WASHINGTON, June 2 -- A group of 23 state Attorneys General submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives. The coalition expressed strong concerns about the proposal's potential to undermine the fiduciary duty of prudence established under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, risking harm to workers' retirement savings. The coalition argues  more ST

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * A mother's final gift brings hope to 5 families * Loved ones and staff at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital gathered Sunday for a deeply emotional honor walk, paying tribute to 21-year-old Cherrish Faith Rodgers, a young mother whose final act of generosity is now saving lives across the country. Rodgers' life changed suddenly on May 17, when she suffered a severe asthma attack wh more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * AASA and ThoughtExchange Announce Partnership to Harness Strategic Insight and Support School System Leaders Nationwide * Contact: Lara Wade Director of Communications Mobile: (813) 833-1498 lwade@aasa.org New collaboration will help AASA turn the collective insights of thousands of superintendents and the school districts they serve into  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 3 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia issued the following news release: * * * Unaccompanied minors illegally detained in a Virginia youth facility without access to needed medical services for almost a year ALEXANDRIA, Va. - In a challenge to the Trump administration's new version of its "family separation" policy, the ACLU of Virginia filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of two children who the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Refug more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 2 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Awards Excellence in Texas Students, Educators, and Community Partners * Northeast Texas Chapter 416 (NETXAFA) held its "Recognize & Inspire" event on April 25 to recognize their essay contest scholarship recipients, three Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Cadets of the Year, and their teacher of the year, as well as present to community members programs they spo more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 2 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Endorses Legislation to Award Bob Lodge the Medal of Honor * ARLINGTON, Va., June 2, 2026 - The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) proudly supports proposed legislation to posthumously award United States Air Force pilot Maj. Robert "Bob" Alfred Lodge the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War. Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, announced more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 2 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-PA Calls on State Senate to Advance Housing Reform Legalizing ADUs * HARRISBURG, PA - Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) encouraged members of the state Senate to advance legislation to address Pennsylvania's housing shortage by allowing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on Tuesday after it passed a House floor vote. Emily Brey, AFP-PA state director, gave more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * After Hearing from 800+ Virginians, Vindman Continues Call for Lower Utility Costs * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today renewed his call to bring down utility costs for working families after hearing from more than 800 Virginians through a district-wide survey who say they are feeling the effects of rising utility bills. The survey invited constituents to share their perso more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * AI Caucus Co-Chair Beyer Response to Trump's Latest AI Executive Order * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Artificial Intelligence Caucus, today issued the following statement on President Trump's executive order asking artificial intelligence companies to provide the federal government with early access to models on a voluntary basis: "The risks posed by frontier more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Alliance for Career Education in the States, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns about proposed regulations under the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." ACES, representing career colleges and vocational schools in 32 states, advocates that the Department's methodology for measuring post-graduation earnings is flawed and inconsistent with congressional intent. The letter critiques the Department's rel more ST

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on June 2, 2026, by Technology and Innovation Policy Director Nick Krosse: * * * Securing Comprehensive Privacy Reform: The Federal Fix to the Patchwork Problem Executive Summary * The United States is the only major economy without a comprehensive consumer data privacy law; in the absence of such a federal framework, states have enacted a patchwork of data privacy laws that increase compliance costs for business more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the proposed rulemaking on Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell. This proposal involves changes to the regulations governing institutional eligibility and the William D. Ford Direct Loan Program under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. AOPA represents over 1,500 facilities more ST

BROOKLYN, New York, June 2 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * Artist and Educator Tori Purcell Named Chair of Photography * Tori Purcell has been named chair of the Department of Photography within Pratt Institute's School of Art. A passionate educator and administrative leader, Purcell has served as assistant chair of the Photography Department at Pratt for the past 16 years. more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 2 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Joins Coalition Letter Urging Senate Action on Combating Organized Retail Crime Act * Washington -The American Trucking Associations today delivered a coalition letter to the U.S. Senate, urging swift action to advance the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA). Signed by 191 businesses and associations representing a wide range of industries-includi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 2 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Supports Renewed Bipartisan Push to Eliminate Truck and Trailer Tax * Jun 02, 2026 Washington - Today, the American Trucking Associations applauded Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) for introducing the Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act, legislation to repeal the antiquated federal excise tax on the purchase of new trucks and traile more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 2 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads Letter to Federal Judicial Center Strongly Opposing Removal of Climate Science from Judicial Manual * Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 23 attorneys general, the Cities of New York and Chicago, and Harris County, Texas in a letter to the Federal Judicial Center ("FJC") strongly opposing its decision to strike the chapter titled,  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 2 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release: * * * AUVSI Statement on Introduction of the GUARD Act * AUVSI commends House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Chairman John Moolenaar, Rep. Jennifer McClellan, and Rep. Jay Obernolte for introducing the bipartisan Guarding the U.S. against Adversarial Robotics Dominance Act of 2026 (GUARD Act), which takes an important step more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * Beverly Hills City Employees Federal Credit Union Merges into Nuvision Federal Credit Union * Member Deposits Remain Protected up to $250,000; Member Services Uninterrupted Beverly Hills City Employees Federal Credit Union of Beverly Hills, California, merged into Nuvision Federal Credit Union of Huntington Beach, California, effective June 1, 2026, the National Credit Union Ad more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * The Big Long List of U.S. AI Laws * Did you ever think that AI, as a new technology, is barely regulated in the U.S.? Think again! Below, we catalog certain state laws regulating the development and use of AI systems and technologies, passed between 2019-2026. This list focuses on legislative initiatives that are currently in effect, or are expected to take effect soon, that impact more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Boozman Among Lawmakers Pushing Restoration of Protect Life Rule * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) joined 158 of his colleagues in the U.S. House and Senate urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to restore the Protect Life Rule and ensure Title X Family Planning Program funding does not support abortion or abortion services. "We ask  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrapup by Jonathan Harsh: * * * InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by other watchdog groups more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Celebrating America's birthday the Tiger way * Clemson Libraries In January 2026, the College of Arts and Humanities and the Department of Historic Properties received a $35,000 grant to support a slate of public programs commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Although founded over a century after the war, Clemson University and the Upstate have historic connections to the Revolu more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Center for Election Confidence Inc., Arlington, Virginia, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting ethics, integrity, and professionalism in electoral processes, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission regarding the agency's draft Voluntary National Standards for Election Audits. The CEC expressed support for the EAC's proposal, emphasizing the document's potential to enhance voter confidence and election transparency acr more ST

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Changemakers honored at VCU's Excellence in Community Engagement Awards ceremony The awards for research, teaching and partnerships reflect commitment on campus and off. By Haley Tenore Highlighting educators, students and community partners who make an impact inside and outside the classroom, Virginia Commonwealth University hosted its annual Excellence in Community Engagement Awards ceremony on more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 2 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Chesapeake Bay blue crabs rebound; scientists urge continued caution * The following story originally appeared on the website for William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS. - Ed. An estimated 349 million blue crabs live in the Chesapeake Bay, according to results from the annual Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey conducted by William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Th more PR

RESTON, Virginia, June 2 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, posted the following news release: * * * Comscore's Q1 2026 AI Intelligence Report Shows Scale of Claude's Breakout Growth as AI Continues to Influence Search, Discovery and Consumer Decisions * New report shows ChatGPT retains category leadership, Claude emerges as a fast-rising challenger, and women over-index on mobile AI assistant usage RESTON, Va., more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following statement on June 2, 2026: * * * CTA Congratulates USITC Commissioner Nominee Samuel Negatu The following statement is attributed to Kinsey Fabrizio, President & CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R): "The Consumer Technology Association congratulates our very own Samuel Negatu on his nomination to serve as Commissioner of the United States International Trade Commission (USITC). Samuel is a value more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued special conditions for Boeing, Arlington, Virginia, Model 757-200 series airplanes modified by Honeywell International Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, establishing cybersecurity protections for aircraft systems that will gain expanded connectivity to external networks. The action addresses a design feature that regulators say was not envisioned under existing transport-category airwort more PR

ASHBURN, Virginia, June 2 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * DXC Launches DXC CoreIgnite to Help Financial Institutions Rapidly Connect to and Scale Fintech Ecosystems * Ashburn, Va., June 2, 2026 -DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, today announced the launch of DXC CoreIgnite, a cloud-native revenue orchestration platform designed to give f more PR

ASHBURN, Virginia, June 1 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * DXC Launches One of Its Most Powerful Growth Engines: DXC Engineering * Ashburn, Va., June 1, 2026 -DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, today announced DXC Engineering, a distinct service offering and a foundational pillar of its Consulting & Engineering Services (CES) business. DXC more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 2 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Educate Fairfax Awards Record $91,500 in Scholarships at Second Annual Beyond the Tassel Celebration * Educate Fairfax recently celebrated the accomplishments and aspirations of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) seniors during its second annual Beyond the Tassel scholarship celebration. At the event, the foundation awarded a record $91,500 through 47 scholarships to students representing 18 FC more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 2 [Category: Media] (TNSrpt) -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * Education Development Center Releases New Report Highlighting 30 Years of Impact from Ready To Learn Initiative New report highlights three decades of evidence demonstrating the impact of public television and community partnerships on children's learning * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Education Development Center (EDC) released a new report highlighting the long-st more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, June 1 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Emergency services program expands partnerships in local schools * High school students are training to become emergency medical technicians (EMTs) before graduation through a pilot program between Radford University and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The partnerships come at a critical time, as the nationwide shortage of emergency medical services (EMS) providers continues to impact local co more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Exceptional military health professionals, facilities earn coveted awards * DALLAS, Texas - The 2026 Military Health System Conference recognized outstanding military medicine professionals -including several from San Antonio -who are "excelling at their craft, rising stars, and innovators, but most of all -they are patriots; they are warriors," said Dr. Steph more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 1 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections: * * * It is hard to realize that it is now June. The year is flying by, and we are fast upon the season of graduations and transition from grade to grade and school to school. These are joyful times and also can be stressful for many. It is important to remind one another that change is in many ways a constant and energizing part of each of our life's journeys.  more PR

NEW YORK, May 29 -- The International Refugee Assistance Project issued the following news release: * * * Federal Judge Rules Afghan Allies Can Sue Trump Administration for Banning Family Members from the United States Lawsuit Challenging State Department's Unlawful Application of Travel Ban to Afghan Asylees Seeking Family Reunification Will Move Forward - (Alexandria, VA) - Last night, a federal judge in the Eastern District of Virginia rejected the U.S. government's request to throw out  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release: * * * New Research Shows Ohio Data Center Tax Incentive Harms Case study on tax incentives for proposed Amazon data center in Adams County demonstrates unfulfilled promise of economic benefits - Adams County, OH -- New research from the environmental advocacy group Food & Water Watch examines tax incentives for a major data center project in Adams County, Ohio. State officials and data center advocates have ar more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 2 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces Spatial Front to Relocate Headquarters to Arlington, Create 450 New Jobs * ARLINGTON, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that Spatial Front, Inc. -a privately held information technologies firm -will relocate its corporate headquarters to Arlington, creating 450 new jobs in Virginia through a $6 million investment. Founded in 2008 and previous more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Hard Rock Workers in Virginia Join Teamsters * Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: mdrumm@teamster.org (BRISTOL, Va.) - A group of 221 table games dealers and dual rates at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol have voted to join Teamsters Local 519. They're seeking a fair first contract that includes higher wages, improved benefits, and a strong voice  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on June 2, 2026, at a hearing to consider the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 8646), Stop Child Care Scams Act (H.R. 7726), No Aid For Ghost Students Act (H.R. 7892), and Preventing Waste, Fraud and Abuse in TANF Act (H.R. 8872): * * * Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order. more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 2 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * In Rocky Mount, Governor Spanberger Signs Bipartisan Bills to Lower Housing Costs, Support Increased Homeownership * ROCKY MOUNT, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday signed a series of bipartisan bills to address the rising cost of housing, increase the supply of housing that Virginians can actually afford, and help more Virginians achieve their dream of owning a home. At Cavco more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on June 2, 2026: * * * Indiana Signs Letter of Intent with Eli Lilly and Company on the Pathway to Nuclear By Camille Norton, NASEO On April 16, 2026, Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed a Letter of Intent with Eli Lilly and Company to formalize a partnership for the progression of advanced nuclear in the state. The Letter of Intent (https://image.subscription.in.gov/lib/fe29117473640 more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 (TNSletter) -- The Institute for Justice issued the following letter to Wisconsin Assistant Attorney General Gabe Johnson-Karp: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 27, 2026 Gabe Johnson-Karp Assistant Attorney General, Wisconsin Department of Justice 17 West Main Street, Post Office Box 7857 Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7857 (608) 267-8904 (608) 294-2907 (Fax) Gabe.Johnson-Karp@wisdoj.gov Re: Kivirist's Applicability to Business Entities Dear Mr. Johnson more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Illinois Village Orders Woman to Destroy Garden, a Violation of the State's Right-to-Garden Law Laura Schaefer knows the difference between a weed and a desirable plant. A botany instructor with decades of experience, Laura has spent more than five years transforming a set of vacant lots into a flourishing oasis of native plants and vegetables in the village of Millstadt, Illinois. So she was sho more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 27 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * US Government Calls on Supreme Court to Take Up North Dakota Ranchers' Eminent Domain Case US Solicitor General agrees Court should hear case but disagrees with the ranchers' hoped-for outcome. - The U.S. Solicitor General supports the U.S. Supreme Court taking up the appeal of a group of North Dakota ranchers who are fighting for payment of attorneys' fees after battling a natural gas pipeline more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 1 [Category: Psychiatry/Psychology]-- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release: * * * June 2026 Issues of APA Journals Feature New Research on Treating Severe Depression, Treatments for Suicide Risk, Integrated Behavioral Health Care, and More * Washington, D.C. - The latest issues of two American Psychiatric Association journals ( The American Journal of Psychiatry and Psychiatric Services ) are now available online. The June issue o more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Presses Rubio on Administration's Refusal to Provide Congress with Legal Justification for Iran War * FULL VIDEO OF THE EXCHANGE IS AVAILABLE HERE WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) hearing, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) pressed U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio on the Administration's failure to provide Congress with the  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES AT CNBC CEO SUMMIT: "THE ECONOMY IS A DISASTER, AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE KNOW IT" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined CNBC's Emily Wilkins for a fireside interview at the CNBC CEO Summit, where he discussed the Democratic priorities of lowering the high cost of living, combating corruption in Congress and the Trump administration, prote more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES AT CNBC CEO SUMMIT: "THE ECONOMY IS A DISASTER, AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE KNOW IT" * Leader Jeffries on priorities for House Democrats: "We have made clear from the very beginning as House Democrats that we needed to do two things at the same period of time. One, push back against the extremism, which very early on in the Trump administration, it was clear, Republicans and the admin more PR

LONDON, England, June 2 (TNSjou) -- Taylor and Francis Group issued the following news: * * * Lessons from crypto are paving the way for a democratic global financial future Experts argue the convergence of traditional and decentralised finance is breaking down barriers to financial access worldwide - The convergence of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralised finance (DeFi) is fundamentally reshaping global banking and democratising access to financial services. This convergence is  more PR

LONDON, England, June 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- Taylor and Francis Group, a publishing company, posted the following news release: * * * Lessons from crypto are paving the way for a democratic global financial future Experts argue the convergence of traditional and decentralised finance is breaking down barriers to financial access worldwide * The convergence of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralised finance (DeFi) is fundamentally reshaping global banking and democratising access  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 2 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * LIBRE Applauds Governor Polis for Vetoing HB26-1005 * The LIBRE Initiative applauds Governor Jared Polis for keeping his commitment and vetoing HB26-1005 on Friday. The legislation would have undermined worker freedom, increased costs for Colorado businesses, and created greater economic uncertainty at a time when many families are already facing affordability challenges. HB26- more PR

GOLDEN, Colorado, June 2 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Mark Van Dyke named Vice President for Research at Colorado School of Mines * Colorado School of Mines is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Van Dyke as Vice President of Research. A biomedical engineer with 35 years of experience in university research, technology entrepreneurship and industry, Van Dyke currently serves as associate dean of research for the College of Engineering at the Universi more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Plan to Weaken Federal Protections for Retirement Investments Proposal Would Open the Door to Risky 401(k) Investments, Including Cryptocurrency - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 24 states in opposing a proposal from the Trump administration that would put the retirement savings of millions of Americans a more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Letter to Federal Judicial Center Strongly Opposing Removal of Climate Science from Judicial Manual Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in a letter to the Federal Judicial Center ("FJC") strongly opposing its decision to strike the chapter titled, Reference Guide on Climate Science, from  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release: * * * NACDS Commends The Washington Post Editorial Board for Endorsing Pharmacist Scope-of-Practice Modernization Editorial spotlighting Alaska's HB 195 reinforces a national case for letting pharmacists practice at the top of their education. - The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) applauds The Washington Post Editorial Board for its editorial titled, "Alaska's go more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 3 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home issued the following news release: * * * National Alliance for Care at Home Voices Concerns to CMS in Response to the FY 2027 Hospice Proposed Rule The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) submitted comments in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Hospice Wage Index proposed rule, which proposes payment and regulatory updates under the Medicare hospice benefit. more PR

VIENNA, Virginia, June 2 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: * * * News/Media Alliance Applauds NY Senate for Passing First-of-its-kind Bot Transparency Legislation * Albany, NY - Today, the New York State Senate voted to pass the New York Stealth Crawler Prohibition Act, a bill that would require transparency for online scrapers, prohibiting "bad bots." This first-of-its-kind legislation will prevent bots from anonymously accessing news sites with more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 (Rep.) -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., issued the following news release: * * * Norton Introduces Bill to Rename Rock Creek Park as "Rock Creek National Park" * WASHINGTON, D.C - Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced her bill to rename Rock Creek Park as "Rock Creek National Park," which would acknowledge the importance of the park for the nation, visitors, tourists, and its central place for District of Columbia residents. Norton said this name woul more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Omna Institute, a career college in Lynchburg, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing the proposed regulations titled Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell: Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability. The letter critiques the department's plan to hold certificate, associate, and bachelor degree programs to the same earnings threshold benchmark and propos more ST

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS Elects Rachel Smolkin to its Board of Directors * ARLINGTON, VA; June 2, 2026- PBS today announced the election of Rachel Smolkin, President and CEO of Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB), to serve as a Professional Director on the PBS Board of Directors. Her term begins today. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement from the Board of Mark Contreras, President and CEO of Connecticut Publ more PR

RESTON, Virginia, June 2 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * PET Imaging Reveals Synaptic Loss in Multiple Sclerosis Across Preclinical and Human Studies * Media Contact : Rebecca Maxey (703) 652-6772 rmaxey@snmmi.org Los Angeles - A new PET imaging approach that measures synaptic density in the spinal cord provides a quantitative way to assess the brain's functional wiring in patients with multiple more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 -- Politico issued the following statement on June 2, 2026, by influence editor Annie Yu, trade editor Emily Cadei, senior managing editor Clea Benson, and senior executive editor Alex Burns: * * * POLITICO Announces New Policy Reporters and Authors of Influence and Morning Trade Hello all - We're delighted to announce two hires who will deepen our reporting strength on federal policy teams central to our coverage of power, influence and the global economy. Jacob more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 2 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Qatar's role in building sustainable peace * The Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution at George Mason University hosted the Minister of State of Qatar, His Excellency Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, for a presentation on "The Role of Qatar in International Mediation and Peacemaking," on May 6 at Mason Square. Students, alumni, faculty, and partners gathered to hear Al-Khu more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * Ranking Members Scott, Sanders, and Warren Slam Trump Administration Plan to Open Americans' Hard-Earned Retirement Savings to Private Equity and Cryptocurrency Today, House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Rank more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 29 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by policy analyst Jen Sidorova: * * * Why more cybersecurity laws have not meant lower cyber losses In cybersecurity, there are no permanently secure systems, only systems that are better or worse prepared to absorb and recover from attack. * Over the last decade, cyber incidents have become a persistent threat to a range of targets, from critical infrastructure to individual households. From ransomware more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, and Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pension, issued the following letter to the National Labor Relations Board: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 31, 2026 The Honorable Crystal S. Carey General Counsel National Labor Relations Board 1015 Half Street, SE Washington, DC 20570 Dear Gen more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 28 -- The Republican Party of Virginia posted the following news: * * * Republican Party of Virginia Announces Candidates for U.S. House Seats Today, the Republican Party of Virginia announced that the following candidates have qualified to appear on the August 4 Republican primary ballot. 1st Congressional District * Rob Wittman 2nd Congressional District * Jen Kiggans 3rd Congressional District * Edwin Rivera 4th Congressional District * Candidate TBD by Augu more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 1 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Reviving Robbie Basho: A UBalt Summer Class Deep-Dives into the Life of a Baltimore Musician Who Deserved Better * 'Biographical research involves obsession, detective work, patience, and keeping an open mind' Article by Betsy Boyd, author and director of The University of Baltimore's MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts. After meeting Howard Fishman at the Virginia Center for the Creative  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 2 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * RILA Coalition Calls on Senate to Pass CORCA * The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) today delivered a coalition letter to the United States Senate, urging swift action to advance the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA). Signed by 191 businesses and associations from across the nation, the letter underscores the urgent need for federal leaders more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 3 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * Risk assessment tool at MDHHS state psychiatric hospitals continues to reduce incidents and injuries 58% reduction in patient injuries and 28% decline in staff injuries * An innovative daily risk assessment and care planning process implemented at Michigan's four state psychiatric hospitals has cut the number of patient injuries by more than half and continues to impro more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 2 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * STARCOM stands up C2 course to prepare Guardians for joint operations * PATRICK SPACE FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) - Space Training and Readiness Command graduated the first class of its new Space Component Staff Course May 22, 2026, preparing Guardians for assignments supporting combatant commands and joint operations across the force.  Developed by Space Delta 11 's 55th Training Squadron, the four-week cours more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 1 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Stroke Expert Eyes Role of Medicare Plans in Shaping Stroke Care * After identifying significant differences in stroke care and outcomes for patients on different Medicare plans, a UVA Health doctor is launching an ambitious effort to better understand the sources of those differences and ensure patients get the best care possible. UVA neurologist Jonathan R. Crowe, MD, MPH, MSc, not more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 2 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * The Community Library Hosts The Nature Conservancy Author Will Whelan for Talk on 60 Years of Conservation in Idaho * The Community Library welcomes Will Whelan, author and retired staff member of The Nature Conservancy, for a public lecture and conversation about what he discovered about conservation while researching the book Connected by Nature: 60 Years of The Nature Conservancy more PR

RESTON, Virginia, June 2 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * New Theranostic Approach Effectively Detects and Treats Neuroendocrine Prostate Cancer * Media Contact : Rebecca Maxey (703) 652-6772 rmaxey@snmmi.org New Theranostic Approach Effectively Detects and Treats Neuroendocrine Prostate Cancer Los Angeles - A novel theranostic approach that targets RET -a newly identified biomarker for neuroen more PR

PLANO, Texas, June 2 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota's Collaborative Safety Research Center Touts Partnerships, Eyes Future with Announcement of 10 New Projects * New research projects focus on behavioral safety, crash prevention and passive safety ANN ARBOR, Mich. (June 2, 2026) - Before joining Toyota's Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC), Zhaonan Sun spent years studying how the human body absorbs the force of a cra more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, June 2 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Triggering the 'symphonic biology' of exercise for better health * When we exercise, our bodies respond by changing how molecules signal and how cells behave. Inside skeletal and cardiac muscle, calcium ions move across membranes to trigger contraction. At the same time, those signals activate protein signaling networks that regulate gene expression and the structural prop more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 2 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Extension Volunteers Are Preserving One of Connecticut's Most Famous Homes * On a weekday morning at the Mark Twain House and Museum in Hartford, the parking lot tells its own story. Cars arrive from Pennsylvania, Virginia, New York, Vermont, and Indiana; the visitors are drawn to the iconic home, and increasingly to the gardens surrounding it. Winding through historic beds, pollinator pathway more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, June 2 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * UM Names Incoming Presidential Leadership Scholars for Fall 2026 * The 28 Presidential Leadership Scholars were chosen from a competitive pool of applicants from across North America and represent the pinnacle of academic excellence, leadership and service to the community. The scholars will enroll in UM's Davidson Honors College alongside their chosen undergraduate disciplines. They will contri more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 3 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on June 1, 2026, involving Andrew Wolf, professor emeritus of medicine at UVA Health: * * * Q&A: What are the new options for colorectal cancer screening? By Zeina Mohammed, spr2jm@virginia.edu As colorectal cancer rates continue to rise among younger people, the American Cancer Society has issued updated screening recommendations, including an endorsement of two new types of stool tests. Dr. Andrew Wo more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 3 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * The Untitled Nashville Hotel at Bankers Alley, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Debuts in Music City Historic downtown building introduces elevated guest rooms, standout dining and curated art galleries following a multi million dollar transformation and rebrand * Designed to capture the rich culture and lively spirit of Music City, The Untitled Nashville Hotel at Bankers Alley, Tapestry Collection by more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 2 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * Upcoming NCPA Events for Pharmacy Teams * The National Community Pharmacists Association is pleased to announce these upcoming online events for pharmacists and pharmacy team members:  * June 4 - Opportunities for Growth: Cultivating Long-Term Care Continuum Services, part of our NCPA Learning Hour series. Explore emerging opportunities in long more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU pioneer in Lyme disease puts another tick-borne menace in his sights Richard Marconi is developing a test for babesiosis, a growing threat to humans and animals. By Jeff Kelley Building off his groundbreaking work in diagnosing and treating Lyme disease, a Virginia Commonwealth University researcher is targeting another tick-borne illness that has quietly emerged as a significant public healt more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Victory! Illinois Village Agrees to Let Laura's Garden Grow After IJ Letter The village of Millstadt, Illinois will not be pursuing enforcement action against gardener Laura Schaefer after the Institute for Justice (IJ) sent a letter informing them that any such action would be illegal under the Illinois Garden Act. "I was assured by the mayor that the village will not pursue this any further," more PR

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, June 2 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Virginia Beach's 5/31 Memorial Opens * Exactly seven years after the May 31, 2019, tragedy at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center, the City of Virginia Beach opened the 5/31 Memorial with a remembrance ceremony at the site, which is adjacent to the Municipal Cente more PR

ETTRICK, Virginia, June 2 -- Virginia State University posted the following news: * * * Virginia State University Celebrates First Student To Advance Through The VSU-Howard Pharmacy Pipeline * The unique academic pathway prepares aspiring pharmacists by combining undergraduate education at VSU with professional pharmacy training at Howard University. When Thomas Patterson received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at Virginia State University's Spring 2026 Commencement, it marked an imp more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, June 2 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech, Children's National create pediatric AI innovation hub to speed research, care * Experts from academia, clinical care, industry,and government gathered in the greater Washington, D.C., area to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are rapidly reshaping pediatric health, from early-stage scientific discovery to real-world clinical care. more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw Statement on Trump Administration's Unconstitutional Attack on Mail-In Voting * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) released the following statement after reports that the U.S. Postal Service is moving forward with a proposed rule to implement President Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting. "Donald Trump's policies have failed and he knows he's o more PR