News Tipoffs - Rhode Island Editors
AG Brown joins challenge to federal administration's culture war on contractors
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 10 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown joins challenge to federal administration's culture war on contractors
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Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition with 19 other attorneys general in suing the federal administration over the addition of new contract terms that-in the name of purging any "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) initiatives-impose unclear and confusing requirements on state
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AG Campbell Challenges Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates On Federal Contractors
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 10 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Challenges Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates On Federal Contractors
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Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting -
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AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2026-2027
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2026-2027
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CHICAGO -The American Medical Association (AMA) today introduced the 21 members of its Board of Trustees for the coming year following elections held during the Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates.
Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, a New York urologic surgeon, was sworn in as the 181st president of the America
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Americans for Prosperity Responds to Passage of Rhode Island's FY27 State Budget
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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Americans for Prosperity Responds to Passage of Rhode Island's FY27 State Budget
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Providence, Rhode Island - Americans for Prosperity (AFP) responded to the passage of the state budget by the Rhode Island General Assembly.
AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said:
"Rhode Island families are tired of limited health care options, long wait times to see a docto
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Amo Gets Secretary of Expensive Energy to Concede Trump Broke Promise to Lower Costs
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Amo Gets Secretary of Expensive Energy to Concede Trump Broke Promise to Lower Costs
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Washington, DC - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI), Member of the House Science Committee, questioned Trump Energy Secretary Christopher Wright about his attacks on clean energy projects in Democratic-led states and failure to bring down energy costs for working families.
"Whether slashing clean energy project
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Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back Against Trump Administration's Continued Efforts to Intimidate Providers of Medically Necessary Care for Minors
SACRAMENTO, California, June 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back Against Trump Administration's Continued Efforts to Intimidate Providers of Medically Necessary Care for Minors
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief opposing the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ)'s attempt to obtain personal health information abou
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful, Confusing New Requirements for Federal Contractors
SACRAMENTO, California, June 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful, Confusing New Requirements for Federal Contractors
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that -in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) -impose uncle
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Attorney General Clark Brings a Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 10 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Brings a Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
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Coalition of 20 Attorneys General Join Multistate Effort
Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, eq
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Attorney General Phil Weiser joins lawsuit challenging unlawful Trump mandates on federal contractors
DENVER, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser joins lawsuit challenging unlawful Trump mandates on federal contractors
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June 10, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" from federal contracting - imp
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Attorney General Phil Weiser leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural Coloradans
DENVER, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural Coloradans
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June 10, 2026 (DENVER) -Attorney General Phil Weiser today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL TRUMP ADMINISTRATION MANDATES ON FEDERAL CONTRACTORS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL TRUMP ADMINISTRATION MANDATES ON FEDERAL CONTRACTORS
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity and inclusion" from federal contracting -
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Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
SALEM, Oregon, June 10 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 19 other attorneys general today sued the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impose unclear an
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Attorney General Sunday leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural communities
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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Attorney General Sunday leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural communities
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HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income American
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Attorney General Tong Joins Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Joins Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
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Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impo
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BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Northeast Region May 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Northeast Region May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region
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Area prices were up 0.8 percent over the past month, up 5.0 percent from a year ago
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Northeast Region advanced 0.8 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy index increased
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Brown researchers launch tool to map World Cup players, fans and potential to spread disease
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 10 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Brown researchers launch tool to map World Cup players, fans and potential to spread disease
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -With the FIFA World Cup 2026 competition kicking off in cities across North America, a Brown University research team is making it easy to track infectious diseases that could be spread by teams, players and fans.
The tool, developed by epidemiologist William Goedel at Brown
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Healthcare price transparency is necessary to improve affordability, Brown scholar tells Congress
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 10 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Healthcare price transparency is necessary to improve affordability, Brown scholar tells Congress
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WASHINGTON, D.C. [Brown University] -Hospital mergers and the acquisition of physician practices by private equity firms lead to increasing consolidation among healthcare systems, which has been shown to increase patient costs without improving quality. Yet these new ownership models remain deeply opaque to
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In a potential nanoscale breakthrough, scientists at Brown reveal 80-atom boron 'buckyball'
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 10 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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In a potential nanoscale breakthrough, scientists at Brown reveal 80-atom boron 'buckyball'
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PROVIDENCE R.I. [Brown University] -The nanoscale world appears to have a new ball to kick around.
Researchers from Brown University have shown the first experimental evidence for a "buckyball" molecule made from 80 boron atoms. The new structure is the cousin of the carbon buckyball, known formally as Buckminst
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M-RCBG's Healthcare Policy Program announces 2026-2027 Grossman Fellow
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 10 -- Harvard University issued the following news:
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M-RCBG's Healthcare Policy Program announces 2026-2027 Grossman Fellow
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The Healthcare Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School has announced Maria Zou as the 2026-2027 recipient of the Jerome H. Grossman M.D. Graduate Fellowship.
The fellowship, made possible by a generous gift from the Grossman family, honors the life and legacy of Jerome Grossman, who dedicated his career to strengthening healthcar
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Md. A.G. Brown Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from feder
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Mandates on Federal Contractors
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Mandates on Federal Contractors
Federal Demands Complicate State Contracting Requirements in Latest Ideological Fight Against Diversity
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over the addition of new terms to federal contra
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Project management isn't a task, it's a career, says Bryant's Robert Massoud
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, June 10 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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Project management isn't a task, it's a career, says Bryant's Robert Massoud
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When the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids of Giza, they had project managers keeping the blocks of sandstone moving into place, says Robert Massoud, a lecturer in Bryant's Management department.
"There were literally thousands of people who performed the tasks required to build those incredible structures, and there were
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R.I. Gov. McKee Swears in New Judges to Rhode Island Superior Court
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 5 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Governor McKee Swears in New Judges to Rhode Island Superior Court
On Friday, Governor Dan McKee swore in two new judges to fill vacancies on the Rhode Island Superior Court.
"Fairness and integrity are pillars of our judicial system, and these judges have demonstrated that throughout their careers," said Governor Dan McKee. "Joanna and Maria have a wealth of knowledge and legal
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R.I. Gov. McKee: In-water Construction Begins on New Washington Bridge
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 11 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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In-water Construction Begins on New Washington Bridge
Major milestone marks transition from early-stage work to visible construction
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Governor Dan McKee today joined Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Interim Director Robert Rocchio, Walsh Construction Vice President Chuck Parish, and East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva to mark the start of in-wa
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Rhode Island Surpasses 2030 Goal as Overdose Deaths Continue to Decline
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 11 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Rhode Island Surpasses 2030 Goal as Overdose Deaths Continue to Decline
Whole-of-government approach and strong community partnerships drive progress
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Governor Dan McKee and the Overdose Task Force announced today that overdose deaths in Rhode Island have dropped 50% since 2022, surpassing the State's 2030 goal to reduce overdose deaths by 30%. This marks the
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Study shows gains in preschoolers' executive function with additional teacher training
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 10 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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Study shows gains in preschoolers' executive function with additional teacher training
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KINGSTON, R.I. - June 10, 2026 - Research shows that when preschool teachers participate in professional learning workshops and ongoing coaching with experienced early childhood educators, students improve their language and literacy skills, and their social-emotional development.
However, when it comes t
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The Ceramics Professor, the Student Strategist, and the Account That Went Global
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, June 10 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news:
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The Ceramics Professor, the Student Strategist, and the Account That Went Global
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Denis Leonti did not set out to become an influencer. After decades of working with clay and teaching ceramics at Roger Williams University, Leonti had begun seeing pottery videos circulate online that, to him, missed the mark. Some were beautiful. Some were popular. But too many, he thought, offered incomplete instruc
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Toti, Smith Among Keynote Speakers at U.S. Naval War College's 75th Current Strategy Forum
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, June 11 -- The Naval War College issued the following news:
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Toti, Smith Among Keynote Speakers at U.S. Naval War College's 75th Current Strategy Forum
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William Toti, Performing the Duties of Under Secretary of the Navy, and the 39th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith were among the keynote speakers at the U.S. Naval War College's 75th Current Strategy Forum on June 8-9, 2026, in Newport, Rhode Island.
"The Current Strategy Forum is one of ma
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UConn Unifies Shipbuilding Efforts Under One Banner
STORRS, Connecticut, June 10 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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UConn Unifies Shipbuilding Efforts Under One Banner
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The shipbuilding and maritime industries are facing unprecedented challenges requiring advanced research and workforce enrichment. UConn is up to the task, bringing several key programs under one banner to help meet demand.
The UConn Shipbuilding Initiatives have launched, linking research opportunities, international partnerships, manufacturi
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URI Coastal Institute receives U.S. State Department support to advance sustainable fisheries work in Philippines
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 10 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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URI Coastal Institute receives U.S. State Department support to advance sustainable fisheries work in Philippines
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KINGSTON, R.I. - June 10, 2026 - The University of Rhode Island Coastal Institute has received $24 million in new funding from the U.S. Department of State to continue its fisheries work in the Philippines.
Led by principal investigators Elin Torell, director of the Coastal Inst
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Va. A.G. Jones Joins Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 Racing to End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 11 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 Racing to End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships
Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of attorneys general from 19 states and jurisdictions in calling on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nicotine produc
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With major strides toward decarbonization, Brown to create sustainable thermal energy system
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 10 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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With major strides toward decarbonization, Brown to create sustainable thermal energy system
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -As Brown University moves toward a pledge to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, the University will take a major step toward decarbonization and energy resiliency by creating a modern, sustainable thermal energy system on its College Hill campus.
Brown will a
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