ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * "A Collaborative Engine": S4 Summit unites Airmen, Guardians for space superiority * CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla. (AFNS) - Space Launch Delta 45 hosted the U.S. Space Force S4 Mission Sustainment Summit from May 5, 2026 to May 8, 2026, at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The annual event strengthens foundational support systems for the United States Space Force. Space operations depend on secure and ready military installations on the grou more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 12 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * A Legacy of the Heart: 'Cancer Care is All I Ever Wanted to Do,' Veteran Surgery Professor Says * Martin Fleming, MD, chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology in the College of Medicine at UT Health Sciences, remembers going door-to-door in Memphis as early as age 6 or 7 with his mother, a survivor of osteogenic carcinoma, to collect money for the American Cancer Society. His father, the late Irvin D. Fleming, MD, also a Mem more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * A new digital frontline: How IPPS-A is revolutionizing the U.S. Army Reserve * FORT BELVOIR, Virginia - For decades, the Army's personnel and pay process was a labyrinth of paperwork and disconnected databases, leading to frustrating delays and a lack of visibility for Soldiers and commanders alike. In 2023, a comprehensive, Army-wide solution - the Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army (IPPS-A) - was  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP & CVA Commend Chairmen Bost and Moran for the Take Care of America's Veterans Act * ARLINGTON, VA - Americans for Prosperity (AFP) and Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) support the Take Care of America's Veterans Act introduced by House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) and Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), on June 10, 2026. This bill finishes the job  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 11 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts (PDF) that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impose unclear and confusing requirements on contractors more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 13 -- The Arlington Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Arlington School Board Transitioning to New Board Management Platform Arlington Public Schools (APS) is excited to announce that the School Board will transition from BoardDocs to Diligent Community, a new and modernized Board management platform, designed to keep our community informed and engaged. The new Diligent Community public-facing platform will provide families, staff, and community members with enhanced user experience and easier access t more PR

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, June 13 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * As droughts worsen, JMU expert probes flash droughts People may be familiar with flash floods, but "flash droughts" are an emerging and often overlooked climate threat with severe consequences, says JMU researcher Tobias Gerken. Unlike long-term droughts that develop over months or years, flash droughts can intensify within weeks, potentially causing crop losses and damaging ecosystems. What drives that sudden intensification remains poorly understo more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA, TMC Celebrate 2026 Technician Appreciation Week * Jun 12, 2026 Washington - Honoring the hard work and commitment of professional technicians, the American Trucking Associations and ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council will kick off the seventh annual National Technician Appreciation Week on Sunday, June 14. This year's theme is "Celebrating technicians that keep us moving." "Trucking operations r more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 12 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief in Support of New York Measures Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings * Urges Court of Appeals to uphold dismissal of Trump Administration lawsuit OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump Administration's lawsuit challenging the Protect Our Courts Act (POCA), a New Yor more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 12 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition Defending State Gambling Laws Against Kalshi * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 37 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting Ohio's right to enforce its state sports gaming and gambling laws against prediction market operator Kalshi. The amicus brief supports Ohio gaming authorities in KalshiEx LLC v. Schuler et al, which is  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 12 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill * Coalition urges U.S. Senate to modify House-passed Farm Bill to restore food assistance funding for millions of Americans OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and e more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 12 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill * Coalition Calls on Senate to Reverse Federal Cuts that Threaten Food Assistance for Millions of Americans Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and eligibility protections in the more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, June 12 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill * Coalition Calls on Senate to Reverse Federal Cuts that Threaten Food Assistance for Millions of Americans Carson City, NV - Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford joined a coalition of 23 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and eligib more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 12 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and eligibility protections in the upcoming Farm Bill and reject efforts to reduce food assistance for families, seniors, vete more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 12 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES CONGRESS TO RESTORE SNAP BENEFITS AND PROTECT FOOD ASSISTANCE IN FARM BILL * Coalition Calls on Senate to Reverse Federal Cuts that Threaten Food Assistance for Millions of Americans Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and eligibility protections in th more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release: * * * AUVSI Endorses Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 * AUVSI endorses the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, introduced by Senators Bernie Moreno and Elissa Slotkin in the U.S. Senate, and Representatives John Moolenaar and Debbie Dingell in the U.S. House. The bill would protect U.S. transportation infrastructure and the domestic automotive industry from exploitation by fore more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Avoiding the Walker Dip: Military health professionals must 'train how you're going to fight' * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - The Military Health System is actively spearheading initiatives to ensure doctors, nurses, medics and other health professionals sustain and enhance vital medical skills to keep service members at peak readiness. "Our No. 1 priority is medical force readiness to ensure that our military f more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 13 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems launches new digital fires capability at Eurosatory BAE Systems is bringing digital innovation to the front-line with its newest capability - a Next Generation Indirect Fire Control System designed to enhance the precision, speed and connectivity of modern artillery operations. The system is designed to support artillery crews at the point of fire, providing a modern digital fire control system that enables faster targeting, improved accuracy an more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Big Money Donors to Pay Birthday Tribute to Trump at $1 Million Per Plate SuperPAC Fundraiser Before White House UFC Fight * WASHINGTON -President Trump's super PAC MAGA Inc. will hold a $ 1-million-per-plate fundraiser at Trump's Virginia golf club on Saturday, a day ahead of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Freedom 250 event slated for the White House lawn a day later, according to reports. This corporate-sponsored event highligh more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, June 11 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Athletics Awarded Second Place in USCAA President's Cup * Christendom College earned second place in the USCAA President's Cup for the 2025-26 academic year, as announced by the collegiate sports association this week. The award recognizes the institutions that demonstrate the highest levels of academic achievement across their athletic programs, measuring overall team GPAs, Academic All-American honors, and department-wide academic performanc more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 13 -- The Cleveland Museum of Art issued the following news release: * * * The Cleveland Museum of Art Announces Public Phase of $600 Million Comprehensive Fundraising Campaign as It Marks 110 Years The largest campaign in CMA history and among the largest ever undertaken by a U.S. art museum, it will advance the institution's mission "For the Benefit of All the People." - The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) today announced the public phase of a comprehensive fundraising campaign, "For the Benefit of All the People." Th more PR

NEW YORK, June 13 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * New Research Indicates That in the Future, Trees May Store Less Carbon Than Expected Even as trees photosynthesize late into the year, their growth stops by mid-summer, which impacts their carbon uptake. Highlights * Researchers found that oak forests can continue taking up carbon after their seasonal wood growth has ended. * Aridity and heat limit tree growth more strongly than photosynthesis. * As the climate warms, fores more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * East Georgia Chapter Honors AFJROTC Teacher of the Year * The East Georgia Chapter of the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) recognized Master Sgt. Ed Berenguer, USAF (Ret.), of Brantley County High School, as its 2026 Teacher of the Year, during the school's AFJROTC summer STEM camp on June 3. AFA East Georgia Chapter President Laurie Orth traveled to Brantley County High School to present the award more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following economic brief (No. 26-18) in June 2026 by Santiago M. Pinto entitled "The Postpandemic City: Urban Employment Centers and Commuting in the Fifth District". Here are excerpts: * * * Transit networks, downtown real estate markets and local revenue bases across U.S. cities were designed around decades of established commuting flows to central employment districts. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted those flows sharply, and the return to prepandemic  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following white paper (No. 26-10) in May 2026 by Andreas Hornstein and Marianna Kudlyak entitled "Trends in Labor Force Participation and Unemployment, 1976-2024." Here are excerpts: * * * Using CPS microdata, 1976-2024, we estimate trend and cyclical components of unemployment and labor force participation for 44 age-gender-education groups. We fit a parsimonious state-space model in which each series is the sum of latent cohort and time-varying age eff more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 12 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abigail Spanberger Announces General Fund Revenues Grew 6.5 Percent Year-Over-Year Through May * RICHMOND, VA - Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that May revenues were nearly unchanged compared to the previous May, declining 0.1 percent. On a fiscal year-to-date basis, through the first eleven months of Fiscal Year 2026, collections have grown 6.5 percent. Growth has been driven by strong individual income tax and more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 12 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Secures $85 Million Investment from RINGANA to Build U.S. Headquarters in Roanoke * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger announced that RINGANA -an Austrian life sciences company known for skincare and nutritional products -will invest $85 million over the next five years to establish the company's first U.S. headquarters, production, and distribution facility in the City of Roanoke, creating 435 new jobs acr more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 12 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Signs Legislation to Create State Internship Coordinator, Expand Opportunities to More Students * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday signed bipartisan legislation creating Virginia's first State Internship Coordinator -a new role within her Administration focused on strengthening state internship programs and expanding internship opportunities in government agencies to more Virginia students in ev more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 12 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Statement on Budget Proposal * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement on the budget proposal put forward by the Virginia House of Delegates. "Today, the House of Delegates put forward a substantive, specific budget proposal to deliver on so many priorities Virginians share. I appreciate Speaker Don Scott, Appropriations Chairman Luke Torian, and the members of the House  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces More Than $2.8 Million for Helene Relief Road Repair * The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded Hurricane Helene-related grants to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The funding breakdown of the grants is as follows: * $1,369,318 to Smyth County * $745,319 to Washington County * $728,017 Grayson County These FEMA grants, worth $2,842,654, support repairment projec more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on June 12, 2026: * * * Ranking Members Scott and Sanders Lead Democrats' Opposition to Trump Effort to Halt Pay Increases and Benefits for Head Start Teachers House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) and Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Ranking Member Bernie Sanders led 69 Congressional Democrats in demanding that the U.S more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: National Campaign Seeks Jones Act Repeal to Reduce Fuel, Food, and Energy Prices * ARLINGTON, VA- In case you missed it, Freight Waves reported on Americans for Prosperity's six-figure digital advocacy campaign urging Congress to permanently repeal the Jones Act, a century-old maritime law unnecessarily increases the cost of fuel, food, and energy for American households. The initiative combines targeted online a more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 13 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 12, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Attorney General Jay Jones Combats the Cost Crisis Attorney General Jay Jones Secures Preliminary Injunction Maintaining Virginians' Access to Food Security Programs Despite Trump Administration Attacks - Attorney General Jay Jones has secured a preliminary injunction blocking President Trump's attempt to politicize U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants by excluding eligible Virginians from access to  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 8 -- Inova, a healthcare provider, issued the following news release: * * * Inova Schar Cancer President John Deeken, MD, named to Modern Healthcare's 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives List John Deeken, MD, President of Inova Schar Cancer and co-director of the Inova Schar Head and Neck Cancer Program, has been named to Modern Healthcare's 2026 list of the "50 Most Influential Clinical Executive." This national recognition honors physician and clinical leaders whose impact extends beyond their own organizations more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, June 12 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * It's Not Just Our Calling Card, It's Our Calling: Hampton University Sees Nearly 900 Graduates Take the Stage this May * Hampton, Va. (June 8, 2026) -Hampton University conferred degrees upon nearly 900 graduates during its 156th Commencement Ceremony just a month ago on May 8 at the Hampton Coliseum, marking one of the institution's largest graduating classes in recent years and signaling continued institutional momentum in enrollment, retention, and degree c more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 13 -- Politico issued the following statement on June 12, 2026: * * * Joey Fox Named New Jersey Reporter Announcement from States Editorial Director Ryan Hutchins and New Jersey Editor Dustin Racioppi: Hi all - We're pleased to announce that Joey Fox will be joining POLITICO as a reporter on our New Jersey team. Joey comes to us from the New Jersey Globe, where he spent the past five years covering New Jersey politics from Trenton and Washington. During that time, he reported on the rise of super PAC spending, th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * No Amount Too Small, No Fraud Too Large -- And Counting: OIG Busts Inmate ID Scammers and Family Fraud Cover-ups -- Protecting American Workers Every week, the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General (OIG), works relentlessly to protect American workers and deliver justice. Inspector General Anthony P. D'Esposito is committed to safeguarding vital labor programs and ensuring that hardworking  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD BE SPENT TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's Morning Joe, where he made clear that Democrats are focused on lowering costs and ending Donald Trump's reckless war of choice to make life affordable for working families. JON LEMIRE: Mr. Leader, thank you for joining us this mor more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news: * * * Maryland students call for withdrawal of prior review memo * More than 150 student journalists from all 25 public high schools in Montgomery County, Maryland, sent an open letter today demanding their district comply with the state's New Voices legislation after the release of an alarming memo that requires principals to read and approve every story before publication. The students criticize the new blanket prior review poli more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 13 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 12, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Supporting New York Law Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings Amicus Brief Argues Federal Government Cannot Require States to Enforce Immigration Law in Courthouses - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump administration's lawsuit challenging the Protect Our Courts Act (P more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, June 12 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * National Right to Work Foundation Submits NLRB Rulemaking Petition: Overturn Biden-Era Rule and Expand Worker Free Choice * Foundation petitions Labor Board to end non-statutory barriers to employees' decertification rights, require incumbent unions prove majority status Washington, DC (June 12, 2026) - The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation has filed a formal rulemaking petition with the National La more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 12 -- The NATO Allied Command Transformation issued the following news release: * * * NATO Advances Counter-UAS Integration Through LCI-X Crucible 2-26 in Finland OULU, Finland. NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT), in cooperation with the Finnish Defence Forces and industry partners, has completed LCI-X Crucible 2-26, the second event in NATO's Layered Counter-UAS Initiative-X (LCI-X) experimentation series. The initiative focuses on countering Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones. Building  more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 12 -- The NATO Allied Command Transformation issued the following news release: * * * From Observations to Options: How the Future Force Study is Using the Conflict in Ukraine to Inform Future Force Design The Future Force Study (FFS) is a structured, evidence-led effort to turn real-world intelligence into practical Force Design Options (FDOs). Rather than copying solutions from any single theatre, FFS translates observations into testable hypotheses, then stress-tests them through analysis, war-gaming, modelling and more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 12 -- The NATO Allied Command Transformation issued the following news release: * * * Task Force X-Arctic: ACT Backs a Beacon Project to Strengthen Awareness in the High North At NATO Allied Command Transformation, Beacon Projects are intended to turn promising ideas into practical progress for the Alliance. They focus effort on initiatives that can address real operational challenges, connect experimentation to practical need, and help accelerate the adoption of capabilities that matter in the field. Task Force X-Ar more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release: * * * NSSF Praises SHOT Act Introduction to End Frivolous Public Nuisance Lawsuits * WASHINGTON, D.C. -NSSF (r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, praises the introduction of S. 4775, the Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts (SHOT) Act, that would strengthen the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). The legislation, introduced by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), would protect against frivolous publi more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 12 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Patients rank DHN Central clinics among the 'best of the best' * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Patients have ranked multiple Defense Health Network Central clinics, providers, and support staff as the "best of the best" in the Military Health System for patient experience and customer care, according to a recent Joint Outpatient Experience Survey, or JOES, quarterly report. "Our teams consistently go above and beyond, making sure every patient  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State students partner with The Associated Press to cover FIFA World Cup * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Some teams plan years for a potential World Cup opportunity, and so do some Penn State students. "When I came to Penn State, I came knowing there was a connection and history of students getting to cover major sporting events. So, it was almost a three-year plan to put myself in position for something like this," said Owen Cameros, a r more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 -- Politico issued the following statement on June 11, 2026: * * * POLITICO Relaunches Magazine and Announces Kathy Gilsinan as Senior Staff Writer, Dylon Jones as Senior Editor, and Catherine Kim as reporter Announcement from Magazine Editor Tessa Berenson Rogers, Senior Executive Editor, North America, Alex Burns and Global Editor-in-Chief, Jonathan Greenberger: Team - We are closing out the week with some exciting news: we are relaunching POLITICO Magazine as a weekly publication focused on original reportin more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release: * * * Robots Don't Bleed. They Save Lives. * By Michael Robbins President & CEO, AUVSI This week, a U.S. Navy autonomous surface vessel helped save two American helicopter pilots in the Strait of Hormuz. After a U.S. Army Apache went down near Oman, a Saronic Corsair autonomous boat recovered both crew members from the water and moved them to a point where they could be hoisted to more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on June 12, 2026: * * * Scott, Moore, Bonamici, Frost, Grijalva, and Pocan Introduce Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026 Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, joined Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), and Mark Pocan (WI-02) in introducing legis more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10:30 a.m. on June 18, 2026, at 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Nominees * Mr. Juan Segura, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Western Hemisphere Affairs) and a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation for a term expiring September 20, 2032 * Mr. Brendan Hanrahan, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (European and Eurasian Affairs) * The Honorable Rudolph Baue more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 6/5/2026-6/12/2026 * Championing Wins for Connecticut in National Defense Authorization Bill [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the Committee's approval of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027. The NDAA includes a number of provisions championed by Blumenthal t more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara Health hospitals earn national recognition for LGBTQ+ inclusive care * All 12 Sentara Health hospitals in Virginia and North Carolina have earned the High Performer designation for 2026 from the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), the nation's leading measure of inclusive, patient-centered care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals. Out of 741 hospitals that participated in the survey, Sentara ho more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 12 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Federal court rules EPA grant terminations were illegal CHARLESTON - In a decision issued today, South Carolina's federal district court ruled today that EPA's decision last spring to terminate the Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grant Program was illegal and vacates the agency's decision, requiring EPA to implement the $2.8 billion program. The Southern Environmental Law Center, in partnership with more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, June 8 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Squire Patton Boggs Advises Bullhound Capital on pound sterling260 Million Series C Funding Round for Oxford Quantum Circuits Squire Patton Boggs has advised technology investor Bullhound Capital on its lead investment in Oxford Quantum Circuits' pound sterling260 million Series C funding round, Europe's largest-ever private raise for a quantum computing company. The Squire Patton Boggs team was led by Corporate director Joshua Lodge and partner J more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, June 12 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Squire Patton Boggs Advises Goldenpeak on its First Investment in Ireland Squire Patton Boggs has advised Goldenpeak, a private equity firm specialising in high-growth business and information services, on exchanging contracts to acquire a majority shareholding in ORS, a multidisciplinary built environment consultancy headquartered in Ireland. The Squire Patton Boggs team that advised Goldenpeak was led by Corporate partners Ben Squires, George Ke more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, June 12 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Squire Patton Boggs Advises IIFL Finance on Landmark US$500 Million Social Bond of its US$1 Billion GMTN Programme Squire Patton Boggs has advised IIFL Finance Limited on the update of its US$1 billion Global Medium-Term Note (GMTN) Programme and on a US$500 million social bond drawdown under that programme. The transaction is India's first significant international dollar bond issuance since January of this year, and one of the first major deals e more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, June 12 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Squire Patton Boggs Crowned "National Legal Team of the Year" at 2026 Yorkshire Rainmaker Awards Squire Patton Boggs was crowned "National Legal Team of the Year" at TheBusinessDesk's Yorkshire Rainmaker Awards for an unprecedented third successive year, with Jonathan Jones also honoured with the inaugural "Lifetime Achievement" Award. In the deal awards, the firm also won "Early-Stage Deal of the Year" for advising on YFM Equity Partners' investm more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 13 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Tempo by Hilton Expands Nashville Presence with New Midtown Opening * Tempo by Hilton Nashville Midtown is now open in Nashville's Midtown district, adding 161 rooms near Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt Medical Center, Centennial Park and Music Row. * The hotel brings Tempo by Hilton's stylish, contemporary experience to active, ambitious travelers, with guest rooms, public spaces, wellness-focused amenities and food and beverage options design more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 12 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * The fabric of a new nation, told stitch by stitch * Just in time for America's 250th birthday, the nation's founding story comes together in " America's Tapestry," on view June 19-Sept. 6 at the Muscarelle Museum of Art at William & Mary. The project marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of the nation through 13 original tapestries which depict lesser-known stories of the American Revolution. Virginia's segment of the tapestry, stitched at the Muscar more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 11 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Tony Skinn earns contract extension through 2031-32 season * George Mason University Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics Marvin Lewis has announced a two-year contract extension for men's basketball head coach Tony Skinn, BA Communication '06, through the 2031-32 season. The 2025 Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year and architect of George Mason's first A-10 championship team, Skinn has put together the best start to a coaching career in school hist more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 12 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * UVA Joins SPARK GLOBAL to Accelerate Innovative New Medicines * The University of Virginia has joined the SPARK GLOBAL initiative to accelerate the development of new medicines and find solutions for the most urgent and complex healthcare challenges of our time. UVA founded its Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology in 2023 to more quickly transform the University's cutting-edge science into innovative medicines, and SPA more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Garret Westlake selected for Google AI faculty fellowship The VCU administrator and professor will join a global network of academic leaders focused on responsible AI adoption and improved student success in higher education. By David Slipher, Office of the Provost Garret Westlake, Ph.D., vice provost for innovation and strategic design at Virginia Commonwealth University, will join the inaugural Google Higher Ed Faculty AI Fellowship for North more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 12 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Virginia PTA Honors FCPS Superintendent with 2026 Power Partner Award * Commitment to community involvement and family engagement are two of the reasons the Virginia Parent Teacher Association honored Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid with a 2026 Power Partner award during its June 5 Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony. The award recognizes a school principal or division superintendent who demonstrates that strong family-school partnerships are more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech students develop communication system for NSWCDD with potential to save time and money DAHLGREN, Va. - Naval vessels use radio frequency (RF) signals to maintain communication with allies stationed on shore. However, this link can be frequently disrupted by environmental challenges, including signal reflections off the water's surface, atmospheric conditions like fog or heavy rain and terrestrial obstructions such as dense foliage. Naval Surf more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Researchers receive $4 million to improve endangered species management on military lands New research projects aim to simplify wildlife management by shifting from single-species plans to ecosystem-scale decision-making. By Chris Moody Across military installations that often include vast restricted-access acreage of natural landscape, protecting endangered species has become an increasingly complex task as multiple recovery plans stack up on the same habitat more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw, Fong Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating 30 Years of Taiwanese Democracy * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) and Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) introduced a bipartisan resolution commemorating the 30th anniversary of Taiwan's first direct presidential election and reaffirming U.S. support for Taiwan's democracy. On March 23, 1996, the people of Taiwan held their first direct presidential elec more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 13 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES SHARES WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF ACTIONS TAKEN Combats the cost crisis, protects health of Virginia's children, and stands up to fraud - Attorney General Jay Jones took action to address the issues keeping Virginians up at night, from rising prices to keeping children safe. Fighting the Cost Crisis Everyday necessities and basics are becoming harder to afford, a fact  more PR