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News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors

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AASLD Foundation Awards Over $2 Million in Liver Research and Training Grants
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 13 -- The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases issued the following news: * * * AASLD Foundation Awards Over $2 Million in Liver Research and Training Grants The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) Foundation, the largest medical society funding source for liver disease research and training in the United States, announced today a funding commitment of over $2 million for over 185 grantees. This investment will fuel innovat  more
AASLD Unveils New People Affected by Liver Disease Travel Award for The Liver Meeting 2026, Denver
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 13 -- The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases issued the following news: * * * AASLD Unveils New People Affected by Liver Disease Travel Award for The Liver Meeting(R) 2026, Denver This travel award provides access for people with liver disease to liver disease education, emerging research, and engagement opportunities, with a focus on individuals affected by Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD). - The American Associa  more
ABA 2026 Annual Conference Will Explore Election Integrity, AI and America's 250th
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on July 16, 2026: * * * ABA 2026 Annual Conference will explore election integrity, AI and America's 250th Legal professionals from across the nation will convene July 29-Aug. 4 in Chicago for the American Bar Association 2026 Annual Conference, where attorneys, judges and legal scholars will examine pressing issues shaping the legal profession, including artificial intelligence, election integrity, the curre  more
AFA Swamp Fox: A Voice for America250
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Swamp Fox: A Voice for America250 * AFA Swamp Fox Chapter 298 Vice President Cheryl R. Moye joined a group a citizens July 8 who gathered on the west lawn of the Sumter, S.C., courthouse and across the globe to read aloud the words that forever changed the course of freedom-the Declaration of Independence. For Moye, the occasion signified far more t  more
AFP-NH Applauds Gov. Ayotte for Signing HB 1300, Gives Taxpayers a Direct Say Over School Property Tax Growth
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NH Applauds Gov. Ayotte for Signing HB 1300, Gives Taxpayers a Direct Say Over School Property Tax Growth * Concord, NH -Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) commends Governor Ayotte for signing House Bill 1300, which lets Granite Staters decide whether to cap school property tax hikes and rein in administrative overhead. AFP-NH Deputy State Director Sar  more
AFP-SC Statement on Wes Moore's Visit to South Carolina
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-SC Statement on Wes Moore's Visit to South Carolina * Charleston, SC - This week, as Maryland governor Wes Moore visits South Carolina, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) State Director Matt Humm released the following statement : "Thousands of people have moved to South Carolina in recent years, enticed by low taxes and great weather; and our state g  more
ALSOBROOKS VOTES TO ADVANCE WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2026
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * ALSOBROOKS VOTES TO ADVANCE WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2026 Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works' (EPW) Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, attended the EPW's Committee markup of the Water Resources Development Act of 2026. After the markup, Senator Alsobrooks voted "yes" along   more
American Battle Monument Commission Acting Secretary Dalessandro Testifies Before House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs released the following testimony by Robert J. Dalessandro, acting secretary of the American Battle Monument Commission, from a June 30, 2026, hearing entitled "Memorializing our Veterans: Outreach, Upkeep, and Community Partnerships at Veterans Cemeteries": * * * Chairman Luttrell, Ranking Member McGarvey, and other Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for inviting the American Battl  more
BAE Systems: Multimillion Pound Investment in Glasgow Shipyard
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 17 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * New multimillion pound investment in Glasgow shipyard Construction has begun on a new pound sterling3.3 million paint facility at our Govan shipyard in Glasgow, which will make better use of space to allow ship blocks to be painted in a dedicated facility, freeing up other areas to continue production of Type 26 frigates at pace. The new building, which is part of a wider modernisation programme across both   more
Beyer, Meeks, Walkinshaw, Titus Introduce Legislation to Expedite Return of Career Diplomats Wrongfully Forced Out of State Department
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer, Meeks, Walkinshaw, Titus Introduce Legislation to Expedite Return of Career Diplomats Wrongfully Forced Out of State Department * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV), and Congressman James Walkinshaw (D-VA) today introduced the Foreign Service Test-Free Reentry Act to help rebuild America's diploma  more
Bloomberg Law Announces 2026 Unrivaled, Honoring the Nation's Leading Trial Lawyers
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 -- Bloomberg Law, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Bloomberg Law Announces 2026 Unrivaled, Honoring the Nation's Leading Trial Lawyers Bloomberg Law today announced its participation in the 2026 American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) Annual Meeting & Conference, taking place July 18-21 in Cleveland. Bloomberg Law will demonstrate how legal information professionals can confidently adopt AI through trusted legal i  more
CAIR Welcomes Federal Court Ruling That Government's Searches of Prominent Palestinian Activist's Phones Were Unconstitutional
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Welcomes Federal Court Ruling That Government's Searches of Prominent Palestinian Activist's Phones Were Unconstitutional The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a federal court ruling that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) violated the Fourth Amendment rights of CAIR Legal Defense Fu  more
California: Black, Latino Residents Disproportionately Arrested for Cannabis Violations
WASHINGTON, July 16 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * California: Black, Latino Residents Disproportionately Arrested for Cannabis Violations * San Francisco, CA: Black and Latino Californians are arrested for violating state marijuana laws at rates far higher than those of Whites, according to an analysis of annual arrest data provided by California NORML. Of those charged with felony marijuana v  more
Chancellor Martin Named Triad Business Journal 2026 C-Suite Award Winner
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 15 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * Chancellor Martin Named Triad Business Journal 2026 C-Suite Award Winner * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (July 15, 2026) -North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Chancellor James R. Martin II has been named one of Triad Business Journal's C-Suite Award winners for 2026. The Business Journal is recognizing 12 top executives selected from a competitive  more
Construction Input Costs Remain Sharply Higher Than A Year Ago Despite June Decline As Aluminum, Copper And Steel Prices Continue To Climb
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 15 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Input Costs Remain Sharply Higher Than A Year Ago Despite June Decline As Aluminum, Copper And Steel Prices Continue To Climb * Wed, 07/15/2026 - 17:00 Construction Association Officials Warn Rising Input Costs Continue to Outpace Bid Prices While Trade Policy Uncertainty Complicates Project Planning The producer price index for inputs t  more
Copper Tariffs Could Cost America a Pretty Penny
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Copper Tariffs Could Cost America a Pretty Penny * By Patrick Lozada, NEMA Senior Director, Global Policy The United States Treasury may be phasing out the penny, but copper's value extends far beyond the one-cent coin bearing Abraham Lincoln's profile. In fact, copper is essential to nearly every part of America's energy and economic  more
Democratic Veterans Celebrate Defeat of Republican Attack on Veterans' Benefits
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Veterans Celebrate Defeat of Republican Attack on Veterans' Benefits * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, for the second time, U.S. House Republicans were forced to withdraw a flawed Republican bill, H.R. 9237, from floor consideration. This followed strong opposition from members of the Democratic Veterans Caucus highlighting how the bill would represent the largest cut to veterans' benefits i  more
Department of Justice Sues Maryland, Challenging Its State Laws That Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * The Department of Justice Sues Maryland, Challenging its State Laws that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens This lawsuit is the 13th filed to challenge in-state tuition for illegal aliens - Today, the Department of Justice sued Maryland, challenging its state law and regulation that provide in-state tuition and financial assistance for illegal aliens. The Department allege  more
Division of Marine Fisheries announces 2026 commercial estuarine flounder season opening dates
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 16 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Division of Marine Fisheries announces 2026 commercial estuarine flounder season opening dates * The NC Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries today announced the 2026 commercial flounder season opening dates for Internal Coastal and Joint Fishing Waters. Landings (fish brought to the dealer) will be split by the Flounder Management  more
DNA Blood Test Improves Patient Selection for Radiopharmaceutical Therapy in Prostate Cancer
RESTON, Virginia, July 16 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * DNA Blood Test Improves Patient Selection for Radiopharmaceutical Therapy in Prostate Cancer * Media Contact: Rebecca Maxey (703) 652-6772 rmaxey@snmmi.org Reston, VA (July 16, 2026)- A noninvasive DNA blood test can identify metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) patients who are most likely to benefit from 223 Ra radiopharm  more
EPA Seeks Comment on Good Samaritan Permit for Washington's Bodie Mine Cleanup
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency seeks comments on a proposed Good Samaritan permit for cleanup activities at Washington's Bodie Mine site. EPA is seeking public comments on a proposed Good Samaritan remediation permit for the Bodie Mine project in Okanogan County, Washington, after making preliminary findings that the application satisfies requirements under the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 and qualifies for the pilot  more
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Volunteer Endorsements, Backing 44 Candidates Across 20 States
NEW YORK, July 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Volunteer Endorsements, Backing 44 Candidates Across 20 States * Endorsements Across AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, LA, MD, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OK, OR, TX, and VA Include Some of the Nation's Most Competitive Battleground Districts NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its latest round of e  more
Federal Register: Administration for Children & Families Issues Information Collection Notice on Evaluation of the Next Generation Child Support Employment Services Demonstration
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families issued the following information collection: * * * The Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Department of Health and Human Services, is proposing to collect data for a new implementation and outcomes study, Evaluation of the Next Generation Child Support Employment Services Demonstration (NextGen). Description: OCSE p  more
Ferrum College Promotes Cleive Adams '02 to Vice President for Athletics
FERRUM, Virginia, July 17 -- Ferrum College issued the following news: * * * Ferrum College Promotes Cleive Adams '02 to Vice President for Athletics Ferrum College is proud to announce the promotion of Director of Athletics Cleive Adams '02 to Vice President for Athletics, recognizing his outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment to the College, its student-athletes, and the continued growth of Panther Athletics. A proud Ferrum College alumnus, former student-athlete, and football co  more
Ferrum College Promotes Jessica Luther '06 to Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer
FERRUM, Virginia, July 17 -- Ferrum College issued the following news: * * * Ferrum College Promotes Jessica Luther '06 to Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer Ferrum College is pleased to announce the promotion of Jessica Luther '06 to Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), recognizing her exceptional leadership, financial stewardship, and unwavering commitment to the College's mission and future. A proud Ferrum College alumna, Luther has dedicated h  more
Former Adviser to Federal Reserve Board of Governors Sentenced to Federal Prison Term
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Former Adviser to Federal Reserve Board of Governors Sentenced to Federal Prison Term * WASHINGTON - John Harold Rogers, 64, a former senior adviser for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors (FRB), was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 38 months in federal prison in connection with making false statements to federal investigators about sharing restricted Feder  more
Four VCU Students and Recent Alums Earn Prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships for 2026
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 17 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Four VCU students and recent alums earn prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships for 2026 The five-year awards will propel their studies in STEM-based disciplines. By William Lineberry, Honors College One Virginia Commonwealth University student and three recent alums have been selected for the 2026 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program, a prestigious national ini  more
Go RVing's Fourth of July Reddit Takeover Puts RV Travel at the Center of One of America's Biggest Travel Weekends
HERNDON, Virginia, July 16 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Go RVing's Fourth of July Reddit Takeover Puts RV Travel at the Center of One of America's Biggest Travel Weekends * As part of Go RVing's ongoing strategy to reach consumers where they're actively planning and discussing travel, the program executed a Travel Category Takeover on Reddit during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The activation allowed Go RVing to become the f  more
Governor Abbott Appoints Seven To Texas Medical Board District Review Committees
AUSTIN, Texas, July 16 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Seven To Texas Medical Board District Review Committees * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Manish Rungta, M.D. to the Texas Medical Board (TMB) District One Review Committee for a term set to expire on January 15, 2030, and appointed Elizabeth Cloninger, M.D. and Adrian Caraves to the committee for terms set to expire on January 15, 2032. The Governor reappointed Ivan Rovner,   more
Governor Whitmer's Decision Betrays the Great Lakes
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, July 15 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer's Decision Betrays the Great Lakes * ANN ARBOR, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Energy, Environment, and Great Lakes (EGLE) decision to approve permits for a tunnel to transport millions of gallons of oil per day under Lake Michigan and Lake Huron is a staggering reversal from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and her administration's previous efforts to   more
Griffith Announces $3,012,885 HHS Grant to Twin Counties Region Head Start Programs
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $3,012,885 HHS Grant to Twin Counties Region Head Start Programs * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Rooftop of Virginia CAP, based in Galax, Virginia, a $3,012,885 grant. The funding supports local head start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Head start and early head start services support co  more
Griffith Leads Fight to End Birthright Citizenship in U.S. Territories
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Leads Fight to End Birthright Citizenship in U.S. Territories * U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) introduced the End Birthright Citizenship for Territories Act. This new measure comes in response to the Trump v. Barbara decision, where the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that children born in the United States to aliens who enter the country illegally have automatic access to constitutio  more
HHS Administration for Children & Families: 30 States Have Ended the "Orphan Tax," Preserving Survivor Benefits for Foster Youth
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * 30 States Have Ended the "Orphan Tax," Preserving Survivor Benefits for Foster Youth The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that 30 states have now ended, or substantially reformed, the practice of diverting Social Security survivor benefit  more
House Advances Legislation Supporting NOAA's Chesapeake Bay Office
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 15 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * House Advances Legislation Supporting NOAA's Chesapeake Bay Office * A U.S. House committee advanced bipartisan legislation today supporting Chesapeake Bay science, restoration, and education work at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Chesapeake Bay Office. The House Natural Resources Committee reported out the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Educatio  more
ICYMI: AFP Blasts Hochul Data Center Ban as New York's Loss
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP Blasts Hochul Data Center Ban as New York's Loss * Arlington, VA - In case you missed it, Ross Connolly, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Northeast Regional Director, appeared on WSYR Syracuse's Morning News with Dave Allen to discuss Governor Kathy Hochul's data center moratorium and its negative impact on New York's economy and competitiveness with neighboring  more
James Madison University Arboretum Receives Chesapeake Bay Trust Grant to Advance Expansion
HARRISONBURG, Virginia, July 17 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * JMU Arboretum receives Chesapeake Bay Trust grant to advance expansion The expansion will grow the Arboretum from 63 to more than 110 acres - James Madison University's Edith J. Carrier Arboretum has received a $163,410 Storm Smart Chesapeake grant from the Chesapeake Bay Trust to support reforestation, habitat restoration and watershed education tied to its ongoing expansion from 63 to more than 11  more
Jeff Little Trio Returns to Catawba College for August Concert Featuring Student Guest Artists
SALISBURY, North Carolina, July 16 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Jeff Little Trio Returns to Catawba College for August Concert Featuring Student Guest Artists * The renowned Jeff Little Trio will return to Catawba College for an evening of Appalachian-inspired music on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Keppel Auditorium, Robertson College-Community Center. A pre-concert reception will begin at 6 p.m. and will feature beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and he  more
Kaine, Murkowski Introduce Legislation to Boost Health Care Workforce, Address Shortages
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Murkowski Introduce Legislation to Boost Health Care Workforce, Address Shortages * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act, legislation to address health care workforce shortages across the country. The bill would  more
Key House Committee Passes Warner's Health Care Bills to Lower Costs and Expand Access to Care
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release 15: * * * Key House Committee Passes Warner's Health Care Bills to Lower Costs and Expand Access to Care U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today welcomed House Ways and Means Committee's unanimous passage of his Rural Patient Monitoring (RPM) Access Act and his Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act. "I am grateful to my colleagues on the House Ways and Means committee who stood up for patients on Medi  more
Kilpatrick Partner Amanda Brouillette Named to WIPR's Influential Women in IP 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kilpatrick Partner Amanda Brouillette Named to WIPR's Influential Women in IP 2026 Kilpatrick is proud to announce that partner Amanda Brouillette has been named to World IP Review's (WIPR) Influential Women in IP 2026 list. The annual recognition celebrates an outstanding group of women whose expertise, leadership and achievements are shaping the future  more
Krishnamoorthi and Smith Reintroduce Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act to Strengthen America's Health Care Workforce
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi and Smith Reintroduce Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act to Strengthen America's Health Care Workforce * WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) introduced the Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act, legislation to help address the nation's persistent health care workforce shortage by helping internationally  more
Maryland Felon Pleads Guilty in D.C. to Illegal Possession of Firearm
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Maryland Felon Pleads Guilty in D.C. to Illegal Possession of Firearm * WASHINGTON - Joseph Thompson, 37, a previously convicted felon residing in Oxon Hill, Maryland, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court to unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. Thompson pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Amit P.   more
Meals on Wheels America Commends Senate Passage of S.2120, OAA Reauthorization Bill
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 17 -- Meals On Wheels America issued the following statement on July 16, 2026: * * * Meals on Wheels America Commends Senate Passage of S.2120, OAA Reauthorization Bill Meals on Wheels America Chief Advocacy and Policy Officer Josh Protas today issued the following statement regarding the Senate passage of S.2120, the Older Americans Act reauthorization bill of 2026. "We are pleased by the Senate's passage of S.2120, a bill to reauthorize programs under the Older Am  more
Meeting needs by incentivizing auto loan refinancing
WASHINGTON, July 16 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Meeting needs by incentivizing auto loan refinancing * Data unequivocally shows credit unions save members thousands of dollars over the life of an auto loan. The amount of savings grows exponentially for borrowers with low credit scores, with worse scores leading to more savings. Across the country, credit unions are proactively working to bring those savings to even more members t  more
NASEO Releases Primer Series to Help State Energy Offices Advance Smart Surfaces
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * NASEO Releases Primer Series to Help State Energy Offices Advance Smart Surfaces By Arvand Golbazi, NASEO The National Association of State Energy Officials, in partnership with the Smart Surfaces Coalition (SSC), has released a series of five primers to help State and Territory Energy Offices integrate Smart Surfaces into energy policy, planning, and program implementation. Th  more
National Right to Work Foundation Files Brief in Support of Grad Students' Legal Challenge to Being Forced to Fund Radical Campus Union
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, July 16 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * National Right to Work Foundation Files Brief in Support of Grad Students' Legal Challenge to Being Forced to Fund Radical Campus Union * Amicus brief at Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals argues NLRB coercion over bargaining means mandatory union dues requirement violates First Amendment Chicago, IL (July 16, 2026) - The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundat  more
Naval Research Lab Chemist Receives Krupshaw Award, Inducted as Washington Academy of Sciences Fellow
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Naval Research Lab Chemist Receives Krupshaw Award, Inducted as Washington Academy of Sciences Fellow U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Chemist Darryl Boyd, Ph.D., received the Washington Academy of Sciences Krupshaw Award for Non-Traditional Teaching during an awards ceremony held at the Center for Naval Analysis in Arlington, Virginia, May 7. The Washington Academy of Sciences gives awards annuall  more
New Mexico PFAS Labeling Rule Faces Federal Legal Challenge
HERNDON, Virginia, July 16 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * New Mexico PFAS Labeling Rule Faces Federal Legal Challenge * On July 1, 2026, New Mexico's PFAS in Products regulation became effective. That same day, the American Chemistry Council (ACC), joined by several national trade associations and business organizations, filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico challenging portions of the regulation.  more
New York City Cuts Power During July 4th Heat Wave
WASHINGTON, July 16 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * New York City Cuts Power During July 4th Heat Wave * Key Takeaways 1 Electricity prices in New York have increased by 36% since 2019, nearly three times as fast as in the rest of the country. 2 Despite this, during the recent July 4 heat wave, Con Edison shut off electricity to over 5,000 customers in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. 3 With prices 44% higher than the U.S.  more
New York Releases Advanced Nuclear Policy Options Publication
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on July 14, 2026: * * * New York Releases Advanced Nuclear Policy Options Publication By Camille Norton, NASEO On June 12, 2026, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the Department of Public Service (DPS) announced the joint release of an Advanced Nuclear Policy Options Paper, the first publication of New York's Master Plan for Responsible Advance  more
NGFA welcomes Senate committee approval of bipartisan WRDA legislation
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 15 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Grain and Feed Association posted the following news release: * * * NGFA welcomes Senate committee approval of bipartisan WRDA legislation * ARLINGTON, Va., July 15, 2026 -The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today welcomed unanimous approval of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, calling the action an important step toward strengthening the nation's inl  more
North Carolina Announces Development of Mobile Microgrids to Increase Resilience
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on July 14, 2026: * * * North Carolina Announces Development of Mobile Microgrids to Increase Resilience By Camille Norton, NASEO On June 12, 2026, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the development of two mobile microgrids, intended to improve disaster resilience. The microgrids, consisting of solar and battery components on movable trailers, are   more
NOVA President Anne Kress to Serve as ACE Board Chair
WASHINGTON, July 15 [Category: Education] -- The American Council on Education issued the following news release: * * * NOVA President Anne Kress to Serve as ACE Board Chair * Anne M. Kress, president of Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), will be the next chair of the ACE Board of Directors. Anne M. Kress Kress was formally named today during ACE's business meeting, conducted via a webinar with ACE members, and her term will begin on Oct. 1, 2026. She succeeds Tom Stri  more
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Delivers Battle-Ready Albany
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Delivers Battle-Ready Albany * Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) delivered USS Albany (SSN 753) to the Navy at Naval Submarine Base New London, returning the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine before the Fourth of July holiday. "Team Albany worked tirelessly to deliver a battle-ready asset back to the fleet and get the team home to celebrate the Nation's 250th anniversary," said Jeremy  more
Proposed Revisions to Grizzly Bear Conservation Advance Tailored Conservation Strategies
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, July 15 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Proposed Revisions to Grizzly Bear Conservation Advance Tailored Conservation Strategies * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's proposed revisions to grizzly bear conservation under the Endangered Species Act section 4(d) support increased responsibility in state-led management and tailored conservation strategies. While still listed as threate  more
Rep. John McGuire Introduces the Maternal Access to Treatment Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire Introduces the Maternal Access to Treatment Act of 2026 * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representative John McGuire (VA-05) introduced the Maternal Access to Treatment Act of 2026 or the MAT Act of 2026 to ensure incarcerated pregnant women struggling with substance abuse have the resources they need to recover. "Life is a miracle and must be protected," said Rep. John McGuire (VA-05  more
Rep. Subramanyam's Statement on State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam's Statement on State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill * WASHINGTON, DC -U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement after the House vote on the partisan National Security and Department of State government funding bill: "As the War in Iran drags on for the 5th month, House Republicans pushed a funding bill to the floor for the Sta  more
RILA Endorses Keith Sonderling for Secretary of Labor
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * RILA Endorses Keith Sonderling for Secretary of Labor * The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement ahead of Keith Sonderling's Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee confirmation hearing to serve as the next Secretary of Labor: "RILA looks forward to continue working with Acting Secretary Keith Sonde  more
Robotics Team Wins National Engineering Design Competition
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, July 16 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Robotics Team Wins National Engineering Design Competition * by Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations After spending weeks refining a robot that didn't complete its first successful scoring run until three days before the competition, Cedarville University 's Robotics Team captured first place at the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Two-Year College Division Model Design Com  more
Safford Subaru Donates Patient Care Kits to UVA Health Prince William Medical Center
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 15 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Safford Subaru Donates Patient Care Kits to UVA Health Prince William Medical Center * UVA Health Prince William Medical Center recently welcomed representatives from Safford Subaru, who donated patient care kits and comfort items through the Subaru Loves to Care(r) initiative, a nationwide partnership with Blood Cancer United(r) (formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society). The initiat  more
Scott Statement on Passing of Norfolk City Councilman Paul Riddick
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on Passing of Norfolk City Councilman Paul Riddick * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement: "I am saddened to learn of the passing of my friend, former Norfolk City Councilman Paul Riddick. Paul devoted more than 30 years to serving the people of Norfolk. He brought a deep understanding of his community and an unwavering determination  more
SELC, Conservation Groups, to Sue Over 'Disastrous' Wildlife Rollbacks
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 16 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * SELC, Conservation Groups, to Sue Over 'Disastrous' Wildlife Rollbacks National Wildlife Federation and five others will take FWS and NMFS to Federal Court - CHARLESTON, S.C.--The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), on behalf of the National Wildlife Federation, South Carolina Wildlife Federation, North Carolina Wildlife Federation, Florida Wildlife Federation, Louisian  more
Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Sets July 22 Executive Session
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for an executive session at 10:30 a.m. on July 22, 2026, at 253 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Committee Members * Ted Cruz, Presiding Chairman, Republican Texas Legislation * S. 1759, Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act * S. 3258, Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025 * S. 3885, Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act * S. 4429, Connected Vehicle Security  more
Serving up success: Camryn Weldon's internship with Leidos
FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 15 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Serving up success: Camryn Weldon's internship with Leidos * Like many George Mason University students, business major Camryn Weldon is spending her summer doing an internship. Unlike many other students, Weldon is also a Division I athlete and is balancing her work at government contractor Leidos with the demands of collegiate volleyball. The George Mason setter is spending her summer preparing for the u  more
Shenandoah University: Two-time Alum Opens Football Training and Mentoring Program
WINCHESTER, Virginia, July 14 -- Shenandoah University issued the following news: * * * Two-time alum opens football training and mentoring program Byron Mitchell '14, '20 recently started his own company, Byron Mitchell Performance, LLC (BMP Program), a football training and mentoring program in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The mission of BMP is to provide annual football skills clinics that give young athletes the opportunity to develop their football fundamentals while also growing as leader  more
Statement From Va. A.G. Jones After Federal Judge Tosses the DOJ's Dangerous Voter Roll Lawsuit
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 16 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on July 15, 2026: * * * Statement from Attorney General Jones After Federal Judge Tosses the DOJ's Dangerous Voter Roll Lawsuit Attorney General Jay Jones released the following statement after a judge dismissed the federal government's lawsuit seeking access to the Commonwealth's unredacted voter rolls: "Donald Trump, Todd Blanche, and Harmeet Dhillon tried to seize Virginians' voter data throu  more
Temple University: Can online reviews be trusted - New commentary says it's getting harder
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Can online reviews be trusted? New commentary says it's getting harder For many online shoppers, reviews can help decide whether they click "add to cart" or keep scrolling. A new commentary by Susan Mudambi, professor emeritus of marketing at Temple's Fox School of Business, identifies three types of online reviews that cannot be trusted to provide objective evaluations. "I think online reviews are h  more
The Hill (audio option): Can vinegar kill cyclospora? How to wash produce amid parasite outbreak
FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 16 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * The Hill (audio option): Can vinegar kill cyclospora? How to wash produce amid parasite outbreak * The Hill (audio option): Can vinegar kill cyclospora? How to wash produce amid parasite outbreak Professor Amira Roess quoted. Topics Topics Infectious Disease CPH in the media *** Original text here: https://publichealth.gmu.edu/news/2026-07/hill-audio-option-can-vineg  more
Trio of undergrads win prestigious Gilman Scholarships
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, July 16 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Trio of undergrads win prestigious Gilman Scholarships * Three William & Mary students have been awarded prestigious Gilman Scholarships to study abroad this year. The program, named for the late Congressman Benjamin A. Gilman, expands access to study-abroad opportunities by alleviating financial barriers to travel. Gilman chaired the Committee on International Relations during his 30-year tenure in the U.  more
University of Mary Washington Graduates Earn Fulbright Awards for Teaching and Research Around the World
FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, July 17 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Graduates Earn Fulbright Awards for Teaching and Research Around the World By Amy Jessee With encouragement from dedicated faculty mentors and ambition to aim for top honors, University of Mary Washington students are continuing a strong tradition of earning Fulbright awards - one of the nation's most prestigious international exchange honors. This year, four recent graduates will tea  more
UT Health Sciences Names Inaugural Assistant Vice Chancellor for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 16 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * UT Health Sciences Names Inaugural Assistant Vice Chancellor for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice * The University of Tennessee Health Sciences has appointed Anja Dabelic, MD, FAAFP, assistant vice chancellor of Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice (IPECP) to lead initiatives supporting interprofessional education and collaborative practice  more
Va. A.G. Jones Releases Statement on NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy Merger Application
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on July 16, 2026: * * * Video: Attorney General Jay Jones Releases Statement on NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy Merger Application On the heels of NextEra Energy's filing of a merger application with the State Corporation Commission (SCC), Attorney General Jay Jones released the following video and statement: "Last night, NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy filed a merger application with th  more
Va. A.G. Jones Secures Landmark $2.25 Million Settlement Against Discriminatory Landlord
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Secures Landmark $2.25 Million Settlement Against Discriminatory Landlord The OAG's Office of Civil Rights Achieves Justice for Hampton Roads Tenants - Attorney General Jones is proud to announce the Office of Civil Rights' historic settlement in a fair housing case brought against David Merryman, a notorious landlord in Newport News and No  more
Valdosta State University Students Showcase Research at NCUR
VALDOSTA, Georgia, July 17 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * VSU Students Showcase Research at NCUR Nine Valdosta State University students recently stepped into the national spotlight and presented their original research at the 2026 National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Anne Price, professor of sociology and experiential learning leader at VSU, said that being selected to participate in this three-day event is a signific  more
VCU: Summit Explores Judicial Aspects of Virginia's Tribal Nations
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 17 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Summit explores judicial aspects of Virginia's tribal nations The Upper Mattaponi Tribe and VCU's Humanities Research Center collaborate on the second annual gathering. By Haley Tenore As she welcomed her audience in James Branch Cabell Library, Chief Justice Melissa Holds the Enemy made clear that they weren't simply in the lecture hall. They were in Indian Country, which forms wherever Native   more
VCU: Voters Question Virginia's Direction and Oppose Sales Tax Exemption for Data Centers, Commonwealth Poll Finds
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 17 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Voters question Virginia's direction and oppose sales tax exemption for data centers, new Commonwealth Poll finds Spanberger's performance as governor draws almost equally mixed reviews; cost of living remains top issue. By L. Douglas Wilder and Robyn McDougle Nearly half of registered voters in Virginia (47%) believe the commonwealth is headed in the wrong direction, and a significant majority   more
Vindman Hears from More Than 200 Virginians Who Have Experienced Delays with the Fredericksburg VA Health Care Center
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Hears from More Than 200 Virginians Who Have Experienced Delays with the Fredericksburg VA Health Care Center * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) is leading a congressional effort to increase transparency and accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), address staffing shortages at VA facilities across the country, and ensure veterans receive the timely,  more
Vindman Votes to Keep Kids Safe, Prioritizes Public Safety
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Votes to Keep Kids Safe, Prioritizes Public Safety * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today released the following statement after voting against H.R.139, which would make daylight saving time the nation's permanent standard. "Permanent daylight savings time would mean later winter sunrises, forcing kids as young as 5 years old to wait for the morning bus in the dar  more
Virginia Tech Students Utilize Speculative Industrial Design to Conceptualize Future Landscapes
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Designing tomorrow, today Industrial design students in the School of Design used speculative design to imagine plausible future worlds, identify emerging problems, and develop creative solutions that could shape tomorrow. By Krista Timney What will everyday life look like 10 years from now? How might emerging technologies, environmental changes, or social trends reshape the way people live, work, and interact?  more
Virginia Tech: Extension Agents Help Virginia Cattle Producers Navigate Historic Drought
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Extension agents help Virginia cattle producers navigate historic drought The commonwealth remains in a multiyear drought that is reshaping cattle and pasture management decisions across the mid-Atlantic. By Devon Johnson Most years when Tim Service '79 travels the roads near his cattle farm in Patrick County, he sees vibrant green pastures full of grazing cows and picturesque green hayfields covered in long ro  more
Virginia Tech: Research Reveals How Human Bias Shapes Social Media Feeds
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 17 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Research reveals how human bias shapes social media feeds Through the new study, researchers explain the innate human bias to share content on social media. By Jacob Levin People are naturally attracted to excitement. According to new Virginia Tech research, the same is true on social media, where feeds are overrun with international travels, skydiving, and other experiences that may seem out of the o  more
Walkinshaw Statement on The FY2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw Statement on The FY2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act * Washington, D.C. \- Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) released the following statement. "The FY2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act is legislation that should fund U.S. humanitarian, diplomatic, and democracy programs global  more
Walkinshaw, Beyer, Meeks, Titus Introduce Legislation to Expedite Return of Career Diplomats Wrongfully Forced Out of State Department
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw, Beyer, Meeks, Titus Introduce Legislation to Expedite Return of Career Diplomats Wrongfully Forced Out of State Department * Washington, D.C. - Congressman James Walkinshaw (D-VA), Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), and Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV) today introduced the Foreign Service Test-Free Reentry Act to help  more
Walkinshaw, Kaine Lead 51 Colleagues Demanding Answers After Trump Quietly Strips Protections from Career Federal Workers
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw, Kaine Lead 51 Colleagues Demanding Answers After Trump Quietly Strips Protections from Career Federal Workers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman James Walkinshaw (VA-11) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) are leading a congressional effort demanding answers from President Trump over the implementation of Schedule Policy/Career (Schedule P/C), a sweeping policy that strips civil service protection  more
Warner, Kaine Announce Over $6 Million in Federal Funding to Boost Public Safety, Support Local Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Warner, Kaine Announce Over $6 Million in Federal Funding to Boost Public Safety, Support Local Law Enforcement U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $6,733,892 in federal grant funding for the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) to help state and local law enforcement agencies strengthen crisis intervention systems, expand evidence-based d  more
Warner, Kaine Announce Over $6 Million In Federal Funding To Boost Public Safety, Support Local Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Announce Over $6 Million In Federal Funding To Boost Public Safety, Support Local Law Enforcement * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $ 6,733,892 in federal grant funding for the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) to help state and local law enforcement agencies strengthen crisis intervention systems, expand evidence-  more
Warner, Virginia Democrats Urge Administration to Extend Public Comment Period on Offshore Mining in Virginia
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Warner, Virginia Democrats Urge Administration to Extend Public Comment Period on Offshore Mining in Virginia Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), along with Reps. Bobby Scott (VA-03), Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Eugene Vindman (VA-07), Don Beyer (VA-08), Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), and James Walkinshaw (VA-11) sent a letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Managem  more
Whitehead Hall, Longwood University's New, State-of-the-art Music Education Building, Slated to Open in 2028
FARMVILLE, Virginia, July 17 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * Whitehead Hall, Longwood's new, state-of-the-art music education building, slated to open in 2028 In two short years, Longwood University will open a new, state-of-the-art music education and performance venue--a transformative home for the music department and a future Main Street landmark designed to serve as a vibrant bridge between the campus and Farmville community. The new building, which began  more
William & Mary's Tatia Granger named president of Averett University
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, July 16 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * William & Mary's Tatia Granger named president of Averett University * The following was adapted from an Averett University press release. - Ed. Tatia Granger, clinical associate professor of organizational behavior at William & Mary's Raymond A. Mason School of Business, has been named the 17th president of Averett University. Granger, who has worked at William & Mary for more than 18 years, will take t  more
World Surf League Partners with Go RVing for 2026 US Open of Surfing
HERNDON, Virginia, July 15 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * World Surf League Partners with Go RVing for 2026 US Open of Surfing * The World Surf League (WSL) announces a new partnership with Go RVing, the go-to source for education and inspiration for those interested in joining the RV lifestyle. As the Official RV Travel Partner of the 2026 Lexus US Open of Surfing Presented by Pacifico, Go RVing will feature one of the largest acti  more