ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Expresses Disappointment Following the Senate Increasing the Financial Burden on Washingtonians * Feb 17, 2026 by AFP Olympia, WA - Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released the following statement after the Washington Senate passed SB 6346, an income tax that would increase the financial burden on Washingtonians. AFP Western Region Director Heather Andrews said:  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-GA Statement on House Passage of Portable Benefits Bill * Feb 17, 2026 by AFP ATLANTA, GA - Today, the Atlanta House of Representatives passed House Bill 987 with bipartisan support. The bill would allow companies and individuals to contribute to portable benefit accounts for self-employed workers. These worker-owned accounts would be managed by a bank or third-par more PR

GERMANTOWN, Maryland, Feb. 17 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release: * * * Amentum Selected to Advance UK Hypersonic Strike Capabilities * CHANTILLY, VA., February 17, 2026 - Amentum (NYSE: AMTM) has been selected to provide missile design engineering and program management expertise to advance the UK's ambition for hypersonic strike capabilities. The Industry Mission Partner (IMP) contract was awarded by Te more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Bills Introduced to Provide 4.1% Federal Pay Increase for 2027 * Last week, Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA) and Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S. 3823, to increase federal pay rates by 4.1% in 2027. NARFE endorses the bill. Federal employees received a 1% pay raise in 2026, below the 3.8% incre more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47166) entitled "Career and Technical Education: A Primer" by education policy specialists Cassandria Dortch and Rebecca R. Skinner. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Career and technical education (CTE), sometimes referred to as vocational education, provides secondary and postsecondary education students with the skills and knowledge required for specific jobs or fields of work. CTE is a ke more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47166) entitled "Career and Technical Education - A Primer:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * CTE Program Challenges This section discusses challenges that CTE program providers have experienced with program delivery, increasing student access, and replicating evidence-based practices, as well as resources that have been used to address these challenges./31 Delivery, Access, and Replicati more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on Feb. 17, 2026, by non-resident senior fellow Gordon B. "Skip" Davis Jr. and editorial intern Nicole Monette: * * * NATO's Command Revolution - Europe Steps Forward The reassignment of major commands to European officers is a huge undertaking and demands new skills, says a former senior NATO official. * NATO is changing, and that may not be a bad thing. Despite public, high-level exchanges acros more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 17 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Announces Softball Week One Honors * CHARLOTTE, N.C. (February 17, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association has announced its Week One Softball Honors for games played February 1 through February 14. This week's selections recognize outstanding performances in the circle, at the plate, in the field, and by a rookie making an immediate more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * Common Cause Statement on the Death of Rev. Jesse Jackson * The following is a statement from Common Cause President & CEO Virginia Kase Solomon on the death of Rev. Jesse Jackson: "Rev. Jesse Jackson was a voice for the voiceless and hope for the hopeless in his unrelenting fight for justice, equality, and the ballot for all. He understood the plight of the poor and gave strength to those wh more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Consumer Prices Increased In January 2026 * Relevant to the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to civil service annuities for 2026, the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) increased by 0.3% in January 2026. Read more. *** Original text here: https://www.narfe.org/blog/2026/02/17/consu more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * Dairy Producers in Virginia Reminded to Obtain 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage by February 26 * Richmond, Virginia, February 17, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging dairy producers to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program that help s offset milk and feed price differences. This year's DMC signup began Jan. 12 and the de more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 18 -- Fairfax County Economic Development Authority issued the following news release: * * * Defense Technology Company GRVTY to Establish New Headquarters in Fairfax County GRVTY, a defense technology company established in 2025, today announced it will invest $8 million to expand the firm's presence with a new headquarters in Tysons, Virginia. The company will build out more than 22,000 square feet of office space at 8270 Greensboro Drive in Tysons. "GRVTY is please more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Department of Homeland Security Shutdown Begins * Congress fa iled to extend funding for the Department of Homeland Secur i ty (DHS) before a February 13 deadline, triggering a partial government shutdown. While b oth sides appeared to be negotiating in good faith over the details and conditions of funding for Immigration more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Landlord Sentenced to Prison for Obstructing the IRS and Willfully Failing to File Tax Returns A Woodbridge man was sentenced today to three years in prison for violating criminal tax laws. In November 2025, a federal jury convicted Omini Tete Riman of obstructing the IRS and willfully failing to file tax returns. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Riman was an i more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Feb. 18 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Dogs Starved, Sliced Open, and Killed in UMass Chan Experiments; PETA Urges Chancellor to Act In a letter sent today, PETA urges University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (UMass Chan) Chancellor Michael F. Collins to remove experimenter Matt Gounis from his position as Chair of the school's Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and instruct the commit more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * DOW's New Chief Information Officer Seeks to Put the Warfighter First * The Pentagon's newest chief information officer, Kirsten Davies, gathered her department's senior leaders and staff together at the War Department's Mark Center in Alexandria, Virginia, Feb. 10, where she laid out a vision for her office that focuses strongly on supporting America's warfighters. "Our mission is to support the National De more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on Feb. 16, 2026: * * * Hello Team FCPS, February is now almost half over, which I find so hard to believe. I am more convinced than ever that while the days are at times long, the years continue to feel shorter and shorter. I continue to so appreciate each of you and your dedication to our mission driven work, it matters. I am very excited to announce that  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 16 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Fayetteville State Secures Sixth Straight Title as Virginia Union Claims First Men's Crown at CIAA Indoor Championships * MILLS SPRINGS, N.C. (February 16, 2026) - Fayetteville State University raced to its sixth title while Virginia Union University claimed the men's crown for the first time in program history at the CIAA Indoor Track and Field Champions more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * FinCEN Issues Exceptive Relief on a Bank Secrecy Act Requirement for Credit Unions * FinCEN Order Amends Requirement to Identify and Verify Beneficial Owners at Each Account Opening Alexandria, VA (February 17, 2026) -Last week, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced a new Bank Secrecy Act regulatory relief opportunity regarding the Customer Due Diligence  more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * From law and order to genetic disorders * Allyson Herriges didn't set out to be a neuroscientist. For 10 years, she was an active duty and reserve Army military police officer. But along the way, she married and had three children, all of whom need educational support, including one son with autism. Her experience led her back to college to learn how to help parents like more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Full List of FY 2026 Federal Funding for Kentucky Secured by Senator McConnell * SENATOR MITCH McCONNELL FISCAL YEAR 2026 APPROPRIATIONS ACCOMPLISHMENTS NEARLY $2.6 BILLION FOR KENTUCKY AGRICULTURE ($11.350 MILLION FOR KENTUCKY) * $10 million for the University of Kentucky's new Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Building * $1.35 million for hospital infrastructure improvements at more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 16 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason Scholarship for Service students commit to America's cyber defense * With the support of the National Science Foundation's CyberCorps (r) Scholarship for Service (SFS) program, George Mason University's Department of Cyber Security Engineering (CYSE) and Department of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) are training the next generation of cybersecurity professionals committed to public s more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. IV in $230M IPO on Nasdaq * NEW YORK - Feb. 17, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. IV (the "company") in connection with its $230 million initial public offering on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The offering, which was priced at $10 per unit, generated gross  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces Start of 2026 Congressional Art Competition in Ninth District * Each year, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors the Congressional Art Competition for high school students. This competition is an exciting way for a student from our region to represent the Ninth Congressional District in Washington, DC. The Artistic Discovery Contest is open to all high school students in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on Passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson * Civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. In response to his passing, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Today is a sad day as Virginians and Americans mourn the significant loss of a civil rights icon, Reverend Jesse Jackson. His life of exceptional servi more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Hampton University Students Deliver Standout Performance at 26th VFIC Applied Ethics Bowl * HAMPTON, Va (February 17, 2026) - Five Hampton University students represented the institution with distinction at the 26th annual Applied Ethics Bowl hosted by the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC) on February 13, earning two decisive victories in four rounds of rigorous competition. Representing Ham more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Herndon Elementary Students Celebrate 100 Years of the Living Rhythm of Black History in Music Class * A small windowless classroom tucked inside Herndon Elementary School nearly burst its seams with the joy fostered in a music class last week. A sixth grade chorus class studied an hour-long lesson on Black history, from Congo Square to Canal Street. Music Teacher Riccardo Emilien grew up in N more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Feb. 17 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Students Make Career Connections with Employers at Life Skills Career Summit * High Point University students learned about a variety of jobs and internships as they met with recruiters from nearly 100 national, regional and local employers during HPU's annual Life Skills Career Summit at the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center on Feb. 10. HIGH POINT, N.C., Feb. 17, 202 more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-MI's Tim Golding Speaks at Press Conference Highlighting Need for Housing Reform * Feb 17, 2026 by AFP LANSING, MI - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI)'s State Director Tim Golding spoke at a press conference at a local housing development on the need for housing reform. The event also featured remarks from Rep. Kristian Grant and Rep. Joe Ara more PR

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Feb. 16 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Illinois Bans Swipe Fees on Sales Taxes, Tips * WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 16, 2026) - The Merchants Payments Coalition welcomed a ruling by a federal judge in favor of Illinois' ban on swipe fees on sales tax and tips. "This is a major victory for merchants, their customers and their employees," said Doug Kantor, MPC Executive Committee member and National Ass more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Feb. 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Latest Tariff Developments * To see a comprehensive list of what tariffs are currently enacted, view our tariff tracker chart, which provides an easy-to-read overview of tariff impacts by country. View the Tariff Tracker Tariff Letters and Deals Below is an update of ongoing deals that have been announced so far. It is important to note that there are more details to co more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 18 -- Leonardo DRS, a company that says it provides advanced defense technology to U.S. national security customers and allies around the world, issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Leonardo DRS Awarded Contracts for the Missile Defense Agency SHIELD IDIQ DRS brings rapid design and manufacturing strength to accelerate innovation for the warfighter * Leonardo DRS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRS) announced today it was awarded multiple contracts for the Miss more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Majority of Lynchburg, Virginia Manufacturing Plant Workers File Petition to Oust Chemical Union Bosses * Parker O-Rings & Engineered Seals employees petition to end union's near 50-year "representation" at facility Lynchburg, VA (February 17, 2026) - Natera Carter, an employee of Parker O-Ring & Engineered Seals, has filed a petition with the National Labor Relat more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 16 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Mason Korea partners with defense organizations to advance military technology * Mason Korea's Industry-University Collaboration Foundation is taking its defense capabilities to the next level. They recently signed a memorandum of understanding with two major Korean players, the Association of the Republic of Korea Army and the Defense Information and Communication Association. Together, they'll work on de more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 16 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Mason Nation stands behind Ilia Malinin after Olympic setback * George Mason University's Ilia Malinin's Olympic journey hit an unexpected speed bump on Friday in the men's individual figure skating final at the Milano Cortina Winter Games. But even as the result stunned fans worldwide, Mason Nation gathered at the Johnson Center with unwavering support for one of its own. A two-time reigning world champ more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Feb. 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Meet Alice Brumfield, The RV Industry Association's New State Legislative Associate * The RV Industry Association welcomes Alice Brumfield as its new State Legislative Associate. The RV Industry Association's Government Affairs staff are industry experts for our members, state legislators, regulators, and RV industry stakeholders. Their federal and state affairs teams champio more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT community members elected to the National Academy of Engineering for 2026 * Seven MIT researchers are among the 130 new members and 28 international members recently elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) for 2026. Twelve additional MIT alumni were also elected as new members. One of the highest professional distinctions for engineers, membership in the NAE is g more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 18 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing Completes Sale of Spring Arbor Senior Living Portfolio for $296 Million Morgan Stanley Investment Management, through funds managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI), and Foundry Commercial (Foundry) announced today the sale of the final 11 communities in the Spring Arbor Senior Living collection locat more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * New House Bill Threatens Jobs and Economic Opportunity in WA State: LIBRE * The LIBRE Initiative, the nation's leading center-right Latino organization, strongly opposes Washington House Bill 2724 (2025-2026), which proposes the creation of a new state income tax targeting high earners and entrepreneurs. HB 2724 would impose a 9.9 percent tax on individuals with taxable income more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * New Seminar Series Offers Inside Look at Faculty Research at Christendom * A new seminar series at Christendom College is giving students an inside look at ongoing faculty research. The series, titled "Faculty Colloquia," brings students and professors together for seminar-style discussions where faculty members share highlights from their ongoing research, giving students both a deeper appreciation of fac more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee released the following testimony by Jennifer Homendy, chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board, from a Feb. 12, 2026, hearing entitled "The NTSB Final Report on the DCA Midair Collision": * * * Good morning. My name is Jennifer Homendy, and I'm honored to serve as Chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). As you know, the NTSB is an independent federal agency charged by Congress more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Feb. 17 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Officer, Student, Ultrarunner: The Disciplined Path of 2nd Lt. Mackenzie Kieborz * In the pre-dawn darkness of Prince William Forest, Virginia, the temperature dropped and the trails turned to a mix of snow and root-covered obstacles. Deep into the Devil Dog Ultras, Air Force 2nd Lt. Mackenzie Kieborz found herself at a physical and mental crossroads. Her electrolytes were dangerously low, and t more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * OPM Proposed Rule Would Eliminate MSPB Appeals for RIFs * Last week, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published a proposed rule to shift the authority to decide appeals to reduction-in-force (RIF) actions from the independent Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) to OPM. This change would give OPM more control t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Over $112 Million: DGA Announces Record-Shattering 2025 Fundraising Historic fundraising haul is nearly 50% more than what the DGA raised in 2021 * The Democratic Governors Association is announcing today it raised over $112 million across all entities in 2025, giving the DGA even more momentum heading into 2026 as voters and donors continue to recognize the importance of electing m more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Feb. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Protecting the heart during cancer treatment * Zackary Tushak, D.O., was recruited to Sentara three-and-a-half years ago from Pennsylvania, initially joining the system as an advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist. Along with that expertise, he brought a deep passion for cardio-oncology, a growing specialty focused on the intersection of cancer treatment and cardiovascular he more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford University Board of Visitors to Consider 2026-2027 Tuition and Fees * Radford University Board of Visitors will consider tuition and mandatory fees for the 2025-2026 academic year at its quarterly meeting on March 20, 2026 at Radford University, Kyle Hall, Room 340, 701 Tyler Avenue, Radford, VA. In preparation for the meeting, the Board of Visitors will host a budget overview and public comme more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Feb. 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Industry Recognizes 2026 Leadership Conference Sponsors * The RV Industry Association would like to thank the sponsors of the upcoming 2026 Leadership Conference. Their extraordinary generosity and commitment to the RV industry make this event possible. Simply put, without their partnership and investment in our shared future, this conference would not happen. We are proud more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER, STANDING WITH ROCHESTER SURVIVORS & ADVOCATES, ANNOUNCES NEW LEGISLATION -- IN HONOR OF EPSTEIN VICTIMS -- TO END FEDERAL STATUTE-OF-LIMITATIONS BARRIER THAT LETS ABUSERS ESCAPE AND DENIES... * Virginia's Law, Named In Honor Of Epstein Victim, Will Eliminate Federal Statute Of Limitations That Let Criminals Like Jeffrey Epstein Run Out The Clock To Escape Pro more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on Passing of Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the passing on Rev. Jesse Jackson: "Today, I join the rest of the nation as we collectively mourn the passing of civil rights leader and international icon, Rev. Jesse Jackson. After growing up in the segregated south, he lived a life of service more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 17 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Announces Details for 2026 Perimeter PREVENT, Opens Call for Proposals * Perimeter PREVENT, the premier perimeter security event, will be held June 24 in Washington, D.C. SILVER SPRING, Md.-The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced details for Perimeter PREVENT -the premier perimeter security event. This year's e more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Feb. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara announces leadership moves * Sentara's leadership has changed in recent months based on our new operating model. Here are our latest updates: CEO Council updates * Michael Hooper, M.D., has been promoted from Senior Vice President and Chief Medical and Academic Officer to Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer. Leader promotions * Robin Anderson, M.D., has more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Feb. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara funds lifesaving heart devices for rural North Carolina sheriff's deputies * Sentara Cares has awarded an $8,000 community grant to the Camden County Sheriff's Office to support the purchase of five automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for patrol vehicles. Camden County, one of the most rural areas in northeastern North Carolina, has only one primary care office and limited more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Feb. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara joins Virginia Naloxone Project to prevent opioid overdose deaths * The Sentara Norfolk General Hospital emergency department (ED) has joined the Virginia Naloxone Project to help avoid deaths from opioid overdose. Naloxone nasal spray, widely known as Narcan, is being dispensed free-of-charge to discharged patients who are at high risk for overdose as part of a pilot program.  more PR

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, Feb. 15 -- John Carroll University issued the following news: * * * Shaping Tomorrow's Healthcare Leaders through JCU EMS By Joe Bilas '27 When emergencies happen on campus, John Carroll University students are often the first to respond. JCU Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a student volunteer organization supported by the university's College of Health and guided by expert faculty members. After earning their EMT certification, students from all majors can joi more PR

WISE, Virginia, Feb. 18 -- The University of Virginia College at Wise issued the following news: * * * STRONG ACC announces three-year, $599,448 IMPACT grant from Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia The STRONG Accountable Care Community (STRONG ACC) announced today that it has been awarded a three-year, $599,448 IMPACT grant from the Wellspring Foundation of Southwest Virginia, with the University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA Wise) Foundation serving as administrative manager. T more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 17 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute issued the following news: * * * Symposium to Address Cyber Mission Readiness in the Age of Artificial Intelligence As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms the cyber threat landscape and our defensive capabilities, cyber mission readiness (CMR) is changing rapidly. The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) is holding a free, in-person symposium for U.S. government agencies more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 18 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * Test success: ATLAS Uncrewed Ground Vehicle put through its paces BAE Systems today announced successful trials for its Autonomous Tactical Light Armour System (ATLAS) Uncrewed Ground Vehicle (UGV). The trials are part of the ongoing development for a next generation modular autonomous land capability designed to support main battle tank or combat reconnaissance vehicle capabilities. Launched at Land Forces  more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Feb. 18 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: * * * University of Lynchburg celebrates success of 'One Lynchburg' campaign The University of Lynchburg marked the completion of its "One Lynchburg" comprehensive campaign. On Wednesday, Feb. 11, the University of Lynchburg marked the completion of its "One Lynchburg" comprehensive campaign by hosting a celebration dinner in the Hall Campus Center's Memorial Ballroom. In attendance were the University's a more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Fights Back Against Trump Cuts to Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Attorney General Jones Moves to Ensure Virginia's Public Servants Receive Financial Relief * Today, Attorney General Jay Jones joined a multistate lawsuit to protect Virginia's public servants from being illegally excluded from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Fighting Back Against Illegal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Restrictions Today, Attorney General Jay Jones joined a multistate lawsuit that challenges the Trump Administration's effort to illegally prohibit SNAP eligibility for lawful permanent residents, preventing families from putting food on their  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Takes Steps to Keep Virginia's Children Safe from Predatory Social Media Companies Action Follows Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit That Would Block Virginia's Strong Social Media Law Limiting Use by Minors * Attorney General Jay Jones announces today that his office intends to fully enforce new provisions of the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Ac more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 18 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces Defense Technology Firm GRVTY Invests $8 Million to Expand Northern Virginia Operations Expansion Will Create 200 New Jobs in Virginia * Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that GRVTY -- a Virginia-based defense technology company with nearly 1,000 employees -- plans to invest $8 million to expand the firm's presence by establish more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 18 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Business Connections receives international accreditation The program, part of VCU's Rehabilitation Research and Training Center, helps individuals with disabilities find and maintain employment. By Lucian Friel A Virginia Commonwealth University employment support program for individuals with disabilities has received a three-year accreditation from an independent accreditor of health and human more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 18 (TNSrpt) -- Virginia Tech issued the following statement on Feb. 17, 2026, by Kelly Oaks, associate vice president for Civil Rights and Prevention Education: * * * Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education 2024-25 annual report now available A message from Associate Vice President for Civil Rights and Prevention Education Kelly Oaks. * The 2024-25 academic year brought unprecedented regulatory changes requiring the Office for Civil Rights and Prevention  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * From law and order to genetic disorders Allyson Herriges spent 10 years as a military police officer before raising children with special needs led her to study neuroscience in Virginia Tech's Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program. Now, a James R. Carter Sr. Memorial Award is supporting her research at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC. By Matt Chittum Allyson Herriges didn' more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 18 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Recognizing barriers is first step to easing travel burdens Study reveals stark contrast between car and transit access to methadone treatment. By Chris Moody A new study, on which Virginia Tech was a collaborator, provides the clearest picture to date of how profoundly transportation mode shapes access to methadone treatment for opioid use disorder in Connecticut. The research, co-authored by College more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 17 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * WEEK FOURTEEN CIAA BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK * Charlotte, NC (February 17, 2026) - Week Fourteen of CIAA Basketball featured elite guard play, dominant interior performances, and efficient scoring across the conference as teams continued positioning themselves during the final stretch of regular season competition. Veteran leaders delivered high leve more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Weimer Pushes for Quality-of-Life Improvements * The Army has "declared war" on activities that keep soldiers from the tough, realistic training they need to remain combat-ready, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer said in testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee subcommittee on personnel. "Taking care of our people is the foundation for a lethal comba more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R45125) on Feb. 17, 2026, by Elizabeth C. Larson, senior knowledge management librarian. Here are excerpts: * * * Women's History Month Speech Resources: Fact Sheet Contents Introduction ... 1 History ... 1 Legislation ... 1 Related CRS Products ... 2 Selected Speeches and Recognitions ... 2 Selected Presidential Proclamations ... 2 Government Resources ... 3 Contacts Author Info more PR