WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 23 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * 'Responsible stewardship': How William & Mary shapes conservation around the globe Presidential Conversation celebrates the Year of the Environment. By Catherine Tyson William & Mary's Presidential Conversation during Homecoming & Reunion Weekend brought together alumni leaders to discuss solutions for healing the planet while helping humans thrive. To honor the Year of the Environment, the conversation  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 23 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Congratulates Adam Whitmore, Nebraska's Teacher of the Year * AFA members from around Nebraska visited the town of Columbus, Neb., on September 29 to present the AFA Lincoln Chapter and Nebraska State Teacher of the Year awards to Adam Whitmore, with students and school leadership attending during one of his classes. Whitmore has dedicated 17 years  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 23 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Expands Military Spouse Opportunities at September Conference * AFA welcomed nearly 750 military spouses free of charge to its 2025 Air, Space & Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md. Three panels during the event were dedicated to opening dialogue around family-wellness and quality-of-life issues faced by Airmen, Guardians, and their Families. In a more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 23 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-GA: Senator Ossoff Calls for Bipartisanship but Still Won't Join A Bipartisan Effort to Reopen the Government * # Oct 23, 2025 by AFP Atlanta, GA - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) is calling out Senator Ossoff for saying a bipartisan solution is necessary to end the current government shutdown but voting for the 12 th time against a clean fundin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * The America First Policy Institute Applauds University of Virginia Decision to End Discriminatory Policies The America First Policy Institute applauds yesterday's decision by the University of Virginia to protect the civil rights of students, faculty, and staff by eliminating discriminatory processes that consider race, sex, and national origin. This is the latest example of the Trump Administra more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The American Association for Homecare, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Industry and Security under the U.S. Department of Commerce advocating for a balanced approach to new tariffs that could impact the home medical equipment (HME) industry. The organization's letter, responding to a call for public comments on a national security investigation involving imports of personal protective equipment and medical devices, underscores th more ST

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 24 (TNSxrep) -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2025: * * * Are Americans Aware of Kratom? New Poll Says No Concerns Growing About Potential Risks of "Gas Station Heroin" * Washington, D.C. -- In recent months, news stories have covered the harms of kratom, the FDA has taken steps toward banning certain forms of it, some states are considering outlawing it, and the FDA commissioner sent a warning letter about the s more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Amid Shutdown, McClellan, Roem and Advocates Call on USDA to Use Contingency Fund to Pay for November SNAP Benefits for Nearly 800,000 Virginians * Richmond, Va. In response to communication from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that the agency does not have adequate funds to pay SNAP benefits for the full month of November due to the shutdown, U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) an more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 23 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * At Holmes Middle School's Cursive Club, a Lost Art Becomes a Life Skill * It's the final minutes of the first after-school block at Holmes Middle School competition time in Sherisse Kenerson's classroom. Students hunch over whiteboards, markers at the ready, as Kenerson starts a timer. In two minutes, the students write frantically yet gracefully, jotting down as many words as they can think of  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 24 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * CFA Institute Reports Results for CFA Program Level III Testing in August 2025 CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, announces that of the 14,538 candidates worldwide who sat for the Level III CFA Program exam in August 2025, 50 percent have passed. All candidates will be notified of their results today. M more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Participates in EPW Chemical Safety Subcommittee Hearing * To watch Chairman Capito's questions, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, participated in an EPW Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Chairman Capito Participates in EPW Chemical Safety Subcommittee Hearing Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, participated in an EPW Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight Subcomm more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Virginia's General Assembly Announcement to Convene Session * Following the announcement by Virginia lawmakers to convene a legislative session to preserve the option to amend the Virginia Constitution to allow a redraw of Virginia's congressional map to counter Republicans' gerrymanders in other states, DCCC Communications Director Courtney Rice released the foll more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Veterans Caucus Members Call Out Scott Perry's Anti-Veteran Attacks, Demand Apology on Behalf of his Constituents * WASHINGTON, D.C. In response to new anti-veteran comments by Pennsylvania Republican Scott Perry (PA-10) who smeared the veterans he represents due to their political party, Democratic Veterans Caucus co-chairs Congressmen Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Pat Ryan (NY-18), alon more PR

ASHBURN, Virginia, Oct. 23 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * DXC Opens New Office in Detroit, Driving Growth with AI-first Innovation * ASHBURN, Va., October 23, 2025 - DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, today announced the opening of its new office in downtown Detroit. The location will serve as a center for AI-first innovation where DX more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 23 (TNSrep) -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Economic Reports Issue Warnings on Virginia's Economy Pointing to Trump's Job Cuts and Tariffs Sears Backs * A new column from the Cardinal News highlights three different economic reports all issuing warnings about the Commonwealth's economy because of Donald Trump's attacks on Virginia jobs. Winsome Earle-Sears backs Trump's job cuts and has repeatedly downplayed and dismissed the more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 23 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Emerging Leaders Coalition Celebrates Incoming Class Of 2026 * The Emerging Leaders Coalition aims to cultivate professional development and leadership skills among the RV industry's next generation. Resources include providing access to industry leadership, working on task forces, invitations to networking events, and more. This group's premier event is the annual Leadersh more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 23 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Everywhere Vivek Ramaswamy has Traveled While Avoiding Questions on Epstein Files * Columbus, Ohio- When pressed on his sudden silence on releasing the Epstein files after being a vocal proponent of doing so, Ramaswamy said he was more focused on " state issues." Let's take a look at what kind of state issues he's been talking about over the past few months. In Virginia, Ramaswamy campaigned with gubernat more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS This Week - October 22, 2025 * Students have fun participating in Field Day at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School. 75% of FCPS Schools Recognized for Supporting Military Families Forty-nine Fairfax County public schools have been recognized for the first time by the Virginia Department of Education and the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Mili more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 24 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * First in the Nation: Wesleyan Students, Faculty, and Alumni Call for a Memorial Plaque for Animals Killed for Dining Hall Meals As students return to campus following fall break, a coalition of Wesleyan University students, faculty, and alumni sent a letter today to university President Michael Roth, requesting the installation of a PETA-supported memorial plaque more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 23 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Go RVing's Trends to Know: Digital Strategies for Holiday Shopping * Trends and insights: Go RVing is committed to keeping you up-to-date on trends and insights that impact the RV industry. * With the winter holiday just around the corner, consumers are starting to look for that perfect gift (maybe a sweet aftermarket upgrade, new RV accessory, or booking their next RV tr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on Governor Youngkin State of Emergency Declaration * As Senate Democrats continue to vote against a clean Continuing Resolution and prolong a government shutdown, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency to provide emergency hunger relief for Virginians. In response to this news, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statemen more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith to Punchbowl News: "You can't backfill that you're hungry" * As the ongoing U.S. government shutdown threatens a shortfall in funding the SNAP program for November, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) spoke to Punchbowl News for a Pop-Up Conversation. His beginning remarks focused on the Democratic Party's shutdown and how it potentially affects SNAP recipients in Virginia's Ninth D more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 24 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Hampton by Hilton Crowns First Ever Guest Waffle Boss Following Nationwide Flavor Competition Waffle fan's winning flavor, Peach Cobbler, will be featured in nearly 2,500 Hampton by Hilton hotels across the U.S. and Canada next year * Hampton by Hilton today announced Kaylee V. from East Lansing, Mich. has been crowned the brand's first-ever Guest Waffle Boss. Stacked high with  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA), Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce in response to its ongoing Section 232 national security investigation into imports of personal protective equipment (PPE), medical consumables, and medical equipment. In this letter, the association expressed concerns that implementing additional tariffs would undermine a resilient healthcare supply chain and hinder progress i more ST

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 23 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * Industry Leaders Chart Path to Strong and Secure Aerospace Supply Chains in New Study from AIA and Kearney * Arlington, VA - The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and Kearneytoday released a joint report that highlights how American aerospace and defense (A&D) companies are rethinking manufacturing to strengthen their supply chains. Titled Strategic Locali more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 23 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Journalist, author David Sanger selected as W&M's Hunter B. Andrews Fellow Award-winning journalist and author David E. Sanger will visit William & Mary in November as the university's 2025 Hunter B. Andrews Fellow. * Award-winning journalist and author David E. Sanger will visit William & Mary next month as the university's 2025 Hunter B. Andrews Fellow. As the White House and national security correspond more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Pay All Federal Employees, Servicemembers, & Contractors During Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) and 21 of his Senate colleagues introduced legislation to pay all federal employees - both those excepted and furloughed - as well as our servicemembers and federal contractors during the current Republican-led shutdown. The True  more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 24 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Lancaster Co. Dog Brokers Hit With Cease and Desist From PETA Over False 'Adoption' Marketing This morning, a lawyer for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) sent cease-and-desist letters to locally-based puppy brokers Infinity Pups and Keystone Puppies, demanding that they immediately stop duping unsuspecting customers into thinking they're rescuin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: GW Expert on why the AWS Outage was Predictable * WASHINGTON (October 23, 2025) - Amazon Web Services' major outage this week disrupted hundreds of sites after an API update in its Virginia data center. This outage is an example of what happens when even weakly connected systems begin to fail in sync, according to Neil Johnson, a physics professor at the George Washington University. Profe more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Medical Imaging Technology Alliance (MITA), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding its Section 232 investigation into imports of Personal Protective Equipment, Medical Consumables, and Medical Equipment. In the letter, MITA outlined its apprehensions about how proposed tariffs could adversely affect the cost of nuclear medicine technologies and, ultimately, patient care. MITA represents diverse manufactu more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Medical Consumables, and Medical Equipment. NACDS expressed its appreciation for the opportunity to influence the investigation that could impact the supply chains of critical healthcare products. In the letter, NACDS  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Rosslyn, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) addressing the proposed Section 232 national security investigation of imports of robotics and industrial machinery. Representing over 300 member companies responsible for more than 580,000 U.S. jobs, NEMA expressed strong opposition to the potential imposition of tariffs on these crucial products. In the lett more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Reject Bill to Pay Federal Workers, Military, Contractors During GOP Shutdown * VIDEO IS AVAILABLE HERE WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate pushing for passage of the True Shutdown Fairness Act, legislation he introduced alongside Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-MD), Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) and a number of colleag more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 [Category: Environment] -- The Natural Resources Defense Council posted the following news release: * * * Rising Demand from Data Centers Driving Reliability, Cost Concerns * CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Record new demand from data centers is driving up energy costs and concerns about reliable power supply. Preliminary utility forecasts in PJM show that data centers could require more than 50 gigawatts of peak electricity capacity by 2030 enough to power more than 20 million househol more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee issued the following information for a nomination hearing at 3 p.m. on Oct. 29, 2025, at 106 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Nominees * Dr. Mindy Brashears, of Texas, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food Safety * Ms. Stella Yvette Herrell, of New Mexico, to be an Assistant Secretary of Agriculture * Mr. John Walk, of Virginia, to be Inspector General, Department of Agriculture * * * Original text here: more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10 a.m. on Oct. 29, 2025, at 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Member Statements * Mike Crapo (R - ID) * Ron Wyden (D - OR) Witnesses * Arjun Mody, of New Jersey, to be Deputy Commissioner Social Security for the term expiring January 19, 2031, vice David Fabian Black, term expired. * Jeffrey Goettman, of Virginia, to be a Deputy United States Trade Representative (Africa, We more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 24 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Tapestry Collection by Hilton to Make Stylish Debut in Sub Saharan Africa * Hilton introduces lifestyle brand to Sub-Saharan Africa with signings in South Africa, Kenya and Rwanda - where the hotel also signifies Hilton's first property in the country * Signings strengthen Hilton's expanding footprint in Africa, supporting its plan to nearly triple its presence to over 160 hotels  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Transformative Learning Week spotlights how students can make an impact beyond campus * By VCU News staff Virginia Commonwealth University's 3rd annual Transformative Learning Week will bring together students, faculty and community partners who are transforming ideas into real-world outcomes through research, service and creative projects. This year's universitywide showcase of experiential  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * University of Virginia to Dismantle Illegal DEI Infrastructure Following U.S. Department of Justice Investigation and America First Legal Complaint * The University of Virginia (UVA) will dismantle its unlawful diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) infrastructure under a new agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), which requires sweeping reform more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * US Foods Teamsters Ratify New Contract * Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org (ASHEVILLE, N.C.) - Following a credible strike threat, more than 200 drivers at US Foods facilities across Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia represented jointly by Teamsters Locals 61, 71, and 391 have overw more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 24 -- Virginia Tech issued the following Q&A on Oct. 22, 2025, with Steve Rideout, a plant pathologist and Virginia Cooperative Extension specialist: * * * Expert explains what makes Virginia so spookily successful at pumpkin growing The designation of October as Virginia Pumpkin Month provides an opportunity to recognize how the commonwealth annually ranks in the top 10 states for pumpkin production. Most commercial pumpkin growing happens in Southwest Virginia, th more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 24 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Quantum center levels up, generating new research, grants, space By Kelly Izlar Have you heard about the dentist who decided to become a quantum physicist? That's not a joke. He's a Virginia Tech graduate student named Hisham Amer. Seven years ago, he was a practicing oral surgeon and faculty member in dental medicine at Cairo University in Egypt. When he decided to start over again in physics, his dismayed fa more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Researcher creates teaching tool for hydrology education A new browser-based app from Virginia Tech and University of Zurich collaborators is making hydrology models easier to teach and learn. By Max Esterhuizen When it rains, streams rise. When it stops, they fall. That simple pattern is at the heart of hydrology. Teaching the science behind it has always been complicated, though. Students often need more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Scientists find ways to boost memory in aging brains In two separate studies, Virginia Tech researchers identified age-related molecular changes in the brain and adjusted them to improve memory. By Marya Barlow Memory loss may not simply be a symptom of getting older. New research from Virginia Tech shows that it's tied to specific molecular changes in the brain and that adjusting those processes can i more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Vision Council (TVC), Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce in response to the agency's ongoing Section 232 national security investigation into imports of personal protective equipment and medical devices. The nonprofit organization, which represents manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers within the optical industry, has raised significant concerns about the potential imposition of tariffs on optical medical de more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Pay All Federal Employees, Servicemembers, & Contractors During Shutdown * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner joined over 20 Senators in introducing the True Shutdown Fairness Act, legislation to pay all federal employees - both those excepted and furloughed - as well as our servicemembers and federal contractors during the current Republican-led more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Democrats on Senate Finance Committee in Sounding Alarm Over Trump Weaponization of the IRS Against the Free Speech Rights of Trump Opponents * Washington - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee Ron Wyden (D-OR), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and the 12 other Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee in demanding answers about  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Demand USDA Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits * U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and 44 Senate colleagues sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to release the billions of dollars at its disposal to ensure Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits continue in more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Demand USDA Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and 44 Senate colleagues sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to release the billions of dollars at its disposal to ensure Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 23 (TNSrpt) -- The Media Institute issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2025: * * * New White Paper Proposes a Reimagined National News Council To Help Restore Public Trust in Media and Journalism Stuart N. Brotman Cites Need for Accountability Without Government Intervention * Vienna, Va. - A major White Paper released today by The Media Institute's Madison Project suggests that one way to help reverse the public's plummeting trust in the media may be the more PR