Thursday - August 20, 2026

News Tipoffs - Rhode Island Editors

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ACLU of Colorado Statement on DOJ Lawsuit Challenging Colorado Law Granting In-State Tuition to Immigrant Students
DENVER, Colorado, July 25 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado issued the following news on July 24, 2026: * * * ACLU of Colorado Statement on DOJ Lawsuit Challenging Colorado Law Granting In-State Tuition to Immigrant Students The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit Thursday against the state of Colorado, challenging the state's Advancing Students for a Stronger Tomorrow (ASSET) Law. Colorado's ASSET law was initially passed in 2013 and revised in 2022 to expand higher   more
AG Brown challenges unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funding
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 23 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown challenges unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funding * The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are imposing unlawful conditions on federal funds to coerce states into complying with the federal administration's political agenda, Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition argued in a l  more
AG Campbell Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions On Federal Counterterrorism Funding
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 23 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions On Federal Counterterrorism Funding * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump Administration's continued efforts to use federal funds-specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds-to coerce states into com  more
AG Nessel Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
LANSING, Michigan, July 23 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a multistate coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hyd  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces $29.6 Million Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 25 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Attorney General Mayes today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artific  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 25 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 24, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds--specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds--to coerce states into complying with the administration  more
As Measles Cases Hit 35-Year Record High, Reed Slams Trump Admin. for Negligence & Urges Parents to Check with Their Pediatricians About Measles Vaccine
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * As Measles Cases Hit 35-Year Record High, Reed Slams Trump Admin. for Negligence & Urges Parents to Check with Their Pediatricians About Measles Vaccine * PROVIDENCE, RI - Cases of measles have already surged past last year's total and now stand at 2,295 -the highest level of measles in the U.S. in 35 years, according to Johns Hopkins University's U.S. measles tracker. So far this year, 93 percent  more
Attorney General Clark Alerts Vermonters to Potential Restitution In $29.6 Million Glenmark Generic Drug Settlement
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 23 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Alerts Vermonters to Potential Restitution In $29.6 Million Glenmark Generic Drug Settlement * Co nsumers Who Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs Between May 2009 and December 2019 May Qualify for Settlement Money Attorney General Charity Clark recently joined a coalition of 48 states and territories in announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Gl  more
Attorney General Clark Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 23 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump Administration's continued efforts to use federal funds-specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds-to coerce states into complying with the Administration'  more
Attorney General Ford Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
CARSON CITY, Nevada, July 23 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding * Carson City, NV -Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds -specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds -to coerce states into complying with   more
Attorney General Tong Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 23 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding * Press Releases Attorney General Tong Previously Won Two Lawsuits Against Trump Administration to Protect Same Funding (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal fund  more
EBC Rhode Island Chapter Announces New Chapter Vice Chair
BROOKLINE, Massachusetts, July 25 -- The Environmental Business Council of New England issued the following news: * * * EBC Rhode Island Chapter Announces New Chapter Vice Chair EBC is pleased to announce that Christian F. Capizzo, Senior Counsel with EBC Member Adler Pollock & Sheehan, P.C., is now leading the EBC Rhode Island Chapter as Vice Chair. Please join EBC in welcoming Christian to this position. The Vice Chair meets routinely with the Chapter Chair and Leadership Team members to id  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Workplace Protections Related to Menstruation, Perimenopause, and Menopause Coming to Philadelphia - 5 Steps for Employers
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 25 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 24, 2026: * * * Workplace Protections Related to Menstruation, Perimenopause, and Menopause Coming to Philadelphia: 5 Steps for Employers Philadelphia employers must start preparing now to comply with the city's new workplace protections related to menstruation, perimenopause, and menopause. Starting in 2027, the ordinance will impose anti-discrimination and accommodation requirements on employers w  more
R.I. Gov. McKee Ceremonially Signs Bills Protecting Immigrant Rights, Promoting Safer Communities
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 25 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on July 24, 2026: * * * Governor McKee Ceremonially Signs Bills Protecting Immigrant Rights, Promoting Safer Communities On Friday, Governor Dan McKee was joined by Senate President Valarie Lawson (D-Dist. 14, East Providence), bill sponsors, and advocates at the Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island to ceremonially sign a series of bills that support and protect immigrants, w  more
Reed Statement on Trump's Latest Round of Price-Hiking Tariffs
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Statement on Trump's Latest Round of Price-Hiking Tariffs * WASHINGTON, DC - In a blow to consumers that is likely to fuel inflation, President Trump replaced his expiring Section 122 "global" tariffs with a new round of dubious, double-digit tariffs that were announced just as Trump's previous tariffs were forced to expire. The latest price-raising tariffs on imported goods comes after a Feb  more
Reed Votes to End Iran War as Senate Republicans Allow Trump to Widen Conflict & Continue Bombing with No Coherent Strategy
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Votes to End Iran War as Senate Republicans Allow Trump to Widen Conflict & Continue Bombing with No Coherent Strategy * WASHINGTON, DC - As President Trump intensifies his bombing campaign against Iran and continues raising prices on American consumers, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today voted once again for a war powers resolution to end the unauthorized war in Iran. The U.S. Senate vote  more
Va. A.G. Jones Files Amicus Brief Supporting Continued Access to Mifepristone as Case Returns to Fifth Circuit
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 25 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 24, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Files Amicus Brief Supporting Continued Access to Mifepristone as Case Returns to Fifth Circuit Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the manufacturers of mifepristone in Louisiana v. FDA. In the amicus brief, the coalition urges the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Cir  more
Whitehouse, Wyden Demand Update on DOGE Infiltration of the Social Security Administration
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Wyden Demand Update on DOGE Infiltration of the Social Security Administration * Trump put Americans' sensitive private data at risk Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), the Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, sent a letter to Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank Bisignano urging the SSA to finally deta  more