WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Sept. 9 -- CVS Health issued the following news release: Aetna(R), a CVS Health(R) company (NYSE: CVS ), is entering the individual insurance exchange marketplace in 12 states with its Aetna CVS Health co-branded insurance product, providing affordable access to health care for more Americans. "With millions of Americans being uninsured or underinsured, our plans provide quality care, at an affordable price and the ability to conveniently access this care using virtua more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 7 (TNSper) -- Brown University issued the following news release: As the 2022-23 academic year begins at Brown and more than 3,203 new undergraduate, graduate and medical students arrive on College Hill, the University also welcomes a group of 62 dynamic new scholars and educators to the Brown faculty. With research and teaching expertise on topics ranging from global health security to climate change, brain science to diaspora studies, and architecture to algor more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- Brown University issued the following news release: * * * Three Brown scholars are part of a multi-institutional research team studying how multiple biological processes contribute to differences in aging between the sexes. * * * A five-year, $12.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation will enable researchers from across the country, including three from Brown University, to identify mechanisms that drive differences in how males an more PR

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Sept. 9 (TNSres) -- CVS Health issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2022: * * * Sixth survey finds that parents and educators play critical, complementary roles in supporting the mental health of adolescents To address the national youth mental health crisis, both trusted resources are confident they can get adolescents help * * * A recent CVS Health(R) (NYSE: CVS)/Morning Consult survey of American parents and educators of adolescents (age 13-17) found th more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 7 (TNSfund) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: A gift from Rhode Island PBS to the University of Rhode Island's Harrington School of Communication and Media will help undergraduate students to pursue independent film projects. The $10,000 gift will be used to provide stipends for any Harrington student working on a documentary, narrative fiction film, video journalism project or other type of visual content. "On behalf of the Rhode Islan more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: While tone-deaf Democrats brag about $4 per gallon gas, New Englanders are gearing up for a brutally expensive winter. Utility bills are set to surge this winter: * Natural gas customers can expect 50%-100% rate increases * Home heating oil is at a still-elevated cost * One Maine utility has proposed a 200% increase in distribution rates * Rhode Island energy rates are likely to be the highest more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 10 -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news on Sept. 9, 2022: Governor Dan McKee, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, Education Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green, DCYF Acting Director Kevin Aucoin, and Bradley Hospital President Dr. Henry Sachs today announced Rhode Island has secured a five-year, $8.6 million federal grant to support mental and behavioral health in Rhode Island schools. The funding, awarded to Bradley Hospital from more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 8 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Sept. 7, 2022: In an effort to respond to current and projected needs of families and individuals experiencing homelessness, Governor Dan McKee today announced the State is committing up to $5 million to expand shelter capacity statewide. "All Rhode Islanders deserve a safe place to sleep at night and expanding our shelter capacity will help ensure we have the resources to support al more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 8 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Sept. 7, 2022: Governor Dan McKee today announced that a 30-day public comment period for a drafted offshore wind procurement request for proposals is now open through October 7. The State's primary utility company, Rhode Island Energy, is administering the RFP and will issue the procurement to the market no later than Oct. 15, 2022. In July, Governor McKee signed into law historic c more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2022: Governor Dan McKee today announced that the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) will receive more than $10.5 million from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for their Behavioral Health System of Care for Children, Youth, and their families. This System of Care Expansion and Sustainability Grant w more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2022: Governor Dan McKee, in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden, has ordered U.S. and Rhode Island flags at all state facilities and buildings to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. The flags will be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment. "On behalf of all Rhode Islanders, I send our deepest condole more PR

PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island, Sept. 7 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2022: Governor Dan McKee was joined today by Senator Sandra Cano and Representative Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung, and community leaders to ceremonially sign legislation which requires all public elementary and secondary schools in Rhode Island to provide at least one unit of instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander History and culture. ?The ceremonial bi more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2022: Governor Dan McKee and Lt. Governor Sabina Matos released the following statements to mark the 21st anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001: "It has been 21 years since the tragic events of September 11, 2001. We mourn the lives that were lost on that morning, including nine of our fellow Rhode Islanders. We also remain steadfast in our commitment to honoring more PR

LINCOLN, Rhode Island, Sept. 8 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Sept. 7, 2022: Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today kicked off the I-295 paving project, one of the first in RIDOT's aggressive five-year program to repave Rhode Island's worst roads. The I-295 corridor is one of the poster children for potholes and rough surface. "Our Administration has a plan, and historic federal funding, to finally tackl more PR

MEDFORD, Massachusetts, Sept. 8 (TNSrpt) -- Tufts University's Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement issued the following research: * * * A new CIRCLE report based on a survey of students and educators in the state offers major findings and recommendations for more effective and equitable civic learning. * * * As part of our efforts to inform and improve K-12 civic education in the United States, CIRCLE frequently partners with schools and practitioners in stat more PR