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Travel Advisory Update: Truck and Large Vehicle Restriction at Wickford Roundabout Construction Project in Place Through October 28
RHODE ISLAND, October 17 - The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will continue its restriction for trucks, buses and other large vehicles through the mini-roundabout work zone at the intersection of Brown Street, Boston Neck Road...
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Suspending November SNAP Benefits
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Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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October 28, 2025
45th lawsuit by Attorney General Bonta against Trump Administration urges court to immediately restore SNAP funding relied upon by 42 million Americans, including 5.5 million Californians SACRAMENTO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta is...
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Attorney General James Wins Court Order Protecting Health Education Programs
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after winning a court order preventing the Trump administration from enforcing its illegal requirement for states to censor sexual education programs to...
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2025-92 HAWAIʻI JOINS COALITION OF STATES AND GOVERNORS IN DEFENDING SNAP BENEFITS
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 JOINS COALITION OF STATES AND GOVERNORS IN DEFENDING SNAP...
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Washington joins states suing Trump administration for illegally suspending SNAP benefits
Coalition urges court to immediately restore SNAP funding relied upon by 42 million Americans Attorney General Nick Brown joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general and three governors today in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of...
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield Sues Trump Administration for Illegally Suspending SNAP Benefits
Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 21 other attorneys general and three governors filed a lawsuit today against the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and its Secretary Brooke Rollins for unlawfully suspending the...
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AG Brown coalition blocks illegal cuts to comprehensive sexual health education
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction late Monday blocking the Trump administration from defunding teen sexual health education programs over the inclusion of language that affirms all young peoples’ gender identities. The ruling is the...
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RI Department of State to Host 'Spooky State House' on October 23
RHODE ISLAND, October 16 - PROVIDENCE, RI – It's time once again to pick out your costume for trick-or-treating at the Rhode Island State House! This year's Spooky State House will take place on Thursday, October 23. Trick-or-treaters are welcome...
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Mattatuck Museum MIXMASTER 2026 Juried Members Exhibition: CALL FOR ARTISTS
The Mattatuck Museum’s annual juried show returns to spotlight regional talent and fresh artistic voices from CT and the Tri-State area WATERBURY, CT, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Mattatuck Museum’s annual MIXMASTER...
RWU INTRODUCES ONLINE TOOL THAT HELPS STUDENTS DESIGN POWERFUL COMBINATIONS OF ACADEMIC AND REAL-WORLD LEARNING
BRISTOL, R.I., Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Roger Williams University (RWU) launched a bold rebrand celebrating its powerful combinations of academic excellence, real-world experiences, and life skills that shape RWU graduates who are ready...
Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Temporarily Close Route 4 Overnight Near the Frenchtown Road Overpass in East Greenwich
RHODE ISLAND, October 14 - Starting Monday night, October 20, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close a section of Route 4 near the Frenchtown Road (Route 402) overpass in East Greenwich. The closures are...
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Attorney and CPA Bruce D. Sawyer of Cumberland Explains How to Avoid Estate Planning Tax Mistakes for HelloNation
What can families do to prevent unnecessary tax burdens from diminishing the value of an inheritance? CUMBERLAND, RI, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- What can families do to prevent unnecessary tax burdens from diminishing...
East Coast Electronics Recycling Continues Commercial Solar Panel Recycling Services Across The United States
Audit-ready solutions help businesses decommission and recycle PV modules, inverters, and balance-of-system components responsibly and at scale SHIRLEY, MA, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- East Coast Electronics Recycling...
Hiker Rescued in the Mt. Washington Snow
CONTACT: Conservation Officer Sgt. Matthew Holmes 603-788-4850 603-271-3361 October 27, 2025 Sargent’s Purchase, NH – On the evening of Sunday, October 26, 2025, search and rescue personnel worked to assist a young man who was caught in windblown...
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Hiker Rescued in the Mt. Washington Snow
CONTACT: Conservation Officer Sgt. Matthew Holmes 603-788-4850 603-271-3361 October 27, 2025 Sargent’s Purchase, NH – On the evening of Sunday, October 26, 2025, search and rescue personnel worked to assist a young man who was caught in windblown...
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Travel Advisory Update: Truck and Large Vehicle Restriction at Wickford Roundabout Construction Project in Place Through October 28
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will continue its restriction for trucks, buses and other large vehicles through the mini-roundabout work zone at the intersection of Brown Street, Boston Neck Road (Route 1A) and Phillips...
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RI Department of State to Host 'Spooky State House' on October 23
PROVIDENCE, RI – It's time once again to pick out your costume for trick-or-treating at the Rhode Island State House! This year's Spooky State House will take place on Thursday, October 23. Trick-or-treaters are welcome to stop by the Rhode Island...
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Synergy CHC Corp. (NASDAQ: SNYR) Expands FOCUSfactor® Functional Beverages Across New England Through Atlantic Importing Alliance
WESTBROOK, Maine, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synergy CHC Corp. (NASDAQ: SNYR), a leading consumer health and wellness company, today announced a strategic distribution partnership with Atlantic Importing Company, one of Southern New...
Travel Advisory: Temporary Traffic Pattern for Trucks and Large Vehicles Begins October 14 at Wickford Roundabout
RHODE ISLAND, October 10 - Starting at 12:01 a.m. early Tuesday morning, October 14, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will implement a temporary traffic pattern for the passage of trucks, busses and other large vehicles...
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