WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * "Warsh Can't Just Get A Rubber Stamp" - Joint Economic Committee Senior House Dem. Beyer * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Senior House Democrat on Congress' Joint Economic Committee and member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, today urged the Senate to subject President Trump's Fed Chair nominee, Kevin Warsh, to "hard questions about independence and monetary policy." Beyer said: "Trump cho more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 30 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP and Jersey 1st Defend Homeschool Freedom Against Overreach During National School Choice Week * Trenton, NJ -With National School Choice Week underway, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) celebrates school choice to ensure parents can customize their students' educational options that best suit their needs.  In the Garden State, homeschooling empowers thousands of famil more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 30 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Vermont Affordability Survey: Cost of Living Remains Top Concern * Montpelier, VT -Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released the results of a statewide survey highlighting Vermonters' views on affordability and cost-of-living issues for the 2026 legislative session.  The survey indicates that 87 percent find it extremely important for the legislature to priori more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 31 -- The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Atlantic Croaker Stock Assessment Workshop Scheduled for March 2-6, 2026 in Arlington, VA The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will hold the Atlantic Croaker Benchmark Stock Assessment Workshop at the Commission's office, 1050 N. Highland Street, Suite 200 A-N, Arlington, VA. The stock assessment will evaluate the health of Atlantic croaker stock more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Rules That Would Weaken State Consumer Financial Protection Laws * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a bipartisan coalition of 23 attorneys general and a group of state-level bank regulators, including the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, in opposing a pair of rules proposed by the Office of the Compt more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem ( more PR

MONROVIA, California, Jan. 27 -- AeroVironment issued the following news release: * * * AV, Inc. to Present at TD Cowen's Annual Aerospace & Defense Conference AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV) will participate in TD Cowen's upcoming Annual Aerospace & Defense Conference in Arlington, Virginia. AV's executive vice president and MacCready Works Group General Manager, Jeffrey Rodrian and AV's Head of Investor Relations, Denise Pacioni, will take part in a fireside chat on February 11, 2 more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 31 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems expands Utah footprint BAE Systems expands presence in Utah to fuel innovation, grow local talent and strengthen support for critical national security mission BAE Systems announced the opening of its new office in Utah, marking an expansion of the company's local footprint and continued investment in the state's workforce, economy and innovation ecosystem. Located just north of Salt Lake City,  more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Jan. 26 -- Booz Allen Hamilton, an information technology information company, issued the following news release: * * * Booz Allen Announces Vellox Reverser General Availability AI-powered product reverse engineers malware in minutes * Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) today announced the general availability of Vellox Reverser(TM), a malware reverse engineering and threat intelligence product designed to radically accelerate cyber defense. Built with a resilient agentic AI  more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on Jan. 30, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * Trump's Religious Freedom Day Freaks Atheists On January 16, President Donald Trump forever declared this day to be Religious Freedom Day, honoring the central place that religion has played in anchoring our free more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 30 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Hauptman's Statement on Appointment to PCAOB * ALEXANDRIA, VA (January 30, 2026) - National Credit Union Administration Chairman Kyle S. Hauptman issued the following statement after being named as a member of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). "I am grateful to President Donald J. Trump and Chairman Paul S. Atkins for their faith in me and for the more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom College President Reflects on How to Renew Education * This past fall, St. John Henry Newman was declared a doctor of the Church -a moment of great celebration throughout the Catholic world. For those working in higher education, Newman's writings have been a guide -a North Star -for generations. In this article, Christendom College President George A. Harne, Ph.D., reflects on the newest docto more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Jan. 30 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Theology Professor Releases New Online Series on Prayer * Christendom College theology professor Mary Stanford recently launched a brand-new three-part online course through the Diocese of Arlington titled "The Heart of Prayer." The course delves into the nature of purpose of Christian prayer, exploring its role in our lives and its close connection with our relationship with God. The free cl more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 30 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Double-digit Increases In Aluminum, Steel And Copper Costs Drive Up Producer Price Indexes For Construction Materials And Equipment In 2025 * High Tariff Rates on Key Materials Appear to Be Enabling Domestic Producers to Make Substantial Price Increases, Making it Hard for Contractors to Know How Much to Bid for Future Projects The producer price index more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 27 -- Elbit America, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems, issued the following news: * * * Leading the conversation on Future Indirect Fires At the Future Indirect Fires Summit, Elbit America is helping shape the dialogue on Army fires modernization and showcasing SIGMA as a next-generation capability * This week, leaders from across the United States Army, U.S. Marine Corps, allied militaries, and industry are gathering in Arlington, Virginia for the 2026 Future Indirect  more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Jan. 30 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU research shows how preschool STEM builds life skills * Work by ETSU's Dr. Alissa A. Lange shows how preschool STEM education builds transferable skills, supports social-emotional learning and fosters belonging in early childhood classrooms. When two preschoolers stack sticks and bark to build a house for a ladybug, they're learning far more than basic construction. They're developing more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 30 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Faculty affiliate uncovers Revolutionary War history with class, tour * Whether you're looking for directions or measuring the distance between landmarks, maps are an exceptional tool. Sometimes, they can even unlock richer histories than previously known. That was the case for Robyn Schroeder, a William & Mary faculty affiliate and National Institute of American History & Democracy assistant director, who more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following Fed Notes article: * * * Supply Chain Risk and Bank Lending Amid Trade Policy Uncertainty Luke Morgan, Carlos A. Ramirez, Andre F. Silva, and Andrei Zlate/1 During times of increased trade policy uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions can be an important source of instability. Due to the interconnected nature of modern economies, problems in one market can often ripple across others, triggering logistica more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 31 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by R. Andrew Bauer, Renee Haltom and Matthew Martin: * * * What Businesses Are Saying: Cautiously Optimistic With a Hint of Wariness In the lead-up to the December Federal Open Market Committee cycle, we heard that the economy was chugging along with disproportionate support from high-income consumers and artificial intelligence (AI). Many firms noted they were hesitant to invest more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * FERC Authorizes SSEP Pipeline * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Yesterday, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) authorized the dangerous, expensive, and unnecessary Southeast Supply Enhancement Project, or SSEP. Transco's proposed SSEP project includes 55 miles of new pipeline that would run through Virginia and North Carolina, and also includes compressor station expansions. In North Carol more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, Jan. 30 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * FERC authorizes SSEP pipeline * January 30, 2026 CONTACT Andy Li, andy.li@sierraclub.org WASHINGTON, D.C. -Yesterday, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission authorized the dangerous, expensive and unnecessary Southeast Supply Enhancement Project, or SSEP. Transco's proposed SSEP project includes 55 miles of new pipeline that would run through Virginia and North Ca more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Fetterman, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Reduce Barriers to Organic Agriculture This week, U.S Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined 14 bicameral lawmakers in reintroducing the Opportunities in Organic Act to help farmers and other agricultural producers transition to organic practices, and build successful and sustainable businesses. This legislation would help eliminate stee more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson Appoints Deputy Director for Bureau of Consumer Protection * Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has appointed Levi Swank as Deputy Director of the agency's Bureau of Consumer Protection. Swank is an experienced consumer protection litigator who has represented clients in a wide variety of enforcement matters, class actions, and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Support Farmers, Reduce Barriers To Organic Agriculture * Legislation would help more producers transition to and maintain organic practices Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined 14 lawmakers in reintroducing the Opportunities in Organic Act, legislation designed to help farmers and other agricultural producers transition to org more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12577) on Jan. 29, 2026, by economic development policy analyst Joseph V. Jaroscak and research librarian Ben Leubsdorf. Here are excerpts: * * * Governing the District of Columbia: Overview and Timeline The U.S. Constitution provides for the creation of a district to serve as the permanent seat of the federal government. Article I, Section 8, clause 17 also grants Congress pl more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 30 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP Celebrates America's 250th in Philadelphia with Renewed Focus on Founding Principles * PHILADELPHIA, PA - In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) and its sister organizations The LIBRE Initiative and Concerned Veterans for America kicked off its yearlong "One Small Step" celebration of America's 250th anniversary on Thursday with a live podcast e more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 30 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-AZ Activists Urge Senate to Pass SPEED Act Now * Phoenix, AZ - This week, Americans for Prosperity-Arizona (AFP-AZ) activists took action to urge Arizona's U.S. Senators, Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly, to pass the SPEED Act and deliver real permitting reform that allows America to build faster, strengthen energy reliability, and create jobs.  Grassroots activ more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 30 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-NV, LIBRE Initiative, and CVA Urge Senate Action on Energy Permitting Reform * Jan 30, 2026 by AFP LAS VEGAS, NV - Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity-Nevada (AFP-NV), the LIBRE Initiative, and Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) hosted a discussion with Nevada leaders, veterans, and industry voices to highlight the need for energy permitting reform to stre more PR

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, Jan. 31 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * JMU online graduate programs ranked high by U.S. News A pair of James Madison University online graduate degree programs are among the top 50 nationally, according to the latest ranking by U.S. News & World Report. JMU's highest ranking online graduate program, coming in at No. 27, is a master's degree in computer science with a concentration in cybersecurity. The outlet ranked 106 programs in the c more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Beyer Introduce Bill To Increase Transparency About Cost Of Federal, State, And Local Police Misconduct * Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) and U.S. Representative Don Beyer (D-VA-08) introduced the Cost of Police Misconduct Act, legislation to increase transparency and accountability about the costs of law enforcement misconduct. This bill would require federal, state, and local law enforc more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Library Names 25 Films to the National Film Registry for Preservation * The Library of Congress has selected 25 films for the National Film Registry due to their cultural, historic or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation's film heritage, the Library announced today. The selections for 2025 date back to the silent film era with six silent films dating from 1896 to 1926 - a significant number of films in th more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 30 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Moving Industry Prepares for Another High-Energy Meeting in Nashville * Registrations are underway for the American Trucking Associations' Moving & Storage Conference 2026 Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. The meeting will take place as the industry undergoes a paradigm shift, with the Pentagon recently announcing significant reforms to its military rel more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 29 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Myth V. Reality: When a Bill Sponsor in Congress Passes Away * Myth: When the sponsor of a piece of legislation passes away, the bill is terminated and must be reintroduced. Reality: When the sponsor of a bill passes away, the bill remains and retains all its current cosponsors. Often, another member of Congress will ta more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resource released the following testimony by Erik Milito, president of the National Ocean Industries Association, from a Jan. 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Deep Dive: Examining the Regulatory and Statutory Barriers to Deep Sea Mining": * * * Thank you, Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and members of the subcommittee. We appreciate the opportunity to testify about the importance of critical minerals, oce more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 31 -- The National Science Board issued the following news: * * * Extraordinary Possibility As 2026 begins, the National Science Board (NSB) reflects on remarkable achievements during the past year of unprecedented change. As stewards of a long-term strategic vision for the U.S. science and technology (S&T) enterprise, the Board: * Celebrated NSF as a keystone of U.S. progress and prosperity on its 75th anniversary: Winning the race for the future with the National  more PR

VIENNA, Virginia, Jan. 26 -- The Navy Federal Credit Union issued the following news release: * * * Navy Federal Credit Union to Provide Support for Members Amid Potential Government Shutdown Navy Federal to offer a 0% APR program to eligible members facing potential paycheck disruption. * With the January 30 deadline to extend federal spending authorization fast approaching, Navy Federal Credit Union is once again stepping up to support its members in the event of a government shutdown. Th more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 30 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * New Year, new decisions * Steve Jobs famously dressed in the same simple uniform on repeat -a black turtleneck, blue jeans and sneakers -to remove one decision from his busy agenda. While this strategy might not be scientifically proven, the intention behind it makes sense. In today's information- and choice-rich world, everyone is looking for ways to streamline decision-making. To explore how humans make  more PR

COCOA, Florida, Jan. 27 -- The National Space Society issued the following news release: * * * NSS Space Business Competition Closes on February 15 with $32,000 in Prizes The National Space Society's annual Martine Rothblatt Space Settlement business plan competition for 2026 is accepting entries through midnight, Pacific Time, February 15, 2026. The competition challenges students, academicians, entrepreneurs, and the broader space community to develop compelling business plans that will hel more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division, Keyport welcomes LCDR Kristen Curtis as Detachment San Diego's officer in charge * KEYPORT, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES - Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport recently welcomed Lt. Cmdr. Kristen "Xena" Curtis as Detachment San Diego's new officer in charge. An Akron, Ohio native, Curtis graduated from the University of Akron with a double major in marketing and entrepreneurship,  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Patriot Pantry expands to Mason Square * On January 20, George Mason University expanded one of its most essential student support services. The Patriot Pantry officially opened a new location at Mason Square, extending food security resources to a campus that primarily serves graduate and professional students. Operated by the Basic Needs Services team at the Student Support and Advocacy Center (SSAC),  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Pepco issued the following news release: * * * Pepco Launches Customer-Focused Education Campaign on Maryland's Energy Crisis and Rising Electric Bills Campaign helps customers understand what's driving costs and how Maryland decision makers can support affordability and reliability * Pepco today announced the launch of a public education campaign designed to help Maryland customers better understand why energy bills are rising. The campaign, which is non-recoverable  more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, Jan. 30 -- Radford University issued the following Highlander Highlights wrap up for the week of 2026: * * * Highlander Highlights shares with readers some of the extraordinary accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students, faculty, staff and alumni. Radford master's programs earn magazine accolades Radford University has earned national recognition in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Online Programs rankings, ref more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Scott: DOL's PBM Rule Should Go Further to Improve Transparency and Affordability Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a new rule regarding pharmacy benefit manager fee di more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Senior Official at U.S. African Development Foundation to Plead To Accepting Gratuities from Kenyan Contractor * WASHINGTON - Mathieu G. Zahui, 59, the Director of Financial Management for the United States African Development Foundation was charged today by criminal Information for accepting gratuities from a USADF contractor and then lying to federal law enforcement  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Tentative Deal Reached on Funding, But Congress Unlikely to Meet Deadline * The White House reached a deal with Senate Democrats to pass five of the six remaining appropriations bills and a two-week continuing resolution (CR) to extend current funding levels for the Department of Homeland Security, giving additional time  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12483) on Jan. 29, 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 more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following testimony by Gordon Blum, associate deputy chief for the Eastern Region at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, from a Jan. 21, 2026, hearing entitled "EXPLORE America250: Celebrating One Year of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act": * * * Chairman Westerman, Ranking Member Huffman, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for inviting the U.S. Depar more PR

MOBILE, Alabama, Jan. 31 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: * * * McCall Library Collection of Civil War Letters the Foundation of New Book University of South Alabama history professor Dr. Henry "Mel" McKiven's most recent book is "Consequences of Confederate Citizenship: The Civil War Correspondence of Alabama's Pickens Family." The letters in the book are all from the University's Doy Leale McCall Rare Book and Manuscript Library and were donated by the more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 31 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on Jan. 30, 2026, by Bryan McKenzie with William Petri, vice chair for research in the Department of Medicine and Wade Hampton Frost Professor of Medicine: * * * Q&A: What should you know about the deadly virus causing international concern? Health authorities in India say they have contained a potential outbreak of a bat-borne virus with no approved vaccine or cure. With a fatality rate between 40% to 7 more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 31 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, the coa more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 31 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU researcher aims to refine how Alzheimer's drugs are valued In the College of Health Professions, Adam Atherly's NIH-funded project aims to ensure that the government considers societal factors that are crucial to seniors and families - but that clinical datasets might overlook. By Jeff Kelley As the federal government prepares to negotiate Medicare prescription drug prices for the first time more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 31 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Virginia Companies Expand Into Global Markets Through Commonwealth's Trade Accelerator Program Lauded International Trade Development Program Announces Latest Class of Virginia Businesses * Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that 14 companies across the Commonwealth have graduated from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)'s Virginia Leaders i more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Virginia Job Openings and Labor Turnover -- November 2025 * Virginia had 216,000 job openings in November 2025, compared to 231,000 openings in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that the job openings rate in Virginia was more PR

ETTRICK, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * Virginia State University To Celebrate Black History Month With Dynamic Programming And Community Partnerships Virginia State University is proud to recognize Black History Month through meaningful community partnerships that celebrate African American history, culture, and creativity throughout February. As part of its ongoing collaboration with Chesterfield County, the University is supporting a divers more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 31 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * J. Mark Sowers Distinguished Lecture explores law, neuroscience through the adolescent brain The J. Mark Sowers Distinguished Lecture Series continues in February with a presentation exploring how advances in neuroscience are reshaping the legal treatment of young offenders. Titled "Law and Neuroscience: The Case of the Adolescent Brain," the lecture will be delivered by BJ Casey, the Christina L. Willia more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 31 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * One Hokie engineer is maximizing the impact of his gift this Giving Day Computer science alumnus and Board of Visitors member Jim Miller '97 gives $50,000 to the College of Engineering to encourage participation in Giving Day 2026. By Hailey Wade When computer science alumnus and current Virginia Tech Board of Visitors member Jim Miller '97 chose Virginia Tech, he wasn't just picking a top engineering program - more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Statement on the Nomination of Kevin Warsh * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, released the following statement: "The independence of the Federal Reserve isn't optional - it's the foundation of our economy. It stabilizes borrowing prices so families can buy homes, afford everyday necessities, and run  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Demand Investigation into DHS Use of Surveillance Technology * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Inspector General Joseph Cuffari urging him to investigate current and future DHS procurements that enable the collection, retention, and analysis of sensitive personal data. As DHS continues a mass de more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Statement on One-Year Anniversary of DCA Midair Collision * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement marking the one-year anniversary of the January 29, 2025 midair collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which resulted in t more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Jan. 30 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Washington State Medical and Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Workers File Petition to Remove Machinists Union Bosses * Majority of manufacturing workers back petition to end IAM union officials' monopoly "representation" powers Bellingham, WA (January 30, 2026) - Albert Sherman Toribio, an employee of Trulife, Inc., has filed a petition with the National Labor Rel more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Requests Information on Decision to Pause Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), Congressman Nick LaLota (NY-01), Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Congressman Rob Bresnahan (PA-08), Congressman Jeff Hurd (CO-03), and Congr more PR