NORFOLK, Virginia, June 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * 8-year-old girl learns to walk at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center * Eight-year-old Cayleigh Blount has spent half her life inside the pediatric rehabilitation gym at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, learning to move through the world with confidence, determination, and a spirit that fills the room the moment she arrives. Born with congenital differences affecting all four limbs, Cayleigh uses prosthetic legs and adapts daily to the u more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 9 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * A Day of Fun and Learning at the FCPS Summer Extravaganza * The third annual FCPS Summer Extravaganza was a tremendous success, welcoming nearly 2,000 community members, including more than 500 students, for a day of learning, exploration, and connection. Summer Extravaganza has become a valued opportunity for students and families to engage in meaningful summer learning experiences while connecting with FCPS staff and community partners. Coor more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 10 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Continues Fight for Virginians Amidst Cost Crisis 24-state coalition defends recent court win and appeals procedural ruling over unlawful tariffs - Attorney General Jay Jones joined 23 other Attorneys General today to defend a major court victory on behalf of Virginians. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully impose ta more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The House Agriculture Committee released the following testimony by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins from a June 4, 2026, hearing on supporting farmers and ranchers through trade, nutrition policy and farm security: * * * Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member Craig, and distinguished members of the Committee: I appreciate the opportunity to be back before you to provide an update on the Department of Agriculture since we last met nearly one year ago. I am proud of the work we are doing, under the bold leadership of Pres more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following statement: * * * Democrats' Shutdown To Nowhere Finally Over As Congress Fully Funds ICE, Border Patrol Through 2028 Fairfax-Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement praising the House and Senate for completing its work on a second reconciliation bill, this time, to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through the end of Presi more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Applied Research Laboratory names deputy director and head of Undersea Systems * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State has named Martin Irvine Jr. as deputy director and head of its Undersea Systems Office. In this role, Irvine will guide the laboratory's long-term vision and research roadmap for undersea dominance, providing strategic, technical and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary team fo more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 10 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Continues Fight Against Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Mayes today took action in federal court and continued defending a major court victory for consumers. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully impose tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The Trump Administration has appealed the court's ruling more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence released the following testimony by Michael Vance, President Trump's nominee to be assistant secretary of State for intelligence and research, from a June 2, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Cotton, Vice Chairman Warner, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. I am honored to be considered for the position of Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research. I have too many people to thank to gi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 9 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA President & CEO Chris Spear Urges Congress to Accelerate Transportation Innovation * American Trucking Associations President & CEO Chris Spear testified today before the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety, urging Congress to support policies that accelerate the deployment of proven technologies, strengthen America's supply chain, and ensure the United S more PR

SALEM, Oregon, June 9 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Keeps Fighting Against Trump's Unlawful Tariffs * 24-state coalition defends recent court win and appeals procedural ruling Attorney General Dan Rayfield today took action in federal court and continued defending a major court victory for consumers. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully impose tariffs on products purchased by American cons more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Introduces Legislative Package to Modernize Rail Infrastructure * U.S. Representative Don Beyer (VA-08) introduced a three-bill legislative package to prepare America's rail system for the next generation of passenger and freight transportation by supporting the deployment of clean technologies, identifying electrification opportunities, and strengthening rail network planning. "Rail remains one of the most efficient ways to move people and go more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, June 9 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Board Sets Model Year 2028 Effective Date for GMI Enforcement * During last week's RV Industry Association Board of Directors Meeting, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Standards Steering Committee's recommendation to adopt an effective date of January 1, 2027, for the requirement for all new RVs to have a grounding monitor interrupter installed and a mandatory enforcement at the start of each manufacturer's respecti more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Cline, Virginia Republican Delegation Support Disaster Designation Request For Virginia's Agricultural Industry * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) was joined by Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Congressman John McGuire (VA-05), Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09) in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins. This letter supports Virginia's request for  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Clover Hill Dairy Recalls Soft Ricotta/Requeson Cheese Due to Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: June 09, 2026 FDA Publish Date: June 09, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Company Name: Clover Hill Dairy, LLC. Brand Name: Clover Hill Dairy Product Description: Soft Ricott more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Couple finds a home at VCU to pursue research projects with personal meaning Medical doctors Shady Azzam and Nada Nassif are training to become better physicians through a Ph.D. program in the School of Medicine. By Grace McOmber, School of Medicine Becoming a physician-scientist requires dedication, endurance and patience. The path to earning two doctorates stretches across passions and disciplines -- and, in the case of Shady Azzam and Nada Na more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * DECLARATIONS: BLACK AMERICANS AND THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR Premieres June 29, 2026 * Powerful new documentary uncovers the stories of Black Americans who fought to define democracy during the American Revolution ARLINGTON, VA; June 9, 2026 -PBS announced that a new one-hour film, DECLARATIONS: BLACK AMERICANS AND THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR, will premiere Monday, June 29, at 10:00 PM ET ( check local listings ) on PBS, PBS.org, and the PBS app. Produce more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Local Small Businesses Continue to Suffer Under Trump and His Cost-Spiking Republicans, Forcing Them to Raise Prices on Families and Cut Jobs for Workers According to new data released today by The National Federation of Independent Business, small businesses throughout America continue to suffer under Donald Trump and his cost-spiking Republicans. With everything -- from food and utilities to gas and building materials -- becomi more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN delivers most-watched NCAA DI Women's College World Series on record * * Championship Series Game 2 scored most-watched college softball game on record with 2.5 million viewers, peaked with 3.0 million viewers * Second most-watched NCAA WCWS Finals on record with 2.2 million viewers * Overall, the WCWS was up 20% from 2025 season (previous high) * NCAA Softball Tournament finishes up 28% year-over-year,  more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 10 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * FedEx Pilots Ratify New Collective Bargaining Agreement Memphis, Tenn. -- Today, the FedEx Master Executive Council (MEC), represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), reported that 83 percent of FedEx pilots voted in favor of a new collective bargaining agreement. 98.5 percent of eligible pilots participated in the voting process. This agreement follows an extended bargaining process that incl more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 9 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Four leaders appointed to William & Mary Board of Visitors * Four business and civic leaders have been appointed to William & Mary's Board of Visitors, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced on June 5. Former deputy attorney general of Virginia Jeff Bourne '99, J.D. '07; professor and former senior diplomat Jennifer Davis P '27, P '30; Capital One executive Osman "Oz" Parvaiz '99, P '30; and former chief deputy attorney general of Virginia Cynthia Huds more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 9 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason engineering team uses robotics to rethink accessibility * Many accessibility surveys depend on manual measurements, handwritten notes, and extensive walkthroughs with compliance checklists. A team of George Mason University engineering students wondered if a robot could do it faster. Nine months later, they created one. The project, called Salus, combines robotics, LiDAR technology, object detection, GPS mapping, cloud-based analytics, and a more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, June 9 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Go RVing's Reddit Travel Takeover Delivers Strong Engagement With Key Travel Audience * To kick off the peak summer travel season, Go RVing launched a high-impact Memorial Day Category Takeover on Reddit, successfully placing the RV lifestyle front and center for millions of active travelers. Designed to capture high-intent audiences during a critical vacation-planning window, the digital activation delivered broad awareness  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 9 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abigail Spanberger Announces Scout Space Expansion in Fairfax * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger announced today that Scout Space -a technology company specializing in systems and software deployed on satellites -will invest more than $1 million to expand the company's operations in Fairfax County, with a plan to create 31 new jobs in the Commonwealth. Expanding its footprint beyond its existing Reston location, Scou more PR

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, June 10 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * Governor appoints new members to James Madison University Board of Visitors SUMMARY: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger appointed five new members to JMU's Board of Visitors, including one reappointment, each serving four-year terms starting July 1, 2026. The appointees bring diverse expertise in fields such as education, law, healthcare, and public policy, strengthening the university's governing board. - Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced J more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 10 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Governor Scott Signs H.588 into Law, Expanding Pharmacist Test-and-Treat Authority for Vermont Patients New law expands patient access -- now Vermont must direct rural health dollars to deliver. - Governor Phil Scott signed H.588 into law yesterday, giving pharmacists and pharmacy technicians the authority to test for and treat a set of common illnesses -- such as strep throat and the flu. The signing of th more PR

ETTRICK, Virginia, June 8 -- Virginia State University posted the following news: * * * Governor Spanberger Appoints Three New Members To The VSU Board Of Visitors * The University welcomes Mr. Baron Braswell, Mr. Bill Murray, and Ms. Clarice Torian to its Board of Visitors. Today, Governor Abigail Spanberger appointed three new members and reappointed two members to the Virginia State University Board of Visitors. The new appointees are Mr. Baron Braswell, Mr. Bill Murray, and Ms. Clarice Torian. Mr. Braswell is a financial services ad more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 10 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Graduate's journey from softball to social work leads to selection as U.S. team therapist at Jewish Olympics * For former NCAA Division I softball player Olivia Gott, life post-sports challenged her identity and mental health. "As a college athlete, they really make it impossible to not be successful. Everything is scheduled for you, including classes, study time, practice, workouts and treatments," says Gott, who played catcher at the U more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Backs Virginia Request for Federal Disaster Assistance to Support Ninth District Farmers * In wake of Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger's request to the federal government for expedited disaster assistance for Virginia farmers, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) is part of a Virginia Congressional delegation effort to urge U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins to approve expedited disaster assistance. In more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 10 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hale Hokuala Kaua'i, Curio Collection by Hilton, Now Accepting Reservations Beginning October 2026 Curio Collection by Hilton's first Hawai'i property unveils first look at resort's rooms ahead of opening * Hale Hokuala Kaua'i, Curio Collection by Hilton, is now accepting reservations for stays beginning October 1, 2026, marking Curio Collection by Hilton's arrival in the Aloha State. * The 210-room lifestyle resort, including 23 suites, is desi more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 10 (TNSletter) -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez, with 19 co-signers issued the following letter to Federation Internationale de l'Automobile and Formula 1 Group: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 8, 2026 Stefano Domenicali, CEO Formula 1 Group 2 St. James's Market London, SW1Y 4AH United Kingdom - Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President Federation Internationale de l'Automobile 8 place de la Concorde 75008 Paris France - Dear Mr. Domenicali and Mr. Ben Sulayem, We, the undersigned Attorneys Gener more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 10 -- The Virginia State Bar issued the following news on June 9, 2026: * * * Highlights of the June 4 VSB Council Meeting At its meeting on June 4, 2026, during the 2026 Virginia State Bar (VSB) Annual Meeting in Virginia Beach, VSB Council heard the following reports and took the following actions. 2026-27 VSB President Installation 2026-27 VSB President Susan Bradford Tarley was sworn into office and will take over the VSB presidency on July 1, 2026. She has served as a member of VSB Council and Executive Commit more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following remarks at a hearing to evaluate four pieces of legislation, including the Secure America Act and three anti-fraud oversight measures: * * * Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. Today, the Rules Committee is convening to consider four separate measures: S. 2, H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, and H. Res. 1335. Before we turn to the reconciliati more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 9 [Category: Think Tank] -- The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution that says its mission is to advance free-market public policy, posted the following news release: * * * In Legislative Testimony, The Buckeye Institute Outlines How Ohio Can Get Data Center Policy Right * Columbus, OH - On Tuesday, The Buckeye Institute testified (see full text below or download a PDF ) before the Ohio Senate Energy Committee on Ohio House Bill 646, which will set policy to govern data center developme more PR

ELON, North Carolina, June 9 -- Elon University issued the following news release: * * * John Walz named inaugural dean of Elon University's School of Engineering and Computing The president emeritus of Milwaukee School of Engineering in Wisconsin brings to North Carolina his decades of leadership experience in engineering education, innovation, fundraising and student success. A former president of the Milwaukee School of Engineering and longtime leader in engineering and technology education has been named the inaugural dean of Elon Univ more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 9 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Launch of lilyPD beta provides custom development tools for national educators * In the Year of Civic Leadership and the nation's 250th anniversary, William & Mary is strengthening history and civics education across the country with an innovative new professional development platform for K-12 teachers. Developed by William & Mary's Strategic Cultural Partnerships (SCP), museum professionals, and K-12 teachers, lilyPD: Professional Development powered by W more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 9 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Local artists lead W&M Juneteenth celebration * The theme of this year's Juneteenth celebration at William & Mary is "Remembering, Restoring and Renewing." The celebration will be held Thursday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Sadler Center, and the event is free and open to the campus community and the public. The program will feature three Williamsburg artists to lead the community in powerful and engaging performances and workshops that will give more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Local Labor Leader Calls Out Jen Kiggans for Voting Against Working Virginians * A local labor leader is calling out vulnerable Republican Congresswoman Jen Kiggans for repeatedly voting against working Virginians. Writing in The Virginian-Pilot, they criticize Kiggans for voting to gut commonsense energy tax credits that have created good-paying union jobs in Virginia. They write: "When push came to shove, Kiggans did what she a more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 10 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Mars appoints Kemal Cetin as Chief Digital & Information Officer for $36B Snacking business * Kemal Cetin is a seasoned Digital and Information Technology leader with success driving digital technology innovation and transformation * Mars Snacking, based in Chicago, is home to beloved brands including SNICKERS(R), M&M'S(R), SKITTLES(R), EXTRA(R), PRINGLES(R), CHEEZ-IT(R), POP-TARTS(R), and KIND( more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on House Passage of Republican ICE/Border Patrol Funding Bill * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after House Republicans passed a partisan funding bill that provides an additional $70 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP): "Last year, Republicans' Big Ugly Law gave nearly $75 billion to ICE and $65 billion more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 10 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms McGuireWoods was selected for inclusion in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms" list, which spotlights the country's top law firms based on workplace quality and employee satisfaction. The list, part of U.S. News' broader "Best Companies to Work For" rankings, evaluates how law firms meet employees' needs and expectations.  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 9 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on June 8, 2026: * * * Maine Launches Data Center Advisory Council By Camille Norton, NASEO On April 29, 2026, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed an executive order establishing the Maine Data Center Advisory Council, composed of 17 members who deliver a report and recommendations on large-scale data center development to the Governor and Legislature. These recommendations, focused on methods to protect ratepayers, support grid reliabi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence released the following testimony by Roger Mason, President Trump's nominee to be director of the National Reconnaissance Office, from a June 2, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Cotton, Vice Chairman Warner and distinguished members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today and to consider my nomination to be the Director of the National Reconnaissance Office. I want thank President Trump, Secretary Hegseth, and Director Gabbard for t more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 9 -- The National Science Teaching Association issued the following news release on June 8, 2026: * * * National Science Teaching Association Welcomes New Board and Leadership Council Members MCLEAN, Va. -- The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) today announced the newest members of its Board of Directors, as well as the members comprising its Leadership Council. "At NSTA, strong leadership is essential to advancing excellence and innovation in science education," said Bob Lay, Chief Executive Officer, NS more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 9 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Releases First Quarter 2026 Credit Union System Performance Data * Alexandria, VA (June 9, 2026) -The National Credit Union Administration today released its first quarter credit union system performance data for 2026. According to the latest financial performance data report, total assets in federally insured credit unions rose by $117 billion, or 4.9 percent, over the year ending in the first quarter of 2026, to $2.48 tri more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW ANALYSIS: VA-01 is the "Median House District," Putting it at the Center of the Fight for Control of Congress * Center for Politics : "VA-1 also stands out as one of just a handful of districts that voted more Democratic for president in 2024 than it did in 2020" New analysis from UVA's Center for Politics confirms what we already know: VA-01 is at the center of the House battlefield, and career politician Rob Wittman has ne more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * New Tracker Monitors State Legislation to Protect Public Servants Against Threats of Violence, Doxxing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Public Citizen launched a new tracker monitoring the progress of state legislation to protect elected officials. The tracker reveals that dozens of states have introduced or passed bi-partisan legislation to shield public servants from threats, harassment, doxing, and political violence. The urgency is clear. Ac more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 9 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * NSF CAREER award will support teen autonomy in age of AI * Adolescence has always been a time of figuring out who you are. Increasingly, that process unfolds alongside social media feeds, recommendation algorithms, and AI chatbots. George Mason University's Nora McDonald received a prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER award for $748,000 to better understand how adolescents experience and are shaped by these artificial intelligence (AI) and  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 9 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on June 8, 2026: * * * Pennsylvania Releases Pennsylvania Nuclear Energy Roadmap By Camille Norton, NASEO On May 7, 2026, Team Pennsylvania released the Pennsylvania Nuclear Energy Roadmap, a coordinated framework to align stakeholders and strengthen the commonwealth's position as a national leader in nuclear energy. Developed by more than 70 leaders representing over 50 organizations, the roadmap outlines a shared strategy focused on more PR

ASHBURN, Virginia, June 8 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * Perth Airport partners with DXC as Master Systems Integrator for New Terminal Project * Ashburn, Va., June 8, 2026 -DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, today announced that it has been selected by Perth Airport as Master Systems Integrator (MSI) for the new terminal development, a key milestone in the airport's multi-billion-dollar more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, June 9 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Professor named American Society of Mechanical Engineers Fellow * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jun 9, 2026 Kennesaw State University part-time professor Vijay Goyal has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Class of 2026. The distinction is one of the organization's highest honors and recognizes engineers who have made significant contributions to research, industry, education, and the engineering profession. For Goyal, the r more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Introduces Gun Violence Prevention Bills to Protect Kids and Our Community * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) has introduced a package of bills to keep children and communities safe from gun violence. "Gun violence is the leading cause of death in children and adolescents, and every year, 46,000 Americans die from gun violence. Inaction isn't an option. All academic and childcare based campuses, more PR

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Introduces Gun Violence Prevention Bills to Protect Kids and Our Community * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) has introduced a package of bills to keep children and communities safe from gun violence. "Gun violence is the leading cause of death in children and adolescents, and every year, 46,000 Americans die from gun violence. Inaction isn't an option. All academic and childcare based campuses, more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 9 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * RILA Opposes Faster Labor Contracts Act * The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act, legislation that would impose rigid federal timelines and binding arbitration on first contract negotiations between employers and newly certified unions. RILA opposes the Faster Labor Contracts Act because it wo more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, June 9 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Women's Alliance Announces Summer Discussion Series * The RV Women's Alliance (RVWA) has unveiled its 2026 Summer Discussion Series lineup aimed at elevating attendees in three areas: mind, body, and soul. The webinar series will include an insightful monthly discussion with prominent experts in their field, spotlighting strategies on how to stay grounded, advocate for oneself, and own your power. "Our mission at RVWA is more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Offers Relief to Virginia Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought * Submit your pitch by June 10 to compete for our $1 million cash prize pool at sba.gov/freedom250 ! *** Original text here: https://www.sba.gov/article/2026/06/09/sba-offers-relief-virginia-businesses-private-nonprofits-affected-drought more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Votes Against GOP Bill to Expand ICE Funding and Immigration Enforcement * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott issued the following statement after voting against the GOP's budget reconciliation bill: "Instead of focusing on lowering costs and improving the lives of working families, Republicans are advancing a bill to give $70 billion more to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and immigration enforcement efforts. Americans more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 9 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Welcomes New Chair of SIA Data Privacy Advisory Board * Tony Manna of Allegion will lead the expert group of security industry privacy leaders. SILVER SPRING, Md.-The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Tony Manna as the new chair of the SIA Data Privacy Advisory Board -which provides information and best practices to help SIA members handle sensitive data in a saf more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following floor remarks on June 9, 2026, entitled "Democrats' Threat to Judicial Independence": * * * I want to address recent threats to the Supreme Court made by Democratic members of Congress. Last week, a major newspaper published a piece with a simple title: "Democrats Promise to Wreck the Supreme Court." That title isn't hyperbole. It's a fact. Today, I want to tell the American people what's really going on. Because what  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 9 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Six Steps Congress Can Take to Promote Innovation in Trucking * America's supply chain is undergoing a technological transformation, and trucking is leading the charge.  In testimony on Capitol Hill, American Trucking Associations President & CEO Chris Spear delivered a clear message to lawmakers: the road to a safer, stronger, and more competitive freight network runs through smart, targeted policy decisio more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, June 10 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * TowBoatUS Truman Lake Opens to Strengthen On-Water Assistance Across Central Missouri Waterway New location stations a response vessel across Truman Lake's 56,000-acre reservoir to assist recreational boaters - WARSAW, Mo. - TowBoatUS, North America's largest network of on-water towing ports, today announced the opening of TowBoatUS Truman Lake, marking a significant expansion of on-water towing and response services for Missouri' more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke's Ashley Taylor Named to Hall of Fame by Virginia Lawyers Weekly * RICHMOND - Troutman Pepper Locke vice chair and co-leader of the firm's nationally ranked State Attorneys General Practice, Ashley L. Taylor, Jr., has been named to the Virginia Lawyers Hall of Fame by Virginia Lawyers Weekly, recognizing his outstanding career, leadership, and lasting impact on the legal profession in Virginia and b more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke's Ashley Taylor Named to Hall of Fame by Virginia Lawyers Weekly RICHMOND - Troutman Pepper Locke vice chair and co-leader of the firm's nationally ranked State Attorneys General Practice, Ashley L. Taylor, Jr., has been named to the Virginia Lawyers Hall of Fame by Virginia Lawyers Weekly, recognizing his outstanding career, leadership, and lasting impact on the legal profession in Virginia and beyond. Taylor consistently earns  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 9 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * U.S. Space Forces-Space senior leaders align command strategy, warfighting readiness VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) - U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Dennis Bythewood, S4S commander and the Combined Joint Force Space Component commander for U.S. Space Command, hosted a two-day leadership planning event at Vandenberg Space Force Base, May 19-20, 2026. He gathered senior leaders from across his staff, two USSF deltas and three joint centers to invest in  more PR

NEW YORK, June 9 -- United Against Nuclear Iran posted the following news release on June 8, 2026: * * * UANI Leadership Sends Letter to U.S. Lawmakers Endorsing the U.S.S. Joseph I. Lieberman Governor Jeb Bush and Ambassador Mark D. Wallace Release Letter to U.S. Lawmakers Supporting the Naming of a Virginia-Class SSN-817 Submarine after Senator Lieberman - United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) Chairman Governor Jeb Bush and CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace today released a letter to U.S. lawmakers endorsing the naming of a Virginia-class U.S. more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, June 10 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Launches Virginia's First Master's Degree in AI in Business By Amy Jessee The University of Mary Washington has opened enrollment for a new Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Business (MS in AI in Business), an innovative graduate program designed to prepare professionals for a rapidly evolving, AI-driven economy. The graduate degree is the first of its kind in Virginia to focus specifically on artificial intelligence in more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 10 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Announces New Tools to Combat Notario Fraud AG Jones shares how new law will keep Virginians safe from fraud - Starting July 1, 2026 the Office of the Attorney General will have additional tools to combat notario fraud, a scam that targets Spanish-speaking communities. Notario fraud happens when someone falsely holds themselves out as a lawyer or authorized legal representative, often clai more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, June 10 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Governor Appoints Board of Visitors Members Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced the appointment of three new members to the Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors, Daryl Deke '82, Yolanda Green, and Elise Woodworth '07, as well as the reappointment of Lester Johnson Jr. '95. The new members will fill the vacancies of Meaghan Mobbs, C. Ernest Edgar IV '87 and Thomas "Teddy" Gottwald '83. Deke is from Nashville, Tennessee, and is a principal fina more PR

ETTRICK, Virginia, June 9 -- Virginia State University posted the following news: * * * Virginia State University Earns Top Marks For Preparing Future Teachers To Teach Reading To Elementary Students * VSU's elementary education program received an A+ rating in a new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality. Virginia State University is proud to announce that its undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality for excellence in preparing future elementary teachers t more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Alumna charges Pamplin graduates to bring their skills and connect as humans Melissa Taylor '95 was the keynote speaker at the Pamplin College of Business commencement ceremonies. By Jacob Levin As more than 1,600 Pamplin College of Business graduates celebrated commencement this May, Melissa Taylor '95, vice chair of clients & markets and member of the U.S. Management Committee at KPMG LLP, shared some advice. "Every day I'm having conversations with KPMG's  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 9 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Could your dog help fight the spotted lanternfly? A new study makes the case Ordinary pet dogs outperformed trained human searchers in the first real-world test of community dog-handler teams, finding more than twice as many egg masses. By Marya Barlow At a Maryland vineyard, Debi Persing guided her Boston terrier, Xephyr, slowly down a row of grapevines. Vineyard workers and scientists had already identified several invasive spotted lanternfly egg ma more PR

LONDON, England, June 10 (TNSrep) -- Visiongain, a media company that says it produces a host of business-to-business reports focusing on the automotive, aviation, chemicals, cyber, defence, energy, food and drink, materials, packaging, pharmaceutical and utilities sectors, issued the following news release: * * * Undersea Defence Intelligence Market to Reach US$58.6bn by 2036 The underwater domain is rapidly becoming one of the most strategically significant areas of modern defence operations. As geopolitical competition intensifies and co more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw Bill to Speed Up Reviews for Veterans Suffering From Trauma Advances to House Floor * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) announced that the Streamline Upgrades for Veterans Act, bipartisan legislation he introduced with Congressman James C. Moylan (GU-00), advanced through the House Armed Services Committee as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The Committee's passage mar more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw, Ranking Member Thompson Demand Mullin Sell Noem-Era Luxury Jets * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a Member of the House Homeland Security Committee, joined by Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02), sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin demanding that he sell the two Gulfstream G700 luxury jets and Boeing 737 MAX purchased during former Secretary Kristi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Raise Concerns About Lack of Progress in Improving Retention of Federal Employees Who Are Military Spouses * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) raised concerns with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) about federal agencies' lack of progress in improving retention of federal employees who are military spouses. The senators urged OPM to fulfill commitments that they and other agencies have previo more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Sound Alarm on Risk of Trump-Vance Administration Using Election Crimes Prosecutions to Interfere in Midterm Elections * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined 22 of their Senate Democratic colleagues in demanding answers from the Trump-Vance Administration over the removal of the most recent version of the Federal Prosecution of Election Offenses manual from the Department of Justice' more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement by senior associate counsel Nathan Moelker: * * * A Wave of Support: Pro-Life Allies Across America Rally Behind ACLJ for Pregnancy Resource Centers When the government decides to use its power to silence those who defend life, it doesn't just threaten one ministry - it threatens every American's right to speak, to believe, and to serve according to their conscience. That's exactly what's at stake in our case, A Woman's Concern, Inc. d/b/a Your Opti more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 8 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Why did the AI agent cross the road? * Workshopping, an iterative process where creators share ideas, test what works, and refine what doesn't through collective feedback, is at the heart of any writers' group. This collaborative dynamic inspired George Mason University PhD students Shiwei Hong to explore whether artificial intelligence (AI) could benefit from a similar approach. Hong developed a novel multi-agent system that simulates a collaborative co more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Releases Statement on Voting to Strengthen Public Safety and Border Security * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released a statement on voting in support of the Senate amended reconciliation package: "Public safety and the rule of law are fundamental in our communities, and our law enforcement officers work diligently to uphold these values," said Rep. Wittman. "Recent reports of increased violence in cities  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Violent Assailants, Drug Traffickers, and Other Violent Criminals * Nearly 70% of criminal illegal aliens arrested by ICE have been charged or arrested for a crime in the United States WASHINGTON -Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested criminal illegal aliens convicted for aggravated assault with a weapon, battery, and drug trafficking, among other crimes. "Yesterday, the bra more PR