Monday - October 12, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Rhode Island

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9 Organizations Call for Withdrawal of Proposed IRS Rule Limiting Access to Critical Tax Credits
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 5, 2026 Internal Revenue Service Department of the Treasury P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 RE: IRS REG-119882-25: Application of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to the Refunded Portion of Certain Federal Tax Credits (Docket Number IRS-2026-105  more
Academic Enhancement Center cuts ribbon on new and improved drop-in location
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 9 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Academic Enhancement Center cuts ribbon on new and improved drop-in location * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 09, 2026 - The Academic Enhancement Center recently celebrated the grand opening of its newly renovated drop-in space inside the Robert L. Carothers Library. The AEC, part of the Fannon Institute for Student Success, provides a broad range of academic support services, including academic coaching  more
Academy Award-nominated animation director to hold discussion and master class at URI on Oct. 16
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 8 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Academy Award-nominated animation director to hold discussion and master class at URI on Oct. 16 * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 8, 2026 - Ru Kuwahata, an Academy Award-nominated animation director whose films have garnered worldwide acclaim, will visit the University of Rhode Island on Friday, Oct. 16, from 3-5 p.m., to deliver a master class and screen her new film that recently premiered at the Annec  more
Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills Seeks Court Approval for Settlements With Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 10 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition October 9, 2026 (Juneau, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resol  more
Aetna 2027 Medicare Plans Offer Reliable, Affordable Access to Care & Member Support
WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Oct. 9 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- CVS Health posted the following news release: * * * Aetna 2027 Medicare plans offer reliable, affordable access to care & member support October 3, 2026 Plans designed to provide member value and access to care: - $0 copays on Tier 1 drugs and covered vaccines at in-network pharmacies* - $0 copays for annual physicals, colonoscopies and mammograms at in-network providers - $0 copays for annual Healthy Home Visit from a l  more
Aetna 2027 Star Ratings Reflect Strong Clinical Quality and Member Experience
WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Oct. 9 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- CVS Health posted the following news release: * * * Aetna 2027 Star ratings reflect strong clinical quality and member experience HARTFORD, CT, Oct. 8, 2026 -- Aetna(R), a CVS Health(R) company (NYSE: CVS), announced today that more than 69 percent of its Medicare Advantage (MA) members are in 2027 plans rated 4 stars or higher (out of 5 stars) by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). These results position Aet  more
AG Campbell Seeks Court Approval For Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers Over Conspiracy To Inflate Prices And Limit Competition
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 8 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Seeks Court Approval For Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers Over Conspiracy To Inflate Prices And Limit Competition * Sydney Weiser, Deputy Communications Director BOSTON -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell today joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pha  more
AG Sunday's Antitrust Section Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with 3 Generic Drug Makers Regarding Price Inflation
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday's Antitrust Section Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with 3 Generic Drug Makers Regarding Price Inflation * HARRISBURG -- Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma, and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged  more
Aidan Choi: Bringing together art, policy and public health to create positive change
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 5 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Aidan Choi: Bringing together art, policy and public health to create positive change * Art as a vehicle for storytelling, advocacy, community connections When Choi debuted "The Move on Chinatown" in 2024, the Providence community was invited to engage with the project through an installation at the Trinity Repertory Company and an event at the Providence Public Library. Supported by a Brown Arts Institute  more
All-electrical imaging offers innovative alternative for tracking cell movement
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 8 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * All-electrical imaging offers innovative alternative for tracking cell movement * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Engineers from Brown University have developed a new way of imaging cell migration dynamics that are important in understanding critical processes like cancer metastasis, wound healing and immune response. The technique, described in a study published in the journal Lab on a Chip, uses a  more
American Farmland Trust Announces Winners of the 18th Annual America's Farmers Market Celebration
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Agriculture] -- The American Farmland Trust posted the following news release: * * * American Farmland Trust Announces Winners of the 18th Annual America's Farmers Market Celebration(tm) * (Washington, D.C.) American Farmland Trust (AFT) announces the winners of the 18th annual America's Farmers Market Celebration(tm), a national event honoring the role of farmers markets, which ran between August 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026. Ten markets receiving the most p  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Opposes Gutting of Head Start Standards
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 9 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Opposes Gutting of Head Start Standards October 7, 2026 PHOENIX - Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Head Start is an early childhood education program designed to help  more
Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition in Opposing Trump Administration's Cruel Gutting of Head Start Standards
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition in Opposing Trump Administration's Cruel Gutting of Head Start Standards * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday co-led a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Head S  more
Attorney General Bonta Defends Cornerstone of U.S. Forest Conservation
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Defends Cornerstone of U.S. Forest Conservation * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing the Trump Administration's proposed rule to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (Roadless Rule) and the accompanying draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). If a  more
Attorney General Bonta Rebukes Trump Administration's Revised Attempt to Loosen National Clean Water Protections
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Rebukes Trump Administration's Revised Attempt to Loosen National Clean Water Protections * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general and one city in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (Army Corps) supplemental prop  more
Attorney General Brown Defends Head Start Standards Against Trump Administration's Proposed Cuts
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Defends Head Start Standards Against Trump Administration's Proposed Cuts 10/7/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and the governor of Kentucky in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the H  more
Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for Multistate Settlements With Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for Multistate Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 10/9/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma, and Mayne Pharma to resolve all  more
Attorney General Ford Joins Coalition Pushing Back Against Federal Effort to Gut Head Start Programs
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 8 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Joins Coalition Pushing Back Against Federal Effort to Gut Head Start Programs * Carson City, NV - Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that he has joined a multistate coalition in opposing a proposed federal rule that would weaken Head Start programs and threaten access to critical early childhood education and support services for children an  more
Attorney General Ford Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 6 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * Attorney General Ford, 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 Oct. 6, 2  more
Attorney General Formella Seeks Court Approval for Generic Drug Price-Fixing Settlements to Benefit New Hampshire Consumers
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 9 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 08, 2026 Attorney General Formella Seeks Court Approval for Generic Drug Price-Fixing Settlements to Benefit New Hampshire Consumers Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to re  more
Attorney General Hilgers Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron, and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 8 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron, and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers today joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic d  more
Attorney General James Secures Over $1 Million from Ascend Laboratories and Mayne Pharma for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures Over $1 Million from Ascend Laboratories and Mayne Pharma for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices * AG James Urges New Yorkers to Check Eligibility and Claim Compensation NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $1 million from Ascend Laboratories (Ascend) and Mayn  more
Attorney General James Sues Secretary Kennedy to Protect Children from Dangerous Vaccine Rollbacks
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Secretary Kennedy to Protect Children from Dangerous Vaccine Rollbacks * AG James Joins Lawsuit Against HHS for Stripping Seven Childhood Vaccines of Universal Recommendation NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a lawsuit against U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to restore the science-base  more
Attorney General Jones Opposes Trump Administration's Gutting of Head Start Standards for Virginians
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Opposes Trump Administration's Gutting of Head Start Standards for Virginians RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones today joined a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Head Start is an early childhood educatio  more
Attorney General Nessel Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 5 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards * LANSING -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 26 states, counties, and cities in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) challenging its final rule weakening corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) sta  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO GUT HEAD START STANDARDS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 7 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO GUT HEAD START STANDARDS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Raoul and the coalition explain in their  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENTS WITH ASCEND, CITRON AND MAYNE OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE GENERIC DRUG PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENTS WITH ASCEND, CITRON AND MAYNE OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE GENERIC DRUG PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 45 states and territories, sought court approval of a settlement with Ascend Laboratories (Ascend), Citron Pharma (Citron) and Mayne Pharma (Mayne  more
Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 8 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 45 states and territor  more
Attorney General Weiser opposes Trump administration proposal to gut Head Start standards
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 7 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Weiser opposes Trump administration proposal to gut Head Start standards * Oct. 7, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser has joined a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Head Start is an early childhood education p  more
Bat beat: URI wildlife researcher Patrick Bailey answers questions about fall's favorite winged mammal
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 7 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Bat beat: URI wildlife researcher Patrick Bailey answers questions about fall's favorite winged mammal * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 6, 2026 - Patrick Bailey, a Ph.D. candidate in the Comparative Ecophysiology of Animals Lab at the University of Rhode Island, is drawn to the animals that populate our landscape each fall. He's studied some of the quintessentially 'scary' Halloween animals, including wo  more
Book banning harms more than books, says URI education leader
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 5 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Book banning harms more than books, says URI education leader * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 5, 2026 - The impacts of book banning have disturbing consequences, according to Danielle Dennis, dean of the University of Rhode Island Feinstein College of Education. A professor of literacy, teacher education and policy, Dennis has taught across ages and levels throughout the U.S. and abroad. She is presiden  more
Brown students, faculty deploy data-driven approaches to solve problems in brain science
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 8 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown students, faculty deploy data-driven approaches to solve problems in brain science * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Put simply, Joo-Hyun Song's laboratory had too much data. Song's research team, which uses measurements of pupil reactivity to study underlying neural mechanisms involved in physical movements that rely on sight, had amassed more data than any human had time to process. Song, a   more
Brown University to waive undergraduate application fee for Providence public school students
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 8 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown University to waive undergraduate application fee for Providence public school students * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- As part of its longstanding commitment to supporting students in its home city, Brown University is waiving its undergraduate application fee for Providence public school students who apply for admission. Seniors at all Providence public high schools, including the Providen  more
Brown's Department of Classics settles into new home in refreshed Horace Mann House
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 8 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown's Department of Classics settles into new home in refreshed Horace Mann House * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Constructed in 1854, the Italianate Horace Mann House on Brown University's campus has experienced 172 years of reinvention and reuse, from its origin as a luxury apartment building to a recent role housing offices for Brown's Graduate School leaders. It has now entered a new chapter  more
Bryant launches ambitious $150 million "Momentum in Motion" capital campaign
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 5 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Bryant launches ambitious $150 million "Momentum in Motion" capital campaign * Smithfield, RI-- Bryant University has announced its record-breaking $150 million capital campaign, Momentum in Motion, to strengthen academics, enhance the student experience, and expand opportunity. The campaign was unveiled Friday night at a celebration that brought together hundreds of university leaders, faculty, staff, stu  more
Can AI beat the market? Bryant's new investment club aims to find out
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 8 -- Bryant University posted the following news: * * * Can AI beat the market? Bryant's new investment club aims to find out * Bryant University's new AI Investment Club will explore the value of integrating artificial intelligence into managing an investment portfolio and investigate whether the technology works better in a leading or supporting role. Founded by Finance student Logan Richardson '28, the club provides Bryant students with hands-on experience   more
Cardines Classic Brings Army, Navy and Newport Together Through Baseball
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Oct. 8 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * Cardines Classic Brings Army, Navy and Newport Together Through Baseball * NEWPORT, R.I. -- A baseball game in downtown Newport brought together military history, friendly competition and the local community when the U.S. Naval War College and Naval War College Foundation held their annual Cardines Classic Army-Navy baseball game at historic Cardines Field on Oct. 6, 2026. The Cardines Classic is more th  more
Celebrating the TLI: 20 Years of Collaboration and a Model for a Movement
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Oct. 7 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Celebrating the TLI: 20 Years of Collaboration and a Model for a Movement * "The most common response I hear when I introduce the idea of student-faculty pedagogical partnership is, 'Of course. Why didn't I think of that?'" says Cook-Sather. "The reason is that the structures and practices of higher education clearly delineate the roles and responsibilities of teachers and learners, but this separation prev  more
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: Millionaires' Tax Before Washington Voters Supports Vital Investments, Makes Tax Code Fairer
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on Oct. 6, 2026, by Wesley Tharpe, senior advisor for state tax policy on the State Fiscal Policy Team: * * * Millionaires' Tax Before Washington Voters Supports Vital Investments, Makes Tax Code Fairer On November 3, voters in Washington State will decide whether to protect landmark legislation enacted in March that will generate billions in new annual revenue for schools, child care, and other p  more
CHILD Inc. Urges Preservation of Child Mental Health Support Standards in Head Start
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CHILD, Inc. 160 Draper Avenue, Warwick, Rhode Island 02889 | 401. 732.5200 | www.childincri.org October 6 2026 Office of Head Start Attention: Director of Policy and Planning 330 C Street SW, 4th Floor Washington, DC 20201 Re: CFR Citation: 45 CFR Sec. 1302.45- Supports for Mental Health and Well-Being To Whom It   more
Congressman Amo Issues Statement on Third Anniversary of October 7th Terrorist Attacks
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Amo Issues Statement on Third Anniversary of October 7th Terrorist Attacks * Providence, RI - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) issued the following statement on the third anniversary of the October 7th Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel: "Today, we remember the 1,200 killed and hundreds taken hostage in the horrific terrorist attacks committed by Hamas on October 7, 2023. We honor the   more
CVS Pharmacy Celebrates Opening of First Pharmacy-focused Location in Boston Area
WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Oct. 9 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- CVS Health posted the following news release: * * * CVS Pharmacy celebrates opening of first pharmacy-focused location in Boston area Pharmacy-focused sites are opening in select communities to help increase access to pharmacy care - WOONSOCKET, R.I., October 7, 2026 -- CVS Health(R) (NYSE: CVS) today unveiled its first pharmacy-focused CVS Pharmacy(R) in the Boston area. The new pharmacy, located at 32 Warren Street in Ro  more
Democratic Governors Association: Aaron Guckian Goes Full MAGA, Says That Rhode Island Can't Afford to Import "Lower Class" People
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Aaron Guckian Goes Full MAGA, Says that Rhode Island Can't Afford to Import "Lower Class" People Oct 07, 2026 In shocking and offensive comments delivered on LiveNow from Fox last week, Republican nominee for governor Aaron Guckian said that Rhode Island is "importing people who are lower class" who are making the state unaffordable. The comments are straight out of the Trump playbook - a dog whistle  more
Dentech 2026 brings cutting-edge dental technology, investment conversations to the forefront
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 8 [Category: Dentistry] -- The ADA Forsyth Institute posted the following news: * * * Dentech 2026 brings cutting-edge dental technology, investment conversations to the forefront * Shaping the oral health ecosystem for the sixth straight year What will oral health look like in the future? In 10 years, 20 years, or even by 2050? How will today's emerging technologies accelerate the dental profession and improve patient health? Business and technology leaders   more
DGA Statement on Helena Foulkes' Victory in the Rhode Island Gubernatorial Debate
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Helena Foulkes' Victory in the Rhode Island Gubernatorial Debate Oct 07, 2026 DGA spokesperson Kevin Donohoe released the following statement on the Rhode Island gubernatorial debate: "Helena Foulkes distinguished herself from both of the Republicans she debated on stage tonight. While Foulkes showed that she has the commitment and focus to take on the challenges facing Rhode Island   more
Dingell, Whitehouse Introduce Bill to Create Alert System to Notify Survivors of Illegal Gun Purchase Attempts by Domestic Abusers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Whitehouse Introduce Bill to Create Alert System to Notify Survivors of Illegal Gun Purchase Attempts by Domestic Abusers * U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced the Domestic Violence Survivors Alerted for Emergency (SAFE) Notice Act, new legislation to establish notification systems that would alert survivors of domestic violen  more
EMILYs List Endorses Five Democratic Women for Lieutenant Governor in Key Democratic Holds
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Endorses Five Democratic Women for Lieutenant Governor in Key Democratic Holds * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Lesley Dahlkemper for Colorado lieutenant governor, Susan Bysiewicz for Connecticut lieutenant governor, Kim Driscoll for Massachusetts lieutenant governor, Aruna Miller for Maryland lieutenant governor, an  more
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on AT&T's Section 214 Application to Discontinue Domestic Legacy Voice Service as Part of Technology Transition
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-276): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the  more
Federal Register: HUD Issues Notice on Statutorily Mandated Designation of Difficult Development Areas, Qualified Census Tracts for 2027
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Statutorily Mandated Designation of Difficult Development Areas and Qualified Census Tracts for 2027 This document designates "Difficult Development Areas" (DDAs) and "Qualified Census Tracts" (QCTs) for purposes of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) makes new DDA and QCT design  more
First Circuit Hears Arguments in Case Challenging Viewpoint-Based Penalties in Federal Funding for the Arts
NEW YORK, Oct. 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * First Circuit Hears Arguments in Case Challenging Viewpoint-Based Penalties in Federal Funding for the Arts * Theater and arts groups asked the court to uphold a court ruling that blocked the government from restricting NEA funding based   more
First Circuit Hears Arguments in Case Challenging Viewpoint-Based Penalties in Federal Funding for the Arts
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * First Circuit Hears Arguments in Case Challenging Viewpoint-Based Penalties in Federal Funding for the Arts * The First Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments today in Rhode Island Latino Arts v. National Endowment for the Arts, a First Amendment case challenging viewpoint-based penalties in federal arts funding. The policy at issue was blocked by a   more
Getting a jump on the spotted lanternfly
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 9 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Getting a jump on the spotted lanternfly * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 9, 2026 - The spotted lanternfly was spotted everywhere in southern New England this summer, alighting on mailboxes, plants, decks, cars -- and numerous social media feeds. If you thought they were everywhere, you were not imagining it. Although easily spotted for their colorful aspect in summer, this invasive insect is a master o  more
Greenberg Traurig's David Dykeman, Terence McCourt Named NELA Regional Managing Partner of the Year Finalists
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's David Dykeman, Terence McCourt Named NELA Regional Managing Partner of the Year Finalists * BOSTON - Oct. 5, 2026 - David J. Dykeman and Terence P. McCourt, global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Boston office co-managing shareholders, were named Regional Managing Partner of the Year finalists at the 2026 New England Legal Awards (NELA). NELA winner  more
In 'Sports Broadcasting and Analysis' course, undergrads develop on-air skills one opinion at a time
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 6 -- Bryant University posted the following news: * * * In 'Sports Broadcasting and Analysis' course, undergrads develop on-air skills one opinion at a time * "It's almost time to hit the panic button in Tampa Bay," says Wyatt Whalen '27, sharing his broadcast story lead with his 23 classmates. The Bryant undergrad goes on to explain that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' general manager signed Baker Mayfield to a $165 million deal -- only for the quarterback to come   more
Interior IG: Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Grants Awarded to the State of Rhode Island by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Interior Inspector General issued the following report (No. 2024-CGD-039) on September 29, 2026, entitled "Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Grants Awarded to the State of Rhode Island by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service." Here are excerpts: * * * Objectives In March 2021, we entered into an intra-agency agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to conduct audits of State agencies receiving grant funds under the Wildlife and Sport Fish Re  more
Lead Defendant in Multi-State SNAP and PUA Fraud Conspiracy Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Lead Defendant in Multi-State SNAP and PUA Fraud Conspiracy Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison * Defendant used more than 100 stolen identities to steal $440,000 in SNAP benefits from Massachusetts and Rhode Island and $700,000 in PUA benefits from multiple states BOSTON - A Fitchburg, Mass. man was sentenced today in federal court in Worcester fo  more
Maine A.G. Frey Seeks Court Approval for Settlements With Ascend, Citron, Mayne Pharma Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices, Limit Competition
AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 9 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron, and Mayne Pharma Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 10/08/2026 If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money - AUGUSTA - Attorney General Aaron M. Frey today joined a coalition of 45 states a  more
Mass General Brigham women's heart health leader to receive the 2026 Dr. Nanette K. Wenger Research Goes Red Award
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 5 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Mass General Brigham women's heart health leader to receive the 2026 Dr. Nanette K. Wenger Research Goes Red(r) Award * DALLAS, Oct. 5, 2026 -- A distinguished leader in women's heart health will be recognized by the American Heart Association at its annual Scientific Sessions in November. Emily S. Lau, M.D., M.P.H., FAHA, a cardiologist and investigator at Mass General Br  more
Michigan League for Public Policy Opposes Proposed IRS Rule Threatening Access to Refundable Tax Credits for Lawfully Present Immigrants
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 5, 2026 Internal Revenue Service Department of the Treasury Room 5503 P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044 FROM: Karen Holcomb-Merrill, Acting President & CEO, Michigan League for Public Policy RE: Proposed Rule: Application of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Rec  more
Minnesota Credit Union Network: Dan Stoltz Elected Chair of Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union Board of Directors
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 7 -- Blaze Credit Union, a member company of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, issued the following news: * * * Dan Stoltz Elected Chair of Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union Board of Directors 10/6/2026 FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. - Blaze Credit Union is proud to announce that President and Chief Executive Officer Dan Stoltz has been elected Chair of the Board of Directors of Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union, one of the nation's leading providers of cooperative  more
MOAA Life Member and Spouse Help Military Children Find Stability in School
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news: * * * MOAA Life Member and Spouse Help Military Children Find Stability in School By: Blair Drake October 07, 2026 During retired Capt. Francis Molinari's 28-year career in naval intelligence, he and his family moved 11 times. His wife, Lisa, a licensed attorney, faced licensing barriers that impacted her career. She pivoted and focused on something she could do from anywhere: writing. In 2020, she  more
N.M. A.G. Torrez Leads Coalition Challenging Proposed Federal Rules That Would Cut Services for Vulnerable Children
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 9 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release: * * * The New Mexico Department of Justice Leads Multistate Effort to Protect Head Start from Trump Administration Rollback October 7, 2026 Attorney General Raul Torrez Leads Coalition Challenging Proposed Federal Rules That Would Cut Services for Vulnerable Children - Albuquerque, N.M. -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez is leading a coalition of 25 state attorneys general in  more
Nearly one in three new nurse practitioners educated at for-profit schools, study finds
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 8 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Nearly one in three new nurse practitioners educated at for-profit schools, study finds * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- For-profit schools appear to be playing an outsize role in training the nation's expanding nurse practitioner workforce. That's according to a study that found nearly one-third of newly licensed nurse practitioners in four states were educated at for-profit programs in 2024, up fr  more
New AI Club aims to prep students for the future of work
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 8 -- Bryant University posted the following news: * * * New AI Club aims to prep students for the future of work * Before launching a club to help students work with AI, Tyler Moore '29 and Dylan Gordon '28 needed to learn to work together. Both had the same idea at the same time: starting a Bryant AI Club this fall. Rather than becoming rivals, they quickly agreed to join forces. With Bryant Provost and Chief Academic Officer Rupendra Paliwal, Ph.D., serving   more
New AI Club aims to prep students for the future of work
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 8 -- Bryant University posted the following news: * * * New AI Club aims to prep students for the future of work * Before launching a club to help students work with AI, Tyler Moore '29 and Dylan Gordon '28 needed to learn to work together. Both had the same idea at the same time: starting a Bryant AI Club this fall. Rather than becoming rivals, they quickly agreed to join forces. With Bryant Provost and Chief Academic Officer Rupendra Paliwal, Ph.D., serving   more
New York State Health Commissioner Receives COVID and Influenza Seasonal Immunizations, Urges New Yorkers to Do the Same
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 10 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * New York State Health Commissioner Receives COVID and Influenza Seasonal Immunizations, Urges New Yorkers to Do the Same State Health Commissioner Encourages New Yorkers to Prepare for Respiratory Illness Season Governor Hochul Also Received Her Season Flu Shot and Urges All New Yorkers To Put their Health First and Do the Same - ALBANY, N.Y. (October 9, 2026) - State Health Commis  more
NOAA: Seal of Approval - Injured Gray Seal Finds a Permanent Home in Connecticut
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Seal of Approval: Injured Gray Seal Finds a Permanent Home in Connecticut October 08, 2026 Gray seal "Pearl" faced a series of health challenges, including a spinal deformity. Since she is unlikely to survive on her own in the wild, NOAA Fisheries helped find her a forever home at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk where she can thrive. - A resilient two-year  more
NRCS in Rhode Island Seeks Eligible Entities for Forestland Conservation through the Regional Conservation Partnership Project
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * NRCS in Rhode Island Seeks Eligible Entities for Forestland Conservation through the Regional Conservation Partnership Project * Eligible entities should apply by November 27, 2026 for consideration. (WARWICK, R.I., Oct. 9, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conversation Service (NRCS) in Rhode Island is seeking eligible entities to app  more
Nutritional countermeasures to spaceflight studied at URI
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 5 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Nutritional countermeasures to spaceflight studied at URI * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 5, 2026 - As humans spend longer periods of time in outer space and venture further from Earth, it's increasingly important for scientists to learn how varied gravity levels affect muscle function and muscle loss, and how those effects can be counteracted or minimized. Theodoros Pavlidis, a second-year doctoral st  more
NYU Law Birbaum Women's Leadership Center Executive Director Weiss-Wolf Testifies Before Senate Special Committee on Aging
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, executive director of the New York University Law Birbaum Women's Leadership Center, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Half the Country, Zero Hearings: Meeting the Moment to End the Menopause Care Gap in America": * * * Thank you Chair Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and Members of the Committee for convening this historic hearing. My name is Jennifer Weiss-Wolf and I a  more
R.I. Education Dept. Warns Proposed Head Start Rule Could Disrupt State-Funded Pre-K System
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Angelica Infante-Green Commissioner Telephone (401)222-4600 Fax (401)222-6178 TTY (800)745-5555 Voice (800)745-6575 Website: www.ride.ri.gov The R.I. Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability. Stat  more
R.I. Environmental Management Dept.: State Grown Week Kickoff Celebrates Nearly $16M in Funding for Local Agriculture and Food Producers
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 6 -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management issued the following news release: * * * RI Grown Week Kickoff Celebrates Nearly $16M in Funding for Local Agriculture and Food Producers October 05, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI - Today the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) celebrated nearly $16M in funding to support local food and agriculture at Farm Fresh Rhode Island (FFRI) in Providence, kicking off RI Grown Week. Congressional, s  more
R.I. Human Services Dept. Urges Preservation of Federal Standards to Protect Vulnerable Children in Head Start Program
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 30, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy Jr. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 / RIN 0970-AD30 - Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Dear Secretary Kennedy, On behalf of the Rhode Island Department of Huma  more
Reading the ocean's snowflakes: How AI decodes marine snow
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 5 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Reading the ocean's snowflakes: How AI decodes marine snow * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 5, 2026 - A steady "snowfall" of tiny particles carries carbon, nutrients and pollution from the ocean's surface toward the deep sea. Scientists can see those particles sinking, but determining exactly what they contain is much harder. URI Graduate School of Oceanography Research Professor Melissa Omand is turning  more
Reason Foundation: Flexible Benefits as an Alternative Path to Stable Pension Funding - Lessons From South Dakota and Wisconsin
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 9 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * Flexible benefits as an alternative path to stable pension funding: Lessons from South Dakota and Wisconsin South Dakota and Wisconsin show how flexible pension benefits can stabilize contributions and keep pension plans at or near full funding. Rod Crane Senior Fellow October 8, 2026 Traditional public sector defined benefit (DB) pension plans keep the participant's benefit accrual (and any post-ret  more
Reed Blasts Hegseth for Planning to Live-Stream the Execution of Fort Hood Shooter
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Blasts Hegseth for Planning to Live-Stream the Execution of Fort Hood Shooter * WASHINGTON, DC - In response to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announcing plans to live-stream the military execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, a former U.S. Army psychiatrist who opened fire on dozens of people at the Soldier Readiness Processing Center in Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009,  more
Reed, Northeast Democrats Call for Trump to Take Immediate Action to Lower Heating Oil Costs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed, Northeast Democrats Call for Trump to Take Immediate Action to Lower Heating Oil Costs * As Trump's Iran war and reckless energy policies continue to punish U.S. households' finances, lawmakers press Trump Admin. to end Iran conflict, restore energy assistance, and reverse cuts ?to clean energy and grid upgrades WASHINGTON, DC -- With colder weather approaching, millions of Americans and tho  more
RIDOH Announces First Human Case of West Nile Virus in 2026 WNV Risk Level Has Been Lowered Due to Seasonally Low Mosquito Populations
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 9 -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management issued the following news release: * * * RIDOH Announces First Human Case of West Nile Virus in 2026 WNV risk level has been lowered due to seasonally low mosquito populations October 08, 2026 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are announcing the State's first case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2026. The case is a Washington County residen  more
RWU Law Hosts Rhode Island Gubernatorial Forum
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Sept. 30 -- Roger Williams University School of Law issued the following news: * * * RWU Law Hosts Rhode Island Gubernatorial Forum Candidates discuss their visions for Rhode Island during a forum organized by Women's Fund Rhode Island and the League of Women Voters. September 30, 2026 By Kelly Brinza BRISTOL, R.I. -- Roger Williams University School of Law hosted the Rhode Island Gubernatorial Forum on Wednesday, Sept. 30, bringing gubernatorial candidates together f  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Settles With Three Additional Generic Drug Companies on Price Fixing
PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 10 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Settles with Three Additional Generic Drug Companies on Price Fixing Oct. 8, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 45 states and territories in seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a  more
Salve takes first place in national financial analysis competition
NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Oct. 8 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news: * * * Salve takes first place in national financial analysis competition * Of 93 universities and colleges that competed, Salve teams placed first and fourth. Salve students took home the top prize at the Student Managed Investment Fund Consortium (SMIFC), a highly competitive national financial analysis competition held in Chicago Oct. 1-2. Of the 93 colleges and universities that competed, teams from Sal  more
Senate Democrats Spotlight the Trump Administration's War on Climate Science
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Democrats Spotlight the Trump Administration's War on Climate Science October 8, 2026 The Trump Administration and its billionaire fossil fuel donors bash climate science and threaten scientists all to protect the industry's pollute-for-free business model - Washington, D.C. - Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI),   more
Sens. Markey, Warren, Reps. Clark, Pressley, Lynch Demand USPS Cease Campaign of Post Office Closures in the Commonwealth
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Markey, Warren, Reps. Clark, Pressley, Lynch Demand USPS Cease Campaign of Post Office Closures in the Commonwealth * Washington (October 5, 2026) - Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05), and Representatives Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Stephen Lynch (MA-08), today wrote to United States Postmaster General  more
Shackelford, Blythe Re-elected - Members Approve All Bylaws and Standing Rules Proposals
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 5 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Shackelford, Blythe Re-elected; Members Approve All Bylaws and Standing Rules Proposals * William "Bill" Shackelford of Centreville, VA, has been re-elected National President of NARFE, the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association. His third two-year term will begin January 1, 2027. "I am grateful for the  more
Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving First Student, Autumn Transportation, Ambassador Wheelchair Services
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. MCF 21154) entitled "First Student Inc. - Acquisition of Control - Autumn Transportation Inc. and Ambassador Wheelchair Services Inc.": * * * ACTION: Notice Tentatively Approving and Authorizing Finance Transaction. SUMMARY: On August 4, 2026, First Student, Inc. (First Student), a noncarrier, filed an application seeking Board approval to acquire control of Autu  more
Today's State of the University address to highlight URI's progress and future
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 8 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Today's State of the University address to highlight URI's progress and future * KINGSTON, R.I.--Oct. 8, 2026--University of Rhode Island President Marc Parlange will deliver the annual State of the University address today, Thursday, Oct. 8, offering a look at the accomplishments of the URI community over the past year and a vision for the opportunities and challenges ahead. The address will b  more
Two URI physics professors receive NSF awards to further study science behind black holes
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 7 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Two URI physics professors receive NSF awards to further study science behind black holes * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 6, 2026 - Black holes and their complexity continue to fascinate astrophysics researchers around the world, including those at the University of Rhode Island. Researchers are drawn to how these massive, dense concentrations of energy affect their surroundings and want to learn more   more
University of Arkansas: Draw Down Books Founders to Offer Graphic Design Lecture, Book Discount to Students
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 7 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Draw Down Books Founders to Offer Graphic Design Lecture, Book Discount to Students Oct. 06, 2026 The School of Art, housed in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, is hosting Kathleen and Christopher Sleboda of Draw Down Books for a free public lecture at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, in the Faulkner Performing Arts Center. Created in 2012, Draw Down publishes small books about graphic desi  more
URI astrophysics student earns coveted Association for Computing Machinery's SIGHPC fellowship
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 7 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI astrophysics student earns coveted Association for Computing Machinery's SIGHPC fellowship * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 6, 2026 - Ever since she was young, Genevieve Payne has always had a deep interest in nature and understanding hidden systems and patterns within it, hoping to one day study some of the universe's most extreme and least-understood phenomena. This interest developed into a focus  more
URI Greek Life chapters host annual celebratory -- not spooky! -- Halloween event for local kids and families
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 9 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI Greek Life chapters host annual celebratory -- not spooky! -- Halloween event for local kids and families * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 9, 2026 - There's no telling what the hot costumes will be for local trick-or-treaters this Halloween, but the University of Rhode Island will have a decidedly fun, not fearsome, atmosphere this year, as URI's Division of Student Affairs and Greek Life presents it  more
URI Honors Colloquium lecture on Oct. 13 will explain how the final frontier is about trust, not space
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 5 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI Honors Colloquium lecture on Oct. 13 will explain how the final frontier is about trust, not space * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 5, 2026 - Throughout her career, renowned international lawyer and scholar of planetary futures Timiebi Aganaba has conducted space governance research across five countries, examining how legitimacy, institutional design and strategic sovereignty shape humanity's expans  more
URI lecture series explores regenerative landscapes through science, planning, and design
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 7 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI lecture series explores regenerative landscapes through science, planning, and design * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 6, 2026 - The University of Rhode Island's 34th annual Landscape Architecture Lecture Series will bring three nationally recognized practitioners and scholars to campus this fall to explore how science, planning, and design can work together to create more resilient and regenerative   more
URI pharmacy students advance to 'elite eight' in national clinical challenge
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 8 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI pharmacy students advance to 'elite eight' in national clinical challenge * KINGSTON, R.I. -- Oct. 8, 2026 -- After winning preliminary competitions, placing them among the top eight teams in the country, three University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy students are headed to Salt Lake City, Utah, aiming to become the latest URI students to win a major national pharmacy skills competitio  more
URI Theatre's 'Proof' explores family, grief, value of women's voices
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 9 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI Theatre's 'Proof' explores family, grief, value of women's voices * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 9, 2026 - When Jimmy Calitri returned to University of Rhode Island Theatre Department to direct David Auburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Proof," he knew he was taking on a story with more than intellectual depth. For Calitri, who first discovered his passion for directing as a URI undergraduate, th  more
Utah Attorney General Office Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 9 -- The Utah Attorney General Office issued the following news: * * * Utah urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices Court gives preliminary approval to plan returning settlement money to consumers who overpaid for generic drugs - Salt Lake City, Utah--Utahns who paid for certain generic drugs between May 2009 and December 2019 may be eligible for compensation. On September 8, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut ga  more
Washington, multistate coalition seek approval for $400 million settlement in drug price-fixing case
OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 6 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington, multistate coalition seek approval for $400 million settlement in drug price-fixing case * Attorney General Nick Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $400 million settlement to resolve allegations that two generic drug manufacturers engaged in long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulat  more
Whitehouse Introduces Bicameral Bill Creating Alert System to Notify Survivors of Illegal Gun Purchase Attempts by Domestic Abusers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Introduces Bicameral Bill Creating Alert System to Notify Survivors of Illegal Gun Purchase Attempts by Domestic Abusers * Bicameral Domestic Violence SAFE Notice Act would help ensure domestic violence survivors are notified when an abusive partner is trying to obtain a firearm illegally Providence, RI - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) has introduced the Domestic Violen  more
Whitehouse Reintroduces Legislation to Tackle Housing Affordability Crisis
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Reintroduces Legislation to Tackle Housing Affordability Crisis * Affordable Housing Construction Act would expand the supply of housing financed by the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) has reintroduced the Affordable Housing Construction Act, legislation to address the housing affordability crisis that's squeezing Rhode Isla  more
Whitehouse Warns of Global Climate Risk and Calls for Action at OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Warns of Global Climate Risk and Calls for Action at OSCE Parliamentary Assembly * Whitehouse calls out climate damage, insurance collapse, and corrupt fossil fuel influence Industry, front groups, Russia and far-right comprise Axis of Climate Evil Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), the Senate Ranking Member of the Commission on Security and Cooperation  more
Whitehouse, Kelly Press EPA, AI Companies on Rollback of Public Input Rules for Data Center Air Permits
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Kelly Press EPA, AI Companies on Rollback of Public Input Rules for Data Center Air Permits * Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) sent two letters last week opposing the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to eliminate the 30-day mandatory public n  more
Why do we help others? Dr. Natalie Buddiga studies the science
NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Oct. 8 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news: * * * Why do we help others? Dr. Natalie Buddiga studies the science * Psychology professor explores altruism and social decision-making while building an engaged classroom. Dr. Natalie Buddiga, assistant professor of psychology, studies something most people encounter every day but may not think of as particularly scientific: why people help one another. Her research brings together behavior analysis, soc  more
With 19.6% investment return, Brown endowment continues record support for academic priorities
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 9 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * With 19.6% investment return, Brown endowment continues record support for academic priorities * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- The Brown University endowment generated a 19.6% investment return -- its highest in five years -- during Brown's Fiscal Year 2026, the 12-month period that closed on June 30, 2026. The endowment's total market value increased from $8 billion to $9.5 billion. That change r  more