HERNDON, Virginia, March 12 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * 34.6 Million Americans Plan To Travel By RV This Spring * With major events like America's 250th anniversary, the World Cup, and Route 66's Centennial this year, RVing remains a top choice for spring travel. A 23% increase from last spring, more than 34 million Americans plan to take an RV trip according to the newly released Spring Travel Intention Survey from the RV Industry Association. As travelers prioritize affordabil more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Ohio Endorses Larry Kidd for State House Today, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) endorsed businessman Larry Kidd for the Ohio House of Representatives (HD-93) ahead of his primary challenge against former Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens in May. AFP-OH will target voters across his district through door-to-door engagement and targeted mail and digital advertisements. Tim Ross, AFP-OH Deputy State Director more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 13 -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following joint news release on March 11, 2026: * * * American Psychiatric Association and Asociacion Puertorriquenos en Marcha Announce Collaboration to Expand Access to Mental Health Resources in Spanish The American Psychiatric Association (APA) and Asociacion Puertorriquenos en Marcha (APM) today announced a new collaboration aimed at strengthening mental health literacy and expanding access to culturally relevant, evidence-based resources for Latino communi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 11 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP UNLAWFUL DATA DEMAND TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES * New Reporting Requirements Jeopardize Student Privacy, Threaten Schools with Baseless Investigations Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in challenging the Trump administration's demand that higher education institutions provide new data via a recently added component to t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Kaine, Murphy, Schiff, Baldwin, Duckworth Lay Out Demand to Thune for Immediate Hearings on Iran War Following Introduction of New War Powers Resolutions * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ),Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) are following up on their demand that Republican Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) ensure the relevant committees of juris more PR

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, March 12 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * BWXT, ORNL formalize collaboration to bolster uranium enrichment for U.S. defense * BWXT and Oak Ridge National Laboratory signed a memorandum of understanding earlier this month to advance the Domestic Uranium Enrichment Centrifuge Experiment in support of the Department of Energy's priority to reestablish a reliable domestic supply of unobligated enriched uranium for national defense missions. The MOU  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * CAIR Condemns Deadly Shooting at Virginia's Old Dominion University The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned a condemned a deadly shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, which left at least one person dead and others injured. Authorities say the shooting occurred Thursday morning inside a campus building, pro more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, March 11 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * CLT10 National Award Winners Choose Christendom College * Students who earn the CLT10 National Award stand among the top academic performers in the country, with the freedom to attend virtually any college they choose. The question for many of these scholars is often not where they will study, however, but where they will thrive intellectually and, in the case of Catholic students, spiritually. For Jude Hollis of Austin, Texas, and Maria Trujillo of Croz more PR

LAUREL, Maryland, March 12 [Category: Science] -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory posted the following news release: * * * Dragonfly Mission Begins Rotorcraft Integration, Testing Stage * Dragonfly integration and testing -the activities involved in assembling the mission's rotorcraft lander and testing it for the rigors of launch and extreme conditions of space -is officially underway in clean rooms and control rooms at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland. In partnership with tea more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Durbin Questions Witnesses During Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Birthright Citizenship U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned witnesses in today's Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on birthright citizenship as President Trump continues his threats against it. Durbin pressed Peter Schweizer, P more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Slams Trump Admin For Nominating January 6 Apologists To Judicial U.S. Attorney Positions Durbin also condemned the FBI for seizing election records from Fulton County, Georgia, and Maricopa County, Arizona, in an effort to spread the Big Lie that the 2020 election was stolen; also highlighted the President's attempts to intimidate voters ahead of the 2026 midterms  WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Durbin Slams Trump Admin For Nominating January 6 Apologists To Judicial U.S. Attorney Positions Durbin also condemned the FBI for seizing election records from Fulton County, Georgia, and Maricopa County, Arizona, in an effort to spread the Big Lie that the 2020 election was stolen; also highlighted the President's attempts to intimidate voters ahead of the 2026 midterms *  more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, March 12 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * From the Classroom to the Coastline: Hampton's Next Generation is Driving Environmental Change * HAMPTON, Va. (March 12, 2026) - As more scholars of color enter and reshape the environmental sciences, Historically Black Colleges and Universities continue to serve as vital incubators of talent and leadership. At Hampton University, Marine and Environmental Science (MES) students Zuri Murph '26 and graduating master's student Jahlen Pinelo '26 represent a new w more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a decision denying a protest filed by DarkStar Intelligence LLC, Woodbridge, Virginia. The case centered on the U.S. Air Force's issuance of a task order to Strategic Alliance Business Group, Fairfax, Virginia, to provide advisory and assistance services for the U.S. Space Force. The contract, valued at approximately $28.8 million, supports missions involving Space Electromagnetic Warfare, Space Domain Awareness and Orbital Warfare. DarkStar challenged the Air Force's deci more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest filed by Amentum Parsons Logistics Services LLC, Arlington, Virginia, regarding the U.S. Army Contracting Command's decision to extend a task order held by KBR Services LLC, Houston Texas. The dispute involved logistics support for the U.S. European Command, a critical mission area managed under the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program. The Army opted to add optional years of performance to KBR's existing order on a sole-source basis rather than conducting a new more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a decision denying a bid protest filed by A Square Group LLC, a small business based in Frederick, Maryland. The protest challenged a task order awarded by the Defense Information Systems Agency to LightGrid LLC, a small business located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The procurement sought technical and operational support services to maintain the global network infrastructure for the Defense Commissary Agency, which operates approximately 236 commissaries and various distr more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest filed by CVTEK LLC, a small business based in McLean, Virginia, regarding a multi-million dollar information technology support contract. The dispute centered on a task order issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services to Spatial Front Inc., a small business in Bethesda, Maryland. The contract, valued at approximately $39.2 million, covers technical operations and maintenance for the agency's Technical Operations Center more ST

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a legal challenge brought by MAG DS Corp. dba MAG Aerospace, Tinton Falls, New Jersey, regarding a U.S. Army task order for product technical support services. The decision, released publicly on Feb. 2, 2026, clears the way for ManTech Advanced Systems International Inc., Herndon, Virginia, to proceed with the contract, valued at approximately $96.5 million. MAG Aerospace initially protested the award to ManTech. The protester alleged that ManTech suffered from multiple or more ST

WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * General Assembly Passes Bipartisan Bill to Improve Health Care Transparency and Affordability * The General Assembly has approved Senate Bill 161/House Bill 625, a bipartisan proposal to provide Virginians with the option to choose insurance plans with flat-dollar copays for prescription drugs. This would ensure that health plans do not solely rely on coinsurance models where patients are forced to pay a per more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 12 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason researchers put firefighter fitness to the test * With a new grant from Prince William County, George Mason University kinesiology professor Joel Martin is leading a comprehensive yearlong study to uncover whether the Fire and Rescue Department's Work Performance Exam (WPE) truly mirrors the grueling realities of firefighting. By tracking everything from metabolic strain to air consumption, the project aims to refine the test and strengthen  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 11 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason's Marvin Lewis serves on NCAA Women's Basketball Committee as March Madness nears * Marvin Lewis knows a little something about the anxiety that comes with waiting for your team's name to be called on Selection Sunday, and the euphoria that follows when that dream of playing in the NCAA Tournament becomes a reality. Lewis, George Mason University's assistant vice president and director of Intercollegiate Athletics, is now in his inaugural  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Governor Rhoden Signs AFP-SD-Backed REINS Act into Law Pierre, SD -Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) was on hand as Governor Larry Rhoden signed South Dakota's REINS Act into law on Thursday, officially codifying stronger legislative oversight for new regulatory proposals. The signing comes a little over a week following the REINS Act's successful passage out of the State Legislature. AFP-SD State Directo more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 12 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces 2026 Governor's Fellows Program * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Spanberger today announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Governor's Fellows Program. The Governor's Fellows Program is a prestigious opportunity for rising college seniors, recent college graduates, and postgraduate students to gain firsthand experience in the executive branch of state government. Since 1982, fellows have w more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 12 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * Governor Spanberger Statement on Old Dominion University Shooting Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement about the on-campus shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. "I am monitoring the ongoing investigation following the shooting at Old Dominion University. "Virginia State Police is on the scene and providing full support to local and federal officials. Members of my Administration are al more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 12 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments * Today Governor Josh Stein announced appointments to boards and commissions. Governor Stein has appointed the following to the Governor's Advisory Committee on Western North Carolina Recovery: * Chris Sigmon of Yancey County as an at-large member. Sigmon grew up in Yancey County and recently returned home after a wide-ranging career in manufacturing and operations more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, March 12 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Highlander Pantry receives SCHEV funds * Radford University's Highlander Pantry recently received a major boost to its efforts to better serve the university community. Hunger Free Campus, a pilot initiative passed by the Virginia legislature during the 2025 General Assembly session, granted $14,882 to the pantry, which provides discreet access to free food items for all members of the Highlander family. The funds are part of an award from the Sta more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 13 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Accelerates Multi Brand Growth in Brazil with Plans to Double Portfolio by 2030 Momentum is fueled by owner preference for Hilton brands, driving expansion into Brazil's fast growing tourism and business travel markets * SAO PAULO, Brazil - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) continues to accelerate its growth in Brazil, one of the company's most important markets in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA). In 2025, nearly a quarter of Hilton's total room more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 13 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Hilton Strengthens Goa Portfolio with the Opening of Hilton Garden Inn Goa Calangute The hotel marks Hilton Garden Inn's debut in Goa, complementing Hilton's multi brand presence across trading and pipeline hotels in the state * NATIONAL - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Goa Calangute, marking the brand's debut in the state and introducing Hilton's award-winning upscale brand in Goa. Develop more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-LA Holds Conversation on LA Gator Program, Applauds Gov. Landry's Request to Double Funding * Slidell, LA -On Wednesday, Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) hosted a conversation entitled "Scoops & School Choice" with local parents and school choice advocates on the importance of fully funding the LA Gator Education Savings Account (ESA). Last week, Governor Landry requested that the state legislatur more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 13 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Institute for Justice Stands With Home Based Vendors To Praise Passage of Food Freedom Bill Today, Gov. Mike Braun signed HB 1424, a bill that will allow home based vendors across the state to sell a greater variety of homemade foods. Under the new law, home-based vendors will have the ability to sell prepared foods, certain meat products, produce, natural sweeteners, baked goods, fruit spreads and candy. These changes give c more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 12 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement from Governors Moore, Spanberger, and Mayor Bowser * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, following the second trilateral meeting between Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, and Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, the leaders released the following joint statement: "Toget her, we lead one of the most unique regions in the country. The decisions made by any one of our jurisdictions have meaningful impacts  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice lodged a proposed consent decree with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington state to address environmental claims at the Lower Duwamish Waterway Superfund Site in Seattle, Washington. The complaint asserts claims under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act and the Washington Model Toxics Control Act. The settlement requires the following entities to design and perform the remedy selected by the U.S. Environmental Protectio more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Booker Lead Colleagues in Pressing Administration About Public Health Risks from Withdrawal from World Health Organization * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations (SFRC) Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, & Global Women's Issues, and U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the SFRC Subcommittee on more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Build More Homes, Expand Affordable Housing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a former fair housing attorney, applauded the Senate's passage of the bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing Act, legislation that will build more homes, bring housing costs down, and expand access to affordable housing. The bill incorporates provisions from several pieces of legislation t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Lidl US Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Hazelnuts in Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs - German-Style Nougat Summary Company Announcement Date: March 12, 2026 FDA Publish Date: March 12, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared hazelnut allergen Company Name: Lidl US Brand Name: Favorina Product Description: Chocolate Ladybugs - German-Style Nougat Candy  more PR

BUFFALO, New York, March 12 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * M&T Bank Celebrates Opening of New Bronx Third Avenue Branch * Mott Haven Location is the Bank's 20th Branch in New York City New York, N.Y., March 12, 2026 - M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) today hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new full-service branch at 2976 Third Avenue in the Mott Haven neighborhood of The Bronx. This new location marks an important step in M&T Bank's long-t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * McDowell Introduces Resolution Honoring the 245th Anniversary of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse and Encouraging Tourism to Guilford County * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Addison McDowell (NC-06) led Guilford County's three members of Congress in introducing a resolution honoring the 245th Anniversary of the 1781 Battle of Guilford Courthouse. The resolution encourages all Americans to celebrate America 250 by visiting the Gui more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Richmond Democrats' Corrupt Power Grab Gets Messy Virginia Democrats' radical power grab is already turning into a disaster. Multiple Richmond radicals who drew districts for themselves are already facing primary challenges, including from Dorothy McAuliffe, wife of 2021 gubernatorial loser Terry McAuliffe. The Democrat elites in Richmond are so busy trying to disenfranchise Virginians that they forgot there are only so many proposed dis more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Oregon: Legislation Permitting Patients To Consume Medical Cannabis in Healthcare Facilities Advances to Governor's Desk * Salem, OR: Lawmakers have advanced legislation to the Governor's desk permitting qualified patients to consume certain medical cannabis products in eligible residential healthcare facilities. The proposal, HB 4142, requires designated facilities that provide either hospic more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 12 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Partnerships with foreign blood programs increase warfighter readiness, combat support * The Defense Health Agency's Armed Services Blood Program division added Germany and New Zealand to a Department of War list that allows military medical teams to use certain partner-nation blood products with no recipient follow-up infectious disease testing when U.S. blood is not available overseas. According to the memorandum, "Foreign Nations with Blood S more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS Feature Documentary, WILDING, Tells the Story of a Couple Who Bet on the Power of Nature * Arlington, VA ; March 12, 2026 - PBS announced today a new feature documentary, WILDING, premiering Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS App ( check local listings ). Based on Isabella Tree's best-selling book by the same title, WILDING tells the story of a young couple, Charlie Burrell and Isabella Tree, who bets on na more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 13 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * PETA Statement: NYC Foie Gras Ban Prevails in Court Below, please find a statement from PETA President Tracy Reiman in response to today's court ruling removing a major hurdle to allowing New York City's ban on the sale of foie gras--a product made from the grotesquely swollen, diseased livers of force-fed ducks and geese--to finally take effect. "New York City was right to keep the diseased livers of abused  more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, March 13 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Photographer and Author Presents at VMI Virginia Military Institute welcomes photographer Anna Gage Norton, Thursday, April 2 at 4:30 p.m. in Pogue Auditorium, Marshall Library. Norton will discuss her forthcoming book, "On Nochaway," a long-term photo-documentary project about her family's efforts to reestablish the longleaf pine ecosystem on their ancestral farm in South Georgia. The event is free and open to the public. Norton's work deals with  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The National Guard Association of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * New Program Pairs NGAUS Members with Veterans on Honor Flight Trips A new National Guard Educational Foundation program will cover the cost for most NGAUS members to escort veterans traveling on Honor Flight trips to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials that commemorate their service. Honor Flight Guardians stay with their assigned veterans for the entire trip, providing physical assistance, logistical support and companionship throu more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cline Introduces the Protecting Access to American Products Act * Today, Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA) introduced the Protecting Access to American Products Act, legislation aimed at streamlining the U.S. trade shipping process during times of supply chain strain and uncertainty. The bill amends current maritime law to ensure that products made in America are not prevented from reaching American markets. Further, it is designed to allow for admini more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement on New OPM Rule and Administration's Damage to Federal Workforce * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released a statement on a new OPM rule allowing the president to reclassify approximately 50,000 federal workers as "at will" employees under a new classification known as Schedule Policy/Career (Schedule P/C). The President can sign an executive order to finalize this rule effective thi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Wilson Condemns Hate Following Synagogue and University Shootings * MIAMI GARDENS, FL - Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement in response to the tragic shootings at a synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, and at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. "In today's America, it has become normal to show hate. But this country is better than this, and we are stronger than the violence that more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia posted the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Reston man who was previously convicted of threatening the President sentenced to over two years in prison for latest threats A Reston man was sentenced today to two years and four months in prison for sending threats online to kill the President. According to court documents, between Feb. 15, 2025, and May 15, 2025, Valeriy Kouznetsov, 41, made multiple threats toward the Presiden more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 12 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * What Is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit? * For decades, policymakers have looked for ways to expand opportunities in the workforce while helping businesses meet their hiring needs. One program designed to do both is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) -a federal tax credit that encourages employers to hire individuals who face barriers to employment. Created in the 1990s, WOTC has become an important to more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Roanoke College has been granted $274,000 in federal funding to support Explore@RC, a dual enrollment lab school serving high school students. The award, provided by the U.S. Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, will increase opportunities for students to take career-oriented classes that prepare them for higher education. The initiative allows students in grades 10 through 12 to earn up to 12 college credits at no cost. Natasha Watts, executive director of Explore@RC, states that the investment affirms  more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, March 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia posted the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Roanoke Woman Sentenced in Paycheck Protection Fraud Scheme Jaimeka Austin Will Serve Eight Years for Orchestrating Wide-Ranging Conspiracy * The Roanoke woman who orchestrated a wide-ranging conspiracy to commit wire fraud as part of a scheme to steal from the Small Business Association's Paycheck Protection Program, was sentenced today to eight years in federal prison and ordered t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on Shooting at Old Dominion University * NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement: "I was horrified to learn of the violent tragedy that occurred at Old Dominion University this morning. I am thankful for the first responders who were able to neutralize the shooter before they could perpetrate any further violence. "While we are still gathering the facts of the situation more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 12 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Severe COVID-19, Flu Facilitate Lung Cancer Months or Years Later * Severe COVID-19 and influenza infections prime the lungs for cancer and can accelerate the disease's development, but vaccination heads off those harmful effects, new research from UVA Health's Beirne B. Carter Center for Immunology Research and UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center indicates. School of Medicine researcher Jie Sun, PhD, and colleagues found that serious more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 13 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Small Kentucky Farm Fights Federal Government for a Fair Trial In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2024 that the government must provide businesses with a jury trial in a real court when it seeks to impose monetary fines. But years later, government agencies continue to drag Americans into "administrative" courts where agency employees act as prosecutor, judge, and jury. David and Debbie Ross, owners of Triple R Farms in Be more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 13 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release: * * * Spirit Airlines Pilots Union Elects Leadership Team Earlier this week, the Spirit Airlines Master Executive Council (MEC), Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), elected its officers for a two-year term starting on March 16, 2026, and ending on March 15, 2028. Capt. Ryan Muller was unanimously re-elected to his third consecutive term as MEC Chair, First Officer Doug Erickson was elected as Vice Chair, and Capt. Andrew Sche more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, March 13 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Squire Patton Boggs Provides Pro Bono Support to Women's Sport Trust Squire Patton Boggs is providing pro bono support to the Women's Sport Trust, delivering legal training and guidance as part of the charity's flagship athlete leadership and development programme Unlocked. Unlocked brings together elite female athletes from across the sporting spectrum at different stages of their careers and from diverse backgrounds, providing professional deve more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 13 -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news on March 12, 2026: * * * Students show Resilience in Action in 2026 Student journalists, educators and supporters across the country came together Feb. 26 -- and throughout the month of February -- for the ninth annual Student Press Freedom Day. At a time when student journalists are facing escalating threats, this year's event welcomed examples of resilience and resolve. Students used the day to educate their peers, share stories, advocate for press fr more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 12 -- TheDream.US, a college and career success program for immigrant youth, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026: * * * Sen. Cortez Masto Makes Powerful Case for Dreamers and The Dream Act on Senate Floor In an important Senate floor speech today, Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto shared 10 stories of Dreamers being targeted for detention and deportation under this administration and made a powerful case for why protections and passage of the bipartisan Dream Act is urgently needed. According t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Transportation Alliance, Fairfax, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration emphasizing the need for a safe and effective framework for Automated Driving Systems (ADS). TTA argues that federal safety policy should leverage the operational expertise of members who navigate complex real-world environments. In the letter, TTA highlights the importance of innovation that enhances roadway safety and improves mobility. The organization urges NHTSA to recognize th more ST

WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11402) on March 11, 2026, by legislative attorney Adam Vann: * * * Trump Administration Actions to Curtail Offshore Wind Energy Development Meet Judicial Resistance In 2025 the Trump Administration took a number of actions that could affect the continued development and use of renewable energy resources, especially offshore wind energy projects. These actions, which include orders halting the development or operation of more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 12 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Two FCPS School Counseling Programs Awarded 2026 RAMP Designation Two Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) school counseling programs have been recognized by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) as model programs and were awarded the Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation for 2026 for successfully demonstrating how their comprehensive school counseling programs benefit all students. School counseling programs that receiv more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, March 12 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Two Groups of Sofitel DC Lafayette Square Hotel Employees Officially Win Efforts to Free Themselves of Unwanted Unions Despite extended union-instigated delays, around 80 employees have formally removed Unite Here and IUOE union bosses from their workplace Washington, DC - Two separate groups of employees of Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square have prevailed in their battle to free themselves from the "represent more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * More concussions equal worse brain health 5 years after college sports For college athletes, three or more concussions can result in significantly worse brain health five years after their playing days are over, according to a new study in the journal Neurology. Co-lead author Adrian Boltz, a doctoral candidate at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology and member of the Michigan Concussion Center, says the study is different from  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 12 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * University of Richmond Named Top Producer of Gilman Scholars * University of Richmond has been named a Gilman Program Top Producing Institution. The Gilman Program 25th Anniversary Top Producing Institution campaign recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that have supported the most Gilman Scholars from 2001-2025. The U.S. Department of State's Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program provides merit-based scholarships to tale more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 13 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Fear drives youth gun violence in Virginia. Why? By Jane Kelly, jak4g@virginia.edu James "Trae" Watkins III was 6 years old when he first saw someone brandish a gun. It was at a Hardee's on Hull Street on the south side of Richmond. He and his sister, Shae, were sitting in the back seat of their car, watching as their mother, Angela, stood in line to buy a fried chicken dinner. Watkins was familiar with the Hardee's because his mot more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Severe COVID-19, flu may raise lung cancer risk By Traci Hale, vmv7mc@virginia.edu New research from UVA Health finds severe COVID-19 and influenza can prime the lungs for cancer and speed the disease's development, but vaccination can help prevent those effects. "A bad case of COVID or flu can leave the lungs in a long-lasting 'inflamed' state that makes it easier for cancer to take hold later," said UVA School of Medicine more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, March 12 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations Into Several Countries * On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced the initiation of multiple Section 301 investigations following the Supreme Court's invalidation of tariffs imposed using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The investigations will assess whether the specified nations' acts, policies, and practices more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 13 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones and Coalition of Attorneys General Challenge Trump Administration Effort to Undermine Birth Control Coverage Attorney General Jay Jones has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief challenging the Trump Administration's 2017 and 2018 regulations that undermine the Affordable Care Act's guarantee of no-cost contraception coverage through employer health care plans more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 13 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on March 12, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Statement Regarding Shooting at Old Dominion University Campus Attorney General Jay Jones released the following statement in the wake of a shooting on the campus of Old Dominion University in which the threat was neutralized. "My deepest thoughts, prayers, and support go out to the Old Dominion community as they continue to learn more and process this tragedy," said Attorney General Jones. " more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Small Business Majority issued the following statement on March 12, 2026: * * * Va. Effort to Make Prescription Drugs More Affordable Benefits Small Business Statement from Awesta Sarkash, Vice President of State Policy and Advocacy for Small Business Majority, on why Virginia's small businesses would benefit from a prescription drug affordability board "Virginia small business owners are feeling optimistic that their representatives are working to address the high cost of healthcare now that both the Virginia House  more PR

NEW YORK, March 13 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Victory for Abu Ghraib Torture Survivors: Appeals Court Upholds Historic $42 Million Verdict Against Private Contractor Virginia jury last year held CACI liable for torture and awarded damages to Iraqi plaintiffs * The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld a historic verdict against a Virginia-based corporation found liable for its role in torture at Abu Ghraib prison in 2003-2004. Last year, a jury ordered CACI Prem more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Kaine Speaks Out Against Trump's War in Iran * FULL VIDEO OF KAINE'S REMARKS IS AVAILABLE HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Senate Foreign Relations Committees, spoke at a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing urging an end to President Donald Trump's illegal, unnecessary war with Iran. Kaine-whose bipartisan War Powers Resolution to end the use of U.S. forces more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oscars in close-up: Professors review a selection of this year's nominated films With the Academy Awards ceremony set for Sunday, VCU faculty members consider eight of the top contenders through the lens of their expertise. * From a colorful retelling of a classic novel to a new take on vampiric horror, the most recent Oscar-nominated movies have captured the attention of moviegoers around the world - including at Virginia Commonwealth Univers more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Drone strikes in Middle East highlight need for better defense at home, says expert The conflict with Iran has generated two notable counterattacks, both because of the nature of the targets and the technology used to strike them. The first U.S. military casualties came as a result of a drone strike on an American military tactical operations center in Kuwait. Three Amazon data centers in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have also been damaged in drone attac more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Executive master's degree takes working professionals global -- and back to lead By Rich Mathieson For most of her adult life, Kathy Hager didn't imagine herself going back to school. After earning her bachelor's degree, she built a career, raised a family, and kept the many moving pieces of work and home in motion. A graduate degree didn't seem to fit the life she was already living. And yet, the idea never fully disappeared. As business manager in the Off more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 13 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Intensive therapy approaches show benefits for infants and toddlers with cerebral palsy NIH-funded Baby CHAMP trial, led by researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, provides new evidence to guide early treatment decisions for families and clinicians. By John Pastor Infants and toddlers with unilateral cerebral palsy, which affects the brain's control of muscles on one side of the body, show lasting improvements in hand and arm  more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, March 12 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * W&M research teams wow General Assembly, spark dialogue * The following story originally appeared on the Charles Center's website. - Ed. Six William & Mary undergraduates braved icy roads Jan. 29 to represent the university at the second annual Network for Undergraduate Research in Virginia (NURVa) showcase at the State Capitol in Richmond. The students presented their projects to several dozen members of the General Assembly, scholars and members of t more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 13 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on March 12, 2026: * * * Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur Unveils Landmark Culinary Collaborations With Chef Garima Arora and Chef Jean Georges Vongerichten The star studded culinary line up marks a defining moment for destination dining in Malaysia's capital ahead of the hotel's highly anticipated 2026 debut * KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur today revealed its culinary vision, led by globally acclaimed chefs Garima Arora and Jean-Ge more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Applauds Senate Passage of Landmark Housing Legislation * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a member of the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, applauds today's Senate-passage of the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, the largest legislative housing package in decades. This landmark legislation will build more homes, bring down home purchasing and renting costs, preserve affordable housing in rural areas, help reduce h more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock, Kaine Introduce Bill to End Trump Tariffs * Senators Reverend Warnock and Kaine introduced the Reclaim Trade Powers Act, legislation that would end President Trump's indiscriminate 10 percent tariff on most global goods The legislation would repeal Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, an outdated law President Trump is using to justify his newest round of global tariffs In February, the Supreme Court ruled against the presiden more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, March 12 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * 2026 Venture Capital Panel traces venture path from startup to corporate VC On Friday, February 27, 2026, students, faculty, staff and venture capitalists from around Southeastern Michigan gathered at the Mike Ilitch School of Business to attend a breakfast learning session titled, "Venture Capital: From Startup to Corporate VC." This event was hosted by the Mike Ilitch School of Business in partnership with the Michigan Venture Capital Association. "We w more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman, Virginia Republicans Send Letter Raising Alarm Over Political Interference at Virginia Military Institute * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) joined Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), Congressman John McGuire (VA-05), Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06), and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09) in sending a letter to President Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to share their continued concern about legislation advanc more PR