PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec. 13 -- Brown University issued the following news: PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] On Friday, Dec. 13, Brown University invited 906 students who applied through its early decision program to become the first members of its undergraduate Class of 2029.The pool of 5,048 early decision applicants demonstrated a tremendous array of skills, talents and academic achievements and reflected the University's sustained commitment to making a Brown education more accessib more PR

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Dec. 10 -- CVS Health issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: CVS Health Corporation ("CVS Health", NYSE: CVS) announced today the results of the previously announced cash tender offer (the "Any and All Tender Offer") for any and all of its 4.100% Senior Notes due 2025 (the "Any and All Notes"). As of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on December 6, 2024 (the "Any and All Expiration Date") as reported by D.F. King & Co., Inc., the Tender and Information Agent  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec. 11 -- Brown University issued the following news: PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] State employee health plans could have saved $7.1 billion nationwide by capping hospital payments at 200% of Medicare rates in 2022, a study led by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health found."States are under growing budgetary pressure due to rising health care spending, primarily through increases in hospital and drug prices," said study author Roslyn Murr more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec. 11 -- Brown University issued the following news: PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] From a 19th century Algonquin-English dictionary to a 1612 map created by Samuel de Champlain depicting a territory colonized by France in North America called "Nouvelle France," the John Carter Brown Library houses a vast array of resources related to the early Americas.For Keshia Lawrence, a member of the Ramapough Munsee tribe, access to those resources is enabling her to adva more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec. 12 -- Brown University issued the following news: PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] Clara. The Sugarplum Fairy. The Mouse King. The Nutcracker. Ballet characters so recognizable that one can feel the warmth and nostalgia of the holiday season just by reading their names.The 1892 classical ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky has been a staple of holiday traditions for more than a century, and for the second year in a row, the Brown Ballet Company brought to life i more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec. 14 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement on Dec. 13, 2024: * * * Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued a statement following Superior Court Justice Brian P. Stern's Decision on the Office's motion seeking modification of the Special Mastership. "Today's decision represents a hard-fought victory for environmental protection and for the health and safety of RIRM's surrounding communities, and I am grateful to Jud more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec. 14 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release: In response to the news of a major cyberattack on the Rhode Island State government, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha wants Rhode Islanders to have the information they need to protect themselves following a data breach. Data breaches can lead to identity theft, which is a serious crime that occurs when someone accesses your personal protected information such as your Social S more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec. 10 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced 14 recent legal hires within the Office of the Attorney General. Additionally, the Office is also now accepting applications for the 2025 Clifton Clerkship Program, with more information available on the Attorney General's website (https://www.riag.ri.gov/about-our-office/careers). "Our Office is made up of atto more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec. 11 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Governor Dan McKee today announced the shortlist of two highly qualified design-build teams selected as part of the request for qualifications (RFQ) process for the replacement of the westbound Washington Bridge. The companies will proceed to the request for proposal (RFP) phase of the procurement and compete for the contract to build the new bridge. The two design-bui more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) highlighted the agency's 2024 accomplishments, including promoting healthy lifestyles, ensuring the safety of food and drinking water, promoting emergency preparedness, performing infectious disease and chronic disease prevention, and ensuring health care quality and safety. "We want to help all Rhode more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Commerce highlighted the major achievements throughout 2024 that have supported businesses and the state's economy. This includes an investment of more than $60 million in key areas such as research and development, comprehensive support initiatives for small businesses, economic development, and job creation and talent retention. " more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec. 14 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) highlighted the agency's 2024 accomplishments. This year, RIEMA received and effectively managed three federal emergency declarations for disaster response and recovery operations to severe weather, tornadoes, and flooding events that began in September 2023. Each of these declarations impacted  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec. 12 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services (RIVETS) announced key accomplishments made in 2024 that have strengthened the agency's commitment to serving Rhode Island's military heroes and their families. "Rhode Island is forever indebted to the brave men and women, and their families, who have served our country selflessly," said Governor Dan M more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec. 14 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: Governor Dan McKee, joined by members of his Administration, hosted a media availability Friday regarding a cybersecurity breach of the RIBridges system. Background On December 13, 2024, the State was informed by its vendor, Deloitte, that there was a major security threat to the RIBridges system. In response, we have proactively taken the system offline so that the S more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec. 11 -- Brown University issued the following news: PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] Rhode Islanders continue to face challenges related to affordable housing, cost of living and food security. Those are among the key findings from the sixth Rhode Island Life Index, an annual statewide survey on well-being created by leaders at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island and the Brown University School of Public Health.The survey captured how Rhode Islanders perce more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Dec. 10 -- Brown University issued the following news: PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] A team of researchers at Brown University has been laying the groundwork for a comprehensive evaluation of the first state-sanctioned overdose prevention center, to be located in Providence, Rhode Island, since 2023.Overdose prevention centers, or OPCs, are community-based spaces where the primary purpose is to reverse overdoses and save lives. At these facilities, staff are read more PR