News Tipoffs - Rhode Island Editors
Amo Meets with Boys & Girls Club, Milagros Project in Woonsocket to Highlight Need for Summer Meals Programs in Fight for Affordability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Amo Meets with Boys & Girls Club, Milagros Project in Woonsocket to Highlight Need for Summer Meals Programs in Fight for Affordability
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Woonsocket, RI - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) met with kids and mentors at the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Rhode Island in Woonsocket to highlight the high cost of groceries and the importance of summer meals programs as part of his work fighting for an af
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Appeals Court Affirms Order Against Trump-Vance Administration Freeze on Billions in Congressionally-Approved Infrastructure and Environmental Funding
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, posted the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Appeals Court Affirms Order Against Trump-Vance Administration Freeze on Billions in Congressionally-Approved Infrastructure and Environmental Funding
Boston - The First Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a coalition of nonprofit, conservation,
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Wins Case Protecting Federal Support For Homelessness Services
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 8 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Wins Case Protecting Federal Support For Homelessness Services
Attorney General Kris Mayes and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness. If the coaliti
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief to Protect Public from Toxic Chemical Known to Cause Serious Health Risks
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief to Protect Public from Toxic Chemical Known to Cause Serious Health Risks
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief in support of a Biden-era Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) risk management rule that would phase out all uses of trichloroethylene (TCE). TCE is a highly tox
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Attorney General Bonta Urges Federal Government to Protect Consumers, Deny Opportunity Financial Merger
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Urges Federal Government to Protect Consumers, Deny Opportunity Financial Merger
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in sending letters to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), urging the agencies to deny Opportunity Financial's (OppFi) applicatio
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Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Urging Federal Government to Deny Opportunity Financial Merger
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 6 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Urging Federal Government to Deny Opportunity Financial Merger
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Attorney General Charity Clark joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general today in sending letters to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), urging the agencies to deny Opportunity Financials' (OppFi) application to acquire and mer
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION URGING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO DENY OPPORTUNITY FINANCIAL MERGER
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 6 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION URGING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO DENY OPPORTUNITY FINANCIAL MERGER
Merger Would Grant OppFi a National Bank Charter, Allowing Triple-Digit Interest Rates
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 18 attorneys general today in sending letters to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Reserve Board (FRB),
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Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Urging Federal Government to Deny Opportunity Financial Merger
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 6 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Urging Federal Government to Deny Opportunity Financial Merger
Merger Would Grant OppFi a National Bank Charter, Allowing Triple-Digit Interest Rates
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(Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general today in sending letters to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Rese
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Court Sides With Coalition Challenging Latest Efforts to Politicize Homelessness Funding Grants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, posted the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Court Sides With Coalition Challenging Latest Efforts to Politicize Homelessness Funding Grants
Court Blocks Latest Unlawful Homelessness Funding Announcement
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Providence, R.I. - A broad coalition of local governments and nonprofit organizations has tri
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Data Centers & Water Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49057) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Data Centers and Water - Frequently Asked Questions:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 3)
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Water Sources and Authorities
What Are the Potential Water Sources Available for Data Centers?/14
Operators of data centers can acquire water from several sources. Commonly used sources include municipal drinking water systems; treated wastewater, which can be referred
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Gov. McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green, and RIDE Announce $1.6 Million in Learn365RI Grants to Expand Student Learning Opportunities Across Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 8 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green, and RIDE Announce $1.6 Million in Learn365RI Grants to Expand Student Learning Opportunities Across Rhode Island
Fifth Round of Funding Supports Municipal Partnerships to Provide High-Quality Out-of-School Learning Programs
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Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green today announced the recip
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 5 Connecticut Incumbents for Reelection to Congress
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 5 Connecticut Incumbents for Reelection to Congress
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AFGE says these candidates always stand with federal workers
BRIDGETON, N.J. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of five incumbent members of Congress for reelection to the U.S. House representing Connecticut in the 20
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Md. A.G. Brown Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 8 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) unlawful attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencin
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New Studies Show Trump's Chaotic Policies Have Driven Up Back-to-School Costs by 11%
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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New Studies Show Trump's Chaotic Policies Have Driven Up Back-to-School Costs by 11%
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WASHINGTON, DC - President Trump's tariffs and economic policies are raising prices, dragging down economic growth, eliminating thousands of good-paying jobs, and driving up inflation.
Under the Trump Administration, more American families are struggling to afford basic necessities.
With a new school year aroun
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R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Secure Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 8 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition secure order protecting federal support for homelessness services
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement after U.S. District Court Judge Mary S. McElroy granted summary judgment in a lawsuit which unlawfully attempted to cap funding for permanent housing projects.
"While the Trump Administr
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R.I. Gov. McKee Issues Statement on the Passing of Former Senator Stephen Alves
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 8 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Governor McKee Issues Statement on the Passing of Former Senator Stephen Alves
Governor Dan McKee issued the following statement on the passing of former Rhode Island Senator Stephen D. Alves:
"Senator Alves was a tireless champion for Rhode Islanders during his time in office. He was a personal friend, and my heart is heavy with this news.
"Susan and I are praying for his fami
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Reed Helps Pass Tick Research Bill to Combat Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Illnesses
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Helps Pass Tick Research Bill to Combat Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Illnesses
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WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Senate passed the Kay Hagan Tick Act (S.2398), reauthorizing through 2030 the nation's existing framework for tick-borne disease to ensure the program to improve research, prevention, diagnostics, and treatment for tick-borne diseases continues. Federal funding for that program lapse
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Reed Pushes to Prohibit Insider Trading & Crack Down on Securities Fraud
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Pushes to Prohibit Insider Trading & Crack Down on Securities Fraud
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WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to effectively counter insider trading, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, introduced the Insider Trading Prohibition Act (S.5320) to establish a clear statutory prohibition against insider trading. This legislation seeks to clearly define the offense of ins
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Reed Stumps for Bill to Better Protect Kids Online
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Stumps for Bill to Better Protect Kids Online
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WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to protect kids from the risks posed by the internet and social media and to hold Big Tech accountable for harming a generation of young Americans, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is a cosponsor of the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The bill mandates social media companies limit addictive design features and
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Syracuse University: Franciscan Friars Father Manny Vasconcelos and Brother Nick Romeo Join Hendricks Chapel
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 8 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Franciscan Friars Father Manny Vasconcelos and Brother Nick Romeo Join Hendricks Chapel
A shared background in vocational ministry shapes their approach to campus life.
Dara Harper
Change is coming to the SU Catholic Center this fall, and it's the good kind. As Father Gerry Waterman prepares to depart from campus ministry after ten years of faithful service at the University, two new Conventual Franciscan fri
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The dynamic duo behind luxury branding and marketing company Duso Digital
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Aug. 7 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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The dynamic duo behind luxury branding and marketing company Duso Digital
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Boy meets girl; girl is impressed with boy's work ethic; boy delights in girl's people skills; boy and girl start dating and launch a company together.
That might sound like the outline of a romance novel set at Bryant, but it's really the simplified version of how Victoria Sousa '27, '28MBA and Liam Dubeau '26, '27MBA built their
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What Salve faculty and staff are reading (and listening to) this summer
NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Aug. 6 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news:
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What Salve faculty and staff are reading (and listening to) this summer
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This season, Salve Regina University faculty and staff have been reading everything from bestselling fiction and sweeping biographies to philosophy, history and poetry, while their playlists bounce from Whitney Houston and James Taylor to Noah Kahan, reggae, indie rock and jazz-inspired road trip favorites.
#Dr. Kelli J. Armstro
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White Coat Ceremony Planned for First Class of A-State's College of Veterinary Medicine
JONESBORO, Arkansas, Aug. 7 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news:
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White Coat Ceremony Planned for First Class of A-State's College of Veterinary Medicine
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JONESBORO, ARK. - The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is poised to welcome its first class of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students at Arkansas State University this fall. Ahead of the start of classes, a white coat ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Fowler Center.
"The white coat
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