FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 13 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * $1 million U.S. Department of Justice grant will support virtual reality training for domestic violence response * Domestic violence 911 calls often place first responders in the midst of crisis and confusion. The scene may involve conflicting stories, visible injuries, frightened children, and little clarity about what just happened. At George Mason University, researchers have secured more than $1 million in federal funding to help frontline professi more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, April 14 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * 'A Decisive Victory for Wildlife': Oregon Gov. Signs Historic Legislation Directing State Lodging Tax Toward Conservation * PORTLAND, Ore. - Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has signed House Bill 4134, a state lodging tax which will generate critical funding for wildlife and habitat conservation and help boost the state's $16.2 billion recreation economy. House Bill 4134 will drive much-needed funds into Oregon's State W more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 14 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * A Legacy Reimagined: Nia Thompson finds her own path at George Mason * Sometimes things just seem to fall into place. That's what happened for George Mason University women's volleyball freshman player Nia Thompson. Nia's mother, Amy Boone Thompson, B S Physical Education '95, was a dual-sport athlete at George Mason in the 1990s, playing both volleyball and basketball. She was a member of the 1994 CAA Championship women's volleyball team. Amy said s more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * A new era in cardiac imaging * Cardiology has long faced a unique diagnostic challenge. Coronary artery disease (CAD) can progress silently. Many individuals live with severe arterial blockages without symptoms, a condition known as asymptomatic CAD, placing them at risk for sudden and life-threatening events such as a heart attack. Over the past five decades, cardiology has developed a wide range of tools to evaluate heart structure more PR

GOLDEN, Colorado, April 14 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Anuj Chauhan inducted to AIMBE College of Fellows * Anuj Chauhan, professor of chemical and biological engineering at Colorado School of Mines, has been inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows. Election to the AIMBE College of Fellows is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to medical and biological engineers. The honor recognizes those who have made outstanding contribution more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 15 -- The Arlington Public Schools issued the following news on April 14, 2026: * * * APS Launches Adopt-a-School Program to Strengthen Community Partnerships and Support Student Success Arlington Public Schools (APS) is proud to announce the launch of the APS Adopt-a-School program, an initiative designed to connect local businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies with schools across Arlington. The program aims to drive meaningful, long-term partnerships that elevate student success, broaden opportunities acr more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 15 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems introduces Ascent(TM) spacecraft to support space superiority and exploration Ascent spacecraft expands the BAE Systems Elevation(TM) line of adaptable, high-performing spacecraft products designed to meet mission requirements * BAE Systems has introduced its Ascent spacecraft, a new addition to the company's Elevation spacecraft line that supports superiority and exploration missions across the space domain. Ascent spacecraft are designed to more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Floor Remarks on ALERT Act * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), who represents a Northern Virginia district that includes National Airport (DCA), today delivered remarks on the House floor during debate on H.R. 7613, the ALERT Act, aviation safety reform legislation that would implement the 50 recommendations issued by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in its final report on the January 29, 2025, midair collision between a U.S. Army B more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, April 13 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Blood cancer researcher aims to stop the disease before it starts * With most cancers, the terrible challenge is that by the time doctors make a diagnosis, the disease has taken root and is often beyond the reach of curative treatment. But in blood cancers, there's a window before the cancer emerges, sometimes spanning years or even decades, when seeing it coming might be possible. Sushree Sahoo wants to peer into th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following news release: * * * Brady Applauds Gov. Spanberger Signing a Transformative Slate of Gun Violence Prevention Bills into Law These bills will help hold the gun industry accountable, ban untraceable ghost guns and the future sale of assault weapons, improve secure firearm storage, restrict the presence of guns on college campuses, and more RICHMOND, VA -- This week, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a slate of gun violence prevention bills into law. Virgin more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * Chairmen Steil, Jordan, and Comer Demand ActBlue Immediately Comply with Past Subpoenas Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Committee on the Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (OH-04), and Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (KY-01) sent a letter to ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones demanding the Democratic fundraising platf more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, April 13 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Alumni Share Unique Calling in Funeral Services at "Life on Tap" Event * Equipped with a liberal arts education, Christendom graduates have made their way into almost every field, including funeral services. Alumni siblings Antonia Cummings '15 and James Cummings '25 returned to campus this past month to speak with students about their work in the field during a "Life on Tap" event hosted by the college's Office of Career and Professional Dev more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 15 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * Civil rights group sues xAI for illegal pollution from data center power plant Elon Musk's company is accused of violating the Clean Air Act to power its Colossus 2 data center * SOUTHAVEN, Miss. -- On Tuesday, NAACP sued xAI and its subsidiary, MZX Tech, for the tech companies' unlawful operation of dozens of unpermitted methane gas turbines to power its Colossus 2 data center in South Memphis. The Southe more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 14 [Category: Medical] -- VCU Health, an academic medical center on the forefront of health care, providing patients with treatments and medical technology available, issued the following news release: * * * Clinical trial results show weight loss drug reduces the risk of heart and liver diseases in people with obesity By A.J. Hostetler A new analysis of a large international clinical trial finds semaglutide, a compound found in weight loss medications Wegovy and Ozempic, reduces major heart events and lowers fatt more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 15 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * Coalition Sues Trump EPA for Failure to Implement Life-Saving National Soot Standard SAN FRANCISCO - Yesterday 17 health, community, and environmental groups filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for failing to implement the strengthened 2024 national standard for particulate matter air pollution, commonly known as soot. On behalf of CleanAIRE NC, Georgia Interfaith Power & Light more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 14 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Materials Costs Climb In March, Driven By Near-record Jump In Diesel Fuel Price And Further Increases In Prices For Key Metals * Tue, 04/14/2026 - 12:43 Construction Association Officials Warn Rising Metals and Fuel Costs Could Put Additional Pressure on Project Budgets; Impact on Project Delays and Costs Depends on Extent of Damage and War's Duration The producer price index for mater more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 15 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release: * * * CTA Unveils Speaker Lineup for Health Future Summit 2026, Spotlighting AI's Role in Everyday Health The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R) will host its third annual HealthFuture Summit on April 28-29, 2026, bringing the event to San Francisco, California, for the first time. From sleep tracking and metabolic monitoring to stress detection and personalized nutrition, HealthFuture will gather leaders in technology, healthcare, r more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on April 13, 2026: * * * Democratic Health Leaders Demand Answers on Trump's Shady Drug Deals After another Trump announcement that lacks transparency or any detail, Committee Leaders press major pharmaceutical companies on whether agreements actually lower prices for medications or just enrich Trump's family * Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-V more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * DHS Shutdown Continues, But DHS Employees Receiving Paychecks--For Now * The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) entered its 59 th day, extending the record for the longest government shutdown. But its impact on federal employees has been blunted by several executive orders by President Trump. On Friday, March 27, President Trump ordered DHS to redirec more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Egypt Human Rights Caucus Co-Chairs Call for Immediate Release of Ahmed Douma * U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA) and Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Co-Chairs of the Egypt Human Rights Caucus, today urged the Egyptian government to immediately release Ahmed Douma, who was arrested on April 6 at the Supreme State Security Prosecution headquarters: "We urge the Egyptian government to immediately release Egyptian poet, writer, and activist, Ahmed Douma. H more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, April 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * EPA Issues New Guidance Removing Requirement for Diesel Exhaust Fluid Sensors * On March 27, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new guidance affecting diesel emission systems, marking a major change for manufacturers and vehicle owners alike. The updated policy removes the longstanding requirement for Urea Quality Sensors (UQS) in Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) systems and allows manufacturers to rel more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 14 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU announces Roan Class of 2030 * Twelve outstanding high school seniors from across the region have been selected as the newest members of the Roan Scholars Leadership Program at East Tennessee State University. These students will join 31 returning Roan Scholars on campus in the fall as part of the prestigious four-year scholarship program. "Last fall marked 25 years since the Roan's inaugural class started at ETSU," said executive di more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 15 -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news: * * * Four leaders join SPLC board to support student journalists in a critical moment As student journalists face increasing censorship, retaliation and legal threats, the Student Press Law Center is proud to announce four new members of its Board of Directors to help it meet the moment. Kate Ortega, director of newsroom operations at Business Insider, joined the SPLC board in January. This month, the organization welcomed Christina Bellantoni, directo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Announces "Made in the USA" Sweep, Including Three Law Enforcement Actions to Protect American Consumers and Businesses * Today, the Federal Trade Commission announced law enforcement actions involving three companies that deceived American consumers by falsely claiming, in advertising and labeling, that their products were made in the United States. These actions follow President Trump's March Executive Order, "Ensuring Truthful Advertising of more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a request for reconsideration filed by CSlope Solutions LLC, a small business based in Arlington, Virginia, seeking to overturn an earlier decision involving an Army contract award to JCS Solutions LLC, Fairfax, Virginia. The dispute stems from a task order issued by the U.S. Army for customer care support services at Arlington National Cemetery. In a prior decision issued in December 2025, the GAO rejected CSlope's protest, which alleged that the Army unreasonably evaluat more ST

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest filed by Identity One LLC, a small business based in Atlanta, Georgia, challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard's handling of corrective action related to a prior contract award to Parroco Production Group Inc., Chesapeake, Virginia. The procurement involved a contract for hand-held biometric reader hardware, software, and maintenance services issued by the Department of Homeland Security. Identity One initially protested the award in Nove more ST

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 15 (TNSrpt) -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on April 14, 2026: * * * Governor Katie Hobbs' Office of Resiliency Releases Arizona Energy Promise Taskforce Report By Arvand Golbazi, NASEO On April 2, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs' Office of Resiliency released the Arizona Energy Promise Taskforce report, outlining 31 consensus-driven recommendations to maintain affordability for residents and businesses, modernize the state's electricity grid, and support economic growt more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 14 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces AeroNimble Expands With $2.5 Million Investment in Harrisonburg * HARRISONBURG, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger announced today that AeroNimble - a Harrisonburg-based startup specializing in PT6 aircraft engine overhaul and blade component manufacturing -will invest more than $2.5 million to expand its operational capacity and create 51 new jobs in the Commonwealth. In preparation for the launch, Aero more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 14 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative, Inc. Makes More Than $100 Million Investment to Build Largest Feed Mill on East Coast * HARRISONBURG, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger announced today that the Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative, Inc. will invest $113.9 million to expand operations in Rockingham County. At an announcement ceremony in Harrisonburg, the Governor celebrated the investment, that will c more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Energy] -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Governor Spanberger Delivers on Energy Affordability, Blazing a Path for State Leaders Nationwide * RICHMOND, VA - Yesterday Governor Abigail Spanberger signed a slate of energy bills that will help lower Virginians' electricity bills, strengthen grid reliability, and boost the local economy by increasing solar and storage deployment in the Commonwealth. Following is a statement from Darren Van't Hof, Inte more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 14 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Proposes Amendments to Keep Virginians Safe * RICHMOND, VA - Governor Abigail Spanberger submitted amendments to strengthen commonsense gun safety laws, clarify how Virginia will continue to cooperate with federal law enforcement, and legalize marijuana in a safe manner that protects public health. COMMONSENSE GUN SAFETY For four years, dozens of gun safety bills were vetoed -even legislation that passed thro more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Energy] -- The American Clean Power Association posted the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Signs Energy Storage Bill to Keep Costs Low and Strengthen the Grid * The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today celebrated Governor Spanberger's signing into law House Bill 895 and Senate Bill 448, a bipartisan measure to reduce energy price volatility, strengthen grid reliability, and accelerate the state's ongoing transition to American-made clean energy.  At a time of rapidly growing electr more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, April 13 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Graduate course brings federal health experts into the classroom * When scientists want the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval for a new treatment for cancers that start in the bone marrow, they reach out to Kelly Norsworthy. Norsworthy is the director of the Division of Hematologic Malignancies I in the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. She will visit Virginia Tech's laboratories in Washington, more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Ushers 100th District Judge to Confirmation as Judiciary Chairman * WASHINGTON - The Senate today confirmed John Thomas Shepherd to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas, by a vote of 53-46, marking the 100 th federal district court judge confirmed under the leadership of Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa). "Throughout my time leading the Senate Judiciary Committee, I've been committed to putt more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $779,421 'Secure Rural Schools' Funds to Support Ninth District Communities * The U.S. Forest Service announced it will issue $248 million to U.S. communities through the "Secure Rural Schools" program. "Secure Rural Schools" program funds are essentially meant to supplement Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT). Numerous communities in Virginia's Ninth District will receive funds. These program funds include: * $18,027 to Bed more PR

NEW YORK, April 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * HISTORIC VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Former Moms Demand Action Volunteer, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, Signs Massive Slate of Gun Safety Legislation Into Law, Solidifying Virginia as a National Leader in Gun Violence Prevention * Historic Action on Gun Safety Follows Years of Tireless Advocacy from Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Volunteers RICHMOND, VA - Yesterday, Virginia cemented its status as a national lea more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research issued the following information collection: HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comments from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 30 days of public comment. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: MN Star Tribune op-ed: Housing reform leaders demand lawmakers legalize 'missing middle' starter homes * ST. PAUL, MN - In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) State Director Jake Coleman and Minnesota Housing Partnership Executive Director Anne Mavity have a new joint op-ed in the Minnesota Star Tribune urging the state legislature to pass a major housing reform bill before the 2026 l more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: School Choice Advances in Louisiana as HB1 Passes House Appropriations Committee with Funding for LA GATOR * Baton Rouge, LA - Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) is celebrating a major step forward for educational opportunity after House Bill 1 (HB1) passed out of the House Appropriations Committee, including $87 million in funding for the Louisiana Giving All True Opportunity to Rise (LA GATOR) program more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 14 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Indiana bishops issue letter on integral ecology with key contributions from theologian Rev. Terrence Ehrman, C.S.C. The Indiana Catholic Conference, composed of the state's five bishops, has issued a pastoral letter on integral ecology with key contributions from Rev. Terrence P. Ehrman, C.S.C., assistant teaching professor in the Department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame. Published April 2 to coincide with Holy Thursday, "Integral  more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Innovative program brings primary care into the homes of high-need patients * Frances Brooks, 87, was dealing with worsening eyesight, in addition to chronic kidney disease, hypothyroidism, and a number of other health issues. A year ago, she decided to stop driving. In June, when she saw her physician, he realized she needed more support. He enrolled her in a program that offers in-home primary care visits. Since then, Amanda Coyle, more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 15 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * Institute for Justice Applauds Virginia Governor for Signing Bill Expanding Home Food Sales RICHMOND, Va. -Yesterday, Virgina took a major step in expanding economic freedom to help thousands of cottage food producers grow their business across the state with the signing of HB 402 by Delegate Callsen Previously, cottage food producers were only allowed to sell their products from their home, a farmers market, or an event that more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 15 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Atlanta Woman Sues Officers, U.S. Government for Wrongly Raiding Her Home in Search of Man Already in Jail ATLANTA--Before the sun came up, Cathy George heard a loud pounding at her door. When she answered with her small, frightened dog in her arms, she found a heavily armed SWAT team of U.S. Marshals and DeKalb County sheriff's deputies. After officers pulled her into the hallway and surged into her home, it became clear that they were search more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 15 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * Wenatchee Soup Kitchen Vows to Appeal After Federal Court Setback WENATCHEE, Wash.--Today, a federal judge dismissed a constitutional lawsuit brought by the Institute for Justice (IJ) on behalf of Lighthouse Christian Ministries, a Wenatchee soup kitchen that the city shut down last year after pressure from a handful of politically connected neighbors. Lighthouse invested $1.6 million to transform a vacant warehouse into a s more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Joint Task Forces Train on Counter-UASs, Strengthen Homeland Defense * Joint Interagency Task Force 401 and Joint Task Force National Capital Region recently coordinated a training exercise at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, as part of a synchronized effort to advance counter-drone capabilities. Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment are undergoing special training on the Bumblebee V1 counter-unmanned aerial system as part of a broader effort to strengthen l more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Courtney Lead Bicameral Resolution to Repeal Trump Administration Rule to Politicize Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Cory Booker (D-NJ), introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn a final rule by the Trump Administration to politicize and  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * Labor Leaders Request DOL Inspector General Investigate Chavez DeRemer for Not Complying with ERISA Today, House labor leaders requested the Department of Labor's (DOL) Inspector General (IG) to investigate DOL Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer for failing to comply with certain requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Specifically,  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia posted the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * Lobbying firm and its owner ordered to pay $400,000 for fraudulently obtained Paycheck Protection Program loans The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia ordered Iseman & Associates LLC, a lobbying firm located in West Palm Beach, Florida, and its owner Vicki Iseman, to pay $408,730.44 after finding that they submitted fraudulent applications to obtain federally g more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 14 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Madeline Duffy Named as the 2027 Region 8 Teacher of the Year * Virginia Department of Education announced today that Madeline Duffy, a Nottoway High School special education teacher, has been named the 2027 Region 8 Teacher of the Year -recognizing her dedication to supporting students with disabilities and helping all students succeed. "Madeline Duffy exemplifies the very best of Nottoway County Public Schools," said Nottoway Co more PR

SMITHFIELD, Virginia, April 15 -- Smithfield Foods, an American food company, issued the following news release: * * * New Meal Ready Cuts from Smithfield(R) Deliver Bold Flavor in Minutes with No Prep Required A new line of pre-cut, pre-marinated pork delivers premium meals in under 20 minutes * Smithfield is redefining mealtime with the launch of Smithfield Meal Ready Cuts, a first-of-its-kind lineup of pre-cut, pre-marinated fresh pork designed to deliver bold, globally inspired meals in under 20 minutes. With no preparation, marinating more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 15 (TNSrpt) -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on April 14, 2026: * * * Michigan Releases Policy Roadmap for Efficient and All-Electric Homes By Alannah Bell, NASEO On March 6, 2026, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) published Clean, Safe, and Affordable: A Policy Roadmap for Efficient and All-Electric Homes in Michigan. The roadmap was co-authored by the Institute for Energy Innovation, Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council, a more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 15 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Minnesota's Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program Awards $19 Million By Jasmine Xie, NASEO In March 2026, the Minnesota Department of Commerce's Division of Energy Resources announced $19 million in solar project awards through its Solar on Public Buildings program. Funded by the Minnesota state legislature, this program began accepting applications from local governments and Tribal Nations in 2024 to support installation a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno Calls to Restrict Sale of Memory Chips Abroad Until U.S. Auto Industry Fully Supplied * WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick urging the administration to work closely with domestic memory chip manufacturers to ensure the American auto industry has the technology it needs to actively compete in the global market while protecting high-paying American manufacturing jobs. Senator Mo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 13 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP Turns up the Heat in Fight to Protect Virginia Representation Ahead of the April 21st Election * RICHMOND - In the last week ahead of a key election, the NAACP and the NAACP Virginia State Conference initiate the final mobilization efforts for Virginia's redistricting referendum, urging all eligible voters to vote Yes on the Proposed Amendment for the April 21st Special Election. Kicked off in March, NAACP's full-spectrum mobilization cam more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * NARFE Questions USPS Decision to Suspend FERS Employer Contributions * Alexandria, VA - In response to the United States Postal Service's (USPS) decision to suspend its employer contributions to the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund (CSRDF) for the defined benefit portion of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), effective April 10, 2026, NARFE Natio more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 14 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * NARFE: OPM Must Identify How It Will Protect Privacy of Federal Employee and Retiree Health Data * Alexandria, VA - In response to the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) notice that it intends to collect data from Federal Employee Health Benefit (FEHB) and Postal Service Health Benefit (PSHB) programs on service use and cost, including medical and pharmacy claims an more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 14 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following commentary by Vice Chair George Koonce, senior vice president of university relations at Marian University: * * * Wisconsin trustee George Koonce: Protecting Wisconsin's public lands is a team effort * In football, you learn early that success depends on preparation, teamwork and protecting what matters most. The same is true for Wisconsin's public lands. From the Northwoods to the Driftless Area, these Wisconsin landscapes shape our ident more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, April 14 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU's Dinesh Katti inducted into 2026 Class of AIMBE College of Fellows * Dinesh R. Katti, professor in civil construction and environmental engineering at NDSU, has been inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering's (AIMBE) College of Fellows. "It is a great honor to be recognized as one of the leading medical and biological engineering researchers in the country," Katti said. "It is also humbling because the a more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * New law affirms Virginia homeowners' right to build ADUs on their property * Richmond, Virginia; April 14, 2026: Virginia homeowners can now build accessory dwelling units on their property by right after Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed Senate Bill 531 into law yesterday, cutting red tape that had prevented property owners from making full use of their land. The new law, championed by the Commonwealth Housing Coalit more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, April 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * New Mexico Approves PFAS Labeling Requirements * On March 23, 2026, the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) voted to finalize labeling requirements for products sold or distributed in the state that contain intentionally added PFAS. These requirements will go into effect on January 1, 2027, and apply to RVs manufactured on January 1, 2027, or later. The required label will consist of an Erlenmeyer flask conta more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following commentary on April 13, 2026, by Fisheries Assistant Administrator Eugenio Pineiro Soler: * * * 50 Years of Innovation and Leadership: Celebrating the Magnuson-Stevens Act NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Eugenio Pineiro Soler reflects on the legacy and the future impact of the Act. * In 1976, I was an undergraduate student in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, far from the waters of Puerto Rico where I was  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Potomac Gardens Cocaine Dealer Sentenced to 12 Months for Role in Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Conspiracy * WASHINGTON - Lawrence Smith, 55, a resident of Fairfax, Virginia, was sentenced today to 12-months-and-a-day in prison for his role in a large-scale cocaine distribution conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. "Lawrence Smith was a regular participant in a drug operation that fed narcotics i more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Returns $6.3 Million to Constituents, Helped Almost 4,000 Virginians Navigate Federal Services * LEESBURG, VA - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) has announced that his office has returned $6.3 million in federal benefits to constituents in Northern Virginia. The Congressman's staff have also helped almost 4,000 residents successfully cut through the red tape at federal agencies to receive benefits, tax returns,  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam's Bill Renaming Post Office Honoring Heroic Sterling Firefighter Trevor Brown Passes House Unanimously * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam's (VA-10) bill, the Firefighter Trevor Brown Post Office Building Act (H.R. 5058), has passed the House unanimously. It will rename the post office on Westlake Drive in Sterling, Virginia after Firefighter Trevor Brown, a volunteer firefighter at the Sterling Volunt more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, April 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Industry Association Standards Subcommittees Hold First 2026 Semiannual Meeting * Ensuring the safety of RVs is a cornerstone of the RV industry's continued growth and consumer trust. At the heart of this mission are the RV Industry Association's Standards Subcommittees, whose collaborative efforts bridge the gap between emerging technology and rigorous safety protocols. By gathering experts to refine the codes that go more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * Grassley Ushers 100th District Judge to Confirmation as Judiciary Chairman Senate's confirmation of Arkansas judge marks 100 district judges confirmed over Grassley's nearly six years of chairmanship. * The Senate today confirmed John Thomas Shepherd to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas, by a vote of 53-46, marking the 100th federal district court judge c more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Energy] -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release: * * * Solar Trade Groups Statements on Passage of the Utility RELIEF Act * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Yesterday the Maryland General Assembly passed the Utility RELIEF Act (HB 1532/SB 841) after House and Senate leaders came to a compromise agreement on the energy omnibus bill. The bill now goes to Governor Wes Moore's desk for his signature. Solar trade groups issued the following statements in response to this development: "One o more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * VICTORY FOR DEMOCRACY: VIRGINIA BECOMES 18TH STATE TO JOIN NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE INTERSTATE COMPACT RICHMOND, VA -- Yesterday, Governor Abigail Spanberger signed a bill to add Virginia to the National Popular Vote (NPV) Interstate Compact, an agreement between states to awa more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Stop the Shell Game on our Highways: Shut Down Chameleon Carriers * 60 Minutes didn't just spotlight a problem on America's highways - it exposed a network of loopholes that enable unsafe trucking operations to evade regulatory responsibilities and hit "reset" instead of facing the consequences of their actions.  These "chameleon carriers" rack up serious safety violations, then dissolve and reappear unde more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * This year's PACME honorees are committed to the success of the VCU community Tomika Ferguson of the School of Education earned the capstone award of the program, which recognizes contributions among students, faculty and staff that support cross-cultural relations and a welcoming environment. By Amelia Heymann Tomika Ferguson, Ph.D., associate dean of student affairs and community engagement and an assistant professor of educational leadership more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, April 15 -- The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility Jefferson Lab issued the following news release: * * * Spin-Polarized Fusion Fuel Project Gets a Boost Combined research endeavor explores the survivability of spin-polarized fuels in magnetically confined fusion devices * A unique "spin" on fusion energy research is under development at the U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, fueling future efforts to harness the power of the stars for the world's electrical grid. more PR

TAMPA, Florida, April 14 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * Tracking decades of ecology in Florida's marine environment Carlyn Scott, College of Marine Science Under clear blue skies on a bright morning, researchers from the University of South Florida gather at wooden docks on Virginia Key, preparing for a science expedition. A pickup truck sporting the Florida Fish and Wildlife logo backs up to the pier, and with practiced efficiency, the team unloads equipment onto the deck of the Walton Smith, a vessel  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 15 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release: * * * Two Years In, GE Vernova Is Reshaping the Energy Future The world's demand for energy is growing at a pace that's increasingly difficult to match -- and two years into its journey as a standalone company, GE Vernova is meeting the challenge head-on. The company is helping energy customers find reliable, cost-effective solutions for today that can be quickly scaled to meet the needs of tomorrow. Here are just a few of them. Electri more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids Hosts FIFA World Cup Briefing with Cross-Country Transit Agencies * Today, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), founder and co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional FIFA World Cup 2026 Caucus, hosted her second Capitol Hill briefing with transit agencies from across the country to highlight the critical role transportation will play in ensuring the success of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Earlier this year, the U.S. House  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 14 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * University of Richmond Brings Javanese Court Performers to Campus * The University of Richmond's Department of Music and the Modlin Center for the Arts are hosting an artist residency featuring Indonesian performer and UR artist-in-residence Peni Candra Rini, Balinese shadow master Gusti Sudarta, and musicians and dancers from the Court of Java. Led by Rini, the visiting artists will teach collaborative classes and workshops for students th more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * New, massive study finds only half of social science findings replicate By Jane Kelly, jak4g@virginia.edu In 2012, a study published in the Journal of Organizational Behavior found extroverts experience a closer bond to their workplace, team or school. It was one of many research findings at the time showing feelings affect performance. Companies like Google began leaning into employee engagement, with themed workspaces, fr more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * US Space Force releases framework to forge future enlisted leaders * ARLINGTON, Virginia - The Space Force has introduced its Core Enlisted Framework, a foundational document that codifies the service's commitment to the development of its enlisted members. This new strategy outlines a deliberate career-long path to guide Guardians as they transition from tactical-level experts to operational leaders to s more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * USAF GE 26 showcases new AI-enabled WarMatrix wargaming capability * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - Headquarters Air Force Futures (A5/7) concluded the GE 26 Benchmark Wargame March 27, 2026, marking a significant step forward in how the Air Force conducts operational analysis and decision-informed wargaming. Hosted at Systems Planning and Analysis in Alexandria, Virginia, the two-week event brought together more than 150 participants, including Pacific Air Forces leader more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Joins 14 Members in Demanding Swift Investigations into Misconduct by Members of Congress * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representative Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today joined 14 of his fellow House Democratic Battleground colleagues in a letter demanding Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries work in a bipartisan manner to direct the Ethics Committee to expedite their investigations into alleged misconduct by Members of Congre more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: As an Earth science teacher, Linda Le carries forward the spirit of curiosity With two VCU degrees - including her new master's from the School of Education - she will bring her classroom passion to new generations. By Joan Tupponce Linda Le's high school science teachers did more than instruct her. They supported her and inspired her to think about her future. "I was drawn to the idea of helping students make sense of the worl more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Father-son engineering duo invents electricity-generating shoe Alongside professor Karla Mossi, Ph.D., and VCU TechTransfer and Ventures, Advaith and Jayasimha Atulasimha have taken steps to bring the location-tracking footwear to market. By Madeline Reinsel Advaith Atulasimha was on a hike with his family a few years ago when he started to worry about getting lost. No one in the group had cell phone reception, and though they turned around be more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, April 14 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Bott Designs Retractable Boat Anchor Connor Bott '26, a mechanical engineering major at Virginia Military Institute, has designed a modern adaptation for an ancient devise with his honors senior thesis project, "Design and Analysis of an Electromechanical Marine Wreck Anchor." From the Eastern Shore town of Exmore, Virginia, Bott's hobbies include fishing, boating, and scuba diving. Through these interests, he observed that small boat anchors, cruc more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech Board of Visitors sets tuition and fees for the 2026-27 academic year By Mark Owczarski After thoughtful discussion to seek a balance between access and affordability to the students and families who must bear the cost with preserving the quality of a Virginia Tech degree and investing in world-class faculty and campus programs, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved a 2.9 percent increase in tuition for resident and non-resident undergradu more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Board of Visitors approves 2026-27 tuition and mandatory fees during two-day meeting in Blacksburg By Mark Owczarski The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved a 2.9 percent increase in tuition for resident and non-resident undergraduate students for the 2026-27 academic year on Tuesday, April 14, during its full member meeting. Tuition and mandatory fees for Virginia undergraduate students will increase $561, to $17,087 annually, and out-of-state undergrad more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news about a podcast: * * * Curious Conversations' podcast: Melissa Wright talks about food ingredients, nutrition, and labels By Travis Williams Melissa Wright joined Virginia Tech's "Curious Conversations" to talk about navigating food, food ingredients, and nutrition. She explained how people should interpret labels and discussed the complexities of topics such as raw milk, protein, and color additives. Wright also offered practical advice for consumers and producers t more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Helmet Lab devises novel framework for baseball concussions by studying catchers By suggesting that some concussions are a result of vibration rather than acceleration, Virginia Tech researchers believe they've uncovered a missing link that could lead to a revolution in helmet design, a finding they'll present April 30 at Tech on Tap in Alexandria. By Noah Frank At the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab, researchers have been studying the science of impacts and brain i more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Naren Ramakrishnan honored as University Distinguished Professor Ramakrishnan's 25-plus year career at the university blends traditional research and teaching with needs of urban and metropolitan areas. By Barbara L. Micale Naren Ramakrishnan, the Thomas L. Phillips Professor in the Department of Computer Science, is a highly accomplished academic and researcher specializing in recommender systems, forecasting, data science, computational epidemiology, and ur more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Sports business writer Ken Belson to give Kelly Lecture on April 27 By Lindsay Key When Ken Belson returned to New York to work on The New York Times's business desk in 2004, he realized that an entire job could be devoted to covering the economics of sports. After all, the city was home to some of the world's most popular and lucrative sports teams and leagues, including the Giants, the Knicks, the Yankees, and the NFL. When he failed to sell the idea to his more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 14 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * W&M faculty research leads to landmark Indigenous Language Symposium * On Feb. 21 -International Mother Language Day -65 tribal members from across Virginia and the Eastern Seaboard gathered at the Muscarelle Museum of Art for William & Mary's first Indigenous Language Symposium, hosted by the American Indian Research Center and the Powhatan Algonquian Intertribal Roundtable (PAIR). The daylong convening was built around a simple question: What role can  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw Statement on ALERT Act Vote and Continued Efforts to Strengthen Aviation Safety * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the House Homeland Security and Oversight and Government Reform Committees, released the following statement on tonight's vote on the ALERT Act. "Tonight's vote on the ALERT Act is a step in the right direction and an opportunity for Congress to keep working together to s more PR

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, April 14 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Winthrop Receives Largest All-Cash Gift in University's History in Honor of Late Educator * HIGHLIGHTS * The family of the late Virginia Bellune Collier '30 made the gift in her honor, ensuring $2 million will go toward teacher education scholarships, preferably in STEM disciplines, and $500,000 will fund a professorship in the College of Arts and Sciences. * Collier had long held the dream of becoming a doctor, but due to the era in which she  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman's Bill to Rename New Kent Post Office to Honor Patricia Paige Passes * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman's (VA-01) legislation to rename the New Kent Post Office to honor the late Patricia Paige, whose lifetime of service left a profound mark on Virginia, passed the U.S. House of Representatives with bipartisan support. Paige, a veteran of the Army Reserves and long-time member of the New Kent County Board of Supervis more PR