News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors
2026 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan Recognized in Cars.com's Best Cars for Car Seats
HERNDON, Virginia, July 30 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release:
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2026 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan recognized in Cars.com's Best Cars for Car Seats
* Tiguan receives a perfect score in its Car Seat Check
* Atlas returns as top finisher
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Reston, VA -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. is pleased to announce that the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan has been named one of two winners in Cars.com's Best Cars for Car Seats testing, while Atlas earned recognition as a Top Finis
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AFA Chapters Supports Recruiting Squadron Conference
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 29 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release:
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AFA Chapters Supports Recruiting Squadron Conference
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When 140 Airmen, families, and guests gathered in Dallas in June 2026 for the 344th Recruiting Squadron's Semi-Annual Training Conference, two AFA Chapters helped make the week possible. Within Air Force Recruiting Service, the Semi-Annual Training Conference serves as a critical opportunity to align
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AFA Teacher of the Year Honoree Advances Alabama's Cyber Education
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 29 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release:
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AFA Teacher of the Year Honoree Advances Alabama's Cyber Education
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As the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) prepares to announce recipients of the 2026 AFA/Rolls-Royce National Teacher of the Year Award next month, the educational impact of Kala Grice-Dobbins, the second-place recipient of the 2025 AFA National Teacher of the Year Award, continues to
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AFP-WI: Democrats Double Down on Policies Too Radical for Wisconsin in Primary Debate
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 28 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-WI: Democrats Double Down on Policies Too Radical for Wisconsin in Primary Debate
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Madison, WI -Tonight's Democrat debate made the choice for Wisconsin clear: Democrats offer chaos through radical progressive experiments, while Tom Tiffany offers the principled, steady leadership the state desperately needs.
Democrat candidates doubled down on out-of-touch proposa
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Alternatives for Third-Party Releases After Purdue, Gaming and Liquor Distress, Diocesan Bankruptcy Cases and More to Be Discussed at ABI's 2026 Southwest Bankruptcy Conference Sept. 9-10
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 29 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release:
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Alternatives for Third-Party Releases After Purdue, Gaming and Liquor Distress, Diocesan Bankruptcy Cases and More to Be Discussed at ABI's 2026 Southwest Bankruptcy Conference Sept. 9-10
ABI's 2026 Southwest Bankruptcy Conference is set to be held Sept. 9-10 at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas in Las Vegas. Experienced practitioners and regional judges will present information-packed s
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Argentum Releases Expanded 2026 Largest Providers Report
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 30 [Category: Sociological] (TNSrep) -- Argentum, an association that operates senior living communities, issued the following news release:
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Argentum Releases Expanded 2026 Largest Providers Report
Annual industry benchmark pairs provider rankings with deeper analysis of workforce, leadership, technology, ownership and growth
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Argentum today announced the release of the 2026 Argentum Largest Providers Report, an expanded industry resource o
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Art Institute of Chicago Exhibition of 'Mary Cassatt: After Impressionism' Cleared by State Dept.
WASHINGTON, July 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of State determined that an object imported from a foreign owner for a temporary display in "Mary Cassatt: After Impressionism" at the Art Institute of Chicago is of cultural significance and that its exhibition in the U.S. is in the national interest.
The exhibition may also be presented at additional venues. Sherry C. Keneson-Hall, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, signed the notice.
The artworks fea
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ATA Applauds Bill to Combat Chameleon Carriers
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 28 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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ATA Applauds Bill to Combat Chameleon Carriers
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Today, the American Trucking Associations expressed strong support for the Safety and Accountability in Freight Enforcement (SAFE) Act introduced by Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) to combat chameleon carriers.
Chameleon carriers are high-risk trucking companies that are shut down and reopen u
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ATA's Trucking Association Executives Council Announces New Leadership
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 29 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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ATA's Trucking Association Executives Council Announces New Leadership
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Today, the American Trucking Associations announced that Chris Maxwell, president & CEO of the Rhode Island Trucking Association, and Mark Colson, president & CEO of the Alabama Trucking Association, have been elected by their state trucking association peers to serve as the chairman and
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Australian Department of Defence: Australian Steel to Support Virginia-Class Submarine Construction
CANBERRA, Australia, July 29 -- The Australian Department of Defence issued the following news release:
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Australian steel to support Virginia-class submarine construction
Australian-made submarine grade steel will be used in the build of United States (US) Navy Virginia-class submarines for the first time, demonstrating the growing contribution Australian industry is making to the trilateral submarine industrial base under AUKUS.
Bisalloy Steel has received a purchase order from US shi
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AUVSI President & CEO Michael Robbins on the FCC's Covered List Action on Foreign-Produced Robots
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 28 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release:
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AUVSI President & CEO Michael Robbins on the FCC's Covered List Action on Foreign-Produced Robots
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Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added foreign-produced advanced robotic devices to its Covered List, determining that these technologies present unacceptable risks to U.S. national security and the safety of U.S. pe
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CFA Institute Publishes Research on Implementing Total Portfolio Approach
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 29 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release:
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CFA Institute Publishes Research on Implementing Total Portfolio Approach
New research examines how institutional investors are applying the Total Portfolio Approach and offers practical guidance for asset owners
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The CFA Institute Research and Policy Center today published The Total Portfolio Approach: A Practical Guide for Navigating the Transition
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CIAA SAAC Summer Summit Develops Student-Athlete Leaders and Announces 2026-27 Leadership Team
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 29 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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CIAA SAAC Summer Summit Develops Student-Athlete Leaders and Announces 2026-27 Leadership Team
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (July 27, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) welcomed Student-Athlete Advisory Committee representatives from across the conference to Charlotte for the 2026 CIAA SAAC Summer Summit, held July 22-24.
The three-d
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Consumer Action for a Strong Economy Issues Commentary to PJ Media: States Must Close the Junk Science Loophole
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 30 -- Consumer Action for a Strong Economy issued the following excerpts of a commentary on July 29, 2026, to PJ Media:
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CASE Op-Ed in PJ Media: States Must Close the Junk Science Loophole
For a plaintiff's attorney searching for a windfall payday, highly credible and fact-based expert testimony is always a plus, but it is hardly a necessity. Thanks to lax judges who fail to properly scrutinize expert testimony and allow pure nonsense to reach the ears of a jury
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Courtney Statement on New $76.6 Billion Contract Awards to Electric Boat for Block VI Virginia-Class and Build II Columbia-Class Construction
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Courtney Statement on New $76.6 Billion Contract Awards to Electric Boat for Block VI Virginia-Class and Build II Columbia-Class Construction
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NORWICH, CT - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee and a senior Member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, released the following statement after the Navy officially
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D.C. National Guard Major Pleads Guilty to Immigration Fraud Scheme and to Theft of Government Money
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release:
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D.C. National Guard Major Pleads Guilty to Immigration Fraud Scheme and to Theft of Government Money
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WASHINGTON - Collin L. Welch, 40, of Arlington, Virginia, a Major in the D.C. National Guard, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court to unlawfully inducing aliens to enter and remain in the United States and to theft of about $54,000 in government money, announce
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Del. A.G. Jennings Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
DOVER, Delaware, July 30 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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AG Jennings files lawsuit challenging unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funding
Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that she has joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds--specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds--to coerce states into complyi
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Doug Marcello Receives Trucking Federation's Prestigious Halladay Award
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 28 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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Doug Marcello Receives Trucking Federation's Prestigious Halladay Award
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Washington - Today, the American Trucking Associations announced that Doug Marcello, a shareholder with the Saxton & Stump law firm, was recognized by the Trucking Associations Executive Council with the J.R. "Bob" Halladay Award.
Presented to individuals who have made significant cont
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Federal Register: DEA Issues Information Collection Notice on Suspicious Orders of Controlled Substances
WASHINGTON, July 29 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration issued the following information collection:
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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Department of Justice (DOJ), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected
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General Dynamics Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Financial Results
RESTON, Virginia, July 29 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Dynamics issued the following news release:
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General Dynamics Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Financial Results
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* Revenue $14.1 billion, up 8.1% versus prior year
* Diluted EPS $4.24, up 13.4% versus prior year
* $1.9 billion cash from operating activities, 162% of net earnings
* 1.4-to-1 book-to-bill, with strong order activity in all segments
RESTON, Va. - General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) today reported second-qu
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Greenville County Square exhibit celebrates Furman Bicentennial, people and places
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, July 29 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Greenville County Square exhibit celebrates Furman Bicentennial, people and places
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An exhibit celebrating Furman University's Bicentennial is on display at Greenville County Square through mid-August. In "The Promised Land: A Bicentennial Celebration of Furman and Greenville," six dual-sided panels follow Furman's 1850 arrival to Greenville and highlight Furman figures who have impacted the city and t
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ICYMI: Governor Spanberger Highlights New Funding for Firefighter Cancer Screenings
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 29 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Governor Spanberger Highlights New Funding for Firefighter Cancer Screenings
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RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger highlighted a new grant program -funded through an amendment the Governor proposed to the Commonwealth's biennial budget -which invests $2 million each year to support localities and departments in providing cancer screenings for career firefighters. The budg
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Incoming USA Rice Chair Owen Meets with Speaker Johnson on Rice Trade and Economic Assistance
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 29 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news:
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Incoming USA Rice Chair Owen Meets with Speaker Johnson on Rice Trade and Economic Assistance
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OIL CITY, LA - As August recess began for the U.S. House of Representatives, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson requested a small roundtable style gathering of farmers back in his home district, Louisiana's 4th, with the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation and Louisiana commodity leaders.
Joh
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JEN KIGGANS DID THAT: "Hampton Roads Consumers Face Return of $4 Gas"
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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JEN KIGGANS DID THAT: "Hampton Roads Consumers Face Return of $4 Gas"
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Hampton Roads families are continuing to struggle with rising gas prices because vulnerable Republican Congresswoman Jen Kiggans has repeatedly voted in favor of Donald Trump's reckless war in Iran.
REMINDER: Kiggans was caught red-handed scrubbing her campaign website to remove promises of cutting inflation a
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Kaine and Warner Applaud Senate Committee Passage of Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine and Warner Applaud Senate Committee Passage of Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark R. Warner (both D-VA) applauded the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's passage of the bipartisan, bicameral Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act, which would issue a right-of-way to add an emergency route and road to enhance public safety in Winter
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Kaine Statement on Awarding of Submarine Contracts to Newport News Shipbuilding
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine Statement on Awarding of Submarine Contracts to Newport News Shipbuilding
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Ranking Member of the SASC Subcommittee on Seapower, released the following statement after the Department of the Navy awarded two contracts of $76.6 billion for the construction of Virginia\- and Columbia-
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Kent State Researcher Selected for US Department of Energy Genesis Mission Award to Mine Decades of River Data for Critical Minerals
KENT, Ohio, July 29 -- Kent State University posted the following news:
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Kent State Researcher Selected for US Department of Energy Genesis Mission Award to Mine Decades of River Data for Critical Minerals
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A Kent State University researcher has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy for an inaugural Genesis Mission award to develop an artificial intelligence framework capable of locating critical minerals using 50 years of the nation's water-quality records.
David Costello, P
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Mars Strengthens its European mint supply Chain Through the Shubh Mint Program
MCLEAN, Virginia, July 30 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release:
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Mars strengthens its European mint supply chain through the Shubh Mint program
* Mars is integrating menthol sourced through its Shubh Mint program into its European chewing gum supply chain, supplying factories in the U.K. and Poland.
* The program has now engaged more than 24,000 farmers in India, helping more than double their mint incomes whi
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McClellan Announces Launch of the 2026 Congressional App Challenge for Virginia's Fourth
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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McClellan Announces Launch of the 2026 Congressional App Challenge for Virginia's Fourth
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced the launch of the 2026 Congressional App Challenge for all middle and high school students in Virginia's Fourth Congressional District. This annual competition challenges students to create an original software application writ
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Minn. Employment & Economic Development Dept. Awards $1.9M for Seven Contamination Cleanup and Investigation Projects
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 30 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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DEED Awards $1.9M for Seven Contamination Cleanup and Investigation Projects
Today, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced $1.9 million for seven contamination cleanup and investigation projects statewide.
These grants support the investigation or clean-up of more than 18 acres of contaminated land
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NASA Awards 2026 Innovative Technology Concepts
PASADENA, California, July 30 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news:
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NASA Awards 2026 Innovative Technology Concepts
JPL is leading three of the 18 visionary concepts awarded funding by an innovation incubator program at NASA.
The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program has created 18 new awards to support visionary ideas to improve aerospace technologies in areas ranging from the exploration of the solar system to understanding the universe.
Th
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National Association of Chain Drug Stores: Employer Playbook Positions Pharmacies as a Powerful Lever Against Rising Healthcare Costs
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 29 (TNSrep) -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release:
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New Employer Playbook Positions Pharmacies as a Powerful Lever Against Rising Healthcare Costs
Guide gives HR and benefits leaders a step-by-step roadmap to expand employee access to care and lower costs through local pharmacies.
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With employer healthcare costs projected to rise approximately 9% in 2026 and access to care growing more uneven, American employers ar
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New director brings global perspective to VIMS Eastern Shore Laboratory
GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, July 29 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science posted the following news:
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New director brings global perspective to VIMS Eastern Shore Laboratory
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#Stacy Krueger-Hadfield becomes fifth director in field station's rich history
On July 1, Stacy Krueger-Hadfield officially became director at William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory (VIMS ESL), marking the start of a new chapter at one of the nation's pre
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New Research: Oral Semaglutide Reduced Heavy Drinking in Adults with Alcohol Use Disorder
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 29 [Category: Psychiatry/Psychology] -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release:
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New Research: Oral Semaglutide Reduced Heavy Drinking in Adults with Alcohol Use Disorder
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Oral semaglutide reduced heavy drinking, alcohol craving, and alcohol-related problems among treatment-seeking adults with alcohol use disorder, according to a randomized clinical trial published in the American Journal of Psychiatry.
GLP-1
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Ninety Teachers Participate in National Education Initiative at Library of Congress
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news:
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Ninety Teachers Participate in National Education Initiative at Library of Congress
Selected Teachers Represent 21 States
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Ninety educators from across the United States participated in the 2026 Library of Congress Summer Teacher Institute, part of the Teaching with Primary Sources program. The educators were chosen from a pool of nearly 200 applicants.
Each year, the Library of Congress provides the opportuni
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NWTF Biologist Leads Longleaf Partnership Council for 2026
EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, July 30 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release:
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NWTF Biologist Leads Longleaf Partnership Council for 2026
Halfway through his term as Chair of the Longleaf Partnership Council, Ricky Lackey, district biologist for the National Wild Turkey Federation, continues to bolster partnerships, align strategies and implement innovative solutions to move the needle forward for longleaf pine restoration across the Southeast.
"Knowing th
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POLITICO Names Lauren Fedor Senior Politics Reporter
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 29 -- Politico issued the following statement on July 28, 2026:
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POLITICO Names Lauren Fedor Senior Politics Reporter
Announcement from Editorial Director of Politics and Polling, Jonathan Lai, Executive Editor of Washington, Julia Marsh and Senior Executive Editor of North America, Alex Burns:
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We're thrilled to announce that Lauren Fedor will join POLITICO as a senior politics reporter, boosting our reporting firepower during an extraordinary moment i
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF UPCOMING ACCREDITATION REVIEW VISIT BY THE ACEN
DUBLIN, Virginia, July 29 -- New River Community College posted the following news release:
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF UPCOMING ACCREDITATION REVIEW VISIT BY THE ACEN
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The New River Community College wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for initial accreditation of its AAS Prelicensure RN nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share you comments about the program in person at a meeting s
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Regional AEMT partnership producing early success for EMS workforce
DUBLIN, Virginia, July 29 -- New River Community College posted the following news release:
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Regional AEMT partnership producing early success for EMS workforce
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A new community college regional partnership to expand Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) training is already producing impressive results, helping strengthen the emergency medical services workforce across Southwest Virginia.
New River Community College, in collaboration with Central Virginia Community College (CVC
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RISE Modular Strengthens Executive Leadership Team With Two Experienced Leaders to Support National Expansion
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 30 -- The Modular Building Institute issued the following news release:
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RISE Modular Strengthens Executive Leadership Team with Two Experienced Leaders to Support National Expansion
RISE Modular has reached an important milestone in its growth, expanding its executive leadership team to support increasing demand for volumetric modular construction nationwide. As the company continues to grow its portfolio of multifamily and hospitality projects across mul
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Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee Sets Aug. 5 Business Meeting
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued the following information for a business meeting at 10 a.m. on Aug. 5, 2026, at 342 Dirksen Senate Office Building:
AGENDA
Legislation
1. S. Res. ____, an original resolution regarding Contempt of Congress;
2. S. 2732, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2025;
3. S. 2733, Duplication Scoring Act of 2025;
4. S. 252/H.R. 1515, Guidance Out Of Darkness (GOOD) Act;
5. S. 164/H.R. 77, Midnight Rules Relie
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Senate Intel Vice Chair Warner on Confirmation of Jay Clayton to Be DNI
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on July 28, 2026:
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Senate Intel Vice Chair Warner on Confirmation of Jay Clayton to be DNI
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement:
"The Director of National Intelligence has one of the most important jobs in government: providing the president and policymakers with objective, independent intelligence and coordinating the
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Six Beagles Rescued From Laboratory Nightmare Find Loving Homes
NORFOLK, Virginia, July 30 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
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Six Beagles Rescued From Laboratory Nightmare Find Loving Homes
Fort Collins, Colo. - A new PETA video released today captures the remarkable journey of six beagles rescued from perpetual imprisonment at Red Beast Enterprises, a chaotic animal testing laboratory in Fort Collins, to life as beloved family members, free from pain and fear.
The video follows Poppy, Ivy, Leo, Galile
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Squire Patton Boggs refreshes US office and practice leadership
TYSONS, Virginia, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Squire Patton Boggs refreshes US office and practice leadership
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Squire Patton Boggs has announced a series of leadership appointments across four US offices and one of its global practice groups.
The appointments include:
* Keith Shumate as Managing Partner of the firm's Columbus office.
* Alethia Nancoo as Managing Partner of the Washington, DC office.
* Francesc
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Steele Chapter Leader Earns Education Excellence Award
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 29 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release:
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Steele Chapter Leader Earns Education Excellence Award
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The Virginia Department of Education recognized Tony Frazier, vice president for aerospace education for the D.W. Steele Sr. Chapter of the Air & Space Forces Association and Virginia AFA Teacher of the Year, with a statewide education award.
On June 11, Frazier was honored in Richmond as the Regio
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Sweet Briar College: From Hive to High Score - Karissa Boyce '28 Earns Rare Perfect Score on State Beekeeping Exam
SWEET BRIAR, Virginia, July 27 -- Sweet Briar College issued the following news:
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From Hive to High Score: Karissa Boyce '28 Earns Rare Perfect Score on State Beekeeping Exam
Willits Fellow leverages Sweet Briar education to pass apprentice-level beekeepers exam.
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In June, Karissa Boyce '28 not only passed the Virginia State Beekeepers Association's Virginia Master Beekeepers apprentice-level exam, but earned a rare perfect score.
A two-time Willits Summer Food Systems Fellow, Kariss
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The Vision Council Guides the Optical Industry Through New Section 301 Tariffs on 60 Trading Partners
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 28 [Category: Health Care] -- The Vision Council posted the following news release:
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The Vision Council Guides the Optical Industry Through New Section 301 Tariffs on 60 Trading Partners
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Alexandria, VA (July 28, 2026) - As the leading advocate and resource for the vision community, The Vision Council is helping members navigate yet another shift in U.S. trade policy. The existing Section 122 tariffs that had assessed a 10% duty on imports expired Friday, Jul
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards Cherokee National Forest debris removal contract
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, July 29 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news:
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards Cherokee National Forest debris removal contract
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Erwin, Tenn. (July 29, 2026) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District has awarded a critical contract to safely and effectively remove debris deposited by Hurricane Helene on federally owned lands and waters within the Cherokee National Forest.
Late Friday, July 24, USACE awarded the $33.7
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UNC: Newsworthy From the School of Medicine, Week of July 24-30
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, July 30 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following wrap-up Newsworthy for Week of July 24-30, 2026:
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Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of July 24 - July 30
The below clickable headlines link directly to outside media outlets, which featured UNC School of Medicine faculty starting Friday, July 24, 2026.
Psychologist urges parents to watch for early signs of suicidal thoughts in young children (https://turnto10.com/
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University of Mary Washington's Summer Science Institute Showcases Student Discovery From Lab to Lectern
FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, July 30 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news:
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UMW's Summer Science Institute Showcases Student Discovery From Lab to Lectern
By Sarah Hertz Mahoney
One by one, University of Mary Washington students stepped to the podium or stood beside posters, ready to present the results of 10 weeks of intensive research to faculty, classmates and judges. As the symposium progressed, students grew increasingly confident, discussing their findings a
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University of Virginia College at Wise: Lydeana Martin Honored With Sandy Ratliff Community Champion Award
WISE, Virginia, July 30 -- The University of Virginia College at Wise issued the following news:
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Lydeana Martin Honored with Sandy Ratliff Community Champion Award
This summer, Lydeana Martin, AICP, MBA, Community & Economic Development Director for Floyd County, attended the annual Southwest Virginia Economic Forum, held at the University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA Wise), alongside other community leaders, economic development professionals and regional stakeholders. While Mart
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University of Virginia Health: Deadly Brain Tumors Show Vulnerability to New Sound Wave Approach
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 29 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release:
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Deadly Brain Tumors Show Vulnerability to New Sound Wave Approach
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In a promising sign for the potential of focused sound waves to improve care for brain tumors, UVA Health researchers have determined that tumors called gliomas may be even more receptive to targeted drug delivery than normal brain tissue.
While the research is still in its early stages, the findings help allay conce
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University of Virginia: Manning Institute's Biomedical 'SPARK Tank' Has the Goal of Saving Lives
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 30 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news:
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Manning Institute's biomedical 'SPARK Tank' has the goal of saving lives
By Mike Mather, mike.mather@virginia.edu
UVA Health dermatologist Dr. Carolyn Lee often dispenses classic advice: Wear sunscreen to prevent skin cancer. But what if there were a cancer-fighting lotion to reverse damage from sun exposure?
In a few years, there might be.
Lee is creating a cream containing an ingre
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Utility Meters and Submeters Applications
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 29 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Utility Meters and Submeters Applications
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By Andrei Moldoveanu, NEMA Technical Fellow, Building Infrastructure
SM31000 Series standards from NEMA form the cornerstone for proper design and testing of new sub-metering technology entering the market. This was regardless of each tenant's individual use. There are no specific submetering s
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VCU Fuels New and Emerging Research Endeavors and Cross-campus Collaboration With 2026 Quest Fund Awards
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 29 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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VCU fuels new and emerging research endeavors and cross-campus collaboration with 2026 Quest Fund awards
These competitive internal grants empower faculty to launch pilot studies, restart research programs and drive transdisciplinary discoveries.
By Emily Komornik, Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation
Often a breakthrough is sparked when a compelling idea is given the resourc
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VCU Graduate Certificate Helps Professionals Harness AI in the Workplace
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 29 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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New VCU graduate certificate helps professionals harness AI in the workplace
Designed for working professionals, the 12-credit online graduate certificate helps students apply artificial intelligence to solve real-world challenges without a technical background.
By Konrad Solberg
Keeping pace with artificial intelligence can feel daunting for professionals across all career levels, who may think
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VCU: Summit Introduces Richmond-area Students to Dental Careers
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 30 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Summit introduces Richmond-area students to dental careers
To broaden representation in the field, the hands-on event at the VCU School of Dentistry highlights 'pathways that they may not have otherwise known existed.'
By Haley Tenore
Dental care, mentorship and representation were aligned in Richmond this month like a toothy grin, including at a youth summit at the Virginia Commonwealth Univers
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Warner, Kaine, and Subramanyam Applaud Major Investment to Dulles
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner, Kaine, and Subramanyam Applaud Major Investment to Dulles
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) applauded an announcement from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) and United Airlines to invest at least $20 billion to upgrade Washington Dulles International Airport.
"These investm
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Warner, Kaine, and Subramanyam Applaud Major Investment to Dulles
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Warner, Kaine, and Subramanyam Applaud Major Investment to Dulles
Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) applauded an announcement from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) and United Airlines to invest at least $20 billion to upgrade Washington Dulles International Airport.
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Young: China's Actions Show Why We Need to Build American Ships
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young: China's Actions Show Why We Need to Build American Ships
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) spoke on the Senate floor about recent reports that indicate China is retrofitting cargo ships with deadly weapons, including long-range strike and surface-to-air missiles, drone launching systems, and radar and tracking syst
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