RESTON, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- Electrify America, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group of America, issued the following news release: * * * 2025 Recap: Electrify America Powers EV Drivers to Charge First, Charge Easy, and Charge Forward From surpassing 5,600 chargers in North America to opening two 20+ charger stations, Electrify America delivered a seamless charging experience built for today and ready for tomorrow -- making 2025 another year of progress and innovation for EV drivers. * The large more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * A Day Dedicated to Dignity, Mobility, and Longevity: Hampton University, Community Partners to Host Golden Years Wellness Day February 18 * HAMPTON, Va. (February 6, 2026) -As America's population continues to age, communities across the nation are confronting urgent health challenges that disproportionately affect older adults, including fall risk, chronic disease management, cognitive decline, and medication s more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 6 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * A winning week: FSU School of Dance professor recognized with Grammy and Obie awards * It was a weekend defined by extraordinary recognition for Florida State University Lawton Distinguished Professor Jawole Willa Jo Zollar. Within a span of 24 hours, Zollar -a celebrated performer, choreographer and the founder of the internationally acclaimed company Urban Bush Women -received two of performing arts more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 6 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * AAMVA Board of Directors Holds Annual Winter Meeting * The AAMVA Board of Directors held their annual winter meeting last week in Florida. The Board received operational updates on key initiatives including member support, financial management, the Digital Trust Service to support mobile driver license (mDL) interoperability, an more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 6 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * AAMVA Presents Fraud Detection Training to National Sheriffs' Association * On January 31, Tom Foster, AAMVA's Law Enforcement Program Manager, spoke to the National Sheriff's Association, Traffic Safety Committee during their annual meeting in Washington, D.C. Tom presented on Fraud Detection and Remediation (FDR) training and  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ACC Network delivers extensive spring sports coverage across baseball, lacrosse and softball * * 140+ live events on ACCN * 750+ additional events available on ACC Network Extra * Comprehensive ACC Championship coverage across all four sports ACC Network (ACCN), the 24/7 national platform dedicated to ACC sports, will deliver an expansive slate of spring sports more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * Accolades: UVA No. 4 Among Law Schools in Finance Scholarship Faculty Recognized for Scholarship, Leadership * The University of Virginia is No. 4 among law schools for faculty published in the world's leading finance journals, among other achievements and recognition for members of the Law School community. A new report found that Professors Michal Barzuza, Mitu Gulati and Paul G more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Accelerating and Improving Decision Making: A Vision for Agentic AI in U.S. Defense-Industrial Collaboration - A report from Aerospace Industries Association, Arlington, Virginia - January 2026 (8 pages) * * * The Aerospace Industries Association issued a report outlining how "agentic" artificial intelligence--AI systems capable of autonomous decision-making and adaptation--could transform collaboration across the U.S. defense industrial base, enhancing competit more ST

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Idaho Hails State Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Parental Choice Tax Credit * Boise, ID - Americans for Prosperity-Idaho (AFP-ID) hailed the Idaho Supreme Court's decision today to uphold the state's $50 million Parental Choice Tax Credit in a victory for education freedom in the Gem State.  The court rejected arguments from a coalition of opposition groups that cla more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Kansas Celebrates End of Judicial Deference * Feb 6, 2026 by AFP TOPEKA, KS - Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) celebrated legislation that officially became law ( H.B. 2183 ) today that ends the practice of judicial deference and restores a critical check on the administrative state. This law mirrors the 2024 U.S. Supreme Court decision on Loper Bright Ent more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Wisconsin Blasts Gov. Evers for Revisionist History in Legislative Newsletter * Feb 6, 2026 by AFP Madison, WI -Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) slammed Gov. Tony Evers Friday for a self-congratulatory email sent to Wisconsinites riddled with errors and distortions about the governor's latest legislative agenda. The update outlines how the governor is s more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries issued the following news: * * * Form 5500: More Time to Comply? By John Iekel The Form 5500 is a tool -- for the IRS, for the Department of Labor, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), and even for the plans it concerns. But it isn't exactly a fan favorite for many. However, a bill now before the House aims to change that. The Form 5500 is a comprehensive means to provide information to th more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission issued the following news release: * * * ASMFC Spiny Dogfish Board Sets Quota for 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 Fishing Seasons The Commission's Spiny Dogfish Management Board approved a coastwide commercial quota for the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 fishing seasons (May 1-April 30) of 9.2 million pounds (statespecific allocations are provided in table below), pending approval by NOAA Fisheries. The quota is consistent with t more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems launches flagship incubator programme to propel cutting-edge technologies beyond defence BAE Systems Launchpad is a new technology incubator programme designed to take dual-use technologies beyond the defence sector and help cutting-edge innovations reach their full commercial potential. * Launchpad programme to transform new technologies into scalable, successful businesses * Rho-C announced as more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Beware of MHS GENESIS scam sites: Learn how you can protect your health information * FALLS CHURCH, Va. - If you get care at a military hospital or clinic, the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal is your main tool for managing your care online. You can use it to send secure messages, check test results, review appointments, and more. Unfortunately, scammers can create fake websites that look like official MHS more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Beware of MHS GENESIS scam sites: Learn how you can protect your health information * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - If you get care at a military hospital or clinic, the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal is your main tool for managing your care online. You can use it to send secure messages, check test results, review appointments, and more. Unfortunately, scammers can  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee released the following testimony by Elizabeth Goitein, senior director of the Liberty and National Security Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law, from a Jan. 28, 2026, hearing entitled "Review and Reform: The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and Executive Accountability": * * * Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act ("FISA") allows the government to target foreigners abroad an more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * CDC issues nationwide health advisory on New World screwworm * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a nationwide Health Alert Network Health Advisory on Jan. 20 to share information about the New World screwworm, or NWS, and the recent increase in animal cases in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, which shares a border more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 2 -- The Center for Excellence in Education issued the following news release: * * * CEE Alum to be Inducted into National Inventors Hall of Fame The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) applauds CRISPR pioneer Feng Zhang, PhD, a 1999 alum of CEE's Research Science Institute (RSI) and a CEE Board of Trustees member, for being selected to be inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Washington, DC, on May 7, 2026. "CEE is so proud of Feng," more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia posted the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Chesterfield woman pleads guilty to defrauding numerous COVID-19 programs and tax charges RICHMOND, Va. - A Chesterfield woman pled guilty today to making false statements to steal from multiple COVID-19 relief programs. According to court documents, from approximately May 12, 2020, through at least March 18, 2021, Sheila C. Bynum-Colem more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news: * * * Angels, Demons, and the Salomons CNU professors pen book about the literary role of supernatural beings By Kelli Caplan The Salomon family hangs tight together. They all teach or work at Christopher Newport. And now they have written a fascinating new book that takes a deep dive into how and why angels, demons, and demigods make their way into storylines of popular television shows, movies, an more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 2 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release: * * * D.C. Mobile Billboard Demands Trump Fire Kristi Noem Whether she resigns or the president fires her, America doesn't need another day with Noem as DHS secretary. * As President Trump and Congress return today to consider government funding, Common Cause is welcoming elected leaders back with a simple message on a mobile billboard roaming Washington, D.C.: Fire Kristi Noem. Last week, Common Cause launched more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 -- The Consumer Choice Center, an independent, non-partisan consumer advocacy group that promotes policies fit for growth, lifestyle choice and technological innovation through research and educational outreach, issued the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Cigarette Excise Hike Triggers Smuggling Fears Cigarette Tax Shock Risks Handing the Market to Smugglers , says Consumer Group * New Delhi - The Consumer Choice Center (CCC) warns that the government's su more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * DHA collaboration delivers occupational health support to Fort Leavenworth * A Defense Health Agency occupational health nurse from Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Hood, Texas, recently traveled to Munson Army Health Center, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to backfill a critical occupational health role, ensuring the installation continued to meet local regulatory requirements and maintain workfo more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS Excellence on Display at the Olympics * Ilia Malinin in the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships Men's Free Skate (above). Photo credit: Melanie Heaney/U.S. Figure Skating. As Team USA prepares for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, Team FCPS is celebrating two alumni whose dedication has carried them from Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) to the world stage. These Olympians' jou more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 5 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Federal "Guidance" and Georgia Schools: Who's in Charge? * Georgia lawmakers have raised transparency concerns over federal "guidance" communicated to the state Department of Education (GaDOE). While this issue might seem like the ultimate in esoteric "inside baseball," it reflects a serious challenge to state and local governance in education, and has far-reaching consequences for Georg more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 6 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Final Environmental Report for Line 5, Army Corps' Review Process Tunnel Fails the Great Lakes * ANN ARBOR, Mich. -The final Environmental Impact Statement by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the controversial Line 5 tunnel project -and the process that led to it -buries the risks the pipeline poses to the wildlife, water, and people of the Great Lakes. "Whe more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Following Warner, Kaine Pressure, DHS Inspector General Launches Audit of DHS Data Privacy Abuses * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following pressure from U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Inspector General has launched an audit of DHS data practices, including those used by ICE, in response to serious concerns about potential data privacy abuses an more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Following Warner, Kaine Pressure, DHS Inspector General Launches Audit of DHS Data Privacy Abuses * WASHINGTON - Following pressure from U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Inspector General has launched an audit of DHS data practices, including those used by ICE, in response to serious concerns about potential data privacy abuses and the m more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Feb. 5 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Go RVing Launches RV-2-50 Toolkit For Industry Partners * Go RVing's nationwide RV-2-50 initiative -designed to inspire RV travel in celebration of America's 250th birthday-continues to gain traction, and there's a new way for all RV industry brands to plug in and amplify the message. Whether or not you're an RV-2-50 Travel Passport Hub, RV-2-50 is elevating RVing as the way more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Feb. 7 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * Juliet Jordan Lowery to Speak at February 24 CSW Meeting Greensboro College Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer Juliet Jordan Lowery, EdD, will address the City's Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) at its February 24 meeting. The 6 pm virtual program takes place on Zoom. The meeting ID is 821 0847 5528, and the public is welcome. Part of CSW's ongoing LeadHERship Series,  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 2 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Haynes Boone Elevates 14 Lawyers to Counsel Haynes Boone is pleased to announce the promotion of 14 lawyers to counsel, effective Feb. 1, 2026. This year's group features lawyers from nine of the firm's global offices and highlights its deep Texas roots and international reach, with seven of the new counsel based in Dallas, Dallas-North, Fort Worth and Houston. The group also spans major U.S. hubs more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Feb. 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Heart-attack survivor highlights importance of heart care for women * Deanne Smith wants you to know that heart disease is the number one killer of women. "It doesn't stop your world if it's caught in time," said Smith. "Get an EKG. Get a CT scan. Do what you need to do." On a Thursday in 2023, Smith was at the karate academy she runs with her husband when she started having difficult more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 6 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * High-dose therapy had lasting benefits for infants with stroke before or soon after birth * Research Highlights: * For infants and toddlers who have had a stroke, a new treatment that restricted the use of their stronger arm and hand to encourage them to use their stroke-affected arm and hand, combined with high-dosage and a specific type of goal-directed therapy, led t more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 6 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * How Three ATA Conferences Delivered Major Victories for Trucking * Three American Trucking Associations conferences recently delivered meaningful wins that strengthened national security, restored fairness in intermodal transportation, and improved the moving experience for military families. These outcomes underscore the power of ATA's collective advocacy-and more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Your Health Care Costs More Because Republicans Wanted a Backdoor Abortion Ban Through the ACA * The Wall Street Journal : Negotiators Say Talks to Restore ACA Subsidies Likely Dead POLITICO : More Americans are picking higher-deductible Obamacare plans, possibly risking their health On Wednesday, top Senate negotiators declared  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 1 -- Inova, a healthcare provider, issued the following news release: * * * Inova Updates Masking Policy Based on current levels of respiratory illness, effective Sunday, February 1, 2026, Inova will suspend the requirement for universal masking for team members, patients and visitors in our emergency departments (EDs) and Inova GoHealth Urgent Cares. Masks will continue to be offered to visitors and provided to team members. While everyone must wear a mask in high-ri more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD BE USED TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR EVERYDAY AMERICANS, NOT BRUTALIZE OR KILL THEM" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNOW's All In, where he made clear that Democrats will continue demanding reform to Donald Trump's out-of-control Department of Homeland Security that is unleashing harm  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD BE USED TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR EVERYDAY AMERICANS, NOT BRUTALIZE OR KILL THEM" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNOW's All In, where he made clear that Democrats will continue demanding reform to Donald Trump's out-of-control Department of Homeland Security that is unleashing harm on the American people.  more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following statement on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * Mars Confirms Safety of Official M&M'S(R) Packaging Amid Limited Recall of Repackaged Candies Consumers can be confident that all officially packaged M&M'S products produced by Mars meet FDA labeling and food safety requirements and remain safe to enjoy. Food safety, quality, and accurate labeling remain top priorities for Mars, and we  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Mfume, Van Hollen, Walkinshaw, Hoyer Launch the Federal Workforce Caucus * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-MD), U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and U.S. Representatives James Walkinshaw (D-VA) and Steny Hoyer (D-MD) announced the launch of the Federal Workforce Caucus. The members are launching this Caucus to bolster efforts to protect federal workers and strengthen our me more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Board Extends Loan Interest Rate Ceiling * Alexandria, VA (February 6, 2026) -The National Credit Union Administration Board (Board), approved the continuation of a temporary 18-percent interest rate ceiling for loans made by federal credit unions. The Board action extends the temporary interest rate ceiling to September 10, 2027. The Federal Credit Union Act generally lim more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following remarks on Feb. 6, 2026, by Chairman Kyle S. Hauptman at the Financial Literacy and Education Commission public meeting: * * * Meeting Focus: Implementation and Outreach for Trump Accounts Good morning and thank you to our colleagues at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and members of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission for convening today's important discussion. I also want to express  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Oversight Committee Unanimously Passes Walkinshaw Amendment to Ensure TMF Drives Real Federal IT Modernization The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee unanimously passed an amendment offered by Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) to strengthen accountability and oversight of the Technology Modernization Fund. The amendment was adopted as part of the Modernizing Gov more PR

EARLYVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- Progress Virginia, an advocacy organization that combines online organizing and communications with earned media strategies, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights Applauds Governor Spanberger for Ending Agreements Between ICE and Virginia Law Enforcement Richmond, VA--In a move celebrated by immigrant communities and advocacy groups across the Commonwealth, Governor Abigail Spanberger has ended agreemen more PR

EARLYVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- Progress Virginia, an advocacy organization that combines online organizing and communications with earned media strategies, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Advocacy Organizations Express Strong Support in Defending Immigrant Rights with the Virginia Community Safety & Trust Agenda To Governor Spanberger, Speaker Scott, Senator Lucas, Senator Surovell, and Delegate Torian and all Virginians: The undersigned organizations write to expre more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Public Meeting Highlighting Strong Performance and 2026 Priorities * Last week, the Amtrak Board of Directors held its public board meeting, offering a transparent look at the company's financial and operational performance and previewing key strategic priorities for 2026. Leaders also shared updates on major infrastructure projects that will continue to modernize the passenger experience and st more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Scott Secures $13.67 Million in Funding for Hampton Roads Community Projects * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) secured $13.67 million in new federal funding for community projects throughout Virginia's 3rd Congressional District. The funds were allocated as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) government funding package. These projects will support investments to improve th more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, Sanders, Bonamici, 71 Lawmakers Slam Trump Administration for Making Child Care More Expensive House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA-03), Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Ranking Member Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 6 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Announces 2026 Board of Directors Nominations * SILVER SPRING, Md.-The Security Industry Association (SIA) Nominations Committee has recommended individuals to serve as members of the 2026-2028 SIA Board of Directors, pursuant to the SIA bylaws. These nominations will be submitted for ratification at The Advance, SIA's annua more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Senator Moody's Drone Espionage Act to Crack Down on Spying through Video Surveillance of Military Installations Advances to Senate Floor Senator Ashley Moody's Drone Espionage Act to crack down on spying through video surveillance of military installations passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee this morning, clearing a legislative hurdle required to advance to a vote on t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * This Week in DOW: Arsenal of Freedom Tour Looks to Space, Protecting VMI, Scouting Under Scrutiny, Air Force Recruiting Up * This week, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth continued the War Department's Arsenal of Freedom tour by paying a visit to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, Feb. 2. While there, he visited with defense industry leaders, met with senior NASA leadership and delivered remar more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 6 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Trustees ratify faculty, dean positions; approve new degree, resolutions of appreciation and namings * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Feb. 6) ratified faculty and dean appointments and approved a new degree and resolutions of appreciation and namings. The newly ratified faculty are: * Suzanne Bart as the Edwin F. Peters, Class of 1942, Professor of Chem more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on Feb. 6, 2026, by Zeina Mohammed with Li Li, chair of the Department of Family Medicine and co-director of the Cancer Prevention and Population Health Program at UVA Cancer Center: * * * Q&A: What do young people need to know about colorectal cancer? A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association found colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in people under 5 more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 6 -- The New Jersey Attorney General Office issued the following news release: * * * UPDATE: Attorney General's Office Releases the Identity of the Decedent and Officer Involved along with the Audio and Video Footage from Investigation of Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Jersey City on October 21, 2025 The Attorney General's Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today released video footage relating to a death of a civilian following an encounter with more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * Governor Spanberger Signs Bills to Send Constitutional Amendments to Virginia Voters Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement after signing legislation to set referendums on proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution. "Virginia voters deserve the opportunity to respond to the nationwide attacks on our rights, freedoms, and elections. Everyone deserves the f more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * Full Transcript: Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" This is a full, unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" Maria Corina Machado: We will do whatever it takes and risk whatever we have to do to have a free Venezuela to which we will bring our children back home.  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Department of Biomedical Engineering launches with new name By Michelle Darby The Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics has officially changed its name to the Department of Biomedical Engineering, effective Jan. 1. For the department, part of the College of Engineering, the move reflects not only a more targeted academic focus, but alignment with peer institutions to match the structure of other bio more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Expert explains Lindsey Vonn's Olympic-sized challenge skiing on torn ACL On January 30, just one week before the opening ceremonies of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, skier Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final training run, rupturing the ACL in her left knee. While we may normally associate such injuries with recovery timelines of up to a year, Vonn -- who is 41 and came out of retirement for these Games -- has promis more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Walkinshaw Joins Warren, Alsobrooks, Quigley, 55+ Lawmakers Press HHS on Health Impacts of Violent ICE Raids, Arrests on Children Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), along with Representative Mike Quigley (D-Ill.), and over 55 colleagues in pressing Department of Health and Human Services (HH more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Secures Funding for Winter Harbor Dredging * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) delivered $2 million for Winter Harbor Dredging in Mathews County. The funds were passed by the House and signed into law on January 23, 2026, as part of the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026. "As an avid outdoo more PR