WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, Oct. 20 [Category: Environment] -- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution issued the following news release: * * * A cold pulse reshaped East Coast fisheries * Images available for use with credit can be found here. Woods Hole, Mass. (October 20, 2026) - Fishers in the Northeast began noticing an unusual shift in the summer of 2023. Some familiar catches, including shortfin and longfin squid, declined, while cold-water species such as mackerel bounced back from years of decline. A new study published in the Journal more PR

DAYTON, Tennessee, Oct. 23 -- Bryan College posted the following news: * * * A Friendship That Became a Legacy * Some friendships last for a season. Others leave a legacy that continues shaping lives for generations. When Dr. Robert W. Spoede became friends with Rev. John D. "Big John" Lawson more than fifty years ago, he could not have known that their friendship would one day help prepare Bryan College students for lives of Christian ministry. Today, the John D. Lawson Scholarship carries that friendship forward, connecting two families more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * ACLU of Rhode Island Statement in Response to the Proposed Statewide Automated License Plate Reader Policy * Given that the recommended automated license plate reader policy has only just been released to the public, we have not had time to thoroughly analyze its content. We plan to do so in the coming days. However, even a cursory review of the proposal reveals a few fundamental concerns: * The pol more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 22 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Joins Coalition Opposing DOJ's Frivolous Challenge To California Elections * Allie Zuliani, Deputy Press Secretary Boston -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general opposing the federal government's baseless lawsuit against California as part of the Trump Administration's broader efforts to sow doubt in the legitimacy of the midterm elections. In USA more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Calls for Federal Investigation into Rhode Island School District That Intentionally Hides Student "Gender Transitions" From Parents * America First Legal (AFL) has filed a formal complaint with the U.S. Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Education (ED), calling for a federal investigation into Westerly Public Schools (WPS) in Rhode Island, alleging that its policies facilitating students' more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release: * * * History Is Made: Missouri Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines Alexandria, Va. (October 19, 2026) -- As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Missouri is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia, Indiana, Arka more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Concludes 2026 Blue Economy Tour at New NOAA Operations Center, Introduces Bipartisan QUAHOGS Act to Protect RI Shellfish * The QUAHOGS Act would bring scientists, fishermen, and federal and state leaders together to address declining East Coast shellfish populations Newport, RI - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) concluded his 2026 Blue Economy Tour in Newport by visiting the new National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Atl more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Meets with Future Marine Trades Workforce and Blue Economy Leaders, Releases Blue Economy Report * Through his 2026 Blue Economy Tour, Amo is highlighting the workers, students, researchers, and entrepreneurs building the Ocean State's maritime future. Providence, RI - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) continued his 2026 Blue Economy Tour with visits to North Providence High School's Marine Trades Program and Polaris MEP's Manufacturing Day, more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Recognizes 12 Trucking Leaders for Service to Industry * Charlotte, NC - Today, the American Trucking Associations' Trucking Association Executives Council recognized a dozen trucking leaders for their service to the industry and to the ATA Federation. "I am especially proud to recognize this year's honorees because I have had the privilege of serving alongside many of them throughout my career," said C more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 19 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arrests. Under federal law more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta to U.S. Supreme Court: The Texas Two-Step Allows Corporations to Evade Accountability, Sidestep Financial Liability. This Is Wrong. * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court's decision permitting a profitable corporation to exploit bankruptcy and Texas state l more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 20 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Asks Court to Protect Kids' Data in A.I. Company Bankruptcy * Says users should have the right to delete their data before any sale FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 20, 2026 RALEIGH - Character.AI is an artificial intelligence chatbot powered by "characters" designed to mimic human conversation and relationships. Some of these bots presented themselves as psychologists, therapists,  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 20 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights to Protect Funding for Internet Access in Rural Schools * RALEIGH -- Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging the federal government to maintain the E-Rate program, which helps fund internet access for schools and libraries across the country. Nearly half of the schools that receive funding in North Carolina are in rural areas. "North Carolina relies on this federal aid to keep our sc more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 22 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests * The Michigan Department of Attorney General (DAG) works tirelessly to protect and serve the people of Michigan. The DAG handles a wide range of legal matters from civil and criminal cases, to providing legal counsel to state agencies and officers, to advocating for crime victims. The Michigan Department of Attorney General utilizes the services of more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 20 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES BRIEF OPPOSING UNLAWFUL IMMIGRATION ARRESTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arrests. In an amicus brief filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL STOPS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL WEAPONIZATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM * Chicago -- Attorney General Kwame Raoul won a successful resolution of his lawsuit challenging unlawful eligibility restrictions for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which allows government and nonprofit employees to have their federal student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. The Trump ad more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 20 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Backs Challenge to Unlawful Warrantless Immigration Arrests * Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a brief in federal court this week supporting a lawsuit that challenges the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) practice of making warrantless civil immigration arrests that break federal law. The filing comes as neighbors, coworkers, and parents have been disappearing from communities across Oregon and the  more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 22 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield: States, Not the Federal Government, Decide How Ballots are Counted * Attorney General Dan Rayfield is urging a federal court to reject the U.S. Department of Justice's attempt to stop California election officials from counting more than 20,000 ballots. In a multistate brief, AG Rayfield and 21 other attorneys general argued that the lawsuit has no constitutional basis and that the job of running elections belon more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 20 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arrests. Under fe more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 22 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Benjamin Katz: Bearing witness to global health issues while training to treat them * Embodying the Warren Alpert Medical School's humanistic approach, the third-year medical student is looking at the "whole patient" not just with a physician's eyes, but through the camera lens. 1of2 Brown medical student Benjamin Katz took photos during a medical fellowship in Rwanda of families affected by a lack of clean water, and later shared the photos in a public more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 20 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown football rallies support for patients at annual 'Bench Press for Cancer' fundraiser * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Bursts of applause echoed across Brown University's College Green on a crisp fall Monday as dozens of students, faculty, staff, parents and alumni put their strength behind a shared cause at the Brown football team's 22nd annual Bench Press for Cancer fundraiser. Each fall, Bears football players set up a bench press station  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 23 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown University Family Weekend 2026: Moments, memories and campus connections * Brown Center for Students of Color welcomes students, families during 50th anniversary open house Brown University Class of 1990 graduate Elizabeth Wang remembers stopping by Partridge Hall, home of the Brown Center for Students of Color, as a student to meet with a professor. More than three decades later and now a Brown parent, Wang returned to the center for an open hous more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 19 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Carl Sagan Institute director to deliver URI Honors Colloquium lecture on Oct. 27 * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 19, 2026 - Over the past decade, Lisa Kaltenegger, founding director of the Cornell University Carl Sagan Institute, has worked with NASA, academic institutions and multiple countries to find new ways to spot life in the cosmos. Finding such life has significant implications when it comes to understanding outer space more broadly. Kaltene more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 20 -- Bryant University posted the following news: * * * Christian Pereira '27 examines power and institutional influence, from Capitol Hill to the NCAA * Christian Pereira '27 has learned how to cut through partisan language in order to reveal the fundamental issues at hand -- but there's always more to uncover, he notes. "In today's world, communication is vastly different from what it was 10 or even 20 years ago and studying how those in power, especially the executive, can influence Congress today through more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Keith Self Introduces Bill to Repeal Diversity Immigration Visa Lottery * Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) introduced a bill to repeal the Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery. The Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery program offers permanent residence to up to 55,000 applicants annually from countries with historically lower levels of immigration to the US, many of them in Africa. A California judge ruled the U.S. State Department must reinstate t more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases in September From a Year Ago in 34 States; But Only 25 States Add Jobs From August to September Amid Price and Funding Questions * Louisiana Has Largest Number and Percentage of Gains from September 2025 to September 2026, While Georgia and Alaska Trail; Oregon and Rhode Island Top Monthly Gainers, While Wisconsin and Alaska Experience the Worst Losses Construction emp more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 23 -- Bryant University posted the following news: * * * Day of Understanding 2026 explores the power of research, kindness, global connection * A day of conversation and discovery brings the Bryant community together to build understanding, celebrate differences Bryant University's Day of Understanding (DOU), a university-wide day of learning, connection, and reflection, is based on a simple idea: There can be no community without conversation, and we are at our best when we engage with and value one another more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Aaron Guckian Will Work for Donald Trump - Just Listen to His Own Words Oct 12, 2026 Today, the Democratic Governors Association released a new video, "Trumped" highlighting the 17 different times Republican nominee for Rhode Island governor Aaron Guckian praised Donald Trump, the Trump administration, and DC during last week's gubernatorial debate. Over the course of the debate, Guckian made clear that he is running for governor to implement Trump more PR

NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Oct. 19 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * Descendants of Admirals Ernest J. King, William S. Sims Engage with Students at U.S. Naval War College * NEWPORT, R.I.-- Janvier Smith, grandson of Adm. Ernest J. King, delivered a lecture to students of the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) onboard Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island campus, Oct. 5. King was America's second-ever five-star Fleet Admiral, and held the unprecedented dual-hatted position as both Chief of Naval Operations and Commander-in-Chie more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces Availability of $5.3 Million in Funding to Support Coastal Watershed Restoration in Southeast New England * BOSTON (October 20, 2026) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking proposals from eligible entities for approximately eight awards totaling $5.3 million in innovative restoration grant funding under EPA's Southeast New England Program (SNEP). Funding from this opportunity will support priorities related to c more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 20 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Evolution of women's healthcare focus of URI's annual Youngken Clinic * KINGSTON, R.I. -- Oct. 20, 2026 -- Women's healthcare is evolving rapidly, and while greater emphasis has been placed on comprehensive care, women still face more barriers to healthcare than men, according to the National Institutes of Health. Pharmacists are key players in helping break down those barriers, playing an increasingly important role in improving access, couns more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Exemption for Certain Prohibited Transactions Involving the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union No. 99 Joint Apprenticeship Training Fund (the Fund or the Applicant) Located in Cranston, Rhode Island This exemption permits the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union No. 99 Joint Apprenticeship Training Fund to purchase certain improved real more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston issued the following October 2026 Beige Book: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity expanded slightly, with mixed results across sectors. Retail spending softened, and tourism activity was variable, leaving consumer spending as a whole unchanged. Activity in manufacturing and nonfinancial services edged higher. Bank loan volume expanded slightly. Commercial real estate activity was stable, but construction slowed, and home sales saw moderate declines. Employment showed  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 21 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Fewer overdoses, not increased naloxone use, may help explain decline in U.S. overdose deaths * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Increased use of the overdose-reversing drug naloxone may not be a major reason opioid overdose deaths have fallen sharply across the U.S. since 2023, according to a study that challenges a leading explanation for the decline. "There are big questions about why opioid overdose mortality rates are falling nationally since  more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 22 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Former RISP detective Brian Andrews, mob associate Tony Fiore to deliver Oct. 23 URI Forensic Series lecture * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 22, 2026 - Brian Andrews, who led the Rhode Island State Police detective division during the height of New England's drug and mob wars in the 1970s and 1980s, will speak at the University of Rhode Island on Friday, Oct. 23, as part of the University's ongoing fall Forensic Science Partnership lecture series. An more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * From Devastation to Chaos: Tracking the Impact of Trade Policy Across All 50 States * WASHINGTON -- Today, Public Citizen released a new set of fact sheets that track the toll of the NAFTA-WTO era and today's chaotic trade policies on the workers, farmers, local communities in all 50 states in the U.S., covering lost manufacturing jobs and farms, shuttered factories, battered union membership, depressed wages, falling farm exports, and other more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * From Devastation to Chaos: Tracking the Impact of Trade Policy In New Hampshire and Across All 50 States * WASHINGTON D.C. -- Today, Public Citizen released a new set of fact sheets that track the toll of the NAFTA-WTO era and today's chaotic trade policies on the workers, farmers, local communities in New Hampshire and in all 50 states in the U.S., covering lost manufacturing jobs and farms, shuttered factories, battered union membership, d more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 21 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * From lab to launch: How Brown research inspired a breakthrough in sustainable building * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- In 2014, a team of Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design students took part in the Solar Decathlon, an international student competition to see who could design and build the most innovative, efficient and livable solar-powered home. After two years of design and construction, the students unveiled Techstyle Haus, a more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 20 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Head of the class: URI quantum physics students work as teaching assistants for Brookhaven National Laboratory * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 20, 2026 - As a sophomore at the University of Rhode Island three years ago, Morgan Beck '26 began diving deep into the world of quantum physics, wanting to learn more about the branch of science that studies matter and energy at the most fundamental level. At that time, Beck--a 2025 URI College of Arts and Sc more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * Human Rights Campaign PAC Endorses Slate of Barrier-Breaking Trans and Non-Binary, Pro-Equality Candidates for State Legislature * At a time of continued attacks against the LGBTQ+ community, HRC is endorsing a slate of pro-equality trans and non-binary leaders who are committed to protecting fundamental freedoms, advancing equality, and delivering for working families WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) PA more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 19 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Hunger may play a role in alcohol addiction, new study finds * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Researchers at Brown University have discovered a molecular link between hunger and the formation of "reward" memories that play a role in alcohol addiction. The insight could inform strategies for treatment and prevention, the scientists say. The study, led by researchers at Brown's Carney Institute for Brain Science, mapped and isolated hunger-responsi more PR

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 22 -- Hyundai Motor, an automotive manufacturer, issued the following news release: * * * October 21, 2026 Hyundai Motor Group and Rhode Island School of Design Collaborate on Regenerative Biodesign Strategies and the Future of Mobility * In its seventh year, the annual research collaboration continues to examine the convergence of biodesign and biomimicry, advanced art and design practices, and the future of mobility across the globe * In the 2026-27 Regeneration Studio, faculty and students explore the theme of " more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Engineering] -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers posted the following news: * * * IFPTE Backs Pro-Worker Candidates for 2026 U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Elections * The 2026 Congressional elections come at a pivotal moment in American history and will have a monumental impact on working people and union members throughout the United States. All 435 seats in House of Representatives, plus 6 nonvoting delegate seats, and 33 of the 100 Senate seats are up for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 [Category: Environment] -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility posted the following news release: * * * Interior's Latest Offshore Wind Move Undercuts Energy Supply * PEER Warns Actions in Maryland and Off Rhode Island Set a Dangerous Precedent Washington, DC -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) today criticized the Interior Department's latest attempt to undermine offshore wind, as the administration seeks to reopen approvals for two projects serving the East Coast. PEER warned that more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 21 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Joy Harjo, first Native American U.S. poet laureate, to deliver poetry reading at URI on Oct. 28 * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 21, 2026 - Joy Harjo, a trailblazing poet, artist, musician and member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, who in 2019 became the first Native American to be appointed U.S. poet laureate, will deliver a much-anticipated poetry reading at the University of Rhode Island on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 5-7 p.m. The event, sponsored by more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees posted the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 2 New Hampshire Candidates for Congress Ahead of Nov. 3 Election * Join the 150,000 AFGE members who have already made the switch to E-Dues. Contact: AFGE Communications press@afge.org BRIDGETON, N.J. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsements of Rep. Maggie Goodlander for reelection and Stefany Shaheen for election to the more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees posted the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses New York's Micah Lasher for Election to Congress * Join the 150,000 AFGE members who have already made the switch to E-Dues. Contact: AFGE Communications press@afge.org BRIDGETON, N.J. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Micah Lasher for election to Congress representing New York's 12th Congressional District in t more PR

AUBURN, Massachusetts, Oct. 20 [Category: Business] -- The Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership posted the following news: * * * Made in Massachusetts: Manufacturing Is All Around Us (Part 3) * We're introducing five more MassMEP members whose products and capabilities show the variety of manufacturing happening across Massachusetts. So far, we've featured everything from food products and playing cards to precision components, cargo parachutes, and architectural woodwork. In Part 3, we're taking a closer look at packaging, gu more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Magaziner Statement on Growing Number of Election Ads Supporting His Effort to Ban Stock Trading in Congress * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02), the primary sponsor of the leading bill to ban Members of Congress and the President from trading stocks, released the following statement as candidates across the country run ads pledging to end congressional stock trading: "Candidates from both parties are now pledging  more PR

LAWRENCE, Massachusetts, Oct. 20 -- Northern Essex Community College posted the following news: * * * Marketing Department Recognized with Six Awards * Haverhill, MA (October 20, 2026) -- The Northern Essex Community College Marketing Communications department is proud to share that six projects from last year were honored with awards from the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR). The professional society just wrapped up its District 1 regional conference in Buffalo, NY. There, NECC received six medallion awards, recog more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 23 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Opposing the Federal Government's Attempt to Interfere with California Elections 10/22/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition of 22 attorneys general opposing a lawsuit against California filed by the federal government that is part of the Trump administration's broader efforts to sow doubt about the legitimacy of the midterm elections. In U more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 21 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests 10/20/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arres more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Acquires The Rapid Group Oct 20, 2026 New York -- Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP), the middle market private equity buyout team within Morgan Stanley Investment Management, announced today the acquisition of The Rapid Group (TRG), a leading provider of inspection, repair and maintenance services for rotating equipment across municipal, commercial and  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: * * * Another Wind Project Attacked by the Trump Administration The Trump administration asked a federal judge to send back federal approval of the New England Wind offshore wind project, a move that could lead to its construction permit being rescinded. October 21, 2026 The Trump administration asked a federal judge to remand the federal government's previous approval of the New England Wind offshore wind project so that it could reconsider the c more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 [Category: Energy] -- The Nuclear Energy Institute issued the following news: * * * New England Takes a Fresh Look at Nuclear Energy * How will New England keep the lights on, energy bills manageable, and the electric grid reliable as demand continues to grow? That question brought together over 500 policymakers, energy experts, community leaders, and industry representatives at the New England Regional Nuclear Policy Summit. This Summit was not the first action but rather another mindful step state officials have taken more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 725 Summer Street NE, Suite B | Salem, OR 97301 800-453-5511 | www.oregon.gov/OHCS October 13, 2026 Regulations Division Office of the General Counsel Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 Seventh Street SW, Room 10276 Washington, DC 20410-0500 Re: Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities To Reduce Homelessness [Docket No more ST

NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Oct. 20 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news: * * * Pell Center Survey: Foulkes leads governor's race by 11 points, lieutenant governor contest is deadlocked * October 2026 survey finds strong congressional incumbents, a competitive governor's race, and a statistical tie for lieutenant governor. Democratic candidate Helena Foulkes leads the Rhode Island gubernatorial race with 39% support among likely voters, while the race for lieutenant governor remains statistically tied, according to a new survey more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- Policy Matters Ohio, a nonpartisan policy research institute, posted the following news release: * * * A Fair Share Tax could generate $4B by raising taxes on less than 4% of Ohioans October 21, 2026 Policy would restore some balance after 20+ years of tax cuts primarily for the wealthiest - A Fair Share Tax could generate roughly $4 billion a year for Ohio while leaving more than 96% of tax filers unaffected, according to a new Policy Matters Ohio report. The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy analyzed t more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 22 -- Bryant University posted the following news: * * * Prompting 101: 6 ways to make AI a better thinking partner * This is the second installment of "Prompting 101," a series to help everyday users make the most out of AI applications. To read the first installment, click here. The best AI results often come from an interactive conversation between the human user and the chatbot. Collaboration, fact-checking, role playing, and even using AI to write prompts can all be part of "going deeper" and gaining tru more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 20 -- Bryant University posted the following news: * * * Prompting 101: 7 tips for getting started with AI * This is the first installment of "Prompting 101," a series to help everyday users make the most out of AI applications. Prompting AI to answer questions and solve problems is an art as well as an action. A well-crafted prompt can be the difference between a generic answer and one that provides true insights. "The quality of an AI's answer is mostly decided before you hit enter," says Poojan Patel, Ph. more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 22 -- Bryant University posted the following news: * * * Prompting 101: 7 tips for getting started with AI * This is the first installment of "Prompting 101," a series to help everyday users make the most out of AI applications. Prompting AI to answer questions and solve problems is an art as well as an action. A well-crafted prompt can be the difference between a generic answer and one that provides true insights. "The quality of an AI's answer is mostly decided before you hit enter," says Poojan Patel, Ph. more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 23 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Neronha sues Meta for fraudulent advertisements October 22, 2026 Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today filed a lawsuit against Meta for allegedly failing to curtail advertisements for fraudulent products and financial scams on its platforms, despite representing to the public that it engages in sophisticated efforts to prevent such ads. Rhode Island is the first state to file a lawsuit against Meta  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 24 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release: * * * Burrillville postal worker charged with stealing firearms, drug trafficking October 23, 2026 Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced that a Burrillville man has been charged in Sixth Division District Court with gun and drug-related offenses following a joint investigation by the Providence Police Department, the United States Postal Service Office of the Inspector General, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Fi more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 23 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release: * * * Seven individuals charged with crimes related to Medicaid fraud of $2 million October 22, 2026 Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced that a statewide grand jury returned a 51-count indictment against seven individuals in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Rhode Island Medicaid of approximately $2 million through U'Nique Diversity Innovations, LLC (UDI), a community health worker provider in Provi more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 22 -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Let the Celebrations Begin! Rhode Island Teacher Is First in the Nation To Be Named a 2026 Milken Educator Central Falls' Briana Jones surprised with $25,000 Award for her impactful, engaging special education instruction - SANTA MONICA, Calif. (October 21, 2026) -- As the crowd of students, teachers, local dignitaries and media gathered this morning at Central Falls High School, they prepared for what they thought would  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 21 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * McKee Administration Shares New Guidance for Automated License Plate Readers October 19, 2026 Governor Maintains Pause on Automated License Plate Reader Installations Pending Passage of Statewide Legislation - PROVIDENCE, RI - The McKee Administration today released a statewide model policy and a template data-sharing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to guide the use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) by local law e more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed, Whitehouse Press Trump DOJ for Allowing Sale of Handguns to Teenagers * WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today joined Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), and several colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche demanding answers on the Department of Justice's (DOJ) decision to break with decades of precedent and unilaterally refuse to enforce a prohibition against the s more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Environment, to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrator Neil Jacobs: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 19th, 2026 The Honorable Neil Jacobs Administrator National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20230 Dear Administrator Jacobs, Last  more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 19 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Ribbon cutting of URI outdoor track and field facility * On Wednesday, Oct. 21, University of Rhode Island President Marc Parlange and Vice President and Director of Athletics Patrick Lyons will join elected officials, members of URI's Board of Trustees and URI faculty, staff, and students for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the University's new outdoor track and field facility. The ceremony marks a major milestone in planned upgrades t more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Oct. 19 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Roger Williams University Graduate Applies Her Science Foundation to Exotic Animal Care * Drawing on her RWU science foundation and three years of experience at the Bronx Zoo, Victoria "Tori" Stephenson '18 now provides specialized veterinary care for birds, reptiles, and other exotic pets in New York. BRISTOL, R.I. - For Victoria "Tori" Stephenson '18, a career caring for animals has taken her from veterinary clinics to the Bronx Zoo and back agai more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Oct. 20 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Roger Williams University School Spirit Shines Despite Rainy, Windy Homecoming and Family Weekend * Families, alumni, and students came together for a weekend of campus traditions, athletic competitions, and Hawk pride. BRISTOL, R.I. -- Rain, wind, and chilly temperatures couldn't dampen the Roger Williams University community's enthusiasm for Homecoming and Family Weekend. From Oct. 16-18, families, alumni, and students returned to campus to recon more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Secretary McMahon Delivers "The Next 250: K-12 Education" Speech to 1,200 Students, Parents, and Educators in Utah * Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon delivered remarks at American Preparatory Academy in Salt Lake City, Utah to highlight the Trump Administration's unprecedented progress in restoring excellence in K-12 education. Below is her speech, as prepared for delivery: Hello, American Preparatory Academy! Thank you all so  more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Oct. 22 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Socrates Cafe Marks 25 Years of Philosophical Conversation at RWU * Roger Williams University will celebrate the milestone with a special program featuring a discussion on voting and the value of open dialogue. BRISTOL, R.I. -- For 25 years, Socrates Cafe at Roger Williams University (RWU) has invited students, faculty, and other members of the university community to explore philosophical questions, challenge assumptions, and consider different pe more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 21 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Spreading a little Rhody Halloween cheer * KINGSTON, R.I.--Oct. 21, 2026--If campus is looking a little spookier lately, it's not your imagination. As employees and students move through campus buildings, they may notice a few friendly ghosts appearing on department doors and windows. So, what's behind the haunting? Human Resources has begun "boo'ing" departments across campus, but it's all in the spirit of fun and appreciation. Many neighb more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Tenant Organizers' Free Speech Rights Vindicated as Judge Rejects Landlord's Defamation Claim * Tenant organizers supported by the American Civil Liberties Union of RI have obtained a decisive ruling vindicating their free speech rights and ending a retaliatory lawsuit to suppress public advocacy brought by controversial landlord Jeffrey Butler. In August 2025, Butler filed a defamation lawsuit again more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 23 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Fights to Protect Children and Consumers in Character.AI Bankruptcy * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that he is involved in a multistate effort, including a coalition of other state attorneys general, to protect children and consumers as Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the artificial intelligence chatbot platform Character.AI, moves through Chapter 11 bankruptcy pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * The Coast Guard awarded $300M in infrastructure contracts at Naval Station Newport and Naval Air Station Pensacola * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Coast Guard announced Oct. 20 two contracts working with the U.S. Navy totaling more than $300 million towards infrastructure improvements supporting major cutter operations. The Navy awarded the first contract, totaling $271 million, Sept. 22 to Skanska USA Civil Northeast Inc. of Waltha more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 23 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Two URI graduates receive Fulbright fellowships to teach English abroad * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 23, 2026 - A pair of recent University of Rhode Island graduates are currently overseas teaching English to students residing in different parts of the world as part of the U.S. Fulbright fellowships they received. Jia Yao Chen '26, a West Warwick resident who earned degrees in Chinese and public health and was enrolled in the University's Chinese  more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst to Host Discussion on Dalai Lama's Succession Oct. 26 * The University of Massachusetts Amherst will host an interdisciplinary panel discussion on Monday, Oct. 26 featuring His Eminence the 13th Kundeling Tatsak Rinpoche, a Tibetan Buddhist scholar and teacher, to explore the historical, religious and geopolitical implications of the Dalai Lama's succession. The talk will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Old Chapel on the U more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 23 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI College of Nursing launches nurse well-being, retention initiative * KINGSTON, R.I. -- Oct. 23, 2026 -- The University of Rhode Island College of Nursing launched an innovative nurse well-being and workforce retention initiative that aims to address one of healthcare's most pressing challenges: Sustaining a strong nursing workforce in an increasingly complex healthcare environment. Nurses are among the most critical of healthcare professi more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 21 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI graduate student earns Department of Energy's Science Graduate Student Research fellowship * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 21, 2026 - Mining for sulfur, sodium, iron and copper within the Earth's crust is a relatively simple process given their abundance and high concentrations near the surface. However, certain elements closer to the bottom of the periodic table, such as lanthanides and actinides, are more difficult to separate due to their simil more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 20 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI junior on board with research * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 20, 2026 - Lewis Truckel, a rising junior at the University of Rhode Island, didn't expect a Yes, but asked the question anyway. And that first step led him to a somewhat surprising place, about 100 miles offshore in the Gulf of Mexico, studying a vital ecosystem. A marine biology, aquaculture and fisheries science major from Michigan, Truckel and his professor Andrew Davies say that c more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 22 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI ocean engineering professor awarded ONR grant to investigate oceanographic variability impact on acoustics and geo-positioning * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct 22, 2026 - According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the ocean covers about 71 percent of the Earth's surface - yet much of our underwater world is unmapped and unseen. However, research conducted by University of Rhode Island associate professor of ocean engineering L more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 23 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI opens new world-class outdoor track and field facility * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 23, 2026 - The University of Rhode Island's championship-winning track and field programs now have a new home on the Kingston Campus. The University celebrated the new facility--which features an Olympic-caliber design--with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 21. "These are championship-caliber student-athletes who deserve championship-caliber facilities," said  more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 22 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI political science professors co-author new book analyzing global human rights * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 22, 2026 - Basic human rights, in theory, should be guaranteed in society. On the surface, such rights are virtues that should be applied to everyone without fear of them being rolled back or revoked entirely by governments. Yet, around the world, not everyone has access to rights as basic as free speech, freedom from slavery and torture, more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 23 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI to join State Department grant to help feed the future in fisheries * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 23, 2026 - A University of Rhode Island professor with a global portfolio of work and a marine research associate in URI's Coastal Institute are joining a multi-million dollar project funded by the U.S. Department of State, utilizing their expertise in international fisheries. Professor Austin Humphries, Chair of URI's Department of Fisheries, Anim more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor awards $95.5M in grants to support innovative programs for reskilling, reemploying dislocated workers * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $95.5 million in funding to support the creation of innovative models of training and employment services that connect workers affected by layoffs to high-growth industries. Administered by the department's Employment and Training Administration, Rapid R more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 23 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jones, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arrests. Under federal law, immigr more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 22 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA-led coalition opposes DOJ's frivolous challenge to California elections * Attorney General Nick Brown is leading a multistate coalition opposing the federal government's baseless lawsuit against California as part of the Trump administration's broader efforts to sow doubt in the legitimacy of the midterm elections. In USA v. California, the administration wants to prevent California elections officials from counting the  more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 21 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington joins coalition supporting challenge to unlawful immigration arrests * Attorney General Nick Brown joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief Monday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arrests. Under federal law, immi more PR

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Westminster College posted the following news: * * * Westminster College faculty present research at annual celebration * Westminster College faculty members will share their research, creative works and scholarly insights during a daylong Faculty Scholarship Celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 21, followed by the annual Henderson Lecture at 6 p.m. featuring Dr. Timothy Grieve-Carlson, assistant professor of religion and philosophy. The Faculty Scholarship Celebration will feature concurrent presentation more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 19 -- Bryant University posted the following news: * * * Why do midterm elections matter? Bryant political scientist explains what's at stake * During the 2020 presidential election, Ballotpedia reported that 66.8 percent of eligible voters cast their ballots. Two years later, there was a 20-percentage-point decline when only 46.8 percent of eligible voters participated in the country's midterm elections. While these elections traditionally see lower voter turnout, Bryant's Assistant Professor of Political Sci more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 20 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Winning Time: How one URI student's platform is leading the way and winning in the FinTech space * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 20, 2026 - University of Rhode Island MBA student Chelsie Santos' accolades keep growing; which makes listing them all futile. However, among them are receiving an innovation grant from the innovation arm of the European Union, winning first place at URI's Rise-Up Ideation pitch night, and presenting at FinTech Women U.S. T more PR