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Attorney General Bonta Warns AI Companies: If You Harm Children, You Will Be Held Accountable in California
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with 44 attorneys general, sent a letter to 12 of the top artificial intelligence (AI) companies, after reports of sexually inappropriate interactions between AI chatbots and children....

RHODE ISLAND HOME TO 10TH ANNUAL BLUE INNOVATION SYMPOSIUM
Blue Venture Forum’s unique conference brings together entrepreneurs, investors & stakeholders NEWPORT, RI, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Blue Venture Forum’s (BVF) 10th Annual Blue Innovation Symposium...

Greystone Provides $30 Million in Bridge Financing for Rhode Island Nursing Home Portfolio
NEW YORK, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone, a leading national commercial real estate finance company, has provided $29,900,000 in bridge financing for the acquisition of a portfolio of six skilled nursing facilities in Rhode Island....

2025-69 HAWAIʻI LEADS LAWSUIT AGAINST ADMINISTRATION TO PROTECT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL KA ʻOIHANA O KA LOIO KUHINA ANNE LOPEZ ATTORNEY GENERAL LOIO KUHINA HAWAIʻI LEADS LAWSUIT AGAINST ADMINISTRATION TO PROTECT...

The National Black Lawyers Names PLDO Attorney LaTri-c-ea McClendon- Hunt Top 100 Lawyer in Rhode Island
This recognition honors the top 100 African American lawyers in each state, recognized for their outstanding legal skills and professional contributions. JOHNSTON, RI, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Pannone Lopes Devereaux &...

RI250 Commission, Elected Officials, Community Leaders Hold Portrait Presentation Commemorating First Rhode Island Regiment
RHODE ISLAND, March 4 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, Chair of the RI250 Commission, was joined by Governor Dan McKee, Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi, Senator Walter S. Felag, Jr., Executive Director of the Tomaquag...

Rhode Island-Based Jobs Fell by 400 from November; December Unemployment Rate Remained at 4.6 Percent
Published on Thursday, January 23, 2025 CRANSTON, R.I. – Jobs at Rhode Island businesses fell by 400 in December as the state’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.6 percent. Over the year, jobs were up 5,100 from December 2023, and the...

Mary Jo Iozzio Recognized by Influential Women in 2025
CHESTNUT HILL, MA, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Influential Women is proud to recognize Mary Jo Iozzio, Ph.D., as part of its 2025 honorees, celebrating her decades-long commitment to advancing moral theology, social...

Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Protect Scientific Research and Education Programs
Press Releases 05/28/2025 Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Protect Scientific Research and Education Programs AG Tong Joins Coalition of Attorneys General in Defending National Science Foundation Funds and Efforts to Increase...

2025-69 HAWAIʻI LEADS LAWSUIT AGAINST ADMINISTRATION TO PROTECT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL KA ʻOIHANA O KA LOIO KUHINA ANNE LOPEZ ATTORNEY GENERAL LOIO KUHINA HAWAIʻI LEADS LAWSUIT AGAINST ADMINISTRATION TO PROTECT...

RI250 Commission, Elected Officials, Community Leaders Hold Portrait Presentation Commemorating First Rhode Island Regiment
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, Chair of the RI250 Commission, was joined by Governor Dan McKee, Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi, Senator Walter S. Felag, Jr., Executive Director of the Tomaquag Museum Lorén Spears,...

Remi TV Influencer Awards Rhode Islands First Major Award Show
PROVIDENCE, R.I., Feb. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Remi TV Influencer Award Show is set to honor the most influential voices in Rhode Island. This groundbreaking event, featuring 16 award categories—including the Small Business Achievement...

Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Scientific Research and Education Programs
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 15 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration to stop its illegal attempts to cut critical National Science Foundation (NSF) programs and funding that...

Washington State Sues Trump Administration to Protect Scientific Research and Education Programs
SEATTLE — Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 15 other attorneys general to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s illegal attempts to cut critical National Science Foundation (NSF) programs and funding that help...

Attorney General Dan Rayfield Sues Trump Administration to Protect Scientific Research and Education Programs
Attorney General Dan Rayfield today joined a coalition of 15 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration » to stop its illegal attempts to cut critical National Science Foundation (NSF) programs and funding that help maintain the...

Bierman Autism Centers Unveils Clinical Research & Innovation Lab—Transforming Therapy into Field-Shaping Science
New lab turns routine ABA sessions and VR pilots into publishable research, offering fellowships and early access slots for clinicians. INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Bierman Autism Centers (BAC) announces...

Governor McKee, First Lady Announce New Application Period for Spring 2025 Litter-Free Rhode Island Microgrants
Published on Friday, February 14, 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee, First Lady Susan McKee, and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) announced a new round of available microgrants for spring cleanups as...

NotaryLive Expands Digital Notarization Platform to Pennsylvania and Rhode Island
NotaryLive expands its remote online notarization platform to Pennsylvania and Rhode Island, now offering secure digital notarial services across twelve states. NANUET, NY, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- NotaryLive, a...

Rhode Island Homeowners Turn to Quality Siding to Defend Against Harsh Winter and Coastal Weather
Rhode Island Siding & Exteriors specializes in siding solutions to withstand New England's harsh weather and improve home protection. PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Since 2003, Rhode Island Siding &...

Rhode Island Electoral College Casts Votes for President and Vice President
RHODE ISLAND, December 17 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, Rhode Island's Electoral College convened to cast their votes for president and vice president. The state's four Presidential Electors for 2024 are Darlene Mary Allen, State Senator Robert...