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Last update: 2 hours agoFederal Court Fight Over Student Loans: Rhode Island is part of a growing multistate lawsuit challenging a Trump-era Education Department rule that narrows which “professional degrees” qualify for federal student loans—aimed at healthcare programs like nursing and therapy—arguing it will worsen workforce shortages and force students into costlier borrowing. Labor Rights in the Courts: A First Circuit ruling lets federal employee unions keep an injunction requiring the VA to restore a collective bargaining agreement, even as the broader fight over Executive Order 14251 continues. Rhode Island Health Records Clash: Another federal appeals decision refused to block Rhode Island Hospital from turning over anonymized gender-care records to a Texas judge, keeping the dispute alive. Local Watch: Washington County’s college basketball spending data shows men’s teams cost $6.53M in 2024, up 1%, with sports expenses rising sharply since 2010. Energy Policy: “Balcony solar” bills are advancing across New England, with Rhode Island’s proposal still in limbo. Business & Tech: Hasbro says a cyberattack is expected to bring about $20M in legal and remediation costs.
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