ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-SC Endorses Brian Duncan in Runoff Election for House District 88 Seat * COLUMBIA, SC - Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) today announced its endorsement of Brian Duncan for the House District 88 seat. As part of its South Carolina Freedom Initiative, AFP is committed to supporting Duncan who will champion policies that lower taxes, roll back job killi more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2025: * * * ALG Echoes Call Of AFGE To Reopen Government With Clean Continuing Resolution Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement echoing calls by the American Federation of Government Employees for Congress to end the government shutdown by passing a clean continuing resolution: "Democrats are increasingly divided over th more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- The American Staffing Association issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2025: * * * ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report, October 2025 Index Building Modest Gains, Surpassing 2024 * Staffing employment increased during the week of Oct. 13-19, with the ASA Staffing Index growing by 1.1% to a rounded value of 92. Staffing companies cited no one primary factor that hindered growth. Staffing jobs were 2.2% higher compared with the same period last year, up  more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Oct. 29 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Rejection of Owl Resolution a Clarion Call to Urgently Invest in Habitat Restoration, Wildlife Recovery * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congress should build upon the U.S. Senate's bipartisan rejection of a resolution to rescind spotted owl recovery plans by supporting legislation that invests in state and Tribal wildlife action plans, habitat restoration, and inva more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Suhas Subramanyam and Ranking Member Robert Garcia Investigate Trump Administration's Truth Social and X Private Messages and Records * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam and House Oversight Committee Ranking Member Robert Garcia sent records retention requests to the CEOs of Truth Social and X (formerly Twitter) to aid their investigation into the Trump admini more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * EPW Committee Advances Nominations, Resolutions, and Bipartisan Legislation at Business Meeting * To watch Chairman Capito's opening statement, 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, led a business meeting where the EPW Committee favorably reported pendi more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS Showcases Student Talent and Innovation at 2025 State of Our Schools Event * Hundreds of staff, students, and community leaders came together for this year's Fairfax County Public Schools State of Our Schools event, celebrating student achievement, community partnerships, and the bright future of public education in Fairfax County. As they arrived, guests were treated to the sounds of the C more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news wrap up: * * * FCPS This Week - October 29, 2025 * A kindergarten student works to get seeds from a pumpkin at McNair Elementary School. After gathering them, the students counted the seeds and practiced math skills. Reid Reflects: The FCPS Mobile App In her Weekly Reflections, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid shared an update on the FCPS mobile app. It provides a custom district-branded platform f more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following economic brief (No. 25-39) in October 2025 by Nicolas Morales entitled "Understanding the Potential Impact of H-1B Visa Program Changes". Here are excerpts: * * * On Sept. 19, the White House announced a dramatic change to U.S. immigration policy: a new $100,000 one-time processing fee for H-1B visas. While details of the rollout are uncertain, the policy could reshape the flow of college-educat more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following white paper (No. 25-09) in October 2025 by Grey Gordon and pablo Guerron-Quintana entitled "Sovereign Default Intensity and Noise Bargaining." Here are excerpts: * * * Hard sovereign defaults--defaults with large haircuts--are associated with deeper recessions, longer durations, and, as we show, larger devaluations than soft defaults. We rationalize these regularities by developing a single-prop more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 29 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Hale: Amid Rising Threats, 'Lethality Starts with Intel' * Amid a global environment that is increasingly volatile, uncertain and complex, Army counterintelligence acts as an important "frontline defense," said Lt. Gen. Anthony Hale, deputy Army chief of staff for intelligence, G-2. "Lethality starts with intel," he said Oct. 15 during a Warriors Corner on transfor more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE announces death of illegal alien from Honduras after alien fled authorities * WASHINGTON D.C. Jose Castro-Rivera, a 25-year-old illegal alien from Honduras resisted arrest and ran into a busy freeway to evade ICE officers in Norfolk, Virginia. He was fatally struck by a vehicle. He was pronounced dead at approximately 11:15 a.m. by Norfolk Fire De more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE arrests violent criminal Salvadoran alien in Northern Virginia * ARLINGTON, Va. Officers with ICE Washington, D.C. and federal partners from the FBI and the State Department's Diplomatic Security Service arrested an illegal alien from El Salvador whose criminal history includes charges for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on a law enforceme more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Paul, Klobuchar, Warner, & Schumer Announce Upcoming Vote on Bipartisan Legislation to Challenge Trump's Tariffs on Canada * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Rand Paul (R-KY), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Mark R. Warner (D-VA), as well as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), announced that the Senate will vote this evening on their legislation to undo President Don more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Paul, Schumer, Shaheen, & Wyden Legislation Challenging Trump's Tariffs on Brazil Passes Senate * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate voted 52-48 to pass bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) to challenge President  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Walkinshaw, & Warner Introduce Resolution to Commemorate Seventh Anniversary of Jamal Khashoggi's Murder * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), U.S. Representative James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA-11), and U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner (D-VA) introduced a resolution commemorating the seventh anniversary of journalist and Northern Virginia resident Jamal Khashoggi's murder, which was  more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 29 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Maximizing Your Membership: Part Two * In part one of our two-part series we provided a detailed overview of what makes up the RV Industry Association as a primer for helping members get the most out of their membership. Today, we will detail the specific actions members can take to maximize their membership! Set Up Your My RVIA account While there is a lot of informatio more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS Honors Generations of Service with a Powerful Veterans Day Lineup Across Fall Programming * A powerful lineup honors military service with historical explorations, musical tributes, and the annual Veterans Day special hosted by country music legend Trace Adkins ARLINGTON, VA; Oct. 29, 2025 - This Veterans Day, PBS invites audiences to experience inspiring stories of military service throug more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 [Category: Political] -- People for the American Way posted the following news release: * * * People For the American Way Launches Ads in New Jersey and Virginia in Support of Candidates Mikie Sherrill, Mussab Ali, Stephanie Morales, and Jay Jones * Washington, DC - People For the American Way this week released a series of ads in New Jersey and Virginia aimed at driving voter turnout in the states. The ads encourage voters to vote for: * Mikie Sherrill for New Jersey  more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford University geologist's Fulbright research contributing to knowledge of earthquake hazards in Italy By Chad Osborne Ryan Sincavage may be the envy of his peers when they learn he spent the spring of 2025 in the sunbaked region of Calabria in southwest Italy. "It's such a great place," he recalled. "The culture is amazing, and the food is the best in the world. "And it's such a wonderful place t more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Sears Doubles Down on Support of DOGE Cuts * WJLA: "Do you support President Trump's cuts?" VIRGINIA - During a new interview with WJLA, Winsome Earle-Sears doubles down on her support of Donald Trump's DOGE cuts that have cost thousands of Virginians their jobs. When asked repeatedly about her support for Trump's cuts, Sears stands by her record of backing the cuts, and downplaying and d more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 2:15 p.m. on Nov. 5, 2025, at 253 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Nominees: * Mr. Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy * Mr. Daniel Edwards, of North Carolina, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Aviation and International Affairs * Mr. Trent Morse, of Florida, to be a Member of the Board of Di more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 29 [Category: Health Care] -- The Vision Council issued the following news release: * * * The Vision Council Advocates Against Expanded Tariffs on Optical Products and Manufacturing Equipment The Vision Council, the national trade association representing manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers in the optical industry, has submitted formal comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce in response to two ongoing Section 232 national security investigations that could l more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Welcomes Alumni, Former Staff for 40th Anniversary Celebration * Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) held one of its largest gatherings of alumni and former staff members to date in recognition of the pioneering STEM school's 40th anniversary. "What an incredible weekend it was to celebrate the 40th anniversar more PR

ETTRICK, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * Two Virginia State University Honors College Students Are Spending The Semester Abroad At Oxford University Virginia State University has built a reputation for providing students with once-in-a-lifetime opportunities--such as spending an entire semester at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world. That dream is a reality for VSU political science majors Camille Hall and Kristina P more PR

WISE, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- The University of Virginia College at Wise issued the following news: * * * Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators Through STREAMWISE By Dedra Duty Tucked in the heart of Southwest Virginia, a bold and innovative program is helping students kindergarten through high school gain experience in science, technology, research, engineering, the arts and mathematics. STREAMWISE was founded during a pivotal computer science education initiative led by Heather Askea more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on Oct. 28, 2025, by Zeina Mohammed with Richard Mailman, a professor of pharmacology and neuroscience: * * * Q&A: What new drug is the FDA reviewing to treat Parkinson's disease? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing a new Parkinson's disease drug called tavapadon that could give people with the disease more control over their movements. If approved, it would be the first major new drug tr more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU honors 50 years of the Gay Alliance of Students * By Kit Tindall Virginia Commonwealth University kicked off a yearlong celebration Oct. 17 marking the anniversary of its first LGBTQ+ student organization, the Gay Alliance of Students, and honoring 50 years of student advocacy. After being denied student organization status, GAS embarked on a two-year legal battle. The organization's lan more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Capito Joins BloombergTV * To watch Senator Capito's interview, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of Senate Republican leadership, joined BloombergTV's "Balance of Power" to discuss the ongoing shutdown. HIGHLIGHTS: ON VICE PRESIDENT VANCE AT REPUBLICAN POLICY LUNCH: "It's always productive to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Beyer Urge Utility Companies to Suspend Penalties and Shutoffs for Federal Workers and Contractors During Government Shutdown * Washington, D.C. U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) and Don Beyer (Va.-08) were joined by 52 colleagues in urging major utility companies to suspend late penalties and utility shutoffs for federal employees and contractors amid the federal government s more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Glenda Snyder inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame A Virginia 4-H Extension agent in Botetourt County and dedicated volunteer for over four decades, Snyder joins a class of 16 national honorees for her lifelong contributions to youth development. By Marya Barlow Glenda Snyder '78, M.S. '05, a dedicated Virginia 4-H leader and volunteer for more than four decades, was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fa more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Veterinary professor promotes pathology without borders By Andrew Mann Francisco Carvallo returned to Nicaragua this summer to provide veterinary pathology education, trading his comfortable classroom for 100-degree heat and outdoor necropsies, building on his ongoing efforts to bridge veterinary knowledge gaps across international borders. Carvallo, a clinical professor in veterinary pathology at the Virginia- more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner and Colleagues Press Sec. Kennedy for Hard Numbers on How Many Families Will be Pushed into Medical Debt-Induced Bankruptcy by Trump's Health Care Cuts * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and 21 of his Senate colleagues sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pressing him for answers about how many families will be pushed into  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Murkowski, Whitehouse, and TillisReintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Telehealth Access * Washington - Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Mark Warner (D-VA) reintroduced the Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services (TREATS) Act. This bipartisan legislation addresses regulatory hurdles to accessing tel more PR

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- William and Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * National TRAP Program targets ghostly issue with second round of coastal clean up funding The second round of programmatic funding awarded by William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS totals $1.8M in support of 13 projects focused on removing derelict fishing gear from coastal waters. By Patrick McGettigan Lurking in the waters along our shorelines, a haunting presence more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Wiley makes her voice heard -- through audiobooks Students who pursue theatre degrees may find a foothold in a field that's booming: audiobook narration. By Susan Corbett To the perennial question undergraduate actors get about what they can do with a degree in theatre, professor emerita Elizabeth Wiley has (at least) one answer: Read books. Aloud. Wiley, who taught acting at William & Mary for 27 years, h more PR