ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * ACA Subsidies Would Continue To Mask, Not Fix, The Fundamental Problems * Harrisburg, PA (1/8/25) The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on an extension of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium subsidies for an additional three years. The LIBRE Initiative, the nation's largest center-right Latino advocacy organization, expressed disappointment with lawmakers, in more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 7 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * ACA Subsidies Would Continue To Mask, Not Fix, The Fundamental Problems * Arlington, VA The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on extension on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium subsidies for an additional three years. The LIBRE Initiative, the nation's largest center-right Latino advocacy organization, expressed disappointment with lawmakers supporting the ext more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Jan. 8 -- The American College of Healthcare Sciences issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2026: * * * ACHS Welcomes New Members to the Herbal Medicine Program Advisory Council The American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) is pleased to announce the appointment of new members to its Herbal Medicine Program Advisory Council (PAC), strengthening the college's commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based, and industry-responsive herbal medicine education.  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 8 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA's Mitchell Institute Launches 'America 250' Podcast Series * Arlington, Va. AFA's Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies launched "America 250: The Air & Space Power Story," a new short-form podcast series highlighting how every U.S. state has contributed to the history and development of these domains. Timed with the nation's upcoming 250th annive more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MS Applauds Introduction of Mississippi Educational Freedom Program Act of 2026 * Jackson, MS - Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) today thanked House Speaker Jason White and Representative Jansen Owen for introducing H.B. 2, the "Mississippi Educational Freedom Program Act of 2026," and voiced strong support for expanding education savings accounts (ESAs)  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-PA Responds to Shapiro Reelection Campaign * HARRISBURG, PA - Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) responded to Governor Josh Shapiro's reelection campaign announcement on Thursday, highlighting his record of failed progressive policies that are hurting Pennsylvania taxpayers. Emily Greene Brey, AFP-PA state director, gave the following statement: "Pennsyl more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 8 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Statement on Defense Contracting Executive Order * Arlington, Va. - The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) today released the following statement on the recent Executive Order, "Prioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting": "America's defense companies are mobilizing to deliver faster, smarter, and stronger. We employ over 2.2 million Americans a more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Virginia's New Data Center Electricity Rate Class By Shuting Pomerleau and Irene Ko Executive Summary * Virginia's State Corporation Commission (SCC) has approved a new electricity rate for large-scale customers, notably artificial intelligence (AI) data centers; starting in January 2027, affected customers must pay for at least 85 percent of contracted distribution and transmission demand more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 9 -- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries issued the following news on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Lackluster 1st Year for Student Loan Match By Paul Mulholland The student loan match was one of the most anticipated features of the SECURE 2.0 Act--but its performance has not met expectations. According to the PSCA 68th Annual 401(k) Survey, the student loan match had a very low usage rate in its first year. Fewer than 2% of 401(k) and 403(b) plans ha more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, Jan. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Appalachian Voices and Google collaborate to develop community resilience hubs in Southwest Virginia * NORTON, Va. Appalachian Voices and Google are excited to announce a collaboration to install solar and energy storage technology to create community resilience hubs in the towns of Duffield and Dungannon in Southwest Virginia. Google awarded grant funding to Appalachian Voic more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * As High School Seniors Receive College Acceptances, Rep. Subramanyam Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Make College More Affordable * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) and Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ) have introduced a bipartisan bill that will address the rising cost of higher education. The Creating Opportunities to Use Received Student Exam (COURSE) Credit Act will prov more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West Announces New Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer * Ascension Saint Thomas announced two key leadership appointments at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West. Misa Ewing has accepted the role of Chief Nursing Officer effective Jan. 12, and Ellie Michael will serve as the hospital's new Chief Operating Office more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 8 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * AUSA Recognizes Lawmakers for Army, Soldier Support * Two members of the House Appropriations Committee have been awarded the Association of the U.S. Army's 2025 Legislator of the Year award for their staunch and effective support of the Army and soldiers, Army civilians, veterans and their families. Rep. John "Judge" Carter, a Republican from Texas, and Rep. Sanfor more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, Jan. 9 (TNSjou) -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: * * * A Lasting Tribute: The Andrew Schwartz '84 Memorial Scholarship Endowment Takes Shape Andrew "Andy" Schwartz '84, whose 37-year career in New York City government was defined by dedication, mentorship, and impact, is now being honored through an endowed scholarship in his name at Brooklyn Law School. Established by the Schwartz family, the Andrew Schwartz '84 Memorial Fund supports students pursuing pu more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * Coast Guard launches CG Physical Readiness Program (PRP) to boost strength and readiness * The Coast Guard is launching the Physical Readiness Program (PRP), a service-wide readiness program that mandates daily physical training, bi-annual physical fitness tests, and Body Composition (BC) compliance. The PRP will boost readiness and create a culture of fitness across the enterprise. Mo more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Jan. 8 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, posted the following news release: * * * Comscore Launches Audio Targeting and Measurement Capabilities with The Trade Desk, Helping to Unlock Incremental Reach for Advertisers * Reston, VA January 08, 2026 Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR), a global leader in measuring and analyzing consumer behaviors, today announced that content-level audio contextual and ID-fre more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Subramanyam's Statement on Protests in Iran * "For years, the people of Iran have been faced with human rights abuses and economic turmoil, leading to protests demanding change. As the current protests in Iran continue into a second week, I stand with the people of Iran and their aspirations for a more free, secular future." - Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) *** Original te more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 8 [Category: Construction] (TNSrpt) -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Contractors Have 'Dampened' Expectations For 2026, Apart From Data Centers And Power Projects, Amid Worries About The Economy, Policy Uncertainties * New Industry Outlook Shows Most Contractors Have Been Affected by Tariffs and One-in-Three Have Felt the Impacts of Enhanced Immigration Enforcement, Yet Most Firms Plans to Add Staff If They Can Fi more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Jan. 9 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Dartmouth NEXT in Action: Guarini PhD Student Shane Taylor The budding immunologist was inspired by medical research responding to COVID-19. Leaders in scientific research and policy agree that to meet the world's most pressing challenges, universities must expand opportunities for students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Dartmouth NEXT, a multifaceted university-wide  more PR

ARMONK, New York, Jan. 8 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * Datavault AI Expands IBM Collaboration to Deploy Enterprise-Grade AI at the Edge with Available Infrastructure's SanQtum AI Platform * New York, NY January 8, 2026 Datavault AI Inc. (Nasdaq: DVLT), a leader in instant data monetization & enterprise digital twins, announced it will deliver enterprise-grade AI performance at the edge in New York and Philadelphia through an expanded colla more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on Republican Members of Congress Voting Once Again to Skyrocket Americans' Health Care Premiums * In response to House Republicans and current gubernatorial candidates including Andy Biggs (AZ), David Schweikert (AZ), Byron Donalds (FL), Randy Feenstra (IA), John James (MI), and Tom Tiffany (WI), among others, voting to skyrocket Americans' health care costs, DGA Communications Director more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart Delivers Critical Funding for School Safety, Law Enforcement, Everglades, and Tribal Partners in FL-26, While Cutting Waste, Fraud, and Abuse * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after House passage of three Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills: Commerce, Justice, and Science, the more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 8 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Dry conditions widespread across North Carolina * Dry conditions are widespread in North Carolina, according to the latest update from the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council, released on Thursday. All or parts of 32 counties in central and western North Carolina are considered in severe drought, or D2 conditions. Another 53 counties of the state more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Jan. 9 -- Fairfax County Economic Development Authority issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority to Host Free Hiring Event to Connect Job Seekers with Thousands of Open Roles Across Northern Virginia As Northern Virginia continues to evolve as one of the nation's most dynamic employment hubs, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) will host a free hiring event on January 22, 2026, at Capita more PR

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Jan. 9 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release: * * * Federal Relations Veteran Promoted to Lead UMD Government Relations Virginia Meehan Oversees Strategy at Federal, State and Local Levels * Virginia Meehan has been appointed the University of Maryland's executive director for government relations, effective Jan. 1. She now oversees the university's government relations strategy across federal, state and local levels, working closely with se more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Jan. 7 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Film students spread the mission of a local nonprofit through the power of storytelling * George Mason University film and video studies major Aryaman Kantawala knew that getting real-world experience was an essential part of building his career. But he wasn't expecting to get as much creative free rein as he did. Kantawala is directing a student-produced documentary about the nonprofit DC Candlelighters  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 [Category: Science] (TNSrpt) -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release: * * * New Research Debunks Data Center Industry Job Claims Investment Needed to Create One Data Center Job is 100 Times Greater Than Average * New research from the environmental advocacy group Food & Water Watch demonstrates that common claims of robust job creation from the ballooning data center industry are grossly inflated. The research, based on the historic data center hotbe more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Jan. 8 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Forest River, Inc. Subsidiary EAST TO WEST RV Collects Over 2,200 Pounds Of Donations For The 3rd Annual Christmas Food Drive * EAST TO WEST RV, a division of Forest River, Inc., helped to make the holiday season brighter for those in need with its 3rd Annual Christmas Food Drive. This year, EAST TO WEST RV and its dedicated team members successfully collected more than 2,200p more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 9 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * Fredericksburg Food Bank, UMW Partner to Offer AC Units in 'Eagle Air Support' By Amy Jessee A new program aimed at placing air conditioning units in the homes of Fredericksburg area residents this summer has taken flight. Dubbed "Eagle Air Support" by organizers, the joint effort of the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank and the University of Mary Washington will reuse surplus window air c more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Golden secures funding for Maine lobster industry, law enforcement in House appropriations package * WASHINGTON Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) voted today for a package of three appropriations bills Commerce-Justice-Science; Interior and Environment; and Energy and Water to fund part of the government through the end of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. The package, also known as a minibus, includes more than $ more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 8 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin, alongside UK Leadership, Present a 'Twin' Time Capsule to the US Department of the Interior in Celebration of America's 250th Anniversary * Time Capsule and Capstone from George Washington's Statue will be installed later this Spring under the plaza at the Washington Monument Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Yo more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Statement on Venezuela War Powers Resolution Vote * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after the Senate voted on the Venezuela War Powers Resolution introduced by U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Virginia). Graham voted no. "I served for 33 years as a military lawyer judge advocate for the U.S. Air Force. I was a prosecutor, defense attorn more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces Ninth District Winners of 2025 Congressional App Challenge * U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that Nathan Chen of Blacksburg High School won the Congressional App Challenge in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District. His app, entitled Project Rush, creates a platform for high school students to identify and access local volunteering opportunities. Caleb Wang, more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Helps Secure $2.1 Million for New River Valley Communications Systems in Appropriations Bill * Ahead of a government funding deadline of January 30, the U.S. House of Representatives acted to pass several appropriations bills. One appropriations bill that the House passed is the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026. The commerce, justice and science  more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Jan. 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Hampton Roads hospitals require masking for patients with respiratory symptoms * Hampton Roads is experiencing a significant increase in flu activity this season, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and regional health surveillance reports. In response, area hospitals and health care systems are reinforcing masking guidance and infection preventio more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Trump Has Shown Republicans How to Win on Health Care; They Should Seize the Moment * ARLINGTON, VA As Congress prepares to vote on reinstating Affordable Care Act subsidies for another three years, it is critical that the American people understand what this decision means for them. The President was clear on November 18 th, 2025 when he said on a Truth Social pos more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Applaud Unanimous Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Increase Job Support for Surviving Spouses of Servicemembers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), welcomed the Senate's unanimous approval of a bipartisan bill he cosponsored to expand access to job counseling services for spouses of servicemembers who died whi more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Paul, Schumer & Schiff Announce Senate Will Vote on Venezuela War Powers Resolution Tomorrow * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Rand Paul (R-KY), Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced that the Senate will vote tomorrow morning at 11:00am on their War Powers Resolution to block the use of the U.S. Armed Forces t more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Schumer & Schiff Applaud Senate Advancement of Bipartisan War Powers Resolution to Prevent Illegal War with Venezuela * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) applauded the Senate's advancement by a 52-47 vote of their bipartisan War Powers Resolution to block the use of the U.S. Armed Forces  more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Jan. 8 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Leadership At Every Level: Captain David Marquet To Lead Workshop At Upcoming Leadership Conference * As expectations rise and customer interactions grow more complex, organizations are discovering that leadership, and hospitality, can no longer live only at the top. The most resilient, high-performing organizations are those where people at every level are empowered to lead.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on House Passage of ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Extension * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after 17 Republicans joined House Democrats to pass a clean three-year extension of the enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act, defying House Republican leadership: "Today, House Democrats an more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 8 -- The National School Boards Association issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2026: * * * National School Boards Association Urges Treasury and IRS to Preserve State Authority and Protect Public School Students in Implementation of New Federal Tax Credit In formal comments submitted in late December on the implementation of a new federal tax credit under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the National School Boards Association (NSBA) urged the U.S. Departmen more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 9 (TNSrpt) -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * The Nature Conservancy Releases "Sediment Strategies" Report Outlining How to Recycle Dredged Sediment to Restore Marshes The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has announced the release of a new report--Sediment Strategies--providing a roadmap to restore marshes by recycling dredged material. The report provides actionable information and case studies highlighting the immense conservation opportunity provid more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 9 -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * Nearly 1,000 Acres in Wisconsin's Central Sands Protected The connection to Colburn Wildlife Area expands public access, wildlife corridor. * MADISON, Wis. -- In a major boost for one of Wisconsin's most ecologically significant regions, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has secured nearly 1,000 acres of jack pine-oak forest and wetlands in the Central Sands, linking protected habitat to the public Colburn Wi more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 7 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Northern Maine Medical Center nurses vote to keep their union * Registered nurses at Northern Maine Medical Center (NMMC) in Fort Kent, Maine, voted tonight to re-certify their union formed in 2024, rejecting an NMMC management-backed attempt to dissolve their union. The nurses are members of Maine State Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee (MSNA/NNOC), an a more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 (TNSrpt) -- The American Association for Justice issued the following news release: * * * Outdated Auto Insurance Minimums Leave Taxpayers, Victims with Collision Costs New AAJ Research Shows Auto Insurance Profits Skyrocketing While Taxpayers & Families are Left High and Dry After a Crash * The American Association for Justice (AAJ) released new research today highlighting the potential cost to taxpayers and financial devastation car collision victims and survivor famili more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Jan. 8 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Outdoor Recreation Roundtable To Host EXPLORE Act One-Year Anniversary Webinar * One year ago, the EXPLORE Act made history as the first-ever outdoor recreation-specific legislative package passed with unanimous bipartisan support. In the year since its enactment, implementation has begun delivering meaningful progress. To mark this milestone, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * President Trump Is Right: Reviving ACA Subsidies Is the Wrong Path * Arlington, VA- Today's vote in the House missed an opportunity to deliver real health care reform for American familiesand to finally turn the page on a system that continues to drive up costs and limit choices for Americans. Reviving Obamacare's subsidies only entrenches a broken status quo. After more more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cline's Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2025 Advances to House Floor * Today, the House Judiciary Committee voted to advance the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2025, sponsored by Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06), to the House Floor. The bill would increase transparency, accountability, and public input in federal agency consent decrees and settlement agree more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement After Bill to Extend the ACA Tax Credits Passes House * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the below statement after the House passed a bill to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits for three years. Congressional Republicans refused to extend the tax credits ahead of their expiration on December 31st. The bill passed 230 more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement on Minneapolis ICE Shooting * WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Representatative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement after the ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis: "From what I have seen from the video and the evidence so far, there was no justification for lethal force to be used against Renee Nicole Good. Americans are increasingly concerned about the us more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam's Statement on ICE Following Minneapolis Shooting * "Yesterday, ICE killed an American citizen in what appears to be an unjustified shooting. I have serious concerns about the deployment of ICE in our communities and what their exact orders are. We were told they would only be arresting criminals and the worst of the worst. From what we have seen, they are arresting American ci more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 9 -- The Nature Conservancy posted the following news: * * * Savage Gulf State Park Expanded by 670 Ecologically Significant Acres In the fall of 2024, TennGreen Land Conservancy, The Nature Conservancy in Tennessee, and The Conservation Fund successfully acquired 670 acres of ecologically significant, forested land adjacent to Savage Gulf State Park in Grundy County. This collaborative conservation achievement has now taken its final step: the land has been official more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on FY26 Commerce-Justice-Science, Energy and Water, and Interior Minibus Appropriations Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 6938 (link is external), the Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce-Justice-Science, Energy and Water, and Interior Minibus Appropriations Act: "This bipartisan Minibus Appropr more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Jan. 8 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Security Guards at Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant Demand Vote to Remove SPFPA Union Officials * Guards collect enough signatures to prompt federal labor board to administer union removal vote Waynesboro, GA (January 8, 2026) - Security guards working for Southern Nuclear Operating Company have recently filed a petition asking the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins' Statement on Venezuela War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins issued the following statement prior to her vote on the Venezuela War Powers Resolution offered by Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia: "Nicolas Maduro is a narco-terrorist and international drug trafficker whose actions led to the addiction and deaths of many Americans. He was an illegitimate  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Statement from Congressman Walkinshaw on Congressman Steny Hoyer's Retirement Announcement Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) released the following statement in response to Congressman Steny Hoyer's (MD-05) retirement announcement. "Steny Hoyer has been an institution in Congress and one of the most consequential leaders of his generation. During some of the most try more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * This Headline Says it All: "Reps. Kiggans and Wittman Fail to Join Effort to Lower Health Care Costs... Again" * Kiggans and Wittman have unleashed a health care and affordability crisis on Virginia Vulnerable Representatives Jen Kiggans and Rob Wittman have been trying to deceive Virginians for months. Kiggans told anyone who would listen that she was sticking her neck out to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Highlights Civic Learning at History Rocks! Event in Newport News, Virginia * NEWPORT NEWS, Va. Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon was joined by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin at An Achievable Dream Middle & High School as part of the U.S. Department of Education's national History Rocks! Trail to Independence tour in celebration of America more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Jan. 8 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Withdrawal from International Climate Treaty Ignores Urgency of Wildlife, Climate Crises * WASHINGTON, D.C. The United States withdrawal from the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will harm decades of progress on the climate crisis, threaten American jobs, and reduce economic opportunities as other countries increasingly look elsewhere for  more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Jan. 8 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- UL Solutions, a company that says it delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, issued the following news release: * * * UL Solutions Debuts Testing and Certification Framework for Safer Plug-In Solar Across the United States * * UL Solutions has launched a dedicated testing and certification program for plug-in solar systems, also known as balcony solar,  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 9 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on Jan. 7, 2026, by Audrey Breen with Jamie Jirout, a student who studies curiosity and learning: * * * Q&A: Why does time go by so fast, and how can we slow it down? If ringing in the new year came too quickly, you're not alone. Time does seem to move faster as you get older. According to Jamie Jirout, who studies curiosity and learning at the University of Virginia, the more efficient we are with our d more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 9 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Should you feed a cold and starve a fever? By Alice Berry, aberry@virginia.edu The advice is literally centuries old: Feed a cold and starve a fever. The adage comes from a 1574 dictionary by English writer John Withals, who wrote, "fasting is a great remedy of fever." That is in keeping with the standard for treating patients at the time, when physicians would starve or bleed someone  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 8 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU innovators bring real blood flow to surgical training to improve patient care * By Jeff Kelley For a physician training to become a surgeon, the practice of surgical simulation is critical to building skills that will transfer to a real-life operating room. In an effort to provide the highest quality surgical education, educators in the VCU Department of Surgery at the School of Medicine  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 8 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU innovators create device to mimic real blood flow to surgical training simulations * By Jeff Kelley F For a physician training to become a surgeon, surgical simulation is critical to building skills that will transfer to a real-life operating room. At Virginia Commonwealth University, the School of Medicine and the Level I trauma center at VCU Medical Center have worked together for yea more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Experts examine issues raised by the U.S. extraction of the Venezuelan president The U.S. military's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has raised complex questions about foreign policy, executive authority, and long-term regional stability, according to two Virginia Tech experts. Virginia Tech political scientists Paul Avey and Karen Hult are available to discuss what historical precedents suggest and more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Faculty members honored with emeritus title The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors awarded the emeritus title to 18 faculty members at its Nov. 18 meeting. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary service to the university. Nominated individuals who are approved by the board receive a copy more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Walkinshaw Statement on Today's House Vote to Restore ACA Tax Credits, Lower Costs Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) released the following statement ahead of today's House vote to extend the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits for three years. "Since being sworn in to Congress a few months ago, I've been fighting to save the Affordable Care Act premium tax cred more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse: Trump Administration's Vindictive Attacks on Clean Energy Have Halted Permitting Reform Negotiations U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), slammed the Trump Administration on the Senate Floor for its vindictive attacks on clean ener more PR