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ACC Huddle returns with comprehensive spring football preview coverage of all 17 ACC programs, April 28-May 1 on ACC Network (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ACC Huddle returns with comprehensive spring football preview coverage of all 17 ACC programs, April 28-May 1 on ACC Network * * 17 half-hour episodes to break down offseason storylines and early outlooks for the 2026 season For the second consecutive spring, ACC Network's signature studio show, ACC Huddle, will spotlight all 17 ACC football programs with dedicated more PR

ACLU Va.: Lawmakers Reject Gov. Spanberger's Attempt to Gut Legislation That Would Protect Virginia's Courthouses From ICE's Warrantless Arrests (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 23 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia issued the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Lawmakers reject Gov. Spanberger's attempt to gut legislation that would protect Virginia's courthouses from ICE's warrantless arrests Today the General Assembly rejected Gov. Spanberger's amendments to HB 650 and SB 351, legislation that Virginia lawmakers had passed to protect access to Virginia's courthouses by requiring Immigration and Customs Enforceme more PR

AFP Blasts Republican Support of Megaproject Bailout, Launches Accountability Campaign (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 23 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Blasts Republican Support of Megaproject Bailout, Launches Accountability Campaign * SPRINGFIELD, IL - Last night, the Illinois House of Representatives passed the reckless Megaproject bill, enticing wealthy developers to Illinois on taxpayers' dime. The bill passed with ten Republicans joining Democrats to put ultra-wealthy developers ahead of taxpayers. In its c more PR

AFP-NH Applauds Senate Rejection of Battery Tax (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 23 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NH Applauds Senate Rejection of Battery Tax * Concord, NH -Today, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) applauded the Senate today for rejecting HB 1602, a costly proposal that would have expanded government and driven up prices for Granite Staters. AFP-NH Deputy State Director Sarah Scott said: "Today's vote is a win for New Hampshire families and tax more PR

AFP-TN Champions Win for School Choice Expansion (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 23 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-TN Champions Win for School Choice Expansion * NASHVILLE- Americans for Prosperity Tennessee (AFP-TN) celebrated the reforms made to Senate Bill 1585 (HB1881) by the Tennessee Legislature this afternoon, in yet another game-changing win for School Choice. Reforms made in the bill remove excessive testing requirements to Educational Savings Accounts (ESAs) participan more PR

AFPI Launches Multi-part Investigation Into VA Redistricting Amendment (10)
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * AFPI launches multi-part investigation into VA redistricting amendment A Virginia Court has blocked the certification of votes on Virginia's redistricting amendment based on rules violations. But the fight for true fairness and justice in the Virginia redistricting effort is not over. The America First Policy Institute's legal team is launching a multi-part investigation to  more PR

AI 'Deal Lab' Coming Soon to UVA Law (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 23 -- The University of Virginia School of Law posted the following news: * * * AI 'Deal Lab' Coming Soon to UVA Law * A pilot program at the University of Virginia School of Law, called "Deal Lab," will provide students hands-on training in transactional law for the artificial intelligence age. The project will be akin to a science course, where students are able to apply theoretical knowledge in AI-assisted simulations, according to Professor George Geis, more PR

Air Line Pilots Association International: Canadian North Pilots Ratify Tentative Agreement (10)
MCLEAN, Virginia, April 24 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Canadian North Pilots Ratify Tentative Agreement OTTAWA, Ont.--Today, Canadian North pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), voted to ratify a tentative agreement (TA) reached with Canadian North management. Out of the 94 percent of eligible pilots who voted, 87 percent voted in favour of the new collective agreement. The three-ye more PR

Air Line Pilots Association International: Spirit Airlines Pilots Support Federal Relief Effort (10)
MCLEAN, Virginia, April 24 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Spirit Airlines Pilots Support Federal Relief Effort FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--The pilots of Spirit Airlines, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), today voiced their strong support for the Trump administration's proposed relief effort for Spirit Airlines. "Spirit is the reason so many Americans can afford to visit family, travel for work more PR

Amentum to Host Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Earnings Conference Call on May 12, 2026 (10)
GERMANTOWN, Maryland, April 23 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release: * * * Amentum to Host Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Earnings Conference Call on May 12, 2026 * CHANTILLY, VA., April 23, 2026 - Amentum (NYSE: AMTM), a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, will host a conference call on May 12, 2026 at 8:30 AM EDT to discuss financial results for the second quarter f more PR

ASMFC Begins Preparations for Atlantic Sturgeon Benchmark Stock Assessment (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 24 -- The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission issued the following news release: * * * ASMFC Begins Preparations for Atlantic Sturgeon Benchmark Stock Assessment The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has initiated a benchmark stock assessment for Atlantic sturgeon to be completed in the fall of 2028. The goals of the assessment are to evaluate the health of stocks along the Atlantic coast and inform management of this species. The Commission's stoc more PR

Beyer Hails Historic Virginia Paid Leave Law (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Hails Historic Virginia Paid Leave Law * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), today hailed the enactment of a new paid family and medical leave law in Virginia, passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday. "I am overjoyed that Virginia has joined the ranks of states guaranteeing paid leave. This is a historic step forward by Governor Spanberger and the more PR

Black College Football Poll and Black College All-American Teams Set to Debut in 2026 (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 23 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Black College Football Poll and Black College All-American Teams Set to Debut in 2026 * BIRMINGHAM, AL (April 23, 2026) - The Black College Football Poll (BCFP) and the Black College Football All-American teams will make inaugural debuts just in time for the start of the 2026 college football season as it was announced on Wednesday, April 22 nd. The Bl more PR

Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton Celebrates Grand Opening (10)
MCLEAN, Virginia, April 24 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton Celebrates Grand Opening Napa's first downtown urban resort debuts a full transformation, plus BOA Steakhouse and The Spa at Casa Mani * Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton celebrates its grand opening, following a complete, top to bottom redevelopment that transforms the property in its entirety, debu more PR

Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Mapping the Spread of Child Safety Rules (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on April 22, 2026, by Jenna Presta, senior program officer for the Tech Policy Program: * * * Mapping the Spread of Child Safety Rules After Australia introduced a social media age ban for children under 16, countries around the world are following suit. * Introduction Since Australia introduced a social media ban for under-16s in late 2025, governments around the world have begun enacting or co more PR

Chairman Jordan Requests Documents About Southern Poverty Law Center Paying Extremists (10)
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Chairman Jordan Requests Documents about Southern Poverty Law Center Paying Extremists Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) sent a letter to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) Interim CEO and President Bryan Fair demanding documents and communications regarding the SPLC paying sources and any coordination with the Bid more PR

Chesapeake Bay Program: Church's Green Transformation, Years in the Making (10)
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, April 24 -- The Chesapeake Bay Program issued the following news: * * * A church's green transformation, years in the making Parishioners have fueled the effort to add shade and manage stormwater By Will Parson A couple miles north of Washington, D.C., is the densely-populated suburb of Wheaton, Maryland. Surrounded by neighborhoods and a local park is St. Catherine Laboure Church, home to a Catholic parish founded in 1951. On a Saturday in late March, several families  more PR

Comfort Keepers Franchisee to Pay $324,200 to Resolve EEOC Charges of Pregnancy Discrimination and Unlawful Medical Inquiries (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Comfort Keepers Franchisee to Pay $324,200 to Resolve EEOC Charges of Pregnancy Discrimination and Unlawful Medical Inquiries * Caregiving company conciliates federal charge that it discriminated against new pregnant employee and violated four anti-discrimination laws FLORENCE, S.C. - Florence CK, LLC, a Comfort Keepers franchisee providing in-home caregiving in Florence, agreed to  more PR

COMM Updates - 4/22/2026 (10)
ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * COMM Updates -  * Awards  Graduate Field Administrator Joanna Alario received the Casey Moore Impact Award from the Cornell Graduate School. This award is given to a member of the administrative community who contributes to the advancement of access, equal opportunity, and success in graduate education. Recipients demonstrate this by going above and beyond in ment more PR

Common Cause: DOJ's Attack on SPLC Part of "Campaign of Intimidation" (10)
NEW YORK, April 23 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following statement on April 22, 2026: * * * Common Cause: DOJ's Attack on SPLC Part of "Campaign of Intimidation" Yesterday, President Trump continued his campaign of intimidation and coercion to weaponize the government against those whom he believes pose a threat to his political agenda. Statement of Common Cause President & CEO Virginia Kase Solomon * Common Cause, our National Governing Board, our executive team, our staff, an more PR

Common Cause: DOJ's Attack on SPLC Part of "Campaign of Intimidation" (10)
WASHINGTON, April 22 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * Common Cause: DOJ's Attack on SPLC Part of "Campaign of Intimidation" * Statement of Common Cause President & CEO Virginia Kase Solomon Common Cause, our National Governing Board, our executive team, our staff, and the more than one million members we represent across this country, stands firmly with the Southern Poverty Law Center in the face of yesterday's attack by the Department of Justi more PR

Common Cause: Voting Rights Groups Sue DOJ to Block National Voter Surveil-and-Purge Database (10)
NEW YORK, April 23 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * Voting Rights Groups Sue DOJ to Block National Voter Surveil-and-Purge Database Today, Common Cause and four individual members sued the Trump Administration to block the Department of Justice (DOJ) from illegally stockpiling millions of Americans' confidential voter data and creating a national voter database to surveil and purge voters. The complaint argues that the DOJ's actions are unc more PR

Congressman McCormick Introduces the Make DC Square Again Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman McCormick Introduces the Make DC Square Again Act * WASHINGTON \- 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 8, C more PR

Consumer Choice Center: Consumers Win With New Federal Privacy Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Choice Center, an independent, non-partisan consumer advocacy group that promotes policies fit for growth, lifestyle choice and technological innovation through research and educational outreach, issued the following news release: * * * Consumers Win With New Federal Privacy Legislation Federal preemption is the best path to consumer privacy in all 50 states Yesterday, Rep. John Joyce introduced the Securing and Establishing more PR

Consumer Choice Center: Long Overdue - Trump Rescheduling Cannabis to Schedule III (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 23 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Choice Center, an independent, non-partisan consumer advocacy group that promotes policies fit for growth, lifestyle choice and technological innovation through research and educational outreach, issued the following news release: * * * Long Overdue: Trump Rescheduling Cannabis to Schedule III In Support of the Trump Administration's Rescheduling of Cannabis as a Schedule III Drug An end to a federal log-jam that un more PR

Department of Commerce Secretary Lutnick Issues Statement Before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following remarks on April 22, 2026, by Secretary Howard Lutnick before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science: * * * Secretary Howard Lutnick's Statement Before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Van Hollen, and Members of the Subcommittee - it is an honor to join you today. Over the past 15 months, President Trump has pro more PR

DGA Chair Governor Andy Beshear Statement on Redistricting Referendum Passing in Virginia (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on April 21, 2026: * * * DGA Chair Governor Andy Beshear Statement on Redistricting Referendum Passing in Virginia Tonight, DGA Chair Governor Andy Beshear released the following statement on the redistricting referendum passing in Virginia: "Tonight, Virginia voters sent a clear message rejecting Donald Trump's attacks on our free and fair elections. The passage of this redistricting referendum is a more PR

DNC: Breaking - Virginians Vote to Safeguard Fair Elections (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * BREAKING: Virginians Vote to Safeguard Fair Elections Tonight, Virginians voted to pass the redistricting referendum and fight back against Donald Trump and Republicans' attempts to rig the congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. In election after election, the American people continue to reject Donald Trump and his toxic agenda of chaos, corruption, and skyro more PR

Empowering Students in and Out of the Classroom (10)
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 23 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Empowering Students in and Out of the Classroom * Paul Arena, an intellectual disabilities teacher at Robinson, is also a proud alumnus, a dedicated coach, and an active member of the school's community. He is committed to creating and promoting opportunities that empower students in and out of the classroom. As a strong advocate for fostering meaningful connections, Paul plays a vital role in  more PR

ESPN Events announces 2026 Shriners Children's 'Showdown at the Net' volleyball showcase (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Events announces 2026 Shriners Children's 'Showdown at the Net' volleyball showcase * * Pittsburgh, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Stanford to headline primetime doubleheader from ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort on September 9 ESPN Events will once again present the Shiners Children's 'Showdown at the Net' volleyball event, returning th more PR

FCPS This Week - April 22, 2026 (10)
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 22 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS This Week - April 22, 2026 * Middle schoolers from Lake Braddock Secondary School react after learning they won first place in the county's Battle of the Books competition. The program, created by school librarians, incorporates book trivia for students where they read a set number of books and then play games and answer questions.  FCPS Students Named Winners of National Merit Corporate more PR

First Lady Melania Trump Leads Call for Shared Commitment to Transform Lives Nationwide (10)
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The White House issued the following news on April 23, 2026: * * * First Lady Melania Trump Leads Call for Shared Commitment to Transform Lives Nationwide "I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as First Lady but understand that my persistence alone is not enough. Together, we can change people's lives for the better." First Lady Melania Trump inspired Congressional Club Members at its 113th First Lady's Luncheon. Mrs. Trump used the occasion to promote her longst more PR

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: House Republicans Unveil National Data Privacy Bill - Here's What Employers and Businesses Need to Know (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 24 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on April 23, 2026: * * * House Republicans Unveil National Data Privacy Bill: Here's What Employers and Businesses Need to Know House Republicans just introduced sweeping federal data privacy legislation yesterday that could reshape how businesses collect, store, and use personal information, aiming to finally replace a growing patchwork of state laws with a single national standard. But the bill, known as more PR

Go RVing Expands Digital Presence with High-Impact Takeovers Ahead of Summer Peak (10)
HERNDON, Virginia, April 23 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Go RVing Expands Digital Presence with High-Impact Takeovers Ahead of Summer Peak * As the RV industry gears up for the busiest travel season of the year, Go RVing is working to keep the lifestyle top-of-mind for potential travelers. Through a strategic "surround sound" digital approach, the brand has announced two major media activations: a Reddit Category Takeover on Memor more PR

Governor Spanberger Issues Proclamation for 75th Anniversary of the Moton High School Walkout (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 23 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Issues Proclamation for 75th Anniversary of the Moton High School Walkout * RICHMOND, VA - Governor Abigail Spanberger today issued a proclamation recognizing April 23, 2026, as the 75th Anniversary of the 1951 Moton High School Walkout. The proclamation honors Barbara Rose Johns and the students of Robert Russa Moton High School in Farmville, Virginia -whose co more PR

Governor Spanberger Joins Bipartisan Climate Alliance on Earth Day (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 23 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Joins Bipartisan Climate Alliance on Earth Day * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday -on Earth Day -announced Virginia's entry in the U.S. Climate Alliance, a bipartisan coalition of 24 states focused on responding to the dangers of climate change, growing America's economy, and safeguarding public health. "The impacts of climate change threaten  more PR

Griffith Announces $392,200 DOT Grant to Develop Virginia Highlands Airport (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $392,200 DOT Grant to Develop Virginia Highlands Airport * The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the Virginia Highlands Airport Commission, based in Washington County, Virginia, a $392,200 grant. The funding supports the expansion of aircraft storage space at Virginia Highlands Airport. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith ( more PR

Griffith Announces More Than $1.7 Million for Helene Relief Bridge Repair (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces More Than $1.7 Million for Helene Relief Bridge Repair * The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a Hurricane Helene-related grant to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The FEMA grant, worth $1,794,992.25, supports restoration of a public access bridge along route 859 on Grassy Ridge Road. In response to this grant notic more PR

Griffith Announces Nearly $3 Million in HHS Grants to Virginia Tech (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces Nearly $3 Million in HHS Grants to Virginia Tech * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, multiple grants that total $2,978,602. The breakdown for the grants includes: * $927,818 for Cardiovascular Diseases Research * $360,632 for Cancer Treatment Research * $390,069 for Biomedical Research and more PR

Hampton University Students Selected for Prestigious White House Correspondents' Association Scholarships, Honored on National Stage (10)
HAMPTON, Virginia, April 23 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Hampton University Students Selected for Prestigious White House Correspondents' Association Scholarships, Honored on National Stage * President Donald J. Trump expected to attend 2026 WHCA dinner, marking his first time accepting as sitting president. HAMPTON, Va. - Two seniors from Hampton University's Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications are heading to Washington after earning one of jour more PR

House Education & Workforce Committee Ranking Member Scott to Labor Department: Finish Investigation Into Chavez-DeRemer and 'Preserve All Documents' (10)
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Scott to Labor Department: Finish Investigation into Chavez-DeRemer and 'Preserve All Documents' "Any agency employee who 'willfully and unlawfully conceals, removes, mutilates, obliterates, falsifies, or destroys' a federal record is subject to fines and/or imprisonment." * Following the resignation of former Secretary of Labor Lo more PR

ICE Arrests Illegal Alien Charged with Possessing Child Pornography Who Was Released by Sanctuary Fairfax County (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Arrests Illegal Alien Charged with Possessing Child Pornography Who Was Released by Sanctuary Fairfax County * Fairfax County refused to honor an ICE detainer and released this criminal back onto the streets WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested an illegal a more PR

ICYMI: AFP-OH Calls for Ohio Leadership in Nuclear Generation in Town Hall w/State Legislators, Industry Leaders (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 23 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-OH Calls for Ohio Leadership in Nuclear Generation in Town Hall w/State Legislators, Industry Leaders * PERRY, OH - In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) held a policy roundtable on Monday with members of the state legislature, business leaders and energy policy experts to discuss the importance of creating energy abundance and afforda more PR

Indiana University Media School: Naremore Publishes Book, Reflects on Career in Film Memoir, Critique (10)
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, April 24 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * Naremore publishes new book, reflects on career in film memoir, critique Sofia Gruionu A noted scholar in film history, theory, and genre, Chancellor's Professor Emeritus James Naremore's early writings were centered on modern British literature. He soon moved to writing on film, becoming an expert on film noirs and directors like Orson Welles. Most recently, his latest book, "The Haunted Cine more PR

International Independent Fraud Expert Westbrooks Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations released the following written testimony by Robert A. Westbrooks, international independent fraud and anticorruption expert, and former director of the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee, from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Fraud Prevention: Understanding Fraud in Federally Funded Programs Run by the States": * * * Chairman Sessions, Ranking Member Mfume, Members of the Subcomm more PR

Julie Sibbing to Serve as Vice President of Land Stewardship Programs (10)
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, April 23 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Julie Sibbing to Serve as Vice President of Land Stewardship Programs * RESTON, Va. -Conservation advocate and leader Julie Sibbing will serve as the National Wildlife Federation's new vice president of land stewardship programs. In this role, Sibbing will lead NWF's established and growing work to recover wildlife, restore habitat, conserve and restore public l more PR

Kaine Introduces Legislation to Retain Air Force Pilots and Aircrew (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Introduces Legislation to Retain Air Force Pilots and Aircrew * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) in introducing the Retention Enhancements for Tactical Aircrew Initiative (RETAIN) Act and Fighter Aircrew Career Flexibility Act, bipartisan legislation that would help preserv more PR

Kaine Unveils Amendments to Republican Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Unveils Amendments to Republican Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Budget Committee, unveiled his amendments to Senate Republicans' Fiscal Year 2026 budget resolution in an attempt to improve the bill, which currently tees up yet another massive increase in spending for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (IC more PR

Leading Disability Organizations: Delaying Digital Accessibility is Unacceptable (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Association of People with Disabilities posted the following news release: * * * Leading Disability Organizations: Delaying Digital Accessibility is Unacceptable A broad coalition of disability rights organizations is expressing our unequivocal opposition: the Department of Justice's Interim Final Rule extending the compliance deadline for the Title II digital accessibility rule is unacceptable and undermines timely access to digital services for people wi more PR

Leonardo DRS Introduces Rugged 2kVA UPS for Mission-Critical Power Protection in Harsh Shipboard Environments (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 24 -- Leonardo DRS, a company that says it provides advanced defense technology to U.S. national security customers and allies around the world, issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Leonardo DRS Introduces Rugged 2kVA UPS for Mission-Critical Power Protection in Harsh Shipboard Environments Leonardo DRS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRS) announced today it is introducing a new 2 kVA AC Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) in the company's uninterruptible power  more PR

Littler Issues Commentary: Acting Attorney General Issues New DEA Order Reclassifying Some Marijuana Products as Schedule III Controlled Substances, Available by Prescription (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 24 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 23, 2026, by shareholders Nancy N. Delogu and Jennifer Chierek Znosko: * * * Acting Attorney General Issues New DEA Order Reclassifying Some Marijuana Products as Schedule III Controlled Substances, Available by Prescription New Order and Anticipated Regulation Have Significant Workplace Implications * With the stroke of a pen, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a new "final order"  more PR

Meet one of the media's 'non-criminals': ICE Washington arrests ANOTHER illegal alien fugitive wanted for murder (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Meet one of the media's 'non-criminals': ICE Washington arrests ANOTHER illegal alien fugitive wanted for murder * WOODBRIDGE, Va. -ICE Washington, D.C. officers announced the arrest of Idalia Isabel Morales-Mejia -a criminal illegal alien wanted in El Salvador for aggravated homicide and a documented associate of the violent MS-13 gang -April 22. "I more PR

MEMO: Voters of Color and Young Voters Power YES Campaign to Victory in VA, Foreshadowing Their Role in a Democratic Win in November (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * MEMO: Voters of Color and Young Voters Power YES Campaign to Victory in VA, Foreshadowing Their Role in a Democratic Win in November * DCCC MEMORANDUM To: Interested Parties From: Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Date: April 23, 2026 Subject: Voters of Color and Young Voters Power YES Campaign to Victory in VA, Foreshadowing Their Role in a Democratic Win in more PR

National Wildlife Federation, LG Mark Earth Day with focus on Recovering Wildlife, Reconnecting with Nature (10)
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, April 23 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * National Wildlife Federation, LG Mark Earth Day with focus on Recovering Wildlife, Reconnecting with Nature * ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. -For the third consecutive year, LG Electronics the brand synonymous with Life's Good, transformed their campus into a nature sanctuary with an array of conservation activities fueled by brave optimism. From earning Bergen County's more PR

NCUA Seeks Comment on Enhancing and Streamlining Data Collection (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 23 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Seeks Comment on Enhancing and Streamlining Data Collection * Alexandria, VA (April 23, 2026) -The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) today announced a Request for Information (RFI) on opportunities to enhance and streamline NCUA's data collections. Specifically, this RFI seeks input from credit unions on data collected through the 5300 Call Report, 5310 Corporate more PR

NYCEDC Awards $7 Million Capital Investment to CUNY to Build Green Workforce Training Facilities at Several Colleges Across New York City (10)
NEW YORK, April 23 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * NYCEDC Awards $7 Million Capital Investment to CUNY to Build Green Workforce Training Facilities at Several Colleges Across New York City The $7M Capital Investment Will Strengthen CUNY-to-Career Pipelines, Directly Benefiting Six CUNY Campuses Across All Five Boroughs Funding Will Support New and Upgraded Green Infrastructure and Training Facilities at CUNY Campuses, more PR

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals: Virginia Passes Landmark, First-Ever Captive-Exotic Wildlife Mother-Infant Protection Law (10)
NORFOLK, Virginia, April 24 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * Virginia Passes Landmark, First-Ever Captive-Exotic Wildlife Mother-Infant Protection Law Richmond, Va. - Today, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed Senate Bill 344 and House Bill 112, a groundbreaking piece of legislation that cracks down on roadside zoos and shady animal dealers. The new law, the first of its kind in the U.S., prohibits separating captive-born exo more PR

Post-pandemic cycling boom in major cities, as cyclist safety improved thanks to more and better cycling infrastructure (10)
LONDON, England, April 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, posted the following news release: * * * Post-pandemic cycling boom in major cities, as cyclist safety improved thanks to more and better cycling infrastructure * Findings of new study - released as fuel prices for motor vehicles soar internationally - include fatality rates dropping, per 10 million trips, by 88% in Paris, 82% in London and 62% in New York City Peer-reviewed Data/statistical a more PR

Rep. Subramanyam Introduces Bipartisan Package to Support First Responders and Law Enforcement Officers (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Introduces Bipartisan Package to Support First Responders and Law Enforcement Officers * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) has introduced two bipartisan bills, the Peer Support for Our First Responders Act and the Public Safety UAS Readiness Act, to better support our law enforcement officers and first responders. "The mental health crisis among more PR

Republican Party of Virginia Chairman Ryer Issues Statement on Results of Gerrymandering Referendum (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 21 -- The Republican Party of Virginia posted the following statement on the results of the gerrymandering referendum: * * * Chairman Jeff Ryer Statement on Results of Gerrymandering Referendum I know we are disappointed by tonight's result. Evidently, a sufficient number of Virginians trusted the blatantly dishonest language the Democrats placed on the ballot to make our Commonwealth the most severely gerrymandered state in the nation. Despite this result, I am ver more PR

Republicans Are Having a Meltdown Now That They've Realized Their Redistricting Scheme Has Blown Up in Their Face (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Republicans Are Having a Meltdown Now That They've Realized Their Redistricting Scheme Has Blown Up in Their Face * After suffering another redistricting defeat in Virginia this week, Republicans are freaking out and sniping at each other that their corrupt scheme to rig the midterms has backfired. Instead of helping Republicans, it's become a toxic political problem supercharging more PR

Rising STAR Awards Honor Student Leaders (10)
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, April 23 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Rising STAR Awards Honor Student Leaders * Galloway, N.J. -Stockton University students were honored for their academic achievements, leadership and positive impact on the community at the second annual Rising STAR Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 14. The Rising STAR Awards Ceremony is hosted by the Student Transition, Access and Retention (STAR) branch of Student Affairs, which encompasses the offices  more PR

Safety Can't Wait: ATA's Push to Modernize Drug Testing Protocols (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 23 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Safety Can't Wait: ATA's Push to Modernize Drug Testing Protocols * Key Highlights:  * Outdated federal drug testing standards rely on urine testing, leaving the system vulnerable to cheating and undermining highway safety. * ATA has long supported the adoption of hair and oral fluid testing. These are proven, science-based solutions. * With growing supp more PR

Scott Statement on the Passing of Congressman David Scott (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on the Passing of Congressman David Scott * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman David Scott (GA-13): "I am saddened to learn of the passing of Congressman David Scott. David was a dedicated public servant who spent decades fighting for Georgia families, farmers, workers, and communities too often left  more PR

Senior enlisted leaders emphasize partnership as cornerstone of space superiority (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 23 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * Senior enlisted leaders emphasize partnership as cornerstone of space superiority * COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AFNS) - In a panel discussion at the 41st Space Symposium on April 15, senior enlisted leaders from the United States and Canada asserted that robust partnerships with industry, allies, and technology partners are fundamental to maintaining a competitive advantage in the space domain. The discussi more PR

Southern Environmental Law Center: Report Casts Doubt on Alleged Need for Controversial Gas Pipeline Projects (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 23 (TNSrpt) -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Report casts doubt on alleged need for controversial gas pipeline projects Analysis finds public record does not support 'demand' for $5.2 billion gas expansion * WASHINGTON - A new report by London Economics International LLC (LEI) casts serious doubt on the alleged need for two massive methane gas pipeline projects in the Southeast--Southern Natural Gas's South Sy more PR

Subcommittee Ranking Member Courtney Issues Statement at Hearing on Revitalizing Shipbuilding, Maritime Industrial Base (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, issued the following opening statement on April 22, 2026, at a joint hearing of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces and House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation entitled "Revitalizing Shipbuilding and the Maritime Industrial Base": * * * Thank you, Chairman Kelly, and thank  more PR

Task Force Studying CNU's Location and Growth Offers Update on Progress (10)
NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, April 22 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news: * * * Task Force Studying CNU's Location and Growth Offers Update on Progress By Jim Hanchett The following is a statement released on April 20, 2026 by the Shoe Lane Joint Task Force established by Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones and Christopher Newport University President William G. Kelly. The Task Force is studying the historical actions surrounding the removal of the historic Shoe Lane communi more PR

UMW Theatre Steps Into the Spotlight With BFA in Performing Arts (10)
FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, April 24 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Theatre Steps Into the Spotlight With New BFA in Performing Arts By Sarah Hertz Mahoney Students in the University of Mary Washington theatre program already bring plays and musicals to life each year -- performing on stage, designing costumes and sets, managing productions and collaborating behind the scenes. The work has earned them national recognition. For three consecutive years more PR

University of Virginia: Q&A - Who's Responsible When AI Makes Mistakes? (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 23 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on April 22, 2026, by Davene Wasser with David Danks, professor in the Department of Philosophy: * * * Q&A: Who's responsible when AI makes mistakes? What happens when artificial intelligence gets it wrong? From self-driving cars to medical tools, rapid advances in AI are raising new ethical and legal concerns. University of Virginia professor David Danks is uniquely positioned to speak about what happ more PR

USDA Designates 40 North Carolina Counties as Natural Disaster Areas with Four Contiguous Counties in Georgia (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates 40 North Carolina Counties as Natural Disaster Areas with Four Contiguous Counties in Georgia * This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be  more PR

UVA Health Culpeper Celebrated with Multiple 2026 Best of the Best Awards (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 23 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * UVA Health Culpeper Celebrated with Multiple 2026 Best of the Best Awards * UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center and several of its physicians and services have been recognized in the Culpeper Times 2026 "Best of the Best" awards, reflecting strong community support and trust across a wide range of healthcare specialties. This year's honorees include: The annual "Best of the Best"  more PR

Va. A.G. Jones: Republican National Committee vs. Koski Tazewell County Circuit Court Injunction (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 24 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on April 23, 2026: * * * Republican National Committee v. Koski Tazewell County Circuit Court Injunction Attorney General Jay Jones today made the following statement on the injunction issued by the Tazewell County Circuit Court in Republican National Committee v. Koski. "My office will immediately file an appeal in the Court of Appeals. As I said last night, Virginia voters have spoken, and an more PR

VCU Artist's Planetary Sculpture Adds Blue Whales From New Zealand (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 24 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU artist's planetary sculpture adds blue whales from New Zealand 'Twelve Earths' by Michael Jones McKean continues to circle the globe. By Drew Thompson First was the cluster of astronomical observatories in Chile, followed by the Paleolithic burial site in Portugal. Next came the meteorite impact crater in Germany. Now, Virginia Commonwealth University sculptor Michael Jones McKean, whose ar more PR

VDOE Announces the 2025-2026 Virginia Principals of Distinction (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 23 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * VDOE Announces the 2025-2026 Virginia Principals of Distinction * : April 23, 2026 Contact: communications@doe.virginia.gov RICHMOND, Va -The Virginia Department of Education announced today the recipients of the 2025-2026 Virginia Principals of Distinction, the first-year completion of a recognition and professional development program. This program is made in partnership with  more PR

Vindman Joins 12 Members in Calling for Immediate Investigation into Force Protection Failures That Led to the Deaths of Six U.S. Service Members in Kuwait (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Joins 12 Members in Calling for Immediate Investigation into Force Protection Failures That Led to the Deaths of Six U.S. Service Members in Kuwait * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representative Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today joined 12 of his fellow House Democratic Veterans colleagues in a letter demanding an immediate investigation into force protection failures that led to the deaths of six U more PR

Virginia Commonwealth University: Class of 2026 - Esse Foka Nzaha Digs Into the Immigrant Diet Paradox (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 24 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Esse Foka Nzaha digs into the immigrant diet paradox The Benin native and Ph.D. candidate in epidemiology embraces the individual and community impact of public health. By Konrad Solberg Like many researchers, Esse Foka Nzaha found her calling when she noticed an interesting dilemma: in her case, the health impact of the food that immigrants eat. When Foka Nzaha came to the Unit more PR

Virginia Tech: Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture Receives Extension, Expands Enrollment (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 24 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture receives extension, expands enrollment With 1,800 farms and 475,000 acres enrolled, the program gains time to deepen impact and broaden access for producers. By Samantha Wright Jameson A Virginia Tech-led initiative helping farmers adopt climate-smart practices will continue through 2027 after receiving a one-year extension from the U.S. Department of Agriculture ( more PR

Virginia: Lawmakers Reject Governor's Amendments to Marijuana Sales Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Virginia: Lawmakers Reject Governor's Amendments to Marijuana Sales Bill * Richmond, VA: Lawmakers rejected amendments proposed by Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger that sought to significantly alter rules surrounding the proposed sale and enforcement of marijuana. The Governor's amendments to SB 542 | HB 642 repeal multiple provisions of the more PR

Volkswagen Delivers Grand Prize Golf GTI From 'Drivers Wanted' Campaign (10)
HERNDON, Virginia, April 24 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release: * * * Volkswagen delivers grand prize Golf GTI from 'Drivers wanted' campaign * A series of invitations within Volkswagen's new chapter of a classic campaign rewarded Big Game viewers and social media users * Grand prize of 2026 Golf GTI awarded along with additional VW-themed items and experiences * Reston, VA -- Volkswagen of America recently awarded select individuals that interacted with its r more PR

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Introduces 'The Devil's Martini,' Inspired by "The Devil Wears Prada 2" (10)
MCLEAN, Virginia, April 24 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Introduces 'The Devil's Martini,' Inspired by "The Devil Wears Prada 2" A new cocktail by award winning mixology authority and Waldorf Astoria New York beverage partner, Jeff Bell, debuting nationwide this spring * Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is marking the moment with the debut of The Devil's Martini, a fashion-forward new cocktail created by award-winning  more PR

Waldorf Astoria New York Unveils 'Devilishly Chic Getaway' Inspired by "The Devil Wears Prada 2" (10)
MCLEAN, Virginia, April 24 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on APril 2,3 2026: * * * Waldorf Astoria New York Unveils 'Devilishly Chic Getaway' Inspired by "The Devil Wears Prada 2" The transformed hotel invites guests to live like a fashion editor with a new curated experience featuring personalized shopping and the glamour of Peacock Alley * Waldorf Astoria New York announced today the launch of the "Devilishly Chic Getaway," a curated overnight escape design more PR

Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to End Trump's Attacks on Mail-In Voting (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to End Trump's Attacks on Mail-In Voting * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA), Gary Peters (D-MI), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and 35 of their Senate colleagues in introducing the Absentee and Mail Voter Protection (Absentee MVP) Act, legislation to block President Donald Trump's efforts more PR

Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Raise Concerns About Forest Service Reorganization (10)
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Raise Concerns About Forest Service Reorganization * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and 29 of their colleagues in a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture raising concerns about the reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service. The Administration's  more PR

Wittman Congratulates Winners of Virginia's First District 2025 Congressional App Challenge (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Congratulates Winners of Virginia's First District 2025 Congressional App Challenge * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) met with the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Virginia's First District. The winning app, TroopCompanion, was developed by students Faribah Nuha, Jay Chauhan, Obaloluwa Ogunade, and Jack Gardner of Deep Run High School in Gl more PR

Wittman Hosts Working Families Tax Cuts Roundtable (10)
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Hosts Working Families Tax Cuts Roundtable * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted a roundtable to discuss how the Working Families Tax Cuts delivers real, tangible relief to constituents while grounding the policy in lived experiences. "It was a privilege to hear first-hand how the Working Families Tax Cuts are making a real difference in the lives of more PR