ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 28 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * 25th Infantry Division Swaps Howitzers for HIMARS * In lockstep with the Army Transformation Initiative, the 25th Infantry Division is replacing some of its howitzers with High Mobility Artillery Rocket System launchers to boost lethality and survivability in the Indo-Pacific, division leaders said. "As part of [the initiative] we are integrating in HIMARS systems, more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 28 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Helps Civil Air Patrol Impact Record Students through Annual STEM Programs * Civil Air Patrol's Aerospace Connections in Education (ACE) program reached new heights during the 2024-2025 academic year, engaging 117,475 kindergarten through eighth-grade students across 45 states and Department of Defense schools in Europe--a 16 percent increase in parti more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 28 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA STEM Competitions Revving Up for 2025-2026 Seasons * StellarXplorers July has been a busy month for the StellarXplorers team! We've been supporting organizations and individuals hosting StellarCamps by providing updated Systems Tool Kit licenses and offering technical assistance as needed. Behind the scenes, we've also been reviewing and refreshing more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 28 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Praises Sen. Berger's Introduction of Trump's School Choice Legislation * # Jul 28, 2025 by AFP RALEIGH, NC -- Today, North Carolina Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger introduced legislation allowing the state to opt in to the school choice program ushered in through the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill. Sen. Berger's bill would make North Carolina  more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 28 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Landmark Massachusetts Hearing, Casey Affleck Urges Lawmakers to Save Baby Monkeys * Boston - Casey Affleck sent a letter to legislators in his native Massachusetts today, urging Senator Lydia Edwards and Representative Michael S. Day to support a groundbreaking new bill that would prohibit animal experimenters from tearing baby monkeys away from the more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) opposing any proposals to lower energy conservation standards for consumer furnace fans. AHRI, representing over 330 manufacturers in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) industry, stated that such a move would violate existing regulations and create burdens for manufacturers.  more ST

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 28 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Physical Therapy Association posted the following news: * * * APTA Launches Online Community to Foster Member Connection and Collaboration * APTA's new online community offers members a dynamic space for discussion, collaboration, and innovation. The platform features multiple open forums and other forms of engagement, where members can interact with peers across the profession -- fostering professional growth, exchangin more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) largely supporting proposed changes to the agency's regulatory process. The association, which represents over 28,000 member firms in the construction industry, stated that it welcomes the imposition of procedural safeguards for high-impact rules. AGC stated that it offers its comments to highlight the role associat more ST

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Joins Britt, Republican Colleagues in Advocating for Critical NIH Research Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), joined Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and 12 of their Senate Republican colleagues on a letter to R more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 28 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Casey Affleck Urges Mass. Lawmakers to Save Baby Monkeys Ahead of Landmark Bill Hearing * Boston - Casey Affleck sent a letter to legislators in his native Massachusetts today, urging Senator Lydia Edwards and Representative Michael S. Day to support a groundbreaking new bill that would prohibit animal experimenters from tearing baby monkeys away from their m more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, July 28 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Commerce Announces Final Results Of Canadian Softwood Lumber Antidumping Review * On Friday, July 25, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its final decision in its review of the antidumping duty order on softwood lumber from Canada. The decision raises antidumping duties on most Canadian lumber imports to 20.56 percent. The review covers imports of softwood lumber from  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- Berger Montague, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Federal Judge Certifies Classes in Lawsuit Against Private Prison Medical Contractor For Denying Critical Medication For Opioid Use Disorder The law firms Berger Montague PC and Tycko & Zavareei LLP announce that the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia has issued an order granting class certification to the plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against Wexfor more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $419,080 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech for Cancer Treatment Research * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $419,080 grant. This funding supports cancer research into treatments for osteosarcoma. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Osteosarcoma is a type of cancer  more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 28 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Human 'Lobster' to Be 'Scalded Alive' by PETA Supporters at Lobster Festival * Rockland, Maine - On opening day of the Maine Lobster Festival--where thousands of sentient lobsters will be cooked alive in violation of Maine cruelty-to-animals law which prohibits tormenting sentient animals--PETA supporters will gather for an eyepopping demonstration in which a more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 29 -- The International Chiropractors Association issued the following news release on July 28, 2025: * * * ICA Responds to Cheap Shot Against Chiropractic July 28, 2025 (Falls Church, VA) The International Chiropractors Association (ICA) has issued a letter to a former legislator from Louisiana regarding a debasing comment on chiropractors used as a quote on an unrelated topic. Garret Graves, who served in the House of Representatives until last year, was quoted more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congressman Taylor Introduces Resolution Supporting New Interstate Spanning Southern Ohio * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) last week introduced H.Res. 608, supporting a study on the development of an Interstate 73 (I-73) corridor spanning southern Ohio and recognizing the significant economic benefits it could bring to local businesses. The proposed interstate would largely fo more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 28 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * July 2025: Aerospace Education Council Update * I hope you had a safe and enjoyable Independence Day. Here in South Texas, we are mourning the loss of more than 100 people in the epic flooding that occurred on the Guadalupe River. Locally, military organizations such as the VFW and American Legion have poured many hours of support into helping those affec more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans Secures Nearly $80 Million for New VA Clinic in Hampton Roads * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced that the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs has officially authorized $79.7 million for the construction of a new Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Hampton Roads. The project represents a major federal investment that will expand access to healthcare, cou more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 29 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association issued the following news release on July 28, 2025: * * * Master Control Systems, Inc. Marks a Milestone with NEMA Make It American(TM) Certification Master Control Systems recently earned Make It American(TM) certification for its Lake Bluff, Illinois, facility, joining a growing list of manufacturers to obtain the process certification and demonstrate its commitment to domestic manufacturing. The Make It Amer more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Visits Chesterfield County Courthouse Amid Concerns Over ICE Activity, Highlights New Bill to Prevent Wrongful Detention of Citizens and Legal Residents * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) visited the Chesterfield County Courthouse and met with local officials, attorneys and advocates to discuss their observations and concerns over increased Immigrat more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Mental Health America (MHA), Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) emphasizing the unique challenges and opportunities for improving behavioral health through increased investment in technology. The organization highlighted its extensive experience in leveraging technology for mental health screenings and support, serving over 31 million individuals since 2014. MHA stated that while technological adva more ST

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, July 28 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Michigan-Based Rieth-Riley Asphalt Worker Submits Legal Brief Urging 6th Circuit to Protect Workers' Right to Vote Out Unpopular Union * Appeals Court brief: Labor Board violated federal law and its own rules to stifle Rieth-Riley workers' statutory right to vote to remove unwanted IUOE union Cincinnati, OH (July 28, 2025) - Rayalan Kent, a Michigan-based employee more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 29 -- The National Apartment Association issued the following news release: * * * NAA, NMHC and RETTC Statement in Support of the ROAD to Housing Act ARLINGTON, Va. | July 28, 2025 - The National Apartment Association (NAA), the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and the Real Estate Technology and Transformation Center (RETTC) applaud the ROAD to Housing Act. This legislation offers significant steps toward addressing the nation's housing crisis by promotin more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Technology and Planning/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. NACDS advocated for the meaningful inclusion of pharmacies in the nation's healthcare data infrastructure to achieve a more connected, equitable, and patient-centered health techn more ST

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 29 -- The National Grain and Feed Association issued the following statement on July 28, 2025: * * * NGFA welcomes U.S.-EU trade agreement framework ARLINGTON, Va., July 28, 2025 - President Trump on Sunday announced the framework for a new trade deal with the European Union that reduces tariffs and aims to expand access for U.S. exports, including key agricultural products. The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) released the following statement from its pres more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 29 -- The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) issued the following news release: * * * POOL & HOT TUB ALLIANCE AND POOLCORP LAUNCH WOMEN OF WATER A new educational and networking initiative for the pool, spa, and hot tub industry * (Alexandria, Va.) -- The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, and POOLCORP, the world's largest wholesale distrib more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, July 28 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Latest Tariff Developments * To see a comprehensive list of what tariffs are currently enacted, view our tariff tracker chart, which provides an easy-to-read overview of tariff impacts by country. Update-Monday, July 28th, 2025: Trump on Sunday reached a deal with the European Union to avert a renewed transatlantic trade war -- raising pressure on the remaining U.S. trading more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Announces $60.9 Million in Disaster Assistance for Farmers in Virginia * (Washington, D.C., July 28, 2025) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced additional U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) assistance to help producers in the Commonwealth of Virginia recover from Hurricane Helene. Secretary Rollins signed a block grant agreement with the Virgini more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Announces $60.9 Million in Disaster Assistance for Farmers in Virginia * (Washington, D.C., July 28, 2025) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced additional U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) assistance to help producers in the Commonwealth of Virginia recover from Hurricane Helene. Secretary Rollins signed a block grant agreem more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 28 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Opens Nominations for 2025 "25 on the RISE" Awards * This award program, presented by SIA's RISE community, recognizes 25 new and emerging security leaders each year for their impact in advancing the security industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. - The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Top Senate Democrats Sound Alarm on Administration's Decision to Resume AI Chip Sales to China * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence; Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Minority Leader; Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee; Chris Coons (D-DE), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcom more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 29 -- The National Milk Producers Federation issued the following news release on July 28, 2025: * * * U.S. Dairy Organizations Testify Before USITC on Global Policies Affecting Dairy Markets National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) Executive Vice President for Policy Development & Strategy, Jaime Castaneda, and Senior Vice President for Global Economic Affairs, Will Loux, testified today before the U.S. International Trade Comm more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 29 -- The U.S. Navy's U.S. Fleet Forces Command issued the following news: * * * U.S. Fleet Forces Command Conducts Reception Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration Mobilization Exercise Rear Adm. Kenneth Blackmon, Vice Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC), and Rear Adm. Kimberly Walz, Reserve Director, Maritime Operations, USFFC, led the USFFC Reception Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration (RSOI) mobilization exercise, July 25-27. This exercise demons more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * USS Indiana changes homeport to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam * JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM -- The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Indiana (SSN 789) arrived at its new homeport of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 22. The Indiana joined Submarine Squadron 7 as its third Virginia-class submarine after transiting from its previous homeport of Groton, Connecticut. Download Previous JOINT BASE PEARL more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 28 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Video: Beagle From Local Dog Factory Too 'Wiggly' for Experiments Finds Loving Home * Blue Mounds, Wis. - Life started out bleak for Temple, one of the many beagles born every year at Dane County breeding facility Ridglan Farms, Inc.--the nation's second-largest breeder of dogs for experimentation, where approximately 2,500 dogs are confined. But as a new PET more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Leads Virginia Delegation in Effort to Restore Frozen Funding to Educational Programs across Virginia and the United States * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) led his Virginia delegation colleagues -- U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott (D-Va.-03), Don Beyer (D-Va.-08), Jennifer McClellan (D-Va.-04), Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.-10) and U.S. Senators Mark Warner  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 28 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Virginia Democrats Launch New Billboard Campaign Slamming Sears for Praising Medicaid Cuts * # Majority of Virginians Oppose Medicaid Cuts VIRGINIA - Today Virginia Democrats launched three billboards along I-64 highlighting Winsome Earle-Sears praising the Trump tax bill that's taking healthcare away from 322,000 Virginians and will force at least six rural hospitals to close. The billb more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, July 28 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Wallis Annenberg Championed Wildlife Crossings, Inspired World to Embrace 'Environmental Rejuvenation' * WASHINGTON, D.C -- The National Wildlife Federation extended its condolences to the Annenberg family following the passing of celebrated philanthropist and conservation champion Wallis Annenberg. "Wallis Annenberg's vision for wildlife conservation inspired  more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, July 28 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Wallis Annenberg fue una defensora de los cruces de vida silvestre e inspiro al mundo a abrazar "el rejuvenecimiento ambiental" * WASHINGTON, D.C -- National Wildlife Federation extendie sus condolencias a la familia Annenberg tras el fallecimiento de Wallis Annenberg, la celebre filantropa y defensora de la conservacion ambiental. "La vision de Wallis Annenber more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 28 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * With Less Than 100 Days Until Election Day, Sears Cheers on Attacks on Virginians' Jobs, Healthcare, and Fundamental Rights * # Chairman Lamont Bagby: "What we want to do is protect workers. We want to protect families. We want to protect our public education systems [...]." VIRGINIA - With less than 100 days until Election Day, Virginia Democrats are focused on delivering for Virginians more PR