ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP and Jersey 1st Urge Legislators to Vote 'No' on Bill that Threatens Education Freedom and Opportunity for Homeschooling Families * Key Vote Alert Issued on Senate Bill S.1796 Trenton, NJ - Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) and Jersey 1st issued a key vote alert urging legislators to oppose Senate Bill S.1796, a measure that threatens the privacy and freedom of ho more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP's Emily Seidel Responds to Ongoing Debate on Spending Restraint and Pro-Growth Tax Policy * Today Americans for Prosperity (AFP) President and CEO Emily Seidel responded to the ongoing debate on Capitol Hill about the need to address our skyrocketing national debt while also extending and making permanent as much of the Trump tax cuts as possible before they expire at more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NH Praises New Hampshire Legislature for Voting to Make EFA's Universal * # Jun 5, 2025 by AFP Manchester, New Hampshire-- Today the New Hampshire House of Representatives and the State Senate voted to pass SB 295, a bill that would give every Granite State student access to the state's popular Education Freedom Accounts and empower families to choose the learnin more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OH Testifies in Support of Flat Tax, Fiscal Responsibility in Senate Budget Plan * Columbus, OH - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) State Director Donovan O'Neil delivered proponent testimony before the Ohio Senate Finance Committee in support of Senate Substitute House Bill 96, praising lawmakers for including a flat 2.75% personal income tax and demonstr more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 4 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * April Waltz Honored with National Conservation Leadership Award * RESTON, Va. -- Alabama conservation educator April Waltz has received the National Wildlife Federation's annual Conservation Leadership Award. Since joining the staff of the Alabama Wildlife Federation in 1997, Waltz has worked to provide outdoor learning opportunities for K-12 students so that they more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 5 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA, TMC Celebrate Sixth Annual National Technician Appreciation Week * Celebrating the hard work and commitment of professional technicians, the American Trucking Associations and ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council announced today that the sixth annual National Technician Appreciation Week will be held September 21-27.  "National Technician Appreciation more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 5 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Betty: Army Reserve Prioritizing Combat Readiness * The Army Reserve is prioritizing building combat readiness, mobilizing at scale and modernizing the force, the component's senior enlisted leader said. Our "first priority is to build combat readiness, and that's key. We've got to make sure our reserve component is lethal," Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Betty said May  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito, Padilla Reintroduce PEAKS Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) reintroduced the Preserving Emergency Access in Key Sites (PEAKS) Act. The PEAKS Act would ensure Critical Access Hospitals in mountainous areas receive fair compensation for ambulatory services and modify distance requirements. "As residents of th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Releases EPW Budget Reconciliation Text * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, released legislative text within the EPW Committee's jurisdiction to be considered as part of Senate Republicans' budget reconciliation bill. "This legislative text puts in motion plans tha more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Calls on DOJ to Immediately Release the Epstein Files Following Allegations from Trump Confidante Elon Musk * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Subramanyam sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi demanding that the Department of Justice release the Epstein files to the public immediately and without redaction. Earlier today, Elon Musk made claims that Presi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * DLA Fuels Maritime Superiority With $5 Billion Contract * The Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Mechanicsburg, located in Pennsylvania, recently awarded a $5 billion contract to six small businesses, expediting support for Virginia-class submarines and active surface ships, in a move that will significantly enhance the nation's maritime advantage. The Maritime Acquisition Advancement Contract is designed  more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 5 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * From Starting Grid to Stay: Get Ready for the Ultimate Overnight Pitstop * Ahead of the British Grand Prix, Hilton and McLaren Racing are launching a series of fan experiences, including a themed suite and adrenaline-fueled events and activations MCLEAN, Va. and LONDON, UK - To celebrate 20 years of partnership, Hilton and McLaren Racing are introducing a "Stay Like McLaren  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 6 -- Conservation International issued the following news release: * * * GEF grants Conservation International $6.7 million to help protect Uganda's shea trees, rural communities from climate change ARLINGTON, Va. (June 5, 2025) - Today, the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) approved USD $6.7 million for a new project, which will be implemented by Conservation International to support climate resilience for Uganda's shea trees - and the people who depend on them.  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 6 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * George Mason launches Grand Challenge Initiative to secure sustainable, prosperous future By Paola Duran George Mason University has launched its Grand Challenge Initiative (GCI), a comprehensive research framework backed by an initial five-year, $15 million investment. The initiative will align university resources, faculty expertise, and educational programs around six interconnected solution are more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 6 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * Groundbreaking mobile app captures and documents bruises to help survivors of interpersonal violence By Michelle Thompson Anonymous donor commits additional $5.3 million to advance research An interdisciplinary George Mason University research team is breaking new ground in using artificial intelligence to support victims of interpersonal violence. Led by Kat Scafide and Janusz Wojtusiak of the Co more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Delivers Remarks on House Floor to Commemorate 81st Anniversary of D-Day, National D-Day Memorial and Bob Slaughter * The United States of America will commemorate the 81 st anniversary of D-Day on Friday, June 6. Ahead of the anniversary, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) addressed Congress on the House floor to bring attention to the National D-Day Memorial and the story of one more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, June 6 -- Hampton University issued the following news: * * * Hands in the water, Eyes on the Future: Hampton University Partners with Chesapeake Bay Foundation for Oyster Reef Restoration on World Environment Day By Mahogany Waldon June 5th marks World Environment Day, a global initiative led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to raise awareness and action for environmental protection. The day is a platform for individuals, communities, and governments to more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on June 5, 2025: * * * Health Leaders Introduce Bill to Improve Disability Insurance for Workers Impacted by Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders WASHINGTON - Today, Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee Ranking Member Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) and Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) introduced the Workers'  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on June 3, 2025, at a committee hearing to consider four bills. The bills are SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2483), Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act (H.R. 2931), American Entrepreneurs First Act (H.R. 2966) and Capping Excessive Awarding of SBLC Entrants Act (H.R. 2987). * * * Here is the text of the remarks: (As prepared  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 5 (TNSrpt) -- The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions issued the following news release: * * * How FEOC & Early Sunset Threaten US GDP and Economy Watch - How Tech-Neutral Credit Restrictions Could Kill Clean Energy Projects Nation-wide Watch June 3 Recording: Here (https://youtu.be/xm-dukbEX4A?feature=shared&t=49) * WASHINGTON--As the Senate considers the reconciliation package this month, they'll consider whether to take up the House-approved version, which more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 4 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Isobel Lingenfelter, Skyler Nix Honored with National Young Leader Awards * RESTON, Va. -- The National Wildlife Federation awarded Isobel Lingenfelter of the Utah Wildlife Federation and Skyler Nix of the Texas Conservation Alliance with its annual Young Leader Awards. The award is given to young conservation leaders who have demonstrated outstanding early-career more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 4 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * John Bradley, Garrit Voggesser Honored with National Conservation Partnership Awards * RESTON, Va. -- John Bradley of the North Dakota Wildlife Federation (NDWF) and Garrit Voggesser of the National Wildlife Federation are recipients of the Federation's annual Charlie Shaw Conservation Partnership Award. Bradley and Voggesser have demonstrated exceptional collabor more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Trump Administration's Revival of Travel Ban Policy * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump's revival of his travel ban policy: "Trump has said again that the latest travel ban is about targeting Muslims. So I'll repeat what I said the last time he implemented this disgusting policy: Religious freedom more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans, Tokuda, Randall, Pingree, and Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Shipyard Workforce Housing Crisis * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Jen Kiggans (VA-02), Jill Tokuda (HI-02), Emily Randall (WA-06), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), and Don Bacon (NE-02) introduced the Defense Shipyard Workforce Housing Act, a bipartisan bill to address housing availability for the skilled civilian workforce more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 6 -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release on June 5, 2025: * * * Largest Center-Right Latino Organization Praises Senator Joni Ernst and Representative Aaron Bean for Introducing DOGE In Spending Act (Arlington, VA) - Today, The LIBRE Initiative, the country's largest center-right Latino organization, issued a statement praising U.S. Senator Joni Ernst and Representative Aaron Bean for introducing the DOGE in Spending Act, legislation that, among other  more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 4 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Lew Carpenter Honored with National Director of Conservation Partnerships Award * RESTON, Va. -- Lew Carpenter, Director of Conservation Partnerships for the National Wildlife Federation's Rocky Mountain Region, has received the federation's annual Kent Salazar Director of Conservation Partnerships Award. Carpenter is recognized for his outstanding leadership, eve more PR

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, June 6 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * Marshall University awarded $1 million grant from Helen Gurley Brown Foundation to launch BOLD Women's Leadership Experience Marshall University is proud to announce it has received a $1 million gift from the Helen Gurley Brown Foundation (HGB) to create the BOLD Women's Leadership Experience at Marshall. This transformative initiative aims to cultivate leadership among undergraduate women, parti more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 4 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Martin Kemper Honored with National Volunteer of the Year Award * RESTON, Va. -- Illinois ecologist Martin Kemper has received the National Wildlife Federation's prestigious Volunteer of the Year Award. Kemper, whose public service with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources spanned more than three decades, is recognized for his work and leadership with the  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 6 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Math Anxiety Is Contagious. This UVA Researcher Knows How To Break the Cycle By Bryan McKenzie It's an old joke that there are three kinds of people in the world: those who are good at math and those who aren't. Tanya Evans, an associate professor in the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia, disagrees. Only a small percentage of people, she said, are i more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 6 -- 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: * * * Matthew Jenkins recognized as a "chief pharmacy officer to know" by Becker's Hospital Review Jenkins became VCU Health's inaugural chief pharmacy officer in 2023. * Becker's Hospital Review recognized Matthew Jenkins, PharmD., vice president and chief pharmacy officer for VCU Health more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan, Golden, Kim, Valadao Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Make Childbirth Free for Parents * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) joined Representatives Jared Golden (ME-02), Young Kim (CA-40), and David Valadao (CA-22) to introduce the Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act, which would require private health insurance companies to fully cover the costs of chi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller, Lofgren, Capito, and Padilla Reintroduce the Preserving Emergency Access in Key Sites Act * Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswomen Carol Miller (R-WV) and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), and Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Alex Padilla (D-CA), reintroduced the Preserving Emergency Access in Key Sites Act (PEAKS) Act. The PEAKS Act would ensure Critical Access Hospitals in mountainous areas more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 5 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * New Report Urges Action to Address Threats to Ohio River Basin, Home to 30 Million People * CINCINNATI, Ohio -- A draft plan to restore and protect the waters that 30 million people depend on for their drinking water, public health, and quality of life in the Ohio River Basin was released today by the Ohio River Basin Alliance, National Wildlife Federation, and Un more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 4 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Planning and Conservation League Honored as Affiliate of the Year * RESTON, Va. -- The Planning and Conservation League (PCL) has received the National Wildlife Federation's Affiliate of the Year Award to celebrate its leadership in creating some of California's most crucial environmental laws and policies that address climate change and protection wildlife conser more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on June 5, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Scott Delivers Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing with DOL Secretary Chavez-DeRemer WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) delivered the following remarks at today's full committee hearing entitled "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Labor." "Thank yo more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on June 5, 2025: * * * Senator Justice Leads Senate Colleagues, Introduces the Energy Choice Act of 2025 WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Senator Jim Justice, a member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced the Energy Choice Act of 2025: "I am an energy guy from an energy-rich state. I know how important freedom of energy production is - which is why I'm proud to introduce Energy Choice Act o more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 5 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Soldiers Driving Army Transformation Efforts * Plans to transform the Army are "now more urgent than ever" as the service faces increasingly complex threats and fast-moving advances in technology, senior leaders told lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Testifying June 4 before the House Armed Services Committee, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll emphasized that the Army Transforma more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 [Category: Animals] -- The Center for a Humane Economy posted the following news release: * * * Statement from Wayne Pacelle on Anemic Sentence for Virginia Man Who Killed 20 Bald Eagles and Hawks * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The one-day jail sentence handed down to a Virginia man who admitted to killing 20 juvenile bald eagles and hawks is "anemic and embarrassing" in light of the severity and scale of this crime against federally protected birds, according to Wayne Pacelle, pre more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 6 -- The University of Virginia's School of Law issued the following news: * * * Clinic Wins Employment Discrimination Case at Supreme Court Professor Xiao Wang Garners Back-to-Back Unanimous Rulings * Justices resolved a split in how courts handle employment discrimination claims in a unanimous decision Thursday for the Supreme Court Litigation Clinic at the University of Virginia School of Law. Professor Xiao Wang, the clinic's director, presented oral arg more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 6 -- Vertical Aviation International issued the following news release on June 5, 2025: * * * VAI Urges Swift FAA Action on Low-Altitude Routes for Vertical Flight Association pushes action on Section 627 in support of low-altitude IFR operations. * Alexandria, Virginia (Jun. 5, 2025) - Vertical Aviation International (VAI) yesterday provided testimony to the US House Subcommittee on Aviation during the hearing titled "FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024: Stakeholder  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 5 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Virginia Governor Announces $1.2 Million Investment in Nuclear Innovation * On May 19, 2025, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced $1.2 million in grants to the Virginia Innovation Nuclear Hub (VIN Hub) to support research infrastructure and workforce training for advanced nuclear technology. The Initiative is funded through the more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Collins Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Establish Transparent Standards for Security Clearances * WASHINGTON - Today the Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), will join with U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), a senior member of the Committee and Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, to reintroduce bipartisan legislation to pro more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Blast GOP Plan After New CBO Report Shows 16 Million Americans Would Lose Health Coverage * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) today responded to a new analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) revealing that 16 million Americans would lose their health insurance under the Republican tax plan. The report highlights the devastat more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Condemn Provisions in GOP Tax Plan that would Eliminate Gun Safety Measures * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) issued the following statement condemning provisions in the Republican tax plan that would weaken gun safety measures that have been in place since 1934 by eliminating registration and ownership requirements for gun silencers under more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 6 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on June 5, 2025: * * * With VCU ties, Legacy Ruck and Roll is a reminder that war's impact reaches 'beyond the battlefield' Saturday's event has physical and emotional weight: a challenging trek that honors service and sacrifice. By Joan Tupponce The Legacy Ruck and Roll on June 7 is about far more than physical endurance. It remembers and honors the Americans who served and sacrificed during the global more PR