In unfamiliar territory? IPSO’s pre-publication advice service can help. Journalists can contact us to discuss the Editors’ Code. Elena Richards Coldicutt explains The post IPSO’s pre-publication advice: confidential, non-binding support for editors and journalists appeared first on IPSO.| IPSO
BURRILLVILLE – Charcuterie Artisans, the parent company of Rhode Island-based food maker Daniele International LLC and Creminelli Fine Meats of Utah, announced Tuesday that it has been acquired by an investment fund managed by Industrial Opportunity Partners. Charcuterie Artisans said it will now expand capacity at both its production facilities in the Mapleville section of […]| Providence Business News
WASHINGTON (AP) – The income for the typical U.S. household barely rose last year and essentially matched its 2019 peak, the Census Bureau said Tuesday, a stark illustration of the impact that the pandemic inflation spike had on Americans’ finances. The report also showed that the highest-earning households received healthy inflation-adjusted income increases, while middle- […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – Helena Buonanno Foulkes officially entered the 2026 gubernatorial race Tuesday. The former CVS Health Corp. executive will try for the second time to wrestle away the Democratic nomination from incumbent Gov. Daniel J. McKee, who will be seeking reelection. Foulkes came within just 3,357 votes of defeating McKee in the 2022 Democratic primary, […]| Providence Business News
WARWICK – Hotel and restaurant owners will need to balance opportunity with caution in 2026, said National Restaurant Association’s Chief Economist Chad Moutray during the R.I. Hospitality Association’s 22nd annual Economic Outlook Breakfast Tuesday at the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick. Moutray said consumers are becoming increasingly anxious about discretionary spending while at the same time restaurant […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – AstroNova Inc. on Tuesday reported a $1.2 million loss in the high-technology electronics manufacturer’s fiscal 2025 second quarter, widening its loss from $311,000 a year ago. The company reported a loss of 16 cents per diluted share compared with the loss of 4 cents per diluted share a year prior Revenue AstroNova totaled […]| Providence Business News
By Curt Berry, INSIDE WASHINGTON PUBLISHERS The California Energy Commission (CEC) is declining to implement a first-time cap on oil refiners’ profit margins and penalties on companies that exceed it, fearing the move could undercut Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) efforts to encourage more industry investment in crude oil production to avoid a transportation fuel supply […] The post California Energy & Climate Report – California Declines To Cap Refiner Profit Margins Amid Supply ‘Crisis’...| Consumer Watchdog
By Rob Nikolewski, SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE Phillips 66 will start the process of shutting down operations of one of Southern California’s major oil refineries as early as this week, according to a report from Reuters that cited two unnamed sources. But the company says the complete closure of the twin facilities in Carson and Wilmington […] The post San Diego Union Tribune – Start of refinery shutdown in LA area may start as soon as this week. What does it mean for you at the pump? appe...| Consumer Watchdog
By Brian Joseph, CAPITOL WEEKLY A quarter century after the California energy crisis, some supporters of energy deregulation have taken to a new idea: turning over control of the state’s energy grid to a West Coast nonprofit. The proposal is known as the West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative. It calls for at least five states – Arizona, California, […] The post Capitol Weekly – The ghost of energy dereg haunts effort to tie CA grid to other states appeared first on Consumer Watch...| Consumer Watchdog
“Much of this harkens back to the year 2000, when the legislature unanimously passed and the governor signed a bill deregulating electricity, which bankrupted PG&E, drained the state’s coffers and cost Governor Gray Davis his job and damaged the California economy in many ways. I know, because I was there…..’And the fact is no one […] The post KTVU: Electricity Deregulation Could Be Coming Back In Last Days of Session appeared first on Consumer Watchdog.| Consumer Watchdog
By Joy Chen, PASADENA NOW If you pay insurance premiums to any company, I have good news. Last week, you won big. Twice. At the State Farm billion-dollar rate hike hearings, Judge Karl Seligman issued two rulings in favor of transparency and the rule of law. That matters to us all, because State Farm is California’s dominant insurance company, […] The post Pasadena Now – Guest Opinion: Joy Chen: Judge to Lara: Survivors Are Not Criminals. They’re Civic Leaders. appeared first on C...| Consumer Watchdog
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The Trust has published its new Sustainability Framework. The post Trust Launches Sustainability Framework appeared first on Antarctic Heritage Trust.| Antarctic Heritage Trust
Antarctic Heritage Trust Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Maioha Tawa as a new governance intern. The post The Trust Welcomes Maioha Tawa as a New Governance Intern appeared first on Antarctic Heritage Trust.| Antarctic Heritage Trust
New Zealand Antarctic Heritage Trust and the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust came together to bring two immersive virtual reality experiences to audiences across the UK. The post Antarctica Lands in the UK appeared first on Antarctic Heritage Trust.| Antarctic Heritage Trust
Audiences in Wellington, New Zealand were given the chance to step inside Scott’s Discovery hut at Te Papa hosted by the Trust.| Antarctic Heritage Trust
Distinguished public leader to play a key role in shaping independent press regulation The post Dame Julia Unwin to chair the Appointment Panel appeared first on IPSO.| IPSO
By Saqib Rahim, E&E NEWS https://www.eenews.net/articles/as-insurers-leave-california-one-vows-to-cover-additional-risky-homes Mercury Insurance is the state’s first to use a process that allows climate modeling to expand coverage in wildfire-prone areas. One of California’s largest property insurers pledged to sell additional policies in wildfire-threatened areas, becoming the first company to use a new state order aimed at resolving the state’s […]| Consumer Watchdog
PROVIDENCE – One of Realtor.com’s 2025 top 10 zip codes is in Rhode Island. Cumberland is the No. 8 hottest zip code in the nation, according to the online Realtor. To determine its rankings, researchers studied Realtor.com data from January to June 2025 that included unique viewers per property and number of days a listing […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – The median price of single-family homes sold in Bristol County, Mass., increased to $545,000 in July, rising 3.8% from the same month the previous year, The Warren Group said Tuesday. The median price of a single-family home across Massachusetts was $665,700 in July, a 2.3% increase from one year prior. However, The Warren […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – Costly temporary staffing caused by a three-month strike at Butler Hospital negatively impacted Care New England Health System’s third-quarter earnings. The health system reported a $4.4 million operating loss in the third quarter fiscal year 2025 ending June 30, according to unaudited financial statements released Aug. 14. This is a dramatic fall from […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – Union workers at Butler Hospital ratified a new four-year contract with management, ending the longest hospital strike in Rhode Island history. In a joint statement issued Monday night, Butler Hospital and members of the Service Employees International Union 1199 New England – which represents about 800 workers at the hospital – announced the […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – A month after the death of its managing director, David C. Sweetser, High Rock Development says it remains committed to the redevelopment of the “Superman” building. The company on Friday announced that Michael K. Crossen will serve as its new manager to “oversee projects throughout the region,” including the iconic skyscraper at 111 Westminster […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – Following a long period of enrollment decline, Rhode Island College is preparing to welcome its largest freshman class in 15 years this fall. RIC President Jack R. Warner largely credits this enrollment increase to the college’s Hope Scholarship, which launched in fall 2023 and provides eligible students with last-dollar tuition support during their […]| Providence Business News
The R.I. Department of Health has fined and reprimanded a doctor who allegedly performed a laser procedure on the patient’s wrong eye.| Providence Business News
By Stephanie Sierra, ABC7 https://abc7.com/post/100k-trip-er-left-antioch-california-family-burned-infant-tangled-billing-mess/17514842 ANTIOCH, Calif. — A newborn baby was rushed to the emergency room with severe burns, but there was no burn unit, nor any ambulances available. A California family tried to drive, but the doctor wouldn’t let them. Instead, they were forced to take a $90,000 air ambulance for a 15-minute ride […]| Consumer Watchdog
Butler Hospital’s unionized workforce declared Tuesday that they made “movement” on wages and health plan costs to hospital owner Care New England during hours of negotiations last week. Care New England CEO Michael Wagner chose a different noun for the union’s counterproposal in an email he wrote last week: “Ultimatum.” The disconnect between management and […]| Providence Business News
Homeowners are cashing in on years of home equity gains, even as mortgage rates remain elevated. The trend sent cash-out home refinancing activity to a nearly three-year high in the April-June quarter, according to data from home loan data tracker ICE Mortgage Technology. In a cash-out refinance, a homeowner takes out a loan for more […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – Three local colleges and universities have been named to LinkedIn’s inaugural list ranking the top 50 higher education institutions across the U.S. The professional industry social media platform announced Tuesday that it launched its new top colleges rankings to identify schools across the country that best set graduates up for long-term success. LinkedIn […]| Providence Business News
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. inflation was unchanged in July while a measure of underlying inflation rose to its highest level in five months as tariffs push the price of imported goods higher while gas and grocery prices cooled. Consumer prices rose 2.7% in July from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Tuesday, the same […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island home price index increased 6.79% year over year in June, the third-highest growth rate in the nation, according to Cotality, formerly CoreLogic Inc. Rhode Island’s home sale price growth rate in June was well above the national growth rate of 1.7%, Cotality said. Connecticut has the highest growth rate […]| Providence Business News
The use of Large Language Model (LLM) AI systems has gained prominence in recent years. This blog, by Complaints Officer Davina Wong explores the potential use of AI by people complaining to IPSO. The post Use of AI by IPSO Complainants appeared first on IPSO.| IPSO
One of the biggest jobs done by IPSO as a regulator is handling complaints. The post Why do we sometimes resolve complaints rather than rule on them? appeared first on IPSO.| IPSO
By Pat Maio, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER Mercury Insurance is preparing to file updated home policy rates in California using a new catastrophic modeling system designed to give property owners a lifeline to more affordable coverage in wildfire-prone areas. The company said it is looking to offer homeowners an alternative to the California Fair Access to […]| Consumer Watchdog
Today is World Population Day. That’s why we decided to reach out to our partners to show what they’re doing to protect and restore nature in their communities.| Population Matters
Four new publishers are to be regulated by IPSO. The post IPSO welcomes new publishers into its fold appeared first on IPSO.| IPSO
By Laurence Darmiento, LOS ANGELES TIMES https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-07-18/jan-7-fires-claims-complaints-mediation After receiving more than 1,000 complaints from Jan. 7 fire victims about how insurers are handling their claims, state regulators are considering referring hundreds of the cases to mediation — a little used practice that some consumer advocates fear could hurt policyholders. The Department of Insurance has been bombarded […]| Consumer Watchdog
By THOMAS FRANK, E&E NEWS POLITICO https://www.eenews.net/articles/california-leapfrogs-florida-in-us-insurance-risk California appears to have supplanted Florida as the state with the weakest property insurance market, with newly released data showing unprecedented numbers of Californians cannot find coverage. California’s property insurance crisis has grown increasingly dire in recent months while Florida has staged a stunning turnaround. In Florida, the insurance […]| Consumer Watchdog
By Tom Vacar, KTVU https://www.ktvu.com/news/secret-insurance-rate-setting-documents-should-not-be-secret SAN RAFAEL, Calif. – The huge but conditional homeowner insurance rate increases granted to State Farm last month had its first of many days before the legal system, and KTVU forced its way in. On Wednesday, State Farm asked a judge for permission to keep secret from the public certain documents to be used to […]| Consumer Watchdog
The IPSO Mark is carried by publications regulated by IPSO. The post New IPSO Mark: Publishers demonstrate commitment to standards appeared first on IPSO.| IPSO
Editors and journalists are required to respect people’s right to a private life. The post What is Clause 2 (Privacy) of the Editors’ Code and why does it matter? appeared first on IPSO.| IPSO
PAWTUCKET – After years of clashing local concerns and state financial support, an upcoming “last mile” distribution facility has broken ground in Pawtucket. The 160,000-square-foot facility, known as the Blackstone Distribution Center, is under construction at 1 Moshassuck St., about 3 miles north of downtown Providence. Developer JK Equities LLC anticipates “substantial completion by August […]| Providence Business News
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IPSO has published new guidance for journalists on the reporting of children, alongside advice and information for the public. The post IPSO publishes new guidance and public information on the reporting of children appeared first on IPSO.| IPSO
The highlights of new research findings from a sectoral analysis of the Nature Action 100 Company Benchmark were published in two opinion articles authored by Ceres in Environmental Finance. The articles covered findings from the food and beverage retail, household and personal goods, consumer goods retail, and metals and mining sectors. Amid ongoing investor […]| Nature Action 100
Some people who complain to IPSO are not directly affected by the content. They are not mentioned or identified in the article. Their complaints are known as “third party” and we handle them in different ways – as Standards Officer Natalie Johnson explains: The post Understanding third-party complaints: how IPSO handles public concerns under the Editors’ Code appeared first on IPSO.| IPSO
Anyone can complain to IPSO about an article that they think is inaccurate as Communications Officer Hira Nafees Shah explains: The post A question of accuracy appeared first on IPSO.| IPSO
The Ross Sea Heritage Restoration Project (RSHRP), the world’s largest and longest-running cold climate conservation programme, has been running for over 21 years. The post Conservation Plans Enter New Phase appeared first on Antarctic Heritage Trust.| Antarctic Heritage Trust
An innovative partnership between Antarctic Heritage Trust and Executive Development firm Generator Talent is transforming corporate leadership development by harnessing the inspirational legacy of Antarctic exploration’s heroic age. The post Generator Talent Partnership – Developing Leaders with an Explorer’s Mindset appeared first on Antarctic Heritage Trust.| Antarctic Heritage Trust
Four emerging artists from the visual arts outreach team of the Trust’s 2023 Inspiring Explorers Expedition™ to South Georgia are sharing their transformative experiences through a compelling new exhibition at the New Zealand Maritime Museum Hui Te Ananui a Tangaroa in Auckland. The post Into Ocean & Ice: Inspiring Explorers™ Share Antarctic Legacy appeared first on Antarctic Heritage Trust.| Antarctic Heritage Trust
Members of the Trust’s 2024-25 On-Ice Conservation team touched down on Ross Island in late November. Since then, they have undertaken work tasks on historic explorer bases at Scott Base, Hut Point, and most recently, Cape Royds. The post 2024-25 On-Ice Conservation Updates appeared first on Antarctic Heritage Trust.| Antarctic Heritage Trust
The Antarctic Heritage Trust extends its deepest gratitude to outgoing Chair Datuk Mark Stewart PJN (Kehormat), MNZM, whose leadership has been critical in broadening the Trust’s mission over the past twelve years. The post A Legacy of Innovation: Farewell to Chair Mark Stewart appeared first on Antarctic Heritage Trust.| Antarctic Heritage Trust
Sir Jerry Mateparae has received University of Waikato’s most prestigious award, an Honorary Doctorate, acknowledging what was described as his unparalleled service to his country. The post Another Honour For Our Trust Chair appeared first on Antarctic Heritage Trust.| Antarctic Heritage Trust
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Homeownership is receding further out of reach for most Americans as elevated mortgage rates and rising prices stretch the limits of what buyers can afford. A homebuyer now needs to earn at least $114,000 a year to afford a $431,250 home – the national median listing price in April, according to data released Thursday […]| Providence Business News
Global conversations at the Commission on the Status of Women focused on how empowered women shape global sustainability. The work done by grassroots organisations like our worldwide Empower to Plan partners is more essential - and under threat - than ever. The post Empowering Women through Global Partnerships appeared first on Population Matters.| Population Matters
The rise of the AfD in the upcoming German election could have significant implications for family policy and climate change. As the party gains traction, its stance on increasing birth rates, reshaping social policies, and challenging climate action could shape Germany’s future. The post The AfD: How it Could reshape German Family Policy and Climate Action appeared first on Population Matters.| Population Matters
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island home price index increased 6.7% year over year in December, according to CoreLogic Inc. Rhode Island’s HPI growth rate in December was higher than the national growth rate of 3.4%, CoreLogic said. Connecticut posted the highest growth rate in the nation at 7.8%. New Jersey had the second-highest growth […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – Delta Dental of Rhode Island has set aside $3 million to introduce a workforce development program for dental offices throughout the state; however, some dentists don’t think it’s enough to offset the insurer’s delay in adjusting reimbursements. The program, known as Delta Dental of Rhode Island’s Hygiene Workforce Program, helps in-network eligible dentists […]| Providence Business News
TEDxProvidence takes place Saturday at Veteran's Memorial Auditorium and has already sold 3 times the number of tickets than the 2023 event.| Providence Business News
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the third week in a row, a smidgen of relief for prospective home shoppers getting into the market before the busy spring homebuying season starts. The average rate fell to 6.89% from 6.95% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – State and local officials on Tuesday said they were still hoping to persuade Hasbro Inc. not to relocate its headquarters from Pawtucket to Massachusetts. First reported by the Boston Business Journal citing unnamed real estate sources, the toymaker is now considering commercial space in Boston’s Seaport District. Olivia DaRocha, a spokesperson for Gov. […]| Providence Business News
WESTERLY – A 4,752-square-foot oceanfront home known as “Sandcastle” became the town’s highest sale since November 2023. Mott & Chase Sotheby’s International Realty announced Thursday that Sandcastle, located at 8 Manatuck Ave., has been sold for $11.75 million. The home was sold by Paul J. and Camille Daqui, both of whom acquired Sandcastle in 2003 […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – It is unlikely that President Donald Trump will be able to quickly rein in the sticky inflation that has slowed economic growth during the years of unprecedented spending by the federal government. That was the analysis presented Thursday morning by Thomas Tzitzouris, head of fixed income research at New York City-based Strategas Research […]| Providence Business News
Michigan Senate Democrats express gratitude for everything Michigan veterans have done for our nation and continue to do for our communities| Michigan Senate Democrats
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PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee will not be charged for his efforts to award an education contract to a new consulting firm that was formed by a political ally during his first few days in office, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha concluded Tuesday. The announcement ended the state probe launched in 2021 with R.I. […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – The owner of 36 Exchange Terrace is adding 16 market-rate apartments above the Union Station Brewery in 12,000 square feet of space formerly occupied by the offices of accountant firm Restivo Monacelli LLP. A resolution unanimously approved Monday by the R.I. Commerce Corp. board of directors will provide $450,000 in Rebuild Rhode Island […]| Providence Business News
DARTMOUTH – Approximately 1,500 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in-state students who are in high need will likely qualify for a new free tuition program being offered at the state university. UMass Dartmouth announced Tuesday that it is launching the UMass Dartmouth Deal, made possible through the commonwealth’s MASSGRANT program, to help provide free tuition and […]| Providence Business News
Honey, Hunting and Health Care: How Senate Democrats are Uplifting Michigan’s Rural Communities| Michigan Senate Democrats
What will the Kamala Harris and Tim Walz ticket mean for women's rights and reproductive freedoms across the USA?| Population Matters
Turning the Tide: Senate Democrats Take Action to Protect Michiganders’ Access to Clean Water| Michigan Senate Democrats
Celebrating Juneteenth & Black Excellence in the Michigan Legislature| Michigan Senate Democrats
Senate Democrats Commemorate World Environment Day, Highlight Historic Climate Progress in Michigan| Michigan Senate Democrats
Nature Action 100, the first global investor-led engagement initiative to address nature and biodiversity loss to mitigate financial risk and to protect the long-term economic interests of investors’ clients and beneficiaries, has convened 11 experts from leading organizations and universities to serve on its first Science Council. | Nature Action 100