WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Blasts Trump for Skyrocketing Health Insurance Costs as ACA Open Enrollment Begins * Providence, RI - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) issued the following statement on the high costs Rhode Islanders will face as open enrollment for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance through HealthSourceRI begins tomorrow, November 1, 2025. "Trump and Congressional Republicans' health care crisis me more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Joins Over 200 House Democrats in Urging USDA to Take Immediate Action to Fund SNAP * WASHINGTON, DC - Last week, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) joined Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), House Committee on Agriculture Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02), and 211 House Democrats in sending a letter urging U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to use contingency reserve dollars to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Joins Rhode Island Jewish Leaders Denouncing Antisemitism, Bigotry, and Hazing * Smithfield, RI - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) stood shoulder-to-shoulder with members of the Rhode Island Jewish Community against antisemitism and hate. "Antisemitism has no place anywhere, not in Smithfield, not in Rhode Island, not in the world," said Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI). "We have seen an alarmin more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 31 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Andrew Herring: Squashing limitations after second chance at life * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] During his senior year of high school, Andrew Herring started feeling under the weather. Assuming it was a common cold it was December in Toronto, after all he didn't think much of it. But as his symptoms worsened, he went to the hospital. "When I got there, I turned completely yellow, and the doctors  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 30 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * At Brown, Hillary Clinton reflects on her career, encourages the pursuit of truth and diplomacy * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] Looking back on her five-decade career in public service, Hillary Rodham Clinton can count numerous accomplishments and successes from her tenure as U.S. secretary of state, first lady, U.S. senator and other roles as a leader and advocate. But what would she do differentl more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan U.S. Senators File Supreme Court Brief Urging High Court to Strike Down Trump's 'Emergency' Tariffs * WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to prevent the abuse and misuse of emergency powers by the president - regardless of party U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) joined over 200 members of Congress in filing a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court challenging President Donald Trump's authority to impo more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Nov. 1 -- Bryant University issued the following news on Oct. 31, 2025: * * * Bryant selected for inclusion in FIFA World Cup 26 Base Camp brochure Oct 31, 2025, by Director of Communication and Brand Strategy Casey Nilsson, 401-232-6130 * Bryant President Ross Gittell, Ph.D., General Treasurer James Diossa, and Governor Daniel McKee jointly announced today that Bryant University is the first site in New England to be selected for inclusion in the expanded FIFA Wor more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 29 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Ganges, Gangnam, and grads: MBA students immerse in business and culture in India, South Korea By Bob Curley From the fishcake factories of Busan to the white marble halls of the Taj Mahal, Bryant MBA students got a firsthand education in international business and culture during 2025 Global Immersion Experience (GIE) trips to India and South Korea -- both first-time destinations for the school's graduate more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Expresses Guarded Hope SNAP Benefits will Continue Flowing * Relieved by today's rulings ordering extension past tonight's deadline MEMPHIS - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) expressed guarded optimism that rulings by federal judges in Massachusetts and Rhode Island will keep Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits flowing, at least in the short term. The U.S. De more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Federal Rulings Regarding Continuation of Food Assistance Funding * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after the rulings in the District of Massachusetts and District of Rhode Island regarding the Trump administration's decision to illegally withhold food assistance funding from needy families in November: "Today, two more PR

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Oct. 31 [Category: BizRetail] -- CVS Health posted the following news release: * * * CVS Health Boosts CVS Pharmacy Customer Generosity to Address Food Insecurity * WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 31, 2025 CVS Pharmacy(r) customers donated more than $3 million this year to support local food banks across the country, and CVS Health(r) (NYSE: CVS ) is boosting the overall contribution to support Feeding America. The in-store campaign, hosted at CVS Pharmacy locations nationwi more PR

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Oct. 29 [Category: BizRetail] -- CVS Health issued the following news release: * * * CVS Health Corporation reports third quarter 2025 results and updates full-year 2025 Guidance * Financial Highlights * Third quarter total revenues increased to a record high $102.9 billion, up 7.8% compared to prior year * Third quarter GAAP diluted loss per share of $3.13, inclusive of a $5.7 billion goodwill impairment charge related to the Health Care Delivery reporting un more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 29 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Defining the future: Bryant University and ISG lead the conversation on AI By Stephen Kostrzewa In just a few short years, artificial intelligence has reshaped the world, Bryant University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Rupendra Paliwal, Ph.D., told the more than 100 c-suite professionals gathered for the AI & Business Transformation Executive Roundtable, presented by Bryant and ISG. Yet those seismi more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2025: * * * DeLauro Statement on Federal Judges in Rhode Island and Massachusetts Affirming Trump Administration Must Use Contingency Fund to Pay Out Nutrition Assistance Benefits Today, House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released the following statement in response to federal judges in Rhode Island and M more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Nov. 1 -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: * * * Gagliardi Career Panel Connects RWU Math and Science Students with Alumni Mentors Alumni share career insights and advice, showing students how hands-on experiences at RWU translate into real-world success. By Kelly Brinza For more than a decade, the annual Gagliardi Career Panel has helped Roger Williams University math and science students explore pathways beyond the classroom by connecting them wi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Hayes Statement on Federal Court Decision to Fund SNAP * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), issued the following statement after Federal Judge Indira Talwani of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts and U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell in Rhode Island ruled on a motion mad more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Praises Judge's Ruling for SNAP Recipients to Continue Receiving Benefits During GOP Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford released the following statement today after Judge John J. McConnell, of the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island ruled that the Trump administration must use $6 billion in Congressionally appropriated emergency funds for the Supple more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2025: * * * LULAC COMMENDS FEDERAL COURT RULING, URGES CONGRESS TO BUILD PERMANENT SNAP FUNDING SOLUTION Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Praises Judicial Leadership Filling the Void Left by Partisan Gridlock * The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) today hailed a ruling by federal judge John J. McConnell for the District of Rhode more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Magaziner Joins Health Care Workers to Discuss Health Care Affordability Crisis and Government Shutdown * PROVIDENCE, RI Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) joined Rhode Island health care workers to highlight the emerging health care affordability crisis, which is driving up insurance premiums for patients and straining hospital budgets. During the event, Magaziner joined doc more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * McGovern Statement on Federal Court Order Directing USDA to Use SNAP Contingency Funds * WORCESTER, MA Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee Jim McGovern (D-MA) released the following statement in response to rulings from U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani of Massachusetts and U.S. District Judge John McConnell of Rhode Island ordering the Trump administration to follow the law and se more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The National Council of Nonprofits issued the following news release: * * * National Council of Nonprofits and Nationwide Coalition Sue to Protect Food Security for Millions as Trump Administration Refuses to Use Available Funds As millions of families face the loss of vital food assistance, the National Council of Nonprofits along with a coalition of local governments, community- and faith-based nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and workers' rights organization more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 31 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Brown physicist on the Higgs boson and whether it might change the fate of the universe * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] On July 4, 2012, researchers at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in Switzerland announced with great fanfare that they had successfully detected the Higgs boson, the manifestation of the mechanism that gives some elementary particles their mass. The finding was a triumph of both more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Statement on Courts Ordering the Trump Administration to Use SNAP Contingency Fund Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the below statement following the rulings of Judge Indira Talwani of the District of Massachusetts and Judge John McConnell of the District of Rho more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Tillis Make Push for Corporate Governance Fairness Act * WASHINGTON, DC In an effort to protect investors, enhance corporate governance, and hold proxy advisory firms accountable, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) are teaming up on the bipartisan Corporate Governance Fairness Act ( S.3055 ). This bill would help ensure that investors may confidently rely on the advice of more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Whitehouse Demand Trump Reverse Plan to Open New Offshore Oil and Gas Leases * WASHINGTON, DC - In response to leaked plans that the Trump Administration wants to open up offshore drilling along the East and West coasts, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), the top Democrat on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, today joined over 100 lawmakers in dema more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Whitehouse Seek to Boost Social Security Benefits for Seniors * WASHINGTON, DC - The Trump Administration announced the latest Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) this month: a paltry 2.8 percent increase that is unlikely to keep pace with the cost of surging healthcare premiums and other price hikes fueled by President Donald Trump's irresponsible tariff policies and tax laws  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Whitehouse Seek to Boost Social Security Benefits for Seniors * As older Americans struggle to keep pace with rising expenses, Reed & Whitehouse say Congress must fix flawed COLA formula that is shortchanging today's retirees and weight it more to factor in health care costs WASHINGTON, DC - The Trump Administration announced the latest Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment ( more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Backs Bipartisan SNAP Patch to Prevent First Ever SNAP Lapse in History * WASHINGTON, DC - With billions of federal dollars available to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the ongoing government shutdown, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) says a failure by the Trump Administration to disburse these funds would be immoral, indefensible, and unlawful. Senato more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Warns Trump's Politicization of the Military Breaks 250 Years of Tradition * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, delivered a floor speech condemning President Trump's efforts to politicize the U.S. military and turn it into a partisan instrument. Reed warned that Trump's actionsincluding holding campaign-style ralli more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed, Whitehouse Deliver $1 Million in Federal Funding for Sojourner House to Acquire Affordable Housing for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault * Providence, RI - Today, in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse announced a $1 million federal earmark for Sojourner House which has been used to provide new affordable h more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Trump's Nuclear Saber Rattling Could Upend Decades of Weapons Cooperation * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, President Donald Trump created international confusion with an apparent call for the Pentagon to start testing nuclear explosive weapons, a reversal of decades of U.S. nuclear policy that could have far-reaching consequences. In response, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the top Democrat on th more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Oct. 28 -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: * * * RWU Justice Studies Series Examines Interdisciplinary Roles in Solving Cold Cases Lecture bridges journalism and justice studies, highlighting RWU's interdisciplinary approach to teaching critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving in complex criminal investigations. By Kelly Brinza Roger Williams University's School of Justice Studies kicked off its year-long speaker series this week with more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * SASC Leaders Request Defense Department Orders and Information on Counternarcotics Operations * WASHINGTON, DC Today, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Ranking Member Jack Reed (D-R.I.) released two letters to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth requesting execute orders (EXORDs), legal rationale, and designated terrorist organization lists related to Department of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2025: * * * Senate Democrats Probe "Pay-to-Play Corruption" Behind Trump's Privately Funded White House Ballroom Today, the top Democrats on the three committees with jurisdiction over the White House and its construction projects are launching an investigation into the corruption and dark money influence behind the  more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 31 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Stories in stone: Stepping into the past at Bryant's historic cemeteries By Bob Curley If you've ever tried to geolocate from Bryant's College of Business, you may have noticed something strange: instead of the location appearing as the "Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center" or even "BELC," what shows up on your phone instead is "Dr. Simeon Brown Lot." This is peculiar, because Brown isn't a Bryant more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senate Rebukes Trump & Rejects 'Emergency' Global Tariffs * WASHINGTON, DC - In a resounding rebuke of President Donald Trump's costly and reckless economic policies, the U.S. Senate voted on a bipartisan basis, 51-47, to reject Trump's tariffs on a global scale. U.S. Senator Jack Reed was among the majority of U.S. Senators voting to approve the resolution and block Trump's tariffs. Today' more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Telehealth Access * Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) joined Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Mark Warner (D-VA) to reintroduce the Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services (TREATS) Act. The bipartisan legislation addresses regulatory hurdles to a more PR