Tuesday - October 6, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Rhode Island

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A Beloved RWU Tradition Comes Full Circle for Alumnus Roy Marden '20
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Sept. 15 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * A Beloved RWU Tradition Comes Full Circle for Alumnus Roy Marden '20 * BRISTOL, R.I. - For Roy Marden '20, a connection to Roger Williams University that began as a student has continued into his career - and back to one of his favorite campus traditions. Six years after graduating, Marden now manages the fish market at his family's business, Captain Marden's Seafoods in Wellesley, Mass., a company  more
Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces Settlement With Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 18 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation September 17, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) - Alaska and 40 other states have reached a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest auto finance companies for $709.5m in debt relief and cash payments. This settlement resolves allegations that CAC originated   more
AG Brown co-leads coalition opposing attempt to gut U.S. Department of Agriculture
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 17 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown co-leads coalition opposing attempt to gut U.S. Department of Agriculture * Attorney General Nick Brown co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief Wednesday in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s thinly veiled attempt to drive large numbers of employees to resign by forcing them to move across the co  more
AG Brown sues to block new public charge rule from U.S. Department of Homeland Security
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown sues to block new public charge rule from U.S. Department of Homeland Security * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the new public charge rule from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The ne  more
AG Campbell Sues To Block Trump Administration's New Public Charge Rule
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues To Block Trump Administration's New Public Charge Rule * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined 21 other states and D.C. in suing to stop the Trump Administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland S  more
AG Nessel Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that Michigan, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement (PDF) with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to eligible consumers in c  more
AG Nessel Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule (PDF), which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS  more
AG's office secures protection for personal information of millions of drivers
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 18 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG's office secures protection for personal information of millions of drivers * Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 23 attorneys general secured a preliminary injunction that blocks the federal government from demanding the sensitive personal information of 17 million drivers who hold commercial driver's licenses, and from terminating more than $10 million in fed  more
American Bankers Association, 79 Co-signers Issue Letter to Senate Leaders Thune, Schumer
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Financial Services] (TNSletter) -- The American Bankers Association issued the following letter with 79 co-signers to Senate leaders John Thune and Charles Schumer: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - RE: Amend the Clarity Act to Preserve Local Lending   more
American Medical Association, 50 Organizations Issue Letter to Reps. Joyce, Murphy, Schrier
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- The American Medical Association issued the following letter with 50 organizations to Reps. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, and Kim Schrier, D-Washington: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 14, 2026 The Honorable John Joyce, MD U.S. House of Representatives 2102 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD U.S. House of Representatives 407 Cannon House Office Bu  more
Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: Look What You Made Me Sue - Rhode Island Homeowners Fight Back Against the "Taylor Swift Tax"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * Look What You Made Me Sue: Rhode Island Homeowners Fight Back Against the "Taylor Swift Tax" Sean Rowen 09/10/2026 Rhode Island lawmakers thought they had found the perfect taxpayers to target: owners of high-value second homes, including nonresidents who cannot vote them out of office. Now, those homeowners are taking the state to court. More than 40 property owners have filed a lawsuit challenging Rh  more
Another New England Offshore Wind Project Completes Construction
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 18 -- Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Another New England Offshore Wind Project Completes Construction * Wind projects in the region will continue to provide reliable, homegrown energy and prevent more than 3 million tons of carbon from fouling our air and lungs each year by replacing fossil fuels. Photo: Shutterstock September 18, 2026 (Boston, MA) - Revolution Wind has completed construction of its 65-turbine development of  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement With Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation September 17, 2026 PHOENIX - Attorney General Mayes announced that Arizona, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in conne  more
As Home-Heating Season Approaches, Reed, Collins, Murkowski & Colleagues Urge Trump Admin. to Swiftly Release LIHEAP Funding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * As Home-Heating Season Approaches, Reed, Collins, Murkowski & Colleagues Urge Trump Admin. to Swiftly Release LIHEAP Funding * WASHINGTON, DC - With energy costs rising and winter approaching, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) are leading a bipartisan push for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to release funds for the Low-Income H  more
As Trump Administration Imposes Immigration Hurdles on International Students and Researchers, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Congressman Jamie Raskin, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, and Congressman Sam Liccardo Introduce Legislation To Clear Barriers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Administration Imposes Immigration Hurdles on International Students and Researchers, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Congressman Jamie Raskin, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, and Congressman Sam Liccardo Introduce Legislation To Clear Barriers * Resolution would repeal the Department of Homeland Security rule that limits the time period that such individuals can remain in the United States  more
Attorney General Alan Wilson joins $694 million multistate settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corportation
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 18 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson joins $694 million multistate settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corportation * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that South Carolina, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief t  more
Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition Opposing Trump Administration's Attempt to Gut U.S. Department of Agriculture
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition Opposing Trump Administration's Attempt to Gut U.S. Department of Agriculture * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s thinly veiled attempt to drive large numbers of empl  more
Attorney General Bonta Continues Opposition to President Trump's Unlawful Tariff Regime, Urges Court of International Trade to Declare Trump's Third Attempt Illegal
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Continues Opposition to President Trump's Unlawful Tariff Regime, Urges Court of International Trade to Declare Trump's Third Attempt Illegal * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Bonta, as part of a coalition of 25 states, filed an amicus brief in the Court of International Trade in Learning Resources v. Trump, a case challenging President Trump's latest  more
Attorney General Bonta Joins Nationwide Bipartisan Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender, Returns $6.86 Million in Restitution and Debt Relief to Affected California Consumers
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Nationwide Bipartisan Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender, Returns $6.86 Million in Restitution and Debt Relief to Affected California Consumers * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 40 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest auto financ  more
Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting * Eligible voters urged to make their voices heard this November OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to leave in place a l  more
Attorney General Bonta Sues to Block Trump Administration's Cruel New Public Charge Rule
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues to Block Trump Administration's Cruel New Public Charge Rule * Dramatic expansion of who is considered a "public charge" would force millions to choose between protecting their pathway to citizenship and access to healthcare or food assistance for themselves and their families SAN FRANCISCO -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, co-leading a m  more
Attorney General Clark Announces Settlement With Credit Acceptance Corporation
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 18 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Announces Settlement With Credit Acceptance Corporation * Attorney General Charity Clark today announced a bipartisan, multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), resolving allegations that CAC originated loans the company knew, or should have known, consumers could not afford. Under the settlement, joined by 40 state attorneys general, C  more
Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Opposing Attempt to gut U.S. Department of Agriculture
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 17 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Opposing Attempt to gut U.S. Department of Agriculture * Attorney General Charity Clark joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief today in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s thinly veiled attempt to drive large numbers of employees to resign by forcing them to move acr  more
Attorney General Clark Secures Preliminary Injunction Over Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 18 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Secures Preliminary Injunction Over Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information * Attorney General Charity Clark and a coalition of 24 other attorneys general and states announced a U.S. District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of sta  more
Attorney General Clark Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 14 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump Administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) pol  more
Attorney General Ford Co-Leads Coalition to Secure Yet Another Win in USPS Election Rule Case, Supreme Court Decision Ensures USPS Will Not Disrupt 2026 Voting by Mail
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 14 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Co-Leads Coalition to Secure Yet Another Win in USPS Election Rule Case, Supreme Court Decision Ensures USPS Will Not Disrupt 2026 Voting by Mail * Carson City, NV - Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced the Supreme Court has blocked a new rule by the United States Postal Service (USPS) that would have undermined vote-by-mail systems ahead  more
Attorney General Griffin Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * #Griffin: 'I am pleased that this issue has been resolved and trust that CAC will no longer prey on vulnerable Arkansans' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance Cor  more
Attorney General Hilgers Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 17 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that Nebraska, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connecti  more
Attorney General James Leads Major Challenge to Trump Administration's Attack on Immigrant Families
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Major Challenge to Trump Administration's Attack on Immigrant Families * September 14, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt a catastrophic new Trump administration policy that would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of   more
Attorney General James Secures $700 Million from Abusive Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $700 Million from Abusive Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * September 17, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured $700 million, including more than $630 million in debt relief for consumers, from Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), an auto lender that specializes in subprime loans to consumers with low  more
Attorney General James Secures Over $9 Million for New York from Abbott Laboratories for Manufacturing Potentially Unsafe Baby Formula
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures Over $9 Million for New York from Abbott Laboratories for Manufacturing Potentially Unsafe Baby Formula * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that baby formula manufacturer Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) will pay more than $384 million to states and the federal government, including more than $9.3 million to New York. Attor  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $694 Million Settlement Over Predatory Auto Loans
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $694 Million Settlement Over Predatory Auto Loans * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general reached a $694 million settlement over predatory lending practices with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the country's largest auto finance companies. The settlement includes about $7.5  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Trump administration's public charge rule
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 14 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Trump administration's public charge rule * Sept. 14, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of   more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $694 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH SUBPRIME AUTO LENDER CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $694 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH SUBPRIME AUTO LENDER CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 41 states, secured a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers across the country in connection with their car l  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES ATTEMPT TO GUT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES ATTEMPT TO GUT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, today filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) thinly veiled attempt to drive large numbers of employees to resign by forcing them to move across the country.  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION BLOCKING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL DEMAND OF CDL DRIVERS' PERSONAL INFORMATION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION BLOCKING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL DEMAND OF CDL DRIVERS' PERSONAL INFORMATION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 24 attorneys general announcing a U.S. District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of state-owne  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TO BLOCK TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PUBLIC CHARGE RULE
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TO BLOCK TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PUBLIC CHARGE RULE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawfully using public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Sec  more
Attorney General Rayfield Delivers Win for Oregon Drivers Trapped in Predatory Auto Loans
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 17 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Delivers Win for Oregon Drivers Trapped in Predatory Auto Loans * #Oregon and 40 other states part of $694M settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest subprime auto lenders, that will deliver $694 million in cash and   more
Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Trump Administration Rule Punishing Immigrants
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 14 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Trump Administration Rule Punishing Immigrants * Attorney General Dan Rayfield took action against the Trump administration today to stop a new rule that would punish immigrants for using public benefits they're legally allowed to use, like Medicaid and food assistance. The rule would let immigration officers deny green cards to people simply  more
Attorney General Schwalb Announces Subprime Auto Lender Will Pay $380,000 for Taking Advantage of DC Car Buyers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Schwalb Announces Subprime Auto Lender Will Pay $380,000 for Taking Advantage of DC Car Buyers * Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced that the District of Columbia, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a $694 million settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest auto finance compani  more
Attorney General Tong Announces $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined 40 other state attorneys general announcing a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) to direct $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with   more
Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined 21 other states and D.C. in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Sec  more
Binghamton University Anthropology Department Selected for National Career Readiness Initiative
BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 18 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University Anthropology Department selected for national career readiness initiative A partnership with the Anthropology Career Readiness Network will strengthen students' preparation for careers in industry, government, and the nonprofit sector September 16, 2026 Binghamton University's Anthropology Department has been selected to participate in the Departmental Advisory Initiative (DAI), a   more
Bob Woodruff, award-winning ABC News correspondent,to deliver annual Amanpour lecture
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 16 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Bob Woodruff, award-winning ABC News correspondent,to deliver annual Amanpour lecture * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 16, 2026 - Bob Woodruff, an award-winning correspondent for ABC News who has covered the world's most influential stories over the last three decades, will deliver the University of Rhode Island's 2026 Christiane Amanpour Lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 4 p.m. in the Robert J. Higgins   more
CAIR Welcomes Rhode Island Resolution Rejecting Anti-Islam Hate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Welcomes Rhode Island Resolution Rejecting Anti-Islam Hate September 16, 2026 The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the approval of the "Hate Has No Place Resolution" by leaders in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. The South Kingstown Town Council passed the resolution on Monday night follo  more
CAP Analysis Urges States To Pursue the Long Game on Energy Affordability
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSbrep) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2026: * * * CAP Analysis Urges States To Pursue the Long Game on Energy Affordability Washington, D.C. -- As electricity costs rise, a new analysis from the Center for American Progress shows how the most successful responses by state officials are those that protect consumers today while continuing to invest in energy efficiency and clean energy resources that lower bills over ti  more
Celebrating our rights on Constitution Day 2026
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 14 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Celebrating our rights on Constitution Day 2026 * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 14, 2026 - The University of Rhode Island is celebrating Constitution Day on Wednesday, Sept. 16, giving students the chance to explore topics surrounding the United States' founding document and engage with the larger Rhode Island community prior to national Constitution Day. A Volunteer & Community Engagement Fair will  more
Clark University alum Eric Macksoud '13 to compete on new season of 'Survivor'
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 16 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Clark University alum Eric Macksoud '13 to compete on new season of 'Survivor' * #'I present as laid back and easygoing, but inside the wheels are turning' When season 51 of "Survivor" premieres on Wednesday, Sept. 23, Clarkies will see a familiar face. Eric Macksoud '13 is among the castaways marooned on the islands of Fiji, competing for a chance to win $1 million on the hit CBS program. Macksoud, who  more
Colorado joins $694M nationwide settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 17 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Colorado joins $694M nationwide settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * Sept. 17, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today that Colorado, along with 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans. CAC   more
Columbia University School of the Arts: Playwriting Alum Mo Holmes '26 Receives the 2026 Yale Drama Prize
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- The Columbia University School of the Arts issued the following news: * * * Playwriting Alum Mo Holmes '26 Receives the 2026 Yale Drama Prize By Eve Bromberg September 16, 2026 Playwright, librettist, and dramaturg Mo Holmes '26 has been awarded the 2026 Yale Drama Prize for her play Amanda. Holmes's play was selected by Pulitzer- and Tony-winning playwright and current Yale faculty member Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Past recipients of this prize include playwright and Nor  more
Congressman Amo, Colleagues, Launch Report Detailing Policy Ideas for Creating a Thriving Economy in the 120th Congress
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSrep) -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Amo, Colleagues, Launch Report Detailing Policy Ideas for Creating a Thriving Economy in the 120th Congress * Washington, DC - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) joined the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Institute and eight House colleagues to release the Thriving Economy Project, a first-of-its-kind report offering more than 800 policy recommendations for  more
Construction Employment Increases In August From A Year Ago In 35 States And D.C.; 31 States Add Jobs From July To August As Association Warns Of Risks From Policies
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 18 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases In August From A Year Ago In 35 States And D.C.; 31 States Add Jobs From July To August As Association Warns Of Risks From Policies * Ohio and Louisiana Top Rankings between August 2025 and August 2026, While California and New Hampshire Trail; Ohio and Mississippi Top Monthly Gainers, While Colorado and Rhode Island Ex  more
Court Strikes Down Trump's EPA Cancellation of $7B Solar for All Program
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 18 -- Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Court Strikes Down Trump's EPA Cancellation of $7B Solar for All Program * September 18, 2026 (Boston, MA) - A federal judge has ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency unlawfully canceled the $7 billion Solar for All program, striking down the agency's decision to end a nationwide program designed to lower electricity bills and bring affordable solar power to families and communiti  more
Curtain rises on new era for URI's Fine Arts Center
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 14 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Curtain rises on new era for URI's Fine Arts Center * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 15, 2026 - The resonant sounds of trumpets, joyful show tunes, thunderous applause and the subtle, yet climatic snip of a pair of scissors inside the University of Rhode Island's new Fine Arts Center helped ring in a monumental day on the Kingston Campus that has been years in the making. Several hundred attendees, i  more
DGA Statement on Rhode Island GOP Primary Results
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Rhode Island GOP Primary Results Sep 16, 2026 DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper released the following statement in response to Aaron Guckian becoming the Republican nominee for governor in Rhode Island: "At a time when Donald Trump is using Republican governors across the country to implement his agenda that jacks up costs on working families, Rhode Island can't go backw  more
Discovery on neural wiring could unlock paths toward treatment of spinal cord injury, stroke
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 16 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Discovery on neural wiring could unlock paths toward treatment of spinal cord injury, stroke * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -A new discovery by neuroscientists at Brown University's Carney Institute for Brain Science challenges long-held beliefs in neurobiology about how neurons extend axons to reach their targets. Published in PNAS, the findings provide what the authors call a "genetic atlas" of   more
DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Target $245M in COVID Loan Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Continue Expanding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Target $245M in COVID Loan Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Continue Expanding 44 U.S. Attorney's Offices, along with 20 federal and state investigative agencies, participate in summer SBA fraud enforcement surge - Today, the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division along with the Small Business Administratio  more
Dr. Mae Jemison, first woman of color to go into space, to deliver Sept. 22 URI Honors Colloquium lecture
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 14 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Dr. Mae Jemison, first woman of color to go into space, to deliver Sept. 22 URI Honors Colloquium lecture * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 14, 2026 - Dr. Mae Jemison has spent her entire aerospace career integrating the physical and social sciences with art and culture to spark innovation and build meaningful solutions to critical problems facing the world. Jemison is an American engineer, physician,  more
Fall Career Fair to feature 60+ employers
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Fall Career Fair to feature 60+ employers * The Career Connections Center is welcoming more than 60 employers to campus for the annual Fall Career Fair this Thursday, Sept. 17, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Kneller Athletic Center. Employers will represent a variety of industries including business, government, social services, healthcare, media and advertising, and more. The fair gives students a chance t  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Employer Cheat Sheet for Workplace Laws Taking Effect in October 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 19 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * Employer Cheat Sheet for Workplace Laws Taking Effect in October 2026 Sep 18, 2026 The seasons are changing, and so are workplace laws for many states across the country. Employers operating in certain states will see new legislation take effect in October on issues ranging from pay transparency to "captive audience" meetings to immigration-related notices. Here's your employer cheat sheet to some   more
Franklin Foot Care Urges CMS to Reevaluate Practice Expense Supply Pricing and Clinical Time for Wound Therapy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 1, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: CMS-1848-P - Comment on the Proposed Revaluation of CPT 97610 (Low-Frequency, Non-Contact, Non-Thermal Ultrasound Wound Therapy) and Associated  more
Geology underfoot: Public invited to join field trips focused on Rhode Island landscape
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 15 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Geology underfoot: Public invited to join field trips focused on Rhode Island landscape * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 15, 2026 - University of Rhode Island geosciences students get to welcome an event that hasn't happened at URI since before they were born-and the larger public is also welcome to join and be a student of geology for a day (or two). Hosted by URI this year, the annual New England I  more
Giant Birds Soar Together in Cal Poly Universities 2027 Rose Float Design
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, Sept. 17 -- California Polytechnic State University issued the following news: * * * Giant Birds Soar Together in Cal Poly Universities 2027 Rose Float Design * Cal Poly Universities' 78th Rose Parade float, "Soaring as One," depicts a vibrant flock of flying and usually flightless birds soaring together through a colorful, sunset sky, celebrating the Tournament of Roses' Parade theme of "Welcome" by sharing a story of inclusivity, acceptance and belonging. The  more
Giant Birds Soar Together in Cal Poly Universities Rose Float Design
POMONA, California, Sept. 17 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * Giant Birds Soar Together in Cal Poly Universities Rose Float Design * Cal Poly Universities' 78th Rose Parade float, "Soaring as One," depicts a vibrant flock of flying and usually flightless birds soaring together through a colorful, sunset sky. The design celebrates the Tournament of Roses' Parade theme of "Welcome" by sharing a story of inclusivity, acceptance and belonging. T  more
Governor Healey Announces New Milestone for MBTA Safety Improvements
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Announces New Milestone for MBTA Safety Improvements * BOSTON -Governor Maura Healey today announced a major new milestone representing the continued turnaround at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) over the past four years. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) formally closed its years-long review of the Department of Public Utilities' (DPU)   more
Governor Lamont and Acting Commissioner Cimino Statements on Revolution Wind Successfully Installing Its Final Turbine
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont and Acting Commissioner Cimino Statements on Revolution Wind Successfully Installing Its Final Turbine * (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Acting Commissioner Emma Cimino released the following statements regarding the Revolution Wind offshore wind project's successful installation of its 65th a  more
Grim Milestone: Diesel Tops $6 per Gallon in RI
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Grim Milestone: Diesel Tops $6 per Gallon in RI * CRANSTON, RI -President Trump's war of choice with Iran is in its sixth month and now diesel prices in Rhode Island have surged past $6 per gallon for the first time, to $6.03, below the national average of $6.20, according to AAA. Considered one of the essential fuels for the U.S. economy, diesel is used to power everything from trucks to tracto  more
Inaugural national service award recognizes fourteen state agriculture commissioners, secretaries and directors
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 14 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Inaugural national service award recognizes fourteen state agriculture commissioners, secretaries and directors * Press Release PORTLAND, Maine - The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture commenced a new, annual "Years of Service Ceremony" to honor NASDA members for years of service to their st  more
Indo-Pacific Military Leaders Gather for 2026 U.S. Naval War College Flag-Level Course in Hawaii
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Sept. 14 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * Indo-Pacific Military Leaders Gather for 2026 U.S. Naval War College Flag-Level Course in Hawaii * Senior military leaders from 19 Indo-Pacific nations came together to explore combined maritime command-and-control concepts and mechanisms as the U.S. Naval War College's (NWC) College of Maritime Operational Warfare completed its Combined Force Maritime Component Commander (CFMCC) flag course in Pearl Ha  more
Is America still a democracy? A plurality of Americans say "no."
NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Sept. 16 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news: * * * Is America still a democracy? A plurality of Americans say "no." * A plurality of Americans now say the U.S. is not a democracy, with independent and self-identified progressive voters the most skeptical: 61 percent of Democrats and nearly half of Independents say it is now a dictatorship, the latest poll from Salve Regina University's Pell Center found. Republicans have a less pessimistic view, wi  more
KnowledgeWorks: Education Glossary - Personalized, Competency-based Learning
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 16 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * Education Glossary: Personalized, Competency-based Learning Common terms and phrases KnowledgeWorks uses when talking about personalized, competency-based learning environments September 15, 2026 - This education glossary from KnowledgeWorks defines commonly used terms related to personalized learning, competency based learning, student-centered learning and more. These definitions reflect the language Knowled  more
Md. A.G. Brown Secures Preliminary Injunction Blocking Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 19 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Secures Preliminary Injunction Blocking Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information 9/18/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 24 attorneys general announced a U.S. District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of  more
Md. A.G. Brown Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to penalize immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new D  more
N.C. Public Instruction Dept. Awarded Nearly $4 Million to Help Students Show the Skills That Matter After Graduation
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release: * * * Monday, September 14, 2026 NCDPI Awarded Nearly $4 Million to Help Students Show the Skills That Matter After Graduation Federal grant will expand Skills for the Future to 6,000 more students and 250 more teachers, giving families a fuller picture of what their children can do - Thousands more North Carolina students will soon be able to show colleges, employers  more
N.H. A.G. Formella Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement With Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 19 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * September 18, 2026 Attorney General John M. Formella Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with the attorneys general of 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's l  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Challenges Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Challenges Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule DHS Rule Seeks to Punish Immigrants Entitled to Assistance for Seeking Vital Benefits - TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in suing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over its unlawful public charge rule, which would   more
N.J. A.G. Davenport: New Jersey Announces $694 Million Settlement With Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation For Making Unaffordable, Designed-To-Fail Loans
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey Announces $694 Million Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation For Making Unaffordable, Designed-To-Fail Loans New Jersey and 40 States Hold CAC Accountable After CFPB Permanently Dropped Its Enforcement Action in 2025 September 17, 2026 Office of The Attorney General - Jennifer Davenport, Attorney General Division of Consumer Affai  more
New GAO Report Underscores Need for Reed's Rebuild America's Schools Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * New GAO Report Underscores Need for Reed's Rebuild America's Schools Act * WASHINGTON, DC - School infrastructure has an outsized impact on learning. But a new report from the nonpartisan U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) shows that more needs to be done to help school districts shore up school facilities and ensure students have access to safe, modern, and inviting learning environment  more
New StrengthenHER study aims to help women 50-75 build strength and preserve independence
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 18 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * New StrengthenHER study aims to help women 50-75 build strength and preserve independence * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 18, 2026 - Researchers at the University of Rhode Island are recruiting Rhode Island participants for StrengthenHER, a multi-year national research study launching in October, designed to help women ages 50 to 75 reduce their risk of sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass  more
Nova Southeastern University: Retagged Whale Shark Smashes World Record For Longest Ever Shark Track
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Sept. 18 -- Nova Southeastern University issued the following news release: * * * Retagged Whale Shark Smashes World Record For Longest Ever Shark Track September 18, 2026 The Guy Harvey Foundation (GHF), a not-for-profit entity dedicated to protecting marine life and introducing the next generation to the ocean through education and scientific research, in partnership with Mexican conservation organization Ch'ooj Ajauil AC, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and th  more
NUWC Division Newport's leadership calls for 'radical collaboration' with industry partners during Defense Innovation Days
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport's leadership calls for 'radical collaboration' with industry partners during Defense Innovation Days * NEWPORT, R.I. - To solve complex U.S. Navy problems and swiftly deliver game-changing capabilities to the undersea fleet, it will take "radical collaboration" with industry partners. That was the message delivered by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport Technic  more
Okla. A.G. Drummond Reaches Settlement With Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 18 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Drummond reaches settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 17, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today that Oklahoma and 40 other states have entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC). CAC will provide $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans.  more
Padilla, Durbin, Blumenthal, Whitehouse, Jayapal, Raskin Introduce Resolution to Block Trump Administration Rule Restricting International Students, Exchange Visitors, and Foreign Journalists
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Durbin, Blumenthal, Whitehouse, Jayapal, Raskin Introduce Resolution to Block Trump Administration Rule Restricting International Students, Exchange Visitors, and Foreign Journalists * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judi  more
Pedaling toward Providence: En route to Brown, first-year student bikes 2,000 miles across the U.S.
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 17 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Pedaling toward Providence: En route to Brown, first-year student bikes 2,000 miles across the U.S. * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Brown's newest students traveled to campus from across the world via many modes of transportation, including planes, trains and automobiles -and at least one bicycle. First-year student Theodore Niemeyer Lam made much of the trip from the West Coast to the East Coast   more
Phillips 66 and ConocoPhillips Warned Justice Alito His Oil Investments Face Material Risk From Climate Lawsuits For Years; Their Trade Association, Suncor and Exxon Briefed Him on How to Eliminate that Risk
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 17 [Category: Consumer Services] -- Consumer Watchdog posted the following news release: * * * Phillips 66 and ConocoPhillips Warned Justice Alito His Oil Investments Face Material Risk From Climate Lawsuits For Years; Their Trade Association, Suncor and Exxon Briefed Him on How to Eliminate that Risk * Documents On File At The Supreme Court Of The United States And The Securities And Exchange Commission Establish That Justice Alito Has A Direct Financial Inter  more
President's Spotlight: Dr. Vacchi, Dr. Zwilling and the Assessment Committee
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Sept. 14 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * President's Spotlight: Dr. Vacchi, Dr. Zwilling and the Assessment Committee * Through the end of my time here at the U.S. Naval War College, I'm regularly highlighting 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 be an occasion I want to draw more attention to. These short 'Pre  more
Protect Our Care: ICYMI - Trump Administration Continues Its Sham PR Campaign After Gutting Rural Health Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * ICYMI: Trump Administration Continues Its Sham PR Campaign After Gutting Rural Health Care September 14, 2026 Washington, D.C. -- The Trump administration continues to tout new "investments" in rural health care, but communities across the country are being left to pick up the pieces from Trump and Republicans massive health care cuts. Last year, Donald Trump and Republicans slashed more than $1 trillion from Medicaid   more
R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Successfully Defend Voting by Mail
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 16 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition successfully defend voting by mail Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement following the Unites States Supreme Court's decision blocking the Trump Administration from implementing unlawful restrictions on voting by mail in the 2026 election. "Today, the Supreme Court overwhelmingly re  more
R.I. A.G. Neronha: Westerly Man to Serve More Than 8 Years in State Prison for DUI Crash That Killed a 31-Year-Old Pedestrian
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 18 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release: * * * Westerly man to serve more than 8 years in state prison for DUI crash that killed a 31-year-old pedestrian September 17, 2026 Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Westerly man has been sentenced in Washington County Superior Court to serve 8.5 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) for driving under the influence, resulting in a crash t  more
R.I. continues to climb out of economic recession, says URI economist
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 18 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * R.I. continues to climb out of economic recession, says URI economist * WHAT: Rhode Island's economic performance for July has exceeded what aggregate numbers indicate, providing further evidence that the state is in the early stages of emerging from a shallow recession, according to University of Rhode Island economist Leonard Lardaro. July's Current Conditions Index value of 50 marks the fou  more
Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Hearing on Innovation in Disaster Prevention
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Hearing on Innovation in Disaster Prevention * (Washington, DC) -Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a Full Committee hearing titled, Innovation in Disaster Prevention: Advancing Technology for Prediction and Response. Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren's (D-CA) opening statement as prepared for the record is below: Good  more
Researchers reveal warm heart of Mars, with help from gravity and orbiting spacecraft
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 14 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Researchers reveal warm heart of Mars, with help from gravity and orbiting spacecraft * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -The satellites that orbit the Moon and Mars have provided scientists with a wealth of information about the surfaces of those other worlds. They have found traces of water on the Moon and spied potentially habitable surface environments on Mars. For all that success, using those t  more
RI Gets $1 Million Federal Grant to Strengthen 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * RI Gets $1 Million Federal Grant to Strengthen 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline * Providence, RI - September is National Suicide Prevention Month - a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, share resources, and strengthen connections that can help save lives. To mark the occasion and highlight the importance of mental health services, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Repres  more
Salve's Aryana Wilson '27 helps Caribbean women's national hockey team capture a title
NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Sept. 17 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news: * * * Salve's Aryana Wilson '27 helps Caribbean women's national hockey team capture a title * When Aryana Wilson '27 was finishing high school, she wasn't entirely sure college hockey was in her future. She had been playing since she was five years old, but as her senior year approached, doubts crept in. Did she still want to play? Was she good enough to compete at the college level? Four years later, W  more
Sen. Whitehouse Issues Letter to Federal Judicial Center Director Rosenberg
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, issued the following letter to Federal Judicial Center Director Robin Rosenberg: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 1, 2026 The Honorable Robin Rosenberg Director Federal Judicial Center One Columbus Circle NE Washington, D.C. 20002 Dear Director Rosenberg: I write with disappointme  more
Sen. Whitehouse Slams Latest in Long String of Trump EPA Giveaways to Polluters
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Slams Latest in Long String of Trump EPA Giveaways to Polluters September 14, 2026 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today issued the following statement after the EPA scrapped rules that limit emissions from powe  more
Sens. Wyden, Warren, Whitehouse Issue Letter to Secretary of State Rubio, Treasury Secretary Bessent on U.S. Custody of Venezuelan Revenues
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following letter with Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the U.S. custody of Venezuelan revenues: * * * Here is   more
Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general (AGs) are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen requirements aimed at preventing scammers from using U.S. phone networks to make illegal robocalls. The coalition is asking the  more
Southern Environmental Law Center: Court Strikes Down Trump's EPA Cancellation of $7 Billion Solar for All Program
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * September 18, 2026 Court Strikes Down Trump's EPA Cancellation of $7 Billion Solar for All Program Federal judge rules agency unlawfully ended program aimed at lowering energy bills and expanding access to solar Washington D.C. - A federal judge has ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency unlawfully canceled the $7 billion Solar for All program, striking down the ag  more
Statement From R.I. Gov. McKee on the Installation of Final Revolution Wind Turbine
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 19 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Governor McKee on the Installation of Final Revolution Wind Turbine September 18, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI -- Today, Governor Dan McKee issued the following statement after the final turbine was installed at the Revolution Wind project. "From the beginning, we said we would see Revolution Wind through to the end. Today, with all 65 turbines standing, Rhode Island ha  more
Study: Young military veterans have higher 'forever chemical' levels than non-veterans
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 14 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Study: Young military veterans have higher 'forever chemical' levels than non-veterans * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called forever chemicals because of their long-lasting presence in humans and the environment, are commonly found in consumer and industrial products. When Brown University researchers examined PFAS levels in the blood serum of Unit  more
Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti 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 help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone networ  more
Two Salve business alums build careers at New York Yacht Club
NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Sept. 14 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news: * * * Two Salve business alums build careers at New York Yacht Club * By Karen Carlo Ruhren In early 2025, in search of an events coordinator, Julie Kasley '03 sifted through hundreds of resumes from applicants. The special events director at New York Yacht Club (NYYC) Harbour Court in Newport knew she needed someone with particular qualities. Positive energy, extraordinary flexibility and razor-sharp log  more
Two URI students create 'Rhode Island Elections Project' website to educate community on state races
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 15 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Two URI students create 'Rhode Island Elections Project' website to educate community on state races * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 15, 2026 - For local voters, the endless barrage of messages and campaign promises from those seeking elective office can be overwhelming. So much so that voters may still be undecided as to who to cast their ballot for as they near election day. Two University of Rhod  more
U.S. Naval War College Holds Maritime Advanced Warfighting School Graduation
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Sept. 16 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * U.S. Naval War College Holds Maritime Advanced Warfighting School Graduation * NEWPORT, R.I.-The U.S. Naval War College's (NWC) Maritime Advanced Warfighting School (MAWS) graduated 37 students during a ceremony held onboard Naval Station Newport, Sept. 10, 2026. The purpose of the course is to teach naval and joint operational planning and leadership skills to selected active-duty officers for follow-  more
U.S. Naval War College Hosts Forum on Industry and War
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Sept. 17 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * U.S. Naval War College Hosts Forum on Industry and War * NEWPORT, R.I.-The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) hosted the first Forum on Industry and War at its Newport, Rhode Island, campus on Sept. 15. The inaugural NWC Forum on Industry and War aimed to strengthen warfighters' understanding of the defense industrial base (DIB) and the critical role industry plays in preparing for, deterring, fighting, sus  more
URI Academic Enhancement Center unveils new drop-in space
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 17 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI Academic Enhancement Center unveils new drop-in space * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 18, 2026 - A new school year at the University of Rhode Island brings firsts, changes and new challenges. For many students that means new environments, classes and schedules. For them, balancing homework, activities and work can be daunting; however, there to help students navigate these challenges is URI's A  more
URI biomedical engineering professor receives NIH R01 award to advance multimodal neurotechnology and motor brain research
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 16 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI biomedical engineering professor receives NIH R01 award to advance multimodal neurotechnology and motor brain research * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 16, 2026 - Associate professor and biomedical engineering acting chair at the University of Rhode Island Yalda Shahriari has received a $1.015 million R01 research grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop an innovative multimodal neu  more
URI College of Nursing welcomes nurse scientist, palliative care expert to faculty ranks
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 18 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI College of Nursing welcomes nurse scientist, palliative care expert to faculty ranks * KINGSTON, R.I. -Sept. 18, 2026 -Strengthening the University of Rhode Island's commitment to advancing nursing knowledge, preparing future nurse leaders, and expanding access to high-quality care for those with serious illness, the URI College of Nursing welcomed Sean Reed as associate professor and Miri  more
URI student's nonprofit provides food and sense of purpose for unhoused population
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 16 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI student's nonprofit provides food and sense of purpose for unhoused population * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 16, 2026 - Three years ago Lucas Johnson founded a nonprofit organization to provide unhoused individuals with an immediate need for nourishment and a more lasting need of having a sense of purpose. Johnson's organization, Sandwich Party Sunday, makes and distributes peanut butter and j  more
URI's Be 5K Walk/Run for Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention set for Oct. 17
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 16 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI's Be 5K Walk/Run for Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention set for Oct. 17 * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 16, 2026 - The University of Rhode Island will host its 18th annual Be 5K Walk/Run for Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention on Saturday, Oct. 17, on URI's Kingston Campus. The race, which is open to the public, will benefit URI's Heather Fund, which supports services and   more
Va. A.G. Jay Jones Announces $694 Million Settlement With Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Announces $694 Million Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation Agreement provides $19 million for Virginia, with $2 million in restitution for impacted Virginians - RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones announced that Virginia, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit A  more
Va. A.G. Jones Secures Preliminary Injunction Over Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Secures Preliminary Injunction Over Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones and a coalition of 24 attorneys general announced a U.S. District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of state-owned rec  more
Va. A.G. Jones Stops Trump Administration's Illegal USPS Mail Voting Rule
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Stops Trump Administration's Illegal USPS Mail Voting Rule Supreme Court rules in favor of coalition, blocking chaotic and burdensome requirements on Virginia's vote-by-mail systems ahead of 2026 midterms - RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones and a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania won in the Supreme Court, following t  more
WA consumers get financial relief through auto lender settlement
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 17 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA consumers get financial relief through auto lender settlement * Hundreds of Washington consumers will receive restitution through a $694 million multistate settlement with the subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC). The company will provide cash and debt relief to consumers nationwide to resolve allegations the company steered them into risky loans they   more
With input from local community, Brown revises plan for new economics building
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 15 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * With input from local community, Brown revises plan for new economics building * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Brown University has substantially revised its preliminary plans for a new, unified home for its world-class economics department on its College Hill campus. By shifting the proposed building site to the corner of Brook and Charlesfield streets in Providence, the revised plan will support  more