BOCA RATON, Florida, Feb. 14 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * 'Inheriting the Revolution: The Modern Legacy of 1776' at FAU By Polly Burks Florida Atlantic University's Department of History in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters presents "Inheriting the Revolution: The Modern Legacy of 1776," on Thursday, March 19 at 4 p.m. at the Lifelong Learning Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton ca more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Historic Hotels of America issued the following news release: * * * The 2026 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America for a Romantic Proposal List Is Announced Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing and celebrating historic hotels, is pleased to announce The 2026 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America for a Romantic Proposal List. This selection of 25 authentic historic destinations celebrates the places where more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 13 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * AASA Announces 2026 Women in School Leadership Award Winners * Contact: Lara Wade Director of Communications Mobile: (813) 833-1498 lwade@aasa.org Alexandria, Va. - February 13, 2026 - AASA, The School Superintendents Association, is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2026 Women in School Leadership Awards. As part of a long-stan more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy issued the following letter: * * * Statement of Support for AAP v Kennedy More than Seventy Organizations Support the Plaintiffs in American Academy ofPediatrics et al. v. Kennedy Jr., et al. The undersigned organizations representing health care clinicians, public health, olderadults, patients, family caregivers, consumers, physicians, and other health care providerssupport plaintiffs in American Academy of Pediatrics et  more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following statement: * * * ALPA Statement on Pilot Training and Qualification Standards WASHINGTON, D.C.--Capt. Jason Ambrosi, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), issued the following statement today after the Department of Transportation issued a new mandatory "Operations Specification" requiring all commercial airlines to formally commit to merit-based hiring for pilots: "All ALPA  more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 13 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Nurses Association issued the following news release: * * * American Nurses Association Announces 2026 National Award Winners * 15 nurses will be honored in Washington D.C. for their unwavering commitment, exemplary practice, and notable achievements SILVER SPRING, MD - Today the American Nurses Association (ANA) announced the recipients of the prestigious 2026 ANA National Awards, which recognize outstanding nurses and n more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries issued the following news on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Investors in TDFs More Confident About Retirement, Study Says By Ted Godbout Participants who invest in target-date funds (TDFs) apparently feel significantly more confident about their retirement savings journey, according to a new survey by Voya Investment Management. While Voya IM is the asset management arm of Voya Financial, the survey, nonethele more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries issued the following news: * * * IRS Updates Info for Small Biz Retirement Plan Reporting By John Iekel If you or one or more of your small business clients must report to the IRS concerning a retirement plan, the IRS has just provided a little information to help in complying with reporting requirements. The IRS has updated Publication 560 Retirement Plans for Small Business (SEP, SIMPLE, and Qualif more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 14 (TNSxrep) -- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries issued the following news on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * PEP Growth and Personalization High on Recordkeepers' List, Says Report By John Sullivan Pooled employer plans (PEPs) and personalization are top recordkeeper strategic priorities, according to Cerulli Associates. "They are increasingly focused on enhancing the participant experience in order to develop new revenue opportunities and retain p more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries issued the following news on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * RI, OK May Fine-Tune State-run Retirement Programs By John Iekel Measures before the legislatures of Rhode Island and Oklahoma would amend their state-run retirement programs in ways that would enhance coverage and participation. Rhode Island Coverage by Rhode Island Secure Choice will expand if a bill under consideration is enacted. Rep. Evan Shanl more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries issued the following news: * * * Roth Accounts One Step Closer for Mississippi Public Employees By John Iekel Roth accounts are one step closer to being an option for public employees in the Magnolia State. A bill that would make that reality is halfway there, at least legislatively -- the Senate has passed it and now it's the House's turn before it goes to the governor for his signature. On Jan. 19 more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries issued the following news on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Roth Catch-Up Contributions: Final Regulations and 415(c) Interactions By Tiffany Myers and Josiah Thornton As of Jan. 1, 2026, SECURE 2.0 introduced significant changes to Roth catch up contributions. While the Roth catch up mandate may initially look like a payroll or recordkeeping issue, its effects reach well beyond administration. The change intr more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries issued the following news on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * State Auto-IRAs and More: Expansion of Coverage Coming? By John Iekel Time marches on -- and so does the availability of coverage for private-sector employees. Or at least the potential availability, as legislation in two states is progressing and now another state is in the mix. Mississippi Legislation that would create the Mississippi Work and Sav more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 13 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Backs SAFE Act to Combat Chameleon Carriers * Feb 13, 2026 Washington, D.C. - Today, the American Trucking Associations expressed strong support for the Safety and Accountability in Freight Enforcement (SAFE) Act introduced by Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) to combat chameleon carriers. Chameleon carriers are high-risk trucking companies that ar more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Multistate Coalition in Opposing Rollback of Crucial Fair Housing Regulations * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led a coalition of 24 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). The more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Strickland, Adams, McGovern Reintroduce Bill to Make USDA Work Better for Small Farms * U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10), Alma Adams (D-NC-12), and Jim McGovern (D-MD-02) reintroduced the bicameral Office of Small Farms Establishment Act, legislation to create a new Office of Small Farms at the US Department of Agriculture. The Office wo more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Feb. 12 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom to Host Sixth Annual Alumni Games this April * Christendom College's Athletics Department will host the sixth annual Crusader Athletic Alumni Games on April 10-11, bringing alumni and current student-athletes together for two days of competition and networking. Launched in 2021, the event has grown each year, drawing alumni from across the country to reconnect with former teammates and engage more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Feb. 14 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Climate Protection Rollbacks Threaten People and the Chesapeake Bay The Trump Administration today announced that it has completed its repeal of the landmark finding that greenhouse gases and climate change pose a threat to the public. The Obama Administration implemented the endangerment finding in 2009, which has supported regulations that protect the air we breathe, addr more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard commissions USCGC Frederick Mann (WPC 1160) in Kodiak, Alaska * KODIAK, Alaska -The Coast Guard commissioned its newest and sixth Arctic District Fast Response Cutter (FRC), Coast Guard Cutter Frederick Mann (WPC 1160), for official entry into its service fleet during a ceremony held in Kodiak, Friday. The ceremony was presided over by Rear Adm. Bob Little, comma more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard offloads over $133.5 million in illicit drugs interdicted in Eastern Pacific Ocean * MIAMI - U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Seneca's crew offloaded approximately 17,750 pounds of cocaine worth more than $133.5 million in Port Everglades, Friday. The seized contraband was the result of four interdictions in international waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. On Jan. 25, more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 11 (TNSrep) -- 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: * * * European Green New Deal in need of an innovative refresh and consumers welcome it BRUSSELS, BE - A new report published in Politico EU raises concerns about efforts from policymakers to adjust European clim more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * CSAF, CSO honor those who honor the fallen * JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington, D.C. (AFNS) - Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach hosted members of the Arlington Committee for an appreciation luncheon, Feb. 10. For 77 years, the Arlington Committee has been attending funerals for Air Force veterans, representing the CSAF, his spouse and the entire A more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Supreme Court of Virginia Allowing Redistricting Ballot Measure to Move Forward * Today, DCCC Executive Director Julie Merz released the following statement after the Supreme Court of Virginia said the Commonwealth can proceed with the special election to decide on a temporary measure to ensure a free and fair congressional map ahead of the 2026 elections: "Virg more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- 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 on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * EPA's greenhouse gas pivot is "affordability" in action A BIG WIN FOR CONSUMERS FROM ZELDIN'S EPA * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin will formally rescind the 2009 Endangerment more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Fairfax County School Board Approves "Skyview High School" as Name for New School in Western Fairfax County * The Fairfax County School Board unanimously voted to name Fairfax County Public Schools' (FCPS) new school Skyview High School at its board meeting last night. This marks a significant milestone as FCPS prepares to welcome students for the 2026-27 school year. The vote reflects the cul more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following economic brief (No. 26-05) in Feb. 2026 by Zhu Wang entitled "Buy Now, Pay Later: Recent Developments and Implications". Here are the key takeaways: * * * The total transaction value of "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) loans, measured in real terms, has grown roughly 20 percent per year since 2021, reaching an estimated $70 billion in 2025, or about 1.1 percent of total credit card spending. Given i more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * Full Transcript: Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" Sen. John Fetterman: It's like if progressives are angry, you're angry at a guy that flipped a red seat. Dasha Burns: Hello, hello, and welcome to The Conversation. I'm Dasha Burns, Politico's White House Bureau Chief, and every week on this show, I invite one of the most compelling and sometimes unexpected power players in Wash more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 12 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason University named a Best Workplace for Commuters across all of its Virginia campuses * George Mason University has once again been recognized for its commitment to providing employees with high-quality commuter benefits and transportation options. This year, all three of George Mason's Virginia campuses-Fairfax, Mason Square, and the Science and Technology Campus-have earned the Best Workplace  more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Highlander Highlights: Week of Feb. 9, 2026 * Highlander Highlights shares with readers some of the extraordinary research and accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students, staff, alumni and faculty. Alaska Research Experience returns to the Arctic Ten students are enrolled in this year's Alaska Research Experience, a two-course, year-long sequenc more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * Hilton Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. ("Hilton," "the Company," "we," "us" or "our") (NYSE: HLT) today reported its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results. Highlights include: * Diluted EPS was $1.27 for the fourth quarter and $6.12 for the full year * Diluted EPS, adjusted for special items, was $2.08 for the fourth quarter and $8. more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: DNC Launches Largest-Ever National Training Program, Another Wave of Democratic Victories Sends Republicans into Panic Yesterday, the DNC launched the NextWave Regional Bootcamp training program, our largest-ever in-person campaign training to ensure we're deploying the best talent available ahead of the midterms. The program features a three-day bootcamp for aspir more PR

LONDON, England, Feb. 13 [Category: Arts/Cultural] -- The Museums Association posted the following news: * * * IWM acquires Dame Vera Lynn wartime archive * The Imperial War Museum (IWM) has acquired the complete second world war archive of the wartime entertainer Dame Vera Lynn. Lynn starred in the popular BBC radio show Sincerely Yours, which connected troops abroad with loved ones listening at home during the second world war. Dubbed the "Forces' Sweetheart", she toured in India from  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 14 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jackson Walker Announces Election of 20 Attorneys to Partnership Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the election of 20 attorneys to the firm's partnership. On Friday, February 13, 2026, the following attorneys were named partners: * Allison Allman * Ali Andrews * Jordan Byrne * Tyson Ehlinger * Sean Gallagher * Ryan Holm * Rony Kishinevsky * Cody Martinez * Nathan McCune * Taylor McDowell * Za more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Ricketts Encourage Quad Dialogue * U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio encouraging the Trump Administration to schedule the next Quadrilateral Security Dialogue between the United States, Australia, India, and Japan. In the letter, the senat more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Lowest Inflation Rate in Over a Year Shows the Economy Is Moving in the Right Direction * There Is More Work to Be Done, but the Progress Is Undeniable.  Arlington, VA -Today's inflation report shows the lowest annual inflation rate in over a year, marking continued progress toward restoring price stability for American families. While inflation has not yet reached the more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 14 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Rollback of Crucial Fair Housing Regulations Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 24 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). The FHA prohibits discrimination more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 12 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Mike Pence Makes Schar School Debut as Professor of Practice * Vice President Mike Pence and former Deputy Assistant to the President Greg Jacob greeted some 150 George Mason University students for the first class of the spring semester by navigating the intricate and often-overlooked history behind the American Constitution. The course, The Character of the American Constitution, invites undergraduate  more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Feb. 9 -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association issued the following news release: * * * Nacha Announces Board of Directors for 2026 Nacha today announced its Board of Directors for 2026, reflecting exceptional leadership and deep expertise across the payments industry. The Nacha Board of Directors establishes the strategic direction of Nacha and the ACH Network. The Board plays a vital role in ensuring that the ACH Network remains resilient, innovative and the backb more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 13 [Category: Education] -- The National Parent Teacher Association issued the following news release: * * * National PTA Names Jan Harp Domene Award Recipients and Healthy Minds Fellows * ALEXANDRIA, Va., (Feb. 13, 2026)-National PTA is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 Jan Harp Domene Diversity and Inclusion Awards, along with five local PTA leaders selected to serve as Healthy Minds Fellows with its Center for Family Engagement. The Jan Harp Domen more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * Taxpayers Group: President Trump and Congress Must Act Now on Debt Crisis Debt and interest payments are consuming historically huge portions of the federal budget, and President Donald Trump and Congress cannot afford to ignore the problem, National Taxpayers Union President Pete Sepp said Friday. Federal deficits will grow from 101% of the economy at $1.9 trillion this y more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Feb. 13 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * NCCU Law Alumnus Appointed First Black County Attorney in a Virginia County * North Carolina Central University School of Law alumnus Hassan Kingsberry '04 has been appointed as the first Black county attorney for Prince George County, Virginia, marking a historic milestone for the county. Kingsberry brings extensive experience in municipal government and public service, consistently deliv more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Expands Newly Chartered and Urgent Needs Grants * Maximum Grant Increased to $15,000; Expanded Eligibility for Additional Credit Unions Alexandria, VA (February 13, 2026) -The National Credit Union Administration today announced the expansion of its Community Development Revolving Loan Fund (CDRLF) to more low-income-designated credit unions seeking eligibility for Newly  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA's Funds Receive Clean Audit Opinions * Alexandria, VA (February 13, 2026) -The National Credit Union Administration's four funds again earned unmodified, or "clean," audit opinions for 2025, according to audited financial statements released today by the agency's Office of Inspector General. The audited financial statements, including the independent auditors' reports (Op more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- The National Grain and Feed Association issued the following statement on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * NGFA commends House Agriculture Committee for advancing Farm Bill process The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today commended the House Agriculture Committee for taking important steps to advance the farm bill process and reaffirming its commitment to providing certainty for America's farmers, grain handlers, and feed manufacturers. NGFA also expressed app more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 12 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Novelist Aja Gabel Opens 2026 Spring Speaker Series, Feb. 25 * Novelist Aja Gabel, author of The Ensemble and the new Lightbreakers, will kick off The University of Baltimore's 2026 MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts Speaker Series, on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. in the Bogomolny Room in the UBalt Student Center, 21 W. Mt. Royal Ave. The event is free and open to the public, and is the firs more PR

EARLYVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Progress Virginia, an advocacy organization that combines online organizing and communications with earned media strategies, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * Bill Ensuring Counsel at First Appearance Passes House of Delegates Richmond, Virginia-- Advocates across the Commonwealth are celebrating the successful passage of HB127, Counsel at First Appearance, sponsored by Delegate Katrina Callsen, through the Virginia House of Delegates o more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Feb. 13 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Ready to turn your associate degree into a bachelor's degree? * Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) and East Tennessee State University (ETSU) have created 11 new transfer pathways for students pursuing degrees in the arts, sciences, business and technology. Leaders from the institutions signed a series of articulation agreements to formalize these pathways, which strengthen the lon more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire celebrates passage of the Save America Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representative John McGuire (VA-05) voted for the Save America Act, which just passed in the House of Representatives. The crucial legislation works to secure America's elections by requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, and a valid photo ID to cast a ballot. As a co-sponsor on the bill, Representat more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire Condemns Gov. Spanberger's Executive Order on local ICE enforcement * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05) condemned Governor Abigail Spanberger's Executive Order 12, that no longer mandates Virginia State Agencies to honor 287(g) agreements that require cooperation between state and federal law enforcement agencies. "We would not have our country wi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire declares January National Human Trafficking Awareness Month * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05) introduced a resolution recognizing January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, reaffirming the United States' commitment to ending all forms of human trafficking. "Human trafficking is a heinous crime that strips individuals of their dignit more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire hosts U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, and local business leaders for tax roundtable * LYNCHBURG, VA -On Thursday, January 29, 2026, Representative John McGuire (VA-05) joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, and local business leaders for a roundtable to discuss the Working Families Tax Cut. The discussion centered more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam, Oversight Ranking Member Garcia Demand Lord Mandelson Answer Questions on Jeffrey Epstein * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) and Robert Garcia (CA-42), Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, wrote to Lord Peter Mandelson, the former British Ambassador to the U.S., to request that he submit to questioning by the Overs more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Feb. 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara launches robotic bronchoscopy program at Sentara Leigh Hospital * Sentara Health has introduced robotic-assisted bronchoscopy at Sentara Leigh Hospital, bringing a cutting-edge, minimally invasive technology to the early diagnosis of lung cancer and other pulmonary conditions. Robotic bronchoscopy represents the next generation of lung biopsy procedures, offering a nonsurgical  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news: * * * New Voices bill 'makes journalism better,' student tells Utah House committee Myesha Phukan Utah's House Education Committee has tabled the state's New Voices bill for now, but committee members spoke favorably about student press protections in a Jan. 27 hearing. They also demonstrated willingness to work on the bill, one of the first New Voices introductions in Utah. Rep. Carol Spackman Moss, th more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48413) on Feb. 5, 2026, entitled "Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant - A Primer:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Furthering State Flexibility: Limitation on Federal Regulatory Authority TANF's purpose of increasing flexibility is reinforced by a statutory limitation on federal regulation of state behavior under the block grant: 'No officer or employee of the Fed more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Secures MILLIONS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety in Virginia's Seventh District * Washington, D.C. -Last week, President Trump signed into law $2,750,000 in federal funding secured by Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) for law enforcement and public safety projects in Virginia's Seventh District. "I was proud to secure millions of dollars to support local law enforcement agencies more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Experts discuss ramifications of court cases addressing social media addiction in children The first of several trials that seek to hold social media companies responsible for harm caused to children has gotten underway in California. The case accuses corporate giants Meta and YouTube of intentionally engineering their products to make children become addicted. Virginia Tech social media expert Megan Duncan and p more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Walter Reed launches historic partnership with Kaiser Permanente * Walter Reed National Military Medical Center announced the signing of a historic partnership with Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States. This first-of-its-kind strategic alliance within the Military Health System will provide Walter Reed's clinical staff with greater exposure to complex medical cases, directly enhancing the re more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Passes Health Care Priorities in Government Funding Bills * WARNER PASSES HEALTH CARE PRIORITIES IN GOVERNMENT FUNDING BILLS WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) applauds the congressional passage of a bipartisan health package advancing numerous Virginia priorities. This legislation includes several provisions authored and championed by Sen. Warner that expand telehealth services,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Commerce Committee Passes Legislation to Strengthen FAA's Safety Management System * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) along with his colleagues on the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee passed the FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026. The bill directs the FAA to establish an independent expert review panel to make recommendations for a comprehensive, in more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Feb. 14 -- The Washington State Department of Health issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * State disciplines health care providers The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against the following health care providers in our state. The department's Health Systems Quality Assurance Division works with boards, commissions, and advisory committees to set licensing standards for more than 80 health care p more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association issued the following news release: * * * Where Does Your State Stand? The ALS Association Releases Latest ALS State Policy Report Cards as Legislative Sessions Begin New report highlights where states are making progress and where gaps in care and coverage remain for people living with ALS * As many state legislatures across the country begin their 2026 sessions, the ALS Association released its annual ALS State P more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 12 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Why choosing stuff to share is an ordeal * Whether ordering a pizza to split with friends or planning a family excursion, better communication can help reduce the anxiety that surrounds joint-consumption situations. We've all been there-shopping not just for ourselves, but also for someone else. Maybe you know them well and know exactly what they want, but what if you aren't sure? What if it's a group of more PR