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RIDOH Recommends Reopening the Swimming Area at Colaluca Family Campground
Rhode Island Government
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July 1, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, July 1 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening the swimming area at the Colaluca Family Campground in Foster for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue to...
University of Rhode Island announces plan to reopen W. Alton Jones Campus
State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
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June 27, 2025
Published on Friday, June 27, 2025 Under an agreement approved Friday by the URI Board of Trustees, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management will invest in critical infrastructure and natural resource protection, enabling the campus...
2025-75 COURT ORDER ISSUED BLOCKING THE DISMANTLING OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Governor of State of Hawaii
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July 2, 2025
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 COURT ORDER ISSUED BLOCKING THE DISMANTLING OF THE U.S....
Dr. Katherine MacCallum First in Rhode Island to Perform Limb-Saving Limflow® TADV Procedure
EIN Presswire
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June 25, 2025
Breakthrough procedure reduces amputation risk for patients with Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a major advancement for patients suffering from advanced peripheral arterial...
RIDOH Recommends Reopening the Swimming Area at Colaluca Family Campground
Rhode Island Government
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July 1, 2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening the swimming area at the Colaluca Family Campground in Foster for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach...
Arrow Home Inspections Launches 24/7 Online Booking Platform for Rhode Island, MA and CT Clients
EIN Presswire
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June 25, 2025
Arrow’s new platform connects homebuyers, sellers and agents to licensed professionals for inspections and related services. BRISTOL, RI, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Arrow Home Inspections is proud to announce the launch...
Attorney General Bonta Secures Preliminary Injunction Blocking Unlawful Dismantling of HHS
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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July 1, 2025
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a statement after the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island granted a preliminary injunction in California’s lawsuit challenging the unlawful mass firing of employees and...
Travel Advisory: RIDOT Closing Two Bridges in Foster for Reconstruction Starting July 11
Rhode Island Government
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July 1, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, July 1 - Starting, Friday night, July 11 the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will begin work on the first of two bridges along rural roads in Foster. Both bridges will be closed for approximately 90 days while they...
Rhode Island-based Jobs Rose by 1,100 from April; May Unemployment Rate Remains at 4.9 Percent
Department of Labor and Training Rhode Island
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June 20, 2025
Published on Friday, June 20, 2025 CRANSTON, R.I. – Jobs at Rhode Island businesses rose by 1,100 in May as the state’s unemployment rate remained at 4.9 percent. Over the year, jobs were up 4,800 from May 2024, and the unemployment rate was up...
Spoils of the Sea: Sugar Gay Isber’s Fossilized Shark Tooth Jewelry Makes a Splash This Summer
EIN Presswire
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July 1, 2025
Cue the ominous music... the sharks have arrived wearing crystals and chrome. duunnn dunnn… duuuunnnn duun… duuunnnnnnnn dun dun dun dun dun dun dunnnnnnnnnn HUTTO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- This summer, jewelry...
Attorney General Ford Sues Trump Administration to Protect Scientific Research and Education Programs
Nevada Attorney General
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July 1, 2025
Carson City, NV — Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has joined a coalition of 15 other attorneys general on Wednesday, May 28, in suing the Trump administration to stop its illegal attempts to cut critical National Science...
Attorney General Brown wins court order blocking Trump administration’s dismantling of Health and Human Services
Washington State Office of Attorney General
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July 1, 2025
SEATTLE – Washington Attorney General Nick Brown today, along with attorneys general from 19 states, secured a preliminary injunction halting Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s attempt to dismantle the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...
Travel Advisory: RIDOT Closing Two Bridges in Foster for Reconstruction Starting July 11
Rhode Island Government
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July 1, 2025
Starting, Friday night, July 11 the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will begin work on the first of two bridges along rural roads in Foster. Both bridges will be closed for approximately 90 days while they are demolished and...
Attorney General Dan Rayfield Sues Trump Administration for Illegally Sharing Personal Health Data with ICE
Oregon Department of Justice
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July 1, 2025
Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a multistate coalition today filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) decision to provide unfettered access to individual personal health data to the Department of...
Attorney General Ford Urges Court to Uphold Orders Blocking Trump Administration’s Attack on USRAP Refugees
Nevada Attorney General
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July 1, 2025
Carson City, NV – Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Pacito v. Trump, supporting a challenge to Executive Order...
Washington State sues Trump Administration for illegally sharing personal health data with ICE
Washington State Office of Attorney General
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July 1, 2025
SEATTLE– Washington Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a multistate coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) decision to provide unrestricted access to individual personal health data...
Attorney General James Wins Court Order Blocking Trump Administration’s Dismantling of Health and Human Services
New York Attorney General
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July 1, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured a preliminary injunction halting Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s attempt to dismantle the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), ensuring continued access to critical...
Greg Lato’s Dandelion Blooms Nationally as He’s Named Rhode Island’s Veteran of the Year by Military Friendly®
EIN Presswire
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June 17, 2025
Greg Lato's new children's album Dandelion: Songs Inspired by Military Kids and Families, which hit #1 on iTunes, continues to resonate with families nationwide PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Award-winning...
Rhode Island Sees Decrease in Drug Overdose Deaths, Continues a Two-Year Decline
Rhode Island Government
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June 12, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, June 12 - Governor Dan McKee and the Governor's Overdose Task Force announced today that overdose deaths in Rhode Island dropped 25% since 2022 - continuing a two-year decline and falling to levels not seen since before the COVID-19...
Rhode Island Sees Decrease in Drug Overdose Deaths, Continues a Two-Year Decline
State of Rhode Island Department of Health
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June 12, 2025
Governor Dan McKee and the Governor's Overdose Task Force announced today that overdose deaths in Rhode Island dropped 25% since 2022 - continuing a two-year decline and falling to levels not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic. According to...