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As Students Return to Classrooms, RIDE Launches BARR Partnership to Support Students and Educators at Six Rhode Island Schools
Rhode Island Department of Education
Published on Thursday, September 10, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – As students return to classrooms across Rhode Island, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green today announced that the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) is launching a partnership...
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TO BLOCK TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S PUBLIC CHARGE RULE
Office of Illinois Attorney General
Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawfully...
Rhode Island Superior Court Rules for Burrillville Resident Dismissing Town's Counterclaim, Barred by Anti-SLAPP Statute
EIN Presswire
Court finds resident's opposition to artificial turf project was constitutionally protected petitioning activity NEWPORT, RI, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Rhode Island Superior Court has granted summary judgment to...
Governor McKee Slams Trump Administration for Denying Rhode Island’s Appeal for Federal Blizzard Disaster Relief
Rhode Island Governor
RHODE ISLAND, September 4 - Published on Thursday, September 03, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s denial of Rhode Island’s appeal of the President’s decision to...
Governor McKee Slams Trump Administration for Denying Rhode Island’s Appeal for Federal Blizzard Disaster Relief
Rhode Island Governor
Published on Thursday, September 03, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s denial of Rhode Island’s appeal of the President’s decision to withhold federal disaster...
La Fiscal General James Encabeza la Demanda Contra los Ataques de la Administración Trump a las Familias de Inmigrantes
New York Attorney General
NUEVA YORK – La Fiscal General de Nueva York, Letitia James, encabezó hoy una coalición de otros 21 fiscales generales y Washington D.C. para presentar una demanda destinada a frenar una nueva y catastrófica política de la administración Trump;...
Attorney General Bonta Continues Opposition to President Trump’s Unlawful Tariff Regime, Urges Court of International Trade to Declare Trump’s Third Attempt Illegal
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Bonta, as part of a coalition of 25 states, filed an amicus brief in the Court of International Trade in Learning Resources v. Trump, a case challenging President Trump’s latest unlawful attempt to tax the...
AG Brown sues to block new public charge rule from U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Washington State Office of Attorney General
Attorney General Nick Brown today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the new public charge rule from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for...
Watsco to Acquire The Granite Group, Distributor of Plumbing and HVAC Products; Revenues of $500 Million Throughout the Northeast
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
MIAMI, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watsco, Inc. (NYSE: WSO) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire The Granite Group, a diversified distributor of plumbing and HVAC products with approximately $500 million in sales...
Ocean Business Comes to America: Inaugural USA Event to Debut in Rhode Island in 2027
Rhode Island Commerce
Rhode Island selected to host leading global industry event; expected to welcome more than 1,500 ocean-technology professionals, 100 exhibitors and 75 live demonstrations to Newport in September 2027. BRIGHTON, U.K. – August 27, 2026 – Ocean...
Attorney General Neronha helps secure $170 million in bill credits, climate mandates on behalf of Rhode Island ratepayers
State of Rhode Island Attorney General
Published on Thursday, August 27, 2026 The PUC rejects Rhode Island Energy’s efforts to maximize profits following the Office’s successful advocacy Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced that his Office helped secure $170 million in...
Attorney General Bonta Asks Court to Stop Fraudulent Corteva Corporate Spin-Off in “Forever Chemicals” Litigation
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
Files motion for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction with bipartisan support from 20 states and nine major municipalities OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta, with the support of a bipartisan coalition of 20...
More than 950 Swimmers to Fight Cancer at 17th Annual Swim Across America - Rhode Island Open Water Swim on Sept. 12
EIN Presswire
Nation’s Largest Swim Across America Event Honors Retired Providence College Coach John O’Neill; Proceeds Support Cancer Research at Women & Infants Hospital NARRAGANSETT, RI, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Swim Across...
Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
The Office of Attorney General Connecticut
09/14/2026 (Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong today joined 21 other states and D.C. in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of...
NCDPI Awarded Nearly $4 Million to Help Students Show the Skills That Matter After Graduation
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Thousands more North Carolina students will soon be able to show colleges, employers and the military not just what they scored on standardized tests, but the personal and collaborative skills they bring to these settings.
Attorney General James Leads Major Challenge to Trump Administration’s Attack on Immigrant Families
New York Attorney General
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt a catastrophic new Trump administration policy that would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants...
Rhode Island Opens Approval Process for Workforce Pell Grant Providers
Rhode Island Governor
RHODE ISLAND, August 17 - Published on Friday, August 14, 2026 New federal program expands federal aid for eligible workforce training programs PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner...
Rhode Island Opens Approval Process for Workforce Pell Grant Providers
Rhode Island Governor
Published on Friday, August 14, 2026 New federal program expands federal aid for eligible workforce training programs PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner (RIOPC) announced the opening...
Attorney General Bonta Sues to Block Trump Administration’s Cruel New Public Charge Rule
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
Dramatic expansion of who is considered a “public charge” would force millions to choose between protecting their pathway to citizenship and access to healthcare or food assistance for themselves and their families SAN FRANCISCO — California...
Rhode Island makes history with license plates celebrating Dominican heritage
Rhode Island General Assembly
STATE HOUSE — Rhode Island made history with the creation of a special commemorative license plate honoring Dominican heritage, culture and identity.
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