Tuesday - October 6, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Rhode Island

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'This is not inevitable': Brown University professor weighs in on the future of AI
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 21 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * 'This is not inevitable': Brown University professor weighs in on the future of AI * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Even by Silicon Valley standards, things have been moving incredibly quickly in the world of AI over the past few weeks. Late last month, OpenAI revealed that some AI agents it was testing had escaped their sequestered sandbox, jumped on the internet and hacked into Hugging Face, a sh  more
A.G. Davenport: New Jersey Joins Multistate LabCorp Settlement Over 2019 Data Breach Impacting More Than 400,000 New Jerseyans
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 25 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey Joins Multistate LabCorp Settlement Over 2019 Data Breach Impacting More Than 400,000 New Jerseyans September 24, 2026 TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that LabCorp will pay more than $2.2 million and strengthen its data-security practices under a multistate settlement resolving an investigation i  more
AbbVie Urges CMS to Mandate Complete Reporting to Prescription Drug Repository
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and   more
Acting A.G. Mills Announces Settlement With Labcorp Over Data Breach That Affected the Personal Data of Alaskans
JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 26 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces Settlement with Labcorp over Data Breach That Affected the Personal Data of Alaskans September 25, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) - Acting Attorney General Cori Mills has announced that Alaska, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp") after a multistate investigation into the 2019 data br  more
After Denial of Emergency Aid for Blizzard, Amo, Friedman Introduce Bill to Stop Trump's Politicization of Disaster Aid
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * After Denial of Emergency Aid for Blizzard, Amo, Friedman Introduce Bill to Stop Trump's Politicization of Disaster Aid * Washington, DC - Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) and Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, Congresswoman Laura Friedman (D-CA-30) introduced the Disaster R  more
AG Brown and bipartisan coalition call on Congress to protect Americans from unchecked AI development
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 24 (TNSida) -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown and bipartisan coalition call on Congress to protect Americans from unchecked AI development * Artificial intelligence systems that escape human control pose potentially catastrophic harms, and Congress must establish federal oversight and a system of international cooperation to ensure the safety of AI model development, Attorney General Nick Brown and a b  more
AG Campbell Files Lawsuits Challenging Illegal Offshore Wind Buyouts
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 22 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Files Lawsuits Challenging Illegal Offshore Wind Buyouts * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined seven other attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration to block two deals that would cancel four planned offshore wind projects-projects that would have supplied New England with reliable, affordable energy-in exchang  more
AG Campbell Wins Lawsuit Protecting Essential Social Services From Trump Attack
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 22 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Wins Lawsuit Protecting Essential Social Services From Trump Attack * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell released the following statement after winning her lawsuit stopping the Trump Administration's unlawful attempt to gut essential health, education, and social service programs for low-income families. "This victory protects ac  more
AG Nessel Secures Order Protecting CDL Drivers' Personal Information
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 21 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Order Protecting CDL Drivers' Personal Information * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel 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 records containing the sensitive personal information of 17   more
America First Legal Files Federal Complaint About Rhode Island School District Hiding Students' "Gender Transitions" from Parents
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Files Federal Complaint About Rhode Island School District Hiding Students' "Gender Transitions" from Parents * Today, America First Legal (AFL) filed a formal complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Department of Education (ED), calling for a federal investigation into Rhode Island's South Kingstown School Distr  more
Amo Celebrates the Advancement of Reforms to Strengthen America's Diplomatic Corps
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Celebrates the Advancement of Reforms to Strengthen America's Diplomatic Corps * WASHINGTON, DC - House Foreign Affairs Committee Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) celebrated the House passage of the Foreign Service Modernization Act, which will strengthen America's diplomatic corps and give Foreign Service Officers the tools they need to meet today's national security challenges. Congressma  more
As EPA Rolls Back Power Plant Emissions Rules, Whitehouse & Casten Introduce New Legislation to Restore Agency's Core Mission
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * As EPA Rolls Back Power Plant Emissions Rules, Whitehouse & Casten Introduce New Legislation to Restore Agency's Core Mission September 22, 2026 Environmental Health Restoration Act would reinstate pre-Trump environmental safeguards and hold polluters accountable Washington, D.C. - Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ra  more
As Super El Nino Looms, Amo Leads 41 Lawmakers Calling for NOAA to Prepare
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * As Super El Nino Looms, Amo Leads 41 Lawmakers Calling for NOAA to Prepare * WASHINGTON, DC - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) led 41 lawmakers in calling on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrator Neil Jacobs to detail how the agency is preparing for a potentially historic Super El Nino and ensuring Americans have the forecasts, warnings, and data they need to st  more
At Brown Invents Startup Challenge, investors get a firsthand look at Brown-born ventures
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 24 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * At Brown Invents Startup Challenge, investors get a firsthand look at Brown-born ventures * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -A smart wound-care platform that detects and responds to infection in real time. A buoy system that permanently removes polluting nutrients from lakes to help prevent toxic algae blooms. An antisense oligonucleotide technology designed to target BIN1, a risk factor for Alzheimer  more
At Brown, Justin Trudeau discusses U.S.-Canada relations, global conflict and the power of storytelling
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 22 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * At Brown, Justin Trudeau discusses U.S.-Canada relations, global conflict and the power of storytelling * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Canadians are feeling "rightly destabilized" by the U.S. government's recent actions around trade and tariffs, which are also negatively affecting Americans, former Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau said at Brown University on Tuesday, Sept. 22. "There is a  more
Attorney General Bonta Blocks Trump Administration's Cruel Effort to Restrict Access to Public Benefit Programs
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 21 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Blocks Trump Administration's Cruel Effort to Restrict Access to Public Benefit Programs * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, alongside a multistate coalition, secured a final court order blocking the Trump Administration's cruel restrictions on access to public benefit programs based on immigration status. At-risk programs included Head  more
Attorney General Bonta Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced co-leading a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to keep federal vaccine recomm  more
Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Proposed Rule That Would Unlawfully Disrupt How Medicaid Is Currently Funded, Shift More Costs to States
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Proposed Rule That Would Unlawfully Disrupt How Medicaid Is Currently Funded, Shift More Costs to States * OAKLAND -As part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta submitted a comment letter opposing a proposed Trump Administration rule that would unlawfully force states to change how they   more
Attorney General Bonta Rebukes Trump Administration Attempt to Politicize and Undermine Education Grant Funding
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 25 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Rebukes Trump Administration Attempt to Politicize and Undermine Education Grant Funding * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week co-led a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Education's (U.S. ED) proposal to provide the Trump Administration with broad discretion in educational grantmaking d  more
Attorney General Bonta Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * Multistate coalition announces preliminary approval of plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today urged consumers to check t  more
Attorney General Bonta: Congress Must Act Urgently to Protect Against Catastrophic AI Threats
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: Congress Must Act Urgently to Protect Against Catastrophic AI Threats * California is tackling AI threats head on, the federal government should be too OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to regulate large scale AI models and developers in l  more
Attorney General Ford Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with Labcorp Over Patient Data Breach
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 24 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with Labcorp Over Patient Data Breach * Settlement Requires Stronger Oversight of Vendors Handling Sensitive Patient Information Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that Nevada, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has reached a $2.3 million multistate settlement with Labor  more
Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Announce Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Illegal Offshore Wind Deals
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Announce Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Illegal Offshore Wind Deals * September 22, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York is leading seven other attorneys general in suing to block two illegal deals by the Trump administration that would hand energy compa  more
Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Protect Americans from Unchecked AI Development
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Protect Americans from Unchecked AI Development * September 24, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a bipartisan coalition of 25 other attorneys general in calling on Congress to immediately regulate the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. In a letter sent to Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader John Thun  more
Attorney General James Encourages New Yorkers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Encourages New Yorkers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * September 22, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan group of 47 other attorneys general in urging eligible consumers to submit claims for compensation from generic drug manufacturers that illegally colluded to raise prices. The U.S. Dist  more
Attorney General James Secures $2.3 Million and Reforms to Protect Consumers After Labcorp Data Breach
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $2.3 Million and Reforms to Protect Consumers After Labcorp Data Breach * September 24, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 other attorneys general in securing approximately $2.3 million and critical reforms to protect consumers from Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp) after a 2019   more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes Congress to Establish Federal Regulations for Artificial Intelligence
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 25 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes Congress to Establish Federal Regulations for Artificial Intelligence * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of 25 other attorneys general are pushing Congress to take immediate action to regulate artificial intelligence, a call that's been echoed by AI industry leaders in recent weeks. "AI technology is   more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $2.2 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over 2019 Data Breach
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $2.2 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over 2019 Data Breach * Thursday, September 24, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 44 other attorneys general reached a $2.2 million settlement with Labcorp following a multistate investigation into a 2019 data breach involving Labcorp's debt  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Settlement Blocking AmeriCorps Cuts
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Settlement Blocking AmeriCorps Cuts * "AmeriCorps programs are critical to helping communities across our state, including as we continue to rebuild in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene," said Attorney General Jeff Jackson. "This win helps make sure that AmeriCorps members and the organizations they serve have the support  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Eligible North Carolinians to Claim Compensation for Certain Generic Drug Purchases
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 25 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Eligible North Carolinians to Claim Compensation for Certain Generic Drug Purchases * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging eligible North Carolinians to claim the compensation they're owed for overpaying for certain generic drugs. Recently, a court preliminarily approved a plan by Attorney General Jackson and a coalition o  more
Attorney General McCuskey Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 23 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * West Virginia and 47 other states and territories announce preliminary court approval of a plan to distribute settlement funds to consumers Attorney General JB McCuskey is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases   more
Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces Multistate Settlement with Labcorp over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 24 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces Multistate Settlement with Labcorp over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach * Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers today announced that Nebraska, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp") resolving the multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at  more
Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 22 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * Lincoln - Attorney General Hilger is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted preliminary approval of a pl  more
Attorney General Nessel Calls on Congress to Protect Americans from Unchecked AI Development
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Calls on Congress to Protect Americans from Unchecked AI Development * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 other attorneys general in calling on Congress to immediately regulate the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. In a letter sent to Congressional leadership, Attorney General Nessel and the coalition w  more
Attorney General Nessel Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to keep federal vaccine recommendations grou  more
Attorney General Nessel Permanently Blocks Unlawful SNAP Eligibility Guidance
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 21 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Permanently Blocks Unlawful SNAP Eligibility Guidance * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced that a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon has permanently blocked the Trump administration from implementing unlawful guidance that sought to limit eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $2.3M national settlement with Labcorp over data breach
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 24 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $2.3M national settlement with Labcorp over data breach * Sept. 24, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced that Colorado and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general have settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America, also known as Labcorp, resolving a multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at its debt co  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH LABCORP OVER AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLECTION AGENCY DATA BREACH
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH LABCORP OVER AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLECTION AGENCY DATA BREACH * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 44 state attorneys general, has secured a settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp) resolving a multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp's debt   more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON CONGRESS TO PROTECT AMERICANS WITH COMPREHENSIVE FRAMEWORK FOR AI DEVELOPMENT
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON CONGRESS TO PROTECT AMERICANS WITH COMPREHENSIVE FRAMEWORK FOR AI DEVELOPMENT * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 26 attorneys general, today called on Congress to immediately regulate the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. In their letter, Raoul and the coalition warn that reports of recent incidents de  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP UNDERMINING FEDERAL VACCINE GUIDANCE
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP UNDERMINING FEDERAL VACCINE GUIDANCE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a multistate coalition of 23 states and attorneys general, urged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to keep federal vaccine recommendations grounded in science and medical evidence.   more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PUSHES BACK ON PROPOSED FEDERAL RULE THAT COULD THREATEN HEALTH COVERAGE, COST STATES MEDICAID FUNDING
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PUSHES BACK ON PROPOSED FEDERAL RULE THAT COULD THREATEN HEALTH COVERAGE, COST STATES MEDICAID FUNDING * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general, today filed a comment letter opposing a proposed federal rule that could put federal funding for Medicaid at risk and interfere with state oversight of health insurance a  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES LEGAL VICTORY PROTECTING ACCESS TO SOCIAL SERVICES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES LEGAL VICTORY PROTECTING ACCESS TO SOCIAL SERVICES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that he obtained a final court order stopping the Trump administration's unlawful attempt to gut essential health, education and social service programs for low-income families. "I am proud to have secured this legal victory protecting some of ou  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, BIPARTISAN COALITION URGE CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, BIPARTISAN COALITION URGE CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 47 attorneys general, is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases, and to submit a claim for compensation. Raoul and the coalition filed  more
Attorney General Rayfield Secures Patient Relief Over Inflated Drug Prices
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 22 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Secures Patient Relief Over Inflated Drug Prices * As Oregon families deal with skyrocketing costs for everyday necessities like prescription drugs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is urging Oregonians to check if they're owed money(Opens in a new tab/window) from pharmaceutical corporations who were caught secretly conspiring to drive up prices to pad their profit  more
Attorney General Rayfield Urges Congress to Set Safety Rules for Artificial Intelligence
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 25 (TNSida) -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Urges Congress to Set Safety Rules for Artificial Intelligence * #Says AI companies shouldn't be left to police themselves. Attorney General Dan Rayfield is calling on Congress to pass rules for the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. In a letter to congressional leaders from a bipartisan group of attorneys general, AG Rayfield warns that recent inci  more
Attorney General Tong Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania in a letter urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to keep federal vaccine recommendation  more
Attorney General Tong Joins Bipartisan S.O.S. to Congress on Unchecked AI Development
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Bipartisan S.O.S. to Congress on Unchecked AI Development * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 25 attorneys general in an urgent, bipartisan S.O.S. to Congress, calling for immediate action to regulate artificial intelligence (AI). In a letter sent to Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader John  more
Attorney General Tong Leads $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with LabCorp Over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with LabCorp Over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General Tong today led a coalition of 44 attorneys general announcing a $2.3 million multistate settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"), resolving an investigation into the 2019  more
Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Illegal Offshore Wind Deals
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 22 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Illegal Offshore Wind Deals * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined seven other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration to block two deals to cancel four planned offshore wind projects in exchange for $1.4 billion from the federal Judgment Fund. In two lawsuits, one challenging a deal with B  more
Attorney General Tong Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 22 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * Press Releases Attorney General Tong, along with the Attorneys General of 47 other states and territories, announce preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of   more
Brain-computer interface study sheds light on neural activity during observation, or 'mirror neurons'
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 23 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brain-computer interface study sheds light on neural activity during observation, or 'mirror neurons' * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Scientists have known for years that neural activity in the brain's motor cortex doesn't just happen when people are performing actions. Neurons associated with actions -reaching with a hand to grasp an object, for example -also fire when a person watches an action p  more
Brown names new Investment Office leaders, as chief investment officer departs after record growth
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 22 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown names new Investment Office leaders, as chief investment officer departs after record growth * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Brown University's chief investment officer, Jane Dietze, will depart the University following a period of exceptional endowment growth. The appointment of two Investment Office senior leaders to elevated roles will sustain the strength in management of Brown's investme  more
Brown University medical students celebrate next step in medical careers with new white coats
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 21 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown University medical students celebrate next step in medical careers with new white coats * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -The 146 first-year medical students at Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School had much to celebrate at the Ceremony of Commitment to Medicine on Saturday, Sept. 19, as they took their next steps toward their futures as physicians. The annual event, known informally  more
Brown-affiliated physician and scholar organizes emergency care in Nepal, including for flood victims
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 21 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown-affiliated physician and scholar organizes emergency care in Nepal, including for flood victims * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -When a devastating flash flood roared through the Himalayan valleys on the Nepal-China border in late August, Dr. Ramu Kharel was in Providence, where he works in the emergency medicine departments of Miriam, Rhode Island and Women and Infants hospitals. Yet Kharel w  more
Called Up to the Big Leagues Four Chapman alumni who built careers behind professional sports, and the foundation that made it possible. September 25, 2026
ORANGE, California, Sept. 25 -- Chapman University posted the following news: * * * Called Up to the Big Leagues Four Chapman alumni who built careers behind professional sports, and the foundation that made it possible. September 25, 2026 * At Honda Center, between periods of an Anaheim Ducks game, a sponsorship runs on the boards, negotiated by Lauren Fitzpatrick (J.D. '18), the team's senior vice president and general counsel. Nearby, an Angels radio call carries a Chapman alum's voice. F  more
China Maritime Studies Institute Celebrates 20 Years with Lecture by Former Chief of Naval Operations, Panel Discussion
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Sept. 25 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * China Maritime Studies Institute Celebrates 20 Years with Lecture by Former Chief of Naval Operations, Panel Discussion * The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) celebrated the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Center for Naval Warfare Studies' (CNWS) China Maritime Studies Institute (CMSI) on Thursday, Sept. 24, with a lecture by retired U.S. Navy Adm. Gary Roughead and subsequent panel discussion. "Th  more
Comcast NBCUniversal, NBCUniversal Local Award $2.5M to 80 Nonprofits in NBC- and Telemundo-Owned St...
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Comcast NBCUniversal, NBCUniversal Local Award $2.5M to 80 Nonprofits in NBC- and Telemundo-Owned St... * Unrestricted funds to support youth education and empowerment, next generation storytellers and community engagement in 11 U.S. markets September 23, 2026 Comcast NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal Local announced that a total of $2.5 million has been awarded to 80 nonprofit o  more
Commander, U.S. Space Command, Addresses U.S. Naval War College
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Sept. 23 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * Commander, U.S. Space Command, Addresses U.S. Naval War College * Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander, U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM), delivered a lecture at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, as part of the school's Perspectives on Modern War series on Sept. 23, 2026. Whiting told students, faculty and staff in attendance about how USSPACECOM plans, executes, and integrates military spa  more
Conn. Energy Dept.: Connecticut and New England State Partners Announce Over 100 MW of Clean Energy Selections
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 25 -- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection issued the following news release: * * * 09/24/2026 Connecticut and New England State Partners Announce Over 100 MW of Clean Energy Selections Solar Projects Will Expand New England's Electricity Supply and Provide Affordable, Reliable, Clean Energy for New England Ratepayers - (HARTFORD)- Today, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), together with the Mas  more
Cornyn, Whitehouse Introduce Bill to Address Substance Abuse in Prisons, Reduce Recidivism
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Whitehouse Introduce Bill to Address Substance Abuse in Prisons, Reduce Recidivism * AUSTIN - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced the Supporting Treatment and Recovery Over Narcotics for Growth, Empowerment, and Rehabilitation (STRONGER) Act, which would help reduce recidivism and break the cycle of addiction by updating and reauthorizing the Residential Substance  more
Dartmouth College: Drought in the Northeastern United States Has Decreased
HANOVER, New Hampshire, Sept. 22 (TNSjou) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Drought in the Northeastern United States Has Decreased Study finds increased precipitation outpaces water loss from warmer temperatures. 9/21/2026 Written by Amy Olson As climate change continues to impact the U.S., many regions throughout the country, especially the West, are experiencing more drought. But over the last century, the Northeast has experienced something different--less frequent  more
Del. A.G. Jennings Defeats Trump Administration's Illegal Attempts to Defund Head Start and Other Programs
DOVER, Delaware, Sept. 25 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release: * * * AG Jennings defeats Trump Administration's illegal attempts to defund Head Start and other programs September 24, 2026 Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced that the Trump Administration's unlawful attempt to defund Head Start and other programs in Delaware has been defeated in Court. On Monday, September 21, the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island  more
Del. A.G. Jennings Secures Court Order Blocking Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information
DOVER, Delaware, Sept. 24 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release: * * * AG Jennings secures court order blocking Trump Administration's unlawful demand of CDL drivers' personal information September 23, 2026 Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a coalition of 24 attorneys general have announced that a U.S. District Court judge has granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump Administration from gaining access to a database of state-owned records c  more
During Climate Week, Attorney General Bonta Announces Second Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Offshore Wind Deal
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * During Climate Week, Attorney General Bonta Announces Second Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Offshore Wind Deal * NEW YORK CITY -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Energy Commission (CEC) today filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration and Invenergy, a California offshore wind leaseholder, over the Administration's unlawful buyout o  more
Eastern Geologist Receives $270,000 to Study Climate-driven Coastal Erosion
WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, Sept. 25 -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news: * * * Eastern geologist receives $270,000 to study climate-driven coastal erosion Sea Grant project aims to understand the future of Block Island's changing shoreline By Ed Osborn Willimantic, CT (09/24/2026) -- A coastal geologist from Eastern Connecticut State University is a principal investigator on a two-year, $270,000 grant examining climate-driven shoreline erosion. While the finding  more
English faculty Tara Bynum receives $50,000 John Carter Brown Library fellowship
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 25 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * English faculty Tara Bynum receives $50,000 John Carter Brown Library fellowship * Tara Bynum, associate professor in the Department of English, has received a $50,000 fellowship from the John Carter Brown Library to support work on her book, A Revolutionary History of Black Joy. Bynum's book examines interconnected Black communities in Rhode Island from 1760 through the  more
Extremist Content Online: Recently Released ISIS Audio, Pro-ISIS Propaganda, Offer to Share Explosives Guides Located on TikTok
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * Extremist Content Online: Recently Released ISIS Audio, Pro-ISIS Propaganda, Offer to Share Explosives Guides Located on TikTok * (New York, N.Y.) -The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. In this week's issue: * ISIS Activity Roundup * ISIS Al-Naba Editoria  more
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Application of Verizon to Discontinue Domestic Legacy Voice Service as Part of Technology Transition is Not Automatically Granted
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-227): * * * On August 10, 2026, Verizon ILEC affiliates (collectively, Verizon),/1 filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) requesting authority, under section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. Sec. 214, and section 63.71 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR Sec. 63.71, to discontinue   more
FDA Recall Notice: Wakefern Food Voluntarily Recalls Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Wakefern Food Corp. Voluntarily Recalls Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce Summary Company Announcement Date: September 14, 2026 FDA Publish Date: September 22, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Elevated levels of patulin Company Name: Wakefern Food Corp. Brand Name: Wholesome Pantry Product Description:  more
Florida Continues to Take Top Spot in Heritage's 2026 Education Freedom Report Card
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Heritage Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Florida Continues to Take Top Spot in Heritage's 2026 Education Freedom Report Card Sept. 21, 2026 WASHINGTON -- For the fifth year in a row, Florida takes the top spot in the Heritage Foundation's newly released 2026 Education Freedom Report Card (https://www.heritage.org/educationreportcard/), which ranks how well states advance education freedom for K-12 students and families. Heritage's Education F  more
Following Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers, AG's Office Urges Consumers To Claim Compensation For Inflated Generic Drug Prices
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 23 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * Following Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers, AG's Office Urges Consumers To Claim Compensation For Inflated Generic Drug Prices * BOSTON -The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and, if eligible, to submit a claim for compensation here. This month,   more
Going Places and Giving Back Where It All Began
SEMINOLE, Oklahoma, Sept. 19 -- Seminole State College posted the following news: * * * Going Places and Giving Back Where It All Began * When Hailey Mack arrived at Varnum High School as a freshman, she had two goals: go to college and play basketball. She accomplished both at Seminole State College. Along the way, she visited universities across the country, explored London and Paris and prepared to continue her education more than 700 miles from home at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Col  more
Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Announce Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Illegal Offshore Wind Deals
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 22 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Announce Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Illegal Offshore Wind Deals * Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that New York is leading seven other attorneys general in suing to block two illegal deals by the Trump administration that would hand energy companies $1.4 billion in taxpayer dollars in  more
High school students discover career paths through NUWC Division Newport's Undersea Technology Apprenticeship Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * High school students discover career paths through NUWC Division Newport's Undersea Technology Apprenticeship Program * Fifty high school students, participating in the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport's annual summer Undersea Technology Apprenticeship Program (UTAP), aimed at introducing students to STEM by building hands-on skills in robotics and engineering, received guidance from e  more
House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Issues Report on Water Resources Development Act (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-795) on the Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 9497). The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on Sept. 3, 2026. The House passed the bill on Sept. 16, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 3) Congressional Direction Academic Partnerships.--The Committee recognizes the value of the Corps entering   more
Hunt for the Red Planet: URI Honors Colloquium lecture will discuss why humans must go to Mars
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 21 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Hunt for the Red Planet: URI Honors Colloquium lecture will discuss why humans must go to Mars * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 21, 2026 - Traveling to Mars has been a major human aspiration for the last half century. In the last three decades, aerospace scientists and engineers have taken significant steps in exploring the fourth planet from the sun with several rover landings. So, why is it a must   more
Judge permanently blocks federal government's illegal SNAP fines
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 21 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Judge permanently blocks federal government's illegal SNAP fines * Multi-state lawsuit also secures ruling that lawful permanent residents remain eligible for food assistance The federal government is permanently blocked from illegally penalizing Washington and other states with steep fines tied to their administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)  more
Leader Schumer, Whitehouse Unveil Comprehensive New Report Exposing Corrupt Fossil Fuel Industry Control Over Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSrpt) -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Leader Schumer, Whitehouse Unveil Comprehensive New Report Exposing Corrupt Fossil Fuel Industry Control Over Trump Administration September 24, 2026 As energy and electricity costs skyrocket, Americans are paying Trump's debt to the fossil fuel industry Bombshell investigation released as part of Leader Schu  more
Maine A.G. Frey Urges Consumer to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 25 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Urges Consumer to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices 9/24/2026 Attorney General Frey, along with the Attorneys General of 47 other states and territories, announce preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs.   more
McKee Administration Outlines Preparations Ahead of Forecasted Nor'easter
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 26 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * McKee Administration Outlines Preparations Ahead of Forecasted Nor'easter September 25, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI -- Today, Governor Dan McKee was joined by Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency Director Marc Pappas, Rhode Island Department of Transportation Interim Director Bob Rocchio, and Rhode Island Energy President Greg Cornett to outline preparations happening across the s  more
More than 60 years of beach survey data reveal extent of shoreline erosion
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 23 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * More than 60 years of beach survey data reveal extent of shoreline erosion * Rhode Island Beach Dynamics Over Decades, a new public website developed by researchers at the University of Rhode Island and Eastern Connecticut State University, has made one of the world's oldest and continuous beach survey efforts available online. In this image, student Jake Harrington uses real-time kinematic gl  more
N.D. A.G. WRIGLEY URGES CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 24 -- North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley issued the following news: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL WRIGLEY URGES CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES September 23, 2026 BISMARCK, ND - BISMARCK, ND - Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. Wrigley announces that the claims process is now open for eli  more
N.H. A.G. Formella Urges Granite Staters to Claim Compensation for Certain Inflated Generic Drug Prices
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 24 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * September 22, 2026 Attorney General Formella Urges Granite Staters to Claim Compensation for Certain Inflated Generic Drug Prices Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella is urging Granite Staters to check their eligibility for compensation related to certain generic drug purchases following preliminary approval of a multistate plan to distribute millions of dollar  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Cancellation of Additional Wind Power Leases
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Cancellation of Additional Wind Power Leases September 22, 2026 TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined seven other attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over its continued illegal attempts to cancel offshore wind leases, depriving New Jersey and other states access to new energy sources. The mul  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Urges Congress to Protect Americans From Uncontrolled Artificial Intelligence Models
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Urges Congress to Protect Americans From Uncontrolled Artificial Intelligence Models Bipartisan Coalition of AGs Demands Establishment of a Robust Regulatory Framework for AI Development September 25, 2026 - TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 26 attorneys general urging Congressional leaders to enact comprehens  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices September 22, 2026 Preliminary Approval Granted for States' Plan to Distribute Funds to Consumers Following Multiple Settlements with Drug Manufacturers - TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certai  more
N.M. A.G. Torrez Calls on Congress to Protect Americans From Unchecked AI Development
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 25 (TNSida) -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Calls on Congress to Protect Americans from Unchecked AI Development September 24, 2026 Albuquerque, NM - Earlier today, following the New Mexico Department of Justice's formal letter to the University of New Mexico (UNM) regarding an attempted AI driven intrusion into UNM's digital library, Attorney General Raul Torrez called on Congress t  more
N.Y. A.G. James, Co-signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 26 (TNSletter) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following letter with co-signers to the Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 23, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 - Th  more
Nationwide launches pet telemedicine program
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 21 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Nationwide launches pet telemedicine program * Nationwide, in partnership with FirstVet, has expanded its pet telehealth program. Now, nearly half of Nationwide pet insurance policyholders are eligible to quickly access licensed veterinarians for a virtual diagnosis and prescription treatments. The new service, available through the VetHelpline(r) App in qualified states, will   more
New York Times-bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid's community book read to go 'Beyond the Stars' at URI
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 25 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * New York Times-bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid's community book read to go 'Beyond the Stars' at URI * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 25, 2026 - Taylor Jenkins Reid, a New York Times-bestselling author, screenwriter and Emmy-nominated producer, will hold a virtual community book read spotlighting her latest literary work, "Atmosphere: A Love Story," on Monday, Oct. 5, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The e  more
Noche Latina Kicks Off Roger Williams University's Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Sept. 23 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Noche Latina Kicks Off Roger Williams University's Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations * BRISTOL, R.I. -Hispanic Heritage Month is underway at Roger Williams University, with students gathering on Sept. 18 for Noche Latina, a celebration of Hispanic and Latin American cultures through food, dance, and community. Held in the Mario J. Gabelli School of Business atrium, Noche Latina was hosted by the  more
Okla. A.G. Drummond Urges Congress to Regulate AI Industry to Protect Oklahomans
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 26 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Drummond urges Congress to regulate AI industry to protect Oklahomans OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 25, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond is calling on Congress to take immediate action to regulate the artificial intelligence industry to protect the safety of Oklahomans. Drummond joined a coalition of 25 other attorneys general in a letter sent to U.S. House Speaker Mike Jo  more
Pell Center celebrates Constitution Day with panel discussion on importance of civic engagement, voting rights
NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Sept. 22 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news: * * * Pell Center celebrates Constitution Day with panel discussion on importance of civic engagement, voting rights * By student writer Megan Dick '27 On Tuesday, Sept. 15, Salve Regina University's Pell Center hosted a panel discussion entitled, "The Power of the Vote: Exploring Voting Rights Through History, Community and Campus Involvement" in honor of Constitution Day. The discussion featured Rhode I  more
Photos: Brown students go behind the scenes at RI Philharmonic rehearsal
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 25 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Photos: Brown students go behind the scenes at RI Philharmonic rehearsal * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -How does a conductor balance their interpretation of a piece of music with the composer's intent? With so many instruments in an orchestra, how do they understand each of them profoundly enough to offer feedback? How do they decide what to focus on during each rehearsal? Those are some of the q  more
Point32Health Calls on CMS to Supplement Physician Survey Valuation with Objective Data and Independent Evidence
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Point32Health 1 Wellness Way Canton, MA 02021 point32health.org September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: CMS-1848-P, Request for Information on the Use of Current Procedural T  more
Princeton University chemistry professor to share methods of 'Re-Imagining the Periodic Table' at URI
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 24 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Princeton University chemistry professor to share methods of 'Re-Imagining the Periodic Table' at URI * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 24, 2026 - Now more than ever, people regularly think about ways to change their lifestyle to support sustainability. Should society transition to electric cars? Are wind and solar really carbon neutral and will they address all of our energy needs? Or, should one cea  more
PUC Approves Governor McKee's $28 Million in Winter Electric Bill Relief
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * PUC Approves Governor McKee's $28 Million in Winter Electric Bill Relief Published on Thursday, September 24, 2026 Combined emergency and hold-harmless credits will deliver significant additional relief to residential electric customers this winter - PROVIDENCE, RI - Governor Dan McKee today announced that, as a direct result of the Energy Affordability Emergency he declared  more
R.I. Environmental Management Dept.: Nearly $15M in Disaster Relief Available for State Farmers
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 23 -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management issued the following news release: * * * Nearly $15M in Disaster Relief Available for RI Farmers September 21, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI - The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will make nearly $15M in disaster relief assistance available to eligible RI farmers and agricultural producers affected by weather events in 2023 and 2024. DEM's Rhode Island Disaster Relief Program (RIDRP)  more
R.I. Environmental Management Dept.: Raising the Bar RI Environmental Police Receive RIPAC Accreditation
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 24 -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management issued the following news release: * * * Raising the Bar RI Environmental Police Receive RIPAC Accreditation September 22, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI - The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that its Division of Law Enforcement (DLE) has received Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission (RIPAC) accreditation. The program is a department-initiated process by which police  more
R.I. Environmental Management Dept.: State Climate Panel Approves $1.5M Spending Plan
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 26 -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management issued the following news release: * * * State Climate Panel Approves $1.5M Spending Plan September 25, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI - Yesterday, the Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council (EC4), chaired by Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Director Terry Gray, approved a spending plan for FY2027, allocating $1.5 million across state partners to support Rhode Island's implement  more
Rankings highlight Brown's strengths in teaching, research, career outcomes and impact
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 22 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Rankings highlight Brown's strengths in teaching, research, career outcomes and impact * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -An array of 2026 education guides and rankings continued to recognize Brown University for its world-class academic programs, undergraduate teaching, high-impact research, alumni career success, and commitment to community engagement. With 41 Fulbright scholarships awarded to Brow  more
Reed, Top Appropriators Demand White House Immediately Remove Taxpayer-Funded Ad Promoting Trump Off the Air
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed, Top Appropriators Demand White House Immediately Remove Taxpayer-Funded Ad Promoting Trump Off the Air * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee an U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) along with U.S. Representative Rosa De  more
Reed, Warner & Coons Seek Investigation into Faulty AI-Assisted Intelligence & Operations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed, Warner & Coons Seek Investigation into Faulty AI-Assisted Intelligence & Operations * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence; Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee; and Chris Coons (D-DE), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Defense, are calling on   more
Reed, Whitehouse, Amo Call for Federal Assistance to Help Tiverton Families Following Forever Chemical Water Contamination
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed, Whitehouse, Amo Call for Federal Assistance to Help Tiverton Families Following Forever Chemical Water Contamination * Providence, RI - Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) called on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin to move quickly to help support Tiverton families whose private wells have been contaminated with  more
Researchers link brain injury to brain tumors
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Researchers link brain injury to brain tumors * Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital and collaborating institutions show in Nature Cancer that stroke promotes glioma growth and uncovered cellular and molecular mediators involved in the process, linking brain injury to malignant brain tumors. "Epidemiological an  more
RIDE Distributing 140,000 Attendance Tracking Calendars to Students Across Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 22 -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * RIDE Distributing 140,000 Attendance Tracking Calendars to Students Across Rhode Island September 21, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI - Governor Dan McKee, Education Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green, and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today announced that, as part of the nationally recognized Attendance Matters RI campaign, the agency is distributing approximately 1  more
Roger Williams University Business Students Explore Career Paths Through New York City Alumni Connections
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Sept. 21 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Roger Williams University Business Students Explore Career Paths Through New York City Alumni Connections * NEW YORK - Twelve Roger Williams University Women in Business club members traveled to New York City in April to meet alumni and industry leaders, visit major companies and explore career paths in business. The experience gave students a chance to step inside professional spaces, build connect  more
Roger Williams University Earns First-Ever Top 25 Ranking from U.S. News & World Report
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Sept. 22 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Roger Williams University Earns First-Ever Top 25 Ranking from U.S. News & World Report * BRISTOL, R.I. -Roger Williams University has achieved its highest ranking ever in the U.S. News & World Report Regional Universities North category, rising 10 positions to No. 25 in the 2027 Best Colleges rankings. The milestone marks RWU's first appearance in the top 25 since joining the Regional Universities  more
RWU Law Dean Gregory Bowman Named RIAJ Citizen of the Year
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Sept. 25 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * RWU Law Dean Gregory Bowman Named RIAJ Citizen of the Year * CRANSTON, R.I. -Roger Williams University School of Law Dean and Professor of Law Gregory W. Bowman was honored as the 2026 Citizen of the Year by the Rhode Island Association for Justice (RIAJ) on Thursday, Sept. 24. Bowman received the RIAJ Citizenship Award during the organization's 39th Annual Awards Reception at Circe Prime in Cranst  more
RWU Students Put Communication Skills to Work in Training for RIDOT Professionals
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Sept. 24 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * RWU Students Put Communication Skills to Work in Training for RIDOT Professionals * PROVIDENCE, R.I. -Nine Roger Williams University students put their communication skills into practice while helping lead a four-hour management communication training program for professionals from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) on Monday, Sept. 14, in Providence. Led by RWU Public Relations   more
Salve climbs eight places on U.S. News & World Report college ranking
NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Sept. 22 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news: * * * Salve climbs eight places on U.S. News & World Report college ranking * According to the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics, there are about 2,695 degree-granting four-year colleges and universities in the United States. Every year, key publications and research organizations look at those institutions from various angles and publish their annual "best of" college lists to   more
SBA: FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas Into Commercial Capability
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas into Commercial Capability September 22, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it awarded more than $8 million in grants to 50 organizations through the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program. The FAST Program provides small businesses and s  more
Sen. Hickenlooper, Co-signers Issue Letter to Senate Armed Services Committee, House Armed Services Committee Chairmen, Ranking Members
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSletter) -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following letter with co-signers to Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, Ranking Member Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, and Ranking Member Adam Smith, D-Washington: and House Armed Services Committee Chairman, * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 16, 2026 The Honorable Roger Wicker Chairman Senate Committ  more
Senator Collins Talks Affordability, Energy Costs, and ProPublica on "All Things with Kim Strassel"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins Talks Affordability, Energy Costs, and ProPublica on "All Things with Kim Strassel" * Full video: Click HERE to watch and HERE to download. On Affordability: Click HERE to watch and HERE to download. On Lowering Energy Costs: Click HERE to watch and HERE to download. On ProPublica Article: Click HERE to watch and HERE to download. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins   more
Sens. Warner, Reed, Coons Issue Letter to Defense Secretary Hegseth, National Intelligence Director Clayton
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, vice chairman of the Senate Select Intelligence Committee, issued the following letter with Sens. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Defense, to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 19, 2026 The Honorable Pete Hegseth S  more
SUNY Fredonia Rises in U.S. News Public University Rankings
FREDONIA, New York, Sept. 23 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: * * * SUNY Fredonia rises in U.S. News public university rankings September 22, 2026 University remains among top public institutions in the North while expanding academic programs and student support SUNY Fredonia is ranked No. 24 among the top public universities in the North in the 2027 edition of U.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges" rankings, moving up one position from last  more
U.S. Naval War College Highlights Rhode Island, One of 13 Original Colonies, as Part of Ongoing America 250 Celebration
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Sept. 24 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * U.S. Naval War College Highlights Rhode Island, One of 13 Original Colonies, as Part of Ongoing America 250 Celebration * PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - U.S. Naval War College President Darryl Walker represented the Navy in a series of engagements around Rhode Island state capital Providence as part of the country's ongoing America 250 celebration, Sept. 22-23, 2026. The Navy Office of Community Outreach i  more
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Pitt-Bradford in Top 5 for Value in the North
BRADFORD, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- The University of Pittsburgh Bradford campus issued the following news: * * * U.S. News & World Report ranks Pitt-Bradford in Top 5 for value in the north Campus also highly ranked in Best Colleges for Veterans; Top Public Schools in the North September 22, 2026 The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has been ranked No. 5 in Best Value Schools and No. 5 in Best Value Schools for In-State Students among Regional Colleges in the North by U.S. News & World  more
URI College of Engineering launches new environmental engineering degree
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 24 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI College of Engineering launches new environmental engineering degree * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 24, 2026 - The University of Rhode Island College of Engineering is now offering a Bachelor of Science in environmental engineering, adding to the wide range of engineering majors and minors available to students. Previously offered as a minor course of study, the new major features multiple cla  more
URI College of Nursing hosts International Nursing Network for HIV Research conference
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 21 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI College of Nursing hosts International Nursing Network for HIV Research conference * KINGSTON, R.I. -Sept. 21, 2026 -Supporting a long-standing international collaboration in HIV nursing research, the University of Rhode Island College of Nursing hosted the leadership of the International Nursing Network for HIV Research semiannual meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Rhode Island Nursing  more
URI nursing students get direct experience in hospice, palliative care
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 22 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI nursing students get direct experience in hospice, palliative care * KINGSTON, R.I. -Sept. 22, 2026 -The first group of University of Rhode Island College of Nursing students have begun clinical rotations in hospice and palliative care, as the college officially begins a formal academic-practice partnership with HopeHealth aimed at advancing clinical education, training, and professional o  more
URI Theatre's season lineup includes long-awaited return of 'Cabaret,' 'Proof,' 'Charlotte's Web'
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 23 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI Theatre's season lineup includes long-awaited return of 'Cabaret,' 'Proof,' 'Charlotte's Web' * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 23, 2026 - This season, the University of Rhode Island's Theatre Department will take audiences on a journey through the trials and tribulations of a brilliant mathematician's family, a nightclub in 1930s Berlin, the French Revolution, and an enchantingly unique friendship  more
Va. A.G. Jones Joins Coalition of States in Pushing Back on Federal Rule That Could Undermine Medicaid, Insurance Regulation, and Health Coverage
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Coalition of States in Pushing Back on Federal Rule That Could Undermine Medicaid, Insurance Regulation, and Health Coverage Proposed Rule Oversteps Federal Law, Could Cost States Funding for Medicaid and Threaten Health Coverage for Virginians - RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a co  more
WA consumers urged to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 22 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA consumers urged to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices * Attorney General Nick Brown is urging Washington consumers and businesses to check their eligibility for compensation under a recent settlement for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. Following litigation by Washington and a coalition of 47 other states and t  more
West Virginia Joins 44-State, $2.3 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over Data Breach
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 24 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * West Virginia Joins 44-State, $2.3 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over Data Breach * Attorney General JB McCuskey announced that West Virginia, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has reached a $2.3 million multistate settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"). The settlement resolves the investigation into the 2019 data breach at  more
With Americans Paying Record High Gas Prices at Home, Reed Opposes Trump's Plan for a $5B U.S.-Funded Bailout for Gulf States in the Middle East
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * With Americans Paying Record High Gas Prices at Home, Reed Opposes Trump's Plan for a $5B U.S.-Funded Bailout for Gulf States in the Middle East * WASHINGTON, DC - President Trump's chaotic policies and reckless war with Iran continue squeezing Americans' budgets and causing economic hardship for families and businesses. Gas prices are surging to roughly $4.48 per gallon for regular unleaded gas   more