LANSING, Michigan, June 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Final Victory as Court Dismisses Trump Administration's Appeal in Case Over Federal Offshore Wind Permitting Pause * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 18 attorneys general are celebrating the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit's dismissal (PDF) of the Trump administration's appeal of the states' victory in their lawsuit challe  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 16 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES FINAL VICTORY IN LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR HALTING DEVELOPMENT OF WIND ENERGY * Attorney General Kwame Raoul won a successful resolution of his lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's unlawful order to freeze all federal permitting for wind energy projects. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit dismissed the Trump administra  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 17 -- Brown University posted the following Q&A involving Hwamee Oh, associate professor of psychiatry and human behavior and of cognitive and psychological sciences: * * * Follow the tau: This brain protein presents a possible path to earlier Alzheimer's diagnosis * Alzheimer's disease is commonly known for its symptoms -memory loss, cognitive impairment, difficulty with daily tasks -but can only be definitively diagnosed by a look at the brain. A scan must sh  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 17 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * FY27 state budget positions URI for expanded healthcare leadership * KINGSTON, R.I. -June 17, 2026 -The Rhode Island General Assembly concluded its legislative session late last week by approving the state's fiscal year 2027 budget, which was subsequently signed into law by Governor Dan McKee. The legislation includes historic investments in the University of Rhode Island, advancing key priorit  more

NEW YORK, June 17 -- Hunter College, a constituent college of the City University of New York, posted the following news: * * * Humanities Action Lab Honored With Public History Award * The Humanities Action Lab, an international coalition led from Hunter College, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Robert Kelley Memorial Award from the National Council on Public History, recognizing its outstanding contributions to making history meaningful and relevant for society at large. The Robert   more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Whitehouse Makes the Case for Climate Fight in New Op-Ed * Washington, DC - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, published an op-ed on Tuesday in WBUR encouraging Democrats to ignore the "climate hushers" and take up a fight for climate action and against the villainous fossil-fuel in  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48996) entitled "Implementation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Programs: CFI and NEVI" by energy policy analyst Melissa N. Diaz. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA; P.L. 117-58) established two federal programs to support the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure: the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NE  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 17 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Justin Wyatt named URI Harrington School of Communication and Media's permanent director * KINGSTON, R.I. - June 17, 2026 - Justin Wyatt, who served as interim director of the University of Rhode Island Harrington School of Communication and Media during the 2025-26 academic year, has been appointed the school's new permanent director. The Harrington School's department chairs unanimously sel  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, June 18 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * Karen Prioleau Honored with 2026 BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women's Sailing Award In 1999, the Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) and the National Women's Sailing Association (NWSA) created an annual award recognizing a man or a woman for a record of achievement in inspiring, educating and enriching the lives of women through sailing. The organizations are proud to   more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 18 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on June 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha announces $1.35 million settlement with parking management company UPP Global Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced a $1.35 million settlement with parking management company UPP Global, LLC, resolving Rhode Island's consumer protection claims against the company for unfair and deceptive trade practices. The Office a  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 15 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition secure final victory as Court dismisses Trump Administration's appeal in wind energy permitting case Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and a coalition of 18 attorneys general today announced the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit's dismissal of the Trump Administration's appeal of the states' victory in their lawsuit  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 18 -- The Rhode Island Supreme Court issued the following opinion: * * * Peter A. O'Rourke v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. Present: Suttell, C.J., Robinson, and Long, JJ. OPINION Chief Justice Suttell, for the Court. This case presents the following question: Is the determination of whether the particular use of a non-owned automobile constitutes a "regular use" within the meaning of an insurance policy providing uninsured/underinsured motorist coverag  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, and Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, chairman and ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * SASC Chairman Roger Wicker and Ranking Member Jack Reed Announce FY27 NDAA Filing U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss, and Jack Reed, D-RI, Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced that S. 4784, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fis  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 17 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * University of Rhode Island names Brian Keith University Librarian * KINGSTON, R.I. -June 17, 2026 -The University of Rhode Island has appointed Brian Keith as university librarian, effective Aug. 9. Keith brings more than two decades of leadership experience in higher education, academic libraries, and nonprofit organizations. He currently serves as dean of Mary J. Booth Library at Eastern Il  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 17 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI Police Cpl. Paul Hanrahan receives ASIS International's lifetime achievement award * University of Rhode Island Police Cpl. Paul Hanrahan has never denied a hot dog to anyone on campus. That is evident with the long lines of students, faculty and staff who seek a quick, delicious lunch while enjoying all things URI during the annual Quad Fest and End of Semester Celebration events.  But H  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse and Hawley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Mental Health Needs of Firefighters and EMTs * Whitehouse and Hawley previously passed similar legislation to support police officers Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) today introduced the Lifeline for First Responders Act, bipartisan legislation to better support the mental h  more