News Tipoffs - Rhode Island Editors
Advocacy Blueprints Principal Tisdale Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment released the following written testimony by Nicole Tisdale, principal and founder of Advocacy Blueprints LLC from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Research-Driven Resilience: Applying Science to Secure U.S. Water Systems from Cyber Threats":
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I. Introduction
Chairman Franklin, Ranking Member Amo, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I appear in my individ
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AG Campbell Sues U.S. Department Of The Interior For Illegally Cancelling TotalEnergies Offshore Wind Lease
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 2 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Sues U.S. Department Of The Interior For Illegally Cancelling TotalEnergies Offshore Wind Lease
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined New York and five other attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) over its unlawful settlement with TotalEnergies and resulting cancellation of TotalEnergies's ma
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Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Announce Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Wind Deal
ALBANY, New York, June 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Announce Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Wind Deal
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New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York is leading a coalition of six other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over its unlawful cancellation of a major offshore wind lease off the coast of New York.
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Attorney General Tong Leads Letter to Federal Judicial Center Strongly Opposing Removal of Climate Science from Judicial Manual
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 2 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Leads Letter to Federal Judicial Center Strongly Opposing Removal of Climate Science from Judicial Manual
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Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 23 attorneys general, the Cities of New York and Chicago, and Harris County, Texas in a letter to the Federal Judicial Center ("FJC") strongly opposing its decision to strike the chapter titled,
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Attorney General Tong Sues U.S. Department of the Interior for Cancellation of TotalEnergies Offshore Wind Lease
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 2 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Sues U.S. Department of the Interior for Cancellation of TotalEnergies Offshore Wind Lease
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined six other attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) over its unlawful cancellation of a major offshore wind lease off the coast of New York. In March 2026, DOI announced a settle
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Big Long List of U.S. AI Laws
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 2 [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 impact
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Bryant's Women in Finance get inside tours of Red Bull, Chicago Blackhawks, and more
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, June 2 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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Bryant's Women in Finance get inside tours of Red Bull, Chicago Blackhawks, and more
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Chicago was "my kind of town" for many of the Bryant students who took part in the recent Women in Finance trip to the Windy City. Meeting with alumni at companies as diverse as Zurich North America, Merrill Lynch, Trillium Asset Management, Red Bull, and the Chicago Blackhawks, they talked about career opportunities, fi
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DNC Releases Comprehensive List of States Where Gas Prices Are Below $3 a Gallon
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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DNC Releases Comprehensive List of States Where Gas Prices Are Below $3 a Gallon
While the Trump administration predicted that gas prices would fall back under $3 a gallon by summer, costs at the pump have continued to soar in states across the country.
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Today, the DNC released a comprehensive list of states where gas prices have dropped below $3 a gallon since the beginning of
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EBC Ascending Professionals Committee Announces New Chair: Becky Raymond
BROOKLINE, Massachusetts, June 3 -- The Environmental Business Council of New England issued the following news:
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EBC Ascending Professionals Committee Announces New Chair: Becky Raymond
The EBC is pleased to announce that Becky Raymond, Environmental Scientist with SAGE Environmental, A Terracon Company, is now Chair of the EBC Ascending Professionals Committee. Please join EBC in welcoming Becky to this position.
In her leadership role, Becky joins current Committee Vice Chair Allison
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Foreign Affairs Vice Ranking Member Amo's Statement on Trump's Reckless Appointment of Bill Pulte as Director of National Intelligence
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Foreign Affairs Vice Ranking Member Amo's Statement on Trump's Reckless Appointment of Bill Pulte as Director of National Intelligence
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Washington, DC - TODAY, House Foreign Affairs Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) issued the following statement on Donald Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte to the position of Director of National Intelligence:
"Bill Pulte has no expertise in national security
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Fourth of July Tomato is URI Cooperative Extension's Plant of the Year, producing delicious vine-ripened tomatoes as early as Independence Day
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 2 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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Fourth of July Tomato is URI Cooperative Extension's Plant of the Year, producing delicious vine-ripened tomatoes as early as Independence Day
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KINGSTON, R.I. - June 2, 2026 - Although Independence Day is fast approaching, the University of Rhode Island Cooperative Extension program says there's still time to get plants in the ground and growing for later summer cook-outs and gatherings. URI Ex
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Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Announce Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Wind Deal
ALBANY, New York, June 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Announce Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Wind Deal
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Governor Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that New York is leading a coalition of six other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over its unlawful cancellation of a major offshore wind lease off the coast of New York. In March 2026,
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History Is Made: Georgia Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 3 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release:
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History Is Made: Georgia Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Georgia is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, and Louisiana, with addi
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Chellie Pingree for Reelection to Congress
WASHINGTON, June 1 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Chellie Pingree for Reelection to Congress
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AFGE says Pingree fights for working families across Maine
BRIDGETON, N.J. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Chellie Pingree for reelection to the U.S. House representing Maine's 1 st Congressional District in the 2026 e
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Largest Federal Employees Union Endorses Slate of U.S. House Candidates Ahead of New York Primary
WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employees Union Endorses Slate of U.S. House Candidates Ahead of New York Primary
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AFGE says 22 endorsed candidates support federal workers and their rights
BRIDGETON, N.J. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of 22 candidates for election to the U.S. House representing New York in the 2026 el
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Plan to Weaken Federal Protections for Retirement Investments
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Plan to Weaken Federal Protections for Retirement Investments
Proposal Would Open the Door to Risky 401(k) Investments, Including Cryptocurrency
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 24 states in opposing a proposal from the Trump administration that would put the retirement savings of millions of Americans a
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Letter to Federal Judicial Center Strongly Opposing Removal of Climate Science From Judicial Manual
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Letter to Federal Judicial Center Strongly Opposing Removal of Climate Science from Judicial Manual
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in a letter to the Federal Judicial Center ("FJC") strongly opposing its decision to strike the chapter titled, Reference Guide on Climate Science, from
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Joins Lawsuit Over Cancellation of Wind Power Leases
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 3 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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AG Davenport Joins Lawsuit Over Cancellation of Wind Power Leases
Trump Administration Spends Taxpayer Dollars to Unlawfully Kill Clean Electricity Project in Garden State
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined six other attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) over its unlawful cancellation -- framed as a "settlement"
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National Park Service Solicits Public Comments on Historic Property Nominations Across 10 States
WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSFR) -- The National Park Service is accepting public comments on properties nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places across 10 states. The states are - Colorado, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Texas.
The agency received these nominations from state and tribal historic preservation officers before May 16, 2026.
The evaluations follow federal regulations governing historic preservation. Individu
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R.I. Education Dept. Announces Michael Cook, Coventry High School Mathematics Teacher, as Rhode Island's 2027 State Teacher of the Year
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 3 -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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RIDE Announces Michael Cook, Coventry High School Mathematics Teacher, as Rhode Island's 2027 State Teacher of the Year
COVENTRY, RI - Today at Coventry High School, Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green was joined by Governor Dan McKee, Coventry Public Schools Superintendent Don Cowart, Coventry High School Principal Brooke Macomber, as we
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R.I. Gov. McKee Nominates Farouk Rajab to Serve on the Rhode Island Convention Center Authority Board
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 3 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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Governor McKee Nominates Farouk Rajab to Serve on the Rhode Island Convention Center Authority Board
Today, Governor Dan McKee announced his nomination of Farouk Rajab to serve on the Rhode Island Convention Center Authority's Board of Directors.
The Authority is an 11-member board that operates the Rhode Island Convention & Entertainment Complex, which includes
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Reed Vows to Flush Trump's $1.8B 'MAGA Grievance Slush Fund'
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Vows to Flush Trump's $1.8B 'MAGA Grievance Slush Fund'
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed is joining with Senate Democratic leaders in vowing to block President Trump's proposed $1.8 billion 'MAGA grievance slush fund' and any similar self-dealing slush fund before any U.S. taxpayer money goes out the door.
Senate Democrats are united in opposing this corruption and are planning to u
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Reed: Trump's Cynical Pick for Acting Top Spy Chief is Dangerously Unqualified
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed: Trump's Cynical Pick for Acting Top Spy Chief is Dangerously Unqualified
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, after President Donald Trump tapped Bill Pulte, who currently serves as head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and has no background in intelligence, national security, or the military to serve as acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to replace Tulsi Gabbard who is stepping
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Symbiotic marine bacteria may be key to new antibiotics
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 2 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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Symbiotic marine bacteria may be key to new antibiotics
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Scientists the world over are contemplating the question, exploring natural environments in search of the next life-saving medications. That includes the University of Rhode Island, where College of Pharmacy Assistant Professor Bailey Miller is leveraging the chemical diversity and biosynthetic potential of marine microbial symbionts to y
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U.S. Naval War College Honors 108 Students in International Programs Pinning Ceremony
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, June 3 -- The Naval War College issued the following news on June 2, 2026:
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U.S. Naval War College Honors 108 Students in International Programs Pinning Ceremony
The U.S. Naval War College International Programs Department held a pinning ceremony for 108 students in its Naval Command College and Naval Staff College programs Sunday night, May 31, 2026, at Salve Regina University's historic Ochre Court.
"Congratulations to the international students on their pinning
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