Monday - July 27, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Rhode Island

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20 Greenberg Traurig Boston Attorneys, 9 Practices Included in 2026 Chambers USA Guide
MIAMI, Florida, June 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 20 Greenberg Traurig Boston Attorneys, 9 Practices Included in 2026 Chambers USA Guide * BOSTON - June 8, 2026 - The 2026 Chambers USA Guide includes 20 attorneys and nine practices from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Boston office. Firm-wide, 306 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2026 guide, and the firm is recognized in 67 of the guide's practice   more
2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-Region Teams Announced
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 10 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-Region Teams Announced The 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I All-Region Teams have been announced across all eight regions. The teams are selected by members of the American Baseball Coaches Association, with the process overseen by the ABCA NCAA Div. I All-America & Coach of the Year Committee. The committee is chaired by Brian Green of Wichit  more
21 State Attorneys General Urge FDA to Reconsider Draft Guidance on Flavored E-Cigarettes as Youth Nicotine Risk Grows
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Attorneys General in 21 states submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expressing concerns about the agency's Draft Guidance for Industry on flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems premarket applications. The letter highlights escalating risks posed to youth by flavored e-cigarettes and urge the FDA to reconsider its regulatory approach aimed at balancing youth protection with adult smoking cessation benefits. The letter strongly cr  more
A.G. Jones Continues Fight for Virginians Amidst Cost Crisis
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 10 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Continues Fight for Virginians Amidst Cost Crisis 24-state coalition defends recent court win and appeals procedural ruling over unlawful tariffs - Attorney General Jay Jones joined 23 other Attorneys General today to defend a major court victory on behalf of Virginians. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down Presid  more
ACAP Names Beam, Nelson to Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Association for Community Affiliated Plans issued the following news release: * * * ACAP Names Beam, Nelson to Board of Directors The Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) announced that Adam Beam, Vice President for Corporate Development at CareSource, and Sonya Nelson, Regional President at AmeriHealth Caritas, have been added as corporate members to the Association's Board of Directors. ACAP's Board of Directors serves to provide strategic oversight of  more
ADI holding Third Annual Mini Convening in Montgomery, AL
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * ADI holding Third Annual Mini Convening in Montgomery, AL * CARLISLE AND UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-The Antiracist Development Institute (ADI) at Penn State Dickinson Law will hold its Third Annual Mini Convening in Montgomery, AL, on June 28-June 30. The event will include time for participants to connect and learn during the visit to a city that has space and resources dedicat  more
AfghanEvac Opposes Proposed DHS Rule Restricting Employment Authorization for Afghan Allies
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- AfghanEvac, a veteran-led coalition based in Washington state comprising over 250 organizations focused on resettlement and advocacy for Afghan allies, has submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's proposed rule entitled "Clarification of Discretionary Employment Authorization for Certain Aliens." The AfghanEvac letter, signed by Shawn VanDiver, President and Founder, urges DHS to withdraw the rule in full, citing concerns that   more
AG Brown joins challenge to federal administration's culture war on contractors
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 10 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown joins challenge to federal administration's culture war on contractors * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition with 19 other attorneys general in suing the federal administration over the addition of new contract terms that-in the name of purging any "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) initiatives-impose unclear and confusing requirements on state  more
AG Campbell Challenges Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates On Federal Contractors
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 10 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates On Federal Contractors * Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting -  more
AG Nessel Joins Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
LANSING, Michigan, June 11 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts (PDF) that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impose  more
AG Nessel Secures Preliminary Injunction Protecting USDA Funding
LANSING, Michigan, June 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Preliminary Injunction Protecting USDA Funding * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 21 attorneys general secured a preliminary injunction on Friday temporarily blocking the Trump administration from enforcing certain conditions on funding received through U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs, grants, cooperative agreements and mutual in  more
AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2026-2027
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2026-2027 * CHICAGO -The American Medical Association (AMA) today introduced the 21 members of its Board of Trustees for the coming year following elections held during the Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates. Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, a New York urologic surgeon, was sworn in as the 181st president of the America  more
Americans for Prosperity Responds to Passage of Rhode Island's FY27 State Budget
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity Responds to Passage of Rhode Island's FY27 State Budget * Providence, Rhode Island - Americans for Prosperity (AFP) responded to the passage of the state budget by the Rhode Island General Assembly. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said: "Rhode Island families are tired of limited health care options, long wait times to see a docto  more
Americans for Tax Reform: Rhode Island Democrats Approve "Millionaire's Tax" Despite Budget Surplus
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 10, 2026, by Sean Rowen: * * * Rhode Island Democrats Approve "Millionaire's Tax" Despite Budget Surplus Rhode Island Democrats have approved a fiscal year 2027 budget that includes a new "millionaire's tax," adding the Ocean State to a growing list of states that have turned to higher taxes on top earners to generate additional revenue. The $15.2 billion spending plan creates a new tax tier for income ab  more
Amo Gets Secretary of Expensive Energy to Concede Trump Broke Promise to Lower Costs
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Gets Secretary of Expensive Energy to Concede Trump Broke Promise to Lower Costs * Washington, DC - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI), Member of the House Science Committee, questioned Trump Energy Secretary Christopher Wright about his attacks on clean energy projects in Democratic-led states and failure to bring down energy costs for working families. "Whether slashing clean energy project  more
Amo Raises Alarm Over Trump EPA Chief's Failure to Appear Before Congress
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Raises Alarm Over Trump EPA Chief's Failure to Appear Before Congress * Washington, DC - TODAY, Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) of House Science's Environment Subcommittee raised concerns after GOP Chairman Brian Babin neglected to secure the testimony of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin before the Committee. Zeldin's failure to appear leaves numerous open quest  more
Amo Slams Republican Scheme to Fund Trump's Masked ICE Agents While Families Face Rising Costs
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Slams Republican Scheme to Fund Trump's Masked ICE Agents While Families Face Rising Costs * Washington, DC - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01), Member of the House Budget Committee, blasted House Republicans for dumping nearly $70 billion more into Trump's deportation machine while doing nothing to lower costs crushing American families. "Budgets are a statement of values, and House Repub  more
Amo, Casar Demand Explanation from CFTC Over Suspiciously Precise, Massively Profitable Prediction Market Bets on Trump's War in Iran
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo, Casar Demand Explanation from CFTC Over Suspiciously Precise, Massively Profitable Prediction Market Bets on Trump's War in Iran * WASHINGTON, DC - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) and Congressman Greg Casar (D-TX-35) demanded answers from Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig over his reluctance to crack down on extremely accurate, tremendously profitable pred  more
Amo, Jackson, Kelly Lead 74 Colleagues Demanding Answers on Ebola Outbreak and Trump's Global Health Failures
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo, Jackson, Kelly Lead 74 Colleagues Demanding Answers on Ebola Outbreak and Trump's Global Health Failures * Washington, DC - TODAY, Representatives Gabe Amo (D-RI-01),Jonathan Jackson (D-IL-01), and Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) led 74 colleagues demanding answers from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Acting Director Jay Bhattacharya about the Ebola out  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Continues Fight Against Illegal Tariffs
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 10 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Continues Fight Against Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Mayes today took action in federal court and continued defending a major court victory for consumers. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully impose tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The Tr  more
Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief in Support of New York Measures Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings
SACRAMENTO, California, June 12 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief in Support of New York Measures Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings * Urges Court of Appeals to uphold dismissal of Trump Administration lawsuit OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump Administration's lawsuit challe  more
Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition Defending State Gambling Laws Against Kalshi
SACRAMENTO, California, June 12 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition Defending State Gambling Laws Against Kalshi * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 37 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting Ohio's right to enforce its state sports gaming and gambling laws against prediction market operator Kalshi. The amicus brief supports Ohio gaming autho  more
Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back Against Trump Administration's Continued Efforts to Intimidate Providers of Medically Necessary Care for Minors
SACRAMENTO, California, June 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back Against Trump Administration's Continued Efforts to Intimidate Providers of Medically Necessary Care for Minors * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief opposing the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ)'s attempt to obtain personal health information abou  more
Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful, Confusing New Requirements for Federal Contractors
SACRAMENTO, California, June 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful, Confusing New Requirements for Federal Contractors * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that -in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) -impose uncle  more
Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Continue Funding Legal Services for Low-Income Americans and Vulnerable Communities
SACRAMENTO, California, June 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Continue Funding Legal Services for Low-Income Americans and Vulnerable Communities * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, urged Congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related   more
Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
SACRAMENTO, California, June 12 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill * Coalition urges U.S. Senate to modify House-passed Farm Bill to restore food assistance funding for millions of Americans OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental   more
Attorney General Bonta Waves the Red Flag on Youth Exposure to Tobacco Marketing in Formula 1
SACRAMENTO, California, June 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Waves the Red Flag on Youth Exposure to Tobacco Marketing in Formula 1 * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in sending a letter to the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 (F1) regarding tobacco industry and nicotine sponsorship. Despite F1's 2006 policy prohibiting cigaret  more
Attorney General Clark Brings a Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 10 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Brings a Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors * Coalition of 20 Attorneys General Join Multistate Effort Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, eq  more
Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Supporting New York Measures Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 11 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Supporting New York Measures Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings * Attorney General Clark Urges Court to Uphold Dismissal of Trump Administration Lawsuit Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump administration's lawsuit challenging the Protect  more
Attorney General Clark Leads Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 To End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 8 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Leads Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 To End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships * Attorney General Charity Clark today led a coalition of attorneys general from 18 other states and jurisdictions in calling on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nicotine products, including n  more
Attorney General Clark Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 12 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill * Coalition Calls on Senate to Reverse Federal Cuts that Threaten Food Assistance for Millions of Americans Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program   more
Attorney General Ford Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
CARSON CITY, Nevada, June 12 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill * Coalition Calls on Senate to Reverse Federal Cuts that Threaten Food Assistance for Millions of Americans Carson City, NV - Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford joined a coalition of 23 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutri  more
Attorney General James Secures $36.5 Million from CVS for Defrauding Medicaid
ALBANY, New York, June 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $36.5 Million from CVS for Defrauding Medicaid * June 9, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 36 other attorneys general and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in securing $36.5 million from CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS) for fraudulently overbilling Medicaid for insulin prescriptions. From 2010   more
Attorney General James Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
ALBANY, New York, June 12 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and eligibility protections in the upcoming Farm Bill and reject efforts to   more
Attorney General James Wins Case Protecting Immigrant Workers
ALBANY, New York, June 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Wins Case Protecting Immigrant Workers * June 8, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today won her lawsuit against the Trump administration for imposing an illegal $100,000 fee on all new applicants for H-1B visas, a critical program that allows highly-trained immigrants to temporarily work in the United States. H-1B recipients fill essenti  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser joins lawsuit challenging unlawful Trump mandates on federal contractors
DENVER, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser joins lawsuit challenging unlawful Trump mandates on federal contractors * June 10, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" from federal contracting - imp  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural Coloradans
DENVER, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural Coloradans * June 10, 2026 (DENVER) -Attorney General Phil Weiser today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income   more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL TRUMP ADMINISTRATION MANDATES ON FEDERAL CONTRACTORS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL TRUMP ADMINISTRATION MANDATES ON FEDERAL CONTRACTORS Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity and inclusion" from federal contracting -   more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION SUPPORTING NEW YORK MEASURES ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY IN STATE BUILDINGS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION SUPPORTING NEW YORK MEASURES ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY IN STATE BUILDINGS * Raoul Urges Court to Uphold Dismissal of Trump Administration Lawsuit Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump administration's lawsuit challenging the Protect Our Courts Act  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES CONGRESS TO RESTORE SNAP BENEFITS AND PROTECT FOOD ASSISTANCE IN FARM BILL
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 12 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES CONGRESS TO RESTORE SNAP BENEFITS AND PROTECT FOOD ASSISTANCE IN FARM BILL * Coalition Calls on Senate to Reverse Federal Cuts that Threaten Food Assistance for Millions of Americans Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES FORMULA 1 TO END TOBACCO AND NICOTINE PRODUCT SPONSORSHIPS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES FORMULA 1 TO END TOBACCO AND NICOTINE PRODUCT SPONSORSHIPS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in calling on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nicotine products, including nicotine pouches, and terminate all existing sponsorsh  more
Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
SALEM, Oregon, June 10 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 19 other attorneys general today sued the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impose unclear an  more
Attorney General Rayfield Keeps Fighting Against Trump's Unlawful Tariffs
SALEM, Oregon, June 9 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Keeps Fighting Against Trump's Unlawful Tariffs * 24-state coalition defends recent court win and appeals procedural ruling Attorney General Dan Rayfield today took action in federal court and continued defending a major court victory for consumers. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully imp  more
Attorney General Sunday leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural communities
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural communities * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income American  more
Attorney General Tong Joins Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors * Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impo  more
BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Northeast Region May 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Northeast Region May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region * * * Area prices were up 0.8 percent over the past month, up 5.0 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Northeast Region advanced 0.8 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy index increased   more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Rhode Island Fourth Quarter 2025
NEW YORK, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Rhode Island Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region * * * Employment declined in Rhode Island's two largest counties, Providence and Kent, from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that Providence and Kent had employment losses of 0.4 percent and 0.3 percent, respectively. (See ta  more
BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions March 2026
DALLAS, Texas, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.59 per hour in the South to $54.61 in the Northeast in March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs for employee compensatio  more
Brown professors devise course to explore generative AI in computer science education
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 11 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown professors devise course to explore generative AI in computer science education * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -When Anthropic launched Claude Code last year, the AI coding tool set off an earthquake in the computer programming world. Suddenly, users could simply outline a task in plain English, and an autonomous Claude Code agent could whip up workable code in minutes, sometimes seconds. So  more
Brown researchers launch tool to map World Cup players, fans and potential to spread disease
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 10 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown researchers launch tool to map World Cup players, fans and potential to spread disease * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -With the FIFA World Cup 2026 competition kicking off in cities across North America, a Brown University research team is making it easy to track infectious diseases that could be spread by teams, players and fans. The tool, developed by epidemiologist William Goedel at Brown  more
Bryant students prep hospitality industry on cultural literacy as international soccer fans arrive
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, June 11 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Bryant students prep hospitality industry on cultural literacy as international soccer fans arrive * Foreign travel requires adjustments to local culture: whether to bow or shake hands, what kind of clothing is appropriate to wear, even which hand you should use to eat meals. For visitors traveling to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup(tm), a lot of the potential friction points involve money  more
Bryant's new Sprague Center for Entrepreneurship and Design is "built to launch"
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, June 12 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Bryant's new Sprague Center for Entrepreneurship and Design is "built to launch" * Bryant's new Sprague Center for Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking has the tools and supports to help students and the broader Bryant community develop new products and businesses, from concept to launch. Located in the Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center (BELC) and supported by a gift from Trustee Kim Anderson   more
CDC Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report: QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Colorectal Cancer Death Rates, by State -- United States, 2024
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 22) on June 11, 2026, entitled "QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Colorectal Cancer Death Rates, by State -- United States, 2024.": Here are excerpts: * * * Colorectal cancer deaths were identified using International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision underlying cause-of-death   more
CFTC Sues New Mexico as the State Becomes the Latest Attempting to Infringe on Federal Jurisdiction
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release: * * * CFTC Sues New Mexico as the State Becomes the Latest Attempting to Infringe on Federal Jurisdiction * WASHINGTON -The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today filed a lawsuit in federal court against the state of New Mexico, seeking to block the state's efforts to apply state gaming laws against CFTC-registered contract markets. Just last week, New Mexico filed a lawsuit in a state cou  more
Chief of Naval Operations Addresses U.S. Naval War College Graduates at Commencement
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, June 12 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * Chief of Naval Operations Addresses U.S. Naval War College Graduates at Commencement The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) celebrated its in-residence summer graduation in a ceremony at its Newport, Rhode Island, campus on June 12, 2026.  The graduating class included 461 students from in-resident senior-level leadership and intermediate-level leadership courses, with 90 international students representing f  more
Cooperative Credit Union Association Supports Credit Union Chartering Rule With Clarifications
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Cooperative Credit Union Association Inc., Marlborough, Massachusetts, has expressed its support for the National Credit Union Administration's proposed amendments related to federal credit union Chartering and Field of Membership. The association addressed the agency's "Round Nine" Deregulation Project that seeks to modify rules regarding associational common bonds for federal credit unions. The association represents approximately 200 state and federally chartered c  more
Court Order on Hold Policies
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following alert: * * * Court Order on Hold Policies * On June 5, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island issued an order in Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island, et al. v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, et al., 26-cv-00132-JJM-PAS (D.RI.), vacating PM 602-0192, PM 602-0194, and PA 2025-26. The Court entered its final judgment on  more
DARPA celebrates 20 years of Young Faculty Awards,...
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued the following news: * * * DARPA celebrates 20 years of Young Faculty Awards,... * For two decades, DARPA's Young Faculty Award (YFA) program has been a catalyst for scientific and technological innovation. The program has supported over 500 rising research stars from more than 60 universities, driving breakthroughs aligned with national security areas of interest. The YFA program identifies and engages early-career  more
Delirium after surgery is a strong predictor of cognitive decline in older adults
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 8 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Delirium after surgery is a strong predictor of cognitive decline in older adults * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Developing postoperative delirium -a sudden, significant state of confusion, agitation and inattentiveness that arises after surgery under anesthesia -remains the strongest predictor of long-term cognitive decline, a new study found. Researchers from Mass General Brigham, Hebrew SeniorL  more
Department of the Interior Announces $461 Million for Parks and Outdoor Recreation Across America
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on June 8, 2026: * * * Department of the Interior announces $461 million for parks and outdoor recreation across America Investments will leverage more than $900 million for parks, trails and outdoor recreation projects nationwide. - The Department of the Interior today announced the distribution of more than $327 million in formula grants and $134 million in competitive grants   more
Diving in: Students design social entrepreneurship solutions in Bali
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, June 8 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Diving in: Students design social entrepreneurship solutions in Bali * Donning her snorkeling gear, Arielle Feinstein '27 submerged her face into the clear, calm water off the coast of Bali, Indonesia, to observe the artificial reef resting on the sea floor. Constructed of steel, the submerged structures, which mimic natural reefs, support marine biodiversity and aid in restoring the area's devastated reef  more
Experts Urge NOAA to Strengthen Protections for North Atlantic Right Whales Amid Climate Change Shifts
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- A collaborative team behind the NSF Organismal Response to Climate Change Collaborative project, based in Columbia, South Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries Office of Protected Resources expressing concerns about the impacts of climate change on North Atlantic right whale habitat use and management strategies. The letter addresses regulatory considerations concerning the 2008 Vessel Speed Rule aimed a  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Trump Administration's Travel Ban Adjudication Policies Deemed Unlawful by District Court - What Employers Need to Know
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 9, 2026: * * * Trump Administration's Travel Ban Adjudication Policies Deemed Unlawful by District Court: What Employers Need to Know Businesses that employ foreign national workers should be tracking litigation over the Trump administration's Travel Ban and other immigration policies that impact the workplace. Indeed, a district court in Rhode Island just vacated four USCIS policies as exceeding t  more
Governor Lamont Directs the Connecticut Department of Labor To Fill Gaps Created by the Trump Administration's Dismantling of Labor Protections
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 12 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Directs the Connecticut Department of Labor To Fill Gaps Created by the Trump Administration's Dismantling of Labor Protections * (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing the Connecticut Department of Labor's State Board of Mediation and Arbitration to assist Connecticut employers and labor unions that have been impacted by an executive o  more
Greater New York Hospital Association Expresses Concerns Over CMS Proposed FY 2027 Psychiatric Facility Payment Rule
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The Greater New York Hospital Association, representing more than 200 public and voluntary acute care hospitals, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed rule for the fiscal year 2027 inpatient psychiatric facility prospective payment system. The letter, written by Elisabeth Wynn, Executive Vice President, addresses multiple aspects of the proposal, including the wage index construction, outlier paym  more
HAWAII A.G. LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING FORMULA 1 TO END TOBACCO AND NICOTINE PRODUCT SPONSORSHIPS
HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 9 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on June 8, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING FORMULA 1 TO END TOBACCO AND NICOTINE PRODUCT SPONSORSHIPS Attorney General Anne Lopez today announced Hawaii is co-leading a coalition of attorneys general from 18 states and jurisdictions in calling on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nic  more
Hawaii A.G. Lopez, 19 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Federation Internationale De L'Automobile, Formula 1 Group
HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 10 (TNSletter) -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez, with 19 co-signers issued the following letter to Federation Internationale de l'Automobile and Formula 1 Group: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 8, 2026 Stefano Domenicali, CEO Formula 1 Group 2 St. James's Market London, SW1Y 4AH United Kingdom - Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President Federation Internationale de l'Automobile 8 place de la Concorde 75008 Paris France - Dear Mr. Domenicali and Mr.  more
Healthcare price transparency is necessary to improve affordability, Brown scholar tells Congress
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 10 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Healthcare price transparency is necessary to improve affordability, Brown scholar tells Congress * WASHINGTON, D.C. [Brown University] -Hospital mergers and the acquisition of physician practices by private equity firms lead to increasing consolidation among healthcare systems, which has been shown to increase patient costs without improving quality. Yet these new ownership models remain deeply opaque to   more
History Is Made: Indiana Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 9 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release: * * * History Is Made: Indiana Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Indiana is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana and Georgia, w  more
In a potential nanoscale breakthrough, scientists at Brown reveal 80-atom boron 'buckyball'
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 10 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * In a potential nanoscale breakthrough, scientists at Brown reveal 80-atom boron 'buckyball' * PROVIDENCE R.I. [Brown University] -The nanoscale world appears to have a new ball to kick around. Researchers from Brown University have shown the first experimental evidence for a "buckyball" molecule made from 80 boron atoms. The new structure is the cousin of the carbon buckyball, known formally as Buckminst  more
International Center for Law & Economics Warns Illinois Interchange Fee Ban Would Harm Consumers and Fragment Payment Systems
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The International Center for Law and Economics, headquartered in Washington D.C., has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing concerns about Illinois' Interchange Fee Prohibition Act and its potential consequences. The letter addresses the OCC's interim final rule clarifying national banks' authority to charge interchange fees, alongside its interim final order preempting the IFPA under federal law. The IFPA prohibits   more
JAG Physical Therapy to Pay $125,000 in EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * JAG Physical Therapy to Pay $125,000 in EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit * Settles federal suit alleging physical therapy chain fired employee for requesting reasonable childbirth accommodations NEW YORK -PT Administrative Services LLC, a large chain of physical therapy clinics doing business as JAG Physical Therapy, will pay $125,000 and furnish other relief to settle a childbi  more
KFF: Maine Homelessness Falls, But More Than 2,600 People Still Without Stable Housing
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Maine recorded 2,695 people experiencing homelessness according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data compiled by KFF show that while the state's homeless population declined from the previous year, thousands of residents continue to experience housing instability, with the vast majority relying on shelters, transitional housing, and emergency accommodation rather than living unsheltered.   more
KFF: New Mexico Sees Growing Homelessness Challenge as Unsheltered Population Remains High
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- New Mexico is facing a homelessness challenge according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data complied by KFF show that the state continues to struggle with both sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, reflecting broader national trends but with distinctive local characteristics. According to New Mexico's 2024 count, approximately 4,649 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night.  more
KFF: North Carolina Homelessness Surges as Sheltered and Unsheltered Populations Reach Record Levels
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- North Carolina experienced a sharp rise in homelessness in 2024, with the latest Point-in-Time count showing 11,626 people experiencing homelessness on a single January night, up from 9,754 in 2023. The increase of 1,872 people represents a 19% year-over-year jump, closely matching the national increase of 18%. The KFF data, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, indicate that homelessness in North  more
KFF: U.S. Homelessness Data Climbs Sharply as Unsheltered Population Remains a Major Challenge
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The number of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. reached a record level in the latest Point-in-Time count, according to data compiled by the health policy organization KFF. The figures, collected during the last 10 days of January, provide a one-night snapshot of homelessness across all states. The table, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, shows that an estimated 771,480 people were e  more
M-RCBG's Healthcare Policy Program announces 2026-2027 Grossman Fellow
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 10 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * M-RCBG's Healthcare Policy Program announces 2026-2027 Grossman Fellow * The Healthcare Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School has announced Maria Zou as the 2026-2027 recipient of the Jerome H. Grossman M.D. Graduate Fellowship. The fellowship, made possible by a generous gift from the Grossman family, honors the life and legacy of Jerome Grossman, who dedicated his career to strengthening healthcar  more
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act - Issues for the 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13210) by natural resources policy analyst Anthony R. Marshak: * * * The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA): Issues for the 119th Congress The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as amended (MSA; 16 U.S.C. Sec.1801 et seq.), is the primary law authorizing the conservation and management of U.S. federal marine fisheries (i.e., th  more
Md. A.G. Brown Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from feder  more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-  more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Supporting New York Law Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 13 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 12, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Supporting New York Law Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings Amicus Brief Argues Federal Government Cannot Require States to Enforce Immigration Law in Courthouses - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump administration's  more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 to End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 8, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 to End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of attorneys general from 19 states and jurisdictions in calling on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nicotine prod  more
Meet the Researcher: Kinesiology's Jacob Earp Helps Aging Adults Become More Resilient to Injury
STORRS, Connecticut, June 8 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Meet the Researcher: Kinesiology's Jacob Earp Helps Aging Adults Become More Resilient to Injury * The human body changes with age. Shifts in fat distribution, and muscle composition and structure can reduce strength, erode function, and increase the risk of injury or frailty in older adults. These age-related changes may lead to sarcopenia, which is a loss of muscle function due to declines in mu  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Mandates on Federal Contractors
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Mandates on Federal Contractors Federal Demands Complicate State Contracting Requirements in Latest Ideological Fight Against Diversity - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over the addition of new terms to federal contra  more
Naval War College Foundation Announces the Andrew J. Zimbelmann Endowed Chair at the U.S. Naval War College
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, June 12 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * The Naval War College Foundation Announces the Andrew J. Zimbelmann Endowed Chair at the U.S. Naval War College * The Naval War College Foundation marked the dedication of the Andrew J. Zimbelmann Endowed Chair for Leadership, Ethics, and Character at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, on June 10, 2026. Through a financial commitment from the Tony and Ann Ryan Family Foundation, the Z  more
OMB Receives Public Comment From Brown University Professor on Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Katie B. Biello, Professor and Chair, Epidemiology, at Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget regarding its proposed revisions to the Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance. The letter expresses concerns about several provisions within the rule. The professor-author, who chairs the epidemiology department and leads federally funded research on HIV and substance use disorders, argues the p  more
Photos: Student poetry reading at Providence elementary school celebrates community writing program offered through Brown course
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 12 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Photos: Student poetry reading at Providence elementary school celebrates community writing program offered through Brown course * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -"The Gummy Bear Heist." "An Ode to My Couch." "The Cat Alone." Those are just a few of the original poems that fifth graders from Vartan Gregorian Elementary School in Providence authored during a months-long writing residency program offere  more
Project management isn't a task, it's a career, says Bryant's Robert Massoud
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, June 10 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Project management isn't a task, it's a career, says Bryant's Robert Massoud * When the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids of Giza, they had project managers keeping the blocks of sandstone moving into place, says Robert Massoud, a lecturer in Bryant's Management department. "There were literally thousands of people who performed the tasks required to build those incredible structures, and there were   more
R.I. A.G. Neronha Offers Guidance to Those Affected by UnitedHealthcare and Brown University Health's Health Insurance Contract Negotiation
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 10 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha offers guidance to those affected by UnitedHealthcare and Brown University Health's health insurance contract negotiation Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced updates to the Office's website for consumers of UnitedHealthcare's Medicare Advantage health insurance plan. Recently, Brown University Health and UnitedHealt  more
R.I. Gov. McKee and First Lady Highlight Litter-Free Rhode Island Spring Microgrant Recipients
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 13 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on June 12, 2026: * * * Governor McKee and First Lady Highlight Litter-Free Rhode Island Spring Microgrant Recipients Program awarded more than $38k to community groups - Today, Governor Dan McKee, First Lady Susan McKee, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) Director Terry Gray, and the Litter-Free Rhode Island (LFRI) program announced that it distributed more   more
R.I. Gov. McKee Signs Fiscal Year 2027 Budget, Advancing Key Affordability for All Initiatives
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 13 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on June 12, 2026: * * * Governor McKee Signs Fiscal Year 2027 Budget, Advancing Key Affordability for All Initiatives Budget puts more money back in Rhode Islanders' pockets, keeps Rhode Island building with a historic bond proposal, and protects vulnerable Rhode Islanders from President Trump's reckless cuts - Governor Dan McKee today signed the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, making key i  more
R.I. Gov. McKee Swears in New Judges to Rhode Island Superior Court
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 5 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Governor McKee Swears in New Judges to Rhode Island Superior Court On Friday, Governor Dan McKee swore in two new judges to fill vacancies on the Rhode Island Superior Court. "Fairness and integrity are pillars of our judicial system, and these judges have demonstrated that throughout their careers," said Governor Dan McKee. "Joanna and Maria have a wealth of knowledge and legal  more
R.I. Gov. McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Spotlight Weekly Attendance Leaders
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 5 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Spotlight Weekly Attendance Leaders As part of the statewide Attendance Matters RI campaign, today, Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green recognized Rhode Island schools with the highest weekly attendance and most improved attendance rates across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The following schools are   more
R.I. Gov. McKee: In-water Construction Begins on New Washington Bridge
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 11 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * In-water Construction Begins on New Washington Bridge Major milestone marks transition from early-stage work to visible construction - Governor Dan McKee today joined Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Interim Director Robert Rocchio, Walsh Construction Vice President Chuck Parish, and East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva to mark the start of in-wa  more
Redesigned fire gear offers potentially more cooling, less toxicity
ITHACA, New York, June 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Redesigned fire gear offers potentially more cooling, less toxicity * A Cornell researcher's bold new redesign of firefighter gear - which hasn't significantly changed in decades - is more versatile and better adapted to their actual work, only a small fraction of which involves actually fighting structure fires. Heeju Terry Park, the Vincent V.C. Woo Professor in the Department of Human Centered Design in the  more
Reed & Colleagues Press Trump on Legal Basis for Justifying Claim that Hostilities in Iran Have 'Terminated'
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Colleagues Press Trump on Legal Basis for Justifying Claim that Hostilities in Iran Have 'Terminated' * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Jack Reed (D-RI), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and 34 Senate Democrats are refuting the Trump Administration's claim in a May 1 letter to Congress that the hostilities that began on February 28, 2026 in Iran have "terminated" an  more
Reed Opposes Trump's Arch That Would Diminish American Heroes and Block Views of Arlington National Cemetery
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Opposes Trump's Arch That Would Diminish American Heroes and Block Views of Arlington National Cemetery * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a West Point graduate who served in the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, joined veterans and taxpayers from around the country in opposing President Trump's proposed 250-foot " Triumphal Arch " that would obstruct and overshadow th  more
Reed Presents Posthumous Bronze Star & Military Honors to Family of WWII U.S. Army Veteran
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Presents Posthumous Bronze Star & Military Honors to Family of WWII U.S. Army Veteran * CRANSTON, RI - U.S. Senator Jack Reed, the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee and a former U.S. Army officer, today held a special ceremony of remembrance at the Cranston Public Library for dozens of family members, friends, and loved ones to celebrate the extraordinary life and devoted se  more
Reed's Law Leads to FDA Approving the First New Sunscreen Ingredient in 25 Years
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed's Law Leads to FDA Approving the First New Sunscreen Ingredient in 25 Years * WASHINGTON, DC - The future of American sunscreen products just got a little brighter - and safer and more effective too, thanks in part to the Sunscreen Innovation Act, a law authored by U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) to help companies avoid needless regulatory roadblocks. For decades, European, Asian, and Austral  more
Reed, Colleagues Sound Alarm That Trump is Diverting National Park Fees from Where They are Most Needed to DC Vanity Projects
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed, Colleagues Sound Alarm That Trump is Diverting National Park Fees from Where They are Most Needed to DC Vanity Projects * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. National Parks around the country hosted over 323 million visitors last year. While many of the sites managed by the National Park Service (NPS) are free to visit, some require visitors to purchase entrance passes, with those fees helping to pay for   more
Reed, Whitehouse Join Fellow Ranking Members Urging Trump & Thune to Stop Gutting Independent Agencies, Blocking Democratic Nominees, and Handing Bipartisan Watchdog Posts to Blatant Trump Loyalists
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed, Whitehouse Join Fellow Ranking Members Urging Trump & Thune to Stop Gutting Independent Agencies, Blocking Democratic Nominees, and Handing Bipartisan Watchdog Posts to Blatant Trump Loyalists * WASHINGTON, DC - As the Democratic leaders of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) respectively, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheld  more
Reed: Americans Can't Afford Trumpflation
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Americans Can't Afford Trumpflation * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, after new economic data showed prices rose 4.2 percent annually in May, the third consecutive monthly increase since the start of Trump's Iran war and a three-year high, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement: "Inflation continues to accelerate as President Trump's disastrous war with Iran drags on and he fails to  more
Reed: Chance for Free World Cup Tickets Available for RI Veterans, First Responders & Military Families
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Chance for Free World Cup Tickets Available for RI Veterans, First Responders & Military Families * WASHINGTON, DC - With the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off today, and with seven matches scheduled to take place in New England at Gillette Stadium (which FIFA has branded 'Boston Stadium' during the World Cup) in Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S. Senator Jack Reed says Rhode Island veterans, fir  more
REGENT Craft Urges NMFS to Exclude Wing-in-Ground Craft From Right Whale Speed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- REGENT Craft Inc., a North Kingstown, Rhode Island-based manufacturer of electric and hybrid-electric wing-in-ground (WIG) vessels, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) concerning the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to amend the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The Rhode Island small business, known for its Seaglider WIG craft, supports efforts to protect right whales but requests t  more
Rep. Steube Introduces Resolution to Impeach Judge McConnell for Endangering Public Safety and National Security
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube Introduces Resolution to Impeach Judge McConnell for Endangering Public Safety and National Security * WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced a resolution impeaching John McConnell, Jr., Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, for high crimes and misdemeanors. "Judge McConnell put the interests of noncitizens se  more
Representative Magaziner Statement on Passing of Historian Gordon Wood
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Magaziner Statement on Passing of Historian Gordon Wood * "I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my former Professor, renowned historian Gordon Wood. Wood was the reason I chose to major in History as a Brown University student, and my time studying under him helped shape me into the person I am. More importantly, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our natio  more
Rhode Island Department of Education Names 2026 Blue Ribbon Schools
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 12 -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Rhode Island Department of Education Names 2026 Blue Ribbon Schools Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green, and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today announced that three schools have been named 2026 Rhode Island Blue Ribbon Schools, one of the highest honors a school can receive in the state. The 2026 honorees are: * Classical High School  more
Rhode Island Lawmakers Pass Teamsters-Supported Warehouse Worker Protection Act
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Rhode Island Lawmakers Pass Teamsters-Supported Warehouse Worker Protection Act * Press Contact: Matt McQuaid Phone: (771) 241-0015 Email: mmcquaid@teamster.org (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) - Teamsters are celebrating the passage of S2504A/H7364A, the Rhode Island Warehouse Worker Protection Act, out of the General Assembly. The legislation will prevent companies like Amazon f  more
Rhode Island Supreme Court Issues Opinion on Providence Community Health Centers Vs. Neal Dupuis
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 5 -- The Rhode Island Supreme Court issued the following opinion: * * * The Providence Community Health Centers, Inc. v. Neal Dupuis, in his capacity as Tax Assessor for the City of Warwick. Present: Suttell, C.J., Goldberg, Robinson, and Lynch Prata, JJ. OPINION Chief Justice Suttell, for the Court. The plaintiff, The Providence Community Health Centers, Inc. (PCHC or plaintiff), appeals from a Superior Court judgment entered in favor of the defendant, Neal D  more
Rhode Island Surpasses 2030 Goal as Overdose Deaths Continue to Decline
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 11 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Rhode Island Surpasses 2030 Goal as Overdose Deaths Continue to Decline Whole-of-government approach and strong community partnerships drive progress - Governor Dan McKee and the Overdose Task Force announced today that overdose deaths in Rhode Island have dropped 50% since 2022, surpassing the State's 2030 goal to reduce overdose deaths by 30%. This marks the  more
RI Delegation Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation Awarding Congressional Gold Medal to Nation's First Black Military Unit
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * RI Delegation Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation Awarding Congressional Gold Medal to Nation's First Black Military Unit * Washington, D.C. - Rhode Island's federal delegation today cheered the Senate's passage of bipartisan legislation led by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressman Gabe Amo to posthumously honor America's first Black military unit with the Congressional  more
Roger Williams University Expands Blue Fellows Program for Second Year of Ocean Innovation and Student Research
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, June 8 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Roger Williams University Expands Blue Fellows Program for Second Year of Ocean Innovation and Student Research * Roger Williams University (RWU) and its Center for Economic and Environmental Development (CEED) have announced the second annual Blue Fellows Program. The new season brings more opportunities for students to engage in marine research and entrepreneurship in support of marine science and s  more
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria Elected President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Policy Agenda Adopted for the Year Ahead
WASHINGTON, June 7 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors issued the following news: * * * San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria Elected President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Policy Agenda Adopted for the Year Ahead * Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Columbia (SC) Mayor Daniel Rickenmann Elected First and Second Vice Presidents Long Beach, CA - Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) elected a new leadership team and approved a slate of policy   more
SBA Offers Relief to Rhode Island Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by 2026 Historic Snowstorm
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Offers Relief to Rhode Island Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by 2026 Historic Snowstorm * SBA is working to modernize our online experience for borrowers, lenders, and taxpayers alike. Help us test our new website. *** Original text here: https://www.sba.gov/article/2026/06/11/sba-offers-relief-rhode-island-businesses-private-nonprofits-affected  more
Senate & House Oceans Caucus Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing World Oceans Day
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on June 8, 2026: * * * Senate & House Oceans Caucus Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing World Oceans Day Today, U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), founders and co-chairs of the Senate Oceans Caucus, and Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Buddy Carter (R-GA), co-chairs of t  more
Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Rhode Island
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Rhode Island * Delegates to the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The 56 delegates who signed the formal break from Britain are all considered Founding Fathers; two represented Rhode Island. The Rhode Island delegates included Stephen Hopkins and William Ellery. Their signatures are in the rightmost column of the d  more
Six Months After Brown University Shooting, Amo Introduces Resolution Honoring Victims, Survivors, and Community Responders
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Six Months After Brown University Shooting, Amo Introduces Resolution Honoring Victims, Survivors, and Community Responders * WASHINGTON, DC - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) introduced a resolution honoring the victims and survivors of the mass shooting at Brown University, marking nearly six months since the tragedy. The resolution remembers the two students who lost their lives, Ella Cook and  more
Study shows gains in preschoolers' executive function with additional teacher training
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 10 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Study shows gains in preschoolers' executive function with additional teacher training * KINGSTON, R.I. - June 10, 2026 - Research shows that when preschool teachers participate in professional learning workshops and ongoing coaching with experienced early childhood educators, students improve their language and literacy skills, and their social-emotional development. However, when it comes t  more
The Ceramics Professor, the Student Strategist, and the Account That Went Global
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, June 10 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * The Ceramics Professor, the Student Strategist, and the Account That Went Global * Denis Leonti did not set out to become an influencer. After decades of working with clay and teaching ceramics at Roger Williams University, Leonti had begun seeing pottery videos circulate online that, to him, missed the mark. Some were beautiful. Some were popular. But too many, he thought, offered incomplete instruc  more
Toti, Smith Among Keynote Speakers at U.S. Naval War College's 75th Current Strategy Forum
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, June 11 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * Toti, Smith Among Keynote Speakers at U.S. Naval War College's 75th Current Strategy Forum * William Toti, Performing the Duties of Under Secretary of the Navy, and the 39th Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith were among the keynote speakers at the U.S. Naval War College's 75th Current Strategy Forum on June 8-9, 2026, in Newport, Rhode Island. "The Current Strategy Forum is one of ma  more
U.S. Naval War College Students Develop AI Tool to Enhance Wargames, Assess Combat
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, June 11 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * U.S. Naval War College Students Develop AI Tool to Enhance Wargames, Assess Combat * Two U.S. Naval War College (NWC) students working under the Center for Naval Warfare Studies (CNWS) spent more than 300 hours to code an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to enhance wargames and aid combat assessment. U.S. Army Maj. Anna Jones and U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jon Sanko of CNWS' Halsey Bravo Group Advanced Re  more
UConn Unifies Shipbuilding Efforts Under One Banner
STORRS, Connecticut, June 10 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Unifies Shipbuilding Efforts Under One Banner * The shipbuilding and maritime industries are facing unprecedented challenges requiring advanced research and workforce enrichment. UConn is up to the task, bringing several key programs under one banner to help meet demand. The UConn Shipbuilding Initiatives have launched, linking research opportunities, international partnerships, manufacturi  more
URI Coastal Institute receives U.S. State Department support to advance sustainable fisheries work in Philippines
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 10 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI Coastal Institute receives U.S. State Department support to advance sustainable fisheries work in Philippines * KINGSTON, R.I. - June 10, 2026 - The University of Rhode Island Coastal Institute has received $24 million in new funding from the U.S. Department of State to continue its fisheries work in the Philippines. Led by principal investigators Elin Torell, director of the Coastal Inst  more
URI corpse flower: Weekend viewing hours announced
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 12 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI corpse flower: Weekend viewing hours announced * KINGSTON, R.I. - June 12, 2026 - The University of Rhode Island's Horridge Conservatory, part of its botanical greenhouses, has enjoyed many visitors this week to see its largest resident corpse flower (Titan Arum, Amorphophallus titanum ) in its growing stage. The plant has not yet decided to bloom but the University is adding weekend hours   more
URI Metcalf Institute's Annual Leeson Lecture presents an exclusive screening of Rosanna Xia's 'Out of Plain Sight'
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 11 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI Metcalf Institute's Annual Leeson Lecture presents an exclusive screening of Rosanna Xia's 'Out of Plain Sight' * KINGSTON, R.I.-June 11, 2026-The University of Rhode Island Metcalf Institute's Annual Public Lecture Series continues Tuesday, June 23, with the annual Leeson Lecture featuring an exclusive screening of the award-winning documentary "Out of Plain Sight" and a conversation with   more
URI music professor a 'Guitar Hero' in teaching children around the world for past decade
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 9 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI music professor a 'Guitar Hero' in teaching children around the world for past decade * KINGSTON, R.I. - June 9, 2026 - Adam Levin, an associate teaching professor of classical guitar in the University of Rhode Island's Department of Music, is well-versed in delivering the dulcet tones of the classical guitar to audiences around the world. Though he has achieved success as a Billboard-char  more
Va. A.G. Jones Joins Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 Racing to End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 11 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 Racing to End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of attorneys general from 19 states and jurisdictions in calling on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nicotine produc  more
Whitehouse and Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Protect Women's Right to Cross State Lines for Abortion Care
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse and Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Protect Women's Right to Cross State Lines for Abortion Care * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) re-introduced the Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act, legislation that would bar anti-choice states and localities from restricting travel for abortion services and enable individuals to  more
Whitehouse, Reed Join Fellow Ranking Members Urging Trump & Thune to Stop Gutting Independent Agencies, Blocking Democratic Nominees, and Handing Bipartisan Watchdog Posts to Blatant Trump Loyalists
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Reed Join Fellow Ranking Members Urging Trump & Thune to Stop Gutting Independent Agencies, Blocking Democratic Nominees, and Handing Bipartisan Watchdog Posts to Blatant Trump Loyalists * Washington, D.C. - As the Democratic leaders of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) and the Senate Armed Services Committee respectively, U.S. Senators Sheldon Whiteho  more
With major strides toward decarbonization, Brown to create sustainable thermal energy system
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 10 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * With major strides toward decarbonization, Brown to create sustainable thermal energy system * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -As Brown University moves toward a pledge to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, the University will take a major step toward decarbonization and energy resiliency by creating a modern, sustainable thermal energy system on its College Hill campus. Brown will a  more