PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 2 (TNSJou) -- Brown University issued the following news release: * * * A new 3D connective tissue model gives researchers a sophisticated tool to understand the underlying mechanisms of connective tissue disorders and test potential treatments. * * * To find treatments for connective tissue disorders like fibrosis, scientists need models that can replicate the structure and function of human tissue when it's healthy as well as when it isn't, and react to drugs more PR

WARWICK, Rhode Island, Feb. 1 (TNSAwa) -- The Community College of Rhode Island issued the following news on Jan. 31, 2022: The Community College of Rhode Island Foundation Board of Trustees and Alumni Association Assembly (CCRI Foundation) was selected to receive the 2022 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), the premier organization representing higher education governing boards. The Nason Award, established in 1992 more PR

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 3 (TNSRep) -- Cornell University issued the following news: By Stephanie Olszewski Rhode Island has the potential to become the first state in the United States to become fully decarbonized, according to a new report by the ILR School's Worker Institute. Released Feb 2, the report outlines a comprehensive climate jobs action plan to put Rhode Island on the path to building an equitable clean energy economy. Core provisions of the plan include decarbonizing the state's  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 3 -- The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed the J.R. Vinagro Corp. of Johnston, Rhode Island, a $12,000 penalty for violations of asbestos regulations that occurred as part of the demolition work it conducted at the site of a fire-damaged home on Sandwich Road in Bourne. In October of 2019, concerns were raised about the potential for  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 3 -- The Nashville International Airport issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2022: Allegiant announced new service from Nashville International Airport(R) today, including nonstop routes to: * Washington Dulles International Airport - Twice weekly * Providence, Rhode Island - Twice weekly * Roanoke, Virginia - Twice weekly - Seasonal The new routes begin April 21, 2022. "Allegiant continues to add to the robust market of Middle Tennessee, and we appre more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 2 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2022: Governor Dan McKee today announced an update on efforts to increase capacity and provide relief for hospitals facing a staffing shortage exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rhode Island National Guard is providing an additional 30 personnel to support 10 Rhode Island hospitals. This is in addition to the personnel mobilized to support Butler Hospital and relieve pr more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 1 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Governor McKee announced a $12.5 million grant program to assist small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The grant program, part of Governor McKee's Rhode Island Rebounds down payment initiative, will provide direct financial supports of $2,500 or $5,000 to qualifying small businesses who meet eligibility and need criteria. "Small businesses continue to face challenges as they work to re more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 5 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Governor Dan McKee, together with HealthSource RI (HSRI), announces that his FY2023 budget and State Fiscal Recovery Fund spending plan includes an initiative to help many Rhode Islanders as they transition from the state's Medicaid program to commercial health coverage through HSRI. This initiative would enable HSRI to automatically transition some Rhode Islanders into a Qualified Heal more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Governor Dan McKee's proposed FY2023 budget includes an infusion of nearly $50 million in State Fiscal Recovery Fund dollars to continue the work of upgrading essential infrastructure at the Port of Galilee. The proposed investment at the Narragansett-based state port - the hub of the state's commercial fishing industry - will fund the replacement of bulkheads and docks, improvements suc more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 3 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Governor Dan McKee, and state leaders announced the availability of new funding to support the creation of affordable and supportive housing. Funded via the state's allocation of federal Fiscal Recovery Funds, the Site Acquisition Program will provide grants to municipalities and for-profit or non-profit developers for the acquisition of properties that will be developed as affordable an more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Feb. 4 (TNSRes) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: Thirteen University of Rhode Island mechanical engineering students are working with NASA and other prestigious universities on a project that could cut in half the travel time for a human mission to Mars. The project involves nuclear thermal propulsion, which scientists and engineers say can get astronauts to Mars more quickly and safely than they can with current chemical propulsion and techn more PR