Tuesday - October 6, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Rhode Island

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20 State Attorneys General Urge CMS To Revise Medicaid Work Requirement Rule Over Narrow Medical Frailty Definition And Coverage Loss Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. ROB BONTA ATTORNEY GENERAL ANDREA JOY CAMPBELL ATTORNEY GENERAL JENNIFER DAVENPORT ATTORNEY GENERAL July 31, 2026 Via Federal eRulemaking Portal The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 The Honorable Robert F  more
After Landing $46 Million in Federal Funding, Reed Breaks Ground on New Army Aviation Readiness Center at Quonset Point
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * After Landing $46 Million in Federal Funding, Reed Breaks Ground on New Army Aviation Readiness Center at Quonset Point * QUONSET, RI - Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed joined federal, state, local, and military officials to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Army Aviation Readiness Center at Quonset Point. The new facility will house an Army aviation battalion, 1st Battalion, 126th Aviation Reg  more
AG Brown issues statement at start of trial against Meta over addictive features that harm kids
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 18 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown issues statement at start of trial against Meta over addictive features that harm kids * Attorney General Nick Brown today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta. The states are alleging that the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram  more
AI Chatbots as Companions - Overview, Uses & Considerations for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49189) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "AI Chatbots as Companions - Overview, Uses and Considerations for Congress:" (Continued fromPart 1 of 2) * * * Selected Issues: AI Chatbot Use As mentioned, much of what is known about AI chatbot interactions is from short-term studies or company disclosures. Some surveys indicate that the use of AI chatbots for companionship is becoming more prevalent,/71   more
America's Credit Unions, 47 Co-Signers Issues Letter to Senate Leadership
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- America's Credit Unions, with 47 co-signers issued the following letter to the Senate leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 21, 2026 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - Re: Senate Consideration of H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 Dear Leader Thune and Leader Schumer: On  more
American Academy of Pediatrics Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Protect Children and Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. AAP Headquarters 345 Park Blvd Itasca, IL 60143 Phone: 630/626-6000 Fax: 847/434-8000 E-mail: kidsdocs@aap.org www.aap.org Reply to AAP Washington Office 601 13th St NW, Suite 400N Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202/347-8600 E-mail: kids1st@aap.org Executive Committee President Andrew D. Racine, MD, PhD, FAAP President-Elect T  more
American Fintech Council Highlights Successful Advocacy and Membership Growth Across Financial Services in First Half of 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release: * * * American Fintech Council (AFC) Highlights Successful Advocacy and Membership Growth Across Financial Services in First Half of 2026 AFC's federal and state advocacy on fintech lending, EWA, payments, bank-fintech partnerships, AI, and emerging technologies is driving change nationwide Increased webi  more
Americans for Tax Reform President Norquist Appears on Fox Business Network's Kudlow to Discuss Ending Inflation Tax on Capital Gains
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following news: * * * Norquist and Kudlow: Help the Middle Class by Ending the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains ATR President Grover Norquist appeared on Fox Business Network's Kudlow to discuss ending the inflation tax on capital gains. Transcript: Norquist: "The government creates inflation, the government shouldn't profit by the inflation they create by raising taxes on people who own crypto, or the more than fifty percent of peopl  more
Aramark Student Nutrition Summer Meal Programs Help Bridge the Gap When School is Out
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 22 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Student Nutrition Summer Meal Programs Help Bridge the Gap When School is Out As students begin returning to classrooms across the country, Aramark Student Nutrition is reflecting on a summer of community impact. Across 150 partner school districts, teams distributed more than 3 million meals through summer feedin  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Mayes today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general prepare to present their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Fac  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes, Bipartisan Coalition Secure $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes, Bipartisan Coalition Secure $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly A federal court this week approved a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers  more
Ark. A.G. Griffin, 34 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 20 (TNSletter) -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, with 34 co-signers issued the following letter to Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 4, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 - The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20515 - The Honorable Tom Cole House Committee on Appropriations U.S. Capitol Building, H-307 Washington, D.C  more
As Visa Delays Threaten Fall Arrival for International Students, Reed & Whitehouse Demand Answers & Action from U.S. State Department
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * As Visa Delays Threaten Fall Arrival for International Students, Reed & Whitehouse Demand Answers & Action from U.S. State Department * PROVIDENCE, RI - With college students heading back to campus in the coming weeks for the start of a new academic year, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse are pressing the Trump Administration to process international student and scholar visas without   more
As Visa Delays Threaten Fall Arrival for International Students, Reed & Whitehouse Demand Answers & Action from U.S. State Department
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * As Visa Delays Threaten Fall Arrival for International Students, Reed & Whitehouse Demand Answers & Action from U.S. State Department * Providence, RI - With college students heading back to campus in the coming weeks for the start of a new academic year, U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Jack Reed (D-RI) are pressing the Trump Administration to process international student and  more
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Striped Bass Assessment Workshop, Cobia Methods Workshop, and Spot Stock Assessment Committee Planning Meetings
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * ASMFC Stock Assessment Happenings Upcoming Meetings: Atlantic Striped Bass Assessment Workshop, Cobia Methods Workshop, and Spot Stock Assessment Committee Planning Meetings - The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's stock assessment staff, working in conjunction with state and federal stock assessment scientists, continue to make progress on a n  more
Attorney General James Releases Statement on Start of Trial Against Meta
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Statement on Start of Trial Against Meta * August 18, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement marking the first day of a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general's trial against Meta for harming young people with deceptive and addictive social media features: "Meta has built their business aroun  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ISSUES STATEMENT ON TRIAL AGAINST META OVER ADDICTIVE FEATURES THAT HARM CHILDREN
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 18 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ISSUES STATEMENT ON TRIAL AGAINST META OVER ADDICTIVE FEATURES THAT HARM CHILDREN * Chicago - Attorney General Raoul today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general begins to present their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive co  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION TO PROTECT LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNDING
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION TO PROTECT LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNDING * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a multistate coalition in filing an updated lawsuit over the Trump administration's illegal attempt to hold critical public safety funding hostage unless states comply with its immigration enforcement priorities. These public safety grants, authorized by Congress t  more
Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement as Connecticut and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general begin presenting their case against Meta in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. In th  more
BLS Issues Report on State Employment and Unemployment July 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics -Aug. 21, 2026 (20 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were lower in July in 10 states and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twelve states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 10 states and the District had decreases, and 28 states had little change. The national unemployment r  more
Boston Woman Sentenced for Role in Bank Fraud Ring
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Boston Woman Sentenced for Role in Bank Fraud Ring * BOSTON - A Massachusetts woman was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for her role in a scheme to defraud a bank in Massachusetts. Trinity Antonetty, 25, of Boston, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Julia E. Kobick to time served (approximately one day in prison) and two years of supervis  more
Chancellor David McManus Welcoming 379 New UMass Chan Students 'To the Team'
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 22 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * Chancellor David McManus welcoming 379 new UMass Chan students 'to the team' At a glance * There are 379 new UMass Chan students taking part in orientation this week, including 226 students in the T.H. Chan School of Medicine. * Chancellor David D. McManus, MD'02, ScM'12, MBA, is delivering welcoming remarks for each school. * The Office of Student Life has organized a   more
CHILD Inc. Advocates Urge OMB to Preserve Statutory Requirements in Uniform Guidance Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CHILD, Inc. July 9, 22026 Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (RIN 4040-AF50) CHILD Inc. is a Head Start grantee serving children and families in Kent County, Rhode Island. We urge OMB to ensure that any revisions to the Uniform Gui  more
Coleton Hast: Bridging technology and community to help preserve Taiwan's endangered languages
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 20 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Coleton Hast: Bridging technology and community to help preserve Taiwan's endangered languages * Every morning in New Taipei City, Taiwan, Brown University doctoral student Coleton Hast boards the subway, riding into another day of total language immersion.  Ahead lies a grueling schedule of intensive Mandarin Chinese study, one-on-one sessions, conversational practice with local language partners, hours  more
Construction Employment Increases In 36 States And D.C. From July 2025 To July 2026; 28 States Add Jobs From June To July As Association Warns More Jobs Are At Risk
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 21 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases In 36 States And D.C. From July 2025 To July 2026; 28 States Add Jobs From June To July As Association Warns More Jobs Are At Risk * Fri, 08/21/2026 - 12:34 Texas and Louisiana Have the Largest Number and Percent of 12-Month Increases, While California and Alaska Lag; Illinois and Mississippi Top Monthly Gainers, While   more
Court Rejects Administration's Unlawful Restrictions on Health and Housing Grants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Court Rejects Administration's Unlawful Restrictions on Health and Housing Grants * WASHINGTON -A federal judge has struck down sweeping, unlawful restrictions the Trump-Vance administration imposed on federal grants in a ruling that will restore critical funding for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, LGBTQI+ youth, and people experiencing homelessness. The ruling is  more
Debevoise Advises Providence and Varsity in Their Investment in CheckedUp
NEW YORK, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Advises Providence and Varsity in Their Investment in CheckedUp Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising Providence Equity Partners and Varsity Healthcare Partners in their investment in CheckedUp, a healthcare media company. The Debevoise team is led by M&A partners Kevin Rinker, Erik Andren and Sergio Torres and includes counsel Keith Slattery and associates Margaret How  more
Each summer, Brown staff step into the skilled trades, and toward new career possibilities
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 18 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Each summer, Brown staff step into the skilled trades, and toward new career possibilities * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -When Henry Rose joined Brown University as a custodian in 1999, he told his wife the job was temporary -a way to "make ends meet" while he figured out his next move. Rose was 34 and ready for a change after years in his family's East Providence furniture business. But what he f  more
Federal Court Rejects Trump-Vance Administration's Unlawful Restrictions on Health and Housing Grants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court Rejects Trump-Vance Administration's Unlawful Restrictions on Health and Housing Grants Providence, R.I. -- A federal judge today rejected the sweeping and unlawful restrictions the Trump-Vance administration imposed on federal grants administered by the U.  more
Former Immigration Services Officer Charged With Defrauding Union
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Former Immigration Services Officer Charged With Defrauding Union * BOSTON - A former Immigration Services Officer was charged and has agreed to plead guilty to stealing more than $60,000 from a labor union over the course of five years. Carol A. Aguja, 55, of Reading, Mass., was charged with wire fraud. A plea hearing has not yet been scheduled by the  more
Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy Research Professor of Practice Schneider Testifies Before Senate Budget Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Senate Budget Committee released the following testimony by Andy Schneider, research professor of the practice at the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy and the Center for Children and Families, from an Aug. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Medicaid: The Reality": * * * Good morning, Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Merkley, and members of the Committee. My name is Andy Schneider and I am a Research Professor of the Practice at the Georgetown University  more
Going Greene, heading to Brown: NIH F31 fellowship recipient begins postdoctoral journey
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 17 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Going Greene, heading to Brown: NIH F31 fellowship recipient begins postdoctoral journey * Observation sparks the questions that shape a researcher's career and curiosity is the foundation. For Dr. Allison Greene, one observation became the foundation of years of studying alcohol use, the environmental factors that influence risky behaviors and the perceived norms surrounding substa  more
Governor Lamont and Attorney General Tong Cite Concerns Over Rising Energy Costs in Criticism of Proposed NextEra-Dominion Merger
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 18 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont and Attorney General Tong Cite Concerns Over Rising Energy Costs in Criticism of Proposed NextEra-Dominion Merger * Merger Would Create One of the World's Largest Utility Companies, Consolidate All New England Nuclear Power Under One Company (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and Attorney General William Tong today announced that the State of Connecticut is interveni  more
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut and Other New England States To Host Regional Nuclear Summit
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 20 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut and Other New England States To Host Regional Nuclear Summit * Planned for September 30, the Summit Advances Governor Lamont's Commitment To Examine Next Generation Nuclear Technologies and Strengthen Regional Collaboration (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut is joining its neighbor New England states  more
Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Commend Rhode Island High Schools as U.S. News Ranks State 8th in Nation
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 21 -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Commend Rhode Island High Schools as U.S. News Ranks State 8th in Nation Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green today commended Rhode Island's students, educators, school leaders, and families following the release of the 2026-2027 U.S. News Best High Schools rankings, which ranked Rhode  more
Governor Mills Statement on Proposed Acquisition of Dominion Energy by NextEra
AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 18 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news: * * * Governor Mills Statement on Proposed Acquisition of Dominion Energy by NextEra Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement underscoring concerns expressed today by five New England States about NextEra Energy's proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy: "NextEra's proposal to acquire Dominion Energy would concentrate too many energy generation and transmission assets in a company that has worked aggr  more
Greater New York Hospital Association Urges CMS to Rethink Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Over Medical Frailty and Access Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July Thirty-One 2 0 2 6 Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary Department of Health and Human Services Re: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals Interim Final Rule File Code CMS-2454-IFC Dear Secretary Kennedy: On behalf of the more than 200 hospitals and health systems across New York, Ne  more
Healey-Driscoll Administration to Host New England Governors Nuclear Energy Summit
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 19 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Healey-Driscoll Administration to Host New England Governors Nuclear Energy Summit * BOSTON -Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey today joined fellow New England governors to announce that Massachusetts will host a regional summit to explore the role advanced nuclear and fusion energy can play in New England's energy future, including its potential to increase energy supply and lower  more
Internship at Del's Lemonade juices Sydney Amaral '26's interest in brand marketing
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Aug. 21 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Internship at Del's Lemonade juices Sydney Amaral '26's interest in brand marketing * Summer in Rhode Island wouldn't be the same without Del's Lemonade, and for Sydney Amaral '26 it has been a season for squeezing the most out of a marketing internship at one of the Ocean State's most iconic brands. Amaral, who is set to graduate in December with a Marketing degree, has been looking for jobs in the cosm  more
League of Women Voters, Common Cause Applaud Court Ruling Blocking DOJ Access to Minnesota Voter Data
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * League of Women Voters, Common Cause Applaud Court Ruling Blocking DOJ Access to Minnesota Voter Data SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Today, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota became the twenty-third court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding unlawful disclosure of private voter information. The Trump administration has sue  more
League of Women Voters: DOJ Prevented From Unlawfully Accessing Minnesotans' Voter Data
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * DOJ Prevented from Unlawfully Accessing Minnesotans' Voter Data SAINT PAUL, MN - Today, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota became the twenty-third court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding unlawful disclosure of private voter information. The Trump administration has sued 30 states and Washington, DC, for unredacted voter lists containing p  more
Life in the deep Atlantic depends on the Labrador Sea
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Life in the deep Atlantic depends on the Labrador Sea * Researchers have pinpointed the source of oxygen that sustains deep sea life in the North Atlantic Ocean: the churning waters in the Labrador Sea. The study, published in Nature Geoscience on Aug. 17, gives heightened significance to the Labrador Sea, sandwiched between Greenland and Newfoundland. There, waters from the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circ  more
Life in the deep Atlantic depends on the Labrador Sea
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 17 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Life in the deep Atlantic depends on the Labrador Sea * By Caitlin Hayes, Cornell Chronicle August 17, 2026 LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmailShare Researchers have pinpointed the source of oxygen that sustains deep sea life in the North Atlantic Ocean: the churning waters in the Labrador Sea. The study, published in Nature Geoscience on Aug. 17, gives heightened signif  more
Mandell-Boisclair Justice Camp Empowers Middle School Students to Explore Law and Democracy
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Aug. 17 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Mandell-Boisclair Justice Camp Empowers Middle School Students to Explore Law and Democracy * PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Middle school students spent two weeks this summer discovering how law and democracy shape their lives - and how they can help shape their communities. Now in its third year, Roger Williams University School of Law's Mandell-Boisclair Justice Camp welcomed 39 students entering grades six   more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Coalition to Protect Law Enforcement Funding
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 22 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Coalition to Protect Law Enforcement Funding Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in filing an updated and amended lawsuit over the unlawful imposition of immigration-enforcement conditions on Congressionally-authorized public safety grants,  more
Meta Faces Trial as AG Labrador Fights for Idaho Kids
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 18 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: * * * Meta Faces Trial as AG Labrador Fights for Idaho Kids * BOISE, ID -Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Raul Labrador today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use of t  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Co-Leads Fight to Protect Law Enforcement Funding
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 22 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Co-Leads Fight to Protect Law Enforcement Funding Multistate Coalition Sues Trump Administration for Illegal Conditions on Law Enforcement Grants - Today, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in filing an updated and amended lawsuit challenging the federal governmen  more
New Spaces, Labs and Learning Environments Take Shape Across Roger Williams University Campus
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Aug. 20 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * New Spaces, Labs and Learning Environments Take Shape Across Roger Williams University Campus * BRISTOL, R.I. - When students return to Roger Williams University this fall, they will find new classrooms, labs, studios, collaborative spaces, and other improvements across campus. Several major projects are underway at the same time, with the most visible changes taking place in the buildings formerly   more
NRCS in Rhode Island Announces State Technical Committee Meeting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * NRCS in Rhode Island Announces State Technical Committee Meeting * (WARWICK, R.I., August 20, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is hosting a State Technical Committee meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the NRCS Rhode Island State Office, located at 60 Quaker Lane Ste  more
NUWC Division Newport employees mentor four middle school teams in 2026 International SeaPerch Challenge
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport employees mentor four middle school teams in 2026 International SeaPerch Challenge * NEWPORT, R.I. - For many years, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport engineers and scientists have been encouraging the next generation of inventors and researchers through SeaPerch, an underwater robotics program for students in grades 5 through 12. This year, four of those spon  more
On the hunt for Rhode Island's rare plants: Summer program sends budding botanists into the field
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 17 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * On the hunt for Rhode Island's rare plants: Summer program sends budding botanists into the field * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -The students were not lost -but given the cryptic, outdated directions that had guided them, they had ventured far beyond the GPS point they targeted. As part of a plant census-taking project, Brown University rising sophomores Avinav Cariens and Klara Zietlow were on th  more
Pearson Education to Pay $150,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Pearson Education to Pay $150,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit * Company settles federal lawsuit alleging it failed to provide visually impaired employees with equal access to employee online platforms NEWARK, N.J. -Educational publishing company Pearson Education, Inc. will pay $150,000 and provide other injunctive relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brough  more
Pfeiffer University Appoints Dr. David Hudson as Nursing Department Head and Chair
MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, Aug. 20 -- Pfeiffer University posted the following news: * * * Pfeiffer University Appoints Dr. David Hudson as Nursing Department Head and Chair * Pfeiffer University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David Hudson, DNP, RN, as the new Department Chair of the Department of Nursing. A highly respected nurse educator, administrator, and academic leader, Hudson brings more than three decades of nursing and healthcare experience and a proven track record  more
Poison ivy pointers
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 18 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Poison ivy pointers * KINGSTON, R.I. - Aug. 18, 2026 - Michelle Peach has a lot of personal and professional experience spending time outdoors, navigating diverse landscapes in and around Rhode Island. A clinical associate professor in the University of Rhode Island's Department of Natural Resources Science, her work in the Ocean State brings the Wakefield resident into a range of local setting  more
President's Spotlight: Assoc. Prof. Chris Hauver and CLE's Curriculum Teaching & Assessment Committee
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Aug. 17 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * President's Spotlight: Assoc. Prof. Chris Hauver and CLE's Curriculum Teaching & Assessment Committee * Starting now and continuing at least through the end of my time here at the U.S. Naval War College, I'd like to regularly highlight someone or something that's caught my attention over the previous couple of weeks. It might be a person - student, faculty or staff - who deserves recognition, or it might  more
Protect Borrowers Issues Commentary: Worst of Both Worlds - State Student Loans Are Not the Friendly and Safe Alternative States Claim They Are
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Protect Borrowers (formerly Student Borrower Protection Center) issued the following commentary by Sophie Laing, a fellow and legal aid attorney working on issues of consumer debt: * * * Worst of Both Worlds: State Student Loans Are Not the Friendly and Safe Alternative States Claim They Are The student loan landscape is changing: with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), there are new federal lending limits that will significantly impact current and future student l  more
Punching above our weight: Chafee Center launches World Trade Center RI to support global expansion of regional business
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Aug. 17 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Punching above our weight: Chafee Center launches World Trade Center RI to support global expansion of regional business * For more than four decades, the John H. Chafee Center for International Business at Bryant University has served as Rhode Island's designated agency for international trade and export assistance, helping local companies compete in the global marketplace. As the center celebrates the 4  more
Q&A: How Brown University is navigating the rise of generative AI use in the classroom
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 20 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: How Brown University is navigating the rise of generative AI use in the classroom * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -In just a few short years, generative artificial intelligence tools have made a leap from novelties that produce stilted text to genuine societal disruptors that may alter the way people learn, work and even think. At Brown University, academic leaders and faculty recognized immedi  more
R.I. A.G. Neronha Charges Three Business Owners for Alleged Labor-Related Crimes
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 20 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Neronha charges three business owners for alleged labor-related crimes Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced that his Office has charged three business owners with alleged labor-related crimes, including wage theft, following complaints referred to the Office of the Attorney General by the Department of Labor and Training (DLT). On August 2  more
R.I. A.G. Neronha, Secretary of State Amore Remind Voters of 'Know Your Rights' Resources
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 20 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Neronha, Secretary of State Amore remind voters of "Know Your Rights" resources Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore are today, on the first day of early voting for the statewide primary, reminding Rhode Islanders of important resources as they exercise their right to vote. The Office of the Attorney General and the R  more
R.I. Education Dept. Releases 2026 State of Education Highlighting Progress Across Student Achievement, Attendance, and School Transformation
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 20 (TNSrpt) -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * Rhode Island Department of Education Releases 2026 State of Education Highlighting Progress Across Student Achievement, Attendance, and School Transformation Today, Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) released the agency's 2026 State of Education report, Progress by Design, highlighting statewide im  more
R.I. Education Dept.: Governor McKee, Infante-Green Announce 4th Consecutive Year of Declining Chronic Absenteeism Statewide, Resulting in 4.4 million Instructional Hours Recovered
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 18 -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Governor McKee, Infante-Green Announce 4th Consecutive Year of Declining Chronic Absenteeism Statewide, Resulting in 4.4 million Instructional Hours Recovered Today, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green kicked off the Attendance Matters RI campaign for school year 2026-27, announcing the 4th consecutive year of dec  more
R.I. Gov. McKee Ceremonially Signs Legislation Creating Dominican Heritage License Plate
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Governor McKee Ceremonially Signs Legislation Creating Dominican Heritage License Plate Today, Governor Dan McKee was joined by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Treasurer James A. Diossa, bill sponsors Representative Grace Diaz (D-Dist. 11, Providence) and Senator Ana Quezada (D-Dist. 2, Providence), Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, Providence City Councilor Juan Pichardo, and community  more
R.I. Gov. McKee Issues Statement on RIPTA Transit Center
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 20 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following statement on the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority Transit Center: * * * I heartily support today's vote by the RIPTA Board of Directors to begin design and engineering work on a relocated bus hub that will maximize access to multimodal transportation. My administration partnered with RIPTA to move forward with relocating the transit hub out of Kennedy Plaza and building a modern, safe, state-o  more
R.I. Gov. McKee Takes Action on Automated License Plate Readers, Calls for Pause of New Installations and Directs Data Privacy Review
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 19 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * Governor McKee Takes Action on Automated License Plate Readers, Calls for Pause of New Installations and Directs Data Privacy Review Governor orders 60-day review to establish uniform statewide standards and urges municipalities to pause new installations while State develops uniform standards on privacy, data use, transparency, and local consultation - Govern  more
R.I. Gov. McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Commend Rhode Island High Schools as U.S. News Ranks State 8th in Nation
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 19 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Commend Rhode Island High Schools as U.S. News Ranks State 8th in Nation National recognition reflects continued progress across Rhode Island's education system - Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green today commended Rhode Island's students, educators, school leaders, and families following the release o  more
R.I. Gov. McKee, Infante-Green Announce 4th Consecutive Year of Declining Chronic Absenteeism Statewide, Resulting in 4.4 Million Instructional Hours Recovered
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 18 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Governor McKee, Infante-Green Announce 4th Consecutive Year of Declining Chronic Absenteeism Statewide, Resulting in 4.4 million Instructional Hours Recovered Providence and Central Falls mark historic all-time lows in chronic absence rates since tracking began - Today, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green kicked of  more
R.I. Health Dept.: State Reaffirms Childhood Immunization Schedule
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 19 -- The Rhode Island Department of Health issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * Rhode Island Reaffirms Childhood Immunization Schedule Rhode Island children, families, child care facilities, and schools should continue to follow Rhode Island's Childhood Immunization Schedule (https://health.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur1006/files/publications/guidelines/RecommendedChildhoodImmunizationSchedule.pdf), Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Dep  more
Reed & Whitehouse Deliver $3 Million to Upgrade Pawtucket Housing Authority High-Rise Elevators
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Whitehouse Deliver $3 Million to Upgrade Pawtucket Housing Authority High-Rise Elevators * PAWTUCKET, RI - When high-rise elevators go down or are chronically inoperable in public housing, it makes life difficult for upper floor apartment residents with mobility issues, as well as those carrying small children or heavy groceries up multiple flights of stairs. Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed  more
Reed Condemns Trump's Appeasement of Kim Jong Un
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Condemns Trump's Appeasement of Kim Jong Un * PROVIDENCE, RI -Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, rebuked President Donald Trump for his last minute decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea. Reed criticized Trump for appearing to appease North Korea's dictator Kim Jong Un by posting a social media statement   more
Reed Helps Cut Ribbon at New Lincoln Centralized Rescue and Learning Center
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Helps Cut Ribbon at New Lincoln Centralized Rescue and Learning Center * LINCOLN, RI - Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed visited the new centralized rescue station and adjoining Lincoln Learning Center for a special ribbon cutting ceremony. The $16.5 million project utilized $2 million in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that Senator Reed helped secure. Located next door   more
Reed Rallies to Stop Trump from Cutting Services for Kids & Dismantling Head Start
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Rallies to Stop Trump from Cutting Services for Kids & Dismantling Head Start * WOONSOCKET, RI - First, President Trump tried to eliminate federal funding for Head Start, a federal program that provides early education and other services to 700,000 children of impoverished families nationwide. Now, the Trump Administration is pushing a proposal that would diminish services for children and fa  more
Reed, Democrats Urge Trump to Rescind Dangerous Childhood Vaccine Executive Order
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed, Democrats Urge Trump to Rescind Dangerous Childhood Vaccine Executive Order * PROVIDENCE, RI - Pointing to rising measles outbreaks, which have already surged to a 35-year high, and a spike in non-medical vaccine exemption requests in K-12 schools, U.S. Senator Jack Reed teamed up with 90 Congressional colleagues in urging President Donald Trump to rescind his August 10 executive order targe  more
Reed, Key Banking Committee Democrats Press Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh Over Lack of Disclosure About Calls with President Trump
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed, Key Banking Committee Democrats Press Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh Over Lack of Disclosure About Calls with President Trump * WASHINGTON, DC -Alarmed by the fact that President Donald Trump continues to pressure the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates for political reasons, and given the confusion caused by President Trump and White House and Fed officials offering differing descriptions about  more
Rep. Salinas Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Fund Mental Health Support for First Responders
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Salinas Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Fund Mental Health Support for First Responders * Lake Oswego, OR - Yesterday, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) introduced the Lifeline for First Responders Act at a press conference hosted by Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVF&R) at Station 39. The bipartisan bill, which is co-led by Reps. Gabe Evans (CO-08), Sharice Davids (KS-03), and Thomas K  more
Researchers identify rapidly spreading genetic variants that make parasites resistant to malaria treatment
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 17 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Researchers identify rapidly spreading genetic variants that make parasites resistant to malaria treatment * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Researchers searching for genetic clues to the growing problem of malaria drug resistance identified new mutations associated with the parasite's decreased susceptibility to current treatment. By sequencing the whole genomes of malaria parasites from the blood   more
Rhode Island AFL-CIO Steps Up Strong in Support of Federal Workers - Urges Support of Norcross Collective Bargaining Restoration Language
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Engineering] -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers posted the following news: * * * Rhode Island AFL-CIO Steps Up Strong in Support of Federal Workers - Urges Support of Norcross Collective Bargaining Restoration Language * Rhode Island AFL-CIO President, Patrick Crowley, alerted his senior Senator, Jack Reed, that the entire labor movement in his state stands strong behind bipartisan legislative language authored by New Jersey  more
Rhode Island Congressional Delegation Announces $1.9 Million for URI Cybersecurity Scholarship Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Rhode Island Congressional Delegation Announces $1.9 Million for URI Cybersecurity Scholarship Program * Providence, RI - In a world of evolving cyber threats and escalating digital challenges - including the increased adoption of AI technologies - there is a growing need to strengthen America's cybersecurity workforce. Today, U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Jack Reed (D-RI)   more
Rhode Island Opens Approval Process for Workforce Pell Grant Providers
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Rhode Island Opens Approval Process for Workforce Pell Grant Providers New federal program expands federal aid for eligible workforce training programs - PROVIDENCE, RI - Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner (RIOPC) announced the opening of applications for eligible training providers seeking approval to participate in the new federa  more
RI Delegation Announces Over $1.7 Million in Federal Funding to Protect Nonprofits and Places of Worship from Violence
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * RI Delegation Announces Over $1.7 Million in Federal Funding to Protect Nonprofits and Places of Worship from Violence Rhode Island Congressional Delegation delivers federal funding to protect Rhode Islanders from acts of violence and hate. - Providence, RI - Today, Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Jack Reed and and Congressmen Gabe Amo and Seth Magaziner announced $1,710,000 in federal   more
RI Delegation Announces Over $1.7 Million in Federal Funding to Protect Nonprofits and Places of Worship from Violence
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * RI Delegation Announces Over $1.7 Million in Federal Funding to Protect Nonprofits and Places of Worship from Violence * Providence, RI - TODAY, Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Gabe Amo and Seth Magaziner announced $1,710,000 in federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funding to protect Rhode Island nonprofits and religious institutions against public safety threat  more
RI Delegation Steers $13.5 Million to Upgrade Providence Ferry Terminal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * RI Delegation Steers $13.5 Million to Upgrade Providence Ferry Terminal * Providence, RI - Ferries offer a fast, fun, convenient, environmentally friendly and scenic way to hop between local waterfront ports across the Ocean State, with seasonal service between Providence, Bristol, and Newport being among the most popular routes. In an effort to connect communities, strengthen the economy, and bui  more
RI Delegation Steers $13.5 Million to Upgrade Providence Ferry Terminal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * RI Delegation Steers $13.5 Million to Upgrade Providence Ferry Terminal * PROVIDENCE, RI - Ferries offer a fast, fun, convenient, environmentally friendly and scenic way to hop between local waterfront ports across the Ocean State, with seasonal service between Providence, Bristol, and Newport being among the most popular routes. In an effort to connect communities, strengthen the economy, and bu  more
RI Delegation Steers $13.5 Million to Upgrade Providence Ferry Terminal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * RI Delegation Steers $13.5 Million to Upgrade Providence Ferry Terminal * Providence, RI - Ferries offer a fast, fun, convenient, environmentally friendly and scenic way to hop between local waterfront ports across the Ocean State, with seasonal service between Providence, Bristol, and Newport being among the most popular routes. In an effort to connect communities, strengthen the econom  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General will begin presenting its case Tuesday in its federal lawsuit against Meta. The coalition alleges the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive  more
Senate Defense Democrats Demand Accountability from Hegseth After Reports of Crisis Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Defense Democrats Demand Accountability from Hegseth After Reports of Crisis Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln * WASHINGTON, DC-Today, all thirteen members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) minority, as well as the Democratic leaders of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on Defense, sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding answers about deteriorati  more
Survey: Foulkes leads McKee in Governor's race, Reed holds strong Senate lead, other races remain uncertain
NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Aug. 18 (TNSrep) -- Salve Regina University posted the following news: * * * New Survey: Foulkes leads McKee in Governor's race, Reed holds strong Senate lead, other races remain uncertain * Helena Foulkes (48%) leads incumbent Governor Dan McKee (28%) in the Democratic primary for Rhode Island governor, according to a new survey from Salve Regina University's Pell Center. The survey was directed by Pell Center Associate Director and Fellow Katie Sonder and fielded by  more
Tahirih Justice Center Opposes Proposed Rulemaking on Federal Grant Terminations and Political Review
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. NATIONAL OFFICE 6400 Arlington Blvd, Ste 400 Falls Church, VA 22042 Justice@tahirih.org 571-282-6161 (p) 571-282-6162 (f) July 10, 2026 Andrew Reisig Joel Savary Office of Federal Financial Management Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Comment in Opposition  more
Trial Begins in Attorney General Jeff Jackson's Landmark Case Against Meta
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 18 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Trial Begins in Attorney General Jeff Jackson's Landmark Case Against Meta * RALEIGH -Opening arguments began today in a bipartisan multistate case against Meta, the largest social media company in the world. Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 28 bipartisan attorneys general allege that Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, designed its platforms to be addictive to kids  more
Two-Day WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon shatters records by raising more than $7.3 million for cancer care and research at Dana-Farber
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Two-Day WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon shatters records by raising more than $7.3 million for cancer care and research at Dana-Farber * Over $87 million has been raised through the Radio-Telethon since 2002 for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon presented by Arbella Insurance raised a record-breaking $7.3 mi  more
URI College of Pharmacy to train pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to administer vaccines
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 17 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI College of Pharmacy to train pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to administer vaccines * KINGSTON, R.I. -Aug. 17, 2026 -University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy faculty and staff members are continuing their efforts to support public health and prevent communicable disease this summer by offering immunization training programs for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on the Kingston  more
URI Innovations awarded funding to expand RISE-UP Program, strengthening Rhode Island's defense and maritime innovation ecosystem
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 18 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI Innovations awarded funding to expand RISE-UP Program, strengthening Rhode Island's defense and maritime innovation ecosystem * KINGSTON, R.I.-Aug. 18, 2026-The University of Rhode Island has received $2.5 million in funding from the U.S. Office of Naval Research to advance the next phase of its Regional Innovation by Scaling Entrepreneurship via University Partnerships (RISE-UP) initiative  more
URI nursing study seeks health practitioner perspectiveson alcohol, breast cancer association
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 20 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI nursing study seeks health practitioner perspectiveson alcohol, breast cancer association * KINGSTON, R.I. -Aug. 20, 2026 -While the relationship between alcohol use and cancer-specifically breast cancer-is well-established, evolving research and fluctuations in official recommendations can make it difficult to fully understand the level of risk alcohol poses, not just for patients but also  more
URI offering new programs for the 2026-27 year
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 20 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI offering new programs for the 2026-27 year * KINGSTON, R.I. - Aug. 20, 2026 - Fall semester classes begin at the University of Rhode Island on Sept. 9, with the state's flagship public research university offering several new programs this academic year. Among new undergraduate options, the University will offer bachelor's degrees in Environmental Arts and Humanities, Environmental Enginee  more
URI Ph.D. candidate asks: What motivates people to buy vegan cosmetics?
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 20 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI Ph.D. candidate asks: What motivates people to buy vegan cosmetics? * KINGSTON, R.I. - Aug. 20, 2026 - Major cosmetics retailers such as Sephora, Ulta, and Amazon now feature sections aimed at socially conscious consumers, highlighting products that are sustainable, eco-friendly, cruelty-free, or packaged with recycled materials. This shift reflects changing consumer preferences. Consumer  more
URI Ph.D. student named a 2026-27 Switzer Environmental Fellow
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 17 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI Ph.D. student named a 2026-27 Switzer Environmental Fellow * KINGSTON, R.I. - Aug. 17, 2026 - Yadira Silva Rios of Providence, a Ph.D. candidate in the University of Rhode Island's Biological and Environmental Sciences program, was recently chosen as one of 20 environmental scholars receiving this year's Switzer Environmental Fellowship. The prestigious fellowship, a program of the Robert a  more
URI researchers travel to Australia to unlock the hidden life history of leopard seals
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 17 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI researchers travel to Australia to unlock the hidden life history of leopard seals * KINGSTON, R.I. - Aug. 17, 2026 - The skulls have been sitting on museum shelves for more than a century. Many still carry handwritten tags and notes from the scientists and explorers who collected them in the late 1800s and early 1900s. These specimens preserve clues within their bones and teeth about the a  more
URI student spends summer assisting youth with type 1 diabetes
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 20 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI student spends summer assisting youth with type 1 diabetes * KINGSTON, R.I. - Aug. 20, 2026 - Maya Golemo vividly remembers how she felt prior to being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on the last day of her sophomore year at the University of Rhode Island and her reaction to learning that she had the health condition. "I rapidly lost weight during the months leading up to my diagnosis," sai  more
URI's Fall 2026 Honors Colloquium will go on an 'Interstellar Exploration'
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 20 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI's Fall 2026 Honors Colloquium will go on an 'Interstellar Exploration' * KINGSTON, R.I. - Aug. 20, 2026 - From black holes and distant exoplanets to gravitational waves rippling through the universe, and aspiring to travel to Mars and back to the moon, the cosmos teems with mysteries that both inspire awe and demand answers. Several national space and astrophysics experts-including some wi  more
URI's Mental and Behavioral Health Counseling master's program sets students up for success
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 18 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI's Mental and Behavioral Health Counseling master's program sets students up for success * KINGSTON, R.I. - Aug. 18, 2026 - Now in its second year, the University of Rhode Island's Mental and Behavioral Health Counseling master's degree program in the College of Health Sciences is putting students on a path to becoming the next generation of mental health practitioners. Unlike master's prog  more
Va. A.G. Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Children
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta over Addictive Features that Harm Children Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Jones today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features o  more
WA, bipartisan coalition secure $700 million Google settlement over app store monopoly
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 18 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA, bipartisan coalition secure $700 million Google settlement over app store monopoly * A federal court today approved a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers nationwi  more
What's really sinking through the ocean? UMaine researchers are using AI to find out
ORONO, Maine, Aug. 17 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * What's really sinking through the ocean? UMaine researchers are using AI to find out * A steady "snowfall" of tiny particles carries carbon, nutrients and pollution from the ocean's surface toward the deep sea. Scientists can see those particles sinking, but determining exactly what they contain is much harder. University of Maine researchers are turning to artificial intelligence to help solve that pr  more
Whitehouse & Reed Deliver $3 Million to Upgrade Pawtucket Housing Authority High-Rise Elevators
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse & Reed Deliver $3 Million to Upgrade Pawtucket Housing Authority High-Rise Elevators * Pawtucket, RI - When high-rise elevators go down or are chronically inoperable in public housing, it makes life difficult for upper floor apartment residents with mobility issues, as well as those carrying small children or heavy groceries up multiple flights of stairs. Today, U.S. Senators   more
Whitehouse Statement After Trump-Appointed Kennedy Center Board Approves Two-Year Closure and Again Votes to Illegally Affix Trump's Name to Building
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Whitehouse Statement After Trump-Appointed Kennedy Center Board Approves Two-Year Closure and Again Votes to Illegally Affix Trump's Name to Building Whitehouse, an ex-officio member of the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees, voted against both measures - Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Environment a  more
Why Emotional Wellness Matters: A Journalism Grad's Perspective
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 17 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Why Emotional Wellness Matters: A Journalism Grad's Perspective * In 2012, grief gave way to creativity for Ryan Brunty. Three years after graduating from UNLV, Brunty was mourning the loss of his grandfather. He stopped contacting friends, rarely left his house, and lost his job. But every night, he drew self portraits as a way to heal. One night, he drew a forlorn-looking Yeti that he   more
With $500,000 Federal Investment in Public & Marine Safety, Reed Helps Launch South Kingstown's New EMA Harbor Patrol Vessel
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * With $500,000 Federal Investment in Public & Marine Safety, Reed Helps Launch South Kingstown's New EMA Harbor Patrol Vessel * SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI - There is a new 600-horsepower state-of-the-art public safety vessel patrolling South Kingstown's pristine waterways and it is fully equipped with the latest emergency response and search and rescue tools and capabilities. Today, U.S. Senator Jack Ree  more