MERRIFIELD, Virginia, March 31 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * 'God Squad' Exempts Gulf Energy Development from Commonsense Wildlife Protections * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The seven-member Endangered Species Committee's unanimous vote to exempt oil and gas development in the Gulf from the Endangered Species Act -allowing oil producers to ignore long-standing commonsense safety practices -sidesteps proven practices to develop energ more PR

TACOMA, Washington, March 31 -- The University of Puget Sound posted the following news: * * * 'Tackle Like a Girl' Panel Celebrates Women in Athletics * African American Studies (AFAM) will host a conversation between Lily Godwin '26 and Dr. Melanie Rouse on April 1 in honor of Women's History Month. The celebration also serves as a commemoration of Godwin's accomplishments on and off the field. In October 2023, Godwin made history by becoming the first known woman to complete an unassist more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 31 -- The University of Virginia School of Law posted the following news: * * * 43rd Annual Softball Tournament Drives Home Record $55,000 for Charity * University of Virginia School of Law students hosted teams from 46 law schools and raised more than $55,000 for charity over the weekend, setting a new record for the annual North Grounds Softball League Invitational. UVA Law student and alumni teams also each captured a title. The NGSL will donate all proc more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 31 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * 92M: Army Fatality Management Specialists share AFMES experience * DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -The Armed Forces Medical Examiner System at Dover Air Force Base stands out among the Department of War as truly being one-of-one. It is the only place where multiple, very specific missions are conducted. Its missions include the Forensic Toxicology laboratory, where biological samples are sent for a ful more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 31 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * AAMVA Visits New Jersey * Last week, Patrice Aasmo, AAMVA's Director of Member Support for Regions 1 & 2, visited the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) and engaged in a series of productive discussions with their team. The conversations spanned an impressive range of topics, from interstate collaboration and staff tr more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 1 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release: * * * Air Transport International Pilots Ratify Tentative Agreement Air Transport International (ATI) pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), voted to ratify a Tentative Agreement worth $114 million in increased value to the pilot group. The agreement comes after almost six years of bargaining. ATI pilots ratified the four-year agreement by an 87 percent more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following testimony by American Battlefield Trust President David N. Duncan from a March 26, 2026, hearing on the American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act (H.R. 7618): * * * Chairman Tiffany, Ranking Member Neguse, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to present testimony to the Federal Lands Subcommittee. My name is David Duncan, and I am the president of the Ame more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 1 -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following statement on March 31, 2026: * * * APA Statement on the Supreme Court Decision in Chiles Vs. Salazar Washington, D.C. -- The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is deeply concerned that the Supreme Court's decision in Chiles v. Salazar will potentially harm many LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly minors, who will no longer be protected by state laws against conversion therapy. Being LGBTQ+ is not a men more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 1 -- Arthur D. Little, a management consulting firm, posted the following commentary on March 31, 2026, by principal Sri Rajagopal, associate director Arnaud Siraudin, managing partner Michael Kruse and partner Sean McDevitt: * * * Data centers go orbital Rising above power, heat & permitting limits Data center development is running up against seven-year power queues, water scarcity, and regulatory resistance. Meanwhile, orbital compute has moved from concept to ope more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Investigates Big Tech's Use of Non-Disclosure Agreements to Conceal Impact of Energy Guzzling Data Centers * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, today wrote to public utility regulators in all 50 states seeking documents and information regarding non-disclosure agreements or other re more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * Brandeis Center, StandWithUs Saidoff Law Precedent-Setting Ruling Affirms Targeting Jews as "Colonizers" Can Constitute Illegal Harassment Independent City College of San Francisco Investigation Confirms Identity-Based Discrimination, Setting Key Precedent for Campus Anti-Semitism Cases * The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law and StandWithUs Saidoff Law o more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 31 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Announces Softball Week Seven Honors * CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 31, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announces its Week Seven Softball Honors for games played March 22 through March 28. The weekly awards recognize top performances in the circle, at the plate, in the field, and from a standout rookie across the conference. Pit more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 31 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA TENNIS PLAYER OF THE WEEK * Charlotte, NC (March 31, 2026) - CIAA Tennis competition continued across the conference as teams competed in conference matchups. One student athlete earned recognition for her performance during the week of March 22 through March 28. PLAYER OF THE WEEK - Sirisha Dheer, Bluefield State University Freshman Sirisha Dhe more PR

ITHACA, New York, March 31 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Summit creates foundation for campus, community connection By Grace DePaull, Division of Human Resources More than 300 Cornell employees and community members attended the seventh annual Inclusive Excellence Summit on March 24, gathering virtually from across the nation for a day of connection and reflection on the realities shaping campuses and communities today. Centered on the theme "Protecting What Matter more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 1 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Creating a More Sustainable Stay: Hilton Properties Championing Travel with Purpose Hilton properties around the world recognized for creating opportunities for their people, sustainable stays for their guests and leaving their communities stronger * Hilton's inaugural Travel with Purpose Awards recognize nearly 40 properties including Hilton Jiuzhaigou Resort, Conrad Algarve, Susona Bodrum, LXR H more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 1 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * CTA Announces First Industry Standard to Advance Women's Health New framework addresses long-standing data gaps and provides guidance for designing digital health technologies that better serve women. * The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited standards body, announced the first women's health standard for more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * DHS Shutdown Hits Record Length, But TSA Agents Receive Pay * The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) passed its 44 th day, breaking the previous record for a government shutdown last fall. But on Friday, President Donald Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to redirect funding to pay Trans more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 31 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Endarra 81 pushes OSU's turfgrass program into a new era * Media Contact: Dean Ruhl | Office of Communications & Marketing, OSU Agriculture | 405-744-9152 | dean.ruhl@okstate.edu A name rooted in strength, endurance and the land now represents one of Oklahoma State University's most ambitious bermudagrass varieties to date. Endarra 81, heading into commercial production, combines exceptional drou more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following testimony by Fairfax County (Virginia) Board Chairman Jeff McKay from a March 26, 2026, hearing on the Parkway Safety and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 6778), Long-Term Good Neighbor Authority Act (H.R. 7951), American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act (H.R. 7618), and Public Lands Access Restoration Act (H.R. 7979): * * * Thank you for having me here today. My name is Jeff McKay, and I more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following white paper (No. 26-06) in March 2026 by Marina Azzimonti and Nirvana Mitra entitled "Clientelism, Institutions and Sovereign Default." Here are excerpts: * * * Emerging economies exhibit pro-cyclical fiscal policy, counter-cyclical sovereign spreads, and recurrent debt crises, whereas advanced economies sustain high debt with low spreads and lower volatility in outcomes. We document that these more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following white paper (No. 26-07) in March 2026 by Ricardo Lagos and Gaston Navarro entitled "Reserve Demand Estimation with Minimal Theory." Here are excerpts: * * * We propose a new reserve-demand estimation strategy--a middle ground between atheoretical reduced-form econometric approaches and fully structural quantitative-theoretic approaches. The strategy consists of an econometric specification that more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * From Weeks to Hours: NRL's ISIS360 Reduces Inspection Time Shipboard Tank Inspections * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has developed and fielded the next generation of its Insertable Stalk Inspection System (ISIS360), a non-human entry inspection technology designed to improve the safety, speed, and accuracy of shipboard tank inspections across the U.S. Navy's Surface Flee more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: The Medical Debt Vortex * WASHINGTON (March 31, 2026) - Emerging research points to a "vortex" of medical debt in which opaque hospital pricing, hidden fees, and aggressive legal tactics can transform routine care into long-term financial strain. Researchers found that providers in Virginia alone filed more than 1 million medical debt lawsuits between 2010 and 2024, which highlights how p more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 31 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Signs Bills to Make Healthcare, Housing, & Energy More Affordable for Virginians * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger signed her first slate of legislation to make healthcare, housing, and energy more affordable, accessible, and reliable for Virginians. The Governor signed legislation into law to stop predatory middlemen -pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 1 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * Groups ask D.C. Circuit to set aside FERC certificate for MVP Southgate gas pipeline WASHINGTON, DC - Today, seven conservation and community groups filed a court challenge to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) authorization for Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC, to construct the MVP Southgate gas pipeline. The petition for review, filed by the Sout more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty Announces Staff Promotions, Additions * WASHINGTON- Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) announced several changes to his staff in Washington, D.C. "I'm pleased to announce these promotions and welcome new members to my staff," said Senator Hagerty. "Their experience and dedication will help ensure our office continues delivering results for Tennesseans." Promotions Jill more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 1 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on March 30, 2026: * * * Health organizations, SELC challenge EPA's illegal repeal of Mercury and Air Toxics Standards WASHINGTON -- Today the American Lung Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Public Health Association, and Physicians for Social Responsibility, represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of Appeals  more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 1 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * Hilton Announces First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release Date Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HLT) will report first quarter 2026 financial results before the stock market opens on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, followed by a conference call at 9 a.m. EDT. Christopher J. Nassetta, president & chief executive officer, Hilton, and Kevin Jacobs, executive vice president & chief financial more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Asks Governor Spanberger and Fairfax Sanctuary Politicians to Not Release Criminal Illegal Alien Who Stabbed Man to Death in Fairfax * This incident comes just one month after Stephanie Minter was stabbed to death by another criminal illegal alien at a bus stop in Fredericksburg WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced U.S. Immigration and Customs more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 1 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * Federal Court Rules Eastern Shore Town, Councilman Violated Constitution When Councilman Cut Pipe Attached to Food Truck NORFOLK, Va.--Today, a federal court ruled that the town of Parksley, Virginia, and Councilman Henry Nicholson violated the U.S. Constitution's Fourth Amendment, as well as Virginia law, when Nicholson cut a water pipe running from the Eben-Ezer Food Truck,  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 1 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * House to Hear First-in-Nation Co-living Model Legislation, the ROOM Act, to Combat Housing Crisis Providence, R.I.--Today, the House Municipal Government and Housing Committee will hear H 8036, a bill with potential to combat the housing crisis that is currently gripping the state. Known as the ROOM Act, which stands for "Restoring Options in Occupancy Models," the bill represe more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 1 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news on March 31, 2026: * * * Kamran Afzal Named Greensboro Police Chief After conducting a competitive, national search and extensive interview process, Greensboro City Manager Nathaniel "Trey" Davis has selected Kamran Afzal as the City's next Police Chief. Afzal succeeds John Thompson who retired in February 2026. Afzal began his law enforcement career with the U.S. Capitol Police in 1991 and later joined t more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Lawsuit Challenges SSA Denial of FOIA Requests * Last week, the Democracy Forward Foundation filed suit against the Social Security Administration (SSA) after SSA rejected the foundation's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Democracy Forward filed FOIA requests on four topics after the SSA admitted that several  more PR

BUFFALO, New York, March 31 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * M&T Bank Financing Drives Sagamore Village Restoration, Preserving 200 Affordable Homes in Portland Innovative public-private financing preserves historic property while expanding access to stable, long-term affordable housing and enhanced resident services PORTLAND, Maine - M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) today announced it has signed a financing agreement w more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 31 (TNSrpt) -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Maine Publishes Independent Report on Factors Driving Electricity Prices By Camille Norton, NASEO In February 2026, the Maine Department of Energy Resources released a new report, Factors Driving Electricity Prices in Maine. The Maine Department of Energy Resources commissioned the independent study by the Brattle Group to better understand the drivers of electricity  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 31 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Maine Publishes Solar and Energy Storage Handbook for Maine Communities By Camille Norton, NASEO In January 2026, the Maine Department of Energy Resources published a new resource, Solar and Energy Storage Handbook for Maine Communities: A Planning Resource to Support the Responsible Development of Solar and Battery Energy Storage Projects. The handbook serves to assist local  more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 1 (TNSrpt) -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Mars reveals rising pressures facing rice farmers * Rising pressures facing rice farmers are leading to a generational shift, with 70% of rice farmers in India and 63% in Pakistan saying they do not want their children to follow them into rice farming. * At the same time, almost two thirds of U.K. consumers don't think that climate change more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 1 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following statement on March 31, 2026: * * * Monkey's Oozing Skull Infection Goes Unnoticed at Johns Hopkins University, Drawing Federal Citation: PETA Statement Please see the following statement from PETA Vice President Dr. Alka Chandna regarding a just-posted citation by the U.S. Department of Agriculture against Johns Hopkins University after staff failed to notice a marmoset suffering for at least 48 day more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * NARFE Urges Passage of Bipartisan Bill, Good Faith Negotiations on Homeland Security to End DHS Shutdown * The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been shut down for more than six weeks, forcing more than 100,000 employees to work without pay. On March 27, President Donald Trump signed an order directing the transf more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Partnership for Public Service Survey Results * A 2025 survey by the Partnership for Public Service (PPS) polled over 10,000 current federal employees on workplace engagement and morale. The results showed that just 7.5% felt motivated by political leaders, and only 22.5% said they did not fear retaliation for reporting  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following testimony by National Cotton Council Chairman Nathan Reed, Marianna, Arkansas, from a March 10, 2026, hearing entitled "Increasing Domestic Consumption of U.S.-Grown Agricultural Products": * * * Good Morning: I am Nathan Reed, from Marianna, Arkansas. My wife, Kristen, and I own and operate Eldon Reed Farms, Inc, where we farm 9,000 acres of cotton, corn, soybeans, and rice. I am a proud g more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * National Park Service Awards $8.5 Million in Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants to Preserve Historic Battlefield Lands Additional round of grants awarded to conserve America's historic landscapes and outdoor heritage * The National Park Service today announced it will award $8,567,745 in Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants funded through the Land a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * VICTORY: Court Ruling Halts Destructive Data Centers Adjacent to Manassas National Battlefield Park NPCA applauds today's ruling, which affirms that the Prince William Board of Supervisors did not follow the law in their efforts to fast-track development of this ill-conceived, destructive project. * RICHMOND, Va. - Today, the Court of Appeals of Virginia upheld an ea more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, March 31 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * National Wildlife Federation and Reolink Launch Color Me Wild! Campaign Celebrating National Wildlife Week * RESTON, V.A. -The National Wildlife Federation and Reolink 's Color Me Wild! campaign inspires people to learn how wildlife across America use color to enhance their survival and well-being, and how to help protect them. The campaign debuts during Natio more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 25 -- The NATO Allied Command Transformation issued the following news release: * * * Audacious Training: Using Exercises to Drive Warfare Development NATO's training enterprise is adapting to a security environment that changes quickly and rarely follows a script. That is the logic behind Audacious Training, the Bi-Strategic Command effort led by Allied Command Transformation (ACT) and Allied Command Operations (ACO) to make Collective Training and Exercises more rea more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 25 -- The NATO Allied Command Transformation issued the following news release: * * * Strengthening Cooperation with Ukraine NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) continues to strengthen cooperation with Ukraine on innovation, interoperability, and operational insights from modern warfare. During his recent visit, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, Admiral Pierre Vandier, met with Ukrainian political and military leadership to exchange operational perspectiv more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Prohibits Two Individuals from Participating in the Affairs of Any Federally Insured Depository Institution * Alexandria, VA (March 31, 2026) -The National Credit Union Administration issued two conviction-based prohibitions in March 2026. The individuals named below are permanently prohibited from participating in the affairs of any federally insured depository institutio more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 31 (TNSrpt) -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Nebraska Releases 2025 Annual Energy Report, Highlighting Affordability and Grid Resilience Successes By Campbell Delahoyde, NASEO The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) released its 2025 Annual State Energy Report, detailing the agency's ongoing work to make energy more efficient, reliable, and affordable for Nebraskans. Through programs lik more PR

BRONX, New York, March 31 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * New Animals, Seasonal Attractions, and Blooming Landscapes Make the Bronx Zoo a Must-Visit Spring Break Destination * BRONX, N.Y. -March 31, 2026 - The Bronx Zoo is in bloom for another enchanting season as new arrivals expand the park's collection of more than 11,000 animals. Refreshed exhibits and attractions, too, will immerse guests in the sights and sounds of t more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Ousted MSPB Member Appeals to Supreme Court * Merit Service Protection Board (MSPB) member Cathy Harris appealed President Trump's termination of her to the Supreme Court this past month. Harris' appeal argued that her case is distinct from the circumstances in Trump v. Slaughter, in which the Supreme Court is deciding w more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 31 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Panel: Organic Industrial Base Fuels Soldier Readiness * The Army's organic industrial base is critical to delivering lethality to soldiers at the tactical edge, according to a panel of senior NCOs. In remarks during a March 25 panel discussion at the Association of the U.S. Army's Global Force Symposium and Exposition in Huntsville, Alabama, Command Sgt. Maj. Jac more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 31 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS RECOGNIZED WITH 29 WEBBY NOMINATIONS AND 6 HONOREES * Ranking as the second-most nominated organization of 2026, PBS is named a finalist for Media Company of the Year for the third year running. Arlington, VA; March 31, 2026 - For the third consecutive year, PBS has been named a finalist for the Webby Media Company of the Year award, reaffirming that trusted, community-minded storytelling more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 31 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS Statement on District Court Ruling Regarding Public Media Executive Order * PBS made the following statement following U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss' ruling: PBS Spokesperson: "We're thrilled with today's decision declaring the executive order unconstitutional. As we argued, and Judge Moss ruled, the executive order is textbook unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination and retaliati more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 31 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * Police accreditation assessment team invites public comment * An assessor from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies -an internationally recognized independent, non-governmental organization that sets nationally recognized standards for public safety agencies -will visit the University of Richmond on April 6 to examine all aspects of the University of Richmond Police Dep more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation issued the following news: * * * Processed meat can increase your cancer risk. Here's what you need to know. * Processed meats are extremely popular, and for many people, they are a regular part of their diet-bologna sandwiches, ballpark franks, and bacon-wrapped-everything. But did you know that processed meats can increase your risk of cancer? Eating a healthy diet that can reduce your cancer risk takes many forms, but it st more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news on March 31, 2026: * * * Medicaid Awareness Month: Republicans' Unpopular Cuts Spark Nationwide Health Care Crisis They Can't Hide From Wednesday, April 1, kicks off the ninth annual Medicaid Awareness Month, as Donald Trump and Republicans face mounting backlash for the largest cuts to health care in history and the growing crisis those cuts have unleashed in communities across the country. Medicaid is popular across the coun more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, March 31 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Register For Fifth Annual Park Improvement Project * Mark your calendars! The RV Industry Association's Sustainability Committee is hosting the fifth annual All-Industry Volunteer Day on Wednesday, May 20, at Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds. Volunteers from all sectors of the industry will come together to participate in restoration and enhancement projects for the Fairground more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement on Recent Civilian Deaths in Iran * WASHINGTON, DC -U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement on recent civilian deaths in Iran: "I am deeply concerned by reports of recent executions within Iran. Since the protests began in December, thousands of Iranians have been killed and arrested. As the war continues, the United Stat more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, March 31 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Industry Joins Unified Voice at Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Fly-In * The RV Industry Association recently joined forces with the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) Business Council for a high-impact legislative fly-in in Washington, D.C. The two-day event brought together a diverse coalition of outdoor industry leaders to advocate for the continued growth and stability more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * SEEC Lands, Waters, and Nature Task Force Decries Trump Death Knell for America's Marine Wildlife * Today, the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Lands, Waters, and Nature Task Force, led by Co-Chairs Reps. Don Beyer (VA-08), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Doris Matsui (CA-07), released the following statement in response to the Department of the Interior's "God Squad" meeting to w more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 1 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on March 30, 2026: * * * SELC files suits against DOJ and HHS to obtain public records The complaints were filed after requests for records related to attempts to roll back civil rights protections were not answered. * WASHINGTON -- Today the Southern Environmental Law Center filed two complaints against federal agencies pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to obtain  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release: * * * Smithsonian Folklife Festival Goes National for America's Birthday For America's 250th, the Smithsonian's Largest Cultural Public Program Collaborates with Festivals Across the Country * To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the ratification of the Declaration of Independence, the Smithsonian is taking its oldest and largest public program--the annual Folklife Festival--on the road to communities a more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 27 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Court allows Alabama Power solar fees to continue Solar customers' bill savings negated by monthly fee * MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Wednesday, the US District Court for the Middle District of Alabama ruled for the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) and Alabama Power, granting their motions for summary judgment and allowing Alabama Power to continue to charge solar customers  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 1 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Duke doubles down on expensive gas resources for proposed Carbon Plan Energy experts outline a more affordable and reliable path with clean, renewable resources that would save customers billions * CHAPEL HILL, N.C.-- Monopoly utility Duke Energy's proposed resource plan is risky, lacks diversity of energy sources, and does not prioritize affordability for North Carolinians,  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 1 -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news: * * * Nebraska student appeals censorship of editorial cartoon A Nebraska student journalist, with the help of the Student Press Law Center, is pushing back against censorship at his high school, and he hopes it will secure press freedom for all students in his district. Gretna East High School junior Nicholas Mitchell filed an appeal yesterday with the Gretna Public Schools Board of Education, asking the more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 1 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on March 31, 2026: * * * Lumber Liquidators to Relocate Headquarters and Warehousing Operations to Tennessee Parent company, F9 Brands, to expand footprint in Lawrence County through project, create 76 jobs and invest $32.4 million * Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Lumber Liqui more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, April 1 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA's 2026 Charter Lecture focuses on AI-human co-evolution and climate risks Regents' Professors Elena Karahanna and J. Marshall Shepherd explore technological transformation and extreme weather impacts By Mike Wooten Two of the University of Georgia's most distinguished scholars took the stage at the Chapel on March 25 to discuss the "mutual co-evolution" of humans and artificial intelligence and the ri more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 1 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * 5 reasons why the Artemis II mission is a big deal By Matt Kelly, mkelly@virginia.edu The Artemis II mission, scheduled to launch on Wednesday, will send four astronauts on a 10-day journey from Earth around the moon - the first time humans will travel that far into space since 1972. While the crew will not land on the moon, the mission marks a major step toward returning people to the more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 31 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * Upcoming NCPA Events for Pharmacy Teams * The National Community Pharmacists Association is pleased to announce these upcoming online events for pharmacists and pharmacy team members: * April 7 - NCPA's Maximum Fair Price Town Hall. Join NCPA and experts from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Beacon MFP for updates on the Medi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * vindman, mackenzie lead bipartisan bill to improve coordination, threat mitigation ahead of fifa world cup & 2028 summer olympics * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) and Ryan Mackenzie (R-Penn.-07) today introduced a bipartisan bill to enable DHS to better coordinate and share information ahead of this year's major special events. Specifically, the Special Events P more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Marketing major Madison Silcox is about the message From family wisdom to leadership of VCU's American Marketing Association chapter, she embraces the guidance and experience that have framed her story. By Anastasia Mineiro Katie Gilstrap heard "girl math," and her head whipped around. It was spring break in 2025, and Gilstrap, an associate professor of marketing at Virginia Comm more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * New shared-meal project aims to support senior health The Virginia DINER initiative from VCU's Department of Gerontology and its Virginia Center on Aging will have special emphasis on elders in Indian tribes and seniors experiencing homelessness. By Jeff Kelley A new initiative led by Virginia Commonwealth University researchers aims to strengthen one of the most important - and often overlooked more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * With Martelli's praise at NCAA Tournament, student journalists get a bounce And they return the compliment as national attention follows the Rams and the young reporters. By Leila Ugincius When the Virginia Commonwealth University men's basketball team made history at this year's NCAA Tournament - staging the largest first-round comeback ever to upset the legendary North Carolina Tar Heels - coa more PR

ETTRICK, Virginia, March 31 -- Virginia State University posted the following news: * * * Virginia State University To Open State-Of-The-Art Center To Support Faculty Innovation And Collaboration * Nearly a century after its construction, a historic building on campus has been reimagined as a modern hub equipping VSU faculty with cutting-edge tools and collaborative spaces. Virginia State University is proud to announce the completion of a $6 million renovation project to establish the Cen more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Conference builds change-management skills across campus Programs and tools from Organizational Excellence help employees lead change. By Ally Seaver Last November's inaugural Change Management Community of Practice mini-conference brought Virginia Tech faculty and staff together to expand their change-management toolkits and connect with colleagues facing similar challenges, from shifting priorities and evolvi more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Faculty members' AI expertise accelerates U.S. Navy preparedness Faculty members at the Virginia Tech National Security Institute are leveraging their knowledge in artificial intelligence to help civilian researchers and engineers for the U.S Navy keep pace with emerging technologies and threats. By Isabella Rossi Faculty members at the Virginia Tech National Security Institute are leveraging their expertise in  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Supply, demand, and the future of data centers Researchers across the university are working to solve the mounting challenges of AI infrastructure. Note to readers: This series of articles focuses on researchers whose work improves efficiency, addresses concerns, or offers alternative solutions to some of the pressing issues created by data centers. By Noah Frank As Kirk Cameron sees it, there's an innovation g more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following written testimony by Kevin McGuire, director of the Virginia Water Resources Research Center, Blacksburg, on behalf of the National Institutes for Water Resources, from a March 26, 2026, hearing on the "Advancing Water Research and Collaboration Act (H.R. 7889): * * * Chair Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testif more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 30, 2026: * * * Warren, Whitehouse, Waters Lead Probe into Elon Musk's Potential Involvement in Gutting Bipartisan National Security Law "(S)ince the Department released its interim final rule, new reporting has revealed the extent of Elon Musk's private business empire--raising additional questions about his invo more PR