ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 6 -- The American Feed Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * AFIA Releases 2026 Events and Education Programs Schedule The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has released its 2026 schedule of conferences, professional development opportunities and online education courses. Registration is already open for several of these events, such as the International Feed Expo, Pet Food Conference and Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference, at afia.org/events. "The AFIA is excited to begi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Responds to Governor Phil Scott's State of the State Address * Jan 8, 2026 by AFP MONTPELIER, VT - Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released a response to Governor Phil Scott's State of the State address. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said: "Governor Phil Scott's State of the State address was dominated by his education reform, framing it as the state's most urgent challenge. While we agree t more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NH Applauds Passage of Open Enrollment, Expanding School Choice for Families * CONCORD, N.H. - Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today celebrated the passage of Senate Bill 101, authorizing parents to enroll their children in any public school in the state. This legislation expands school choice, allowing families to decide what works best for their children's needs. Sarah Scott, AFP-NH deputy state di more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NH Commends House Passage of HB 155, Reducing Business Enterprise Tax * Jan 8, 2026 by AFP CONCORD, N.H. - Today, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) released the following statement following the House passage of House Bill 155. This legislation will reduce the rate of the Business Enterprise Tax (BET) from 0.55% to 0.5%, starting in the 2027 calendar year. Sarah Scott, AFP-NH deputy state director,  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NH Criticizes New Hampshire Senate Passage of Paint Tax * CONCORD, N.H. - Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) expressed disappointment today after the New Hampshire Senate's passage of House Bill 451, establishing a new, mandated surcharge on paint collected at purchase, and requiring paint manufacturers to develop a program to collect unused paint. This measure creates a costly regulation on paint manufa more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NH Expresses Disappointment Following HB 675 Defeat, Leaves Granite State Families to Pay More for Unchecked School Spending * CONCORD, N.H. - Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today expressed disappointment following the failure of House Bill 675, which would have limited the authority of school districts to make certain appropriations. The result leaves hardworking New Hampshire families to foot the b more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 9 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OH Applauds Private Investment Keeping Nuclear Power Online Without Taxpayer Bailouts * Columbus, OH Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) today applauded the announcement from Vistra outlining a new private-sector partnership with Meta to support the continued operation, modernization, and expansion of nuclear generation in Ohio, without relying on taxpayer subsidies or ratepayer-funded bailouts. This agreement pr more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 10 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release: * * * The Archive of Tom Verlaine, Frontman of Television, Has Been Acquired By The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts The archive spans six decades of Tom Verlaine's working life and includes lyric drafts, notebooks, correspondence, and hundreds of hours of unreleased music, demos, rehearsals, and live recordings by the Neon Boys, Television, and solo work. * The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts has acquired the archive of Tom V more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Army Enhancing Soldier Experience Through Improved Dining Options * Food is an essential part of everyday life, and that is no different for warfighters. Fueling soldiers to fight and win our nation's wars is a top priority, and the Army has several initiatives underway to ensure consistent access to healthy, affordable food. "The Army is focused on creating a positive seismic shift in food service operations," said Army Lt. Gen. Chris Mohan, Army Materiel C more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 9 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * AUSA Tops 2 Million Members * After steadily building its membership over the past four years, the Association of the U.S. Army proudly announces it has achieved a milestone 2 million members. The growth results from an initiative to attract younger participants and a concentrated effort to identify and partner with like-minded organizations that share AUSA's support for a strong national defense and Army. "I am  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer To Honor Former Career USAID Foreign Service Officer at Annual Women's Conference * Rep. Don Beyer will award Nancy Eslick, who most recently served as Senior Deputy Assistant to the Administrator of the Resilience, Environment & Food Security (REFS) Bureau at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Clara Mortenson Beyer Women and Children First Award at his Annual Women's Conference: The Ripple Effects of Resilience  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Jan. 9 -- The Australian Institute of Company Directors issued the following joint statement on Jan. 8, 2026, with nine organizations: * * * Business welcomes Government's establishment of Royal Commission into antisemitism and social cohesion Major employers of Australia's business community strongly welcome the Federal Government's decision to establish a Royal Commission into antisemitism and social cohesion, following the tragic events at Bondi Beach. * Major employers of Australia's business community strongly welco more PR

POMONA, California, Jan. 7 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news: * * * Spadra Farm Hosts Agrivoltaic Research Project By Dan Lee Can farmers expand income opportunities without expanding land use? The Huntley College of Agriculture and Pitzer College are collaborating on a research project to find out. They are growing romaine lettuce at Spadra Farm on the Cal Poly Pomona campus under six photovoltaic solar panels, a concept called "agrivoltaics." The Spadra Farm system is believed to be the first co more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Jan. 10 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026: * * * Carden Circus Beastwagon in Marion With Old, Disabled Elephant in Tow--Fuming Activists Set to Protest Marion, Ohio - On Tuesday, a herd of PETA supporters will cause a ruckus outside the Carden Circus in Marion with a giant banner proclaiming, "Free Betty," as they call for the release of "The Most Depressed Elephant in the World." Betty, who is 57 years old and has spent nearly four decades in chains under the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Hearing to Improve Medicare Payment Policies for Seniors Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing titled Legislative Proposals to Support Patient Access to Medicare Services. Subcommittee Chairman Griff more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia posted the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026: * * * Chesapeake man sentenced to over six years in prison after attempting to receive three kilos of cocaine NORFOLK, Va. - A Chesapeake man was sentenced yesterday to six years and four months in prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents, on Nov. 1, 2024, law enforcement intercepted a parcel, shipped  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Committee Republicans Vote to Limit Students' Access to Reproductive Health Today, Committee Republicans voted to limit pregnant students' access to information on all resources available to them as they pursue their education. "Women should be able to control these decisions. By shielding students from health care information, resources, and rights that are availabl more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 9 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Decreases By 11,000 In December, Ends Year Little Changed As Owners Delay Committing To Nonresidential Projects * Fri, 01/09/2026 - 12:25 Employment Data Echoes Findings in Construction Association's New 2026 Outlook, Which Shows Most Contractors Have "Dampened" Expectations for Most Market Segments Amid Economic, Labor Worries Construction employment declined by 11,000 positi more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * DAF puts acquisition on wartime footing, implementing SECWAR's 'Warfighting Acquisition System' * ARLINGTON, Virginia - In direct support of the Secretary of War's mandate to overhaul the defense acquisition system, the Department of the Air Force is aggressively implementing the new Warfighting Acquisition System. This generational overhaul places the entire acquisition enterprise on a wartime footing, t more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Jan. 10 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Domino's Rebrand Earns Pause in PETA's 'Vegan Cheese, Please!' Campaign Ann Arbor, Mich. - As Domino's moves into the new year after introducing its first brand refresh in over a decade--a move aimed at modernizing its image--PETA is pressing pause on its "Vegan Cheese, Please!" (https://www.peta.org/news/dominos-pizza-vegan-cheese-campaign/) campaign to give the company time to further modernize by addressing the demand for dai more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Jan. 10 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2026, by Superintendent Michelle C. Reid: * * * Message from the Superintendent Regarding Centreville High School Dear Centreville High School Staff and Families, I am writing to provide a further update regarding our efforts to investigate and respond to allegations made last year about school personnel purportedly facilitating and funding abortions for Centreville High School (CHS) students without parental knowledge or consent. The more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 9 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Additional Administration and Board Appointments * RICHMOND, VA Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced additional administration and board appointments. ADMINISTRATION APPOINTMENTS SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH * Jennifer "Jenna" B. Moon, Secretary of the Commonwealth BOARD APPOINTMENTS AUTHORITY CANNABIS PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL * Dr. Karen Sanders of Goochland, Federal Employee ( more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 9 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces First Payments Delivered to Farmers and Forest Landowners Impacted by Hurricane Helene * Virginia is the first state in the nation to accept applications and begin disbursing payments RICHMOND, VA Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that the first assistance payments to farmers and forest landowners impacted by Hurricane Helene have been disbursed through the Virginia Farm Recovery Block Grant. The more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 9 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Virginia is First State to Opt In Formally to the Education Freedom Tax Credit to Expand School Choice in Virginia * RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Virginia was the first state in the nation to opt in to the Education Freedom Tax Credit, also known as the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC), a new federal program that incentivizes individuals and companies to donate funds to more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Health Subcommittee Holds Legislative Hearing on Improving Medicare Payment Policies for Seniors Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, led a hearing titled Legislative Proposals to Support Patient Access to Medicare Services. "As our population ages, it is critical that Medicare policies keep pace with patient needs. Today more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * HHS and HUD Commit to "Make Petersburg Healthy Again" by Expanding Access to Medical Care, Nutritious Foods, and Healthy Homes in the Historically Underserved City * PETERSBURG, VA January 9, 2026 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced a commitment of agency resources to Make Petersburg Healthy Again, an initiative aimed at improving health outcomes in one of the most medically underserved cities in more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026: * * * HUD Makes More Than $4 Million Available to Help Communities Eliminate Lead Exposure in Homes U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner today announced more than $4,400,000 in Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building grants are available to communities to help strengthen their capacity to control lead-based paint hazards in privately owned rental and owner-occupied housing. "At HUD, we are focu more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Jay Davenport, VCU vice president for development and alumni relations since 2017, to take same post at Penn State * By Grant J. Heston After eight years at Virginia Commonwealth University, Jay Davenport, vice president for development and alumni relations, will leave this semester for the same role at Pennsylvania State University. Across VCU and VCU Health, Davenport's tenure has seen fundraising increase by 275% and total giving exceed $1 more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Landowners sue Colleton County over data center ordinance * Lawsuit says zoning ordinance violates law and threatens the treasured ACE Basin CHARLESTON, S.C. Today, on behalf of Colleton County residents Miles Crosby and Jennifer Singleton, the Southern Environmental Law Center filed a complaint in state court in Colleton County to challenge the recently passed zoning ordinance that allows data centers  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "WE'RE DEMANDING THAT JOHN THUNE BRING IT TO A VOTE NEXT WEEK" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's All In, where he made clear that because of the leadership of House Democrats, the House passed legislation to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits that Republicans let expire on January 1 and that Senate Republicans must follow our lead and vote to lower p more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "WE'RE DEMANDING THAT JOHN THUNE BRING IT TO A VOTE NEXT WEEK" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's All In, where he made clear that because of the leadership of House Democrats, the House passed legislation to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits that Republicans let expire on January 1 and that Senate Republicans must follow our lead and vote to lower premiums. CHRIS HAYES: Jo more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Make the most of your TRICARE pharmacy benefit in 2026 * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - The TRICARE Pharmacy Program helps you get the prescription drugs you need in a safe, easy, and affordable way. Express Scripts administers the TRICARE pharmacy benefit and offers tools to help you manage your prescriptions. "TRICARE offers several ways to fill your prescriptions," said Lt. Col. Leighcraft Shakes, Deputy Chi more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Announces 2026 Valentines for Veterans Program * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced the launch of the 2026 Valentines for Veterans Program to create and distribute Valentine's Day cards to veterans in Virginia's Fourth Congressional District. Residents of Virginia's Fourth District are encouraged to send Valentine's Day cards by mail or in person to Congresswoman McClellan's Richmond or Br more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 9 -- Meals On Wheels America issued the following news on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Meals on Wheels America Issues Statement on the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Meals on Wheels America issued the following statement today in response to the release of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (https://realfood.gov/): The newly released 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans don't just offer specific dietary recommendations across the different stages of life -- they have implications for federal nu more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler Introduces Resolution Opposing Elective Cat Declawing * Today, Representative Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) introduced a resolution opposing elective cat declawing, reflecting the growing consensus among veterinarians, public health experts, and animal welfare advocates that the practice is inhumane and unnecessary. Declawing is an invasive procedure where the last bone of each toe is amputated, equivalent to cutting off a human finger at the l more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 10 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home issued the following news release: * * * Alliance Joins Dr. Oz, CMS Leadership, to Strengthen Program Integrity in Home Health and Hospice On January 9, the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) continued its collaboration with CMS by attending a listening session in Los Angeles, CA, with Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Kim Brandt, Deputy Administrator Chief Operating Officer, and Director of the Center for more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 (TNSrep) -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release: * * * Import Cargo Volume Expected to Remain Down Year-Over-Year Until Spring Import volume at the nation's major container ports is forecast to see its first month-over-month gain in six months during January but is expected to remain down year over year until spring, according to the Global Port Tracker (https://nrf.com/topics/global-port-tracker) report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. "There should be more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Jan. 10 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Nine FCPS Students Among Nation's Top 300 Teen Scientists Society for Science (link is external) (the Society) announced the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search (link is external) 2026 (STS), the nation's oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. Nine of the 300 scholars are students in Fairfax County public schools: one from Chantilly High School and eight from Thomas Jefferson High Sc more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12084) on Jan. 8, 2026, by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink. Here are excerpts: * * * Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCMN) Congress and the executive branch have debated the merits of a new nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile (SLCM-N) since the weapon was proposed by the first Trump Administration in 2018. The Biden Administration proposed cancelling the SLCM-N program following its 2022 Nuclear Posture R more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 9 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU and PITT researchers share U.S. Military injury-prevention insights in Rio de Janeiro * Media Contact: Page Mindedahl | Communications Specialist | 405-744-9782 | page.mindedahl@okstate.edu When Oklahoma State University performance science coordinator Matt Bird arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil this fall, he entered a training environment where Brazilian soldiers, physical education students and Olympic athletes operate side by side. Bird pre more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Jan. 10 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * PETA Offers to Help Bridge the Gap in Minot's Bridge-Repair Budget--With a Cow-Friendly Message Minot, N.D. - As the Minot City Council works to address the deteriorating Third Street Bridge following a troubling engineering report, PETA sent a letter today to Mayor Mark Jantzer with a concrete idea: PETA will contribute towards bridge repairs if permitted to place a cow-friendly message on the overpass, urging drivers in one of more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, Jan. 9 -- Radford University issued the following Highlander Highlights wrap up for the week of Jan. 5, 2026: * * * Our Highlanders are using their education to do extraordinary things. In this column, we highlight some notable mentions from local, regional, national and international news media. Whether our students, alumni, faculty and staff are featured as subject matter experts in high-profile stories or simply helping make the world a better place, we'll feature their stories. Get "40" Here's a vocabulary word for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Scott Delivers Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup on Pregnant Students' Rights and Human Trafficking Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee markup of H.R. 6359, and 4307. "Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and happy New Year, everybody. I hope everyone had a peaceful and joyful  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Scott Statement on December Jobs Report Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy added only 50,000 jobs in December, and the unemployment rate ticked down from 4.5 percent to 4.4 percent. "President Trump's more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Scott Supports Extending Tax Credits to Reduce Health Care Costs Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, House Committee on Education and Workforce, spoke in favor of H. Res. 780, Leader Jeffries' discharge petition to extend the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax credits for three-years. This bill will prevent further premium hikes, prot more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 9 [Category: Health Care] -- The Vision Council posted the following news release: * * * The Vision Council Announces the Publication of ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2025, Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices * Alexandria, VA - January 9, 2026 - Today, The Vision Council announces the revision of the ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 American National Standard for Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices. This standard sets criteria related to the general requirements, testing, perma more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Jan. 9 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Two Additional Heavy Equipment Operators Targeted By Operating Engineers Union Bosses File Federal Charges * Workers face unlawful IUOE union bosses' retaliation measures for remaining employed with nonunion contractor Lawrenceville, GA (January 9, 2026) - Two more employees of Dennis Taylor & Co., John Stroh and David Johnson, have filed federal charges with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) against the I more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 9 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Two Virginia School Division Employees Receive 2026 RISE Award * Richmond, VA - Yesterday the Virginia Board of Education celebrated the Commonwealth's two distinguished recipients of the 2026 Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award : Lori Barbour, In-School Suspension Coordinator at Staunton River Middle School in Bedford County Public Schools, and Lisa Delp, School Nurse at Galax High School in Galax City Public Schools. more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12483) on Jan. 8, 2026, by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr: * * * U.S. Arms Transfer Restrictions and AUKUS Cooperation On September 15, 2021, Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States announced an "enhanced trilateral security partnership," named AUKUS after the participating countries. The partnership consists of two lines of effort, known as pillars: Pillar One is to provide Australia with a nuclear- more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, Jan. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia posted the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * U.S. Attorney's Office Collects Over $10 Million in Fiscal Year 2025 WDVA Worked with Other Districts, DOJ Components to Collect Over $60 Million * Charlottesville, Va. - Acting United States Attorney Robert N. Tracci announced today that the Western District of Virginia collected $10,621,656.97 in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2025. Of this amount, $9,151,869.51 was collecte more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 10 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * A major shift in cervical cancer screening could save thousands of lives By Zeina Mohammed, spr2jm@virginia.edu The American Cancer Society updated its cervical cancer screening recommendations last month to expand access to testing, including the option for self-testing for human papillomavirus, or HPV, the virus responsible for nearly all cervical cancer cases. The new guidelines also stated individuals with average risk who have ne more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following information collection: Title: Offer to Purchase and Contract of Sale (VA Form 26-6705), Credit Statement of Prospective Purchaser (VA Form 26-6705b), Addendum to Offer to Purchase (Virginia) (VA Form 26-6705d). OMB Control Number: 2900-0029. https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRASearch (Once at this link, you can enter the OMB Control Number to find the historical versions of this Information Collection). Type of Review: Revision of a currently appr more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 9 [Category: Medical] -- VCU Health, an academic medical center on the forefront of health care, providing patients with treatments and medical technology available, issued the following news release: * * * VCU Health names new AVP of ambulatory access and innovation * By Pete Woody Brittany Poore, DNP, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, is the new associate vice president (AVP) of ambulatory access and innovation for VCU Health. Poore is a seasoned executive leader who served in the role temporarily and was promoted to the positio more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Garbarino Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Seniors from Abuse, Expand Access to Social Services * Washington, D.C. U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) and Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.-02) introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen medical-legal partnerships that protect seniors and other vulnerable elders from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. "Seniors like my dad who is over 90 years old should never face abuse, neglec more PR