thei
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American Academy of Neurology: Certain Migraine Prevention Drugs Associated With Reduced Risk of Glaucoma
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 7 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release:
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Certain migraine prevention drugs associated with reduced risk of glaucoma
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* Certain drugs to prevent migraine are associated with a reduced risk of glaucoma.
* Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. Migraine itself is associated with an increased risk of glaucoma.
* The study does not prove that the drugs cause the reduced risk of glaucoma. It only shows an a
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Amo Statement on Announcement from Rhode Island House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Amo Statement on Announcement from Rhode Island House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi
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Providence, RI - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) issued the following statement after Rhode Island House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi announced he will be stepping down:
"Guided by fairness and integrity, Speaker Joe Shekarchi has dedicated his career to serving Rhode Island.
His thoughtful leadership of our House
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Amo Statement on the Election of New Leadership in Rhode Island House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Amo Statement on the Election of New Leadership in Rhode Island House of Representatives
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Providence, RI - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) issued the following statement on the election of Chris Blazejewski as Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives and Katherine Kazarian as Majority Leader. Representative Kazarian is the first woman to hold the role of Majority Leader:
"Congratula
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs
PHOENIX, Arizona, May 8 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 7, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs
Attorney General Kris Mayes today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court granted summary judgment to a coalition of 24 states, striking down those tariffs.
"President T
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Attorney General Bonta Protects Critical Homeland Security Funding from Politically Motivated Cut
SACRAMENTO, California, May 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Protects Critical Homeland Security Funding from Politically Motivated Cut
Trump Administration drops appeal of final order, permanently and fully resolving case in California's favor
OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the successful resolution of a multistate lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from unlawfully allocating f
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Attorney General Clark Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's New Illegal Tariffs
MONTPELIER, Vermont, May 7 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's New Illegal Tariffs
Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of 24 States, Invalidating Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy
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Attorney General Charity Clark today secured a court order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products p
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Attorney General James Successfully Protects Critical Counterterrorism Funding
ALBANY, New York, May 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Successfully Protects Critical Counterterrorism Funding
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured a final victory in her lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from unlawfully cutting critical public safety funding to New York and other states. Attorney General James and 11 other attorneys general sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Secur
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Credit Card Companies to Block Illegal Vape Sales
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 7 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Credit Card Companies to Block Illegal Vape Sales
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RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general in urging nine major credit card companies and payment processors ( American Express, Capital One, Citigroup, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Stripe, Sezzle, and Block ) to take stronger action to stop
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PROTECTS CRITICAL HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDING FROM POLITICALLY MOTIVATED CUT
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 7 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PROTECTS CRITICAL HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDING FROM POLITICALLY MOTIVATED CUT
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced the successful resolution of his lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from unlawfully allocating federal homeland security funding to and from states based on their compliance with the administration's political agenda.
In December, the U.S.
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Attorney General Rayfield Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs
SALEM, Oregon, May 7 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs
Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of 24 States, Invalidating Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by Amer
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Clark University Honors 7 Retiring Faculty Members for Over Two Centuries of Collective Service
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, May 7 -- Clark University posted the following news:
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'You made an impact'
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Clark salutes retiring faculty at reception
Clark University on Tuesday honored seven retiring faculty members representing 215 years of collective service to Clark University. At a reception held in the ASEC lobby, President David Fithian noted that while the professors represent a variety of departments and disciplines, they are united by their desire to provide students with a tran
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Commencement 2026: Nursing grad makes immediate impact on campus and in community
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 7 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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Commencement 2026: Nursing grad makes immediate impact on campus and in community
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KINGSTON, R.I. - May 7, 2026 - For as long as she can remember, Kelsey Rysz wanted to work in healthcare, and she wasted no time pursuing that goal, jumping at the opportunity to begin her journey as a junior in Danbury, Connecticut.
"I always wanted to be in healthcare," said Rysz, who is graduating this month
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Commencement 2026: Oceanography student learns about outsized impact
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 7 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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Commencement 2026: Oceanography student learns about outsized impact
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KINGSTON, R.I. - May 7, 2026 - Tiny photosynthetic organisms in the ocean called phytoplankton play a crucial role in the global carbon cycle and influence Earth's climate. Margaret Bernish is fascinated by them.
"I love phytoplankton because they're so important to the global cycling of nutrients and energy despite being so
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Del. A.G. Jennings Leads Coalition to Oppose Postal Service's Guns-by-mail Schemme
DOVER, Delaware, May 8 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on May 7, 2026:
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AG Jennings leads coalition to oppose Postal Service's guns-by-mail schemme
Attorney General Kathy Jennings on Monday co-led a multistate comment letter signed by 24 states opposing an unlawful proposal by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to allow a flood of prohibited weapons across state borders by mail.
Since 1927, federal law--passed by a Republican Congress and signed
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Electric Boat Senior Vice President Matthew Olander Returns to UConn to Inspire Engineering Graduates
STORRS, Connecticut, May 7 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Electric Boat Senior Vice President Matthew Olander Returns to UConn to Inspire Engineering Graduates
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From classrooms in Storrs to the forefront of the nation's undersea defense industry, Matthew Olander has built a career defined by technical excellence, leadership, and service. This spring, the UConn College of Engineering will recognize that journey as Olander returns as the 2026 commencement sp
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Forest to sea: URI regenerative agriculture conference welcomes attendees interested in land-to-sea connections
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 7 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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Forest to sea: URI regenerative agriculture conference welcomes attendees interested in land-to-sea connections
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KINGSTON, R.I. - May 7, 2026 - Farmers, researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and community leaders will gather at the University of Rhode Island this May for the second annual Rhode to Regenerative: From Forest to Sea conference. This year's conference, scheduled for Wednesday,
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From bias incident research to advocacy-focused internships, Bryant senior prepares for a career in forensic psychology
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, May 7 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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From bias incident research to advocacy-focused internships, Bryant senior prepares for a career in forensic psychology
Bryant University Psychology major Maya Niemeyer '26 has her sights set on a career at the intersection of the legal system and human behavior.
The graduating senior is taking the skills she's developed and refined over the past four years at Bryant University to Bucknell University this
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HopeHealth and URI College of Nursing establish academic-practice partnership
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 7 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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HopeHealth and URI College of Nursing establish academic-practice partnership
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PROVIDENCE, RI (May 7, 2026) - HopeHealth and the University of Rhode Island College of Nursing have entered into a formal academic-practice partnership aimed at advancing clinical education, training, and professional opportunities in the field of hospice and palliative care.
The collaboration brings together HopeH
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Mass. AG Campbell Protects Critical Homeland Security Funding From Politically Motivated Cut
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 7 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Protects Critical Homeland Security Funding From Politically Motivated Cut
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced the successful resolution of a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from unlawfully allocating federal homeland security funding based on states' willingness to divert public safety resources to carry out the a
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N.J. A.G. Davenport: Court Agrees That Trump Tariffs Are Illegal
TRENTON, New Jersey, May 8 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 7, 2026:
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AG Davenport: Court Agrees That Trump Tariffs Are Illegal
Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of 24 States, Invalidating Tariffs That Are Making Life More Unaffordable for New Jerseyans
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by New Jersey
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R.I. A.G. Neronha Announces New Legislation to Further Address Health Care Crisis
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 8 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on May 7, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha announces new legislation to further address health care crisis
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced a series of health care-related legislative proposals aimed at improving Rhode Island's health care system, including legislation intended to lower prescription drug costs, ensure the stability of Rhode Island hospitals,
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State Insurance Regulators Share Coordinated Work to Oversee Markets During Meeting with U.S. Treasury
WASHINGTON, May 7 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release:
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State Insurance Regulators Share Coordinated Work to Oversee Markets During Meeting with U.S. Treasury
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Members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) met today with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to share perspectives on the intersection of private credit and insurance and provide insight into state insu
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STCC Trustees Recommend Dr. Jennifer Cournoyer as Next President
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, May 7 -- Springfield Technical Community College issued the following news on May 5, 2026:
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STCC Trustees recommend Dr. Jennifer Cournoyer as next president
Springfield Technical Community College's Board of Trustees voted to recommend Dr. Jennifer G. Cournoyer as the next president of STCC.
The recommendation is subject to approval from the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education and Commissioner of Higher Education on May 19. If approved, she would be the s
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U.S. Naval War College Holds Discussion With NASA Astronauts Aboard International Space Station
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, May 8 -- The Naval War College issued the following news:
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U.S. Naval War College Holds Discussion With NASA Astronauts Aboard International Space Station
The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) held a live discussion with NASA astronauts Christopher Williams and U.S. Navy Capt. Jack Hathaway aboard the International Space Station 250 miles above the Earth's surface, on Friday, April 24, 2026.
The event was moderated by National Security Affairs Associate Prof. Dr. David
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