PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 26 -- Brown University issued the following news release: A new study reveals how a brain imaging technique can be used to understand how fast-acting drugs alter metabolism and the production of complex molecules in the human brain. The study outlines strategies for optimizing proton magnetic spectroscopy (1H-MRS) imaging in the minutes to hours following drug ingestion. 1H-MRS imaging has been most often used to assess long-term changes in the brain's metabolism more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Libertarian Party issued the following news release: The Libertarian Party 2020 presidential ticket of Jo Jorgensen and Jeremy "Spike" Cohen is certified to appear the ballot in 45 states plus DC. The remaining states are Iowa, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Virginia. Petitions have been submitted to the state election offices in Iowa, Minnesota, New Hampshire, and Virginia, where they are either validating signatures or waiting for the end of the challe more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 26 -- Lt. Gov. Daniel McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Rhode Island was recently ranked second in the nation in a Thumbtack survey of small business friendliness, a recognition applauded by Lt. Governor Dan McKee who serves as Chair of the state's Small Business Advocacy Council. Thumbtack, a national online service that connects small businesses with potential customers, conducts an annual survey of its members on their perception of sma more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 29 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement on the increasing health insurance rate in the individual market for the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island and Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island: "I am disappointed and very concerned by the Office of Health Commissioner's approval today of health insurance rate increases in the individual market for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island and Neighborhood Health Plan o more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 27 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement on the recent access to public records act finding: "In exercising its duty to review complaints under the Access to Public Records Act ("APRA"), the Office of Attorney General must apply the law as written and as interpreted by the courts. The Attorney General has consistently advocated for greater transparency and accountability by all public bodies and believes that such transp more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 25 -- Lt. Gov. Daniel McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Lt. Governor Dan McKee today announced the winners of the 2020 Virtual Lt. Governor's Entrepreneurship Challenge, a Shark Tank-style business pitch competition for Rhode Island high school students. Five teams of young entrepreneurs won a total of $14,000 in scholarships. Lt. Governor McKee hosted the competition live on Facebook. He was joined by Travis Escobar, President of Millenni more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 25 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: The University of Rhode Island and Szechenyi Istvan University (SZE) in Hungary have signed a five-year agreement to launch a dual-degree Master of Business Administration program at the Hungarian university starting in September 2020. The two-year master's degree is the first MBA program in Hungary to be taught in English and accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the more PR