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Grant & Eisenhofer Today Files First Federal Complaint by Survivor of Rhode Island Clergy Sexual Abuse; Issues Message to Bishop To Embrace Truth & Reconciliation, Reject Bankruptcy
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
PROVIDENCE, R.I., July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Under a new state law giving childhood sexual abuse survivors their first chance in decades to obtain justice against their perpetrators, attorneys from Grant & Eisenhofer and their partner...
McKee Administration Reminds Rhode Islanders About Safety Precautions During Extreme Heat
Rhode Island Governor
RHODE ISLAND, July 1 - Published on Wednesday, July 01, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration is reminding all Rhode Islanders about safety tips to prevent illness and injury during the ongoing heat wave. “Extreme heat can be a serious...
McKee Administration Reminds Rhode Islanders About Safety Precautions During Extreme Heat
Rhode Island Governor
Published on Wednesday, July 01, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration is reminding all Rhode Islanders about safety tips to prevent illness and injury during the ongoing heat wave. “Extreme heat can be a serious issue,” said Governor Dan...
Governor McKee, RI Executive Office of Housing Award $7.5 Million to Expand Homeownership Opportunities Across Rhode Island
Rhode Island Governor
Published on Monday, June 29, 2026 Administration Opens Second Round of Homeownership Funding to Continue the Momentum WOONSOCKET, RI— Governor Dan McKee and Secretary of Housing Deborah Goddard today announced $7.5 million in awards through the...
Governor McKee, RI Executive Office of Housing Award $7.5 Million to Expand Homeownership Opportunities Across Rhode Island
Rhode Island Governor
RHODE ISLAND, June 30 - Published on Monday, June 29, 2026 Administration Opens Second Round of Homeownership Funding to Continue the Momentum WOONSOCKET, RI— Governor Dan McKee and Secretary of Housing Deborah Goddard today announced $7.5 million...
Rhode Island Commerce Opens Applications for Innovation Voucher Grants
Rhode Island Commerce
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – June 26, 2026 – Rhode Island Commerce is now accepting applications for its Innovation Voucher Program.
Town Newsletter (7/1/26)
Barrington Town - Rhode Island
National Weather Service Issues Extreme Heat Warning Through Saturday Extreme heat and humidity develops this afternoon and continues through Saturday.
YD Bio Expands U.S. Laboratory Footprint to 46 States, Strengthening DNA-Methylation Early Cancer Detection Operations
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Taipei, Taiwan, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YD Bio Limited (“YD Bio” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: YDES), a biotechnology company advancing DNA methylation–based cancer detection technology and ophthalmologic innovations, today announced that...
Alta Equipment Group Announces Preferred Stock Dividend
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
LIVONIA, Mich., July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alta Equipment Group Inc. (NYSE: ALTG) (“Alta” or “the Company”), a leading provider of premium material handling, construction and environmental processing equipment and related services, today...
Rhode Island Commerce Opens Wavemaker Fellowship Applications
Rhode Island Commerce
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – June 23, 2026 – Rhode Island Commerce today announced the start of a new application period for the Wavemaker Fellowship, a competitive student loan reimbursement program for professionals working in STEM (Science, Technology,...
Indie Film "Rubber Hut" Rolling in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Government
RHODE ISLAND, June 23 - The Rhode Island Film & TV Office is pleased to announce that writer/director Hanna Gray Organschi will commence production on her debut feature film, Rubber Hut, in the Ocean State this week.
Indie Film "Rubber Hut" Rolling in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Government
The Rhode Island Film & TV Office is pleased to announce that writer/director Hanna Gray Organschi will commence production on her debut feature film, Rubber Hut, in the Ocean State this week.
Governor McKee Issues Statewide Drought Watch
Rhode Island Governor
RHODE ISLAND, July 1 - Published on Wednesday, July 01, 2026 First drought watch issued since 2002 PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Daniel J. McKee has issued a statewide drought watch today, as recommended by the state’s Drought Steering Committee.
Rhode Island joins states issuing AI rules for lawyers
California Courts
Rhode Island’s highest court on Wednesday amended its professional conduct rules and issued guidance on the use of generative AI, joining a growing number of states adopting AI guardrails for lawyers as the technology spreads in the legal industry.
Rhode Island-based Jobs fell by 300 from April; May Unemployment Rate decreased to 4.3 Percent
Department of Labor and Training Rhode Island
Published on Thursday, June 18, 2026 CRANSTON, R.I. – Jobs at Rhode Island businesses fell by 300 in May as the state’s unemployment rate decreased to 4.3 percent.
State Arts Council opens selected grant applications
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts
Published on Wednesday, July 01, 2026 Providence, RI—The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced today that applications are now open for two arts and culture grant programs – General Operating Support for Organizations and...
Rhode Island Department of Education Announces Winners of Attendance Matters RI Student Video Contest
Rhode Island Department of Education
Published on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI - Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today announced the winners of the Attendance Matters RI Student Video Contest.
Rhode Island-based Jobs fell by 300 from April; May Unemployment Rate decreased to 4.3 Percent
Department of Labor and Training Rhode Island
Published on Thursday, June 18, 2026 CRANSTON, R.I. – Jobs at Rhode Island businesses fell by 300 in May as the state’s unemployment rate decreased to 4.3 percent.
SK USA250 Speaker Series: South Kingstown’s Soldiers of Color in Rhode Island’s ‘Black Regiment'
South Kingstown Town - Rhode Island
As part of South Kingstown’s observance of America’s 250th Anniversary, the Speaker Series continues on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 7 p.m., with a presentation titled “South Kingstown’s Soldiers of Color in Rhode Island’s ‘Black Regiment,’” held...
Two Matos Priorities Pass Rhode Island Senate
Rhode Island Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Published on Friday, May 08, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island State Senate this week passed two key pieces of Lt. Governor Sabina Matos’s 2026 legislative agenda which will help the state fight back against food inflation, protect local...
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