Thursday - September 3, 2026

News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors

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'Soy Is for Soldiers!' PETA Urges Pentagon's 'High T' Department of War to Ditch Milk as "Baby Food"
NORFOLK, Virginia, July 30 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 'Soy Is for Soldiers!' PETA Urges Pentagon's 'High T' Department of War to Ditch Milk as "Baby Food" Washington - In line with the Pentagon's pursuit of its new "High T Department of War," PETA dispatched a letter today to Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael P. Duffey, outlining a tactical strategy for supercharging soldier strength and stamina: ditch h  more
A longer, hotter reality surrounds marine heatwaves, new study finds
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * A longer, hotter reality surrounds marine heatwaves, new study finds * Anyone who has boiled a pot of water understands that it takes both time and energy to raise the temperature, so it may come as a surprise to learn that scientists have long treated marine heatwaves (MHWs) as isolated events. New research led by William & Mary's VIMS & Batten School is challenging that narrative by providing a framework to  more
ABI Applauds Senate Passage of 'Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026'
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * ABI Applauds Senate Passage of "Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026" The American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) applauds the Senate's passage yesterday of S. 3977, the "Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026." Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) introduced the bill with bipartisan support in March to permanently raise the debt limit back to $7.5 million for small bus  more
ACLU-Va.: Families Sue King George County School Board for Blocking LGBTQ+ Student Organization in Violation of the First Amendment
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Families sue King George County School Board for blocking LGBTQ+ student organization in violation of the First Amendment Today the ACLU of Virginia and Potomac Law Group filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of two students who were denied the opportunity to form a Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) at King George Middle School (KGMS) even as other noncurricular student   more
AFA Statement on Passing of Rep. Kay Granger
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Statement on Passing of Rep. Kay Granger * The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) mourns the passing of Rep. Kay Granger of Texas, whose nearly three-decade tenure in the House of Representatives included being chair of the House Appropriations Committee and time on its defense subcommittee. Rep. Granger was a strong supporter of the Air Force's crit  more
AG Brown sues to block Trump administration's latest round of illegal, price-inflating tariffs
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 3 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown sues to block Trump administration's latest round of illegal, price-inflating tariffs * In response to the Trump Administration's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses, a coalition of attorneys general including Attorney General Nick Brown, filed a lawsuit to block the tariffs. The case challenges the Administration's recent de  more
AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Protect Massachusetts Residents' Personal Information
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 3 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Protect Massachusetts Residents' Personal Information * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration broad access to the sensitive private inform  more
AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Illegal Tariffs
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 3 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Illegal Tariffs * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing her second lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase t  more
AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration to Protect Michigan Residents' Personal Information
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration to Protect Michigan Residents' Personal Information * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration broad access to the sensitive private information (PDF) of millions of families r  more
AG Nessel, Governor Whitmer Sue Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel, Governor Whitmer Sue Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Governor Gretchen Whitmer today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the Trump administration's latest effort to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the administration's recent   more
AG Rayfield Sues Trump to Protect Oregonians' Personal Information
SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 3 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield Sues Trump to Protect Oregonians' Personal Information * #AG Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Illegal Sharing of Millions of TANF Recipients' Private Data Attorney General Dan Rayfield today sued the Trump administration to stop a new policy that would give federal officials access to the private records of millions of individuals who rely on assistance for low-income families. Th  more
AIA Brings on Defense Industry Expert to International Affairs Team
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Brings on Defense Industry Expert to International Affairs Team * Arlington, Va. - The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) today announced that Sarah Crawford is joining the organization as Senior Director for International Affairs after stints in the federal government and within the defense industry as a trade expert. "Foreign defense sales are no longe  more
AIA Statement on FAA Certification of the Boeing 737 MAX-7
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Statement on FAA Certification of the Boeing 737 MAX-7 * Arlington, VA - The Aerospace Industries Association today released the following statement after the Federal Aviation Administration announced it had issued an amended type certificate for the Boeing 737 MAX-7: "The Aerospace Industries Association applauds the Federal Aviation Administration's issuan  more
America First Policy Institute Issues Commentary to Newsweek: New York's Data Center Moratorium is Nonsense Policy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Aug. 4, 2026, by senior fellow Joel Thayer and senior analyst Cole Salvador, both of the AI and Emerging Technology Policy, to Newsweek: * * * New York's Data Center Moratorium is Nonsense Policy The state of New York wants to cede the AI race to China. On July 14, the governor signed an executive order implementing the country's first moratorium on new large data centers. For the next y  more
America's Electroindustry Supports 2.35 Million Jobs and More Than $375 Billion for U.S. Economy
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * America's Electroindustry Supports 2.35 Million Jobs and More Than $375 Billion for U.S. Economy * ARLINGTON, Va. -The U.S. electroindustry is playing an increasingly critical role in meeting rising electricity demand, strengthening the domestic industrial base, and powering America's future, according to new analysis from the National Ele  more
American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary Entitled Michigan Senate Race Disaster
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * Michigan Senate Race Disaster Will an establishment Democrat or a very progressive candidate be the party's choice for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan? Polls show that the more Left-leaning candidate, Abdul El-Sayed, endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders (VT) and AOC (NY-14), is leading U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (MI-11) as Michigan voters head to the vo  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Illegal Tariffs
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 5 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Kris Mayes today co-led a coalition of attorneys general in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 80 cou  more
Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration for a Third Time over Its Illegal Tariffs
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration for a Third Time over Its Illegal Tariffs * Still illegal, will still make life more expensive for Americans OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration challenging its new efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and busin  more
Attorney General Bonta Supports Lawsuit Challenging IRS Sharing of Taxpayer Data with ICE
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Supports Lawsuit Challenging IRS Sharing of Taxpayer Data with ICE * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief yesterday opposing the sharing of personal sensitive taxpayer information by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Last year, the Community E  more
Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 80 countries  more
Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Protect Personal Data of 'Reach Up' Program Participants
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Protect Personal Data of 'Reach Up' Program Participants * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump Administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the Administration broad access to the sensitive private information of millions of familie  more
Attorney General Dan Rayfield Again Leads Coalition Suing to Stop Trump's Illegal Tariffs
SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 3 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Dan Rayfield Again Leads Coalition Suing to Stop Trump's Illegal Tariffs * #Trump's Unlawful Tariffs are Increasing Prices for Oregon Families Once again, President Trump is raising costs on everyday goods for Oregon families and small businesses and, once again, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is again stepping up to stop him. Today, AG Rayfield co-led a coalition of 25 st  more
Attorney General Hilgers Announces Settlement with Eight Opioid Manufacturers
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 3 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Announces Settlement with Eight Opioid Manufacturers * Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers has finalized Nebraska's settlement with eight generic opioid manufacturers for their role in contributing to the opioid epidemic in Nebraska. Attorney General Hilgers joined a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general in reaching this settlement, which will provi  more
Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * August 3, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York joined a coalition of 24 other states in suing the Trump administration for again implementing illegal tariffs on dozens of countries  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Latest Round of Unlawful Tariffs
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Latest Round of Unlawful Tariffs * Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson filed a second lawsuit on Monday against the federal government's attempt to place permanent unlawful tariffs on North Carolinians. In July, the government placed 10% to 12.5% tariffs on 80   more
Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to stop illegal sharing of private data of families receiving federal antipoverty benefits
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to stop illegal sharing of private data of families receiving federal antipoverty benefits * Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined with a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration broad access to the sensitive pri  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration again to stop illegal tariffs
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration again to stop illegal tariffs * Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the administration's recent decision to increase tariffs o  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL AGAIN SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP ILLEGAL TARIFFS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL AGAIN SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP ILLEGAL TARIFFS * Lawsuit Challenges Unlawful Tariffs That are Increasing Prices for Americans Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, today filed a third lawsuit over the Trump administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case   more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO PROTECT ILLINOIS RESIDENTS' PERSONAL INFORMATION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO PROTECT ILLINOIS RESIDENTS' PERSONAL INFORMATION * Raoul Takes Action to Stop Illegal Sharing of TANF Recipients' Private Data Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, today filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration b  more
Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 3 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs * Press Releases Lawsuit Challenges Unlawful Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on Americans (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and   more
Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Protect Connecticut Residents' Personal Information
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 3 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Protect Connecticut Residents' Personal Information * Press Releases AG Tong Takes Action to Stop Illegal Sharing of Millions of TANF Recipients' Private Data (Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over unlawful   more
Beyer Introduces Bill to Reinforce Legal Options Against Illegal Impoundments
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Introduces Bill to Reinforce Legal Options Against Illegal Impoundments * U.S. Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) today announced his introduction of the Restoring Accountability in Appropriations Act, which would empower private parties and the U.S. House of Representatives to prevent illegal delays and cancellations of federal grants. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (ICA) put in place clear   more
Board of Visitors elects new executive committee, reviews president's goals, welcomes new provost, and announces transformative gift
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 3 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Board of Visitors elects new executive committee, reviews president's goals, welcomes new provost, and announces transformative gift * At its first meeting of the new fiscal year, the George Mason University Board of Visitors discussed President Gregory Washington's goals for 2026-27, elected new leadership, announced a transformative gift for the College of Public Health, and officially welcomed new provos  more
Brad Warren to Become Dean of VCU Libraries and University Librarian
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Brad Warren to become dean of VCU Libraries and university librarian He joins VCU, effective Sept. 14, after leading Augusta University's library division. - Brad Warren has been selected as dean of VCU Libraries and university librarian after a national search. He will join Virginia Commonwealth University after serving as the inaugural dean of libraries at Augusta University in Georgia. Warren  more
Buckeyes Start 2026 at No. 1 In US LBM Coaches Poll
WACO, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Buckeyes Start 2026 at No. 1 In US LBM Coaches Poll * Ohio State is the preseason favorite to win the 2026 national title according to the coaches in the US LBM Coaches Poll. The Buckeyes will look to improve from their 12-2 record and quarterfinal playoff appearance from a year ago. Following Ohio State at No. 2 is Oregon. The Ducks ended the 2025 season ranked No. 4 with a 1  more
Case study winners share how the competition prepares students for public health careers
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Case study winners share how the competition prepares students for public health careers * Three George Mason University interdisciplinary teams placed in the 2026 National Case Study Competition in Health Education. Students share what they learned from the experience and why they recommend it to others. Three George Mason University interdisciplinary teams placed in the 2026   more
Celeste Ng and Stephen Graham Jones headline the 2026 Fall for the Book Festival
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 3 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Celeste Ng and Stephen Graham Jones headline the 2026 Fall for the Book Festival * Fall for the Book, Northern Virginia's largest literary festival, returns for the 28th year this October with bestselling authors Celeste Ng and Stephen Graham Jones as headliners. Taking place from October 6-10, the festival includes talks from local and national authors as well as events across the George Mason University c  more
Christendom College Mourns the Passing of Jack Murphy, Longtime Supporter of the Best Week Ever
FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Aug. 3 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom College Mourns the Passing of Jack Murphy, Longtime Supporter of the Best Week Ever * Christendom College mourns the passing of longtime benefactor and faithful friend of the college John F. "Jack" Murphy, who passed away peacefully at his home in Williamsburg, Virginia, on July 28, 2026. For years, Murphy generously supported Christendom's Best Week Ever high school summer program, making it po  more
CMS Launches New Affordable Weight-Loss Program
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * CMS Launches New Affordable Weight-Loss Program * The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program was launched by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on July 1, 2026, and offers temporary Medicare coverage to certain FDA-approved anti-obesity drugs for eligible Medicare beneficiaries. This temporary pilot program, which i  more
Computer Engineering Student Abdul-Majeed Hamidu '28 Selected as Harvard Du Bois Scholar
HAMPTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Computer Engineering Student Abdul-Majeed Hamidu '28 Selected as Harvard Du Bois Scholar * Prestigious undergraduate research fellowship continues Hampton University's growing presence in Harvard's HBCU research initiative HAMPTON, Va. - Hampton University student Abdul-Majeed Hamidu '28 was selected as a member of the second cohort of the prestigious Du Bois Scholars Program at Harvard University this summer,   more
DAF, Texas Space Commission establish strategic alliance to accelerate defense space innovation
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * DAF, Texas Space Commission establish strategic alliance to accelerate defense space innovation * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -The Department of the Air Force and the state of Texas partnered in a landmark collaborative agreement to accelerate the integration of commercial technologies into national security space architecture, July 30, 2026. As a result of this collaboration, the Air Force Research Laboratory e  more
Del. A.G. Jennings Sues to Block Trump Administration's Attempts to Hike Health Insurance Prices and Undermine ACA
DOVER, Delaware, Aug. 5 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * AG Jennings sues to block Trump Administration's attempts to hike health insurance prices and undermine ACA Attorney General Kathy Jennings today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to challenge a federal rule that once again illegally undermine  more
Democracy Forward: Challenge to DOGE's Unlawful Seizure of Payment System Data Advances
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Challenge to DOGE's Unlawful Seizure of Payment System Data Advances Court Rejects Government's Request to Dismiss Case Brought by Privacy Group - In an order denying the Trump-Vance administration's motion to dismiss in Electronic Privacy Information Center v. Office   more
DNC Congratulates Elaine Luria on Her Victory in the Democratic Primary for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * DNC Congratulates Elaine Luria on Her Victory in the Democratic Primary for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District The DNC congratulates Elaine Luria on her victory in the Democratic primary for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District -- a race that will help flip the House of Representatives in November. In response to Elaine Luria's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the follow  more
DNC Congratulates Shannon Taylor on Her Victory in the Democratic Primary for Virginia's 1st Congressional District
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * DNC Congratulates Shannon Taylor on Her Victory in the Democratic Primary for Virginia's 1st Congressional District The DNC congratulates Shannon Taylor on her victory in the Democratic primary for Virginia's 1st Congressional District -- a race that will help flip the House of Representatives in November. In response to Shannon Taylor's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the   more
DNC Congratulates Tom Perriello on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for Virginia's 5th Congressional District
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * DNC Congratulates Tom Perriello on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for Virginia's 5th Congressional District The DNC congratulates Tom Perriello on his victory in the Democratic primary for Virginia's 5th Congressional District -- a race that will help flip the House of Representatives in November. In response to Tom Perriello's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the fol  more
Dr. Karl Roeper Retires From Ferrum College Faculty
FERRUM, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Ferrum College issued the following news: * * * Dr. Karl Roeper Retires from Ferrum College Faculty Associate Professor of Media and Communication Karl Roeper has retired after fifteen years of teaching and academic leadership on the Ferrum College faculty. He has served a remarkable number of programs and organizations across the campus and community by sharing his skills with audio and video engineering and broadcasting. Karl Roeper in graduation line of facult  more
Eckerd Professor Among 66 Co-Authors Sounding the Alarm on Frontier Threats in Indigenous Amazonia
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Aug. 4 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * Eckerd Professor Among 66 Co-Authors Sounding the Alarm on Frontier Threats in Indigenous Amazonia It was a "master class in collaboration," says Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Amanda Hoffman-Hall, Ph.D., who co-authored a recently published research paper with 65 other authors across 57 institutions. "Spiralling frontier threats in Indigenous Amazonia" brings attention to the critical nature of   more
Election Month Ruling By Supreme Court Regrettable
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following news release: * * * Election Month Ruling By Supreme Court Regrettable * Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling in Watson v. Republican National Committee: "In an apparent bid to avert Democrats' threatened Supreme Court packing scheme, Republican-appointed justices John   more
Embry Riddle Aviation Maintenance SkillBridge Program Celebrates 1,000th Graduate
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Aug. 5 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Embry Riddle Aviation Maintenance SkillBridge Program Celebrates 1,000th Graduate Author: Seth Robbins Brandon Arthur spent years in the Army working on Apache helicopters, removing rotor systems, repairing engines and testing systems. Looking to apply his extensive knowledge to the civilian aviation world, he enrolled in Embry Riddle's Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) SkillBridge Pro  more
EPA Proposes Changes to Diesel Selective Catalytic Reduction Inducement Requirements
HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * EPA Proposes Changes to Diesel Selective Catalytic Reduction Inducement Requirements * On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed significant revisions to its diesel Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) inducement requirements, including requirements applicable to model year 2027 and later heavy-duty highway engines and vehicles. The prop  more
EPA Releases Virginia Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Emissions Data for 2025 Compliance Review
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released data showing Virginia exceeded its 2025 assurance level under the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule nitrogen oxides Ozone Season Group 2E Trading Program, triggering a preliminary requirement for owners and operators of affected power units to surrender 140 additional emissions allowances. The notice says Virginia units reported nitrogen oxides emissions that surpassed the state's assurance level by 70 tons during   more
Experts Evaluate Alarming State of U.S. Sugar Economy
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Agriculture] -- The American Sugar Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Experts Evaluate Alarming State of U.S. Sugar Economy * VAIL, CO - American sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers are facing increasing pressures, threatening the viability of a critical domestic industry. Farm economists and other sugar industry stakeholders discussed these challenges and the importance of maintaining a strong American sugar industry during panels at the Int  more
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond: "What Unemployment Insurance Claims Can -- and Cannot -- Tell Us"
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following economic brief (No. 26-24) in July 2026 by Claudia Macaluso entitled "What Unemployment Insurance Claims Can -- and Cannot -- Tell Us". Here are the key takeaways: * * * Fewer people are losing their jobs: New claims for unemployment benefits are down, while the workforce covered by unemployment benefits has grown by 13 million since 2022. People aren't leaving the benefit rolls faster: The week  more
First-of-its-Kind Grazing School Will Bring Tribal Buffalo Managers, Ranchers Together
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 3 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * First-of-its-Kind Grazing School Will Bring Tribal Buffalo Managers, Ranchers Together * The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Buffalo Authority Corporation will host the first-ever buffalo grazing school August 4th to 6th for current and future Tribal herd managers and Tribal buffalo ranchers. About two dozen participants from multiple Tribal Nations across the United States will gather  more
Full Privatization of U.S. Airports: Potential Issues & Options for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49041) on July 22, 2026, entitled "Full Privatization of U.S. Airports: Potential Issues and Options for Congress" by transportation and industry analyst Rachel Y. Tang. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY In 1996, Congress established the Airport Privatization Pilot Program (Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 1996; P.L. 104-264, Sec.149). The program was established to increase access to s  more
Global Business Travel Spending to Hit Record $1.71 Trillion in 2026, While Trips Reach 1.84 Billion, Says GBTA Forecast
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 3 [Category: Travel] (TNSrep) -- The Global Business Travel Association posted the following news release: * * * Global Business Travel Spending to Hit Record $1.71 Trillion in 2026, While Trips Reach 1.84 Billion, Says GBTA Forecast * GBTA's latest Business Travel Index report shows spending gains driven by higher prices as geopolitical uncertainty and transportation pressures weigh on the outlook Global business travel spending is forecast to reach a record $1.7  more
Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that New York joined a coalition of 24 other states to sue the Trump Administration for once again implementing illegal tariffs that will raise costs for hard working families and bus  more
Governor Spanberger Launches Application for Governor's Community Partnership Council on Corrections
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Launches Application for Governor's Community Partnership Council on Corrections * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that applications for the Governor's Community Partnership Council on Corrections are now open -a new advisory council dedicated to advancing meaningful reforms within the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) by hearing d  more
Grassroots Advocacy Month 2026: Calling Our Federal Family to Action
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Grassroots Advocacy Month 2026: Calling Our Federal Family to Action * The strength of NARFE has always been its people. Throughout the past year, we've seen members of our federal family-and supporters across the country-stand together in defense of the dedicated public servants who serve our nation every day. Friends, ne  more
Hampton Cup '26: President Darrell K. Williams '83 Strengthens Global Partnerships During Visit to University of Greenwich
HAMPTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Hampton Cup '26: President Darrell K. Williams '83 Strengthens Global Partnerships During Visit to University of Greenwich * Summer series highlights Hampton University's expanding international footprint through leadership, scholarship and global engagement HAMPTON, Va. -As Hampton University reflects on a summer defined by international engagement, President Darrell K. Williams' visit to the University of Gre  more
Hampton's Commitment to Student Success Earns National Recognition in Forbes' Inaugural HBCU Rankings
HAMPTON, Virginia, Aug. 3 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Hampton's Commitment to Student Success Earns National Recognition in Forbes' Inaugural HBCU Rankings * University recognized among the nation's top five private HBCUs in Forbes' first-ever HBCU college ratings HAMPTON, Va. (Aug. 3, 2026) -Hampton University's longstanding commitment to preparing graduates for leadership, professional success and meaningful careers has earned national recognition as the Univers  more
Hilton Brings Canopy Hotels to South East Asia With Canopy Bangkok Sukhumvit
MCLEAN, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Brings Canopy Hotels to South East Asia with Canopy Bangkok Sukhumvit * Canopy Bangkok Sukhumvit marks Canopy's first hotel in South East Asia. * Less than a 10 minute walk from the Asoke BTS Skytrain and Sukhumvit MRT stations, the hotel offers easy access to Bangkok's dining, retail, nightlife, and business districts. * With public spaces designed by award-winning interior design studio A  more
ICYMI: Chicago Tribune Highlights 25-Year Fight for the Dream Act, Led By Dreamers and Sen. Durbin
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- TheDream.US, a college and career success program for immigrant youth, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Chicago Tribune Highlights 25-Year Fight for the Dream Act, Led By Dreamers and Sen. Durbin New feature chronicles Senator Dick Durbin's decades of advocacy and TheDream.US's symbolic graduation calling on Congress to finally pass the Dream Act - Washington, DC - In a new feature published Sunday, the Chicago Tribune chronicle  more
Institute for Justice: Former Attorneys General, Business Associations, and Former Department of Labor Leaders Support Family Farm's Supreme Court Case
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Former Attorneys General, Business Associations, and Former Department of Labor Leaders Support Family Farm's Supreme Court Case In its fall term, the U.S. Supreme Court will consider a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Department of Labor's agency court system. New Jersey family farm Sun Valley Orchards successfully challenged the in-house courts in a case brought by the Institute  more
Kaine Statement On Voting Against Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement On Voting Against Continuing Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, voted against proceeding to a continuing resolution to extend government funding through December 11: "The funding resolution negotiated by Senate Appropriations leaders has much good substance that would, in normal times, earn my vote. But  more
Kaine, Van Hollen, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Prevent Further Atrocities in Sudan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Van Hollen, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Prevent Further Atrocities in Sudan * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined a group of his colleagues led by Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) in pressing the State Department to use its leverage to prevent further atrocities in Sudan and help bring the war to an end. In a let  more
Kane Webb selected as International Rice Festival Honoree
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * Kane Webb selected as International Rice Festival Honoree * Crowley, LA -The 89th International Rice Festival Board of Directors has selected USA Rice Director of Field Services Kane Webb as this year's Honoree, joining the Presidential Party for the 2026 festivities. Kane works closely with Louisiana's rice growers' organizations, rice mills, and rice merchants, while supporting rice  more
Leading Energy Lawyer Mustafa Ostrander Joins McGuireWoods in D.C.
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Leading Energy Lawyer Mustafa Ostrander Joins McGuireWoods in D.C. Former FERC Attorney Brings Regulatory and Transactional Experience to Top-Ranked National Practice - Mustafa Ostrander, an accomplished energy regulatory lawyer with more than 20 years of experience advising industry clients on compliance and transactional matters, has joined McGuireWoods as a partner in Washington, D.C. Ostran  more
Leonardo DRS Signs Agreement for New Brookfield, Connecticut, Facility to Support Growth of Naval Power Systems Business
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Leonardo DRS, a company that says it provides advanced defense technology to U.S. national security customers and allies around the world, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Leonardo DRS Signs Agreement for New Brookfield, Connecticut, Facility to Support Growth of Naval Power Systems Business New 141,000-square-foot facility will consolidate operations from three Connecticut sites, strengthening support for critical U.S. Navy programs and   more
M&T Bank Appoints Ryan Stanton as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 4 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * M&T Bank Appoints Ryan Stanton as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Veteran corporate affairs leader joins M&T to strengthen communications, stakeholder engagement and government affairs efforts Ryan Stanton, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, M&T Bank - BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 4, 2026 -M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE: MTB) today announced that industry veteran   more
McGuireWoods Advises Exeter Street Capital Partners in Recapitalization of Price Circuits and Circuitronics
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Advises Exeter Street Capital Partners in Recapitalization of Price Circuits and Circuitronics McGuireWoods advised Exeter Street Capital Partners in its recapitalization of Price Circuits LLC and Circuitronics LLC, completed in partnership with Capitala Group, Five Points Capital and the Varghese family. The transaction -- Exeter's fourth platform investment -- launches a new buy-an  more
Modular Building Institute: New Edge Contractors Expands Leadership Team to Support Continued Growth
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- The Modular Building Institute issued the following news release: * * * New Edge Contractors Expands Leadership Team to Support Continued Growth As the firm expands its national footprint, New Edge is strengthening the leadership structure behind its commitment to proof over promise. - New Edge Contractors has expanded its leadership team to strengthen the organizational capacity behind continued growth across its two disciplines: Construction Management  more
Myrka Dellanos, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist and Tv Host, to Partner with LIBRE to Elevate Hispanic Community Campaigns
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * Myrka Dellanos, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist and Tv Host, to Partner with LIBRE to Elevate Hispanic Community Campaigns * #Media Icon to Join LIBRE's America 250th Anniversary Efforts, and Community Engagement Initiatives ARLINGTON, VA -The LIBRE Initiative today announced a new partnership with Emmy Award-winning journalist, television host, author Myrka Dellanos to amplify th  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Fights for Affordability Against Another Round of Illegal Tariffs
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport Fights for Affordability Against Another Round of Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a multistate coalition of 25 states in filing a second lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's   more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration to Protect New Jersey Residents' Personal Information
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Sues Trump Administration to Protect New Jersey Residents' Personal Information AG Davenport Takes Action to Stop Illegal Misuse of Millions of TANF Recipients' Private Data - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump Administration over unlawful   more
NASBE Offers Guide to Effective Student Board Membership
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Education] (TNSrep) -- The National Association of State Boards of Education posted the following news release: * * * NASBE Offers Guide to Effective Student Board Membership * Alexandria, VA-Twenty-four states have at least one student member serving on their state board of education, either in a voting or nonvoting capacity. But inclusion alone does not guarantee meaningful participation, and short terms do not allow much time to become effective in   more
New Analysis: California AI Copyright Bill Could Create Up to $19.9 Billion in Compliance Costs
MCLEAN, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, posted the following news: * * * New Analysis: California AI Copyright Bill Could Create Up to $19.9 Billion in Compliance Costs * Chamber of Progress released a new analysis today finding that California's AI Copyright Transparency Act (AB 412) could impose billions of dollars in costs on the state, AI developers, and research institutions, while  more
New Jersey Enacts Measures to Lower Electricity Costs and Address Data Center Demand
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * New Jersey Enacts Measures to Lower Electricity Costs and Address Data Center Demand By Grace Lowe, NASEO New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has signed three bills aimed at lowering electricity costs, increasing oversight of utility spending, and ensuring data centers pay for the infrastructure needed to serve them. The new laws, combined with other recent actions on energy affo  more
OPM Releases Guidance Regarding Collective Bargaining Agreements Following the Final Rule on Performance Appraisal Processes
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * OPM Releases Guidance Regarding Collective Bargaining Agreements Following the Final Rule on Performance Appraisal Processes * Last week, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released new guidance to federal agencies on collective bargaining agreements, following the recent issuance of a final rule that changes perform  more
R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 5 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. Today's lawsuit challenges the Admini  more
R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration to Protect Private Data of Families in Need
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 5 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration to Protect Private Data of Families in Need Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors in suing the Trump Administration over unlawful policy changes which would give the administration broad access to the sensitive private information of  more
Registration Open for The RV Technical Institute's Level 3 Electronic Workshop
HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Registration Open for The RV Technical Institute's Level 3 Electronic Workshop * Registration is open for the RV Technical Institute's final 2026 Level 3 workshop. Focusing on the electronic specialty, the workshop will take place from Wednesday, September 9 through Thursday, September 10. This is the last Level 3 workshop of the year. The course will be taught by: * Lippe  more
Rep. Ben Cline Reintroduces Legislation to Increase Opportunities for Veterans
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ben Cline Reintroduces Legislation to Increase Opportunities for Veterans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) reintroduced the Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2026, which would allow veterans the opportunity to pursue their small business and entrepreneurial aspirations by giving them access to resources through their federal government benefits. Congressman Cline issued the fo  more
Rep. John McGuire Hosts Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for Fifth District Tour
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire Hosts Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for Fifth District Tour * CHATHAM, VA -On Monday, Representative John McGuire (VA-05) hosted Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for a tour of Tranquility Grove Rehabilitation Center and the Virginia Tech Controlled Environment Agriculture Innovation Center. "Health starts from the inside  more
Rep. Shontel Brown Reaffirms Support for American Sugar Production, Leveling the Playing Field
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 3 [Category: Agriculture] -- The American Sugar Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Shontel Brown Reaffirms Support for American Sugar Production, Leveling the Playing Field * VAIL, CO - Rep. Shontel Brown (D-OH-11), Vice Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, addressed sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and industry representatives as they opened the 41st International Sweetener Symposium today in Colorado. The global sugar market is on  more
Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSrep) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026, with Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee: * * * Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families June Tally of Layoffs, Closures, and Harms to the American Health Care System Reveals Looming Crisis Following Republicans' Cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care   more
Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026, with Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee: * * * Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families June Tally of Layoffs, Closures, and Harms to the American Health Care System Reveals Looming Crisis Following Republicans' Cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act - S  more
SCC Misses Opportunity to Deliver the Virtual Power Plant Program Virginia Envisioned
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * SCC Misses Opportunity to Deliver the Virtual Power Plant Program Virginia Envisioned The program as approved does not properly compensate participants or hit the statutory goals outlined by the Community Energy Act. -  RICHMOND, VA - Today, the Virginia State Corporation Commission issued its final order approving Dominion Energy's virtual power plant pilot. While the Commission's o  more
Secretary Kennedy Brings 'Take Back Your Health Tour' to Southwest Virginia to Highlight Rural Health and Recovery
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Kennedy Brings 'Take Back Your Health Tour' to Southwest Virginia to Highlight Rural Health and Recovery * DANVILLE, VA -AUGUST 3 -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. today traveled to southwest Virginia as part of his "Take Back Your Health" tour to highlight Trump Administration's efforts to expand addiction recovery, stre  more
Space Force outlines acquisition wins amid ongoing department-wide transformation at Air and Space Summit
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Space Force outlines acquisition wins amid ongoing department-wide transformation at Air and Space Summit * ARLINGTON, Virginia - Thomas Ainsworth, acting assistant secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration, highlighted the Space Force's sweeping acquisition reforms successes amid the ongoing acquisition transformation, including enhance  more
Space Force selects technical direction agent for SBI program
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Space Force selects technical direction agent for SBI program * ARLINGTON, Virginia - The U.S. Space Force has selected Johns Hopkins University's Applied Physics Laboratory to serve as technical direction agent for the Space Force's Space-Based Interceptor program. In support of Golden Dome for America, the program is developing a proliferated Low-Earth Orbi  more
STAND UP AMERICA APPLAUDS GOV. SPANBERGER FOR RESTORING VOTING RIGHTS OF OVER 66,000 VIRGINIANS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following statement on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * STAND UP AMERICA APPLAUDS GOV. SPANBERGER FOR RESTORING VOTING RIGHTS OF OVER 66,000 VIRGINIANS RICHMOND - Stand Up America Executive Director Christina Harvey issued the following statement applauding Governor Abigail Spanberger f  more
Students from All 50 States Produce National Framework for AI in America's Schools
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 3 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * Students from All 50 States Produce National Framework for AI in America's Schools * BOSTON, MA AND ALEXANDRIA, VA \- Students representing all 50 states have developed a sweeping national framework for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in K-12 education, proposing protections for authentic learning, student privacy, fairness, human judgmen  more
This Great American Outdoors Day 2026, Urge Congress To Reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund
HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * This Great American Outdoors Day 2026, Urge Congress To Reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund * In recognition of Great American Outdoors Day, occurring today, August 4, 2026, the RV Industry Association is calling for the reauthorization of the Legacy Restoration Fund. Signed into law on this day in 2020, the Great American Outdoors Act created the Legacy Restoration Fund (  more
Today: PAC backs candidates in five states
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Today: PAC backs candidates in five states * The final stretch of primaries before November's general election kicks off this week. This includes Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington today, Tennessee Thursday, and Hawaii on Saturday. America's Credit Unions PAC is supporting four candidates in Kansas, 11 in Michigan, five in Missouri, eight in Virginia, and six in W  more
True Excellence & Entering the Next Chapter
HOUGHTON, New York, Aug. 4 -- Houghton University posted the following news: * * * True Excellence & Entering the Next Chapter * #True Excellence By Emily Fausnaught'24 When I think back on what first drew me to Houghton, I immediately think of the equestrian and London Honors programs. I was drawn to the opportunity to be challenged academically while also pursuing my passion for horses in a setting committed to faith and excellence. During my first visit, I was struck by the professional  more
U.S. News & World Report Announces 2026-2027 Best Hospitals, Introducing Regional Specialty Rankings to Help Patients Find Complex Care Close to Home
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. News & World Report Announces 2026-2027 Best Hospitals, Introducing Regional Specialty Rankings to Help Patients Find Complex Care Close to Home * Summary * 505 Best Regional Hospitals recognized across 49 states and Washington, D.C., for superior clinical outcomes. * Four new regional specialty rankings introduced in Cancer; Ca  more
U.S. News & World Report names VCU Medical Center No. 1 hospital in Virginia
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Medical] -- VCU Health, an academic medical center on the forefront of health care, providing patients with treatments and medical technology available, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. News & World Report names VCU Medical Center No. 1 hospital in Virginia * By Danielle Pierce Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center has been named a 2026-2027 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, ranking No. 1 in Virginia. "VCU Health is whe  more
U.S. News & World Report Names VCU Medical Center No. 1 Hospital in Virginia
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * U.S. News & World Report names VCU Medical Center No. 1 hospital in Virginia The report also recognized the hospital as the best in the metro Richmond area for the 16th consecutive year. Additionally, cardiology and orthopaedics are ranked among the nation's best. By Danielle Pierce Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center has been named a 2026-2027 Best Hospital by the U.S. News & World R  more
University of Virginia: Cavman Gone Wild - Former Mascot Now Supports National Geographic's Team
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Cavman gone wild: Former mascot now supports National Geographic's team By Andrew Ramspacher, fpa5up@virginia.edu Having played the role of Cavman while studying at the University of Virginia, Henry Maillet knows the value of a good disguise. The same person who'd head to class at the Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy dressed like any other student could later throw on a gi  more
USDA Deputy Secretary Details Trump Administration Work to Put American Farmers, Workers First
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Agriculture] -- The American Sugar Alliance issued the following news release: * * * USDA Deputy Secretary Details Trump Administration Work to Put American Farmers, Workers First * VAIL, CO - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Alexander Vaden emphasized President Donald Trump's continued commitment to putting American farmers and workers first in a keynote address yesterday at the International Sweetener Symposium. "We put   more
UVA Health Haymarket & Prince William Recognized by U.S. News
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * UVA Health Haymarket & Prince William Recognized by U.S. News * UVA Health has been recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Specialty rankings. UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center earned a High Performing Hospital designation for Knee Replacement and UVA Health Prince William Medical Center as a High Performing Hospital for Pacemaker Implantation. U.S. News & World Re  more
VCU Geriatrics-themed Escape Room Trains Health Sciences Students
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU geriatrics-themed escape room trains health sciences students Teams representing multiple health professions decipher clues and devise post-hospital plans for an older adult who has endured one of aging's biggest risks: suffering a fall. By Liz DeFluri A grocery list. A buckled carpet. Locked trunks. What in the "apartment" could shed light on the life of "Harold Parker," an 81-year-old who w  more
Vindman Introduces Legislation to Prevent Data Center Development Near Neighborhoods, Schools, & Parks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Introduces Legislation to Prevent Data Center Development Near Neighborhoods, Schools, & Parks * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today introduced legislation to prevent data center development near neighborhoods, schools, and parks. "Virginia should welcome innovation, but not at any cost. We need to ensure data centers pay their fair share and are built in places t  more
Vindman Opposes Terrible Deal to Hand Over Virginia's Energy Grid to NextEra, Jack Up Virginians' Utility Costs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Opposes Terrible Deal to Hand Over Virginia's Energy Grid to NextEra, Jack Up Virginians' Utility Costs * Vindman: "High energy bills already top the list of concerns for Virginians, and families across the Commonwealth will not be able to endure record-setting rate hikes on top of their existing burdens" WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today sent a letter to members  more
Virginia Tech Issues Q&A: Kristine Fallon is Preserving the Accomplishments of Women in Architecture
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following Q&A on Aug. 4, 2026, involving architect and innovator Kristine Fallon: * * * Kristine Fallon is preserving the accomplishments of women in architecture By Anne Kroemer Hoffman For architect and innovator Kristine Fallon M.Arch '77, preserving the future often begins with protecting the past. A pioneer in the application of information technology to architecture, engineering, and construction, Fallon spent more than four de  more
Virginia Tech: University Receives $20 Million Grant for Cloud-based Semiconductor Lab
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * University receives $20 million grant for cloud-based semiconductor lab By Hannah Williams A team of Virginia Tech researchers received a $20 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation to establish an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled cloud-based semiconductor laboratory. The Virginia Tech Programmable Cloud Laboratory (PCL) Node will allow the team to make the university's semiconductor faciliti  more
Volatile World Sugar Market Underscores Need for Level Playing Field, Fair Trade Rules for American Producers
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- The American Sugar Alliance issued the following news release: [Category: Agriculture] * * * Volatile World Sugar Market Underscores Need for Level Playing Field, Fair Trade Rules for American Producers * VAIL, CO - A panel of sugar industry experts detailed the extreme volatility that defines the world sugar market during a session at the International Sweetener Symposium yesterday. "The world supply of sugar is strong, but the global market environment is n  more
Walkinshaw Joins Colleagues to Protect Federal Workers Impacted by OPM Cyberattack
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw Joins Colleagues to Protect Federal Workers Impacted by OPM Cyberattack * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) joined Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), and colleagues in introducing the Reducing the Effects of the Cyberattack on OPM Victims Enduring Response and Protecting Identifiable Information (RECOVER PII) Act, legislati  more
Warner, Colleagues Press Trump Administration On Chaotic, Opaque Oversight Of New Artificial Intelligence Models
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Warner, Colleagues Press Trump Administration On Chaotic, Opaque Oversight Of New Artificial Intelligence Models U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, joined four Senate Democratic colleagues in pressing the Trump administration for answers about its unpredictable oversight of frontier artificial intelligence (AI) models and its opa  more
Warner, Kaine Applaud Over $1.7 Million in Federal Funding for Local Law Enforcement Agencies Across Virginia
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Warner, Kaine Applaud Over $1.7 Million in Federal Funding for Local Law Enforcement Agencies Across Virginia U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $1,716,459 in federal funding to help local law enforcement agencies across Virginia strengthen public safety through upgraded equipment, specialized training, and enhanced emergency response capabilities. Awarded th  more
Washington and Lee University: Maureen Edobor Featured on NPR's 'All Things Considered'
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Maureen Edobor Featured on NPR's 'All Things Considered' Edobor contributed to a story about voter roll purges. - Washington and Lee law professor Maureen Edobor was featured on NPR's "All Things Considered" in a story examining the legal battles over how states remove ineligible voters from registration rolls in the months leading up to federal elections. The report focuses on the National Voter   more
Washington and Lee University: Shannon Fyfe Publishes Article Challenging the Role of Genocide Law in Preventing Mass Atrocities
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Shannon Fyfe Publishes Article Challenging the Role of Genocide Law in Preventing Mass Atrocities New Loyola University Chicago Law Journal article argues that debates over whether violence constitutes genocide often distract from the need to end violence. - Washington and Lee University law professor Shannon Fyfe has published a new article in the Loyola University Chicago Law Journal. The article  more
Westinghouse and Amentum Partner to Expand Delivery Capacity for APX Fleet Deployment
GERMANTOWN, Maryland, Aug. 4 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release: * * * Westinghouse and Amentum Partner to Expand Delivery Capacity for APX Fleet Deployment * CHANTILLY, VA., August 4, 2026 - Westinghouse Electric Company and Amentum (NYSE: AMTM), a global leader in advanced engineering and technology solutions, have entered into a series of agreements supporting the Westinghouse APX technology platform.   more
With SPLC's backing, Franklin College students produce nationally recognized journalism for Indiana residents
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news: * * * With SPLC's backing, Franklin College students produce nationally recognized journalism for Indiana residents * Franklin College serves just over 900 students, and despite its small size, its student reporting program, TheStatehouseFile.com, has produced nationally award-winning journalism for four years running. Most recently, incoming junior Olivia O'Neal was recognized by th  more