WASHINGTON, March 27 -- A group of 11 nonprofit health organizations submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services supporting the reinstatement of the historical Reward Factor in Medicare Advantage and endorsing the removal of the Health Equity Index. The organizations emphasize that the Reward Factor is a crucial tool enabling Medicare Advantage plans to invest in the prevention and management of chronic diseases, a priority concern given the increasing burd more ST

DALLAS, Texas, March 26 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * 33 high schools, colleges awarded grants for CPR training and community resources to make campuses safer * DALLAS, March 26, 2026 -According to American Heart Association data, 9 out of every 10 people who experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital die, in part because they do not receive immediate CPR more than half of the time. To help change this, the American He more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Association of American Universities issued the following statement on March 26, 2026: * * * AAU Seeks to Intervene in Lawsuit Challenging Department of Education's Rushed Rollout of Significant Changes to Annual Data Collection The following is a statement from the Association of American Universities about legal actions it took yesterday in a Massachusetts federal court challenging the Department of Education's imposition of new data requirements on colleges and  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 25 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island issued the following news on March 24, 2026: * * * Judge Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Brown University Police for Withholding Arrest Records from Journalists Rhode Island Superior Court Associate Justice Shannon Signore rejected Brown University's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit contesting Brown University police department's refusal to provide copies of its arrest reports. * In a court ruling issued more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Admitted Class of 2030 seeks real-world impact * Part of a military family, Mason Hilburgh has lived everywhere from South Korea to Maryland to Missouri to Rhode Island and now calls Wetumpka, Alabama home. Ryan Hu lives in Berwyn, Pennsylvania now, but he was born in Montreal, grew up in Australia and trained as a figure skater in Novi, Michigan. Faith Baker's journey to Cornell will be shorter, coming fro more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Advocates Hold Cancer Action Day at State House, Urging Lawmakers to Address Cost of Screening and Treatment * PROVIDENCE -March 26, 2026- Later today, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers will rally at the Rhode Island State House, advocating for legislative proposals that aim to address the needs of patients across the cancer c more PR

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, March 23 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- CVS Health posted the following news release: * * * Aetna collaborates with community organizations to strengthen access to quality care in central Missouri * Springfield, MO, March 23, 2026 - Aetna Better Health of Missouri, a CVS Health company (NYSE: CVS ), announced today that Aetna provided a total of $35,000 in funding to two community-based organizations in central Missouri to improve access to health care and supp more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 27 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Asks Court To Enforce Order Blocking HHS From Sharing Large Swaths Of Medicaid Data With ICE * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today asked the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to enforce its preliminary injunction blocking U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from obtaining and using the data more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 23 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Holding Hostage Billions in Critical USDA Funding * BOSTON -Today, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over its unconstitutional and unlawful attempt to impose conditions on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) progra more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 23 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Holding Hostage Billions in Critical USDA Funding * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration (PDF) over its unconstitutional and unlawful attempt to impose conditions on funding received through U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs, gr more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 23 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Federal Court Order Protecting Healthcare for Transgender Youth * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 21 states and the District of Columbia have secured a federal court order blocking an unlawful attempt by the Trump administration to pressure healthcare providers into ending necessary healthcare for transgender youth. The Court granted the coa more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of FSOC Meeting, Reed Presses Bessent to Review Emerging Cracks in the Credit Markets * WASHINGTON, DC - As concerns about private credit and systemic stress on the U.S. economy intensify, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary and Chair of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC)  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 23 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Artificial neural network reproduces gait patterns of four-legged animals * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Imagine a horse stumbling on a rock. It regains momentum, then hits bumpier terrain and slows to a walk. Back on steady ground, the horse picks up its pace to catch up to the herd. How is the horse able to transition between these different gaits? Researchers at Brown University's Carney Ins more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, March 27 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Asks Court to Enforce Order Blocking HHS from Sharing Large Swaths of Medicaid Data with ICE * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, leading a multistate coalition, asked the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to enforce its preliminary injunction blocking U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from obtaining and  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, March 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Backs D.C.'s Large Capacity Magazine Ban * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general, filed a brief in support of the District of Columbia in Benson v. United States which is pending before the D.C. Court of Appeals. The District of Columbia's law bans the possession, sale, or transfer of large-capacit more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, March 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Attempt to Impose Discriminatory Conditions on Billions in USDA Grant Funding * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, co-leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general, today filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's attempt to impose new discriminatory conditions on U.S. Department of Ag more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, March 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes ExxonMobil's Request to Preempt Hazardous Materials Protections * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), opposing ExxonMobil's request for PHMSA to make an administrative determination that fe more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 27 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Asks Court to Enforce Order Blocking HHS from Sharing Large Swaths of Medicaid Data with ICE * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a multistate coalition asking the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to enforce its preliminary injunction blocking U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from obtaining and using the data more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 23 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration for Holding Hostage Billions in Critical USDA Funding Nationwide * Unlawful Grant Terms Threaten Over $200 Million in Federal Funding for Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over its unconstitutional and unlawful attempt to impose conditions on U more PR

ALBANY, New York, March 23 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful USDA Funding Conditions * New York Attorney General Letitia James and 20 other attorneys general today filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block sweeping new funding conditions imposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that jeopardize billions of dollars in funding for critical state programs.  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, March 23 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Agriculture Secretary Rollins for holding hostage billions in critical USDA funding * Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over its unconstitutional and unlawful attempt to impose conditions on U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, grants, cooperative agreements and mutual interes more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ASKS COURT TO ENFORCE ORDER BLOCKING HHS FROM SHARING LARGE MEDICAID DATA SETS WITH ICE * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a multistate coalition, asked the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to enforce its preliminary injunction blocking U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from obtaining and using the data o more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR HOLDING HOSTAGE BILLIONS IN CRITICAL USDA FUNDING * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over its unco more PR

SALEM, Oregon, March 23 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Holding Hostage Billions in Critical USDA Funding * AG Rayfield: "No family in Oregon should have to worry about whether their child will have enough to eat." Attorney General Rayfield and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general sued the Trump administration today over its unconstitutional and unlawful attempt to more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 23 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration for Holding Hostage Billions in Critical USDA Funding * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over its unconstitutional and unlawful attempt to impose conditions on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs, grants, cooperative agreements  more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, March 30 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * The Martyrs of the New Millennium * Seton Hall University's Department of Catholic Studies invites you to a lecture with renowned author Robert Royal, Ph.D., on his new book, : The Global Persecution of Christians in the Twenty-First Century. This lecture will take place at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, in the University Center, Room 206. Royal will be presenting his new book, which documents persecut more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSFR) -- The Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Preparedness Consortium, Summerville, South Carolina, has filed written notifications with the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division to update its membership status. These filings, also submitted to the Federal Trade Commission, were made in accordance with the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which provides legal protections for joint ventures. This latest update adds a diverse group of domesti more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Reed-Scott Bill Offers Hope for Life-Saving Research & Life-Enhancing Treatments and Care * WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to help thousands of patients suffering from diseases requiring bone marrow and cord blood transplants, U.S Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today introduced the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2026 ( S.4109 ). This bipartisan bill, co-authored by  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI), the largest insurer of Rhode Island Medicare Advantage beneficiaries, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the proposed Contract Year 2027 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program. BCBSRI, a non-profit health plan with 85 years of experience providing care in Rhode  more ST

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Boston Woman Pleads Guilty to Role in Bank Fraud Ring * BOSTON - A Massachusetts woman has pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston in connection with a scheme to defraud a bank in Massachusetts. Trinity Antonetty, 24, of Boston, pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud. U.S. District Judge Julia E. Kobick scheduled sentencing for Aug. 18, 2026.  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Brockton Man Pleads Guilty to Two Separate Cases Involving the Distribution of Large Quantities of Fentanyl and Cocaine * BOSTON - A Brockton man has pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to two separately charged cases involving the distribution of kilograms of fentanyl and, in one case, cocaine. Elijah Melton, 28, pleaded guilty on March 20, 20 more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 25 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown engineering dean elected AAAS Fellow * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Tejal Desai, dean of the Brown University School of Engineering, has been elected as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, one of the world's largest general scientific societies. Elected by their peers, this year's group of new fellows includes nearly 500 scientists, engineers and innovators more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 23 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown physicist awarded prestigious Department of Energy grant for research at Large Hadron Collider * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Loukas Gouskos, an assistant professor of physics at Brown University, has been awarded a prestigious Early Career Award from the Department of Energy. With the $850,000 award, Gouskos and his research team will work to develop cutting-edge artificial intelligence too more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 26 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown University admits 2,564 students to the undergraduate Class of 2030 * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -On Thursday, March 26, Brown University offered admission to 1,674 prospective members of its undergraduate Class of 2030. Admitted through Brown's regular decision process, the students join 890 early decision applicants offered admission in December 2025 for a total admitted class of 2,564. R more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 27 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown University School of Public Health, Bryant University launch pathway to MPH program * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -To expand opportunities for students interested in public health careers, Brown University School of Public Health and Bryant University have launched a program that will create a direct pathway for Bryant graduates to enroll in Brown's master of public health program. Bryant  more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, March 26 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Bryant and Brown University School of Public Health launch new pathway to public health master's program * In an effort to expand opportunities for students interested in careers in public health, Bryant University and Brown University School of Public Health are launching a new program that will create a direct pathway for Bryant graduates to enroll in Brown's master of public health program. Under th more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, March 26 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Bryant University debuts inaugural 40 Under 40 class * This spring, Bryant University will proudly introduce its inaugural 40 Under 40 Class, recognizing distinguished alumni whose early career achievements, leadership, and service are already making a strong impression in their professions and communities. This recognition was created to celebrate alumni under 40 who are shaping industries, strengthen more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, March 25 (TNSrpt) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * California doubles down on ocean health with historic investments, following landmark report findings While the Trump administration continues its assault on our oceans and environment, California is fighting back with science What you need to know: As the federal government continues its assault on America's ocean waters and environment, California is stre more PR

NEWPORT, Rhode Island, March 24 -- The Naval War College issued the following news on March 23, 2026: * * * College of Maritime Operational Warfare Graduates Spring Executive Level Operational Level of Warfare Course The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) graduated 17 students from the Executive Level Operational Level of Warfare Course (ELOC) at its Newport, Rhode Island, campus on March 20, 2026. ELOC is part of a series of Professional Military Education (PME) courses for personnel in operation more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * Comer Continues Oversight of U.S. Census Bureau After Significant Errors in 2020 Census Revealed House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is continuing oversight of the U.S. Census Bureau (Bureau) to ensure that future censuses are conducted to the highest standards. The Bureau's more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 25 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Community support comes together to seed new silvopasture at URI's Peckham Farm * KINGSTON, R.I. - March 25, 2026 - A team of faculty and staff at the University of Rhode Island is looking forward to growing its tree research capacity, while nourishing the animals who live on campus, with a recent donation from the Indiana company Tree Pro of 1,500 tree protectors and the same number of wooden more PR

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The Constitutional Accountability Center issued the following statement on Mach 23, 2026: * * * CAC Release: The Conservative Attack on Voting By Mail Comes to the Supreme Court Following oral argument at the Supreme Court this morning in Watson v. Republican National Committee, a case in which the Court is considering whether Mississippi may count absentee ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but received up to 5 business days later, Constitutional Accountabili more PR

NEWPORT, Rhode Island, March 25 -- The Naval War College issued the following news on March 24, 2026: * * * Cyber & Innovation Policy Institute Holds Multilateral Undersea Infrastructure Wargame The U.S. Naval War College's Cyber & Innovation Policy Institute (CIPI) held a multilateral wargame focused on critical undersea communications infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific region with Japanese and Australian allies during the 2026 Pacific Operational Science & Technology (POST) Conference in Ho more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * District Court Restores Collective Bargaining Rights for VA Employees * Last week, a Rhode Island District Court Judge ruled that Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins had violated the First Amendment and the Administrative Procedure Act after dissolving the American Federation of Government Employee more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island posted the following news release on March 23, 2026: * * * Dominican National Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Charges A Dominican national pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court to fraud offenses, announced United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda. William Jose Alejandro Arias Amador, 45, a citizen of the Dominican Republic residing in Providence, pleaded guilty to false representation more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 27 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Educators to 'flourish together' at URI's Innovative Education Conference * KINGSTON, R.I. - March 27, 2026 - The University of Rhode Island's third annual Innovative Education Conference will be held on Wednesday, April 1, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The theme of the free, virtual event, hosted by URI's Office for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, is "Flourishing Together: Teaching & Learni more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 26 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * From spaghettification to liquid nitrogen ice cream, local high schoolers get a taste of science at Brown * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -High school sophomore Breanna Badessa knew she was coming to Brown University on Thursday, March 26, for a taste of what a career in the sciences might be like. She just didn't know that meant a literal taste. But in one laboratory breakout session during STEM  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 26 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Details Public Safety and Public Health Preparations for 2026 FIFA World Cup in Massachusetts * Framingham -The Healey-Driscoll Administration today detailed Massachusetts' extensive public safety and public health preparations underway ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including coordination across more than 70 agencies and the securing of nearly $76 million in fed more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 25 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont, Coalition of Governors Urge HHS Secretary Kennedy to Immediately Release Title X Funds * (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and the governors of 18 other states and territories today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., urging the immediate renewal of Title X family planning grants, warning that a lapse more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, March 27 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news: * * * Governor Mills Announces $43 Million in New Funding to Support Installation of Heat Pump Water Heaters * Rebates of over $1,000 for heat pump water heaters will help save Maine households hundreds annually on electric bills Governor Janet Mills today announced $43 million in new Federal funding for Maine to support the installation of high-efficiency heat pump water heaters, which can reduce energy bill more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration announced the receipt of 95 petitions under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program for the period of Feb. 1, 2026, through Feb. 28, 2026. The program allows for compensation if a petitioner can prove that a vaccine caused a condition not explicitly listed or if symptoms appeared outside the specified windows. To ensure a fair process, the Secretary is required  more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, March 26 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * High School Students Step Into Real-World Research in RWU Labs * BRISTOL, R.I. - Portsmouth High School students traded classroom theory for active research last month, stepping into Roger Williams University labs to explore how ocean science is shaping real-world environmental solutions. Hosted by RWU's Center for Economic & Environmental Development (CEED) at the Feinstein School of Social and N more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Senate Democrats Spotlight Skyrocketing Energy Costs Amidst Cost-of-Living Crisis Electric bills are up 13% nationally since Trump took office * Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) and Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), R more PR

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Ignoring His Own Hypocrisy, Trump Votes By Mail While Trying to Narrow Opportunity for Others * WASHINGTON, DC - Despite the fact that voting by mail is safe, secure, and a convenient way for millions of Americans in both red states and blue states alike to exercise their right to vote, President Donald Trump has declared an all-out war on mail-in voting for others, but not himself. Over the we more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service issued the following news: * * * Time is running out to claim $1.2 billion in refunds for tax year 2022; taxpayers face April 15 deadline The Internal Revenue Service today announced that over 1.3 million people across the nation have unclaimed refunds for tax year 2022 and face an April 15 deadline to submit their tax returns. The IRS estimates that approximately $1.2 billion in refunds remains unclaimed fo more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 23 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Keith Stokes to deliver talk at URI Africana Studies event on March 31 * KINGSTON, R.I. - March 23, 2026 - Keith Stokes, the Rhode Island historian laureate and current director of the Rhode Island Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, will be the guest speaker during a special presentation by the University of Rhode Island Department of Africana Studies on Tuesday, March 31. The free more PR

WASHINGTON, March 23 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses AFGE Member Megan O'Rourke in New Jersey's Seventh Congressional District Primary * AFGE endorses Democrat Megan O'Rourke ahead of June 2 primary BRIDGETON, N.J. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Democrat Megan O'Rourke ahead of the June 2 primary for New Jersey' more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Lead Defendant in Multi-State SNAP and PUA Fraud Conspiracy Pleads Guilty * BOSTON - A Fitchburg, Mass. man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Worcester to his role in a fraud scheme that used the stolen identities of more than 100 individuals to obtain $440,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from Massachusetts and R more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Magaziner Joins as Original Cosponsor of Bipartisan Bill to Ban Members of Congress from Betting on Politics * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02), a leader on legislation to ban Members of Congress from trading stocks, joined new bipartisan legislation to crack down on corruption and prohibit Members of Congress and their families from profiting from insider t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Magaziner to Forgo Pay for Duration of Partial Government Shutdown * WARWICK, RI - Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that he will not accept a salary during the ongoing partial government shutdown that is impacting the Department of Homeland Security. He released the following statement: "I will not take a paycheck while TSA officers and many other federal employe more PR

NEW YORK, March 26 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 24, 2026, by senior fellow Shawn Regan to the Washington Post: * * * The Great Salt Lake Is Drying Up. Utah Has an Ambitious Plan to Save It. It could be a blueprint for a West that is running out of water and time. * The Great Salt Lake is in trouble. After the lake's water level reached a historic low in 2022, Utah is experiencing its worst snowpack on record. The lake is plunging toward a more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 27 -- The Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Governor Healey Details Public Safety and Public Health Preparations for 2026 FIFA World Cup in Massachusetts Preparations include emergency planning, training and exercises with local, state, and federal partners; State launches Match-Ready Massachusetts online hub for World Cup information and resources at Mass.gov/WorldCup * Framingham -- The Healey- more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 24 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Threats to Billions in Critical USDA Funding Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over its attempt to impose unlawful conditions on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs, grants, cooperative agreements, and mu more PR

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Mexican man charged with human smuggling and child endangerment after crossing the Niagara River in a rubber boat * Smuggled Irish man wanted on Rhode Island felony assault charges GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. - U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested two men and one woman after they illegally entered the United States from Canada. On March 15, U.S. Border Patrol agent more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 24 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on March 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Sues to Protect Billions in USDA Funding Trump Administration Issues Unlawfully Vague and Coercive Conditions That Hold Over $2 Billion in Food Assistance and Other Funds Hostage * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over its unconstitutional and unlaw more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter addresses CMS's proposed rule for Contract Year 2027 Policy and Technical Changes affecting Medicare Advantage, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit, and Medicare Cost Plan programs. In their letter, the NAIC expressed support for efforts to streamline notifications regarding provider network changes and beneficiary rights to spe more ST

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 26 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * New study shows University of Rhode Island generates $2 billion in annual economic impact * KINGSTON, R.I. -March 26, 2026-The University of Rhode Island generates $2 billion in annual economic activity across the state, supporting 17,799 jobs and producing $135.2 million in tax revenue, according to a comprehensive new economic impact study released today. The report highlights URI more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, March 27 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU public health professor to receive national health equity award * The Society for Public Health Education will bestow its 2026 Dorothy Nyswander Health Equity Award to Elizabeth England-Kennedy of New Mexico State University's Department of Public Health Sciences. England-Kennedy, an assistant professor who joined NMSU's College of Health, Education and Social Transformation in 202 more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Pearl Harbor Survivor Celebrates 106th Birthday With Navy Talent Acquisition Group New England * Pearl Harbor survivor and Navy veteran Freeman Johnson arrived in celebrity-like fashion at the Barnstable Adult Community Center in Hyannis, Massachusetts, March 18. Johnson, one of the oldest survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was there to celebrate his 106th birthday. He emerged from a black l more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 27 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Public Health Week focuses on well-being of URI community * KINGSTON, R.I. - March 27, 2026 - A full week of health-related activities are scheduled at the University of Rhode Island from April 6-12 to celebrate National Public Health Week. Similar events will be held nationally. Public Health Week will be hosted by the URI Department of Public Health, with support from Dean Patrick Vivier a more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 24 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on March 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration for placing illegal conditions on billions in critical USDA funding Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over its unconstitutional and unlawful attempt to impose conditions on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget opposing proposed revisions to the System for Award Management registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. RICADV, which supports and coordinates efforts of member agencies across Rhode Island serving approximately 10,000 victims of domestic violence annually, argues that the proposed SAM changes would require certifica more ST

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 28 (TNSrpt) -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * McKee Administration Releases Built to Learn, Built to Last Report Highlighting Historic Transformation of Providence Public Schools Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green, and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) were joined by state, local, and school officials today to release Built to Learn, Built to Last, a new repo more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 25 -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management issued the following news release: * * * Nearly $6 Million Awarded for Outdoor Recreation Projects Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announce over $5.7 million in matching Outdoor Recreation Grants to 15 municipalities for projects including new playgrounds, splash pads, pickleball courts, outdoor fitness stations, shared use paths, and various site  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 26 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026: * * * Governor McKee Nominates David Barrett to University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees Governor Dan McKee today announced his nomination of David Barrett to the University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees, replacing a seat vacated by Robert Weygand. The board governs the university by overseeing its property, finances, policies, and operations. It also manag more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 26 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026: * * * Governor McKee Nominates Donna Sams to Serve on the Public Utilities Commission Today, Governor Dan McKee nominated Donna Sams to serve on the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission (PUC). "Lowering energy prices is one of my top priorities. That's why my Affordability for All proposal includes $1 billion in energy savings for Rhode Island families and busi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Criticizes Lifting Oil Sanctions on Iran & Gifting Regime Up to $14 Billion Windfall * WASHINGTON, DC - On Friday, the Trump Administration waived sanctions on the purchase of Iranian oil at sea for 30 days, abruptly lifting oil sanctions on around 140 million barrels of Iranian oil, and opening up those barrels for sale to the entire world - including Americans - to buy. Given current ele more PR

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Stands with Jewish Community After Antisemitic Graffiti Found at EG Schools * EAST GREENWICH, RI - After antisemitic graffiti was found at three local schools -Hanaford Elementary School; Cole Middle School; and East Greenwich High School - U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued a statement of support for the Jewish community: "First off, the coward or cowards responsible need to be held accountabl more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Statement on Bipartisan Deal to End DHS Shutdown * WASHINGTON, DC - A little after 2:00 a.m. this morning, the U.S. Senate approved by unanimous consent an agreement to end the nearly six-week-long shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The funding bill passed by the full U.S. Senate mirrors the legislation Democrats offered on March 5 -and have repeatedly tried to pass  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: New $15.38B U.S. Navy Contract for Electric Boat Aims to Spur Production of Next-Gen Submarines * WASHINGTON, DC - This week, the U.S. Navy awarded submarine manufacturer General Dynamics Electric Boat (EB) a $15.38-billion contract modification aiming to spur the serial construction of the Columbia -class submarine program and the Virginia -class submarine program. The contract extends thr more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Trump Administration Has Failed to Account for the War in Iran * WASHINGTON, DC -Nearly a month after President Trump unilaterally launched a war against Iran-without publicly making the case for war, without consulting Congress, and without articulating a clear strategy or endgame-the American public remains without answers. The Trump Administration has failed to provide the transparent, o more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Ross, McCormick, Amo Introduce Resolution to Designate a National Science Appreciation Day * Washington, D.C. -Today, Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Rich McCormick (GA-07), and Gabe Amo (RI-01), members of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, introduced a bipartisan resolution expressing support for the designation of today, March 26, as National Science more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, March 24 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * RWU Student Newspaper Earns Two National Honors at College Media Association Apple Awards * BRISTOL, R.I. - Roger Williams University's student newspaper, The Hawks' Herald, earned two second-place honors at the College Media Association's Apple Awards, a national competition recognizing excellence in student journalism and media production. Often described as the "Best of Show" competition, the A more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, March 25 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * RWU's Gabelli School of Business Rises in 2026 Poets&Quants Rankings * BRISTOL, R.I. - Roger Williams University's Mario J. Gabelli School of Business (GSB) posted notable gains in the 2026 Poets&Quants Best Undergraduate Business School rankings, with significant improvement in academic experience and continued progress in career outcomes. The rankings evaluate programs based on academic quality, more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Schumer, Shaheen, Reed, Warner, And Warren Statement on Trump Administration Decision to Ease Iran Oil Sanctions * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY); U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee; Mark Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Sena more PR

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Unanimously Passes Sullivan-Whitehouse Bill to Combat Illegal Foreign Seafood Harvest * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) celebrated the Senate's recent unanimous passage of their Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvest (FISH) Act. The FISH Act would combat foreign illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing by blacklisting offending vess more PR

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Unanimously Passes Whitehouse-Sullivan FISH Act to Combat Illegal Foreign Seafood Harvest * Bipartisan legislation will protect Rhode Island's fishing industry by quashing unfair competition from illegal pirate fishing Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Dan Sullivan (R-AK), toda more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune on Voter ID: Will Democrats Put Their Money Where Their Mouth Is? * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, just where do Senate Democrats stand on voter ID? "It's pretty darn hard to tell. "I mean, w more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on March 25, 2026: * * * READOUT: Financial Stability Oversight Council Meeting on March 25, 2026 Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott K. H. Bessent convened a meeting of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (Council) in executive and open sessions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury). During the executive session, the Council heard a briefing from Treasury staff on the Cou more PR

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Trump to GOP: Do Not Pay TSA or Reform ICE Unless Dems Cave on Anti-Voter SAVE Act * WASHINGTON, DC - President Donald Trump has posted a series of social media rants urging Congressional Republicans to avoid making any deals to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) unless Democrats hand him unprecedented power over U.S. elections in all fifty states. The so-called SAVE America Ac more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island posted the following news release: * * * United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda Announces Leadership Team United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda today announced the appointment of Dulce Donovan to First Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island. A veteran federal prosecutor, Ms. Donovan will serve as the office's second-in-command and oversee day-to-day operatio more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Armed Services Committee released the following testimony by Air Force Gen. Gregory Guillot, commander of the U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command, from a March 17, 2026, hearing entitled "U.S. Military Posture & National Security Challenges in the Western Hemisphere": * * * Chairman Rogers, Ranking Member Smith, and distinguished members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to appear today and to represent the men and  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- BIG IDEAS, BIG IMPACT: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY IMPACT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND - A report from University of Rhode Island, South Kingstown - March 2026 (42 pages) * * * The University of Rhode Island issued a report analyzing its economic impact during fiscal year 2025, with a focus on contributions to statewide economic activity, employment, research investment, and workforce development. The report evaluates how university operations, student spendin more ST

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, March 24 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI receives $1.6 million gift from trustee for new engineering scholarship program * KINGSTON, R.I. - March 24, 2026 - Joseph F. Matthews '80, a member of the University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees and a URI alumnus, has made a $1.6 million gift to the state's land- and sea-grant institution to establish a permanent endowment fund to expand access to engineering education for capable, m more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 27 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES CHALLENGES UNLAWFUL RESCISSION OF LANDMARK 2009 GREENHOUSE GAS ENDANGERMENT FINDING Coalition of States, Counties, and Cities Across the Country Mount Legal Challenge in Opposition to EPA's Unlawful Rollback, Threatening Health and Safety of Virginians * Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 24 states, the District of Colu more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 24 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration For Holding Hostage Billions in Critical USDA Funding Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over its unconstitutional and unlawful attempt to impose conditions on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs, grants, cooperative agr more PR

NEWPORT, Rhode Island, March 28 -- The Naval War College issued the following news on March 27, 2026: * * * Vice Adm. Garvin Returns to U.S. Naval War College for Discussion About Military Education Vice Adm. Peter Garvin, now president of the National Defense University (NDU), returned to the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) on March 25 to deliver a lecture on the subject of warfighting in military education. Garvin, then rear admiral, served as the president of the Naval War College from 2023-2 more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, March 23 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA sues USDA for illegally holding hostage billions in critical funding * In a move to protect Washingtonians who depend on federal U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs, Attorney General Nick Brown has joined 20 other attorneys general in suing the agency for attempting to impose unconstitutional and unlawful conditions on the agency's programs, grants, and agreeme more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, March 24 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * What's driving growth in women's sports? Experts at WNBA, DraftKings, Togethxr and more weigh in * Women's sports aren't just growing, they're thriving, says Krista Thomas '08, '18MBA, DraftKings' head of market access partnerships, business development. From record viewership and rising franchise valuations to historic media deals, the surge is undeniable across the board. "It's not just the teams, it more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Calls for Leadership Change at EPA * In 'Time to Wake Up' speech on Senate Floor, Senator Whitehouse detailed EPA Administrator Zeldin's lies to Congress and the American people as he serves fossil fuel polluters Whitehouse was joined on the Senate floor by Senator Markey Washington, DC - Last night, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) delivered his 305 th speech urging more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Hawley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to End Tax Breaks for Corporate Consolidation * Stop Subsidizing Giant Mergers Act would eliminate wasteful subsidies for mergers involving large companies Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) today introduced the Stop Subsidizing Giant Mergers Act, legislation to end tax-free mergers involvi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Whitehouse, Leader Schumer, and Senate Democrats Spotlight How Climate Change Drives Up Household Costs for American Families Trump's fossil fuel donors put heavy burden on family budgets--from home insurance to utility bills, grocery prices, and health costs * U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI),  more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, March 23 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Women's Summit 2026 urges attendees to lead with values, build connection * On a day devoted to the theme of illuminating values and inspiring action, Inge-Lise Ameer, Ed.D., Bryant University's vice president of student affairs and dean of students, couldn't help but be awed by the women gathered for the 2026 Women's Summit(r) -and their capacity for supporting one another. "Two days before the 2025 s more PR