RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * $4.5M in new grants propels VCU researcher's projects for blind and visually impaired individuals In the College of Engineering, Dianne Pawluk is working to make visual diagrams more accessible and computer programming more inclusive. By David Pulgar With two new federal grants totaling $4.5 million, Virginia Commonwealth University researcher Dianne Pawluk is continuing to pioneer advances for b more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America issued the following news release: * * * AAFA Celebrates Continuation of CDC's National Asthma Control Program, Calls on Congress to Fund Lifesaving Program in 2027 Budget Advocates breathe sigh of relief as critical CDC program earns congressional support * Washington D.C. -- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) applauds Congress for protecting $33.5 million in funding for the Centers for Disease Con more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia issued the following statement on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Ending 287(g) agreements protects Virginia's immigrant communities and makes us all safer Following today's announcement that Gov. Spanberger ended 287(g) agreements with state law enforcement in Virginia, a program that effectively turns state law enforcement officers into Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, ACLU of Virginia Policy Director Chris Ka more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MI Congratulates Jason Tunney on Victory in State Senate Special Election * LANSING, MI - Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) congratulates Jason Tunney on his victory in yesterday's special election for Michigan's 35th State Senate District. AFP-MI reaffirms its strong support for Tunney as he advances to the general election in May.  AFP-MI State Director T more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MS Responds to State Senate Failure of HB 2, Reaffirms Commitment to Education Freedom * Jackson, MS - Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) today responded to the Mississippi State Senate Education Committee's failure to advance the Education Freedom Act (HB 2). This legislation would have expanded parental choice and established education savings accounts fo more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-South Dakota Criticizes House Defeat of Senate Bill 85 * Pierre, SD - Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) criticized lawmakers for voting to defeat Senate Bill 85, which would require school boards to obtain local taxpayer approval before opting out of statutory property tax limits. "Legislators took a step in the wrong direction by voting against SB 85. T more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: Aerospace] (TNSrpt) -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * New AIA White Paper Outlines Vision for Agentic AI to Accelerate Decision-Making for the U.S. Defense Industrial Base * Arlington, Va. - Today, the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) released a new white paper, Accelerating and Improving Decision Making: A Vision for Agentic AI in U.S. Defense-Industrial Collaboration, outlining how the next generati more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following statement on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * ALG Urges DOJ And FTC Consideration Of Netflix-Warner Merger On The Legal Merits Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement urging the Justice Department Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission to consider the Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery merger on the merits of the law: "Upon considering the testimony of more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Alumni family honors a legacy rooted in agriculture and Virginia Tech Gift in honor of E. Phillip "Phil" Hickman '74 will support graduate students in agricultural and applied economics. By Marya Barlow Phil Hickman '74 loved three things with uncommon intensity: farming, his family, and Virginia Tech. Friends and relatives say those passions were evident in everything he did -- from building Dublin Farms into o more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: Media] -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * America's Public Television Stations Elect Board Officers and Trustees * WASHINGTON - February 4, 2026 - America's Public Television Stations (APTS) today announced the election of its board leaders and board members. * Dolores Fernandez Alonso, President and CEO of South Florida PBS, Miami, Florida, has been re-elected Chair. * Adrienne Fairwell, President and more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries issued the following news on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * EBSA Funded as Brief Federal Shutdown Ends By Ted Godbout President Trump has signed into law the consolidated appropriations bill that ends a brief federal shutdown. That funds a large part of the government for the remainder of fiscal year 2026 -- including the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA). Following last-minute negotiations, the U more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries issued the following news on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Roth Option May Be Available to Mississippi Public Employees By John Iekel Roth accounts may be added to the options available to employees in the public sector in Mississippi if a bill before the state Senate is enacted. Under current law, the state of Mississippi, or any state agency, county, municipality or other political subdivision may enter into  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity Calls Out Gov. Lamont's State of the State Address * Feb 4, 2026 by AFP Hartford, CT - Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) responded to Governor Ned Lamont following his State of the State Address. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said: "Governor Lamont's State of the State Address failed to offer long-term solutions with policies  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Recognizes Top Recruiters for 2025 * After a year when the Army met its recruiting goal four months early, the service honored 30 top recruiters for fiscal year 2025 during a ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia. "The diligent work of our recruiters nationwide is instrumental in mitigating challenges in the recruiting market and ensuring sustain more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems supports local Virginia and Tennessee communities BAE Systems Ordnance Systems Inc. (OSI) reinforced its commitment to the Radford, Virginia, and Kingsport, Tennessee, regions through significant community investments in 2025. As the operating contractor of the Radford and Holston Army Ammunition Plants, the company directed resources to support veterans, combat food insecurity, and advance educat more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Introduces Legislation to Address Nationwide Nursing Shortage * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today introduced the National Urgent Recruitment for Skilled Employees (NURSE) Visa Act to address the nationwide nursing shortage by making visas available to foreign nurses working in areas where the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has determined there is a nursing workforce shortage more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Statement On The Washington Post * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), who represents a Northern Virginia district in the Washington, D.C. suburbs in the U.S. House, today issued the following statement after the announcement of mass layoffs at the Washington Post, which reportedly included the elimination of substantial portions of the newspaper's desks covering local and regional news, international  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * Boom! FTC Squeezes Concessions from Cigna's Express Scripts * ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Feb. 4, 2026) - The National Community Pharmacists Association cheered an announcement by the Federal Trade Commission today that insurance giant Cigna has agreed to make big concessions to help remedy years of unfair business practices that have plagued consumers with more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP officers seize $119k in unreported currency from four travelers at Dulles Airport * STERLING, Virginia - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized $119,178 in unreported currency from four international travelers at Washington Dulles International Airport since Jan. 4. * On Jan. 20, CBP officers seized $20,800 from an Uzbekistan national travel more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * CCIA Raises Concerns With New Mexico Privacy Bill That Departs From National Standards and Risks Digital Innovation * Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association is testifying today before the New Mexico Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee in opposition to SB 53, warning that the proposal would depart sharply from estab more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * CCIA Testifies Against Virginia Bills that Raise Constitutional and Compliance Concerns * Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association is testifying today before the Virginia Senate Committee on General Laws and Technology to oppose SB 201, SB 232, SB 237, and SB 796, warning that these bills raise serious constitutional, priva more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Chairman Latta Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Energy Markup to Strengthen American Cybersecurity Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, delivered the following opening statement at today's markup of five bills. Subcommittee Chairman Latta's opening statement as prepared for delivery more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 4 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Announces 2026 Softball Predicted Order of Finish and Preseason All-CIAA Team * CHARLOTTE, NC (February 4, 2026) \- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) has announced the predicted order of finish and the 2026 Preseason All CIAA Softball Team. Both were nominated and voted on by the CIAA Sports Information Directors' Association.  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 4 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES OF THE WEEK * Charlotte, NC (February 4, 2026) - CIAA Indoor Track and Field programs continued conference competition with strong performances across sprints, hurdles, jumps, and throws. Four student athletes earned recognition for their results during the week of January 25 through January 31. WOMEN'S TRACK ATHLETE  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Commerce Committee Advances Five Nominations, Coast Guard Vice Commandant Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation advanced five nominations for roles at the Department of Commerce, Department of Transportation, Federal Maritime Commission, and National Transportation Safety Board. The Com more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases In Less Than Half Of Metro Areas In December Amid Stalled Demand For Many Types Of Construction Projects * Top Lists of Yearly Job Gains, While Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, Nev. Has Worst Losses for the Year as Firms Struggle with Lax Demand, Labor Shortages  Just under half of metro areas added construction job more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer, Warner Introduce Legislation Reauthorizing Export-Import Bank for 10 Years * Legislation Provides Historic Reauthorization, Longer-term Certainty ***Click here for video and audio. WASHINGTON, D.C. - As of 2019, there were 115 Export Credit Agencies (ECA) globally, each competing to help industry within their country secure market access across the globe. China has two ECAs, both whic more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration issued a final rule to implement the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2017. This action amends the Controlled Substances Act to create a registration category specifically for emergency medical services agencies, allowing them to better manage controlled substances used in life-saving interventions. The rule streamlines how these agencies operate across state lines. Under the ne more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 4 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Issues Update on Hudson River's Atlantic Striped Bass Reproductive Success * Newly Established Striped Bass Working Group Discussions at the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to Begin February 5 to Discuss Future Stock Management Challenges The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued an update on the Hudson River's more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Education Leaders Propose Bill to Rebuild America's Public Schools Today, House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA-03), Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01), and Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) introduced the Rebuild America's Schools Act of 2026. The legislation invests more tha more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents more than 575 women's college lacrosse games during the 2026 NCAA season, Feb. 13 - May 3 * * Regular-season schedule features seven games between preseason top 10 ranked teams * Big 12, MAAC conference championships on ESPNU; ACC title game on ACC Network ESPN will present more than 575 women's college lacrosse games during the 2026 season across E more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Feb. 4 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Five student delegates chosen to represent Clemson at 2026 ACC Leadership Symposium * Student Affairs On Feb. 6-8, five of Clemson's accomplished students are traveling to Virginia Tech for the annual ACC Leadership Symposium, where they will participate in a weekend full of unique leadership experiences and professional activities alongside delegates from 17 other universities. This year's theme -"Groun more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 4 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Foodservice Workers at Two High Schools Win Campaign to Remove SEIU Union Bosses * After vast majority of cafeteria workers requested vote to 'decertify' union, union bosses disclaimed interest rather than face a vote Chicago, IL (February 4, 2026) - Foodservice employees who serve Lyons Township High School North and Lyons Township High School South have successfull more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Feb. 3 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Former Athletic Director Tom Vander Woude's Heroic Life May One Day Lead to Sainthood * Former Christendom College Athletic Director Tom Vander Woude heroically sacrificed his life to save his son, Josie, in 2008 -an act that has continued to inspire people across the globe. Now, his cause for sainthood is being investigated, bringing his incredible story of love, of sacrifice, and of "doing the right thing more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces Expansion of Paid Internship Opportunities with Virginia Businesses InternshipsVA Helps Businesses Create Internship Programs * Governor Abigail Spanberger today launched InternshipsVA, a new statewide program to help Virginia employers design and launch high-quality, paid internships for higher education students in Virginia. The Commonwe more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Governor Spanberger Establishes Principles for Virginia Law Enforcement, Signs Executive Order & Directive Governor Spanberger: "My Administration Stands with Virginia's Law Enforcement Officers" [...] "Constitutional, Professional Policing Enhances Officer Safety, Public Trust, and Community Cooperation" * Governor Abigail Spanberger -- a former federal law enforcemen more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on Harmful Spanberger Executive Action * Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed Executive Directive 1, directing the Commonwealth's law enforcement agencies to terminate any and all Section 287(g) agreements. This order threatens the work of Virginia State Police and the Virginia Department of Corrections to cooperate with federal law enforcement to keep Virginia communiti more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-414) on the Accreditation Choice and Innovation Act (H.R. 4054). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 18, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 4054 amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reform accreditation by creating a new marketplace for accreditation by giving states the flexibility to designate industry-specific accreditors, providing an on-ramp for capab more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-421) on the Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act (H.R. 2988). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 30, 2025. The House passed the bill on Jan. 15, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 2988, the Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Saving more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-420) on the Tipped Employee Protection Act (H.R. 2312). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 30, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise the definition of the term "tipped employee." Committee Action 117TH CONGRESS Second Session--Legislative Action On December 13, 2022, Representative Steve Womack (R-AR) introduc more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks at a hearing to consider Senate amendments to government funding legislation, a resolution of disapproval regarding D.C. tax increases, reports recommending that Bill and Hillary Clinton be held in contempt of Congress and a measure to expedite domestic critical mineral mining: * * * As prepared for delivery: Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 5 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * If you want to feel gratitude in your life, embrace nostalgia, VCU research finds Wistful memories - from a reunion, a song or even a daydream - strengthen a sense of social connection, which drives thankfulness. By Madeline Reinsel Did you skip your last high school reunion? If so, you may want to reconsider when the next anniversary rolls around. The experience could lead to increased  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following news release: * * * Newly introduced legislation provides pathway to spur antimicrobial development PASTEUR Act would ensure we have the drugs needed to save lives * Representatives Buddy Carter (R-GA), Scott Peters (D-CA), Nick Langworthy (R-NY), Mike Levin (D-CA) and Mike Carey (R-OH) have reintroduced the bipartisan Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) A more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Boozman Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Veterans' Access to Cancer Treatment, Address Staffing Shortages at VA * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and John Boozman (R-AR) introduced the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Physicist Pay Cap Relief Act, bipartisan legislation that would remove an arbitrary cap on the pay of Therapeutic Medical Physicists (TMP more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Introduces Bill to Redesignate Arlington House National Historic Site * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced legislation to redesignate the site known as "Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial" to its original name, "Arlington House." The bill would repeal statutes that memorialized Lee and add a formal historic site designation to the name, making it "the Arlington H more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Kickback Jack's to Pay $1.1 Million for Refusing to Hire Men * Settles federal lawsuit brought by EEOC for sex discrimination GREENSBORO, N.C. - Battleground Restaurants, Inc. and Battleground Restaurant Group, Inc., two North Carolina-based corporations doing business as Kickback Jack's restaurants, will pay $1,111,300 to a class of male applicants and furnish other relief to settle  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans Demands Accountability for Inadequate Care and Failed Leadership at Hampton VA Medical Center * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) sent a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins regarding the lack of stable leadership, accountability for poor staffing, and proper response to years of concerning reports from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the Hampton VA Medical Center (V more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LaLota Secures Big Wins for Suffolk County, Troop Pay Raise in FY26 Funding Law * Appropriations Package Avoids Shutdown, Funds Defense, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Workforce Training, and Public Safety WASHINGTON, D.C. -Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, today released the following statement after the House advanced a bipartisan and bicameral Fisc more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * LIBRE's Sandra Benitez In The Ruthless Podcast To Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary * (Philadelphia, PA) - Recently, Sandra Benitez, Executive Director of The LIBRE Initiative, joined a live recording of the Ruthless podcast in Philadelphia to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. Click Here to Watch the Ruthless Podcast Episode Featuring Sandra. The live recording help more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * LIBRE: Governor Shapiro's Budget Will Result in Bigger Government and Higher Taxes for Pennsylvania Latinos * (Harrisburg, PA) - Following Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's budget unveiling, The LIBRE Initiative, a Latino advocacy group in PA, issued a statement criticizing the proposal because it will result in increased government spending and increased taxes. Jennie Dalla more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Rural and Municipal Utilities * Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it: Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) introduced the Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and strengthen a critical program that helps rural and municipal electric utilities defend against growin more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Introduces GRAD Act to Expand Funding for HBCUs and PBIs * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) and Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-9) introduced H.R. 7341, the Growing Reputable Academic Department (GRAD) Act, to support graduate-level STEM programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predomin more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- Meals On Wheels America posted the following joint statement with the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs: * * * Meals on Wheels America and NANASP Issue Joint Statement on Newly Passed Bill Providing Funding for FY26 Meals on Wheels America President and CEO Ellie Hollander and National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP) Executive Director Bob Blancato today issued the following statement regarding the passin more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * MICC planners, 410th Contracting Support Brigade demonstrate new command relationship, synchronize support to the Army Western Hemisphere Command * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Leaders and staff of the Field Directorate Office Fort Sam Houston and the 410th Contracting Brigade held a tabletop exercise on Jan. 22, 2026, to discuss the transi more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, Feb. 4 -- Global Affairs Canada, an arm of the Canadian government, posted the following news release: * * * Minister Anand to travel to Denmark and Greenland * February 4, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will travel to Copenhagen, Denmark, and Nuuk, Greenland, from February 5 to 7, 2026. During her visit to Copenhagen on February 5, Minister Anand will meet with Lars Lokke Rasmussen, Denmark's Minis more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 5 -- The National Federation of State High School Associations issued the following commentary on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * National Coaches of the Year Measure Success in Multiple Ways By Karissa L. Niehoff Last month, the NFHS recognized 24 individuals as National Coaches of the Year. As one might expect, the accomplishments of these high school coaches are extraordinary, as noted in the press release (https://nfhs.org/stories/2024-25-national-coaches-of-the-year-sele more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 4 [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: * * * New LifeEvac base opens at VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital * By Shea Wright VCU Health's LifeEvac opened a new base at VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) today, bringing around-the-clock emergency air transport to patients in Southside Virginia a more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Completes Builder's Sea Trials * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Program Executive Office Aircraft Carriers (PEO CVN) announced the successful completion of Builder's Sea Trials (BST) for the future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), at Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), a division of HII, in Newport News, Virginia, Feb. 4. Completion of Builder's Trials marks a significant shipbuilding milestone f more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on Feb. 3, 2026, by senior research staffer Anton Korinek and Era Dabla-Norris, deputy director of fiscal affairs at the International Monetary Fund: * * * AI futures: Planning for transformative scenarios before they hit Traditional economists and technologists see AI's trajectory very differently. Policymakers can't afford to bet on just one view. Key Takeaways * The vast uncertainties more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * President Trump to Sign SPEAK Act into Law, Representing a GREAT WIN for Millions of Latinos * The LIBRE Initiative, the nation's center-right Latino organization, and Americans for Prosperity released a statement ahead of President Donald Trump's anticipated signing of the Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act into law. This legislation would not have been possi more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 4 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Recognizing employee excellence that carries 'the legacy of military medicine' * Rear Adm. Matthew Case, Defense Health Agency acting deputy director, and Sgt. Maj. Manuel Cruz, DHA senior enlisted leader for the assistant director for health care administration, hosted an employee recognition ceremony at Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, Jan. 20. "Today's awardees have done a  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cline Funding For I-81 Improvements Signed Into Law * This week, President Trump signed the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill into law, which included $17 million for widening projects and safety enhancements along Interstate 81. The funding, championed by Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06), advances key improvements and potential expansion of the c more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial * Today the United States, together with our partners and allies, has set out to reshape the global market for critical minerals and rare earths. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, joined by Vice President JD Vance, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 4 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * TJHSST Athletics Program Makes State History Appointing Women to Lead Both Baseball and Football Programs Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) is renowned worldwide for its outstanding academic achievements. Now, the school can add another honor to its roll. Yet before the 2026 seasons begin, the science magnet school can boast two historic wins - appointing the first more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Honors Antonio Parker of Montgomery as February "Veteran of the Month" * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video honoring U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant Antonio Parker as the February "Veteran of the Month." Excerpts of Sen. Tuberville's remarks can be found below, and complete remarks can be found here. "I often say, 'This country owes  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Two Bipartisan Subramanyam Bills Headed to House Floor * WASHINGTON, DC - The House Committee on Oversight sent two of Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10)'s bipartisan bills to the House floor after a bipartisan vote in the committee. One of the bills is the Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) Improvement Act (H.R. 7274), which would strengthen the FASC and make sure it has the necess more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * Students Travel to Dominican Republic To Study Impact of Climate Change on Human Rights Trip Is Part of the Yearlong Human Rights Study Project Cooper Allen University of Virginia School of Law students gained a firsthand look at the challenges posed by climate change during the Human Rights Study Project's trip over winter break to the Dominican Republic. The Human Rights Study P more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * UVA researchers identify promising new target for deadliest brain cancer By Traci Hale, vmv7mc@virginia.edu A potential breakthrough in the fight against glioblastoma, the deadliest form of brain cancer, is emerging from UVA Cancer Center. University of Virginia scientists, with support from the National Institutes of Health and the Ben & Catherine Ivy Foundation, have identifi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Video: Kaine Speaks on Senate Floor to Discuss Trump's Villainization of Immigrants and Its Consequences on U.S. Citizens and Economy * VIDEO OF KAINE'S REMARKS AVAILABLE HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) spoke on the Senate floor to pull back the curtain on what the Trump Administration claims is an immigration crackdown focused on reducing crime. In reality, President Do more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Virginia Law Foundation Selects Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Brooks Smith for 2026 Fellows Class * RICHMOND - Troutman Pepper Locke partner Brooks Smith has been named to the Virginia Law Foundation's (VLF) 2026 Class of Fellows. Nominated by their peers and selected by the Fellows Committee, each VLF Fellow must exhibit integrity and character, uphold the highest profes more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following statement on Feb. 4, 2026, by Superintendent Lt. Gen. David J. Furness: * * * Statement from Superintendent on HB1377 VMI is pleased to offer its support of HB1377 as amended on the floor of the House of Delegates today. We are appreciative to the House of Delegates for their bipartisan efforts to amend the bill to remove references threatening VMI's state funding. We are confident that an impartial task force wi more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Bad Bunny's all-Spanish halftime show could redefine Latin music on America's biggest stage, experts say By Jenny Kincaid Boone and Margaret Ashburn This year's Super Bowl halftime show by Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican rapper and singer, is likely to be historic. That's because it will be performed solely in Spanish. The show is likely to bring mixed reactions, but no one can deny that Bad Bunny's rise to stardom gl more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Expert explains how two unlikely teams landed Super Bowl berths By Jenny Kincaid Boone Each team in Super Bowl LX beat surprising odds to land a spot in the annual most-watched sporting event of the year. Before the season, both the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots were expected to win only 8.5 games, according to Virginia Tech sport media analytics expert Matthew Zimmerman. "Each team had dauntin more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Walkinshaw, Van Hollen, Hoyer Launch the Federal Workforce Caucus Lawmakers joined by union leaders & members, federal employee advocates for announcement * Today, U.S. Representatives James Walkinshaw (D-Va.), Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) announced the launch of the Federal Workforce Caucus. The members are launching this Caucus to bolster eff more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Applaud Passage of Five Funding Bills * U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applaud the congressional passage of legislation to fund our country's defense, security, health, education, transportation, and housing programs. This package supports a number of Warner and Kaine priorities, including affordable housing, safer airways, improved infrastructure, medical researc more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, All Democratic Colleagues on Banking Committee Demand Chairman Scott Delay Warsh Nomination Hearing Until Sham Investigations Against Fed Board Members are Closed * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and all ten of his Democratic colleagues on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs sent a letter to Chairman Tim Scott calling on him to delay the nomination hearin more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Applaud Passage of Five Funding Bills * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applaud the congressional passage of legislation to fund our country's defense, security, health, education, transportation, and housing programs. This package supports a number of Warner and Kaine priorities, including affordable housing, safer airways, improved infrastructure, medi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Senate Budget Democratic Colleagues Demand Hegseth Explain Reasoning for Fully Classifying Spending Plans of $90 Billion in Big, Ugly Betrayal Law, Preventing Congressional Oversight * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner joined his fellow Senate Budget Committee Democrats in calling on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to explain the Department of Defense's (DOD) decision to classify its bu more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 4 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * What can yeast and fruit flies tell us about cancer? * Most people pay little attention to flies, unless they're swatting them away from their food. But for William & Mary Biology Professor Matthew Wawersik and his students, these pesky insects could hold the clues for future cancer therapies. Along with Professor of Biology Oliver Kerscher's yeast lab, this group is using a simple organism to study one of  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * What Pennsylvania Leaders Are Saying About Governor Shapiro's 2026-27 Proposed Budget that Builds on Three Years of Progress, Cuts Costs, Creates Opportunity, Strengthens Public Safety, and Funds Education Yesterday, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his 2026-27 proposed budget address - a commonsense plan that builds on three years of historic progress, tackles pressi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission issued the following news release: * * * Winter Flounder Stock Assessment Updates Find GOM Stock Not Experiencing Overfishing & SNE/MA Stock Not Overfished or Experiencing Overfishing The Commission's Winter Flounder Management Board received the results of the 2025 Stock Assessment Updates for the Gulf of Maine (GOM) and Southern New England/Mid-Atlantic (SNE/MA) winter flounder stocks and set specifications for t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Presents $2 Million to Colonial Behavioral Health in Williamsburg * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) delivered $2 million to Colonial Behavioral Health in Williamsburg for the development of a new healthcare campus, funding he secured through the Community Project Funding (CPF) appropriations process. The funds were passed by the House and signed into law on November 1 more PR