STORRS, Connecticut, April 24 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * 2026 UConn Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients * From business success to the National Science Foundation, from policymaking in Hartford to the world's most popular YouTube sneaker channel, from the Chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation to the President of the Rwanda Academy of Sciences, the honored guests of UConn's commencement ceremonies bring a wealth of experience more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 25 -- Meals On Wheels America issued the following news on April 24, 2026: * * * 40 Senators Support Seniors by Signing Letter Encouraging Doubling of Funding for the Older Americans Act in FY2027 Meals on Wheels America President and CEO Ellie Hollander today issued the following statement in response to a Dear Colleague letter championed by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) urging the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 25 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Holds Roundtable to Promote Fair Housing in Virginia Event facilitated dialogue and highlighted partnerships between government agencies, advocacy organizations, and impacted community members * Attorney General Jay Jones held a roundtable to advance fair housing for all in the Commonwealth on April 21, 2026, at the VCU Health Hub in Richm more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 24 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * ABYC Announces Outstanding Technician Award Winners * The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced the recipients of its 2026 Outstanding Technician Awards during International Marine Service Technician Week, held April 20-24. Sponsored by CWR Wholesale Distribution, the ABYC awards recognize 10 technicians for exceptional customer service, techni more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 24 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Moves To Permanently Block President Trump's Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting, Exerting Federal Control Over Elections * Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general, along with the Governor of Pennsylvania, in filing a motion for summary judgment in their ongoing challenge to President Trump's Execu more PR

LANSING, Michigan, April 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Opposes Federal Effort to Strip Housing Support for Mixed-Status Immigrant Households * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter (PDF) opposing a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that would prohibit mixed-status families -families comprised of at le more PR

RESTON, Virginia, April 24 -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics posted the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * AIAA AVIATION Forum 2026 to Showcase Next Generation Flight Technologies AIAA announced its program for AIAA AVIATION Forum 2026, 8-12 June, Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego, Calif. This year's theme, "From Velocity to Altitude - Accelerating Toward Tomorrow," captures the acceleration of aviation technology. "Next generation technologies are reshap more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Judge Just Stopped Virginia Redistricting By Jordan Sekulow Less than 24 hours after one of the most gerrymandered redistricting maps ever narrowly passed in a ballot measure fraught with legal issues, Virginia Judge Jack Hurley blocked the state from using the new congressional map. Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones plans to appeal the ruling IMMEDIATELY, and the Virginia state Supreme Court  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity Statement on Jones Act Waiver Extension * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Earlier today, President Trump announced that he is extending his waiver of the Jones Act by another 90 days. Brent Gardner, Chief Government Affairs Officer and Senior Vice President for Americans for Prosperity, praised the president's actions in the following statement: "The Presi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Liberty Landscape Sup more PR

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * List of 50+ Companies and Foundations Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 54. As documented below at least 54 companies, foundations and individuals have announced contributions to the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also k more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 24 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA's Statement on Partial Reclassification of Marijuana * Following action by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana, American Trucking Associations Vice President of Safety Policy Brenna Lyles issued this statement:  "We are reviewing DEA's announcement and assessing what near more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Moves to Permanently Block President Trump's Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting, Exerting Control over Elections * Coalition seeks final ruling after filing lawsuit earlier this month to challenge unlawful executive order OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general, along with the Governor of P more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Effort to Dismantle Fair Employment Opportunities for Blind Workers * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief in support of a challenge to the U.S. Department of Education's decision to exempt the U.S. Army from the Randolph-Sheppard Act (RSA), which provides  more PR

ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Defending States' Gambling Laws Against Prediction Markets * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting Massachusetts' lawsuit against the prediction market platform Kalshi for illegally offering sports betting in violation  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS PROGRAM FOR BLIND AMERICANS FROM FEDERAL OVERREACH * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 17 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's erosion of a long-established, successful program offering economic opportunities to blind Americans. The Randolph-Sheppa more PR

SALEM, Oregon, April 24 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Moves to Permanently Block President Trump's Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting, Exerting Control over Elections * AG Rayfield: "President Trump wants to turn letter carriers into election gatekeepers." Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 23 other attorneys general, along with the Governor of Pennsylvania have asked a federal court to permanen more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 24 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Auburn University Has One Of The Nation's Most Outstanding Student Construction Chapters, According To National Association * Associated General Contractors of America Also Names Chapters at the University of Kentucky, Oklahoma State University & Boise State University Winners of its Annual Contest Recognizing the Most Successful AGC Student Chapters  more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, April 24 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Biology majors named Goldwater Scholars Two Radford University honors biology majors have earned one of the nation's most prestigious undergraduate research awards. Senior Grace Parton of Christiansburg, Virginia, and sophomore Trinity Roberts were named 2026 Goldwater Scholars, placing them among just over 400 recipients selected from nearly 1,500 top STEM sophomores and juniors nationwide. The schol more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, April 24 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom College Professors Present at Conference in Budapest * Christendom College professors Dr. Bracy Bersnak, Dr. Nicolas McAfee, Dr. William Hannegan, and Dr. Alex Taylor traveled to Budapest this past month to present papers at an academic conference hosted by the Association for the Renewal of Catholic Political and Social Thought. Addressing topics such as democracy, the nation-state, and conte more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 22 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on April 21, 2026: * * * A New Era Begins at Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus Renovation introduces striking new design, delectable dining and dynamic social spaces * ISTANBUL, Turkiye - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today unveils the reimagined Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus, marking a bold step forward for Istanbul's most iconic hotel overlooking the Bosphorus. As the longest serving Hilton hotel outside of the Americas, t more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 24 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS Named One of the Best Communities for Music Education for 2026 by NAMM * Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has been honored by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation as one of the Best Communities for Music Education. Now in its 27th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation recognizes districts that show exceptional dedication to providing acce more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * FEMA Approves More Than $4.4 Million to Support Recovery in the Mid-Atlantic Philadelphia, Pa. -- Today, FEMA announced over $4.4 million in funding to support recovery for past disasters in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia for Public Assistance projects. Through Public Assistance, FEMA empowers state and local communities to recove more PR

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The White House issued the following news on April 24, 2026: * * * First Lady Melania Trump Unveils New Beehive on South Lawn First Lady Melania Trump announced the expansion of the White House honey program with the addition of a newly installed and fully functioning beehive on the South Lawn. Hand-crafted by a local artisan in the image of the White House, the beautiful, new hive will add two new bee colonies to the existing two colonies that already produce the sign more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 25 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on April 24, 2026: * * * Virginia Compliance Alert: 7 Key Legislative Changes Employers Can't Ignore Keeping up with employment law changes is a constant challenge for employers, especially as states continue to expand and refine workplace requirements. Virginia is no exception, and under its new governor, the state legislature has passed a host of changes that impact employers. We'll break down the new re more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 25 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * Full Transcript: Veteran News Executive Tammy Haddad for "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with veteran news executive Tammy Haddad for "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" Tammy Haddad: This dinner is so important because on this weekend, all of these folks are talking to each other. They don't really get the chance to do that. Dasha Burns: Hello, h more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 24 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces Planning Grant to Support Piedmont Food, Beverage, & Agritourism * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today awarded a Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) Fund Planning Grant to support marketing for locally-grown food and beverage businesses across the five counties of the Northern Piedmont region. The $34,949 grant w more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 24 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Higher Seeds Advance on Opening Day of CIAA Women's Tennis Championship * ETTRICK, Va. (Apr. 24, 2026 ) - The higher seeds advanced with authority on the opening day of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) Women's Tennis Championship, as all four quarterfinal matchups ended in 4-0 decisions. Bluefield State University opened the c more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, April 24 -- Radford University issued the following Highlander Highlights wrap up for the week of April 20, 2026: * * * Radford senior is ALL IN on campus voting efforts Radford University senior political science major Devin VanDyke has been selected to the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge 2026 Student Voting Honor Roll. VanDyke joins 168 students from across the United States who were selected for their impact on nonpartisan voter engagement. At Radford, VanDyke ser more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 25 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton To More than Double its Portfolio in Morocco with New Signings and Debut of Waldorf Astoria Rabat Sale * Hilton plans to open 15 new hotels in Morocco across ten brands * Momentum continues across Hilton's luxury brands with the opening of the first Waldorf Astoria in Morocco, alongside continued growth across its lifestyle, mid-scale and upscale categories. * Hilton is expected to creat more PR

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, April 25 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * Board of Visitors summary of actions and discussions The James Madison University Board of Visitors met Friday, April 24, 2026, in the Festival Conference and Student Center. The following is a summary of actions taken by the Board and key areas of discussion at the Board meeting: The consent agenda was approved, which included the minutes of Feb. 13, 2026, March 23, 2026, and April 15, 2026. Acce more PR

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, April 25 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * JMU Board of Visitors endorses The Madison Promise, charting a bold course toward 2032 and 2040 Board of Visitors also approves 2027 Campus Master Plan advancing campus development SUMMARY: JMU's Board of Visitors on Friday formally endorsed "The Madison Promise: JMU 2032 Strategic Plan," a bold, community-driven vision guided by a cornerstone commitment to students and Virginia that sets a course  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news wrapup, This Week in Climate Action - April 24, 2026: * * * TQUOTES OF THE WEEK: "We must ensure that Trump's friends in the oil and gas industry aren't taking advantage of the chaos to rake in record profits at the expense of hard-working American families." -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (NV) on the introduction of the Fair and Transparent Gas Prices Act which would protect consumers more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 20 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Los Angeles Business Journal Names McGuireWoods' Sabrina Beldner to "Top 100 Lawyers" Class The Los Angeles Business Journal named McGuireWoods partner Sabrina A. Beldner in its 2026 class of "Top 100 Lawyers of Los Angeles." The honorees were recognized at an awards reception April 16, 2026, and profiled in the LABJ. National and international companies consider Beldner their go-to counsel for more PR

MANCHESTER, England, April 24 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Manchester conference provides fresh perspectives on Falklands/Malvinas conflict * The University of Manchester has hosted a major international conference examining the legacy of the Falklands/Malvinas Conflict, bringing together leading experts, veterans and students from both sides for two days of discussion and reflection. Held on 16-17 April, the event explored the enduring significa more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 20 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods London Lawyers Named in the Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales Seven lawyers from McGuireWoods' London office were named to the Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales, a prestigious honor supported by the Law Society, the Bar Council, all major pro bono organizations and the Attorney General's Pro Bono Committee. The list is under the patronage of The Lady Chief Just more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 25 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Leads Multistate Coalition in Filing Amicus Brief Defending Program That Expands Economic Opportunity for Blind Americans Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is leading a multistate coalition of 17 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Taylor v. U.S. Department of Education, supporting a federal lawsuit challenging a decision by t more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 25 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Susan J. Lane: Gratitude and Giving Susan Lane of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, has made a transformational gift of $1.5 million to the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Michigan Medicine. The mother of two has been a longtime patient of the department as well as a dedicated donor. Her latest gift will establish the Lane Family  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 24 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * NASEO Launches State and Industry Collaborative to Support Implementation of Advanced Grid Optimization Technologies By Camille Norton On March 25, 2026, at the NASEO State Transmission Summit, NASEO announced the launch of the NASEO Grid Optimization Task Force, a new collaboration among State Energy Offices, private-sector partners, and other subject-matter experts to identi more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 20 -- The National School Boards Association issued the following news release: * * * National School Boards Association and Go Green Initiative Announce Winners of $45,000 Indoor Air Quality Grants Winners Represent Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Washington * During the NSBA 2026 Annual Conference, the National School Boards Association (NSBA) and the Go Green Initiative announced ten winn more PR

CENTENNIAL, Colorado, April 25 -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association posted the following news release: * * * NCBA Members Bring Cattle Industry Priorities to Washington During Legislative Conference The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA), and its nationwide network of state affiliates, concluded its 2026 Legislative Conference this week, bringing together cattle producers from across the country to advocate for policy solutions that strengthen America's cattle industry and r more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 24 (TNSrep) -- The National Alliance for Care at Home issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * New Research Shows Earlier Hospice Election Could Save Medicare Over $1 Billion Annually Five-day shift in timing could generate substantial savings while improving end-of-life care * A new analysis commissioned by the Research Institute for Home Care (the Institute) reveals that if Medicare beneficiaries elected hospice care just five days earlier,  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NSWCDD graduates first students from in-house Wartime Readiness Short Course * The U.S. Navy, in times of competition, conflict, and contingency or combat operations, leverages Maritime Operations Centers to equip commanders and staff with the resources needed to execute responsibilities as a component, Fleet and/or Maritime Component Commander. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division is applying t more PR

NEW YORK, April 20 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * NYCEDC, CFDA Announce Continuation of Fashion Manufacturing Initiative Through New Local Production Fund Program Connects Local Manufacturers with Brands Strengthening New York City's Garment Manufacturing Industry and Supporting Tariff Challenges $1.7 Million Combined Investment from NYCEDC and CFDA, with Industry Partners * Today, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYC more PR

LONDON, England, April 24 (TNSjou) -- Taylor and Francis Group issued the following news: * * * 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 * Cycling in some of the world's largest cities has continued to increase sinc more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Protect Our Care issued the following statement on April 23, 2026: * * * STATEMENT: After a Health Care Election, Gov. Spanberger Expands Health Care Through Momnibus While Republicans Hike Costs and Rip Away Coverage in Washington, Spanberger Delivers Critical Care to Moms * Yesterday, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed the Momnibus into law, a package of bills to improve health care coverage for mothers and babies, especially those of color. The United St more PR

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, April 24 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Record Number of Embry-Riddle Students Present Research at Campus Forums and at National Conference * Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University student researchers set a record in the number of projects presented at the university's spring research forums and also showcased their work on a national stage. Many projects focused on space, including studies of microgravity on bacteria, materia more PR

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * Rep. Norcross Files Discharge Petition for Bipartisan Bill to Speed Up First Contracts for New Unions Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced that he has filed a discharge petition for the Faster Labor Contracts Act. The bill will speed up the process of finalizing a first contract between a newly certi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:26-cv-03408; S.D.N.Y. filed Apr. 24, 2026): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jay S. Lucas and Lucas Brand Equity, LLC, No. 1:26-cv-03408 (S.D.N.Y. filed Apr. 24, 2026) On April 24, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed fraud charges against Jay S. Lucas and Lucas Brand Equity, LLC ("LBE"), an unregistered investment adviser Lucas controlled, for allegedly makin more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * SEEC Decries Republican Attacks on Bedrock Environmental and Wildlife Laws * The leaders of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), including Co-Chairs Reps. Doris Matsui, Mike Quigley, and Paul Tonko and Vice Chairs Reps. Don Beyer, Suzanne Bonamici, Sean Casten, Mike Levin, and Chellie Pingree, released the following statement in response to the House passage of the Reliable  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10 a.m. on April 30, 2026, at 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Nominees * Mr. John Breslow, of Arizona, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Cyprus * Mr. Fleet White, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Political-Military Affairs) * Mr. Todd Steggerda, of Virginia, to be Representative  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 24 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * SHAW UNIVERSITY'S SERENA TELUWO HEADLINES 2026 ALL-CIAA WOMEN'S TENNIS HONORS * PETERSBURG, VA (April 24, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) announced its 2026 Women's Tennis All-Conference Team and individual award winners on Friday, recognizing the conference's top performers following an outstanding season of competition.  more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 22 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Signia by Hilton Indianapolis Now Accepting Reservations for February 2027 The 800 room hotel will include seven dining experiences, a premium wellness and fitness center, and Indiana's largest ballroom * INDIANAPOLIS - The new-build, 800-room Signia by Hilton Indianapolis, the city's tallest hotel and the Indiana Convention Center's newest headquarters hotel, is now accepting reservations for s more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 24 (TNSrep) -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * South Carolina Post-Helene Energy and Communication Resilience Report By Sarah Trent, NASEO The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (DOE CESER) in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), ICF, and the Savannah River National Laboratory, released a comprehensive report examining how Hurrican more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 24 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Stitching together creativity and community at W&M's costume shop * The following story originally appeared on the website for the W&M College of Arts & Sciences. - Ed. Dominic DiNunzio '28 begins every costume project by sketching a pattern. DiNunzio, who began volunteering in the William & Mary costume shop during the first semester of his first year, is now first hand, the lead assistant responsible  more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 24 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * TBI Field Assessment Program could revolutionize brain trauma treatment * Team members with the Defense Health Agency's Operational Medical Systems program management office routinely engage with military medical providers, industry partners, and stakeholders from across the Department of War to refine their product development strategies. For OPMED's Warfighter Readiness, Performance, and Brain  more PR

BELLEVUE, Washington, April 24 [Category: Sociological] -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, posted the following news release: * * * The 'I's are dotted, the 'T's' crossed. Virginians Will Be Able to Access Paid Family and Medical Leave Beginning in 2028. * Statement from Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, Executive Director and CEO of MomsRising, the online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and thei more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48179) on April 22, 2026, entitled "Tickets for Live Entertainment Events:" (Continued fromPart 1 of 2) * * * Selected Legislative Options Some Members of the 118th and 119th Congresses have introduced bills related to ticketing services for live events. The provisions in some of these bills aimed to increase protections for consumers by, for example, increasing transparency about the tick more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, April 24 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release on April 23, 2026: * * * TowBoatUS Cedar Creek Reservoir Opens to Meet Growing Demand on One of Texas' Largest Lakes Capt. Michael Tucker continues Texas on-water assistance service expansion with third TowBoatUS port * TRINIDAD, Texas - Capt. Michael Tucker has just added his third port, TowBoatUS Cedar Creek Reservoir, to his growing portfolio of Texas lakes that he services as part of more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 23 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on April 22, 2026: * * * Tru by Hilton Debuts in Honduras, Furthering Brand Growth Across the Caribbean and Latin America Tru by Hilton Distrito Palmerola introduces Tru by Hilton in a new country, advancing the brand's presence throughout the region with approximately 10 open hotels and 25 in development * Tru by Hilton debuts in Honduras with the opening of Tru by Hilton Distrito Palmerola, marking th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Navy to Commission Submarine Idaho (SSN 799) * The Honorable James Risch, U.S. Senator from Idaho, will deliver the ceremony's principal address. Additional speakers are set to include the Honorable Richard Blumenthal, U.S. Senator from Connecticut; the Honorable Brad Little, Governor of Idaho; the Honorable Michael Simpson, U.S. Representative from Idaho; the Honorable Joe Courtney, U.S. Representative from  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 25 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU Board of Visitors approves modest tuition and fee increases in 2026-27 A 3.9% tuition increase for in-state undergraduate students addresses inflationary and state-mandated cost increases and investments in student internships, graduate stipends and high-demand academic programs. By Mike Porter The Virginia Commonwealth University Board of Visitors on Friday approved modest increases in tui more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 25 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Victory for Goats! Macy's, Bloomingdales, and TJX Ditch Mohair After PETA Push After learning from PETA that terrified goats are beaten and left with bleeding wounds in the mohair industry, TJX--the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, and more--has banned mohair and Macy's Inc.--which owns Bloomingdale's--has no plans to sell it in the collections of any of its priv more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Advancement Project, a non-profit that develops community-based solutions based on legal analysis and public education campaigns, issued the following news release: * * * Victory: Virginia Ends Illegal Voter Purge Program Alexandria, Va. -- On April 17, 2026, the commonwealth of Virginia agreed to stop its illegal voter purge program that disproportionately impacted naturalized citizens on the eve of federal elections. This is a major victory for voters after the U more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, DeLauro, Casar Introduce Legislation to Support Student Loan Borrowers * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (Va.-07), Rosa DeLauro (Conn.-03), and Greg Casar (Texas-35) introduced the Savings Opportunity and Affordable Repayment (SOAR) Act, legislation that would expand income-driven repayment (IDR) plans to protect student loan borrowers from unaffordable paym more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 25 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Board of Visitors approves plans for memorial for East Marshall Street Well individuals The memorial and interment site will be a gathering spot and a symbol of unity, intended to encourage humility, equality and thoughtful discussion. By Brian McNeill The Virginia Commonwealth University Board of Visitors on Friday approved a plan to construct a memorial and to inter the 19th-century human rem more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 25 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Lily Turner leaves her mark through advocacy for special needs patients As a student in the School of Dentistry, Turner has spearheaded efforts to improve the dental care experience for patients who might find treatment particularly difficult and stressful. By Mackenzie Meleski, School of Dentistry For many patients, a trip to the dentist is routine. But for individuals with sens more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 25 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Research Weeks keynote address to focus on AI's role in reshaping higher education and research Alex Goryachev is an experienced AI expert and innovation strategist. * Artificial intelligence is no longer a future consideration for higher education - it is a present-day force reshaping how we discover knowledge, drive innovation and prepare the next generation of leaders. To conclude Virginia C more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 24 -- The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles issued the following news on April 23, 2026: * * * Virginia DMV Earns Gold at Global Innovation Awards Automated Road Test System (ARTS) Achieves Triple Crown Honors from TIME, Popular Science, and Edison Awards * In addition to recognition from TIME Magazine and Popular Science, a Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) innovation has been named a Gold Winner in the 2026 Edison Awards. The Automated Road Test Sys more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, April 24 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Virginia Lawmakers Affirm Critical Legislation on Conservation, Clean Water * Virginians will see new protections against "forever chemicals," bolstered climate resilience, and new funding for efforts like flood prevention-but still await a final budget-after lawmakers this week formally acted on Governor Abigail Spanberger's proposed amendments to and vetoes of legislation passed during t more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Reducing power consumption, protecting data through algorithms Through the "unsung hero" of mathematics, Gretchen Matthews is working on ways to both make data center power usage more efficient and protect data from attacks. Note to readers: This series of articles focuses on researchers whose work improves efficiency, addresses concerns, or offers alternative solutions to some of the pressing issues created by  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Announce Over $1.7 Million To Rebuild Infrastructure Following Hurricane Helene * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $1,790,000 in federal funding to support disaster recovery efforts in Virginia in the wake of Hurricane Helene. This funding, which was awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to the Virginia Depar more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 25 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on April 24, 2026: * * * WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES SHARES WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF ACTIONS TAKEN Defends the will of voters, displays work from Black artists with Virginia ties in his office, and hosts roundtable to promote fair housing * Attorney General Jay Jones this week continued taking action to defend the will of the voters of Virginia, connect with community le more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 25 -- William Peace University issued the following news: * * * Record 18 Peace Students Attend National Research Conference William Peace University recently sent its largest delegation ever to the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in Richmond, Virginia. From April 13-15, eighteen students presented original research and creative work at one of the country's most selective undergraduate conferences. The group of students -- Tameka Adams, Set more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 24 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * With a focus on affordability, careers and value, W&M board approves budget * Balancing affordability and efficiency with the resources needed to launch students into successful careers, the William & Mary Board of Visitors today approved undergraduate tuition rates for the next two academic years. The two-year scope continues a biennial budgeting cycle that began in 2024, allowing families to better plan more PR