Tuesday - October 6, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Rhode Island

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31 accomplished scholars join Brown faculty as 2026-27 academic year begins
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 8 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * 31 accomplished scholars join Brown faculty as 2026-27 academic year begins * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -As the 2026-27 academic year begins at Brown University and more than 3,200 new undergraduate, graduate and medical students arrive on campus, the University also welcomes a group of 31 new scholars to the Brown faculty. With research and teaching expertise spanning topics from molecular bio  more
A cycle of learning and teaching powered Hannah Grey's Salve journey from BA to MA to Ph.D. in behavior analysis
NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Sept. 8 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news: * * * A cycle of learning and teaching powered Hannah Grey's Salve journey from BA to MA to Ph.D. in behavior analysis * When she was coming up through middle and high school, Hannah Grey '21, '22 (M), '26 (Ph.D.) was already teaching and mentoring others. "I was that kid who was the camp counselor and worked with children. I knew I would wind up in some kind of teaching role," she said. But like many new   more
A Q&A with Author Nessa Richman: Food Policy Councils: Building Civic Engagement and Community Well-Being
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * A Q&A with Author Nessa Richman: Food Policy Councils: Building Civic Engagement and Community Well-Being * What is a food policy council? The Michigan Local Food Council Network defines them as a group of representatives, community members, and stakeholders from many sectors of the food system. These councils, sometimes known just as food councils, are   more
AEI-Urban Commission on AI and the Future of the American Workforce Names 20 Commissioners to Advise Policymakers, including City Colleges' Chancellor
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news: * * * AEI-Urban Commission on AI and the Future of the American Workforce Names 20 Commissioners to Advise Policymakers, including City Colleges' Chancellor * Commission co-chairs Gina Raimondo and Paul Ryan announced the group of cross-sector leaders tasked with helping policymakers respond to AI's impact on work. WASHINGTON, DC, September 10, 2026-The Commission on AI and the Future of the American Workforc  more
AG Brown, coalition block federal cuts to AmeriCorps' community service programs
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 10 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown, coalition block federal cuts to AmeriCorps' community service programs * Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of two dozen states have reached a settlement that stops the Trump administration's most recent attempt to dismantle AmeriCorps, a widely popular program that funds and places volunteers in urban and rural communities to address critical service need  more
AG Brown, coalition secure new court order blocking illegal USPS attack on mail-in voting
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 4 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown, coalition secure new court order blocking illegal USPS attack on mail-in voting * Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 25 states have secured a preliminary injunction (PI) blocking illegal efforts by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) that would have disrupted vote-by-mail systems ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. The block would last indefinitely while  more
AG Campbell Challenges Trump Administration's Rollbacks Of Endangered Species Act Regulations
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges Trump Administration's Rollbacks Of Endangered Species Act Regulations * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing two lawsuits to protect endangered and threatened species, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and another against FWS and the National Mar  more
AG Campbell Files Amicus Brief Defending Limits On ICE Warrantless Arrests
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Files Amicus Brief Defending Limits On ICE Warrantless Arrests * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a coalition of attorneys general in urging a federal appeals court to uphold a lower court order requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to comply with statutory safeguards when making warrantless arre  more
AG Campbell Secures Full Victory In Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Attack On Fair Housing Protections
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures Full Victory In Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Attack On Fair Housing Protections * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that she, along with a coalition of 16 attorneys general, has secured relief from unlawful conditions the Trump Administration attempted to place on Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHA  more
AG Campbell Secures Settlement Blocking Trump Administration From Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures Settlement Blocking Trump Administration From Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors, has reached a settlement that stops the Trump Administration from dismantling AmeriCorps again without warning. The deal resolves a lawsuit brought b  more
AG Labrador Demands Feds Strengthen Rules to Fight Illegal Robocalls
BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 10 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: * * * AG Labrador Demands Feds Strengthen Rules to Fight Illegal Robocalls * BOISE, ID - Attorney General Raul Labrador and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls. KYUP rul  more
AG Nessel Joins Coalition Defending Limits on ICE Warrantless Arrests
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Coalition Defending Limits on ICE Warrantless Arrests * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of attorneys general in urging a federal appeals court to uphold a lower court order requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to comply with statutory safeguards when making warrantless arrests. In an amicus brief (PDF) file  more
AG Nessel Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illega  more
AG Nessel Secures Full Victory in Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Attack on Fair Housing Protections
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Full Victory in Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Attack on Fair Housing Protections * LANSING -As part of a coalition of 16 attorneys general, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that the coalition has secured relief from unlawful conditions the Trump administration attempted to place on Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) funding. Administer  more
Ahead of 25th Anniversary, Reed Speaks Out on Lessons of 9/11
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of 25th Anniversary, Reed Speaks Out on Lessons of 9/11 * PROVIDENCE, RI - Tomorrow, the United States will mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Twenty-five years after terrorists launched a series of attacks on 9/11 that killed nearly 3,000 people at the World Trade Center in New York City, at the Pentagon in Virginia, and aboard a plane that crashed in a Pen  more
Amazon Delivery Drivers Demand Teamsters Recognition at DRI1 Facility
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Amazon Delivery Drivers Demand Teamsters Recognition at DRI1 Facility * Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) - Amazon delivery drivers at the DRI1 facility in Providence, R.I., marched on the boss today to announce their unionization with Teamsters Local 251 and demand Amazon begin the process of bargaining a collective agreement. The d  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Secures Full Victory in Lawsuit Challenging the Federal Government's Attack on Fair Housing Protections
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 9 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Secures Full Victory in Lawsuit Challenging the Federal Government's Attack on Fair Housing Protections PHOENIX -- As part of a coalition of 16 attorneys general, Attorney General Mayes announced that the coalition has secured relief from unlawful conditions the federal government attempted to place on Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) funding. Administered by   more
As Students Return to Classrooms, RIDE Launches BARR Partnership to Support Students and Educators at Six Rhode Island Schools
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 11 -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * As Students Return to Classrooms, RIDE Launches BARR Partnership to Support Students and Educators at Six Rhode Island Schools PROVIDENCE, RI - As students return to classrooms across Rhode Island, Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green today announced that the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) is launching a partnership with six schools to implement the Building Asse  more
At 263rd Convocation, Brown's new students are encouraged to embrace humility, ask questions
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 8 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * At 263rd Convocation, Brown's new students are encouraged to embrace humility, ask questions * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Brown University's newest students erupted with cheers as they waved pennants and processed exuberantly through the iconic Van Wickle Gates, a tradition that marked the start of their education at Brown and officially commenced the University's 263rd academic year. At Openin  more
Attorney General Bonta Continues Fight to Protect Affordable Care Act Coverage
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Continues Fight to Protect Affordable Care Act Coverage * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an amicus brief in City of Columbus v. Kennedy, a case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, in support of a ruling by the U.S. District Court for t  more
Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief in Support of Due Process Rights of Immigrant Detainees
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief in Support of Due Process Rights of Immigrant Detainees * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the due process rights of immigrant detainees who are subject to prolonged confinement without a bond hearing. In Genalo v. GM, the respondent is a legal permanent res  more
Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuits Challenging Trump Administration's Attempt to Weaken Endangered Species Act Protections
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuits Challenging Trump Administration's Attempt to Weaken Endangered Species Act Protections * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today is co-leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing two lawsuits against the Trump Administration, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and one against the FWS and National Mari  more
Attorney General Bonta Opposes ATF Proposal to Loosen Safeguards for Weapons Made for Federal Government Contracts
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes ATF Proposal to Loosen Safeguards for Weapons Made for Federal Government Contracts * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to withdraw a proposal that could allow more machine guns, silencers, and destructive device  more
Attorney General Bonta Secures Another Win as First Circuit Rejects Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Disrupt Mail Voting
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Another Win as First Circuit Rejects Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Disrupt Mail Voting * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today secured another victory for voters after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied the Trump Administra  more
Attorney General Bonta Secures Settlement to Protect AmeriCorps
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Settlement to Protect AmeriCorps * Settlement ensures funding will flow without interruption for FY26-27 OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, co-leading a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors, announced a settlement that stops the Trump Administration from again attempting to dismantle AmeriCorps without warning. A  more
Attorney General Bonta Supports Litigation to Block Unlawful Immigration Arrests without a Warrant
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Supports Litigation to Block Unlawful Immigration Arrests without a Warrant * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed an amicus brief in support of litigation challenging Immigration and Custom Enforcement's (ICE) unlawful policy and practice of warrantless civil immigration arrests without probable cause. In the brief, Attorney General B  more
Attorney General Brenna Bird Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to prevent scammers from using the U.  more
Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration for Rollbacks of Endangered Species Act Regulations
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 9 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration for Rollbacks of Endangered Species Act Regulations * Attorney General Charity Clark and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general today are filing two lawsuits to protect endangered and threatened species, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and another against FWS and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (t  more
Attorney General Ford Joins State Coalition Urging Court to Halt Warrantless Arrests by ICE
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 9 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Joins State Coalition Urging Court to Halt Warrantless Arrests by ICE * Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has filed an amicus brief urging a federal appeals court to uphold a lower court order requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to comply with statutory safeguards when making warrantless civil arr  more
Attorney General James Sues to Defend Protections for Endangered Species
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Defend Protections for Endangered Species * September 9, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general today are filing two lawsuits challenging new Trump administration rules that dramatically weaken the federal protections that have helped save America's most imperiled wildlife from extinction.   more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Coalition Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 9 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Coalition Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requir  more
Attorney General McCuskey Pushes for stronger rules to combat illegal robocalls
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 9 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Pushes for stronger rules to combat illegal robocalls * Attorney General JB McCuskey and a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocall  more
Attorney General Nessel Challenges Trump Administration's Rollbacks of Endangered Species Act Regulations
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Challenges Trump Administration's Rollbacks of Endangered Species Act Regulations * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing two lawsuits to protect endangered and threatened species, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and another against FWS and the National Marine Fisheries Ser  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser challenges Trump administration's rollback of Endangered Species Act protections
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 9 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser challenges Trump administration's rollback of Endangered Species Act protections * Sept. 9, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing two lawsuits to protect endangered and threatened species, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and another against FWS and the National Marine Fisheries  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser helps reach settlement blocking Trump administration from repeating AmeriCorps cuts
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser helps reach settlement blocking Trump administration from repeating AmeriCorps cuts * Sept. 10, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors in reaching a settlement that stops the Trump administration from dismantling AmeriCorps again without warning. The deal resolves a lawsuit brought in resp  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ROLLBACKS OF ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT REGULATIONS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ROLLBACKS OF ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT REGULATIONS * New Rules Put Species and Their Habitats at Risk Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, today will file two lawsuits to protect endangered and threatened species. The lawsuits, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS OPPOSITION TO ATF RULE ALLOWING AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION FOR MILITARY-GRADE WEAPONS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS OPPOSITION TO ATF RULE ALLOWING AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION FOR MILITARY-GRADE WEAPONS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell co-led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in opposing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF) latest proposed rule, which would remove important guardrai  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONTINUES FIGHT TO PROTECT AFFORDABLE CARE ACT COVERAGE
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONTINUES FIGHT TO PROTECT AFFORDABLE CARE ACT COVERAGE * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 states, urged a federal court to uphold a lower court ruling blocking key provisions of an unlawful rule issued by the Trump administration in June 2025. The rule would make it harder for consumers to enroll in and maintain health covera  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS LIMITS ON ICE WARRANTLESS ARRESTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS LIMITS ON ICE WARRANTLESS ARRESTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of attorneys general, urged a federal appeals court to uphold a lower court order enjoining U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from making warrantless arrests unless they follow statutory safeguards. In an amicus brief filed in the U.S  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PUSHES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN 'KNOW YOUR UPSTREAM PROVIDER RULES' TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PUSHES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN 'KNOW YOUR UPSTREAM PROVIDER RULES' TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general, is pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using t  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES VICTORY IN LAWSUIT CHALLENGING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTACK ON FAIR HOUSING PROTECTIONS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES VICTORY IN LAWSUIT CHALLENGING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTACK ON FAIR HOUSING PROTECTIONS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that he has secured relief from unlawful conditions the Trump administration attempted to place on Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) funding. Administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development   more
Attorney General Rayfield Fights to Protect Endangered Species from Federal Rollbacks
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 9 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Fights to Protect Endangered Species from Federal Rollbacks * #AG Rayfield and Governor Kotek stand up to Trump administration Attorney General Dan Rayfield is standing up for endangered and threatened species in Oregon and across the country and will be filing two lawsuits today against new federal rules that strip away core protections under the Endangered Spec  more
Attorney General Rayfield Pushes FCC to Stop Phone Companies from Looking the Other Way on Robocalls
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 9 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Pushes FCC to Stop Phone Companies from Looking the Other Way on Robocalls * Attorney General Dan Rayfield is calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to close loopholes that let scammers flood the U.S. phone network with illegal robocalls. The coalition wants the FCC to require phone companies to do a better job vetting who they do business with, so  more
Attorney General Tong Secures Agreement Blocking Trump Administration from Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Secures Agreement Blocking Trump Administration from Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors today announced an agreement to stop the Trump administration from dismantling AmeriCorps again without warning. The settlement resolves a multista  more
Attorney General Tong to Challenge Trump Administration's Rollbacks of Endangered Species Act Regulations
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 9 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong to Challenge Trump Administration's Rollbacks of Endangered Species Act Regulations * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general announcing two lawsuits to be filed today to protect endangered and threatened species, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and another against FWS and the N  more
Attorney General Weiser leads state coalition defending limits on ICE warrantless arrests
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 8 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Weiser leads state coalition defending limits on ICE warrantless arrests * Sept. 8, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today co-led a coalition of attorneys general in urging a federal appeals court to uphold a lower court order requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to comply with statutory safeguards when making warrantless arrests. In  more
BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Northeast Region August 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Northeast Region August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Sept. 11, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.1 percent over the past month, up 3.9 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Northeast Region increased 0.1 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food an  more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions June 2026
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.85 per hour in the South to $54.76 in the Northeast in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs for employee compensation   more
Brown community marks 25 years of remembering those lost on 9/11
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 11 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown community marks 25 years of remembering those lost on 9/11 * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Members of the Brown University community convened on Friday, Sept. 11, to offer prayers and remarks at a memorial marker on campus that honors the six Brown alumni killed during the 9/11 attacks. Dozens of attendees -including Brown President Christina H. Paxson and other senior academic leaders, offi  more
Constellation to Acquire Rhode Island State Energy Center From Shell
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 11 -- Constellation, a retail supplier of power, natural gas and energy products and services for homes and businesses, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * Constellation to Acquire Rhode Island State Energy Center (RISEC) From Shell Acquisition to expand Constellation's ISO New England portfolio with 609 megawatts of flexible, dispatchable generation that supports regional grid reliability BALTIMORE, MD - Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG) today ann  more
Decorated Military Historian Barry Strauss Receives U.S. Naval War College 2026 Hattendorf Prize
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Sept. 10 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * Decorated Military Historian Barry Strauss Receives U.S. Naval War College 2026 Hattendorf Prize * Decorated military historian and bestselling author Prof. Barry Strauss was awarded the U.S. Naval War College's 2026 Hattendorf Prize during a ceremony at the institution's Newport, Rhode Island, campus on Sept. 9. The prestigious honor is awarded every two years after a rigorous review of a number of se  more
DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Rhode Island Democratic Primary Results
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Rhode Island Democratic Primary Results DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on Helena Foulkes securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Rhode Island: "This was a hard-fought primary and the DGA congratulates Helena Foulkes on becoming the Democratic governor nominee in Rhode Island. Helena is a deepl  more
DNC Congratulates Helena Foulkes on Winning Rhode Island's Democratic Primary for Governor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates Helena Foulkes on Winning Rhode Island's Democratic Primary for Governor The DNC congratulates Helena Foulkes on winning Rhode Island's Democratic primary for governor. Voters throughout the state turned out to support candidates who are focused on lowering costs and making life more affordable. In response to Helena Foulkes' victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the followi  more
Explore Rhody Abroad Sept. 14: Same Rams, bigger world
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 11 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Explore Rhody Abroad Sept. 14: Same Rams, bigger world * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 11, 2026 - For students already thinking about studying abroad, or those who have never considered it, the Rhody Abroad Fair on Monday, Sept. 14, is a chance to see where URI can take them. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Quad, students can explore programs in 30 countries, including the United States, with options   more
Federal Register: HUD Issues Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness This notice seeks public comment on activities HUD proposes to incent through the Continuum of Care (CoC) program. These activities are proven to be effective at reducing homelessness or preventing homelessness, and HUD invites public comment on these pro  more
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to speak at Brown on democracy, leadership
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 9 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to speak at Brown on democracy, leadership * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Former Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau will deliver Brown University's 106th Stephen A. Ogden Jr. '60 Memorial Lecture on International Affairs on Tuesday, Sept. 22. In an open-to-the-public talk titled "Leadership, Democracy and the Evolving Global Landscape," Trudeau wi  more
Gina Raimondo, Ivan Duque are among 2026-27 senior fellows at Brown's Watson School
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 10 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Gina Raimondo, Ivan Duque are among 2026-27 senior fellows at Brown's Watson School * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Former Rhode Island Gov. and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and former President of Colombia Ivan Duque are among four distinguished policy experts joining Brown University's Watson School of International and Public Affairs as senior fellows for 2026-27. The new fellows al  more
Gov. Shapiro Administration and Multi-State Coalition Secure Settlement Blocking Trump Administration From Future Efforts to Dismantle AmeriCorps
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration and Multi-State Coalition Secure Settlement Blocking Trump Administration from Future Efforts to Dismantle AmeriCorps Today's settlement protects approximately $16 million in critical funding Pennsylvania relies on each year to respond to natural disasters, teach our children and support our seniors. - Harrisburg, PA - Governor Josh Shapi  more
Governor Lamont Announces State Bonding Approved To Continue the Recently Enacted Reduction in Public Benefit Costs on Electric Bills
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 8 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Announces State Bonding Approved To Continue the Recently Enacted Reduction in Public Benefit Costs on Electric Bills * The Public Benefits Category Currently Appears as a Credit on Customer Bills Due to This State Bonding Combined With Profitable Millstone and Seabrook Nuclear Contracts (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont, chairman of the State Bond Commission, today  more
Highbar Physical Therapy Urges CMS to Remove Indirect Practice Cost Index
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 8/26/2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health & Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: CMS-1848-P, Medicare and Medicaid Programs: CY 2027 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Chan  more
How New Englanders Can Protect Their Health During Respiratory Virus Season
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Lung Association posted the following news release: * * * How New Englanders Can Protect Their Health During Respiratory Virus Season * Respiratory virus season begins in October, and the American Lung Association is encouraging New Englanders to prepare now. The region, including Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, has a higher proportion of older residents than the national average, with ab  more
Husted Calls on States to End "drive-only" Licenses for Illegal Immigrants
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Husted calls on states to end "drive-only" licenses for illegal immigrants COLUMBUS - Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today wrote to 19 U.S. governors and the mayor of Washington, D.C. in strong opposition to policies in their states that allow illegal immigrants to obtain "drive-only" driver's licenses and urging them to end such policies. Nineteen states, as well as the District of Columbia,  more
ILRC's Updated State-by-State Immigration Enforcement Map Shows Urgent Need for State Officials to Do More to Protect Immigrant Communities
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 9 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release: * * * ILRC's Updated State-by-State Immigration Enforcement Map Shows Urgent Need for State Officials to Do More to Protect Immigrant Communities (San Francisco, CA)--As DHS continues its campaign to deport millions of people, the role of state and local law enforcement agencies remains central to its mass detention and deportation project. Years ago, involvement with ICE was primarily  more
Justice Department to Conduct Election Monitoring in Rhode Island Primary Election
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Justice Department to Conduct Election Monitoring in Rhode Island Primary Election The Department of Justice -- through its Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) for the District of Rhode Island -- will be observing polling locations today in Pawtucket, Rhode Island as part of its mission to secure ballot integrity, maintain transparency into the voting proces  more
Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey for Reelection and Dan Koh for Election to U.S. House
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey for Reelection and Dan Koh for Election to U.S. House * AFGE says Healy and Koh will fight for all government workers BRIDGETON, N.J. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsements of Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey for reelection and Dan Koh for e  more
Md. A.G. Brown and Coalition Obtain Settlement Blocking Trump Administration From Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown and Coalition Obtain Settlement Blocking Trump Administration from Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors, has reached a settlement that stops the Trump administration from dismantling AmeriCorps again without warning. The deal resolves a lawsuit, co-led  more
Md. A.G. Brown Co-Leads Challenge to Trump Administration's Rollbacks of Endangered Species Act Regulations
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Co-Leads Challenge to Trump Administration's Rollbacks of Endangered Species Act Regulations New Rules Put Species and Their Habitats at Risk - BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing two lawsuits to protect endangered and threatened species, one against the U.S. Fish   more
Meet the Class of 2030
NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Sept. 10 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news: * * * Meet the Class of 2030 * Somehow, 2030 has gone from sounding like the year one plans to reopen a time capsule to appearing on college diplomas just four years from now. For the 560 first-year students beginning their Salve Regina University story this fall, a lot can happen between now and then. Student Government Association President Simar Jagpal '27 has one piece of advice for them: Don't worry   more
Mentors / sponsors welcomed to host, work with URI students in Cooperative Extension Fellows programs
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 8 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Mentors / sponsors welcomed to host, work with URI students in Cooperative Extension Fellows programs * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 8, 2026 - Are you an agricultural producer or nutrition professional? An energy efficiency expert or renewable energy developer? An environmental management professional or policy advocate? Local businesses and organizations are invited to connect with the University o  more
Mich. Education Dept.: Grand Rapids Public Museum School is Example of Transforming High School
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Grand Rapids Public Museum School is Example of Transforming High School State Board of Education Hears Why Michigan is One of Only 13 States to Meet Goals for More Rigorous, Career-Connected Work - LANSING - Students at Grand Rapids Public Museum School participate in experiential learning through access to hundreds of thousands of artifacts and archives from the West Michigan commu  more
Millsaps Math Major Wins National Award Following Summer Research Circuit
JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 10 -- Millsaps College posted the following news: * * * Millsaps Math Major Wins National Award Following Summer Research Circuit * Millsaps College has built a reputation for giving undergraduates research opportunities that thoroughly prepare them for the global stage. The result is a culture where students don't just attend national conferences and competitions; they stand out among the best in their fields. The results of that approach were evident when more   more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Welcomes Resolution of AmeriCorps Lawsuit
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 12 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Welcomes Resolution of AmeriCorps Lawsuit TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors, has reached a settlement that bars the Trump Administration from seeking to cut almost all funding from the AmeriCorps program again without warning. The deal resolves a 2025 lawsuit filed in response to the  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport: FCC Must Strengthen Due Diligence Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport: FCC Must Strengthen Due Diligence Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 49 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make   more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul, Co-signers Issue Letter to A.G. Blanche
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 (TNSletter) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following letter with co-signers to Attorney General Todd W. Blanche: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 3, 2026 The Honorable Todd W. Blanche Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 Dear Attorney General Blanche: For nearly four decades, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has embodied a fundamental national commitment that disabili  more
NASA astronaut has a start-of-semester chat with Brown students, from space
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 11 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * NASA astronaut has a start-of-semester chat with Brown students, from space * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -For a group of Brown University students and space enthusiasts, the Fall 2026 semester got off to an out-of-this-world start. Before the start of classes, NASA astronaut and Brown alumna Jessica Meir met remotely with around 75 students and faculty from 250 miles above the Earth's surface ab  more
New $26M federal grant will expand clinical and translational research across Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 10 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * New $26M federal grant will expand clinical and translational research across Rhode Island * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -The National Institutes of Health has awarded a $26 million grant to Rhode Island's statewide hub for clinical and translational research to launch its next five years of work to connect research, health care, communities and patients across the state. Since 2016, the Brown U  more
New interactive tool tracks private equity investments in healthcare across U.S.
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 8 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * New interactive tool tracks private equity investments in healthcare across U.S. * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -A new interactive tool launched on Tuesday, Sept. 8, offers policymakers, researchers, journalists and the public a state-by-state look at private equity investments in U.S. healthcare. Created by researchers at Brown University's Center for Advancing Health Policy through Research, the   more
New Jersey Schools' Egregious Violation of Free Speech Must Not Stand
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 8 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * New Jersey Schools' Egregious Violation of Free Speech Must Not Stand * The Goldwater Institute has just filed a friend of the court brief in a New Jersey court urging judges to overturn an astounding violation of free speech by public school bureaucrats who are trying to silence criticism of themselves. The case involves an incident in the New Brunswick school district, where a stude  more
New Record for Women Gubernatorial Nominees, Other Results From New Hampshire & Rhode Island Primaries From CAWP
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 11 -- The Center for American Women and Politics issued the following news release: * * * New Record for Women Gubernatorial Nominees And Other Results from New Hampshire & Rhode Island Primaries from CAWP September 10, 2026 Primary elections were held this week in New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Full results for women candidates in federal and statewide executive races are available on this post on our Election Analysis page; there is one undecided race feat  more
NMU Alumnus Killed on 9/11 Remembered During Ceremony
MARQUETTE, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * NMU Alumnus Killed on 9/11 Remembered During Ceremony * On a windy morning 25 years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, NMU held a ceremony in honor of those killed that day, paying special tribute to 1985 alumnus Lt. Col. Kip Taylor, who died when hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon. Taylor was one of 120 people in the building who died that day, in addition to 64 people   more
Oregon Fights to Protect Endangered Species from Federal Rollbacks
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Oregon Fights to Protect Endangered Species from Federal Rollbacks * Salem, OR - Attorney General Dan Rayfield is standing up for endangered and threatened species in Oregon and across the country and will be filing two lawsuits today against new federal rules that strip away core protections under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The rules make it easier for private companies and individuals to da  more
Our 2026 NOAA-Supported Education Program Students Share Insights
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Our 2026 NOAA-Supported Education Program Students Share Insights NOAA offers a variety of student internship and fellowship opportunities. Some of the students participating in a few of these programs choose to work with mentors at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center. This summer, the Northeast Fisheries Science Center hosted 22 students from 10 states a  more
Protect Our Care Statement: Trump Administration Lies to Rhode Islanders After Gutting Rural Health Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * STATEMENT: Trump Administration Lies to Rhode Islanders After Gutting Rural Health Care Washington, D.C. -- The Trump administration recently announced misleading "rural health investments" in Rhode Island, conveniently leaving out any mention of the catastrophic health care cuts Donald Trump and Republicans made that have ravaged Rhode Island's health care system and left rural communities in the dust. Last year, Donal  more
R.I. DEM and The Nature Conservancy Conserve 27 Acres in Tiverton
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 9 -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management issued the following news release: * * * DEM and The Nature Conservancy Conserve 27 Acres in Tiverton PROVIDENCE, RI - The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) have conserved 27 acres of forestland in Tiverton, connecting Pocasset Ridge Conservation Area with Pardon Gray Preserve and Weetamoo Woods. TNC purchased the property for $400,000, with sup  more
Reed Announces Extra $44.2 Million Boost for RI Road, Bridge & Infrastructure Improvements
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Announces Extra $44.2 Million Boost for RI Road, Bridge & Infrastructure Improvements * PROVIDENCE, RI - Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, a leading member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD), announced a $44.2 million boost for Rhode Island road and bridge work in the coming weeks to help advance the state's transporta  more
Research participants, volunteers needed: URI educators studying the impact of surf therapy
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 9 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Research participants, volunteers needed: URI educators studying the impact of surf therapy * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 9, 2026 - A surf therapy program run by a University of Rhode Island professor is inviting young people with blindness or visual impairment to join a study looking at the impact of surf therapy. Emily Clapham, an associate professor of health and physical education in URI's Fein  more
RI Delegation Opens Probe into Trump Politicizing Disaster Relief
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * RI Delegation Opens Probe into Trump Politicizing Disaster Relief * PROVIDENCE, RI - In an effort to investigate and expose the Trump Administration's blatant and unwarranted politicization of federal disaster aid, Rhode Island's Congressional delegation sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) demanding answers and the pre  more
RI Delegation Opens Probe into Trump Politicizing Disaster Relief
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * RI Delegation Opens Probe into Trump Politicizing Disaster Relief * PROVIDENCE, RI - In an effort to investigate and expose the Trump Administration's blatant and unwarranted politicization of federal disaster aid, Rhode Island's Congressional delegation sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) demanding answers and the pres  more
Roger Williams University Research Establishes New Model Organism for Coral Science
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Sept. 8 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Roger Williams University Research Establishes New Model Organism for Coral Science * BRISTOL, R.I. - A decade of research at Roger Williams University's Center for Economic and Environmental Development (CEED) is helping scientists develop a new model organism for studying corals and their relationships with microbes. Led by Koty Sharp and her research team in CEED, the 10-year, multi-institutional  more
RWU Research Explores New Approaches to Housing Affordability in Rhode Island
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Sept. 9 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * RWU Research Explores New Approaches to Housing Affordability in Rhode Island * BRISTOL, R.I. - As Rhode Island continues to face a shortage of affordable housing, Ryan Ludwig believes the conversation needs to begin long before a family buys or rents a home. Instead of asking only how housing can become more affordable, Ludwig sees an opportunity to rethink affordability through the way homes are d  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combate Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 10 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combate Illegal Robocalls PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 48 other Attorneys General in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from  more
Scam Center Strike Force Conducts Seizures of Chinese-Run Illicit Scammer Marketplace, and Restrains $52 Million in Laundered Crypto Scammer Funds In One Day
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Scam Center Strike Force Conducts Seizures of Chinese-Run Illicit Scammer Marketplace, and Restrains $52 Million in Laundered Crypto Scammer Funds In One Day * WASHINGTON - U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro, together with major federal law enforcement and interagency partners, announced actions taken by the Department of Justice's Scam Center Strike Force to secure Am  more
Sens. Wyden, Whitehouse, Rep. Harrigan Issue Letter to Commerce Secretary Lutnick
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following letter with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, and Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 9, 2026 The Honorable Howard Lutnick Secretary of Commerce U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20230 Dear Secretary Lutnick: We write to request that you take action against foreign mercena  more
Statement From R.I. Gov. McKee on the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Governor McKee on the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001 September 11, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI - In recognition of the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, Governor Dan McKee released the following statement: "Twenty-five years later, we still remember the Americans whose lives were tragically taken on September 11, 2001, and the families and loved ones who   more
Students make URI their home during festive move-in weekend
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 8 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Students make URI their home during festive move-in weekend * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 8, 2026 - As her family helped move her belongings from Queens, New York, into her residence hall at the University of Rhode Island, the reality of Chloe Breen's new home away from home began to sink in, making the moment feel surreal for her. That's a typical feeling for many new students who are experiencin  more
The Linc awaits: Temple and Penn State set for first meeting in a decade
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 8 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * The Linc awaits: Temple and Penn State set for first meeting in a decade * Temple will renew its in-state series against Penn State on Saturday, Sept. 12, at noon at Lincoln Financial Field. The Owls defeated Penn State 27-10 in their last meeting at the Linc in front of 69,176 fans on Sept. 5, 2015. The Owls defeated Penn State 27-10 in their last meeting at Lincoln Financial Field in front of 69,176   more
Traffic Fatalities Down Slightly in First Half of 2026, Preliminary NSC Analysis Shows
ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * Traffic Fatalities Down Slightly in First Half of 2026, Preliminary NSC Analysis Shows * WASHINGTON, D.C. - An estimated 18,460 lives were lost in motor vehicle crashes during the first six months of 2026, according to preliminary analysis by the National Safety Council. This represents a 2% decrease from the revised count for the first half of 2025, as overall miles driven in  more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Holds a Press Conference With Governor Hochul and Chancellor Kamar H. Samuels to Launch 2-K on First Day of School
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Mamdani Holds a Press Conference With Governor Hochul and Chancellor Kamar H. Samuels to Launch 2-K on First Day of School Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani: Good morning, everyone. It is a pleasure to be here in Washington Heights on the first day of school alongside Governor Hochul, Chancellor Samuels, parents, educators and an assortment of New York's cutest. I also want to acknowledge we h  more
U.S. Naval War College Holds Ceremony to Commemorate 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Sept. 11 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * U.S. Naval War College Holds Ceremony to Commemorate 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks * NEWPORT, R.I. - On the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) held its annual ceremony memorializing those killed - including 11 war college students and alumni - killed in the terrorist attacks that day. On that day a quarter century ago, two planes were hijacked and flow  more
U.S. Naval War College President Meets with Japan Self-Defense Force Education Leaders, Students
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Sept. 10 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * U.S. Naval War College President Meets with Japan Self-Defense Force Education Leaders, Students * U.S. Naval War College (NWC) President Rear Adm. Darryl Walker met with Vice Adm. Tetsuya Takada, Commandant of the Japan Joint Staff College, and Vice Adm. Hiroyuki Habuchi, President of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Command & Staff College, and their staffs in Tokyo during a series of pro  more
URI Forensic Lecture Series back on the crime beat this fall
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 9 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI Forensic Lecture Series back on the crime beat this fall * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 9, 2026 - The University of Rhode Island's Forensic Science Partnership lecture series is once again back on the crime beat, with several legal and forensic experts slated to visit the Kingston Campus every Friday afternoon this fall starting Sept. 11. In recent years, one of Rhode Island's more unique semina  more
URI set to host 2nd annual Technology Showcase Sept. 22
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 8 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI set to host 2nd annual Technology Showcase Sept. 22 * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sep. 8, 2026 - The University of Rhode Island will host its second annual Tech Showcase, Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Toray Commons in the Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering on the Kingston campus. The showcase will allow emerging research, technologies, and ventures from across the University to collab  more
URI study reveals how waist size and body mass index are associated with mortality in older adults
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 10 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI study reveals how waist size and body mass index are associated with mortality in older adults * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 10, 2026 - A longitudinal study led by University of Rhode Island researchers found that waist circumference and body mass index (BMI) provide distinct and complementary information about mortality risk among older adults. Previous studies examining BMI among older adults  more
URI to celebrate new Fine Arts Center with ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 14
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 10 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI to celebrate new Fine Arts Center with ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 14 * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 10, 2026 - On Monday, Sept. 14, University of Rhode Island leaders, students, elected officials and community members will celebrate the University's new Fine Arts Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, ringing in the next phase of URI's artistic and creative endeavors. The event will take pl  more
URI's Graduate School of Oceanography to host Science Saturday
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 11 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI's Graduate School of Oceanography to host Science Saturday * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 11, 2026 - The public is invited to a family-friendly day on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the University of Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay Campus, home of the Graduate School of Oceanography, Department of Ocean Engineering, and numerous other organizations, which together create a world-renowned community of coa  more
USGS Tracks Salt, Bacteria and Nutrient Loads Entering Scituate Reservoir
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued Data Report 1228, 'Streamflow, Water Quality, and Constituent Loads and Yields, Scituate Reservoir Drainage Area, Rhode Island, Water Year 2023,' by Kirk P. Smith. Prepared in cooperation with Providence Water, the report finds that monitored tributaries carried about 3,000 metric tons of chloride and 1,900 metric tons of sodium into Scituate Reservoir during water year 2023. The 40-page report was issued in 2026. Scituate Reser  more
USS Oscar Austin Holds Change of Command Ceremony
NAPLES, Italy, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa - U.S. 6th Fleet issued the following news: * * * USS Oscar Austin Holds Change of Command Ceremony * SOUDA BAY, Greece - Cmdr. Gerry Sellars relieved Cmdr. David Nicolas as commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) during a change of command ceremony held aboard Oscar Austin on Sept. 10, 2026. During Nicolas' tour, Oscar Austin maintained an unprecedented operational tem  more
Utah A.G. Brown Pushes FCC to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider' Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 12 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Brown pushes FCC to strengthen "Know Your Upstream Provider" rules to combat illegal robocalls SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Attorney General Derek Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to keep scammers from using the U.S. phone network   more
Va. A.G. Jones Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jay Jones and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using  more
Washington challenges gutting of federal Endangered Species Act protections
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 9 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington challenges gutting of federal Endangered Species Act protections * Attorney General Nick Brown today is co-leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general in two lawsuits to maintain protections for endangered and threatened species under threat by the federal administration. One was filed against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and another against FWS and t  more
Whitehouse & Cassidy Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Invest $10 Billion in Primary Care and Modernize Medicare Payments
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse & Cassidy Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Invest $10 Billion in Primary Care and Modernize Medicare Payments * Pay PCPs Act gives providers greater flexibility to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) reintroduced their legislation to better support and improve pay for high-quality pr  more
Whitehouse Urges Federal Judicial Center Not to Surrender to Climate Denial Campaign by Fossil Fuel Industry against Climate Science Manual
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Urges Federal Judicial Center Not to Surrender to Climate Denial Campaign by Fossil Fuel Industry against Climate Science Manual * U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Courts Subcommittee, sent a letter last week to the Federal Judicial Center (FJC), the research a  more