LAWRENCE, Kansas, Jan. 28 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * 15 students named 2026 Global Scholars * LAWRENCE -Representing academic fields across the university, 15 sophomores have been selected by the University of Kansas as the 2026 cohort of Global Scholars. The Global Scholars Program, now in its 15th year, recognizes undergraduate students who have an interest in international studies and a strong academic record. Elizabeth MacGonagle, associate professor o more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * Accessing Airports: Available Public Transit Options and Efforts to Promote Their Use * Fast Facts Millions of passengers and employees travel to U.S. airports daily. Getting more riders on public transit-such as buses or subways-could help relieve increasing congestion on airport roads. Most of the 51 airports we reviewed have some public transit. While many large airports have rail  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 28 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Montana Launches Statewide Accountability Campaign on Property Taxes * Jan 28, 2026 by AFP HELENA, MT - Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP-MT) today launched a statewide accountability campaign targeting lawmakers who supported HB 231 -a progressive-style property tax bill that protects local government's reckless spending at the expense of Montana citizens. H more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 28 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OH Celebrates School Choice Week and Ohio's Leadership in Education Freedom * Jan 28, 2026 by AFP COLUMBUS, OH - With National School Choice Week underway, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-Ohio) is celebrating how Ohio has become a national leader in school choice, with universal EdChoice now fully funded and accessible. Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity releas more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 28 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OK Praises Governor Stitt for Naming Adria Berry as Secretary of Licensing and Regulation * Jan 28, 2026 by AFP Oklahoma City, OK- Americans for Prosperity Oklahoma (AFP-OK) praised Governor Kevin Stitt and thanked him for his appointment of Adria Berry to the position of Secretary of Licensing and Regulation on Wednesday, a positive step forward for regulatory pol more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 27 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-South Dakota Applauds Introduction of the REINS Act in State Legislature * Jan 27, 2026 by AFP Pierre, SD -Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) commended state lawmakers for publicly unveiling the state's version of the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, filed as Senate Bill (SB) 133. AFP-SD State Director Jennifer Beving appl more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding its Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, expressing concerns over the proposed information collection changes related to Medicaid services. The organization, which represents over 2,500 community providers serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), is advocating for increased transpare more ST

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 28 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity Celebrates School Choice Week, Calls on Maine to Support Educational Freedom * Jan 28, 2026 by AFP Augusta, Maine - Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released the following statement in support of National School Choice Week. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said: "Too many parents across the Pine Tree State are limited in th more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 28 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity Recognizes School Choice Week, Commends Gov. Scott's Leadership * Jan 28, 2026 by AFP Montpelier, Vermont - Today, in recognition of National School Choice Week, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released the following statement. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said: "National School Choice Week is an opportunity to highlight the i more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, Jan. 26 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * ASU Online earns 25 top 10 rankings in latest US News & World Report University also gets 8 top 3 spots, recognized as among nation's best online undergraduate and graduate programs By Carrie Peterson Arizona State University has once again been ranked among the best in the nation for online degree programs, earning more than two dozen top 10 spots in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs r more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 28 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA, ACT 1 Renew Partnership to Advance Trucking Industry's Priorities in 2026 * Jan 28, 2026 Washington - Today, the American Trucking Associations announced a one-year renewal of an alliance with ACT 1-the Allied Committee for the Trucking Industry. By remaining the premier sponsor of ATA events, ACT 1 will continue to build on its productive partnership  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 28 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * Book Tour or Governing? Latino Group Calls Out Gov. Shapiro * Harrisburg, PA - The LIBRE Initiative, a Latino Pennsylvania advocacy group, issued a statement following reports that PA Governor Shapiro is in New York City promoting his book while Keystone State Latinos are hurting under his punitive energy policies, stifling local economic growth. Jennie Dallas, LIBRE strategic more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release: * * * CFTC Announces Tyler S. Badgley as General Counsel * WASHINGTON -The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced Tyler S. Badgley has been named the agency's General Counsel. "Tyler is an incredibly talented and experienced lawyer. He will be a huge asset to the Commission as it develops new regulatory frameworks for emerging markets and defends its exclusive authority over der more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Congressional Democrats Slam Trump for Weaponizing the Federal Government, Harming Children, Seniors, and Working Families Congressional Democratic committee ranking members today demanded a reversal of the Trump Administration's illegal funding freeze for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), the Child  more PR

YONKERS, New York, Jan. 29 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Consumer Reports unveils new model bill to prevent geolocation data from being weaponized against consumers Consumer Reports released today the State Location Privacy Act, model legislation developed to provide lawmakers with a framework for protecting the precise geolocation data of American consumers. In the absence of federal guardrails around the use of location data in the United Stat more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Cristina Stanciu's visiting professorship in France deepens VCU's global humanities reach The director of the Humanities Research Center will spend a month at Universite Bordeaux Montaigne. * Cristina Stanciu, director of the Humanities Research Center at Virginia Commonwealth University, has been named a visiting professor at Universite Bordeaux Montaigne in France, a monthlong appointment this more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following news release: * * * CRITICAL TELEHEALTH PROVISIONS IN DANGER OF FALLING VICTIM TO UNRELATED PARTISAN DEBATE, DESPITE STRONG BIPARTISAN SUPPORT IN CONGRESS ATA Action, the affiliated policy and legislative advocacy arm of the American Telemedicine Association, is again urging Congress to act quickly to avert a telehealth shutdown on January 30, 2026, when the Medicare telehealth waivers and Acute Hospita more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Economic Policy Institute issued the following report on Jan. 23, 2026 by Jennifer Sherer and Monique Morrissey entitled "Stronger collective bargaining laws will benefit all Virginians." Here are the key takeaways: * * * Proposed state legislation to extend full, equal collective bargaining rights to all state and local government workers can help Virginia: * reduce the state's large public-sector pay gap * improve public services * reduce staff vacanc more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Families Will See Bigger Tax Refunds This Year * "The Tax Foundation estimates that the average refund this year will be $3,800. That's $1,000 more than last year. And Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent believes refunds for working families will be even bigger." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor as tax filing season begins  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 28 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * Families, Not the Federal Government, Should Decide How Children Learn * Arlington, VA - As National School Choice Week (NSCW) is celebrated nationwide, The LIBRE Initative, the largest center right organization, is calling on states across all LIBRE chapters to put families and students at the center of educations decisions by empowering them with educational options like: educ more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * Fleet sustainment top focus for NUWC Division, Keyport's Wartime Readiness Action Team * KEYPORT, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES - The Wartime Readiness Action Team at Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport, established in 2023 to create a culture of "durable wartime readiness" across the command, has shifted its focus to sustaining the Fleet in a potential conflict.  The team's initial focus was est more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia posted the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Florida Man Sentenced in Federal Methamphetamine and Firearms Case Brett Howard Will Serve 27 Months in Federal Prison * ABINGDON, Va. - A former resident of Lebanon, Virginia was sentenced recently to 27 months on federal methamphetamine and firearm charges in U.S. District Court in Abingdon. Brett Lamar Howard, 35, of West Palm Beach more PR

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Jan. 29 -- Georgia College issued the following news: * * * Georgia College online master's programs ranked among best in the South by U.S. News & World Report By Amanda Respess Georgia College & State University's online master's degree programs have again been ranked among the nation's best, earning four top-five designations among all regional universities in the South, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2026 rankings, released today. GCSU's online nursing  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 [Category: Energy] -- The American Energy Alliance posted the following news release: * * * Gov. Spanberger Moves to Increase Electricity Prices With Plans to Rejoin RGGI * Last week, Governor Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), who ran a campaign based on affordability, including lower energy bills, announced that Virginia would be rejoining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), and thus imposing a new tax on residents. The RGGI is a regional cap-and-trade program in the more PR

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces SUNY to Adopt System-wide 'Science of Reading' Policy to Better Equip Future Teachers and Ensure Student Success * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the State University of New York (SUNY) system is updating expectations for all educator preparation programs to align with the "Science of Reading," which is a set of evidence-based principles for providing lit more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 28 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions * January 28, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the following boards and commissions: Mental Health Diversion Council; Library of Michigan Board of Trustees; Michigan Interagency Coordinating Council on Infants and Toddlers with Developmental Disabi more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on Appropriations Package Signed into Law, $1,415,000 for SWVA Nuclear Energy Project * Ahead of a government funding deadline of January 30, President Donald Trump signed into law the appropriations package H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on Appropriations Package Signed into Law, $2.1 Million for New River Valley Communications System Upgrades * Ahead of a government funding deadline of January 30, President Donald Trump signed into law the appropriations package H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026. U.S. Congressman  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on Appropriations Package Signed into Law, $750,000 for Bedford Sewer Replacement Project * Ahead of a government funding deadline of January 30, President Donald Trump signed into law the appropriations package H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on Appropriations Package Signed into Law, $859,095 for Dickenson County Radio Upgrades * Ahead of a government funding deadline of January 30, President Donald Trump signed into law the appropriations package H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-V more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on Appropriations Package Signed into Law, More Than $4 Million for Public Safety Communications Systems Upgrades Regionally * Ahead of a government funding deadline of January 30, President Donald Trump signed into law the appropriations package H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026.  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 28 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-Idaho State Director Applauds Sen. Crapo's Record on Healthcare Affordability in Idaho Statesman Op-Ed * Jan 28, 2026 by AFP Boise, ID - Americans for Prosperity-Idaho (AFP-ID) State Director Jason Lehosit applauded U.S. Senator Mike Crapo's recent legislative record on healthcare affordability in a new opinion piece in the Idaho Statesman. Delivering qualit more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 28 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-Kansas Speaks at School Choice Rally at State Capitol * Jan 28, 2026 by AFP TOPEKA, KS - In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) called on state lawmakers to expand school choice options in Kansas at a school choice rally in the state capitol on Tuesday during National School Choice Week. The event brought hundreds of activists, edu more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * Joint Promotion on USS Nimitz Highlights the Power of the Personnel Force Innovation Program * KEYPORT, Wash. - On Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, Airman 1st Class Jorge Prado of the Texas Air National Guard was promoted to the rank of Senior Airman in a setting few service members experience-on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The ceremony was more than a personal milestone. Conducted by more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, Jan. 27 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Langley Federal Credit Union Announces New Partnership with Hampton University to Benefit Students, Families, and Faculty * NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - (January 26, 2026) - Langley Federal Credit Union is proud to announces a new partnership with Hampton University, one of the nation's premier Historically Black Colleges and Universities and a longstanding cornerstone of the Coastal Virginia community. This collaborati more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- Leonardo DRS, a company that says it provides advanced defense technology to U.S. national security customers and allies around the world, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Leonardo DRS to Provide Advanced Space-Based Infrared Sensor Payload for Missile Defense Program Leonardo DRS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRS) announced today that it was awarded a subcontract to provide Infrared Mission Payloads in support of the Space Development Agency's (SDA)  more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- Liberty University issued the following news release: * * * Liberty makes major investments in aviation training with new high-tech simulator and safety aircraft Students in Liberty University's School of Aeronautics have a clearer vision and safer flight path toward careers in aviation this fall with two recent additions to boost its hands-on training: a state-of-the-art flight simulator with an upgraded visual package and a new aircraft that allows pilots to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 [Category: Political] -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release: * * * LWV CEO Celina Stewart and Civil Rights Groups Call for ICE Accountability * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, League of Women Voters CEO Celina Stewart, Esq. joined Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (IL-3), leaders from Common Cause, LULAC, and the NAACP to share their collective demands to Congress in the wake of continued killings of Americans at the hands of Immigration and Customs Enforcemen more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance (MMHLA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advocating for a three-year extension of funding for the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS). The organization argues that the data collected through PRAMS is crucial in addressing the maternal-child health crisis in the United States. In the letter, MMHLA emphasizes that the information gathered through PRAMS more ST

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Jan. 28 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following statement: * * * Message from Fairfax County Public Schools Regarding Fairfax HS and Hayfield Investigations Dear Fairfax and Hayfield Families: In February 2025, the School Board retained the law firm of Baker McKenzie LLP to conduct a comprehensive, independent investigation of allegations surrounding student athlete transfers and eligibility practices within FCPS. Baker McKenzie recently completed its r more PR

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Jan. 29 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news: * * * MICC planners, 410th Contracting Support Brigade demonstrate new command relationship, synchronize support to the Army Western Hemisphere Command By Jose Rodriguez, Public Affairs, Mission and Installation Contracting Command JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas--Leaders and staff of the Field Directorate Office Fort Sam Houston and the 410th Contracting Brigade held a tabletop exercise on Janua more PR

DECATUR, Illinois, Jan. 29 -- Millikin University issued the following news: * * * Millikin Alumnus A.D. Carson '04 Releases New Book 'Dope' The Big Blue graduate continues to redefine scholarship through hip-hop and storytelling. By Matthew Flaten Millikin University alumnus and Decatur native A.D. Carson continues to reshape the boundaries of scholarship, art, and storytelling with the release of his new book, "Dope", a genre-defying work that blends memoir, theory, and hip-hop into an in more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 27 [Category: Education] -- The National Head Start Association issued the following news release: * * * National Head Start Association Honors Congressional Champions for Children and Families at 2026 Winter Leadership Institute * National Head Start Association Honors Congressional Champions for Children and Families at 2026 Winter Leadership Institute Six U.S. senators recognized for leadership and commitment to Head Start and early learning January 28, 202 more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * National Recognition, Record Philanthropy: UMW's Remarkable 'Year in Review' By Jill Laiacona As the spring semester takes off, the University of Mary Washington is moving its mission forward while looking back on a landmark year defined by record-breaking philanthropy and numerous national rankings. UMW's 2024-25 Year in Review publication showcases these achievements and highlights stud more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- SMART SITING GUIDE: Portugal Balancing energy, conservation, and community priorities in developing ground-mounted solar and onshore wind on low-conflict sites - A report from Nature Conservancy, Arlington, Virginia - January 2026 (76 pages) - Authored by Cesare Di Girolamo-Neto, James R. Oakleaf, Aishwarya Bhattacharjee, Kei Sochi, Michele Pontonio, Elif Gunduzyeli and Joseph M. Kiesecker * * * The Nature Conservancy issued a report that lays out a science-bas more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- A State Policy Roadmap to a Faster Clean Energy Buildout - A report from Nature Conservancy, Arlington, Virginia - January 2026 (37 pages) - Authored by Ally Bell, Melanie Santiago-Mosier and Jessica Wilkinson * * * The Nature Conservancy issued a report presenting a comprehensive guide designed to help state legislators accelerate the deployment of clean energy in ways that balance climate goals with conservation and community benefits. The analysis addresses  more ST

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 28 (TNSxrep) -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Final Report on Kremmling-area Ag Conservation Study Now Available A multi-year study on the results of paying ranchers to withhold irrigation from high-elevation hay fields in Colorado's Grand County has been released and is now available on the Colorado Basin Roundtable's website. The study, led by researchers and project managers at Colorado State University, The Nature Conse more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 28 (TNSrpt) -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * New analysis reveals major renewable energy opportunities in Montenegro Developing just one-fifth of mapped locations will cover energy targets while preserving priorities for nature and people. * As countries across Europe work to address the climate and biodiversity crises simultaneously, the question is no longer whether to accelerate renewable energy deployment, but how to d more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (TNSFR) -- The National Credit Union Administration issued a proposal to amend regulations regarding federal share insurance requirements. The agency aims to reduce regulatory burdens for all federally insured credit unions by removing unnecessary and duplicative rules found in 12 CFR Part 741. Specifically, the agency seeks to eliminate Section 741.10, which requires state-chartered credit unions to provide written notices to nonmember account holders when their funds are n more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NEEC fosters engineering talent, innovation at NUWC Division, Keyport * KEYPORT, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES - Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport is leveraging the Naval Engineering Education Consortium program to solve critical Navy challenges while cultivating the next generation of naval engineers.  The program, which operates across all Naval Sea Systems Command Warfare Centers, brings tog more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * New York Man Admits Fencing Jewelry Stolen from Mall Stores and Kiosks Across the U.S. * David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and P.J. O'Brien, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, today announced that SALIM SAKAL, 55, of Brooklyn, New York, waived his right to be indic more PR

VIENNA, Virginia, Jan. 28 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: * * * News/Media Alliance Statement on Google AI Mode Opt-Out Announcement: "Cautiously Optimistic" * Arlington, VA - Today, Google announced that it would begin exploring options for content producers to opt out of their content being used in its search-related generative AI products, like AI Overviews or AI mode. The company is facing increasing scrutiny for its decision to tie appeara more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Jan. 29 -- North Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * Bison arts, humanities and social science projects awarded Priority was given to projects that support career advancement and projects that could raise NDSU faculty's national visibility or lead to future funding were especially encouraged. * The NDSU Office of Research and Creative Activity's Bison Arts, Humanities and Social Science Fund supports new research and creative work in the arts, human more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Jan. 28 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * Novel Combined PET Imaging Approach Personalizes Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer * Media Contact: Rebecca Maxey (703) 652-6772 rmaxey@snmmi.org Reston, VA (January 27, 2026)- A new strategy that combines two types of PET scans can guide personalized radiotherapy for head and neck cancers, according to new research published in The Journal  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 29 -- The Oceantic Network, formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind, issued the following statement on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Oceantic Statement: Vineyard Wind Granted Stay, Will Resume Construction Moments ago, a U.S. judge for Boston District Court has allowed Vineyard Wind to resume work after granting a stay against the administration's lease suspension and construction pause issued December 22, 2025. Judge Murphy granted the stay, citing the order was "lik more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 28 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Paper: Industry Partners Vital to Speeding Modernization * As the Army modernizes, leaning on industry partners remains critical, according to a new paper published by the Association of the U.S. Army. "The pace of technological change is no longer measured in decades, but in months, and sometimes weeks," Majs. Ryan Crayne and Blake Estlund write. As adversaries be more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS HONORED WITH 11 WGA NOMINATIONS FOR OUTSTANDING DOCUMENTARY FILMS * January 28, 2026; Arlington, VA - PBS was honored with an impressive 11 nominations for the 2026 Writers Guild Awards, with its acclaimed documentary programming across multiple categories. PBS stands out with nominations in the Documentary Screenplay category for 2,000 METERS TO ANDRIIVKA from the Oscar(r)-winning team be more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS Promotes Scott Nourse to Serve as Chief of Technology * ARLINGTON, VA; January 28, 2026- PBS today announced the appointment of Scott Nourse as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this role, Nourse will lead PBS's technology strategy and operations, overseeing the teams and platforms that power digital services, broadcast infrastructure, and innovation across the public media system. Nourse more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Whitehouse Seek Answers About How New Regional Data Centers Could Drive Up Energy, Health, & Environmental Costs for Consumers * WASHINGTON, DC - As a growing body of research shows that the artificial intelligence (AI) boom in the U.S. is driving up electricity bills for everyday Americans and could have unintended health and environmental impacts as well, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) an more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, Jan. 28 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * School of Liberal Arts & Education Faculty Member Dr. Margaret Cox Awarded 2025-2026 Virginia Humanities HBCU Scholars Fellowship * HAMPTON, Va. - (January 28, 2026) - Hampton University is proud to announce that Dr. Margaret Cox, Associate Professor in the Department of Literatures, Languages, and Film, has been awarded the prestigious 2025-2026 Virginia Humanities HBCU Scholars Fellowship. She joins the fello more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Kennedy Appoints New Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee to Advance Fight Against Autism * WASHINGTON -JANUARY 28, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the appointment of 19 new members to the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC). These appointments reflect the commitment of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to su more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10 a.m. on Feb. 3, 2026, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building: Agenda: * Nomination of John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board * Nomination of Daniel Edwards, of North Carolina, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation * Nomination of Steven Haines, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * SENATOR ALSOBROOKS AND DMV SENATORS DEMAND ANSWERS ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S TAKEOVER OF DC GOLF COURSES As reported in the Washington Post, today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) led her fellow DMV Senators in urging the Trump Administration to give detailed explanations of the legal basis for the Administration's recent move to oust National Links Trust (NLT) as the manager of DC's histori more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Markey, Warren Welcome Court Stay of Trump's Illegal Attempts to Destroy Offshore Wind in Massachusetts * Washington (January 27, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) issued a statement after a federal judge stayed the Trump administration's December 22 order halting the ongoing con more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Schmitt, Kaine Introduce Bipartisan Resolution in Honor of National Catholic Schools Week * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) reintroduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing National Catholic Schools Week. This resolution celebrates the contributions of Catholic education across America and recognizes January 25 - January 31, 2026, as National Cath more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * TEGNA Expands Local News Offering with First-of-Its-Kind Mobile App Delivering Thousands of Original Mobile Videos Daily from Trusted Local Reporters & Weather Teams Launch markets show 10x increase in video consumption Powered by TEGNA's 24/7 story-first newsrooms, the new mobile app provides real-time access to the most important loca more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 28 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * U.S. House Agriculture Committee leadership to speak to state agriculture officials * Media Advisory WHO : U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman G. T. Thompson will discuss the committee's policy priorities with state department of agriculture leaders during the National Association of State Departments of  more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Jan. 27 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * U.S. Military senior medical leaders from across Europe take part in senior leader forum * KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany -The 2026 Team Medical Europe-Africa Strong Medicine Senior Leader Forum, co-hosted by the Defense Health Network Europe and Medical Readiness Command, Europe Jan. 21-23, brought together military medical leaders representing a wide-range of medical organizations spanning the military m more PR

FARMVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * U.S. News & World Report ranks Longwood among 2026 Best Online MBA programs Based on the strength of its top-notch faculty and commitment to delivering measurable value for its graduates, Longwood's Online MBA program maintains a robust national ranking, according to a just-released U.S. News & World Report list. Longwood ranked No. 169 nationally in Best Online MBA Programs and ranked in the top 100 more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * U.S. News & World Report ranks three VCU online programs among best in the U.S. Two master's programs in the College of Engineering, and one in the School of Education, are the latest additions to VCU's tally of 22 top-ranked graduate and professional programs by the publication. By Brian McNeill Three programs offered by Virginia Commonwealth University have been ranked as part of U.S. News & W more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 29 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Study maps how varied genetic forms of autism lead to common features Brain organoid research reveals convergent molecular pathways across distinct genetic forms of autism * UCLA Health researchers have created a comprehensive map showing how eight different genetic mutations associated with autism spectrum disorder affect early brain development, providing new insights into the ways divers more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * Ariel Vasser '26 Awarded Skadden Fellowship Award Will Support Project at Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law By Melissa Castro Wyatt University of Virginia School of Law student Ariel Vasser '26 has been awarded a 2026 Skadden Public Interest Fellowship to fund her first two years of work at the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law after graduation. As she starts her legal care more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * UVA researchers identify cells driving life-threatening scleroderma By Traci Hale, vmv7mc@virginia.edu University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have uncovered a possible way to prevent the dangerous hardening of skin and organs in people with systemic scleroderma, a rare autoimmune disease. The research shows that a certain type of immune cell plays a direct role in creat more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Video: Kaine Presses Secretary Rubio on Venezuela During Committee Hearing * FULL VIDEO IS AVAILABLE HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) and Ranking Member of the SFRC Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, pressed Secretary of State Marco Rubio on U.S. policy toward Venezuela and President Donald Trump's comments  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Democratic Veterans in Congress Demand that ICE & CBP Stand Down * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) joined 14 fellow Democratic Veterans in the U.S. House to call for a stand down of ICE and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) interior operations following the murders of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal agents. Vindman, along with U.S. Representatives Ted Lieu ( more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Justice, education and advocacy propel Alexander Campbell The senior, who led the push for new state legislation when he was a child, today serves on the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities and works for a member of the Virginia House of Delegates - among many other efforts. By Joan Tupponce Framed by his experience in elementary school, Alexander Campbell knows the feeling of injustice. more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * $10 million gift to fuel transdisciplinary data science Virginia Tech's College of Science and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will create chair, professorship, and fellowship positions thanks to alumni couple Tom '68, M.S. '72, Ph.D. '74 and Cathie M.S. '72, Ph.D. '75 Woteki. By Albert Raboteau Tom and Cathie Woteki, an alumni couple who made profound contributions to the fields of public health and a more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Grief therapy dog gets love, top-notch treatment in battle with cancer By Kevin Myatt Ragnar gave himself to others in some of their darkest days for most of the last decade. But in this season, it is those around him, including clinicians and staff at the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center, who are giving of themselves to Ragnar as he faces his greatest challenge. A 9-year-old English golden retriever, Rag more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * How a 1990 gift enables today's breakthrough research An endowed professorship is a catalyst for breakthrough research, unlocking innovations that transform what is possible in science and education. Nowhere is this clearer than in the work of Giulio Menciotti. He creates stunning three-dimensional images of cats' hearts beating in real time--a sight that makes his students gasp, "Oh, wow." Their reactions highl more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * A new spin on ADHD treatment Researchers are studying how DJing and hip-hop music production could help improve ADHD symptoms in young adults through creative, non-drug therapy. By Marya Barlow "DJ S-Low" leaned intently over a glowing digital controller, headphones on and head bobbing, as she mixed two tracks by New Order into one seamless transition. Nearby, classmates at their own DJ setups nodded along. Af more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 28 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * W&M announces 2026 Charter Day award winners * Two students and two faculty members will be recognized at William & Mary's Charter Day ceremony on Feb. 6 for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the community. This year's honorees are: * Thomas Jefferson Award: Professor of Biology Randolph "Randy" Chambers * Thomas Jefferson Teaching Award: Associate Professor of English Jennifer Lord more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Coming to Deer Valley East Village in Park City, Utah in 2028 Extell Development Company and Hilton have announced plans for the ski in, ski out resort and branded residences as part of Deer Valley Resort's expansion project within the newly established East Village * New York-based Extell Development Company, a full-service national real estate developer of resid more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Statement on NTSB Investigation into Deadly DCA Crash * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the below statement on a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) hearing announcing the agency's findings from its year-long investigation into the deadly midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) that took the lives o more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Review and Strengthen FAA's Safety Management System to Ensure Agency Identifies and Corrects Safety Risks * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner joined Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Ed Markey (D-MA), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) to introduce the FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026 to improve the Federal Aviation Administration's (FA more PR