FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 6 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * 15 military hospitals receive Leapfrog's highest hospital safety grade * The Defense Health Agency announced today that 15 military hospitals received an "A" for Spring 2026, with three hospitals earning consecutive "A" grades for the past five Safety Grade cycles. "These hospital safety grades highlight the Defense Health Agency's core commitment to safe, high-quality medical care for our patients," said Dr. Paul Cordts, deputy assistant director  more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, May 4 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan wins Cars.com's 2026 Compact SUV Challenge * Judges praise the Tiguan's driveability, as well as upscale quality, premium amenities, and passenger space * Fourth major accolade for the 2026 Tiguan, following Car and Driver Editors' Choice list, SUV of the Year honors from the Latin Flavor Cars of the Year, and Best Compact SUV recognition in Good Housekeeping's Best Family Car Awards * Reston, VA -- Volkswagen of Am more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, May 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * 8 Sentara hospitals earn 'A' grades for patient safety for spring 2026 * Eight Sentara hospitals in Virginia have earned a prestigious "A" grade for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group for spring 2026, placing them among the safest hospitals in the nation for preventing medical errors and patient harm. The Leapfrog Group is a national, independent nonprofit organization that evaluates hospitals on patient safety, quality, and transpa more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families issued the following information collection: The Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) is proposing to collect data for a new implementation and outcomes study, Evaluation of the Next Generation Child Support Employment Services Demonstration (NextGen). Description: OCSE proposes data collection activity as part of NextGen. In August 2024, OCSE issued eight grants and two section 1115 waivers to 10 child support agenci more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Urges Polis to Veto Bill Jeopardizing Colorado Workers' Rights * DENVER, CO - As the 2026 legislative session draws to a close, Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) is urging Governor Jared Polis to veto HB26-1005, an anti-worker rights bill that undermines long-standing worker protections and strips employees of their freedom to choose whether union representation is right for them. AFP-CO Deputy State Direct more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-AR Provides Checkpoint on "Pathway to Zero" State Income Tax Elimination Plan as Session Ends * LITTLE ROCK- As this State legislative session comes to an end, Americans for Prosperity Arkansas (AFP-AR) provided a glimpse on what comes next on the road ahead in their "Pathway to Zero" State Income Tax elimination plan. This economic roadmap from AFP-AR has been met with broad support and has a groundswell of support i more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-IN Celebrates Sweep of Victories for Endorsed Candidates in Indiana Primary Elections after Engaging nearly 60,000 Hoosiers on Policy Priorities * INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) celebrated victories for its endorsed primary candidates following the announcement of Tuesday's election results, after engaging nearly 60,000 Hoosiers in conversations that highlighted clear voter frustration wi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Ohio Celebrates Primary Victories of Endorsed General Assembly Candidates * COLUMBUS OH - Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) celebrated the primary victories of 12 candidates for the Ohio General Assembly on Tuesday night following the organization's months of daily canvassing and advocacy across their districts. The following AFP-OH endorsed candidates won their primary races: Craig Riedel (SD-01), Zac Haines ( more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-PA Urges State House to Pass Key Housing Reform Legalizing ADUs HARRISBURG, PA - Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) called on the state House of Representatives to pass a major housing reform on Monday to lower the cost of living for millions of hardworking Pennsylvanians.  AFP-PA issued a "key vote alert" to House members on Monday to support the bill ( HD 2186 ) that would legalize accessory dwelling un more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP: As World Cup Comes to New Jersey, Sherrill's Record of Rising Costs Takes Center Stage * Trenton, NJ -Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is raising concerns as New Jersey prepares to host matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. What should be a moment to showcase American freedom and opportunity is instead overshadowed by Governor Sherrill's temporary tax hikes, unaffordable transit plans, and government mismanagement. AF more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 6 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Opposes Postal Service Proposed Rule Undermining Federal Gun Law * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a multistate comment letter (PDF) signed by 22 states opposing an unlawful proposal by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to allow a flood of prohibited weapons across state borders by mail, endangering the public and harming state and local budgets. For almost one hundred years, dating back to 1927, feder more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, May 7 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Kelowna Flightcraft Pilot Leaders Approve Tentative Agreement Kelowna, B.C.--Last night, Kelowna Flightcraft pilot leaders, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), approved a tentative four-year agreement with KF Aerospace management after more than 14 months of negotiations. The agreement will now be presented to the airline's pilots for ratification. The tentative agreement reflects progres more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release: * * * American Fintech Council (AFC) Files Amicus Brief Urging Virginia Court to Uphold Longstanding Truth in Lending (TILA) Disclosure Framework AFC emphasizes decades of settled federal standards and asks court to preserve uniform treatment of seller's points under Regulation Z Virginia Attorney General's novel and legally tenuous interpretations of TILA more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 6 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * At Widewater State Park, Governor Spanberger Signs Bipartisan Bills to Protect Virginia's Natural Resources * STAFFORD, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today signed several bipartisan bills focused on keeping Virginians safe and healthy, strengthening conservation efforts, and preserving Virginia's natural beauty for future generations. At Widewater State Park, the Governor joined state and local leaders to sign bipartisan legislatio more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Stops Forged Temporary License Plate Scheme Operating in Brooklyn New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the arrest and sentencing of Tyheem Evans, 28, of Brooklyn, for selling more than 50 forged temporary license plates to customers throughout New York and in other states. An investigation led by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), the New York City Department of Investigation (DOI), and  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 7 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following statement on May 6, 2026: * * * AUVSI Statement on FAA's Proposed Section 2209 Rule The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) welcomes the Federal Aviation Administration's publication today of a long-awaited proposed rule to implement Section 2209 of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016, establishing a formal federal process to designate airspace restrictions around sensitive facilities inclu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Joins Democratic Senate Colleagues to Kill Trump's Executive Order Restricting Vote by Mail & Press USPS on Unconstitutional EO [Hartford, CT] -Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined his Democratic Senate Colleagues to introduce the Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act ( Absentee MVP Act ), legislation to protect the integrity of American elections, and Americans' right to vote by mail, by blocking President Trump' more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, May 6 -- The Center for Excellence in Education issued the following news release: * * * CEE Named "2026 Top-Rated Nonprofit" The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) has been named a "2026 Top-Rated Nonprofit" by GreatNonprofits, the leading website for community recommendations of charities and nonprofits. The Center is world-renowned for its science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education programs that inspire students to pursue and then excel in STEM careers. "We are honored to be named a 2026 To more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 6 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release: * * * CFA Institute Reports Results for CIPM(R) Program Testing in March CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, announces today the results of the March 2026 Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM(R)) examinations. Of 180 candidates who sat for the Level I CIPM (https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/programs/cipm) examination in March, 31 percent have passed. Of 177 cand more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 6 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA to Host "Live the Legacy" Golf Tournament in Conjunction with Football Media Day * DURHAM, N.C. (May 6, 2026 -The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) will host its "Live the Legacy" Golf Tournament on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Hillandale Golf Course in Durham. The event will take place in conjunction with CIAA Football Media Day, bringing together conference leadership, coaches, stu more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Coalition Letter Urges Permanent Jones Act Repeal * The Jones Act is a "costly, counterproductive barrier to efficient commerce. Its repeal is long overdue." Arlington, VA - A coalition of national and state-based organizations, spearheaded by Americans for Prosperity, today sent a letter to Congress urging it to make President Trump's Jones Act waiver permanent "by repealing this outdated law." "The current U.S.-Iran e more PR

DANVILLE, Virginia, May 6 -- Danville Community College issued the following news: * * * Danville Sheriff's Office Joins DCC's Knight's Apprenticeship Program Danville Community College (DCC) and the Danville Sheriff's Office have officially partnered to expand workforce development opportunities through a newly signed apprenticeship agreement, creating new pathways for careers in public safety. The agreement was formalized during a signing ceremony held on DCC's campus on April 28, 2026. Sheriff Mike Mondul attended the event to sign the a more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48936) on May 5, 2026, entitled "The Electoral College: Frequently Asked Questions" by American national government specialist R. Sam Garrett. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Individual voters in the United States do not directly elect the President and the Vice President. Instead, their votes select intermediaries, known as electors, to cast votes for a presidential ticket on their behalf. Those electors make up the electoral college, which more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * F-22 Raptors arrive in Japan, strengthen Indo-Pacific airpower * KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) - U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, and the 27th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, arrived at Kadena Air Base, marking the latest fighter rotation supporting operations across the Indo-Pacific region.  While deployed to the Keystone of the Pacific, the F-22s will operate alongside more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, May 5 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Fisheries Commission Delays Consideration of Chesapeake Bay Menhaden Protections * The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) on Tuesday delayed action on potential new protections for menhaden in the Chesapeake Bay amid dire warning signs. The Commission has been weighing Draft Addendum II to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Atlantic menhaden. The addendum defines options to address Chesapeake Bay menhaden concerns. more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, May 7 -- Eckerd College issued the following news: * * * Five Eckerd College alumni earn prestigious National Science Foundation fellowships While many people prefer eating oysters--on the half shell with mignonette, dressed up Rockefeller-style, or fried with lemon wedges and tartar sauce--AJ Gross '23 much prefers studying them. A graduate student at the University of South Florida's College of Marine Science, Gross is researching how pollutants like pesticides and forever chemicals, along with pathogens such as n more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 5 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason University Giving Day 2026 races to a record-breaking finish The George Mason University community came together in a powerful show of support on April 2, raising a record $2.95 million during the university's 24-hour Giving Day. More than 1,900 donors made 3,229 gifts to 293 funds across the university, helping expand opportunities for students, strengthen academic programs, and support initiatives that advance George Mason's mission. Througho more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 5 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abigail Spanberger Announces 2027 Virginia Teacher of the Year Governor Abigail Spanberger today named Madeline Duffy -a Nottoway High School special education teacher -as the 2027 Virginia Teacher of the Year. Duffy was selected last month as the Region 8 Teacher of the Year and is now Virginia's nominee for the 2027 National Teacher of the Year. "Teachers work tirelessly to create safe learning environments, uplift students, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $4.89 Million HHS Grant to SWVA Head Start Programs * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Kids Central, Inc., based in Norton, Virginia, a $4,892,059 grant. The funding supports local head start and early head start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Kids Central, Inc. leads head start programs in Southwest Virginia. "This HHS grant for more than more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, May 7 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Hilton, INVEX Banco, and Mastercard Launch First Ever Hilton Honors Co Branded Credit Card in Mexico * Two new card options - Hilton Honors INVEX Credit Card and Hilton Honors INVEX Premium Credit Card - offer instant elite status Points earning on all purchases, plus sign-up bonuses and no annual fee on the first year. * The launch marks the first time Hilton Honors cobranded Credit Cards will be available in Mexico, strengthening i more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-588) on the Child Care Integrity Monitoring Act (H.R. 7722). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7722, the Child Care Integrity Monitoring Act of 2026, is to codify the three-year program review currently in practice. Under current regulations, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) audits state child care programs that receive Child Care and Develo more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-593) on the Closing the Provider Fraud Gap Act (H.R. 7677). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE The purpose of H.R. 7677, the Closing the Provider Fraud Gap Act of 2026, is to instruct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to do a holistic report on fraud prevention measures in the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) program, the Child and Adult Care Food Program more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-589) on the Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Child Care Act (H.R. 7723). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7723, the Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Child Care Act of 2026, is to ensure that bad actors cannot defraud multiple federal assistance programs for children. The Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Child Care Act of 2026 defines fraud in the Child Car more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-591) on the Stop Child Care Fraud Act (H.R. 7725). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7725, the Stop Child Care Fraud Act of 2026, is to combat siloed data related to child care administration and monitoring. H.R. 7725 requires states, in their annual plans submitted to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in order to receive Child Care and Deve more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-592) on the No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act (H.R. 7726). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7726, the No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026, is to strengthen the Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary's withholding authority for repeat noncompliance issues. Current statute allows but does not require the withholding of funds  more ST

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 6 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * Jackson Area Federal Credit Union Conserved * Accounts remain protected by Share Insurance Fund; Member Services Uninterrupted Alexandria, VA (May 6, 2026) -The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) today placed Jackson Area Federal Credit Union in Jackson, Mississippi into conservatorship. Member services will continue while NCUA works to resolve issues affecting the credit union's operations. NCUA placed Jackson Area  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release: * * * Jeffrey C. Johnston Named NAIC Chief Executive Officer The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) today announced that Jeffrey C. Johnston has been named chief executive officer, moving from his role as interim CEO to lead the organization on a permanent basis, effective June 1, 2026. Johnston will assume the role of leading the 155-year-old insurance standard-setting o more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement from Reps. Jennifer McClellan and Emilia Sykes on Mifepristone Ruling and Ongoing Legal Uncertainty U.S. Representatives Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Chair of the Abortion Rights and Access Task Force of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus, and Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Chair of the Reproductive Justice Task Force of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus, released the following joint statement:  "As Chairs of task forces within the Reproduct more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Justice Department Notifies Fairfax County, Virginia Commonwealth's Attorney of Investigation into His Plea Bargaining, Charging Decisions, and Sentencing Policy Today, the Justice Department notified the Fairfax County, Virginia Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano of the initiation of a federal investigation into the Commonwealth's Attorney Plea Bargaining, Charging Decisions, and Sentencing Policy. The Justice Department's Civil R more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Introduces Bill to Improve Educators' Access to Mental Health Resources * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act, legislation that would increase educators and school staff's access to mental health resources. Teachers and other education staff are more likely than other adults to report more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * KEN BURNS'S FILM THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION TO STREAM FOR FREE ON PBS IN LEAD UP TO 250th ANNIVERSARY * Film Will be Available on All PBS Streaming Platforms from Monday, May 25th (Memorial Day) through Sunday, July 12th First Episodes of Burns's War Films on YouTube for Free Starting May 25th: THE CIVIL WAR, THE WAR, THE VIETNAM WAR AND THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION also on PBS Stations beginning Friday, July 3 through Saturday, more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, May 7 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Lockheed Martin posted the following news release: * * * Lockheed Martin Inaugural AI Fight Club(TM) Event Hosts Ansys Government Initiatives and ATG, Inc. for Groundbreaking Collaboration Lessons learned in the cutting-edge simulation will push boundaries of artificial intelligence in support of national security * In a first-of-its-kind event, Lockheed Martin hosted two companies with innovative AI solutions in the inaugural AI Fight Club(TM) event -- a large-scale AI-ready synthetic more PR

FARMVILLE, Virginia, May 7 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * Longwood senior's research probes anti-cancer properties of acacia trees Most college seniors spend spring semester worrying about finals and graduation. Jaedyn Colon '26 spent his researching a potential breakthrough in cancer immunotherapy treatments. Colon, who aspires to attend medical school, researched the anti-cancer properties of acacia tree extracts with Dr. Amorette Barber, professor of biology. "In Africa, they use acacia extracts as cance more PR

WISE, Virginia, May 7 -- The University of Virginia College at Wise issued the following news: * * * Lucy Cunliffe Awarded Chancellor's Medal for Excellence in Undergraduate Research at UVA Wise Dedra Duty The University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA Wise) proudly recognizes Lucy Cunliffe as the recipient of the 2026 Chancellor's Medal for Excellence in Undergraduate Research, one of the institution's highest honors for undergraduate scholarship. The Chancellor's Medal is awarded annually to a student who demonstrates exceptional acad more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 7 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces Sentences of Outlaw Motorcycle Club Members Involved in Interstate Motorcycle Theft Ring "Sin City Deciples" Motorcycle Club Defendants Connected to At Least 19 Motorcycle Thefts, Including During Ocean City's Annual BikeFest in September 2024 * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that five defendants associated with the Sin City Deciples outlaw motorcycle club were  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 6 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Announces Eleventh Round of Deregulation Proposals Stakeholders Are Encouraged to Review Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Submit Comments  * The National Credit Union Administration today announced the eleventh round of proposed regulatory changes associated with NCUA's Deregulation Project. The project is an ongoing review of NCUA's regulations to ensure regulations are focused on credit unions' safety, soundness, and re more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSxrep) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Oral small-molecule GLP-1 drugs penetrate deep into the brain to suppress cravings NIH-funded research identifies new mechanism of action for next-generation weight-loss drugs * A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded study has found that an emerging class of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs suppress eating for pleasure, or hedonic feeding, in mice by modulating a reward circuit  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSinfo) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following information collection: Title of Collection: Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery. OMB Number: 3145-0215. Expiration Date of Approval: August 31, 2026. Type of Request: Revision to and extension of approval of an information collection. Abstract: The proposed information collection activity provides a means for the National Science Foundation (NSF) to garner qualitative customer and stakeholder feedback in  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 -- The National Science Teaching Association issued the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * NSTA Joins Army STEM Education Consortium to Advance National STEM Workforce Development The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) today announced its partnership in the Army STEM Education Consortium (ASEC), a 10-year cooperative agreement administered by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) on behalf of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS Honors Ed Ulman with Dan Miller Station Leadership Award * PBS Honors Ed Ulman, Alaska Public Media President and CEO, with Dan Miller Station Leadership Award Today, PBS announced that Ed Ulman was honored with the Dan Miller Station Leadership Award. This award recognizes managers in the public media system whose leadership, vision, courage, and commitment to the mission of public media have inspired their colleagues and created lastin more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, May 7 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * PETA Urges Pentagon to Stop Funding University of British Columbia's Horrific Experiments on Animals Vancouver - In a letter (https://www.peta.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-05-06-letter-to-secwar-re-animal-testing.pdf) sent today, PETA offers a strategy to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth that would stop the ongoing waste of more than $21 million that is currently being poured into scam schemes overseas, amid cri more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 7 -- Point Park University issued the following news: * * * Special Education Majors Teach PE Class and Mentor High School "Emerging Educators" in Partnership with Special Olympics In a unique partnership among Point Park University's School of Education, Pittsburgh Brashear High School and Special Olympics Pennsylvania, college and high school students meet two days a week to pursue physical fitness together, in a class led by the university students. The Unified Fitness program is a 12-week partner workout pr more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia posted the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Precious metals Ponzi scheme operator sentenced to over four years in prison The owner and operator of an Alexandria-based precious metals investment firm was sentenced today to four years and two months in prison for wire fraud and violating the Travel Act. According to court records and evidence presented at trial, beginning in November 2021, Warith Deen Muhammad, 39, of McLean, falsel more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSrpt) -- Protect Our Care issued the following news on May 6, 2026: * * * "Cruelty With a Price Tag": State Leaders, Medicaid Experts Expose How GOP Medicaid Cuts Are Wreaking Havoc on State Health Care Systems Protect Our Care Releases New Report Detailing How GOP Medicaid Cuts Are Blowing a Hole in State Budgets * Today, Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, Colorado Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera, Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources Marvin Figueroa, Pennsylvania Secretary of Human Services more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Markey Spotlights How Trump's Reckless Policies are Skyrocketing Health Care Costs for Small Businesses, Families New data shows Trump's unaffordable policies are exacerbating the nationwide health care crisis * Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today spotlighted new data showing that President Trump and MAGA Republica more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, May 6 -- The Riverside Community College District issued the following news: * * * RCCD Engages Jurupa Valley Community on Inland Empire Technical Trade Center Project RCCD held two public forums in the on April 14 & 16 to share plans and gather feedback on the proposed Inland Empire Technical Trade Center (IETTC), a transformative workforce development project planned for Jurupa Valley. Held in partnership with local leaders and community members, the meetings provided an overview of the project's academic programs,  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * RLC Files Amicus Brief Challenging Federal Reserve Debit Fee Rule The Retail Litigation Center (RLC) led a coalition of trade associations in filing an amicus brief in Linney's Pizza, LLC v. Federal Reserve at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit arguing that the Federal Reserve Board exceed its authority when calculating debit interchange fees. Regulation II, the challenged regulation, governs bill more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on FBI Raid on Virginia State Senator L. Louise Lucas NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement:  "While we await the full facts of the investigation, it must be acknowledged that this FBI raid occurs in the broader context of President Trump's repeated abuse of the Department of Justice to target his perceived political opponents. "It should be noted that this is occurring just two weeks  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 6 -- The University of Virginia School of Law posted the following news: * * * Seminars Offer Space for Exploration of Ethics Becoming an ethical legal practitioner requires more than just choosing the right answer on the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam.  At the University of Virginia School of Law, a special group of course offerings, Seminars in Ethical Values, are designed to carry students into their future endeavors with a broader ethical and moral lens. Some explore epic cases of fraud and a more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 7 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Groups push back on Utilities Commission's baffling decision to stall solar development Pausing cost-effective clean energy solutions at time of volatile fuel prices is a step backwards for North Carolina * CHAPEL HILL, N.C.-- The Southern Environmental Law Center filed a motion asking the North Carolina Utilities Commission to reconsider a recent order directing Duke Energy to pause its 2026 solar and solar-plus-storage procu more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * SUPER WHY'S COMIC BOOK ADVENTURES Premieres October 5 on PBS KIDS * New Series Supports Early Literacy Learning with Action-Packed Comic Book Twist Austin, TX, May 6, 2026 - Today, PBS KIDS announced the premiere date for SUPER WHY'S COMIC BOOK ADVENTURES, the animated series that builds on the legacy and success of the beloved Emmy-nominated SUPER WHY! series and SUPER WHY'S COMIC BOOK ADVENTURES shorts. The new series will empower preschooler more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, May 6 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Ted Turner's Passion for Wildlife, Lands Conservation Inspired Millions RESTON, Va. -Conservation champion, outdoorsman, and philanthropist Ted Turner worked tirelessly to restore American bison and other vulnerable wildlife to North America and inspired generations of environmentalists to get outdoors, connect with nature, and make a difference to protect it. One of National Wildlife Federation's most visionary su more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 5 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * U.S. military nursing: From bedside support to combat-ready care The origins of U.S. military nurses trace back to the Revolutionary War, when women volunteered to care for wounded soldiers, and evolved during the Civil War era into an established nursing force providing much-needed care on the battlefield.  Military nursing in the United States grew from wartime necessity into a permanent arm of military medicine, shifting from improvised bedside  more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, May 7 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: * * * More than $900K raised on GiveDays In what Shawn Wood, associate vice president of advancement, described as a "powerful collective effort," 1,335 individuals made 1,470 gifts on GiveDays, crushing the 1,000-donor goal. * The University of Lynchburg's GiveDays, held April 15-16, raised $901,525 -- a more than 70% increase over last year's event. This year, the annual fundraiser was expanded to two days with a theme of "Two Days. One Hive. Infinite I more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 5 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * Urban 'heat islands' would be twice as hot without city trees, major study finds * The world's 'urban heat islands' (UHIs) would be twice as hot without the cooling effect trees have on superheated cityscapes, according to an unprecedented study that also highlights stark inequalities in access to this powerful form of nature-based air conditioning. Led by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and published in Nature Communications, the pap more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 6 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * UVA Health Hospitals Earn 'A' Leapfrog Safety Grades for Spring 2026 * UVA Health today announced its three community medical centers in Culpeper, Haymarket, and Prince William received 'A' grade from The Leapfrog Group's spring 2026 Hospital Safety Grades. Notably, UVA Health Haymarket and Prince William Medical Centers have maintained "Straight A" designations for more than 15 consecutive grading periods. "Every day, our teams demo more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 7 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on May 6, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Statement on Reported FBI Activity in Portsmouth Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones released the following statement on this morning's reported FBI activity in Portsmouth: "We simply do not have sufficient information about the reported FBI activity in Portsmouth. However, several previous actions of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia have undermined public confidenc more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 7 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * VCOM Conducts Medical Outreach and Pediatric Nutrition Research in Ghana By Caroline Bennett In late March 2026, students and faculty from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) traveled to Cape Coast, Ghana, for a week of immersive global health research focused on child nutrition. Working alongside partners at the University of Cape Coast, the team advanced an ongoing study supported by a VCOM Research Excellenc more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 7 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU researchers are partnering with Richmond Public Schools to boost outcomes for multilingual students Supported by a new William T. Grant Foundation award, the research-practice partnership will focus on middle school students and their families' involvement in their education. By Sian Wilkerson Over the past eight years, the multilingual student population in Richmond Public Schools has nearly doubled, now representing nearly one-fifth of tota more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 7 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * American Nuclear Society honors Zeyun Wu for his contributions to the development of advanced nuclear reactor designs The VCU engineering professor's work addresses real-world engineering challenges associated with nuclear data uncertainties, reactor safety margins and complex multiphysics interactions. By David Pulgar, VCU College of Engineering Improving the reliability and interpretability of computational models used to analyze nuclear reacto more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 7 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Jason Dresen readies for the Peace Corps and, hopefully, the Foreign Service The double-major in economics and political science is forging a path with familiar, and familial, footsteps. By Anastasia Mineiro When he was 16, Jason Dresen accompanied his father to a gala at the Russian Embassy in Washington. "All these Russian diplomats were there. All these American diplomats were there," Dresen said. "It was this big fancy party,  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 7 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Tonya S. Hall's doctoral journey was spurred, not deterred, by a breast cancer diagnosis Her Ed.D. in leadership included classwork amid chemo - and welcome support from School of Education colleagues. By Joan Tupponce Tonya S. Hall realized the importance of adapting when life blindsided her during her doctoral studies. Hall, who graduates this spring with an Ed.D. in leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University's School of E more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Virginia Man Charged with $6.6 Million Wire Fraud Scheme * BOSTON - A dual national of the United States and the Philippines has been charged in federal court in Boston with allegedly stealing more than $6.6 million from his employer over the course of a decade. Ricardo Fontanilla, 66, of Fairfax, Va., was charged in a criminal complaint with wire fraud. Fontanilla was arrested at his home on May 3, 20 more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 6 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * W&M students, alumnus earn prestigious national, international scholarships * Over the spring 2026 semester, four students and one alumnus have demonstrated what makes William & Mary the Alma Mater of the Nation. Through dedication to their fields of discipline and a desire to make a difference across the world, they have earned five prestigious national and international scholarships and fellowships: * Harry S. Truman Scholarship, awarded to Adelia Purc more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Federal Workers' Credit During Government Shutdowns Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Federal Workers' Credit During Government Shutdowns * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) in introducing the Federal Worker Credit Protec more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * Yap Resilience Hub Project Launches to Support and Strengthen Coral Reef Resilience The Nature Conservancy (TNC), in partnership with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation (GBRF), officially launched the Yap Resilience Hub project, marking a significant milestone in strengthening community and ecosystem resilience across the State of Yap.  Yap holds a deep and enduring cultural connection to the land and sea. The region's coral reefs a more PR