FARMVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 12 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * "Mission relevant": $7 million GEAR UP grant bolsters Longwood's K-12 impact Training the teachers of tomorrow has long been among the most precious missions of Longwood University. And while academic offerings have expanded dramatically over the university's 187 years of existence--from nursing to archaeology, business and more--so, too, have the ways in which Longwood students, faculty and alumni im more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey has issued Scientific Investigations Report 2025-5018-A, titled 'Grassland Management Priorities for the North Central Region--Background, Methods, Goals, Challenges, Opportunities, and Information Needs,' edited by Christine D. Miller Hesed and Heather M. Yocum and prepared in cooperation with the University of Colorado Boulder. Released in 2026 from USGS headquarters in Reston, Virginia, the 108 page online report serves as Chapter A  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey has issued Fact Sheet 2025-3051, titled 'Bascom Laser Diffraction Sedimentology Laboratory, Reston, Virginia,' authored by Grant D. Colip of the U.S. Geological Survey and dated February 2026. Produced by the Department of the Interior's science bureau as part of its Florence Bascom Geoscience Center program, the four-page online publication describes how the Reston-based laboratory uses laser diffraction, portable x ray fluorescence, p more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey has issued 'Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026,' a 222 page statistical overview of U.S. and global nonfuel minerals authored by scientists in the National Minerals Information Center and approved for publication on February 6, 2026. The publication, produced by the U.S. Department of the Interior's science bureau in Reston, Virginia, compiles 2025 production data, trade patterns and policy actions across more than 90 mineral commodities. more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * ACLJ Files Lawsuit To Expose Deep State's Arctic Frost's Targeting of Conservatives By John Monaghan We recently told you how the ACLJ is fighting back against former Special Counsel Jack Smith's Arctic Frost surveillance scheme that targeted prominent conservatives and conservative groups. Backed by leading Republican U.S. Senators, we filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request demanding e more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Advocates, Marylanders: We Need the Maryland Voting Rights Act Now * General Assembly Must Act to Empower Voters Now Amid Federal Attacks on Voting Rights and an Affordability Crisis Today, a coalition of voting rights organizations, impacted voters and state legislators gathered to demand the swift passage of the Maryland Voting Rights Act and other key voting rights leg more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Marks America's 250th Anniversary with Call to Reconnect to the Nation's Founding Principles at One Small Step Event in Washington, D.C. * "We're not just celebrating our principles; we're challenging Americans to act on them." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Americans for Prosperity (AFP) hosted its Washington, D.C. marquee One Small Step event yesterday evening at the Andrew W more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-AL Celebrates House Committee Passage of Judicial Deference Bill SB167 * Feb 11, 2026 by AFP MONTGOMERY, AL - Americans for Prosperity-Alabama applauds the Alabama House Judiciary Committee for voting to move the judicial deference bill SB167, sponsored Sen. Arthur Orr and carried in the House by Rep. Bryan Brinyark, out of committee. The 2024 U.S. Supreme Court de more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MI Calls Out Gov. Whitmer for Irresponsible State Budget * Feb 11, 2026 by AFP LANSING, MI - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) criticized Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's proposed state budget as a reckless spending spree that will fail to remedy the state's nearly $900 million budget gap. AFP-MI State Director Tim Golding released the following statement: more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NM Applauds Bipartisan Senate Vote Defeating SB 18 * SANTA FE, NM - Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) today welcomed the Senate's decision to reject SB 18, a bill that would have raised energy costs for New Mexican families and businesses while putting local jobs and future investment at risk. The bill failed on the Senate floor by a 23-19 vote, reflectin more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 10 -- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries issued the following news on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * The Corporate Pension Revitalization Initiative By Ellen Kleinstuber, Josh Shapiro, Ted Goldman Over the past several decades, the decline of traditional defined benefit (DB) plans has been well established, as fewer private-sector employers are willing to assume the long-term funding obligations inherent in these plans. In their place, retirement savi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 12 -- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries issued the following news on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * What Happened to the ERISA Advisory Council? By Paul Mulholland, Content Writer and Reporter The ERISA Advisory Council (EAC) did not meet a single time in 2025. And the expert panel that advises the Department of Labor (DOL) on ERISA-related matters has no plans to convene in 2026 either, according to multiple former EAC members and former EBSA offici more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity Opposes DHS Shutdown, Urges Congress to Fund Critical Security Operations * Feb 11, 2026 by AFP Arlington, VA -Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today reiterated its longstanding opposition to government shutdowns, calling efforts to withhold funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) counterproductive, harmful, and irresponsible. A f more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following commentary on Feb. 10, 2026, by President and CEO Michael Robbins: * * * The Yamato Trap: What Japan's Mega-Battleships Should Teach Us About the Future of the U.S. Navy In the late 1930s, Japan built two of the most formidable warships ever conceived. Yamato and Musashi were floating proof of industrial power and a theory of victory--giant, heavily armored battleships that could o more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media released the following written testimony by Scott Agnew, president of FirstNet and public sector mobility at AT&T, from a Jan. 28, 2026, hearing entitled "On the Front Lines of Connectivity: Examining FirstNet's Role in Public Safety": * * * Chairman Fischer, Ranking Member Lujan, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to provide more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 11 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OF ATTORNEYS GENERAL OPPOSING ROLLBACK OF CRUCIAL FAIR HOUSING REGULATIONS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 24 state attorneys general in sending a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing an unlawful attempt to rollback regulations under the Fair Housing Act (FHA).  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Statement On House Tariff Vote * U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), who serves on the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, today issued the following statement after the House voted to narrowly defeat a Republican rule that included legislative language which would have preemptively surrendered congressional authority to end President Trump's tariffs: "For the past year Trump's ille more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer, Buchanan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Hospitals from Natural Disasters * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) and Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, today introduced the bipartisan Protecting Hospitals from Disaster Act to help hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities prepare for extreme weather and natural disasters without more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Feb. 11 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Cybersecurity isn't just a safeguard - it can help businesses perform better New study involving Binghamton University School of Management highlights how companies benefit when transparent about cybersecurity By Anthony Borrelli The infamous Target data breach during the 2013 holiday shopping season, which cost the company more than $200 million in damages, has since been hailed as a landmark case in cy more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Feb. 11 -- The Chesapeake Bay Program issued the following commentary by Director of Communications Rachel Felver: * * * Old chemicals and new concerns Rachel Ferver, Director of Communications - Toxic contaminants persist in the Bay, but so do the efforts of the Bay Program to understand and reduce them While nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment are the pollutants most often linked to the Chesapeake Bay's water quality--largely because of their connection to the Chesapeake more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Feb. 12 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news: * * * 'Hey Siri, Help Me Get a Date' CNU research shows AI can assist in asking someone out By Kelli Caplan With the vibe of Valentine's Day in the air, it's tempting to try to woo a potential date with a romantic text. Well, don't push send on that heartfelt message just yet. That's according to CNU Professor Dr. David Roache. He recently conducted research showing you have a better chance of mak more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Committee Advances Legislation Supporting America's Ranchers, Establishing Two New National Parks and Securing Critical Mineral Supply Chains Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources reported twelve bills, including legislation to establish Wisconsin's first national park and Arizona's fourth national park, provide parity  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McClain Delaney Introduces New Bill Calling for GAO Study on the State and Local Impacts of Federal Firings * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (D-MD) was joined by Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) and U.S. Senator for Maryland Angela Alsobrooks to introduce the Fiscal Harms of Federal Firings Act, which would direct the Government Accounta more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 11 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increased By 33,000 In January As Nonresidential Hiring Drives Modest Growth * January Gains Concentrated in Nonresidential Sectors as Uncertainty Over Federal Infrastructure Funding Clouds 2026 Outlook Construction employment increased by 33,000 jobs in January, with gains concentrated in nonresidential construction, according t more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Counselor at IL Correctional Facility Slams Union With Federal Charges For Illegally Seizing Money From Paycheck * AFSCME union officials told worker that formal membership and full dues payments are required just to keep her job East Saint Louis, IL (February 11, 2026) - A mental health professional employed by University Correctional Healthcare Solutions has jus more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 12 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following statement on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * CTA CEO: American Innovation Needs Trade Certainty The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R): "American innovation thrives when businesses have the certainty they need to invest and grow. Today's bipartisan vote to deny "economic emergency" tariffs on Canada under the International Emergency E more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, Kirk McPike Win General Election to Fill Vacated General Assembly Seats * DPVA Chairman Senator Lamont Bagby issued the following statement on last night's overwhelming victories in SD-39 and HD-5: "Congratulations to Senator-elect Elizabeth Bennett-Parker and Delegate-elect Kirk McPike on their victories in today's general election," DPVA Chair Senator L more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * DGA Statement on Republican Members of Congress Voting to Protect Trump's Cost-Hiking Tariffs on Canada In response to House Republicans and current gubernatorial candidates including Andy Biggs (AZ), David Schweikert (AZ), Byron Donalds (FL), Randy Feenstra (IA), John James (MI), and Tom Tiffany (WI), among others, voting to preserve Trump's tariffs on Canada that are jacking up cost more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Feb. 10 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Dr. Steven Baldner Speaks on Aquinas and Descartes for Collegiate Lecture Series * Christendom College welcomed well-known professor and St. Thomas Aquinas expert Dr. Steven Baldner to campus for the college's latest talk for its Collegiate Lecture Series on January 29. In an eloquent lecture offered as the college's annual St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture, entitled "Thomas and Descartes on Creation," Baldner ex more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Commends Ruling That Upholds The Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act * February 11, 2026 The ruling is consistent with a Durbin amicus brief that was filed in the District Court for the Northern District of Illinois laying out the structure of the Durbin Amendment, which aligns with IFPA WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate J more PR

ASHBURN, Virginia, Feb. 11 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * DXC Expands Footprint with Lloyd's Managing Agent PoloWorks to Accelerate New Syndicates * Ashburn, Va., February 11, 2026 -DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, today announced PoloWorks, a Lloyd's managing agent and leading provider of support services to the London insurance marke more PR

ASHBURN, Virginia, Feb. 11 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * DXC Launches London Customer Experience Center to Help Unlock AI Value * Ashburn, Va., 11 February, 2026 - DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, today announced the opening of its new Customer Experience Center (CEC) in London. The center is designed to create an environment where  more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 10 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS Student Teams Win Five of Top Eight Awards in Regional MATHCOUNTS Competition Student teams from Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) won five of the top eight awards in the Northern Virginia Regional MATHCOUNTS competition, held recently at Robinson Secondary School. The regional competition combines the Fairfax, George Washington, and Northern Virginia MATHCOUNTS chapters of the state of V more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news wrapup: * * * FCPS This Week - February 11, 2026 * 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 -appointing the first female head coaches to lead baseball and foo more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 12 (TNSrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release: * * * New Report Shows How Small Towns Benefit From Route-Based Tourism as Economic Development The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has published a new report examining how small towns have successfully used route-based tourism as a valuable strategy for economic development. The report, titled "The Byways Report: The Scenic Route to Rural Prosperity" frames the issue thr more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48852) on Feb. 10, 2026, entitled "Geofence and Keyword Searches: Reverse Warrants and the Fourth Amendment:" (Continued form Part 1 of 2) * * * Constitutionality of Geofence Searches As previously discussed, determining the constitutionality of geofence searches typically involves two discrete analyses - whether the collection of geofence data itself constitutes a Fourth Amendment search,  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 12 (TNSrep) -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Released Georgia Energy Report 2025 By Kaitlyn McBride, NASEO On January 29, 2026, the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) (the State Energy Office) released its Georgia Energy Report 2025. This annual report offers a comprehensive overview of Georgia's energy landscape, detailing state energy programs more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on TVA Extension of Coal Plants * The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) convened its Board of Directors for its quarterly business meeting in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. During the meeting, the Board announced plans to extend coal plant operations to generate reliable energy for local power companies in the TVA service area. In response to the TVA decision, U.S. Congressman Morga more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Hampton University Museum Announces Significant Art Donation Valued at $371,000 from Distinguished Attorney T. Michael Todd * HAMPTON, Va. (January 28, 2026) -Hampton University is proud to announce a significant gift to the Hampton University Museum from prominent Charlotte-based attorney and civic leader T. Michael Todd, Esq. The donation, valued at approximately $371,000, comprises significant works from Mr. more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Top Takeaways from Full Committee Hearing on Restoring Integrity in Federal Elections Yesterday, the Committee on House Administration held a Full Committee Hearing titled, "Make Elections Great Again: How to Restore Trust and Integrity in Federal Elections." Witnesses: * The Honorable Chuck Gray, Wyoming Secretary of State  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 12 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * IJ to SCOTUS: A Conversation Cannot be a Crime Upsolve Asks Supreme Court to Protect the Right of Non-Lawyers to Give Basic Legal Advice to New Yorkers Facing Debt-Collection Lawsuits * Today, a New York nonprofit--Upsolve--partnered with the Institute for Justice (IJ) to ask the Supreme Court of the United States to take up a case that would allow trained, non-lawyer voluntee more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 10 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Innovation District hosts industry-informed life science skills course to support Virginia's growing workforce needs * Throughout Virginia, the life sciences sector is gaining momentum as major pharmaceutical companies invest billions in new facilities and operations. As a result, employers need to find people who can step into laboratory and manufacturing roles right away. Businesses have been consisten more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Welch Lead Letter Pushing Administration to Immediately End Deportation Flights to Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, led a letter to U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio pushing the Trump Administration to imme more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans Questions Secretary Doug Collins Regarding Staffing Deficiencies at Hampton VA Medical Center, VA North Battlefield Outpatient Clinic * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. Jen Kiggans questioned Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins during a House Committee on Veterans' Affairs hearing. She raised concerns regarding the lack of accountability for staffing deficiencies and an inadequate response to ye more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Leger Fernandez, Schumer Introduce "Virginia's Law" to Eliminate Statute of Limitations for Survivors of Sex Trafficking and Sexual Abuse * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03) today joined Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, advocates, and the family of Virginia Roberts Giuffre to introduce "Virginia's Law," landmark legislation to eliminate the statute of limita more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 11 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * M&T Bank Awarded for Its Commitment to Serving Small-Business and Middle-Market Customers * Crisil Coalition Greenwich recognizes bank for its small-business customer service and middle-market customer satisfaction BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 11, 2026 \- M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) has been recognized by Crisil Coalition Greenwich as Best Bank for its small-busines more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- The Manhattan Institute posted the following excerpts of a commentary on Feb. 8, 2026, by Wai Wah Chin, founding president of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Greater New York, to the New York Post: * * * The Death of DEI: Med Schools' Racial Preferences Degrade All Doctors Have you been to a doctor recently? Or seen a nurse? Lucky you if your doctor or nurse graduated long ago! Americans' trust in the medical profession has tanked -- from 73% confidence in medi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Advances Bill to Maintain and Strengthen FirstNet Emergency Response Communications * Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it: Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) advanced H.R. 7386, the First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act, out of the Energy & Commerce Committee to be voted on and passed by Congress. Their bill strengthens ac more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 12 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * NACDS Calls for Continued Momentum on PBM Reform as House Subcommittee Examines Drug Supply Chain Historic PBM reforms enacted last week mark a major milestone -- and swift implementation and additional reforms remain essential. * The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) submitted a statement for the record to the U.S. House Committee on Energy more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 11 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors issued the following news release: * * * NASCUS Supports NCUA Regulatory Modernization While Urging Clarity, Consistency, and Strong Supervisory Foundations * Arlington, VA - The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) submitted three comment letters to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) regarding the agency's ongoing Der more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Navy Public Affairs renames, realigns to deliver more capable forces * NORFOLK, Virginia - Marking a significant reorganization of expeditionary public affairs forces, the Navy redesignated Navy Public Affairs Support Element (NPASE) Headquarters as Navy Public Affairs Command (NPAC) and renamed all subordinate units Fleet Public Affairs Centers (FLTPACENs) J more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 11 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * NCPA CEO to Congress: Lower Costs by Dissolving Health Care Consolidation * ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Feb. 11, 2026) - Testifying today in a House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Health hearing, National Community Pharmacists Association CEO B. Douglas Hoey, pharmacist, MBA, will outline numerous ways large pharmacy benefit managers and the more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Proposes Rule for Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuer Applications * Alexandria, VA (February 11, 2026) -Today, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) announced a Notice of Proposed Rule Making outlining the framework for applicants seeking NCUA approval to become a permitted payment stablecoin issuer, as outlined in the GENIUS Act. "This proposed rule is the fir more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSFR) -- The National Credit Union Administration issued a proposed rule aimed at modernizing the process for insured credit unions converting into banks. The proposal seeks to eliminate several prescriptive requirements, giving credit union boards of directors greater flexibility to exercise business judgment while reducing administrative costs. Key Proposed Changes NCUA is looking to move away from rigid procedural mandates in favor of more adaptable communication stand more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSFR) -- The National Credit Union Administration released a proposed rule to streamline communications regarding the voluntary termination of federal share insurance. This proposal seeks to eliminate overly prescriptive formatting requirements for mandatory disclosures while ensuring members still receive prominent notice. Proposed Communication Reforms NCUA identified several areas where current regulations impose unnecessary administrative burdens: * Formatting Flexib more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 11 -- The Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: * * * Recent Faculty Works: Neha Jain, Heidi Kitrosser, Alex Lee, and Deborah Tuerkheimer Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is home to an incredible group of faculty members working at the intersections of law and many other disciplines. Their research and scholarship has helped advance the understanding of law and legal institutions in a diverse array of fields. Learn more in  more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 10 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Patient advocates, beneficiary counseling, and assistance coordinators * FALLS CHURCH, Va. - Have you ever had a question about your TRICARE benefit that left you confused or frustrated? There are resources that can help you with your questions or concerns. "Every patient's journey is unique, and our team is here to listen, support, and guide you-no matter where you are or your circumstance," said more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has issued report PNNL 37956, titled 'Principles and Options for Designing Battery Energy Storage Zoning Ordinances,' authored by Devyn W. Powell and Jeremy B. Twitchell in July 2025 under U.S. Department of Energy contract DE AC05 76RL01830. Commissioned by DOE's Office of Electricity Energy Storage Office, the report surveys city and county codes and two model ordinances to identify common building blocks and policy choices more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has released report PNNL 38619, titled 'CAMEO: A Co design Architecture for Multiobjective Energy System Optimization--Project Report,' authored by Sumit Purohit, Rounak Meyur, Sam Donald, Tonya Martin and Thiagarajan Ramachandran in October 2025 under U.S. Department of Energy contract DE AC05 76RL01830. The document describes CAMEO (Codesign Architecture for Multi objective Energy System Optimization) as a modular workflow  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Hearing Slamming Attorney General Bondi's Epstein Cover-Up, Betrayal of the Principle of Justice for All Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at the full committee hearing examining Attorney General Pam Bondi's failed leadershi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Announces Oversight Democrats to Hold Shadow Field Hearing on Epstein Investigation in Palm Beach, Florida Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, announced Democrats on the House Oversight Committee will be holding a shadow fi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Scott Applauds Lee Saunders' Leadership Upon Retirement Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement recognizing the announcement of the retirement of AFSCME President Lee Saunders. "Lee Saunders' retirement marks the close more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Scott Statement on January Jobs Report Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy added 130,000 jobs in January, and the unemployment rate ticked down from 4. more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 12 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Rural Cancer Patients Do Just as Well When Having Surgery Close to Home The surgical outcomes of adults with lung or colon cancer treated locally are equal to those who traveled to more distant urban facilities for care, study shows Key Takeaways * Rural patients often face greater travel distances when seeking coordinated medical care, which can affect the timeliness and quality of their more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Feb. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara expands innovative school-based telehealth clinics to Newport News and Portsmouth * Sentara Health is extending its innovative school-based telehealth clinics to the Newport News and Portsmouth school systems. These clinics deliver acute primary care services directly to students and faculty while they are in their own schools. The expansion is part of Sentara's commitment to b more PR

STANFORD, California, Feb. 11 (TNSrpt) -- Stanford University Law School issued the following news: * * * Stanford Center for Racial Justice Brings Transparency to the Rules Governing Police Use of Force A new searchable database, built on the largest empirical study of police use-of-force rules nationwide, reveals where U.S. police departments align--and diverge--and offers a model for strengthening policy going forward By Monica Schreiber Five years after the murder of George Floyd spark more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 11 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of State Boards of Education posted the following news release: * * * States Move to Govern AI Use in Schools * Alexandria, VA -With the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, state leaders have sought to get ahead of its implications, harnessing its potential for teaching and learning while addressing key concerns about cheating, data privacy, misinformation, and inequitable access. In a more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Trump Invites Griffith to WH Champion of Coal Event * The White House hosted a select group of lawmakers, coal industry advocates and coal miners for a "Champion of Beautiful Clean Coal" event. U.S. Congressman and Congressional Coal Caucus Co-Chair Morgan Griffith (R-VA) attended this special event to support American coal and coal miners. Following the event, Congressman Griffith issued the fo more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 12 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Receives SCHEV Grant to Support Student Food Security By Sarah Hertz Mahoney The University of Mary Washington received a grant from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) earlier this year to support efforts addressing student food insecurity and campus hunger. UMW was awarded nearly $9,000 through SCHEV's Hunger-Free Campus Food Pantry Grant Program, created thro more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: * * * University of Lynchburg launches expanded Doctor of Executive Leadership program The University of Lynchburg has updated its Doctor of Executive Leadership program, expanding concentration areas beyond healthcare to better serve leaders across a wide range of industries. The revised DEL now includes concentrations in corporate leadership, ethics of artificial intelligence and technology, and governme more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Obesity rates are rising, despite GLP-1s. What does it mean? By Alice Berry, aberry@virginia.edu By 2030, nearly half of all American adults will have obesity, according to new research published in the New England Journal of Medicine. In every single state, researchers expect at least 35% of adults to have a body mass index of 30 or higher, the threshold that defines obesity more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 12 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Why does having a crush make you feel crazy? By Alice Berry, aberry@virginia.edu The feeling starts in your nervous system. Your pupils dilate, you become short of breath, sweat collects on your palms, and suddenly you can't eat a bite. You're in love - or in lust, at the very least. It's what psychologist Kristina Feeser, a professor at the University of Virginia's College at Wise,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey has issued Scientific Investigations Report 2025-5112, titled 'Flood-Inundation Maps for Rio Grande de Loiza In and Near Caguas, Puerto Rico, 2026,' by Chad J. Ostheimer, Legna M. Torres-Garcia and Julieta M. Gomez-Fragoso. Produced by the U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey and published from Reston, Virginia, the report documents the development of digital flood inundation maps for a 2.7 mile reach of Rio Grande d more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey has released Scientific Investigations Report 2025-5104, titled 'Estimating the Magnitude and Frequency of Floods at Ungaged Locations on Urban Streams in Tennessee and Parts of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina, Using Data Through the 2022 Water Year,' by Daniel M. Wagner and David E. Ladd. Prepared in cooperation with the Tennessee Department of Transportation and published from Reston, Virginia, the 17 more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * UVA Health Ranked Among America's Best Large Employers * National business publication Forbes has ranked UVA Health No. 232 nationally - and No. 9 among public academic health systems - on its list of America's Best Large Employers. UVA Health ranks 11th among all Virginia-based companies and second among Virginia health systems. To create the rankings, Forbes worked with market res more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 12 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * Mel Borja-Beaudet '26 Awarded 25th Powell Fellowship Soon-To-Be Grad Will Provide Bilingual Legal Services to Immigrant Workers Mike Fox Third-year student Hannah "Mel" Borja-Beaudet will advocate for immigrant workers as the University of Virginia School of Law's 25th recipient of the Powell Fellowship in Legal Services. The fellowship, named for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Lewis more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 12 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following statement on Feb. 11, 2026, by Superintendent Lt. Gen. David J. Furness: * * * Statement from Superintendent on HB1374 This morning, I testified before the House Education Committee in support of an amended HB1374. HB 1374 now focuses on the structure and makeup of the board members and no longer grants oversight of VMI to another school's board of visitors. The amended bill keeps intact VMI's Board of Visitors more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 12 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * What can honey bee brain chemistry teach us about human learning? Scientists found that the signaling between two neurotransmitters can predict whether and how quickly honey bees respond to new information. By Leigh Anne Kelley A multi-institutional team of researchers led by Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC has for the first time identified specific patterns of brain chemical more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Statement on Tulsi Gabbard's Unexplained Presence in Fulton County * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement after an FBI search warrant affidavit regarding the 2020 election results in Fulton County, GA, was unsealed: "The newly unsealed affidavit shows this search originated from the frivolo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Walkinshaw Introduce Legislation to Keep Federal Wages Competitive * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Rep. James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA-11) joined colleagues to introduce the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, bicameral legislation that would provide federal employees with a 4.1 percent pay increase in 2027. "Federal workers a more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Reed, Shaheen, Murray, Durbin, Schumer, Coons, and Schatz Urge President Trump to Oppose Israeli Settlement Expansion in the West Bank * WASHINGTON-Tomorrow, President Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, days after the Israeli Security Cabinet advanced a policy to dramatically expand Israeli control and settlements in the West Bank. Ahead of the Wh more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner-Backed Bill to End Government Payments to Deceased Americans Becomes Law * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) applauded the signing of the Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act, bipartisan legislation to save hard-earned taxpayer money by curbing erroneous payments to individuals who have passed away. The Warner-sponsored measure is now law. "I'm thrilled to see this bip more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * WATCH: Pressley Joins Epstein Survivors to Demand Transparency, Accountability, Slams Trump DOJ for Protecting Abusers * "You were failed by so many powerful people that could have protected your childhood. You were failed by a government that ignored your cries for decades, truly an institutional betrayal." "These powerful abusers have been protected by institutions that are more concerned with  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 10 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Webinar Spotlights Warrants' Role in Transformation * An upcoming Association of the U.S. Army webinar will focus on the role of warrant officers in the Army's transformation and future. Titled "Warrant Officers and Technical Expertise: Transforming the Future Army," the webinar will take place Feb. 24 as part of AUSA's Noon Report series. The online event begins a more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 12 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Western State Petroleum Collaborative Coordination During Olympic Pipeline Shutdown By Sarah Trent, NASEO The Olympic Pipeline (OPL), which supplies all of western Washington and most of Oregon, was shut down for seventeen days after a leak was discovered near Everett, Washington, on November 11, 2025. The shutdown significantly impacted jet fuel supplies to th more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * What can honey bee brain chemistry teach us about human learning? * A multi-institutional team of researchers led by Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine has for the first time identified specific patterns of brain chemical activity that predict how quickly individual honey bees learn new associations, offering i more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation issued the following news: * * * What cancer types disproportionately affect Black communities and why * Cancer continues to affect Black people at disproportionately high rates, not because of biology alone, but because of long-standing barriers to care, delayed access to routine screenings and systemic inequities that have shaped health outcomes for generations. Here's a look at the cancer challenges facing Black communities an more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Highlights Preservation Efforts in Historic Jamestowne * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), a lifelong conservationist and avid outdoorsman, highlighted the importance of responsible stewardship of our nation's public lands and historic sites during a House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing. During the hearing, Congress more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Presents $2.2 Million for Naval Weapons Station Yorktown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) presented Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Yorktown with $2.2 million to construct shore power infrastructure for Virginia Class submarines, funding that he secured through the Community Project Funding (CPF) appropriations process. The funds were passed by the House and signed into more PR