CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 22 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 CIAA Women's Tennis Championship Bracket Released * PETERSBURG, VA (April 22, 2026 ) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) has officially announced the bracket for the 2026 CIAA Women's Tennis Championship, set to take place April 24-25 at Virginia State University in Petersburg, Virginia. The championship will open with qua more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 22 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * A first for the Tack Lecture: Business, AI and the liberal arts * The following story originally appeared on the website for the Raymond A. Mason School of Business. - Ed. William & Mary will continue one of its most intellectual academic traditions this spring with a lecture that asks a timely question: What happens when human judgment meets machine intelligence? On May 7 at 7 p.m., William & Mary will more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 22 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * A visionary investment in the future of conservation leadership * The following story originally appeared as an online exclusive on the W&M Alumni Magazine website. - Ed. A $1.2 million gift from a William & Mary alumna will make a leadership course available to students through the university's Institute for Integrative Conservation (IIC) and launch a Conservationist in Residence Program. The alumna, who more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 22 -- The University of Virginia School of Law posted the following news: * * * Accolades: Professor Wins Distinguished Scholar Award for Education Research * Professor Kimberly Jenkins Robinson of the University of Virginia School of Law won a Distinguished Scholar Award from the American Educational Research Association, among other achievements and recognition for members of the Law School community. The Law and Education Special Interest Group's award w more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 22 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-LA Student Advocacy Day at the Capitol Pushes for Full Funding of LA GATOR * Baton Rouge, LA -Today, Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) and students from across Louisiana gathered at the State Capitol for an advocacy day to urge lawmakers to fully fund the LA GATOR program. Throughout the morning, students met directly with legislators and staff, particip more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 22 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MO Endorses State Sen. Curtis Trent for Re-Election * SPRINGFIELD, MO- Americans for Prosperity Missouri (AFP-MO) today is proudly endorsing State Sen. Curtis Trent of the 20th District for re-election. Since 2017, Curtis Trent has dutifully been a champion for taxpayers, parents, and removing regulations that hinder everyday Missourians. AFP-MO State Director Gar more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 22 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MS Wraps Up 2026 Legislative Session, Highlights Progress While Looking Ahead * JACKSON, MS - Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) today reflected on the conclusion of the 2026 state legislative session, highlighting key policy wins that advance opportunity and reduce barriers for Mississippians. Throughout the session, AFP-MS worked alongside lawmakers a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on April 22, 2026: * * * AFPI Condemns VA Redistricting Manipulation The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Brett Tolman, Chair of American Justice at AFPI: "Virginia's misleading ballot initiative delivered a blatantly gerrymandered map. This power grab distorts voter will and undermines fair representation. The initiative's intentionally confusing language de more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) issued the following news release: * * * AFSCME's Saunders: It's time to sign this collective bargaining bill and give Virginia's public service workers a voice on the job * WASHINGTON - AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in response to the Virginia General Assembly rejecting the substitute bill submitted by Gov. Abigail Spanberger gutting Se more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 22 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Alliance Statement on the Ways & Means Hearing Examining Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Medicare The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) continues to support efforts by policymakers and regulators to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in the Medicare program. On April 21, the House Committee on Ways and Means hosted a hearing titled "Protecting Patients and more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 23 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following statement on April 22, 2026: * * * ALPA Applauds Virginia General Assembly for Protecting Airline Crew Members' Right to Paid Sick Leave WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Capt. Jason Ambrosi, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA) today issued the following statement after Virginia's General Assembly rejected Governor Abigail Spanberger's proposed amendments to House Bill 5, which attempted  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Alumni couple make $3 million estate gift to expand access and affordability * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State graduates Diane and Mike Katzaman had a tough row to hoe along their journeys to enrolling and graduating from Penn State. As an aspiring horticulturist in the late 1960s and early 1970s, Diane was navigating an agricultural subfield still dominated by men, while Mike, the son  more PR

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, April 23 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * AV-8B II+ not forgotten -- purposefully placed CHESAPEAKE, Va.--Two retired AV-8B Harrier II+ have made their final move, not to a storage yard, but to a classroom. On March 3-4, aircraft parts, support equipment and two Harrier wings departed Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, and were delivered to the newly stood up Center of Excellence for Corrosion and Fini more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer, Buchanan, Lofgren, and Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Support Wildlife Migration and Protect Biodiversity * U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Zoe Lofgren (D-FL), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) today, on Earth Day, introduced the Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act. This legislation would support planning for and identification  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following statemenet on April 22, 2026: * * * Virginia Joins Growing National Movement for Paid Family and Medical Leave Virginia has just guaranteed nearly all workers in the commonwealth access to paid family and medical leave, marking a major step forward for economic security and workplace protections. In response, Molly Weston Williamson, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, issued the following statement:  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Center for Law and Social Policy issued the following statement on April 22, 2026: * * * CLASP Celebrates Important Paid Family and Medical Leave Win for Virginia Workers This statement can be attributed to Wendy Chun-Hoon, president and executive director of the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP). * Today, Virginia made history as the first Southern state to pass and codify into law comprehensive paid family and medical leave for its workers. The produ more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause President and CEO Virginia Kase Solomo issued a statement denouncing the U.S. Department of Justice's indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center as a sham case built on illegitimate claims. Solomon characterized the legal action as a campaign of intimidation designed to create a chilling effect on organizations that track hate groups and white supremacist networks. She asserted that the indictment follows a pattern of turning the ju more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman McCormick Introduces the Make DC Square Again Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) introduced the Make DC Square Again Act to undo the unconstitutional 1846 retrocession of Arlington County and the City of Alexandria from the District of Columbia to Virginia. This will restore DC's original boundaries established by the Residence Act of 1790. Article I, Section more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 23 -- Consumer Action for a Strong Economy issued the following excerpts of a commentary on April 21, 2026, by Executive Director Jeff Ryer to DC Journal: * * * CASE Op-ED in DC Journal: American Prosperity Is Built on Plastic Americans often take for granted the products we rely on daily, which is only natural given the number of modern conveniences at our disposal and the rapid rate at which new inventions enter our lives. These conveniences come to us courtesy of more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * COOK POLITICAL REPORT: "Democrats Favored to Flip Four House Seats Under New Virginia Map" * New race ratings from the non-partisan Cook Political Report make it clear: Democrats are squarely on offense across Virginia. Cook writes that "under the new map, Democrats are favored in 10 of the state's 11 seats." They write that Congresswoman Jen Kiggans is "highly vulnerable," Co more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Chair Statement on Passage of Virginia Redistricting Referendum * Today, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement after Virginians voted to pass the redistricting referendum in response to Donald Trump and House Republicans' unprecedented mid-decade gerrymandering scheme: "Tonight's result is a victory for every American who wants fair representation in Con more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 22 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * DEM and TNC Conserve 68 Acres on Wincheck Pond * The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has acquired the 68-acre Princess Pine Estate on Wincheck Pond in Hopkinton for public recreation and wildlife conservation. The $1.66 million purchase was funded by an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's (USFWS) Wildlife Restoration Program, $361,000 i more PR

SMITHFIELD, Virginia, April 23 -- Smithfield Foods, an American food company, issued the following news release: * * * Eckrich Serves Up the Taste of Home and Feel-Good Moments with Campaign Celebrating Bold Flavor for Grilling Season Eckrich Also Unveils New Andouille Smoked Sausage Link, Bringing a Smoky, Spicy Twist to its Lineup * Eckrich(R), the beloved brand known for its delicious smoked sausages and deli meats, unveils the latest iteration of its national campaign "The Sausage That  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 23 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on April 22, 2026: * * * OSHA Updates its Heat Emphasis Program: How to Protect Your Staff From the Summer Heat and Comply with OSHA in 6 Practical Steps The federal workplace safety watchdog agency recently announced on April 10 it was renewing its special enforcement focus on heat risks to workers via an updated National Emphasis Program (NEP) ahead of the summer season, ramping up the urgency for employ more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 23 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Flint Riverkeeper, SELC sue City of Griffin for failing to address sewage pollution NEWNAN, Ga. - Today the Southern Environmental Law Center filed a Clean Water Act citizen suit on behalf of the Flint Riverkeeper against the City of Griffin for discharging polluted wastewater and sewage from its sanitary sewer system into a tributary of the Flint River, putt more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 22 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * Gator Delroy Lindo to deliver keynote address at 2026 Commencement * Delroy Lindo is an English-American actor who discovered his passion for acting at a young age while playing one of the three kings in a school nativity play. Since then, he's starred in dozens of films, plays and television shows, receiving award recognition, including an Academy Award nominati more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 21 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason professor and alum awarded prestigious Guggenheim Fellowships * George Mason University professor and poet Vivek Narayanan and alumna Jessica Anthony, MFA Creative Writing '04, have been named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows. The duo were two of 223 individuals representing 10 countries who were awarded fellowships this year from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, which is celebrating i more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 22 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Celebrates New Paid Family Medical Leave Law, Other Laws to Protect Workers Governor Abigail Spanberger today celebrated new laws to protect workers during health and family emergencies, strengthen protections for working Virginians, and invest in Virginia's workforce. The General Assembly accepted the Governor's amendments to landmark legislation creating Virgini more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 22 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Signs Momnibus Bills to Improve Maternal Healthcare, Support Virginia Mothers * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today signed a package of bipartisan legislation -commonly known as the Momnibus -to improve and expand healthcare coverage for Virginia mothers and families, particularly women who face the highest risks. The Governor was joined at the cerem more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 22 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Statement on General Assembly's Reconvened Session * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement on the completion of the General Assembly's reconvened session. "Even before I was sworn into office, I joined leaders in the General Assembly to lay out our vision for our Commonwealth's future. This session, lawmakers advanced o more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 22 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * GPS III-8 launch succeeds, bolstering national defense and economy as America marks 250th anniversary * CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla. (AFNS) - The U.S. Space Force successfully launched Global Positioning Satellite III-8 on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40. The mission delivered the final satellite in the GPS III series into orbit. It reinforces the critical role of space-ba more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith, Matsui Introduce Bill to Protect American Public with Safe Flammability Standards * U.S. Representatives Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, and Doris Matsui (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, introduced the Motor Vehicle Flammability Stan more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: Political] -- Heritage Action for America posted the following news release: * * * Heritage Action Condemns Passage of Virginia Partisan Gerrymandering Referendum, Warns of One-Party Control * Heritage Action today responded to the passage of a Virginia constitutional amendment authorizing the redrawing of the state's congressional map, warning that the result enables a dangerous partisan gerrymander that undermines fair representation for Virginians.  The a more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 22 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AIA's Eric Fanning Joins NewsNation's Blake Burman to Break Down Pentagon's Budget Request * Arlington, Va. - In case you missed it, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning joined The Hill with Blake Burman on NewsNation to discuss the Pentagon's budget request, which topped $1 trillion for the first time ever and includes f more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 22 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: America Can't Afford the Jones Act Anymore * ARLINGTON, VA- As published by Real Clear Policy, Kent Strang Managing Director for Americans for Prosperity, emphasizes that President Donald Trump's decision to temporarily waive the Jones Act is more than a short-term response to geopolitical tension-it's a long-overdue acknowledgment that outdated regulations are d more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 17 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following news release: * * * AMR funding increase in president's FY 2027 budget is promising but only if other deep cuts in the proposed budget are rejected The proposed $22 million increase for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Antibiotic Resistance Solutions Initiative in the president's FY 2027 budget request is a critical step toward expanding our nation's capacity to prevent, detect and more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * International Car Theft Ring Busted * WASHINGTON - A 15-count indictment was unsealed today in U.S. District Court in the District of Columbia and charges six individuals in connection with their roles in a conspiracy that allegedly stole at least 20 cars in the Washington metropolitan area and Pennsylvania, transported the vehicles across state lines, and sold the ve more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * John McGuire Is More Vulnerable Than Ever * Virginia voters turned out to make their voices heard and reject Republicans' unprecedented mid-decade gerrymandering scheme. The results also serve as a blistering rebuke of Congressman John McGuire and House Republicans' cost-spiking, health care slashing record. One thing that's clear from the results: McGuire has never been more  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Justice Department Seeks to Forfeit Beverly Hills Mansion Purchased with Proceeds of Scheme to Defraud U.S. Military and Bribe an Iraqi Official The Justice Department filed a civil forfeiture complaint today in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California seeking the forfeiture of a mansion located in Beverly Hills, California, alleged to have been purchased and more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Introduces Legislation to Support the Education of Future Primary Care Providers * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the Primary Care Team Education Centers Act, legislation to support the education and clinical training of the next generation of primary care professionals. "Access  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON NPR: "WE'RE THANKFUL TO THE PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA WHO, BY VOTING YES, HAVE STOPPED THE MAGA POWER GRAB" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NPR's Morning Edition, where he made clear that Democrats will continue to push back on Republican extremism and their attempts to rig the midterm elections. MICHEL MARTIN: More on what th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON NPR: "WE'RE THANKFUL TO THE PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA WHO, BY VOTING YES, HAVE STOPPED THE MAGA POWER GRAB" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NPR's Morning Edition, where he made clear that Democrats will continue to push back on Republican extremism and their attempts to rig the midterm elections. MICHEL MARTIN: More on what this result in Virginia coul more PR

BUFFALO, New York, April 22 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * M&T Bank Corporation to Participate in the Barclays Americas Select Franchise Conference * BUFFALO, N.Y., April 22, 2026 \-M&T Bank Corporation ("M&T") (NYSE: MTB) will participate in the Barclays Americas Select Franchise Conference being held in London. Representatives of M&T are scheduled to deliver a presentation to investors and analysts on May more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 23 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Mars partners with Google Cloud to empower global Associates with Gemini Enterprise * Mars is pioneering a new model where AI acts as a "collaborative partner" for its workforce, providing sophisticated AI assistants to help employees work more efficiently and creatively. * The partnership gives Mars Associates the digital to more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan, Landsman Lead Bill to Help Farmers Transfer Land to the Next Generation * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) introduced a bill to help retiring farmers transition their land to the next generation to expand access for new farmers. Famers are facing a series of challenges maintaining family-owned farms, includi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan, Matsui, Neguse, Cohen Lead Resolution to Commemorate Earth Day 2026 * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), co-chair of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) led a group of 56 total lawmakers in introducing a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Virginia Redistricting Results * WASHINGTON (April 22, 2026) - On Tuesday, Virginia voters approved a redistricting plan that now could lead to Democrats gaining four additional seats in the U.S House in November's midterm elections. The constitutional amendment will allow the use of new districts to be drawn by Virginia's General Assembly. Republicans are arguing that it is unfair to gerry more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP Celebrates Virginia's Vote to Defend the Country * RICHMOND, VA -On Tuesday, April 21, Virginia voters approved the redistricting referendum, delivering a decisive victory for democracy, accountable government, and the protection of Virginia's voting power.  The NAACP celebrates this historic outcome and extends its deepest gratitude to the voters of Virginia, who once again showed up for more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 23 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release: * * * New NACDS Chair David B. Warner Calls for Unity and Transformational Action at 2026 NACDS Annual Meeting In inaugural address, KPH Healthcare Services President and CEO champions pharmacists as the answer to America's healthcare access crisis. * Guided by a bold vision for the future, NACDS Chair David B. Warner, president and chief executive officer, KPH Healthcare Servic more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NAVSEA Announces 2025 Active and Reserve Sailors of the Year * WASHINGTON -Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) announced the active and reserve 2025 Sailors of the Year during a ceremony held at its headquarters April 17. Navy Diver First Class Andrew D. Turner, representing the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division, Keyport, was named the Active-Duty Sailor of the Year. Electronics Technician F more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * Navy And Coast Guard Shipbuilding: A Disciplined, Strategy-Driven Approach Is Needed to Achieve Ambitious Goals * Fast Facts We testified before Congress on Navy and Coast Guard shipbuilding challenges. Our testimony is largely based on: Shipbuilding and Repair: Navy Needs a Strategic Approach for Private Sector Industrial Base Investments Offshore Patrol Cutter: Coast Guard Shou more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 22 [Category: Environment] (TNSrpt) -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * New Industry Roadmap Highlights Farm Advisors as Leaders in Regenerative Agriculture * The Nature Conservancy (TNC), in collaboration with leading agricultural organizations, today announced the release of Advancing Regenerative Agriculture Through Trusted Farm Advisors: A Collaborative Roadmap for Action. This industry roadmap aims to accelerate the adoption of regenerat more PR

VIENNA, Virginia, April 22 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: * * * News/Media Alliance Applauds Introduction of SECURE Data Act * Arlington, VA - Today, Representative Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Representative John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, introduced The SECURE Data Act, which would create a new national framework for consumer data pri more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * NGA Convenes Broadband Leaders to Promote Workforce and Community Development in States and Territories * Gov. Spanberger addresses national gathering of state broadband officials, federal partners and internet service providers Alexandria, Va. - The National Governors Association (NGA) this week convened leadership across public and private sect more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 22 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Nine FCPS Students Named Winners of 2026 National Merit Corporate-Sponsored Scholarships * Nine Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students have been awarded 2026 corporate-sponsored scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The students are part of a group of more than 700 National Merit finalists chosen to receive scholarships financed by corporations, company foundation more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 22 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * OPMED Spotlight: 'Ready, willing, able' administrative professionals * Equipping medical providers in the U.S. Joint Force and combatant commands is imperative to ensuring America's warfighters remain the most lethal fighting force in the world. The medical acquisition, development, and fielding missions of the U.S. Department of War are complex. Over the past two years, the Operational Medical S more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Peters, Durbin Lead Bill to Kill Trump's Executive Order Restricting Vote By Mail, Presses USPS on Unconstitutional EO * WASHINGTON, D.C. -After leading the fight to defeat the SAVE Act in the Senate, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) is pressing forward to protect our elections by introducing the Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act (Absentee MVP Act) with Senators Gary Peters (D- more PR

READING, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news: * * * Alumni couple make $3 million estate gift to expand access and affordability Diane and Mike Katzaman's bequest will empower students with financial need through targeted scholarships and robust programming support * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State graduates Diane and Mike Katzaman had a tough row to hoe along their journeys to enrolling and graduating from Penn State. As an asp more PR

RESTON, Virginia, April 22 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * PET Biomarker Outperforms Established Risk Score in Predicting Survival for Large B-Cell Lymphoma Patients Metabolic tumor volume-a biomarker derived from PET imaging-can more accurately predict progression-free survival for large B-cell lymphoma patients than the widely used International Prognostic Index. By identifying patients who are more like more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 23 (TNSrep) -- The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * New Policy Recommendations, Economic Modeling Chart Path to Success for America's Battery Belt $141 billion in economic input, 340,000 new jobs on the table for the Southeast US over the next ten years with smart policy solutions in place Over 250 business, government, academia, advocacy and community leaders convened over two years to develop pol more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, April 22 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Reed & Perrine Lawn Products Workers Escape Union After Fighting Frivolous Union Delay Tactics * After workers requested union removal vote in 2024, union bosses blocked the vote for a year and a half using specious allegations Manalapan Township, NJ (April 22, 2026) - After a year-and-a-half delay caused by frivolous union legal tactics, employees at Reed & Perri more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Celebrates Virginians Voting to Protect Fair Elections * Today, Virginia voters approved a ballot measure to temporarily redraw Virginia's congressional maps-a critical step to protect fair elections. The vote comes as Donald Trump and his allies pressure Republican-controlled states across the country to mani more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- 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 statement on April 21, 2026: * * * VIRGINIANS PASS REDISTRICTING AMENDMENT, STRIKE BACK AGAINST TRUMP'S 2026 POWER GRAB RICHMOND, VA -- Tonight, Virginia voters passed an amendment to protect fair representation and push back on a nationwide effort by Donald Tru more PR

ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Announces Winner of Annual Radley Fellowship Program Dr. Jasmin Thomas of SUNY Downstate Health Services University Selected as 2026 Fellowship Recipient; Photo Available Here Fellowship Furthers Research and Highlights SUNY Faculty Excellence * State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced the winner of the annual Dr. Virginia Radley SUNY Fello more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Trump Team Tries to Pretend the GOP Power Grab Was Not Their Idea * Republicans' gerrymandering power grab has backfired - and Republican operatives are trying to avoid the blame After Democrats' win in Virginia last night, the architect of the GOP power grab, James Blair, is trying to distance himself from the failed ploy because Republicans are well on their way to losing the more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Trump's Transportation Department Celebrates Traffic Safety Advocates Committed to Making American Roads Safer Department recognizes public awareness campaigns across the country aimed at reducing traffic fatalities * The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) this week celebrate more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, April 22 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * UMGC Hosts Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition Advancing a connected, workforce-ready regional cybersecurity community  * UMGC hosted MACCDC at its Dorsey Station location in Elkridge, Maryland.  University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) hosted the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (MACCDC) for the first time on March 27-28, 2026, at its Dorsey Station  more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, April 22 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * Research and Creativity Day Turns 20: A Celebration of Undergraduate Work Decades in the Making By Sarah Hertz Mahoney A group of University of Mary Washington theatre students began applying powder, color and gloss to a fellow student's face. They contoured cheekbones, defined eyes, shaped brows and lips, and incorporated aging lines, scars and dirt. After fine-tuning features, enhancing more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey, under the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued Open-File Report 20261006, titled 'Annotated Bibliography of Scientific Research on New World Screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) Myiasis in Wildlife,' authored by Sarah Timbie, Shelby Weidenkopf, and Daniel A. Grear. The 19-page document from Reston, Virginia, consolidates literature on the parasitic blowfly's impact on wild animals. Published in 2026, it addresses gaps in knowledge a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey, under the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued Scientific Investigations Report 2026-5140 titled 'Analyses of Meteorological and Hydrological Records Support Tribal Members' Accounts of Changing Climate on the Fort Apache Reservation, East-Central Arizona,' authored by Jon P. Mason. Prepared in cooperation with the White Mountain Apache Tribe of the Fort Apache Reservation, Arizona, the report analyzes long-term data to quantify cl more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Opportunities and Challenges in Using Solid Phase Adsorption Toxin Tracking (SPATT) Samplers for Monitoring Cyanotoxins in Freshwater and Estuarine Environments,' Scientific Investigations Report 20255093, authored by Andrea C. Jaegge, Keith Bouma-Gregson, Thomas D. Byl, Kurt D. Carpenter, Victoria G. Christensen, Rebecca M. Gorney, Jennifer L. Graham, Heather A. Heckathorn, Hayley T. Olds, Pamela A. Reilly, Joshua J. Rosen, an more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey, under the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued 'Occurrence of Cyanobacteria and Associated Cyanotoxins in the Raritan Basin Water Supply Complex, New Jersey, August 2020 to August 2021,' authored by Rebecca M. Gorney, Heather A. Heckathorn, Kyle R. Clonan, Pamela A. Reilly, Kathryn Cahalane, and Bradley W. Bjorklund as Scientific Investigations Report 20265128. Prepared in cooperation with the New Jersey Water Supply Authority and  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey, under the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued Scientific Investigations Report 2026-5003 titled 'Historical Ice Jams and Associated Environmental Conditions on Osoyoos Lake,' authored by Nicholas A. Sutfin and Stephen J. Breen. Prepared in cooperation with the International Osoyoos Lake Board of Control as part of the Water Availability and Use Science Program, the report analyzes data from 1942 to 2024. The document, bearing repo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Urban Stormwater Treatment Using Biofiltration: Variable Performance Across Solids, Nutrients, Major Ions, and Metals,' Scientific Investigations Report 20265143, authored by William R. Selbig and James Romano. Prepared in cooperation with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, the report covers monitoring from 2022 to 2024 at Green Tech Station in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Paired inlet and outlet samples assessed changes in more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey, under the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued Scientific Investigations Report 20265011 titled 'Assessment of Natural Gas Pipeline Construction on Stream Temperature and Turbidity in Southwestern Virginia, 2017-25,' authored by Brendan M. Foster, Carly M. Maas, and Alejandra L. Flota. Prepared in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, the report supersedes a preprint. The document was published in 2026. more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey, under the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued Professional Paper 1890, Chapter J titled 'Cenozoic Distributed Volcanism of the Arabia Plate: A Review,' authored by Thomas W. Sisson and Andrew T. Calvert. This chapter appears in the edited volume 'Distributed Volcanism: Characteristics, Processes, and Hazards' by Michael P. Poland, Michael H. Ort, Wendy K. Stovall, R. Greg Vaughan, Charles B. Connor, and M. Elise Rumpf. The documen more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey, under the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued Open-File Report 20261002, titled 'Computation of Regional Groundwater Budgets for the Virginia Coastal Plain Aquifer System,' authored by Jason P. Pope, Alison D. Gordon, and Ryan S. Frederiks. Prepared in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, the 48-page document analyzes groundwater flow using ZONEBUDGET software applied to updated models of the Virginia more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Distribution and Abundance of Least Bell's Vireos (Vireo bellii pusillus), Southwestern Willow Flycatchers (Empidonax traillii extimus), and Coastal California Gnatcatchers (Polioptila californica californica) at the Carbon Canyon Dam, Orange County, California--2025 Data Summary,' Data Report 1221, authored by Scarlett L. Howell and Barbara E. Kus. Funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under Ecosystems Mission Area--Speci more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Investigation of Fish Communities in Natural Channel Sections of the Mohawk River, New York,' Scientific Investigations Report 20265131, authored by Scott D. George, Thomas R. Sadekoski, Michael J. Darling, Barry P. Baldigo, Scott M. Wells, David B. Erway, Andrea L. Conine, Jesse C. Becker, and Kristen J. Dieterle. Prepared in cooperation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the report details boat  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Phytoplankton Responses to Experimental Nitrogen and Phosphorus Loading in the Eutrophic and Colored Caloosahatchee River, Florida,' Scientific Investigations Report 20265141, authored by Viviana Mazzei, Keith A. Loftin, Emily Karwacki, Jose V. Lopez, Lauren E. Krausfeldt, Barry H. Rosen, and Hidetoshi Urakawa. This document details the first in-situ tests of inorganic nutrient effects on river phytoplankton, addressing cyanoba more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey, under the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued 'Arsenic and Isotope Concentrations in the Lower Platte River Valley of Eastern Nebraska, early 1970s to 2023,' authored by Matthew T. Moser, Mikaela L. Cherry, and Brent M. Hall as Scientific Investigations Report 20265138. The report, prepared in cooperation with the City of Lincoln, Nebraska, analyzes arsenic levels in surface water and groundwater near Lincoln's municipal well fiel more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Field Performance Evaluation of a Bayluscide 20-Percent Suspension Concentrate Formulation,' Open-File Report 2026-1067 Version 1.1, March 2026, authored by Nadia Carmosini, Justin R. Schueller, Courtney A. Kirkeeng, Anne M. Wood, Lori A. Criger, and James A. Luoma. Prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Sea Lamprey Control Program, the report details a trial on Michigan's Indian River on October 9, 202 more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued 'A Three-Dimensional Geologic Framework Model of the Northern Great Plains Region of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming, USA,' Scientific Investigations Report 20265127, authored by Leland R. Spangler. Funded by the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, the model spans 381,000 square kilometers across four states. It integrates over 300,000 data points from wells, maps, and geophysics to map 41 stratigraph more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU and Richmond ID campus 'hot spots' following targeted traffic enforcement operation As Operation Safer Streets concludes its first phase, police commanders use new data to pinpoint the area's most dangerous intersections. By Jake Burns, VCU Police In the first three months of this year, Virginia Commonwealth University Police officers issued nearly as many traffic summons as during the enti more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, April 22 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Victory for Michigan: U.S. Supreme Court Unanimously Sides with the Great Lakes * ANN ARBOR, Mich. -Michigan celebrates a major decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, sending the long-delayed Michigan Line 5 lawsuit back to state court, where it always belonged. In a unanimous decision, led by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the court rejected Enbridge's argument to trans more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: In hopes of sharing more good karma, Harrish Ganesh heads to medical school Ganesh, a biology and bioinformatics major, worked as an EMT and founded a nonprofit during his time at VCU. Cornell University is next. By William Lineberry, Honors College Harrish Ganesh often thinks about the lesson his mom instilled in him as a kid. At the time, it was somewhat lost on him, but as he more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 23 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Medicines for alcohol use disorder can reduce patient costs and hospitalizations, according to a new study Early treatment and full care plans help patients stay healthier and avoid costly hospital stays, but many who could benefit do not receive that level of care. By A.J. Hostetler, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health New research shows that medicines des more PR

NEW YORK, April 23 -- A Better Balance, a legal advocacy organization, issued the following statement on April 22, 2026: * * * Virginia Delivers on Paid Leave, Setting National Example on Affordability in a Midterm Year Today, Virginia finalized the creation of a statewide paid family and medical leave program. With this news, Virginia became the 15th state with a paid family and medical leave program as well as the first Southern state to enact paid leave for all of its workers. The follow more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Hits the Fast Lane: Governor's Amendments on The FAST Act Accepted by General Assembly * Landmark grid reform crossed the last hurdle to becoming law today, unlocking faster, cheaper clean energy deployment across the Commonwealth RICHMOND, VA - The General Assembly accepted Governor Spanberger's amended version of the Facilitating Access to Surplus Transmission (FAST) Act more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Expert looks ahead after Virginia voters approve new congressional districts Virginia voters by a narrow margin passed a referendum allowing congressional districts to be gerrymandered in a manner that heavily favors Democrats, as a counter to Republican-skewed gerrymandering in other states that was encouraged by President Donald Trump. However, the Virginia Supreme Court could still rule the redistricting uncon more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Medical school launches first data science-focused center on immunology The new center will connect artificial intelligence, immunology, and patient care while joining the global Jeffrey Modell Foundation network. By Josh Meyer The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine dedicated the Jeffrey Modell Center for Informatics and Data Science on Tuesday, April 21, marking a milestone for the institution and a fi more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 23 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Speaker series makes science digestible for all audiences The Center for Communicating Science at Virginia Tech has created a recipe to help bridge the gap between science research and the public through its Science on Tap series. By Becca Halm The team at the Center for Communicating Science is sharing the ingredients that have made their 9-year-old Science on Tap New River Valley a success. Created more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver 2026 University Commencement address By Annie McCallum Gov. Abigail Spanberger will address Virginia Tech's Class of 2026 during University Commencement exercises on Friday, May 15, continuing the tradition of inviting new Virginia governors to deliver the address. The University Commencement ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. May 15 in Lane Stadium. A complete schedul more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * Virginians Pass Key Redistricting Initiative; HRC President Kelley Robinson: "Virginians just put anti-democracy, anti-freedom lawmakers on notice" * HRC PAC-endorsed ballot initiative will combat anti-democratic gerrymandering in Republican-led states by temporarily redrawing Virginia's congressional districts. WASHINGTON -Today, the Human Rights Campaign PAC (HRC), the nation' more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw Hosts First-Ever Federal Workforce Caucus Meeting as Fight to Rebuild Federal Government Begins * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a Co-Chair of the Federal Workforce Caucus, released the following statement on the Caucus' inaugural meeting. "I was proud to host the first official meeting of the Federal Workforce Caucus today alongside a bipartisa more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: In SASC Hearing, Kelly Highlights Shipbuilding Crisis and Autonomous Systems in the Pacific * Today, during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the current state of United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), Arizona Senator and Navy combat veteran Mark Kelly highlighted the urgency of rebuilding America's commercial maritime industrial base and how lessons from drone warfare in U more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The White House sent to the Senate on April 21, 2026, the nominations of nine individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Riley Barnes, of Texas, to be Director of the Peace Corps. Rudolph Bauer, of South Carolina, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Belize. Don Richard Berthiaume, Jr., of Virginia, to be Inspector General, Department of Justice. Sean Costello, of Alabama, to be United States Attorney f more PR