News Tipoffs - Rhode Island Editors
AG Campbell Wins Case Protecting Billions Of Dollars For States To Fight Homelessness
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 30 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Wins Case Protecting Billions Of Dollars For States To Fight Homelessness
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania have won their lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community
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AG Nessel Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
LANSING, Michigan, June 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania won their case challenging illegal conditions that the Trump administration (PDF) imposed upon billions of dollars in funding that community organizations acros
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Amo Hosts Telephone Town Hall to Share His Vision of America Ahead of 250th Anniversary of Independence
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Amo Hosts Telephone Town Hall to Share His Vision of America Ahead of 250th Anniversary of Independence
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Washington, DC - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) held a telephone town hall to answer questions from Rhode Islanders in the First Congressional District and share his efforts to lower costs and expand opportunities for Rhode Islanders.
"Our nation's 250th anniversary is an inflection point
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Amo Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Birthright Citizenship
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Amo Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Birthright Citizenship
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Washington, DC - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) issued the following on the statement on the Supreme Court decision in Trump v. Barbara :
"If you are born in the United States of America, you are a citizen.
Today's Supreme Court decision defends the Constitution and reaffirms longstanding precedent of what it means to be
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Attorney General Bonta Calls for Department of Energy to Withdraw Proposed Sunset Rule
SACRAMENTO, California, June 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Calls for Department of Energy to Withdraw Proposed Sunset Rule
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside 13 attorneys general nationwide, submitted comments opposing the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Sunset Rule, which would add one-or five-year termination dates to over 500 DOE regulations as well as many future DOE rules. This propo
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Attorney General Bonta Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
SACRAMENTO, California, June 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania yesterday won their case challenging the Trump Administration's illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community organizatio
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Attorney General James Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
ALBANY, New York, June 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
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June 30, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania won their case challenging the Trump administration's illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community organ
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect Healthcare for Tens of Thousands of North Carolinians with Cancer and Severe Illnesses
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 29 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect Healthcare for Tens of Thousands of North Carolinians with Cancer and Severe Illnesses
Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over a new federal rule that puts tens of thousands of North Carolinians with cancer and other s
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING ROLLBACK OF AIR POLLUTION PERMITTING PROGRAM
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 30 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING ROLLBACK OF AIR POLLUTION PERMITTING PROGRAM
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Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to allow construction to begin at major sources of air pollution without first obtaining a New Source Review (NSR) permit. An NSR permit is a pre-constru
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER UNLAWFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAID WORK REQUIREMENTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER UNLAWFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAID WORK REQUIREMENTS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, today announced a lawsuit over the Trump administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL WINS CASE PROTECTING BILLIONS OF DOLLARS FOR STATES TO FIGHT HOMELESSNESS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 30 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL WINS CASE PROTECTING BILLIONS OF DOLLARS FOR STATES TO FIGHT HOMELESSNESS
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Court Decision Prevents Trump Administration's Illegal Conditions from Jeopardizing Funding for Continuum of Care Programs
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania won their case challenging the
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Attorney General Rayfield Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
SALEM, Oregon, June 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a multistate coalition have won their lawsuit against the Trump administration's illegal conditions on $3 billion in federal housing funds. The funds, known as Continuum of Care (CoC) grants, help community organizations nationwide provide housing and serv
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Cool, crisp, clear ... safe to drink?
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 30 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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Cool, crisp, clear... safe to drink?
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KINGSTON, R.I. - June 30, 2026 - In Rhode Island, private well owners are responsible for testing and maintaining the quality of their own well water.
To provide residents with information on private well water testing, treatment, and maintenance, research associate Lisa Hollister with the University of Rhode Island's Cooperative Extension Water Quality
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Court Vacates Unlawful Funding Criteria for Solutions to Homelessness in Case Brought by Broad Coalition
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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Court Vacates Unlawful Funding Criteria for Solutions to Homelessness in Case Brought by Broad Coalition
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A federal court in Rhode Island has struck down unlawful funding criteria imposed by the Trump-Vance administration that threatened to shift critical homelessness funding away from proven, evidence-based solutions. Yesterday, Judge Mary S. McElro
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Gov. McKee, R.I. Executive Office of Housing Award $7.5 Million to Expand Homeownership Opportunities Across Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 1 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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Governor McKee, RI Executive Office of Housing Award $7.5 Million to Expand Homeownership Opportunities Across Rhode Island
Administration Opens Second Round of Homeownership Funding to Continue the Momentum
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WOONSOCKET, RI-- Governor Dan McKee and Secretary of Housing Deborah Goddard today announced $7.5 million in awards through the first round of the $20 mi
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How elite soccer players reach peak performance, from brain function to training strategy
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, June 30 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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How elite soccer players reach peak performance, from brain function to training strategy
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Soccer players run an average of six miles during their 90 minutes of gameplay. Their time on the field requires maintaining aerobic fitness, harnessing explosive power for sprinting, and quickly using motor and decision-making skills to outperform their opponent.
Accomplishing all of this -endurance, speed, and
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Magaziner Statement on Seekonk River Drownings
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Magaziner Statement on Seekonk River Drownings
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"I join Rhode Islanders in mourning the tragic loss of three family members who drowned last night after their vehicle entered the Seekonk River. My thoughts and prayers are with their loved ones.
I am grateful to the first responders who reacted quickly and participated in the search."
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Original text here: https://magaziner.house.gov/m
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Rollback of Air Pollution Permitting Program
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Rollback of Air Pollution Permitting Program
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of attorneys general in opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to allow construction to begin at major sources of air pollution without first obtaining a New Source Review (NSR) permit. An NS
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Md. A.G. Brown Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
Court Decision Prevents Trump Administration's Unlawful Conditions from Jeopardizing Funding for Continuum of Care Programs
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, with a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, won their
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NSSF Statement on SCOTUS Decision of Gun-Related Petitions
WASHINGTON, June 30 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release:
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NSSF Statement on SCOTUS Decision of Gun-Related Petitions
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -NSSF (r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is elated over the U.S. Supreme Court's decision today to hear petitions challenging state restrictions on the possession of Modern Sporting Rifles (MSRs). Petitions challenging the constitutionality of these state-based restrictions hav
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R.I. A.G. Neronha Releases Statement on Birthright Citizenship Supreme Court Decision
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 1 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement on June 30, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha releases statement on birthright citizenship Supreme Court decision
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement following the Unites States Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. Barbara striking down President Trump's executive order which sought to end birthright citizenship.
"Today's Supreme Court decisi
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R.I. Gov. McKee Administration Announces $8 Million in Incentives for Job Growth and Innovation
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 1 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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McKee Administration Announces $8 Million in Incentives for Job Growth and Innovation
Awards by the Rhode Island Commerce Board include $6.2 million in tax credits to Raytheon to support the creation of 150 new jobs over 10 years
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Governor Dan McKee, Chair of the Rhode Island Commerce Board, today announced that the Board awarded $8 million in Qualified Jobs T
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R.I. Gov. McKee Administration Receives $25,000 AARP Grant to Launch Statewide Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Competition
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 25 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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McKee Administration Receives $25,000 AARP Grant to Launch Statewide Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Competition
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Governor Dan McKee and Secretary of Housing Deborah Goddard today announced that the McKee Administration has been awarded $25,000 through the 2026 AARP Community Challenge [zk8ngbyab.cc.rs6.net] grant program to launch the +1 RI ADU Design Comp
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Registration open for URI Biomedical Engineering Symposium Aug. 14
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 30 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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Registration open for URI Biomedical Engineering Symposium Aug. 14
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KINGSTON, R.I.-June 30, 2026 - Discover the future of healthcare and neurotechnology at the University of Rhode Island's Advances in Translational Neurotechnologies for Healthcare and Rehabilitation Symposium. This exciting one-day event will bring together leading researchers, clinicians, faculty, industry innovators, and stu
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WA, states defeat HUD effort to kneecap homelessness services
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 30 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA, states defeat HUD effort to kneecap homelessness services
Washington and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging the federal administration's illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community organizations across the country rely on to provide services for families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness.
In November 2025,
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Whitehouse Makes the Case Against Confirmation of Disgraceful AG Nominee Blanche
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Whitehouse Makes the Case Against Confirmation of Disgraceful AG Nominee Blanche
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Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, published a column in The Contrarian yesterday detailing the timeline of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's disgraceful tenure at the MAGA Department of Justice and arguing that his confirmation a
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Whitehouse Statement on Supreme Court Gutting Another Key Anti-Corruption Protection
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Whitehouse Statement on Supreme Court Gutting Another Key Anti-Corruption Protection
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Captured Court decision in NRSC v. FEC eliminated one of few remaining limits on corrupting big money influence in elections
Whitehouse amicus brief urged Court to reconsider Citizens United, which unleashed corrupting dark money into elections based on foundation of false fact-finding
Washington, D
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