WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Meets with Emergency Doctors Anticipating Deluge of Patients from Republicans' Shutdown and Attacks on Primary Care Access * Providence, RI - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) toured the pediatric and adult emergency departments at Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence. Congressman Amo spoke with emergency department providers amid the health care crisis caused  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2025: * * * Amo Tours RI Food Bank Seeing Need Spike Caused by Republican Shutdown and SNAP Cuts * PROVIDENCE, RI - Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) toured the Rhode Island Community Food Bank and met with Rhode Islanders harmed by President Donald Trump and Republicans' shutdown and cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). President Trump and Congressional Republicans'  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 23 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown celebrates its newest Nobel laureate, Peter Howitt, in a return visit to Providence * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] Ten days after winning the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, Brown University Professor Emeritus of Economics Peter Howitt returned to campus on Oct. 23 for a daylong visit to celebrate with Brown colleagues, who toasted his achievement at an event at Brown's Faculty Club.  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 23 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown hits a high note with new Stephen Sondheim Amphitheater, revamped Simmons Quad * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] Once a traditional campus green defined by stone staircases and open lawns, Brown University's Ruth J. Simmons Quadrangle between Thayer Street and Sayles Hall has been transformed into a dynamic new focal point for student life. The quad is now home to a terraced amphitheater, new s more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 20 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown professor emerita Dr. Maureen Phipps elected to the National Academy of Medicine * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- The National Academy of Medicine has elected Dr. Maureen Phipps, a professor emerita of obstetrics and gynecology at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, a member of its 2025 class. Phipps is one of 100 new members invited to join this year's class, which the ac more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 25 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * From industry demands to innovative learning, Kirsten Hokeness shares insights on the future of healthcare, education By Emma Bartlett As director of Bryant University's School of Health and Behavioral Sciences, Kirsten Hokeness, Ph.D., is immersed in the evolving world of healthcare -- from emerging trends and industry demands to innovative learning opportunities. Her goal? To prepare students with the c more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 22 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Conversation series deepens Brown's culture of inquiry as part of Discovery Through Dialogue * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- As part of its campus-wide Discovery Through Dialogue project, Brown University's Office of Diversity and Inclusion will present a three-part series that brings leading thinkers to the University to engage in deep and challenging conversations. The series, which is free an more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin & Reed Lead Call For DOD Inspector General Inquiry into Domestic Deployment of Military in U.S. Cities * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee; along with U.S. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY); U.S. Senator Chris Coon more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * During Manufacturing Month, Reed Seeks to Help RI Businesses Grow, Innovate, & Succeed * EAST PROVIDENCE, RI - Highlighting Rhode Island's vital manufacturing sector, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today convened a roundtable discussion with a host of local businesses that produce Rhode Island-made products to unpack the challenges they face and opportunities ahead for growth and success. Senator Reed's more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Latest Data Shows Trump Policies Causing Prices to Rise, Job Market to Shrink, & Economic Uncertainty to Spread * President Donald Trump's weak handling of the economy and costly trade wars are hampering American commerce and forcing consumers to pay more for groceries, medicine, cars, housing, and everyday goods and services. At the same time, Trump is forcing a much heavier economic burden onto  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Magaziner Hosts Telephone Town Hall on Health Care Affordability Crisis Amid Government Shutdown * WARWICK, RI - Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) connected with more than 11,000 constituents from across Rhode Island's Second Congressional District during a telephone town hall focused on the ongoing health care affordability crisis and the federal government shutdown. This to more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Magaziner Joins Amicus Brief to Supreme Court Opposing Trump Tariffs * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner (RI-02), along with other Democratic colleagues, filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court challenging President Donald Trump's sweeping and chaotic tariffs. The brief reaffirms Congress's constitutional authority over trade policy and challenges President Trump's more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Magaziner Presents Purple Heart and Other Military Honors to Family of WWII Veteran * WARWICK, RI - U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) presented the Purple Heart Medal and other military honors to the family of U.S. Navy veteran Richard Wellington Vertz, who was killed in action during World War II. Magaziner's staff secured the reissuance of Purple Heart for the family after it was l more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 20 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * New federal grant enables study of policing strategy that may decrease overdose deaths * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- A five-year, $3.6 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse will enable a team led by Brown University public health researchers to study a policing program that connects people who use drugs to care, treatment and resources instead of sending them to jail. People  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 21 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * New federal grant enables study of policing strategy that may decrease overdose deaths * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- A five-year, $3.6 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse will enable a team led by Brown University public health researchers to study a policing program that connects people who use drugs to care, treatment and resources instead of sending them to jail. People  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 21 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * New study: AI chatbots systematically violate mental health ethics standards * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- As more people turn to ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) for mental health advice, a new study details how these chatbots -- even when prompted to use evidence-based psychotherapy techniques -- systematically violate ethical standards of practice established by organizations li more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Whitehouse Announce Recommendation Process for U.S. Attorney * PROVIDENCE, RI U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse today outlined their process for ensuring there is a talented and diverse pool of highly-qualified candidates for the current U.S. Attorney vacancy in Rhode Island. Senators Reed and Whitehouse made this announcement following consultation with the White House and t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Whitehouse Call on Trump Admin. to Release SNAP Contingency Funds * WASHINGTON, DC Historically, both Democratic and Republican administrations have found ways to sustain the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program during past budget crises and federal shutdowns by using contingency funds, carry-over appropriations, and short-term adjustments. That was the case in 2013 and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Whitehouse Call on Trump Admin. to Release SNAP Contingency Funds * WASHINGTON, DC Historically, both Democratic and Republican administrations have found ways to sustain the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program during past budget crises and federal shutdowns by using contingency funds, carry-over appropriations, and short-term adjustments. That was the case in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Whitehouse Criticize Trump's Brazen Shakedown Demand for DOJ to Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases * WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and Sheldon Whitehouse, a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, criticized President Donald Trump for pursuing a $230 million payout from  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Whitehouse Criticize Trump's Brazen Shakedown Demand for DOJ to Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases * WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and Sheldon Whitehouse, a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, criticized President Donald Trump for pursuing a $230 million pay more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Whitehouse: Action to Lower Health Costs Cannot Wait * CRANSTON, RI - President Trump promised to lower costs on day one. Instead, two hundred and seventy-three days later, President Trump's polices have increased prices and American workers are facing soaring health costs and record paycheck deductions. Democratic lawmakers are taking a stand to help lower costs and save health care. Wit more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Lauds Coast Guard for Listening to Public & Suspending Buoy Removal Plan * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a member of the Appropriations Committee, is lauding the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) for listening to the valid concerns of Rhode Islanders and suspending its proposal to remove over 300 buoys and other aids to navigation from Northeast waters. "After receiving over 3,200 p more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * RI Delegation Forgoing Pay During Trump Shutdown * WASHINGTON, DC - In a show of solidarity with federal workers impacted by the 'Trump Shutdown,' all four members of Rhode Island's Congressional delegation have requested that their Congressional pay be withheld for the duration of the federal government shutdown as they fight to re-open the government and bring down health care costs for Rhode Isl more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * RI Delegation Forgoing Pay During Trump Shutdown * WASHINGTON, DC - In a show of solidarity with federal workers impacted by the 'Trump Shutdown,' all four members of Rhode Island's Congressional delegation have requested that their Congressional pay be withheld for the duration of the federal government shutdown as they fight to re-open the government and bring down health care costs for Rhode Is more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Oct. 21 -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: * * * Roger Williams University Professor Awarded Omohundro Institute Fellowship to Further Research in Interpreting the History of Slavery RWU History Professor Kristin Gallas was awarded a fellowship to support critical research that will shape how museums and historic sites interpret the impact of slavery. By Angie Garippa '26 After a highly competitive application process, Roger Williams University Hi more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Oct. 24 -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: * * * RWU Introduces Online Tool That Helps Students Design Powerful Combinations of Academic and Real-World Learning The Rhode Island university recommits to empowering students to create a unique academic path and a career-ready skillset. * Roger Williams University (RWU) launched a bold rebrand celebrating its powerful combinations of academic excellence, real-world experiences, and life skills that sh more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 23 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * What Dean John N. Friedman envisions for Brown's recently launched Watson School * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] When he thinks about the future of Brown University's recently launched Thomas J. Watson Jr. School of International and Public Affairs, Inaugural Dean John N. Friedman sees tremendous opportunity for growth. "The fact that we're building on an extremely strong base of the former Watson  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2025: * * * Whitehouse Opening Statement at Tennessee Valley Authority Nominations Hearing Today, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing, "Hearing on the Nominations of Mitch Grav more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Statement on Trump Targeting Army Corps Projects in Blue States Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced it was pausing $11 billion in water infrastructure projects with the Army Corps of Engineers in California, Illinois, Maryland, New York, O more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Warns IMF: Caving to Political Pressure on Climate Risk Would Be a Grave Mistake Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), is urging the International Monetary Fund to continue analyzing the risks that climate change poses to global f more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Matsui Condemn Trump's Alliance with Petrostates, Support for Unrestrained Shipping Pollution Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA-07), Co-Chair of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalit more PR