ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * 2026 Region 2 Conference Wraps Up * From May 5-7, AAMVA and Region 2 President Mimzie Dennis, Texas Department of Public Safety, hosted the 2026 Region 2 Conference in Austin, Texas, ending with the swearing in of the new Region 2 Board of Directors and their president, Karl McClary (South Carolina). There were 556 registered attendees, including 189 jurisdiction members from  more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, May 12 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * 2026 RV Aftermarket Conference Heads to Orlando * The RV industry's premier aftermarket gathering returns August 10 through 13, 2026, as the RV Industry Association hosts the RV Aftermarket Conference in Orlando at the Caribe Royale Orlando. Known for bringing together suppliers and distributors for highly productive small group meetings, the Conference delivers a focused environment for building relationships, conducting b more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 11 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * A future doctor finds a wider path with public health * Emaan Amir started at George Mason on a straightforward trajectory toward medical school, studying forensic science. Within weeks, she knew she wanted to expand that path, turning to public health to better understand the forces that influence care. "I realized early on that medicine extends far beyond the clinical setting," she said. "So many structural factors affect health. I really appreciated h more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * AFOSI Center stands up new sUAS cell amid drone surge * QUANTICO, Virginia - The Air Force Office of Special Investigations Center recently stood up its new small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) integration cell to bolster support for detachments responding to drone-related incidents. Col. Brian Alexander, commander of the AFOSI Center, said the new cell is meant to give the field a clearer hub for repor more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-WI Responds to Tax Negotiations * Madison, WI - Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) issued the following statement regarding the negotiated tax package announced this week. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak issued the following statement: "Governor Evers' 400-year property tax hike veto has made long-term property tax relief difficult. While Republicans have provided hundreds of million in tax relief over more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering inducts two VCU engineers to its College of Fellows Arvind Agarwal and John Speich were honored with one of the highest professional distinctions for medical and biological engineers. By David Pulgar, VCU College of Engineering The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering inducted Arvind Agarwal, Ph.D., and John Speich, Ph.D., of the Virginia Commonwealth University Colle more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 11 -- The University of Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs posted the following news: * * * Associate Professor Yuan (Daniel) Cheng Named Humphrey School's Associate Dean for Research * Yuan (Daniel) Cheng, associate professor in the Humphrey School's leadership and management area, has been named the School's next associate dean for research, beginning a three-year term on August 31, 2026. He succeeds Professor Ryan Allen, who is leaving the University after nearly two decades to join the fa more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, May 12 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * At Radford, grad Jasmine Boyce built a bridge to confidence and success * The day-to-day office job often gets a bad rap, but Jasmine Boyce '26 longs for a cozy office surrounded by spreadsheets, data-driven projects and co-worker camaraderie. And she wants to help other 9-to-5 workers feel the same. "I feel like desk jobs are where I thrive," said the recent Radford University graduate. "I want to make the workplace feel less like a stuffy office j more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 12 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * At UVA, Governor Spanberger Signs Bills to Keep Students Safe, Support Law Enforcement Officers on College Campuses * CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today on Grounds at the University of Virginia signed legislation to help law enforcement officers keep students, faculty, and staff safe on college and university campuses in the aftermath of the 2022 shooting at the university. During a ceremony in the Rotunda, Gover more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 11 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA, TCA, & NTTC Statement on Gas Tax Suspension Proposals * Washington -Today, in response to proposals to suspend the gas tax, the American Trucking Associations, Truckload Carriers Association, and National Tank Truck Carriers released this statement: "We understand and appreciate the desire to provide relief to Americans facing higher fuel costs. However, history shows that gas tax holidays deliver negli more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 12 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Strongly Opposes Trump Administration's Proposed Rollback of Chemical Accident Prevention Rule * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection (EPA)'s proposal to weaken the federal chemical accident prevention program. The program is designed to prevent explosions and releases of toxic materials from ch more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Backlash Builds As Jen Kiggans Doubles Down And Refuses to Apologize for Agreeing With Racist Remarks * Kiggans on racist remarks: "That's right. Ditto. Yes, yes to that." Yesterday, Virginia Congresswoman Jen Kiggans agreed with racist remarks made by an interview host who called on House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to get his "cotton-picking hands" out of Virginia. Kiggans responded: "That's right. Ditto. Yes, yes to that more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: Financial Services] -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, posted the following news release: * * * Better Markets Welcomes Isabella Ristuccia As Press Secretary And Digital Manager * Isabell Ristuccia has joined Better Markets as Press Secretary and Digital Manager. She was most recently the Deputy Press Secretary and Digital Manager in the Office of Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia. She will manage media r more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer, Bacon, Salinas Welcome Rep. Mike Kelly as New Mental Health Caucus Co-Chair * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE), and Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (D-OR) today welcomed Congressman Mike Kelly (R-PA) as a new Co-Chair of the Congressional Mental Health Caucus. "As more Americans recognize the importance of addressing and supporting mental health, Congress must continue to address these critical issues as well. That's wh more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Statement on $2.3 Billion Contract Modification for Electric Boat * [Hartford, CT] -U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today released a statement following the announcement that Electric Boat has been awarded a $2.3 billion contract modification from the U.S. Navy for materials and manufacturing associated with Virginia Class submarines. "This $2.3 billion is fantastic news for El more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 12 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Cahoon elected to National Academy of Sciences * Edgar Cahoon, director of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Center for Plant Science Innovation, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the nation's highest honors for scientists and engineers. Cahoon is the sixth Husker faculty member elected to the academy. He is also the second affiliated with the Center for Plant Science Innovation. The academy announced the honor April 28 a more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 12 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Cargo Theft Bill Championed by ATA Passes House * Washington -Today, the American Trucking Associations applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for voting to pass the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA). CORCA is bipartisan legislation that would establish a unified, federal response to the growing threat of cargo theft perpetrated by criminals who often operate across state and international bo more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 12 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Celebrating Our Special Education Champions * Fairfax County Public Schools is known for excellence in special education, and the Fairfax County Special Education PTA (SEPTA) recently celebrated this commitment at its 2026 Awards Ceremony. The annual event honors the outstanding students, educators, staff, and community members who go above and beyond to support and uplift our children with disabilities. Outstanding Student awardee, Devansh Sar more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 13 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release: * * * CFA Institute to Convene "Thrive" Conference in Los Angeles on Human Performance, AI, and Investment Decision-Making Featuring neuroscientist Dr. Hannah Critchlow alongside leading voices in investment, technology, and organizational leadership * CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, will host its second "Thrive" conference on May 28, 2026, at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel, b more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * CFP contenders and non-conference clashes headline ESPN's industry-leading, early-season college football schedule reveal at Disney Upfront * * Week 0 kicks off with global games in Ireland and Brazil, plus Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff in Atlanta * Labor Day Weekend packed with premium presentations, including Lane Kiffin's LSU debut vs. Clemson on ABC Saturday Night Football * Early season primetime ABC  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 12 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Announces New Staff Hires to Enhance Creative Services, Marketing, and Media Strategy * Charlotte, NC (May 12, 2026) -The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) proudly announces the addition of two new staff members who will support the conference's continued growth in communications, creative services, marketing, and corporate engagement. These new hires represent the CIAA's ongoi more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 12 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Honors Student Athletes, Administrators, and Member Institutions at 2026 Membership Awards Luncheon * CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 12, 2026 ) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) recognized outstanding student athletes, administrators, and member institutions during the 2026 CIAA Membership Awards Luncheon, celebrating excellence in academics, athletics, leadership, service, and insti more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Blake Moore Introduces Bill to Protect Parents and Promote Childhood Independence * Congressman Blake Moore introduced bipartisan legislation to promote childhood independence and protect parents who allow their children to play outside unsupervised, get off screens, and develop social skills.  Representatives Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) and Virginia Foxx (R-NC) are original co-leads of this legislation. Today, more than ever before, childr more PR

ETTRICK, Virginia, May 12 -- Virginia State University posted the following news: * * * Diagnosed With Autism At Age 2, Graduating Senior Joshua Branch-Howell Found His Passion And Purpose Through Art At VSU * Branch-Howell, a Virginia State University art student, transformed his creativity into a powerful artistic journey that led to his first solo exhibition. As Virginia State University prepares to celebrate its newest class of graduates, art major Joshua Branch-Howell is leaving his mark with more than a degree; he's closing his unde more PR

FARMVILLE, Virginia, May 13 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Wade Edwards named dean of Longwood's Cook-Cole College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Wade Edwards, a longtime professor of French at Longwood who has served as associate dean of the Cook-Cole College of Arts and Sciences since 2018, has been named the next dean of the largest college at the university. Edwards was selected following a national search of candidates. He is known across campus as a thoughtful and considered leader who has focused his at more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, May 12 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Event Highlights Power of Cross-Generational Relationships * Galloway, N.J. -Stockton University junior Kenny Robinson didn't grow up with grandparents or many older adults in her life. That's why the Psychology major signed up for an intergenerational project with the Stockton Center on Successful Aging (SCOSA) this spring. She joined several area senior citizens to read and discuss the book "Funny Farm: My Unexpected Life with 600 Rescue Animals." "We more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 12 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Fairfax County School Board Adopts New Cell Phone Policy and Updates to Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Document for School Year 2026-27 * On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) regulation. The SR&R outlines expectations for student behavior, parent/guardian engagement, and adult responses. With a focus on promoting positive behavior, the SR&R encoura more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * FEMA Rehires Emergency Response Employees Ahead of Hurricane Season and FIFA World Cup * Last week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) decided to reinstate approximately 200 emergency response employees in preparation for the 2026 hurricane season and the FIFA World Cup. A spokesperson for FEMA stated, " As we approach the 2026 hurricane season and the FIFA  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * From AI to wearables: VCU's Wright Center awards four NIH-funded grants to accelerate medical research Professors from the schools of Medicine, Public Health and Social Work earn support for disease-agnostic projects that have the potential to be applied across different fields of medicine to help patients. By Christopher Richmond Four interdisciplinary research projects earned a total of $100,000 in translational science grants from the C. Kenn more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 12 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Gene-edited stem cell transplant shows promise for aggressive blood cancers * For highly aggressive types of blood cancer, stem cell transplantation is often the only potentially curative therapy, yet even after a transplant, these cancers often return. Now, a clinical trial, led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, shows that a stem cell transplant in which the donor cells have been gene more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 12 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Gene-edited stem cell transplant shows promise for aggressive blood cancers * For highly aggressive types of blood cancer, stem cell transplantation is often the only potentially curative therapy, yet even after a transplant, these cancers often return. Now, a clinical trial, led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, shows that a stem cell transplant in which the donor cells have been genetically engineered more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 11 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Launches Statewide Tour to Develop Comprehensive Economic Development Policy * Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the launch of a statewide tour focused on developing a comprehensive economic development policy to guide her Administration's work to deliver results for business, workers, and communities. This roadmap will be focused on growing Virginia's economy, creating economic opportunity for all Virgin more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 11 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Signs Landmark Paid Family & Medical Leave Law Supporting Three Million Virginians * Governor Abigail Spanberger today signed landmark legislation creating a paid family and medical leave program to support more than three million workers across the Commonwealth. Virginia is the first state in the South with statewide paid family and medical leave.  The Governor was joined by legislators, workers, small business  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 12 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * How 'digital twins' could help predict the fate of a forest * In his office in MSU's forestry department, EEB core faculty member David Carter shows off an image of a virtual forest on his laptop. It's not just any forest. It's a computerized replica, or "digital twin," of a loblolly pine stand, created using lidar, the laser scanning technology that self-driving cars use to map their surroundings. Carter says virtual landscapes like these could more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 12 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Governor Spanberger Takes Historic Action to Support Virginia Parents, Workers, & Families * Governor Abigail Spanberger continues to focus on making Virginia the best place in the nation to raise a family, create a career, and build a business.  Yesterday, on the heels of Mother's Day, Governor Spanberger signed legislation creating a paid family and medical leave program in Virginia to support more than three million hardwo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement on May 12, 2026, senior counsel Shaheryar Gill: * * * Inside Pakistan's Death Row: Meeting Our Christian Clients Face to Face After Years of Imprisonment for Their Faith For years - in some cases more than 10 years - our clients have suffered in prison over false allegations of blasphemy against Islam. They've been locked away in Pakistan's prisons simply because of their faith. Four of our clients sit on death row - in the same prison. The fifth st more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 12 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * Institute for Justice Applauds Oklahoma for Expanding Food Freedom Act Oklahoma's home food entrepreneurs will see their opportunities expanded under a new law that allows them to increase their annual sales. On May 5, HB 3720, the Local Food Freedom Act, was signed into law by Gov. Stitt. The, Sponsored by Rep. Hall and Sen. Hines, HB 3720 significantly raises the gross annual sales of homemade food threshold from $75,000 to $25 more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 13 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Omaha Speakeasy Forced to Change Its Name to "Censored Shop" After Nebraska Barber Board Claims Ownership of the Word "Barber" Institute for Justice joins lawsuit defending family bar threatened with fines and even jail time for using "barbershop" theme to honor owners' late father * OMAHA, Neb. -- Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ)--a national nonprofit public interest law firm--announced it is joining the legal fight to de more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 13 -- Empower Oversight Whistleblowers and Research, an organization dedicated to enhancing independent oversight of government and corporate wrongdoing, issued the following news release: * * * Leavitt Response to Congressional Letter Filled with Lies about Empower Oversight Clients Tristan Leavitt, president of Empower Oversight, made the following statement after Congressman Jamie Raskin released a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche about settlements secured by clients of Empower Oversight. "This letter more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Let's Get to the Bottom of Trump's Expensive, No-Bid Contracts for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool * Public Citizen filed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests regarding the Trump administration's contracts to paint the base of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool blue and install a water-purification system--work that has ballooned to cost taxpayers $13.1 million, more than seven times the $1.8 million the president publicly promis more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 12 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Major Heart Study to Improve Care for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy * A sweeping international study has identified ways to detect patients who are at serious risk of sudden death, heart failure or other dangerous outcomes from heart thickening known as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The findings will help save lives while also sparing low-risk patients from unneeded heart implants. Led by UVA Health cardiologist Christopher M. Kramer,  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Introduces Bill to Promote Childhood Independence * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) introduced bipartisan legislation to promote childhood independence and protect parents who allow their children to play outside unsupervised, get off screens and develop social skills. Representatives Blake Moore (R-UT) and Virginia Foxx (R-NC) are original co-leads of this legislation. Today, more than ever before, c more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan, Scott Statement on Congresswoman Jen Kiggans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement: "In a radio interview, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans enthusiastically agreed with the statement that Leader Hakeem Jeffries should keep his 'cotton-picking hands off Virginia.' "She should apologize to Leader Jeffries, all Virginians, and anyone else of more PR

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, May 13 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news: * * * MICC Fort Belvoir Enables a Royal Visit to the National Capital Region By Lt. Col. Jacob (Jake) Bagwell, Commander, U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Belvoir ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, VA. -- When the eyes of the world turned to the rolling green hills of Arlington National Cemetery for the state visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, the precision of the ceremony was unmistakable. Yet, behind the crisp s more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * MICC highlights renewed small business innovation authority * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - The reauthorization of two federal small business innovation programs is expected to strengthen how the Mission and Installation Contracting Command delivers emerging technology, shortens procurement timelines and expands opportunities for industry partners supporting Army readiness. The Small Bu more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 12 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * Michelle Dimarob Named RILA's Top Lobbyist * Washington, D.C. - The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) announced today that Michelle Dimarob will join the association as Senior Executive Vice President for Public Affairs, leading RILA's federal advocacy and public affairs strategy, effective June 15. Dimarob brings to RILA more than 25 years of experience leading advocacy on tax policy and other comp more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 13 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Opens XPONENTIAL 2026 as Detroit Hosts Global Robotics and Autonomy Industry DETROIT -- Detroit is once again at the center of American innovation as XPONENTIAL 2026 officially kicks off, bringing thousands of global leaders in robotics, drones, and autonomous systems to Huntington Place for a week of high-impact programming and real-world technology deployment. The event ope more PR

RESTON, Virginia, May 13 -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Nacha Announces Relish is a Nacha Preferred Partner for Account Validation, Fraud Monitoring, and Risk and Fraud Prevention Nacha announced today that Relish has become a Nacha Preferred Partner for Account Validation, Fraud Monitoring, and Risk and Fraud Prevention. Relish validates the existence of bank accounts, their ownership and active status in real time, ensuring accurate payments. By confirming funds are  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors issued the following news release: * * * NASCUS Opens Pierre Jay Award Nominations, Reveals 2026 Summit Agenda and Speakers * ARLINGTON, VA -The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Pierre Jay Award, the association's highest recognition for individuals, programs, and organizations that have made meaningful contributions to the state credit more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * New CDLIS Report Courses Available on the LMS * We are pleased to inform you that AAMVA has released two new training courses for CDLIS Reports: * CD90.5.8 Medical Certification Information Transmission Report * CD90.5.9 Medical Certification Downgrade Report For a comprehensive list of all systems training and learning opportunities, visit our Technology Systems Traini more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following news release: * * * Researchers develop innovative model for risk assessment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy NIH-funded study incorporates new measures to better predict outcomes in chronic heart condition. * Findings from a study supported in part by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified a new model for predicting outcomes for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a heart condition with a preva more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * OPM Director Outlines Modernization Plans * Scott Kupor, Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), outlined plans to modernize the federal government's human resources (HR) operations, with a strong emphasis on improving HR and retirement services through updated technology, streamlined systems, and better customer support at Cornerstone's 2026 Federal Workfor more PR

ERLANGER, Kentucky, May 12 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Preparation prevails at 2026 DAV Mid-Winter Conference * A light but disruptive snow fell over Washington, D.C., on a Sunday evening in February, dusting monuments and muting the usual hum of the nation's capital. By morning, it had shuttered congressional offices, scrambled schedules and forced DAV members to rethink carefully laid-out plans. It was an untimely inconvenience for the hundreds of advocates and supporters g more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Proposals for 120th Congress Advocacy Positions Due June 1 * NARFE sent out a call for Advocacy Position proposals, and there's still time to submit yours! Advocacy Positions detail NARFE's specific policy stances, and they direct and guide NARFE's leadership and staff regarding whether to support a position-or not-when actions are taken by Congress or the administration. more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, May 12 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford University sets record for nursing graduates during 2025-26 academic year * Radford University awarded approximately 350 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees during the 2025-26 academic year, marking the highest number of BSN degrees conferred in the university's history. The achievement places Radford among the largest producers of pre-licensure BSN graduates in Virginia among four-year public universities. The milestone reflects cont more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Emily Randall, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Randall Hears from Epstein Survivors at West Palm Beach Oversight Field Hearing * WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Emily Randall (D, WA-06), heard from survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking and expert witnesses during a House Committee on Oversight Democratic shadow hearing titled, "Survivors Fight for Justice: Exposing Epstein's Crimes in Palm Beach and Across the World." Epstein was first criminally investigated in Palm Be more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Courtney Statement on New $2.3B Virginia-Class Submarine Contract Award to Electric Boat * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, released the following statement on the U.S. Navy's new $2.3 billion Virginia-class contract for advanced construction of Block VI Virginia-class submarines. This contract will support Electric Boat's acquisitio more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Joins Oversight Dems for Epstein Investigation in Palm Beach * PALM BEACH, FL - MAY 12, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12), a member of the House Oversight Committee, joined Ranking Member Robert Garcia and Democratic colleagues for a field hearing in Palm Beach, Florida as part of the ongoing congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's horrific crimes. The hearing featured testimony from survivors and key wit more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 12 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * RILA Applauds House Passage of Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act * The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) celebrates the passage of the Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act by the U.S. House of Representatives, marking a critical step toward protecting employees, retailers and communities from the rising threat of organized retail crime. "Today's vote sends a clear message that House members are more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, McClellan Statement on Congresswoman Jen Kiggans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement: "In a radio interview, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans enthusiastically agreed with the statement that Leader Hakeem Jeffries should keep his 'cotton-picking hands off Virginia.' "She should apologize to Leader Jeffries, all Virginians, and anyone else offended by  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * SEEC Lands, Waters, and Nature Task Force Slams Trump Administration Decision to Gut America's Conservation Legacy * The Co-Chairs of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Lands, Waters, and Nature Task Force Reps. Doris Matsui (CA), Don Beyer (VA), and Maxine Dexter (OR) released a statement following the Department of the Interior's (DOI) decision to formally strike down the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Conservation and  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Finance Committee, and Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William J. Pulte seeking information involving potential improper or illegal funds being channeled to President Trump under the guise of a nonprofit charity. * * * Here is the text of the letter: April 10, 2026 The Honorable William J. Pulte Director Federal Housing Finance Agency 400 7th more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, May 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara partners with foundation to study art-based cancer interventions * Wendy Goldberg's son Benjamin was diagnosed at age five with neuroblastoma, a rare cancer that affects children. Benjamin underwent intense rounds of treatment at Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters in Norfolk, Virginia, and then at the world-renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Benjamin loved music and dancing. In addition more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 13 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Georgia Power agrees to modest bill relief, lower profits in fuel and storm costs settlement Georgia PSC Staff secures important improvements for customers, as Georgia Power gives no assurance that data centers will pay their fair share * ATLANTA --Today the Georgia Public Service Commission staff issued a settlement in Georgia Power's fuel and storm costs dockets. The settlement, which the Commission will vot more PR

LOGAN, Utah, May 12 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Space Dynamics Lab President Jed Hancock Awarded Governor's Medal for Science & Technology * NORTH LOGAN - Jed Hancock, president of Utah State University's Space Dynamics Laboratory, has been awarded the Utah Governor's Medal for Science and Technology in the Government category. Hancock received the award during a ceremony honoring four recipients on April 30. The Governor's Medal for Science and Technology, established in 1987, is the state's highest civilian more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SPOKESPERSON STATEMENT ON CONGRESSWOMAN JEN KIGGANS * Today, Office of the Democratic Leader spokesperson Christie Stephenson released the following statement: "Jen Kiggans had her chance to disavow the vile, racist and dehumanizing comments from far-right talk show host Rich Herrera. Instead, she doubled down. Then, Jen Kiggans tripled down and attempted to blame partisanship in a pathetic follow-up statement. It was more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SPOKESPERSON STATEMENT ON CONGRESSWOMAN JEN KIGGANS * Today, Office of the Democratic Leader spokesperson Christie Stephenson released the following statement: "Jen Kiggans had her chance to disavow the vile, racist and dehumanizing comments from far-right talk show host Rich Herrera. Instead, she doubled down. Then, Jen Kiggans tripled down and attempted to blame partisanship in a pathetic follow-up statement. It was a stunning failure of jud more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, May 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Success in heart failure management at Sentara * Managing heart failure has been a challenge for both patients and providers for a long time. The condition often leads to fluid buildup in the lungs, causing shortness of breath, fatigue, disrupted sleep, and frequent trips to the emergency department due to the heart's inability to pump effectively. A newer approach to monitoring is changing that trajectory, offering patients a way to sta more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Summer Events at Appomattox Court House NHP May 25, 2026 - Memorial Day Event On Monday May 25, 2026, special ranger-led programming will examine the history and traditions of Memorial Day. Families can make their own patriotic wreaths from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program concludes with the observance of the National Moment of Silence at 3 p.m. followed by the playing of "Taps." June 13, 2026 - "Forging Ind more PR

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Faculty win awards for scholarship, teaching, advising Susquehanna University announced faculty awards for research, teaching and advising at its 168th Commencement. Awards were presented to John Bodinger de Uriarte, professor of anthropology, the John C. Horn Award for Distinguished Scholarship and Creative Activity; Anjee Gorkhali, associate professor of finance and analytics, the Donald D. Housley Teaching Award; and Erin Smith, associate professo more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 12 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Swamp Fox Chapter Hosts Annual Wounded Warrior 5K in Sumter * With patriotic spirit on full display, the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) Swamp Fox Chapter #298 brought the community together on April 25, 2026, for its annual Patriots' Wounded Warrior 5K at Patriot Park, Sumter, S.C.-an event dedicated to honoring and supporting wounded service members. As one of the chapter's most visible initiativ more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 12 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * The combined power of cutting-edge research and authentic connection * The following story originally appeared as an online exclusive for the W&M Alumni Magazine. - Ed. On April 17, William & Mary celebrated the recipients of the 2026 Plumeri Awards for Faculty Excellence. Nine faculty members and one former athletics staff member received the awards, which are accompanied by a $20,000 stipend to pursue research and mentorship initiatives. The Plumeri Aw more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 11 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * The Nature Conservancy Names Keobel "KB" Sakuma Executive Director for Micronesia and Polynesia * A longtime conservation leader in TNC's Pacific region, KB will guide TNC's work to advance community-led conservation, resilient oceans and climate solutions across Micronesia. * The Nature Conservancy (TNC) today announced the selection of Keobel "KB" Sakuma as Executive Director of its Micronesia and Polynesia business unit. Sakum more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 11 [Category: Health Care] -- The Vision Council posted the following news release: * * * The Vision Council Foundation Kicks Off National Sunglasses Day 2026 with Industry-Wide Campaign * Alexandria, VA - May 11, 2026 - The Vision Council Foundation is calling on eyecare providers, optical retailers, and members of the eyewear and eyecare industry to support the 2026 National Sunglasses Day celebration. Recognized each year on June 27, National Sunglasses Day is a nationwide effort to elevate UV-protective eyewear more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Trump's War Drives Painful Price Spikes * Inflation data released by the Trump Administration today via the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed prices surging, as inflation reached the highest levels in three years. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report found that prices rose at an annual rate of 3.8 percent in April. The increase was driven by skyrocketing fuel and gas prices amid President Trump's unpopular war with Iran, but other i more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * U.S. military nursing: From bedside support to combat-ready care * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - 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 more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 13 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Ivermectin prescriptions more than doubled after a celebrity endorsed it as a cancer treatment on a high-profile podcast Prescriptions for the anti-parasite medication ivermectin doubled in the months following an endorsement by a celebrity during a high-profile podcast as an off-label cancer treatment, a UCLA-led study finds. The endorsement came on January 9, 2025, when actor Mel Gibson appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience and described th more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: For Jade Rasberry, biomedical engineering is a personal and shared pursuit Her longtime passion is reflected in her leadership of VCU's National Society of Black Engineers student chapter and in her design projects. By Drew Thompson Jade Rasberry has known since middle school what she wanted to do. A weeklong all-girls STEM camp introduced her to medical engineering, and she instantly found her passion. It intensified in high sch more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Social work course mixes classroom with community Lashawnda Singleton combines lectures and hands-on learning in the Richmond area, broadening students' communication and interpersonal skills. By Konrad Solberg The students in Lashawnda Singleton's 8 a.m. class in Hibbs Hall were anything but bleary-eyed and half-asleep. Awake and alert, they seemed eager to engage. "It seems a lot more like therapy than class," said Maame Brew-Wilson, a freshm more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 12 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Department of Education Announces $600,000 in Grants to Upgrade CTE Equipment * Superintendent of Public Instruction Jenna Conway today announced the awarding of $600,000 in competitive grants to 16 school divisions to upgrade equipment for career and technical education (CTE) programs in schools and technical centers-deepening our partnerships with school divisions to provide robust CTE experiences for Virginia's learners.  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Six students receive scholarships supporting crash safety research By Lindsay Key Six Virginia Tech engineering students received 2026-27 Clay Gabler Memorial Scholarships supporting their study of transportation and crash safety, injury biomechanics, vehicle crashworthiness, automated vehicles, and aeronautical safety. The awards have been given annually since 2023 in honor of Hampton Clay Gabler III, former professor and chair of the undergraduate biomedical  more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, May 13 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * VMI Holds Retrospective of German Program, Celebrates Sunnen's Retirement The Department of Modern Language and Cultures (DoMC) at Virginia Military Institute announced the suspension of the German program with the retirement of Col. Donald Sunnen, professor of German. A gathering of department members, both past and present, was held recently to observe the ending of the program and reminisce about the professors who taught German at the Institute si more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, May 13 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * VMI's Civil Discourse Initiative Expands As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, Virginia Military Institute's Civil Discourse Initiative (CDI) embodies the idea that a healthy democracy necessitates dialogue, compromise, and trust. VMI's Center for Leadership and Ethics (CLE) started holding debates in 2021, and then partnered with VMI's Building BRIDGES club in 2022 to grow the opportunities and audiences for the debates. CDI, the name for t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * WATCH: In Palm Beach Hearing, Pressley Highlights Economic & Emotional Harms Borne by Epstein Survivors * "There is no amount of compensation that could ever fully account for what was stolen, but every single survivor certainly deserves much more than sympathy, and that is the work that I'm committed to doing alongside of you legislatively." As a Survivor of Sexual Abuse, Pressley Has Led Calls for Accountability Video (YouTube) PALM BEACH,  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 11 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Wrap up for April 30 BOV meeting * At its final meeting of the academic year, the George Mason University Board of Visitors saluted graduates from the Early Identification Program, received an update on the men's basketball program from Coach Tony Skinn, and passed a six-year capital plan, among other actions, including approval of a tuition and fees increase for 2026-27. Andre Marshall, vice president for research, innovation, and economic impact, repor more PR