WASHINGTON, May 6 -- A coalition of 114 state legislators submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on employee versus independent contractor status under several federal labor laws. The letter argues that the proposed rule, which would replace the current federal test with a modified 2021 standard, threatens the fiscal integrity of state programs reliant on accurate worker classification. The legislators, representing states wi  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- A coalition of 23 advocacy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposal to revoke the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. The letter stresses that the proposed rule threatens the stability of families in federally assisted housing by reducing the time tenants have to catch up on rent or seek assistance amid a nationwide housing affordabilit  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 4 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * 35 URI students honored with Rhode Island Foundation fellowships to support foreign language study abroad * KINGSTON, R.I. - May 4, 2026 - Thirty-five University of Rhode Island students have been awarded scholarship funds by the Rhode Island Foundation through two programs that will allow them to pursue foreign language study abroad. The foundation has named 30 students 2026 Beatrice S. Demers F  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- A coalition of 57 housing advocacy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." The coalition and partners argue that the proposal would jeopardize housing stability for millions of HUD-assisted residents, exacerbate homelessness, and impose undue burdens on housing providers. According  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 4 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Academic excellence in all its forms recognized at new URI awards ceremony * KINGSTON, R.I. - May 4, 2026 - The full breadth of academic excellence was on display at the University of Rhode Island's inaugural University Academic Excellence Awards on April 30 in the Edwards Hall auditorium. The event combined awards that were presented to faculty, students, and staff at three separate ceremonies  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, May 7 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Actress and singer Victoria Justice inspires next generation of Bryant leaders * 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  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, May 4 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown files brief urging Supreme Court to stay restrictions on Mifepristone * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that would restrict access to mifepristone, a safe and effective abortion medication. This morning, the  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, May 7 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown protects homeland security funding from politically motivated cuts as federal government drops appeal * 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. In Dece  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, May 7 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown wins tariffs lawsuit against Trump administration * 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  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Urges Supreme Court To Block Restrictions On Mifepristone * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that would restrict access to mifepristone, a safe and effective abortion  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 8 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell 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 the ta  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 5 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel and Bipartisan Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement over App Store Monopoly * The United States District Court for the Northern District of California stated last week that it will approve a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. In 2021, Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a bipartisan group of 53 attorneys ge  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 6 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Opposes Postal Service Proposed Rule Undermining Federal Gun Law * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a multistate comment letter (PDF) signed by 22 states opposing an unlawful proposal by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to allow a flood of prohibited weapons across state borders by mail, endangering the public and harming state and local budgets. For al  more

NEWPORT, Rhode Island, May 9 -- The Naval War College issued the following news on May 8, 2026: * * * Air Force Chief of Staff Speaks at U.S. Naval War College Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Air Force Chief of Staff, spoke at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport on May 6, 2026. Wilsbach, a 1998 graduate of the college's Naval Command and Staff College, addressed approximately 500 students, faculty and staff at the institution. The general discussed his three priorities of readiness, modernization and t  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Investigates Bureau of Prisons for Punishing Woman Who Objected to Male Sex Offender Roommate * America First Legal (AFL) has filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), seeking information regarding the reincarceration of Sarah Cavanaugh after she raised concerns about being forced to share a r  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 7 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * Certain migraine prevention drugs associated with reduced risk of glaucoma Highlights: * 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  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following testimony by Daniel Buck, research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, from an April 28, 2026, hearing entitled "Leveling Down: How Equity Policies Undermine Excellence and Harm Students": * * * Good morning, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Bonamici, and distinguished members of the committee. During my time as a teacher in Title I schools, I   more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on May 4, 2026, by Jack Guidi: * * * Governor McKee Seeks to Reinstate Costly and Wasteful Truck-Only Toll Program Despite claiming "affordability" as a key theme of his reelection campaign, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee's legislative proposals in the 2026 session tell a far different story. As part of the Governor's budget proposal, he's calling for a one-time reduction in the 2-cent motor fuel hike enacted by t  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Delivers $450,000 in Community Project Funding for Major Expansion of Family Services Rhode Island Police GO Team * PROVIDENCE, RI - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) celebrated delivering $450,000 in Community Project Funding for Family Service of Rhode Island to expand their Police GO Team Program. This funding will enable the FSRI Police GO Team to expand to additional communities and incre  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Statement on Announcement from Rhode Island House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi * 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   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Statement on the Election of New Leadership in Rhode Island House of Representatives * 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  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 5 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Welcomes Supreme Court Stay on Mifepristone Restrictions, Warns Fight for Abortion Access Not Over Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that restricted access to mifepristone, a safe and effective  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 8 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * 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  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * 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  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Rebukes Trump Administration for Proposal to End a Nearly Century-Old Restriction on the Shipping of Handguns Through USPS * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, today submitted a comment letter opposing an unlawful proposal by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to allow anyone to ship a handgun -without   more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urged U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Telehealth Access to Mifepristone, Welcomes Temporary Halt of Fifth Circuit Ruling * U.S. Supreme Court temporarily preserves telehealth access to mifepristone following coalition brief OAKLAND - Co-leading a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta this mor  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: Trump Administration's Second Tariff Regime Struck Down as Unlawful * Court of International Trade rules in favor of state coalition, invalidating tariffs that are increasing prices and inflicting chaos on the American economy OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that a federal court issued a final order invalidating President Tru  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, May 7 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * 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 * Attorney General Charity Clark today secured a court order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products p  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 7 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs - Again. Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has 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 th  more

ALBANY, New York, May 4 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Protect Access to Mifepristone * May 4, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 21 other states and the District of Columbia in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that would restrict access to mifepristone, a safe and e  more

ALBANY, New York, May 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * 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  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 7 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Credit Card Companies to Block Illegal Vape Sales * 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  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 4 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Files Brief Urging Supreme Court to Stay Restrictions on Mifepristone * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is expressing relief after the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily restored access to Mifepristone, a safe and effective abortion medication. The decision comes after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a ruling that would have reinstated a   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES PROPOSED POSTAL SERVICE RULE THAT WOULD ALLOW UNLAWFUL ACCESS TO GUNS BY MAIL Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a multistate coalition of 22 attorneys general, opposed an unlawful proposal by the U.S. Postal Service to allow individuals to send certain firearms by mail, endangering the public and harming state and local budgets. For almost 100 year  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 7 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * 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.   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL: COURT RULES AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS Court of International Trade Invalidates Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy  * In a case brought by Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 24 state attorneys general, a court entered an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose i  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL: SUPREME COURT ENTERS ADMINISTRATIVE STAY, PREVENTING RESTRICTIONS ON MIFEPRISTONE GOING INTO EFFECT * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced the U.S. Supreme Court entered an administrative stay to pause a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit that would restrict access to mifepristone, a safe and effective abortion medication. T  more

SALEM, Oregon, May 7 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * 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 * Attorney General Dan Rayfield today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by Amer  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 4 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Files Brief Urging Supreme Court to Stay Restrictions on Mifepristone Fifth Circuit Decision Arbitrarily and Abruptly Bans Telehealth Prescribing, Forces Patients to Medically Unnecessary In-Person Appointments  * Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a rul  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 8 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * Press Releases Court of International Trade Invalidates Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy Following Lawsuit Filed by 24 States (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong yesterday secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts   more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 8 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Award-winning author and Brown alumna Xochitl Gonzalez to deliver Baccalaureate address * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Brown University alumna Xochitl Gonzalez has always been driven by curiosity. She cultivated the quality during her undergraduate years at Brown, and it propelled her to opportunities around the world -successful entrepreneurial ventures, widely varying careers and now to literary   more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 4 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Ballet Rhode Island, URI theatre professor partner on dance adaptation of 'Machinal' * KINGSTON, R.I. - May 4, 2026 - Rhode Island's preeminent professional ballet company is partnering with University of Rhode Island Assistant Theatre Professor Rachel Walshe to create and bring an original dance adaptation of a notable work in American theatre to multiple local stages. Walshe and Ballet Rhode   more

NEW YORK, May 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Boston Metropolitan Area March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - May 5, 2026 * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 2.8 percent in the Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that one year ago  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 4 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown launches new online master's degree program in public policy * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -As communities across the world face increasingly complex public policy challenges, Brown University has launched a new master's degree program to equip students with the frameworks, global perspectives and leadership skills needed to inform effective policy. Developed by public policy scholars at Brow  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 5 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown University political scientist Melvin Rogers wins prestigious Carnegie fellowship * Melvin Rogers, a professor of political science at Brown University, has received a $200,000 fellowship from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to support research examining the intersection of political polarization and democracy in the United States.  Rogers is one of 24 Andrew Carnegie fellows selected in 2026 fr  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, May 8 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Bryant receives landmark gift to establish Hauck AI Performance Labs * SMITHFIELD, RI-Bryant University is pleased to announce a generous gift from Frank '81 and Marion Hauck '81, P'08 to establish the Hauck AI Performance Labs, a signature investment that will accelerate Bryant's leadership in applied, responsible artificial intelligence. The gift will advance Bryant's Center for Applied Artificial Intel  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Presses Trump FTC on Big Grocery Chains' Anti-Competitive Practices that Stifle Competition, Leave Local Communities with Fewer Choices & Consumers with Higher Costs * Grocery retailers use "restrictive covenants" and sale agreements to keep competitors out of local markets; State of Washington is the first state to ban restrictive covenants limiting access to food or medicine; Birchwood  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Child Advocate Seeks to Block Federal Government Subpoena for Private Medical Records of Minors * Attorneys for the Lawyers' Committee for Rhode Island (LCRI) and the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island (ACLU) have today filed an emergency motion to quash a subpoena issued by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) seeking the sensitive private   more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, May 7 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * 'You made an impact' * 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  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 4 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Commencement 2026: English secondary education graduate sets the stage * KINGSTON, R.I. - May 4, 2026 - Rowan Akerlind knew he wanted to double major in secondary education and English at the University of Rhode Island from the outset. The Hebron, Connecticut native had done his homework on the University's programs ahead of time. "I knew early on that URI had very supportive professors, engagi  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 5 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Commencement 2026: For URI undergraduate, International Engineering Program epitomized 'German precision' * KINGSTON, R.I. - May 05, 2026 - German precision is a cliche often linked to German cars and, more broadly, to the nation's manufacturing and technology abilities. German precision could also be applied to Michaella Junge. Her journey these last five years at the University of Rhode Islan  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 6 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Commencement 2026: Love for art, nature guided David LeClair's journey through URI * KINGSTON, R.I. - May 6, 2026 - For nature lover David LeClair, home is where his heart is. A lifelong Rhode Islander living in Westerly, LeClair has grown to appreciate with awe the state's natural beauty, particularly in Washington County from the shoreline to its dense forests-hence his decision to remain hom  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 6 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Commencement 2026: Marine biology and marine affairs major excited to dive into new shark research As a child, Mary Brantley read her ocean encyclopedia so often it nearly fell apart. Years later that same fascination brought her to the University of Rhode Island, where she double majored in marine biology and marine affairs. "The ocean is something I have always been deeply curious about," Brant  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 7 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Commencement 2026: Nursing grad makes immediate impact on campus and in community * 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   more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 7 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Commencement 2026: Oceanography student learns about outsized impact * 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  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 6 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Commencement 2026: URI program brings aquatic career into focus for graduate student * KINGSTON, R.I. - May 6, 2026 - When he crosses the stage during the University of Rhode Island's College of the Environment and Life Sciences commencement ceremony on May 17, earning his Ph.D. in biological and environmental sciences, Jaypee Samson will cap an academic career that brought him halfway around the  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 6 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Commencement 2026: Your guide to URI's 2026 Spring Commencement * KINGSTON, R.I. - May 6, 2026 - Up to 40,000 people will soon converge on the University of Rhode Island's Kingston Campus for three days of commencement ceremonies to celebrate URI's newest class of graduates. From Friday, May 15, through Sunday, May 17, family and friends will mark the achievements of more than 4,000 undergradua  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, May 3 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Community spirit: 2026 Commencement Award winners recognized for academic success, leadership, and service * As Bryant's Class of 2026 gets ready to step into the next chapter and assume their roles as tomorrow's leaders, 50 among their number will receive special recognition at the university's 163rd Commencement for their dedication to academic excellence, service, and leadership. Throughout their time at  more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, May 5 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Connecting Ideas and Practice at the 2026 ITE Northeastern Meeting * From downtown mobility planning to major coastal infrastructure, VHB brought real-world project experience to the forefront at the 2026 Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Northeastern Dis  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Court Rules Trump Administration's Tariffs Are Illegal The U.S. Court of International Trade issued an order (PDF) invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The court granted summary judgment in a lawsuit Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined with a coalition of 24 states to strike down those  more

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, May 5 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- CVS Health posted the following news release: * * * CVS Caremark expands biosimilar adoption through formulary updates to improve affordability and access * New changes expected to deliver significant client savings while maintaining rigorous clinical standards CVS Health(r) (NYSE: CVS ) today announced updates to its most common commercial template formularies that will expand the use of lower-cost biosimilars across multi  more

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, May 6 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- CVS Health posted the following news release: * * * CVS Health Corporation reports strong first quarter 2026 results and raises full-year 2026 guidance * * First quarter total revenues increased to $100.4 billion, up 6.2% year-over-year * First quarter GAAP diluted EPS of $2.30 and Adjusted EPS of $2.57 * Raising full-year 2026 guidance: * GAAP diluted EPS guidance range to $6.24 to $6.44 from $5.94 to $6.14 * Adjusted E  more

NEWPORT, Rhode Island, May 7 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * DEGRE Wargame an "Essential Tool" for Modern Deterrence U.S. Strategic Command, in collaboration with the U.S. Naval War College, conducted the annual Deterrence and Escalation Game and Review to examine and refine strategic deterrence concepts. The exercise brings together military leadership, strategists, and allied partners to explore decision-making in a simulated global crisis. The primary objective o  more

DOVER, Delaware, May 8 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * 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  more

DOVER, Delaware, May 5 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * AG Jennings, coalition secure final approval in $700 million Google Settlement over app store monopoly Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced that a federal court will approve a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit, first filed in 2021 by a bipartisan group of 52 Attorneys General, challenged Google's contro  more

STORRS, Connecticut, May 7 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Electric Boat Senior Vice President Matthew Olander Returns to UConn to Inspire Engineering Graduates * 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  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 5 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Eyes on the 'Prize': URI voice teacher singing her way toward national award Caroline O'Dwyer didn't have to look far for inspiration in seeking to make a name for herself musically on the national level. O'Dwyer, a mezzo-soprano and artist/teacher in voice in the University of Rhode Island's Department of Music, has seen two of her University colleagues-Director of Orchestral Studies Luis Vique  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 7 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Forest to sea: URI regenerative agriculture conference welcomes attendees interested in land-to-sea connections * 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,   more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, May 7 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * 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  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Cantwell, Wyden, Booker Press FTC On Anti-Competitive Business Practices That Exacerbate Food Insecurity And Raise Grocery Prices * Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) pressed the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on the need to crack down on anti-competitive restrictive covenants that exacerbate food insecurit  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, May 5 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Healthcare Summit 2026: Reimagining public health in a time of strain * On May 1, leaders from healthcare, public health, academia, government, and industry gathered at Bryant University for the fourth annual Healthcare Summit. Organized around the theme "Public Health: Policies, Programs, and Promises," the day-long event focused on finding solutions for rebuilding and strengthening healthcare systems with  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 7 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * HopeHealth and URI College of Nursing establish academic-practice partnership * 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  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Legal Key Partnership for Health and Justice, Boston, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on establishing flexibility for implementing work requirements and term limits in housing assistance programs. Legal Key, an organization working to address the legal needs of families in Southern New England struggling with housing and economic stability, outlined co  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Magaziner Implements Office Policy Banning Participation in Prediction Markets * WARWICK, RI - Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that his office has implemented a new policy to prohibit staff including himself from participating in prediction markets or wagering related to political, legislative, regulatory, geopolitical, or other outcomes connected to information lear  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following statement: * * * Magaziner Statement on New Leadership in the RI House of Representatives * "I am grateful for Speaker Joe Shekarchi's incredible leadership in the House of Representatives, and wish him the very best as he pursues his next chapter of service. Joe was always a collaborative leader, who brought people together to make progress on economic development, housing, and quality of life for Rhode Islanders  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Magaziner Statement on the Retirement of Representative Julie Casimiro * "My dear friend Representative Julie Casimiro is one of the most effective legislators I have worked with on any level. She has been a champion for children, the elderly, first responders, and small businesses and her impact in the House has improved countless lives. I wish her the very best in her well deserved retirement  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13210) by natural resources policy analyst Anthony R. Marshak: * * * The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA): Issues for the 119th Congress The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as amended (MSA; 16 U.S.C. Sec.1801 et seq.), is the primary law authorizing the conservation and management of U.S. federal marine fisheries (i.e., thos  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 7 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Protects Critical Homeland Security Funding From Politically Motivated Cut * 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  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Files Brief Urging Supreme Court to Stay Restrictions on Mifepristone Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 22 states and the District Columbia in urging the Supreme Court of the United States to stay a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that would restrict access to mifepristone, a safe and effective a  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 5 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Opposes Postal Service Rule Undermining Federal Gun Law Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined 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, endangering the public and harming state and local budgets. For al  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Secures Court Ruling Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Tariffs Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of States' Challenge to Tariffs That Are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose unlawful tariffs   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * AG Davenport, States Oppose U.S. Postal Service Rule Flouting Federal Gun Law Coalition Opposes Trump Administration Efforts to Allow Guns by Mail, Harming Public Safety * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport led a multistate comment letter today on behalf of 22 states opposing an unlawful proposal by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to allow a flood of prohibite  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 8 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * 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 * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by New Jersey  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * National Small Business Week: Lawmakers Must Protect Small Businesses and Cut Through the Red Tape * To kick off National Small Business Week, Independent Women is celebrating the entrepreneurs and small business owners powering America's economy and welcoming a long-overdue shift in federal labor policy that restores clarity and protects freelance freedom.  Patrice Onwu  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 5 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release: * * * Ocean State Media Workers Form Union with SAG-AFTRA Majority of OSM Staff Sign Petition to Unionize * Staff at Ocean State Media, Rhode Island's NPR and PBS station, have announced their intention to form a union with SAG-AFTRA. A majority of the unionizing workers -- including hosts, reporters, and digital, audio and video produc  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 5 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * Drummond urges CFTC to recognize state authority over sports gambling on prediction market platforms Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction over sports-related prediction markets belongs to States. Drummond and 40 other state attorneys filed a formal comment Thursday with the Commodity Futures Trading Commi  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 5 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Takes Legal Action to Protect Abortion Access Amid Federal Court Battle and Confusion Over Mailing of Medication Abortion, Reiterates Commitment to Protecting a Woman's Right to Choose Pennsylvania joins a multistate amicus brief to push back on ruling that blocks mailing of mifepristone and threatens access to safe, widely used reproductive health car  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on May 4, 2026: * * * JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, 2026 This Jewish American Heritage Month, we honor the countless contributions of Jewish Americans throughout our Nation's 250 glorious years of independence, and we celebrate their unwavering commitment to the values that make our country great -- faith, family, and freedom. In his letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island, in 1790, President George W  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, May 5 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue to celebrate more than 10,000 graduates for second consecutive year at spring commencement ceremonies * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -More than 10,000 Purdue University graduates will take their next giant leap during nine spring commencement ceremonies May 14-16 at Elliott Hall of Music. This marks the second consecutive year the university has surpassed 10,000 graduates during spring commencement. P  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 8 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * 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,  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 7 -- The Rhode Island Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * RIDOH Funds Community Projects to Encourage Physical Activity for Children and Families The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is making awards to seven community-based organizations and municipalities through its 2026 Rhode Island Streets Transformation Project, which supports short-term community design projects that promote physical activity and active transportation. No  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Markey Spotlights How Trump's Reckless Policies are Skyrocketing Health Care Costs for Small Businesses, Families New data shows Trump's unaffordable policies are exacerbating the nationwide health care crisis * Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today spotlighted new da  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Statement on Shekarchi Stepping Down as Speaker & New Assembly Leadership * PROVIDENCE, RI - Today, after Rhode Island House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi announced he is officially stepping down as Speaker in order to apply to fill a vacant seat on the Rhode Island Supreme Court, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement: "Joe Shekarchi is an outstanding public servant who has hono  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed's Bipartisan TEACH Improvement Act Would Increase Pay for Aspiring Educators As Rhode Islanders celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, U.S. Jack Reed (D-RI) is teaming up with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) on the TEACH Improvement Act (S.4415). This legislation would strengthen the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program by increasing financial sup  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Americans Don't Want $1 Billion of Their Tax Dollars Spent on Transforming the White House into a Tacky Palace After months of misleading Americans about the cost of President Trump's unauthorized ballroom project and where the money would come from, Congressional Republicans were finally forced to reveal the truth when they issued their latest budget reconciliation plan: Republicans want U.S t  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 6 -- Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release: * * * RI Governor's Budget Amendment Bad Deal for Customer Energy Costs (Providence, RI) - Governor Dan McKee released a budget amendment that would gut Rhode Island's Renewable Energy Standard. The law currently requires Rhode Island to generate 100% of the state's electricity with renewable energy by 2033. McKee's amendment would use faulty math and flashy gimmicks to cut the target to 75% by 2050  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, May 6 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * RWU Law Students Gain Experiential Learning Through Rhode Island Eviction Protection Project * BRISTOL, R.I. - As Rhode Island continues to face an affordable housing crisis, Roger Williams University School of Law is addressing the issue through experiential learning that connects students with real clients and community needs. Across the state, many renters spend more than half of their income on h  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, May 6 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * RWU's KidWind Program Turns Wind Energy Into Hands-On Discovery for Local Fourth Graders * BRISTOL, R.I. - With the roar of spinning turbines and cheers of excitement, local fourth graders watched as their handmade wind turbines came to life. Some tested the pitch of their blades. Others explained their designs to engineers. All of them were part of a project that has become a signature example of ex  more

STORRS, Connecticut, May 6 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Senior Exhibition and Film Festival Highlight DMD Capstone Projects * For the past year, 59 digital media and design (DMD) seniors were devoted to developing their senior capstone projects. Their efforts culminated in the 8th annual UConn DMD BFA Senior Exhibition and the first ever Film & Animation Festival at UConn. Hosted in the Jorgensen Gallery, the DMD exhibition featured the web and interact  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release: * * * State Insurance Regulators Share Coordinated Work to Oversee Markets During Meeting with U.S. Treasury * 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  more

SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, May 7 -- Springfield Technical Community College issued the following news on May 5, 2026: * * * 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  more

DOVER, Delaware, May 6 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * Supreme Court issues stay of restrictions on mifepristone following advocacy by AG Jennings, coalition Attorney General Kathy Jennings yesterday joined a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that would restrict access to mifepristone, a safe and effective ab  more

NEWPORT, Rhode Island, May 8 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * 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  more

SALEM, Oregon, May 4 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Supreme Court Issues Temporary Stay on Restrictions on Mifepristone after Attorney General Rayfield and Coalition File Brief * Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 21 other states and the District of Columbia successfully urged the U.S. Supreme Court today to stay a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that would restrict access to mifepristone, a safe a  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 8 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI Cooperative Extension offering guidance to institutions and commercial kitchens looking to donate unused food * KINGSTON, R.I. - May 8, 2026 - Commercial kitchens often have surplus food that can be donated to organizations in need -but what is the best way to do that? The University of Rhode Island's Cooperative Extension is hosting its 32nd annual Rhode Island Food Safety Task Force Confe  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 4 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI creates Blue Fellows program to support graduate students with $954,000 NSF grant * KINGSTON, R.I. - May 4, 2026 - The University of Rhode Island has been awarded a three-year, $954,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to help cultivate the next-generation workforce to support Rhode Island's Blue Economy. The grant will help URI recruit and support six doctoral "Blue Fellows" who   more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 8 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI master's student Emilio Pedroza Lopez earns prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowship * KINGSTON, R.I. - May 8, 2026 - In most social animals, cooperation starts with kinship. But in the world of degus, family trees don't explain who lives together or why they share the work of raising young. For Emilio Pedroza Lopez, a master's student in natural resources science at the University of Rho  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 4 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI study seeks to stave off mitochondrial dysfunction believed to cause aging * KINGSTON, R.I. -May 4, 2026 -Dysfunction resulting from mitochondrial DNA mutations has been implicated in multiple human pathologies, including neurodegenerative disorders, metabolic syndromes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. The stress from mtDNA mutations is thought to play a significant role in the aging proce  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Joins Multistate Effort to Oppose Postal Service Rule Undermining Federal Gun Law Attorney General Jay Jones joined a multistate comment letter signed by 22 states opposing an unlawful proposal by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to allow a flood of prohibited weapons to move across state borders by mail, endangering the public and further straining sta  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES 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 Virginians * Attorney General Jay Jones today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased   more