News Tipoffs - Rhode Island Editors
Amo Slams Secretary Rubio for Selling Out American Values, Sacrificing Workers at Home, and Starving Kids Abroad
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Amo Slams Secretary Rubio for Selling Out American Values, Sacrificing Workers at Home, and Starving Kids Abroad
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WASHINGTON, DC - TODAY, House Foreign Affairs Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) blasted Secretary of State Marco Rubio's dismantling of U.S. foreign assistance programs, including the shuttering of USAID in a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing. Amo highlighted the damage to Am
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Attorney General Bonta Sends Letter to Federal Judicial Center Strongly Opposing Removal of Climate Science from Judicial Manual
SACRAMENTO, California, June 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Sends Letter to Federal Judicial Center Strongly Opposing Removal of Climate Science from Judicial Manual
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined 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 chapte
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Federal Bill That Would Tell Tech Companies They Have No Duty to Protect Kids Online
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Federal Bill That Would Tell Tech Companies They Have No Duty to Protect Kids Online
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RALEIGH -A federal bill marketed as children's online safety legislation would tell tech companies they have no legal duty to protect kids, drop any requirement to verify users' ages, and override the stronger state laws already on the books.
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Chairman Capito Opposes CRA to Overturn Trump EPA Repeal of 2024 MATS Standards
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Capito Opposes CRA to Overturn Trump EPA Repeal of 2024 MATS Standards
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, spoke on Senate Floor to oppose S.J. Res. 188, a congressional review act (CRA) to overturn the Trump EPA's repeal of the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS),
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Chairman Capito Opposes CRA to Overturn Trump EPA Repeal of 2024 MATS Standards
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Chairman Capito Opposes CRA to Overturn Trump EPA Repeal of 2024 MATS Standards
Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, spoke on Senate Floor to oppose S.J. Res. 188, a congressional review act (CRA) to overturn the Trump EPA's
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Civil Rights and Educator Groups Sue To Restore Federal Grants Supporting English Learner Teacher Training
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news:
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Civil Rights and Educator Groups Sue To Restore Federal Grants Supporting English Learner Teacher Training
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ATLANTA -Today, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), the Lawyers' Committee for Rhode Island (LCRI) and the National Education Association (NEA), on behalf of its members, filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education's (ED) unlawful termination of mi
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Conversations with URI's 2026 Honorary Degree Recipients
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 2 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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Conversations with URI's 2026 Honorary Degree Recipients
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KINGSTON, R.I.-June 2, 2026-In this special University of Rhode Island feature, 2026 honorary degree recipients Marc Randolph, Dan Harple, and Kate Brewster share personal reflections on receiving their honorary degrees, the momentum and impact of URI, and the advice they hope today's students carry forward. Hear from leaders in entrepre
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Course applications now open for fall Food Recovery for Rhode Island program at URI
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 3 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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Course applications now open for fall Food Recovery for Rhode Island program at URI
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KINGSTON, R.I. - June 3, 2026 - Applications are open for Food Recovery for Rhode Island at the University of Rhode Island, a community education program offered through URI Cooperative Extension. The six-week online course includes field experiences that can be completed at participants' convenience -and, for
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DOT FAA Seeks Comments on Airspace Revisions in Connecticut, New York
WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has proposed amendments to Class D and Class E airspace surrounding Groton-New London Airport in Connecticut, and Elizabeth Field on Fishers Island, New York, in an effort to better align controlled airspace with instrument flight operations and current agency guidance.
The FAA said a review of airspace surrounding Groton-New London Airport identified a need to reduce the lateral dimensions of th
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Dresses, formal wear from Brown community members help propel 'Prom for All' in Providence
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 2 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Dresses, formal wear from Brown community members help propel 'Prom for All' in Providence
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -This spring, dozens of Brown University faculty, staff and students joined the Providence Public School District's "Prom for All" donation drive, contributing dresses, suits, shoes and accessories to support local teens as they prepare for prom season.
Now in its second year, t
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Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Issues Beige Book on June 3, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston issued the following Beige Book on June 3, 2026:
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity expanded slightly, representing an improvement from the previous report. Despite high gas prices, consumer spending excluding autos edged up, and auto sales rose moderately. Manufacturing activity increased slightly, with one firm reporting historically high demand. Nonfinancial services firms reported an uptick in revenues, activity am
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Littler Issues Commentary: Conscience Protection Laws - What Healthcare Employers Should Know
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 4 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 3, 2026, by shareholder Lisa M. Griffith, associate Min Song and research attorneys Hannah T. Stilley and Joe St. James:
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Conscience Protection Laws: What Healthcare Employers Should Know
At a Glance
* Several states have enacted or are considering laws providing "conscience protection" for healthcare employers.
* These laws enable workers to opt out of participating in certain treatments
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Magaziner Statement on Appointment of Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Magaziner Statement on Appointment of Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02), Ranking Member on the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, released the following statement on the appointment of Bill Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence:
"President Trump's a
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Magaziner Statement on House Passage of Iran War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Magaziner Statement on House Passage of Iran War Powers Resolution
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) released the following statement after House Passage of an Iran War Powers resolution to end President Trump's war in Iran:
"Rhode Islanders are struggling with high costs, and our resources should be focused on supporting working people here at home, not fi
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Magaziner, Kiggans Bill to Preserve U.S. Battlefields Passed in House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Magaziner, Kiggans Bill to Preserve U.S. Battlefields Passed in House of Representatives
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the House of Representatives passed U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner's (RI-02) bipartisan American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act, legislation he co-leads with Rep. Jenn Kiggans (VA-02), to preserve America's historic battlefields as the nation commemorates the 25
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Reed Condemns Hegseth Blockade of Military Promotions Across Navy and Air Force
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Condemns Hegseth Blockade of Military Promotions Across Navy and Air Force
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WASHINGTON, DC -Following reports this week from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has personally blocked and delayed the promotions of dozens of senior Navy and Air Force officers -in addition to earlier removals of senior Army officers -U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI),
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Rhode Island Supreme Court Issues Opinion on David Hurd Vs. Hogan Associates
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 4 -- The Rhode Island Supreme Court issued the following opinion:
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David Hurd, Trustee of the Amended and Restated David C. Hurd Trust Dated February 3, 1999 v. H & H Real Estate, LLC, d/b/a Hogan Associates, et al.
Present: Suttell, C.J., Robinson, Lynch Prata, and Long, JJ.
OPINION
Chief Justice Suttell, for the Court. The plaintiff, David Hurd, Trustee of the Amended and Restated David C. Hurd Trust Dated February 3, 1999, appeals from a Superior Court
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RILA Coalition Opposes FCC 900 MHz Spectrum Proposal
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release:
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RILA Coalition Opposes FCC 900 MHz Spectrum Proposal
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The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement after leading a broad coalition of 60 businesses and trade associations in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject a proposal from NextNav that would reconfigure the Lower 900 MHz spectrum band. At stake is a
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Scam Center Strike Force Announces Results of U.S. & Private Industry 'Disruption Week'
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release:
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Scam Center Strike Force Announces Results of U.S. & Private Industry 'Disruption Week'
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WASHINGTON - The Department of Justice, through U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro and Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva of the Justice Department's Criminal Division, today announced the results of a first-of-its-kind event combining the focus of government entities and pri
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Second AI Summit brings academic experts together to shape the future of higher education
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, June 3 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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Second AI Summit brings academic experts together to shape the future of higher education
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There is no achievement without challenge and, as United States Senator Jack Reed '10H acknowledged to the faculty, industry experts, instructional designers, and academic leaders gathered for the second annual AI Summit, the issue before the group was enormous.
"The age of AI is upon us, and we need your professi
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URI Child Development Center director receives distinguished service award
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 3 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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URI Child Development Center director receives distinguished service award
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KINGSTON, R.I. - June 3, 2026 - Jessica MacLeod, director of the University of Rhode Island's Kingston Campus Child Development Center, was named the recipient of the International Association of Laboratory Schools (IALS) Mary Jane Taylor Distinguished Service Award.
The IALS is an international organization that supp
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URI graduate student to present ground-breaking research on ingestive behaviors
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 3 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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URI graduate student to present ground-breaking research on ingestive behaviors
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KINGSTON, R.I. - June 3, 2026 - University of Rhode Island graduate student Adeleke Justin Akinkurolere will present ground-breaking research on ingestive behaviors at NUTRITION 2026, an international gathering of nutrition professionals on July 25-28 in National Harbor, Maryland.
A Ph.D. student in URI's College
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URI professor Tom Mather talks ticks with 'Daily Show' host Michael Kosta
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 3 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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URI professor Tom Mather talks ticks with 'Daily Show' host Michael Kosta
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KINGSTON, R.I.-June 3, 2026-University of Rhode Island professor Thomas Mather recently visited "The Daily Show" to talk all things ticks with host Michael Kosta. Also known as "The Tick Guy," Mather is a renowned researcher and expert in public health entomology.
Learn more about his work at: uri.edu/tickencounter/.
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URI's Brittany Martin joins Fines and Fees Justice Center advisory board
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 3 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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URI's Brittany Martin joins Fines and Fees Justice Center advisory board
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KINGSTON, R.I. - June 3, 2026 - For the past year, University of Rhode Island criminology and criminal justice professor Brittany Martin has been conducting in-depth research into how the financial and societal costs of legal fees weigh down some families, and alternatives municipalities can implement to lessen that burde
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