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News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors Newsletter for 2026-06-16 ( 52 items )  
'Roanoke Roundup' pushes students out of comfort zone, into world of Appalachian freshwater fish (10)
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 15 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * 'Roanoke Roundup' pushes students out of comfort zone, into world of Appalachian freshwater fish * The following story originally appeared on the website for W&M's Batten School & VIMS. - Ed. The large passenger van took the winding turns carefully as its occupants, worn out from a long day of specimen collection, quietly took in the majestic views just outside their windows. Above them, rolling Appalachian mountain peaks, replete with fresh spring foliag more PR

AFP-PA to Lawmakers: Don't Play Favorites with Contractors on Public Projects (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-PA to Lawmakers: Don't Play Favorites with Contractors on Public Projects * HARRISBURG, PA - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) called on state representatives to block a bill ( SB 908 ) that would expand Pennsylvania's Prevailing Wage Act, calling it an unfair expansion of government involvement in private labor markets. In addition to issuing a "key vote alert" to lawmakers ahead of Monday's v more PR

Anheuser-Busch Investing $20 Million+ in Hometown St. Louis & Missouri Facilities to Drive Local Economic Growth & Fuel Production of Michelob ULTRA (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 15 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * Anheuser-Busch Investing $20 Million+ in Hometown St. Louis & Missouri Facilities to Drive Local Economic Growth & Fuel Production of Michelob ULTRA * LEADING AMERICAN MANUFACTURER CONTINUES TO DELIVER ON $600 MILLION COMMITMENT, FUELING PRODUCTION OF MICHELOB ULTRA Key Facts: * \- Anheuser-Busch announces $20 million+ investment in flagship St. Louis brewery and Arnold can manufacturing plant * \- more PR

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights for Action on Microplastics in Our Drinking Water (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 15 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights for Action on Microplastics in Our Drinking Water * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson is applauding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for researching microplastics found in drinking water but is pushing the agency to require monitoring of microplastics to better understand the risks they pose to our communities. "Everyone deserves clean drinking water," said Attorney Gene more PR

AUKUS Partners Take Next Steps Towards Submarine Rotational Force-West (10)
CANBERRA, Australia, June 13 -- The Australian Department of Defence issued the following news release: * * * AUKUS partners take next steps towards Submarine Rotational Force-West Submarine Rotational Force West (SRF-West) is another step closer to being established, with critical support elements now in place - as Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom continue to work at pace to deliver the AUKUS partnership. The Albanese Government is investing up to $8 billion to expand HMAS Stirling in Western Australia, creating around  more PR

BAE Systems and NEC Sign MoU to Strengthen Japan's Active Cyber Defence (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 16 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems and NEC sign MoU to strengthen Japan's active cyber defence BAE Systems and NEC Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combine expertise for the implementation of active cyber defence (ACD) solutions for the Japanese Government. This MoU demonstrates the intent of both organisations to work together in various sectors beyond the defence domain, building on the momentum of the Japan-UK Strategic Cyber Partnership agreed by  more PR

Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Hearing to Examine Policies to Increase Health Care Transparency for Patients and Employers (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Hearing to Examine Policies to Increase Health Care Transparency for Patients and Employers Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing titled Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: Examining Policies to Increas more PR

Christopher Newport University: Teacher Prep Program Earns A+ (10)
NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, June 12 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news: * * * Teacher Prep Program Earns A+ CNU receives top national honor for way it prepares teachers By Kelli Caplan Christopher Newport's Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program has once again been named among the best in the country for helping prepare the next generation of exceptional reading instructors. CNU earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its proven success in preparing Captains to teach reading to elementar more PR

CMSSF tours Okinawa installations, highlights joint force integration (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 15 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * CMSSF tours Okinawa installations, highlights joint force integration * KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) - Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna and his spouse, Cathy Bentivegna, visited military installations across Okinawa, June 12, 2026.  The visit provided an opportunity to gain firsthand insight into how space-enabled capabilities support regional readiness, strengthen partnerships with allies and partners, and enhance the joint force's  more PR

Day of AI, MIT RAISE, AASA & Edward M. Kennedy Institute Announce List of 100 Students & 50 School Leaders for New AI Fellowship in Boston (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 15 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * Day of AI, MIT RAISE, AASA & Edward M. Kennedy Institute Announce List of 100 Students & 50 School Leaders for New AI Fellowship in Boston * Contact: Lara Wade Director of Communications Mobile: (813) 833-1498 lwade@aasa.org Students & school leaders from all 50 states will convene in Boston in July to create National AI Policy for public K-12 classrooms and learn about latest AI breakth more PR

Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Reid Issues Weekly Reflections on June 15, 2026 (10)
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 15 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections: * * * Such a great week with the end of year fast approaching and the celebrations so poignant and inspiring. I want to take a moment and share how impressed I have been with all the different graduation ceremonies I have attended this spring. I approach each graduation with a sense of wonder and am continually impressed with the quality, sense of dedication, strong relationships, and commitment everyone has more PR

Health Subcommittee Holds Hearing to Examine Policies Increasing Price Transparency for Patients and Employers (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release: * * * Health Subcommittee Holds Hearing to Examine Policies Increasing Price Transparency for Patients and Employers Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, led a hearing titled Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: Examining Policies to Increase Health Care Transparency. "For too long, patients, families, and employers have faced a h more PR

House Education & Workforce Ranking Member Scott Issues Remarks at Hearing on Attacks on Parental Rights, Inappropriate Content, Legal Abuses in Schools (10)
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following opening statement on June 10, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Breaking Trust: Attacks on Parental Rights, Inappropriate Content, and Legal Abuses in America's Schools": * * * "Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to our witnesses for joining us today. "Mr. Chairman, in education, today's students, families, and teachers are confronting challenges that go beyond prom or the science fair. Schools across th more PR

House Education & Workforce Ranking Member Scott Slams Bill That May Limit Students' Access to Financial Aid (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following floor remarks in opposition to the No Aid for Ghost Students Act (H.R. 7892): * * * Ranking Member Scott Slams Bill that May Limit Students' Access to Financial Aid Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, House Committee on Education and Workforce, spoke in opposition to H.R. 7892, the No Aid for Ghost Students Act. Here is a transcript of his remarks: "Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. more PR

Husted Joins Bill to Protect Patients From High Drug Costs (10)
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted joins bill to protect patients from high drug costs Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) and Tim Kaine's (D-Va.) Help Ensure Lower Patient (HELP) Copays Act. This bill would ensure patients keep copay assistance they receive from a patient assistance program that lowers their out of pocket cost. "My top priority since taking office has been making life easier and more affordable for Ohioans. The HELP Copays Act is a commo more PR

ICYMI: To End Shutdowns Responsibly, Put Congress's Time on the Line (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: To End Shutdowns Responsibly, Put Congress's Time on the Line * ARLINGTON, VA- In case you missed it Kurt Couchman, Senior Fellow of Americans for Prosperity, recently published an op-ed with DC Journal arguing that while the Senate's move to forgo pay during a government shutdown may increase accountability, it is unlikely to meaningfully change congressional incentives. The piece makes the case for the Prevent  more PR

Innovation Fellowship Program seeks and implements key warfighter readiness-solutions (10)
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 15 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Innovation Fellowship Program seeks and implements key warfighter readiness-solutions * The Defense Health Agency's Innovation Fellowship Program, announced in July 2025, is seeking additional DHA personnel working at military hospitals and clinics to join its cadre of front-line innovators. Front-line staff are the key to bolstering warfighter readiness and improving treatment options due to their proximity to patients every day at every level of  more PR

Institute for Justice Issues Letter to Nashville Town Council (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 15 (TNSletter) -- The Institute for Justice issued the following letter to Nashville Town Council: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 11, 2026 Nashville Town Council Town Hall 200 Andy Rogers Way Nashville, IN 47448 awilson@townofnashville.org drudd@townofnashville.org sdick@townofnashville.org lmiller@townofnashville.org rexwatters@townofnashville.org - Re: Nashville's Proposed Food Truck Ordinance To the Nashville Town Council: Hello, we are Justin Pearson and Riley Grace Borden, two attorneys more PR

Interior Dept. National Park Service Seeks Public Input on Historic Place Nominations Across 10 States (10)
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is seeking public comments on properties nominated for listing and related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. The agency said nominations received before May 30, 2026, are under review. The notice covers properties in California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Dakota and Wisconsin. Among the sites under consideration are the Raymond Hotel Apartments in San Francisco, South-View Cemetery in Atlanta, Calvary Baptist Church in Milwaukee, more PR

Joint statement on AI in warfare (10)
NEW YORK, June 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Access Now, an organization that says it defends and extends the rights of people and communities at risk, posted the following news release: * * * Joint statement on AI in warfare * We, the undersigned organizations and individuals, are deeply alarmed by the rapid militarization of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. AI systems embedded into military kill chains are accelerating the speed and scale of military assaults in a manner that creates significant new risks for accountability in con more PR

Joseph Capizzi appointed to direct McGrath Institute for Church Life at University of Notre Dame (10)
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 15 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Joseph Capizzi appointed to direct McGrath Institute for Church Life at University of Notre Dame * Joseph E. Capizzi, dean of the School of Theology and Religious Studies at the Catholic University of America, has been appointed the McGrath-Cavadini Director of the University of Notre Dame's McGrath Institute for Church Life (MICL), effective July 1. The McGrath Institute partners with Catholic dioceses, parishes, and schools to address pastoral  more PR

Kaine Statement on U.S.-Iran Agreement (10)
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on U.S.-Iran Agreement * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, released the following statement regarding the agreement reached between the United States and Iran: "I welcome news of progress in talks to end the war between the United States and Iran, which has now passed the 100-day mark. I have the deepest appreciation for the thousands of U more PR

National Air and Space Museum Accepts Air Racer Into National Collection at "Innovations in Flight" Event (10)
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum issued the following news release: * * * National Air and Space Museum Accepts Air Racer Into National Collection at "Innovations in Flight" Event The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum has accepted the Aero L-39C Albatros "American Spirit" jet racer into its national collection. The aircraft was donated by owner Ed Noel of the Noel Air Race Team (NART). Between 2002 and 2024, "American Spirit" achieved eight first-place finishes, nine top-five finishes more PR

NCUA Board Approves Final Rule on Vital Records Preservation (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 15 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Board Approves Final Rule on Vital Records Preservation * Alexandria, VA (June 15, 2026) -The National Credit Union Administration today issued a This is an external link to a website belonging to another federal agency, private organization, or commercial entity. final rule (Opens new window) revising record preservation requirements for credit unions in the event of a catastrophic act. This rule is codified at 12 CFR 749 more PR

Newberry College Presents Bishop Aebishcer With Honorary Degree (10)
NEWBERRY, South Carolina, June 15 -- Newberry College posted the following news: * * * Newberry College Presents Bishop Aebishcer With Honorary Degree * Newberry, S.C. \- On Friday, Newberry College awarded Bishop Virginia S. "Ginny" Aebischer an honorary degree during the second day of the annual South Carolina Synod Assembly, held this year in Columbia, S.C. The College recognized Aebischer for her dedicated service and leadership within the Synod and her contributions to the ministry and mission of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Amer more PR

Newmark Arranges Sale of Ashton Logistics Park in Richmond, Virginia (10)
NEW YORK, June 16 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Sale of Ashton Logistics Park in Richmond, Virginia Newmark announces the Company arranged the sale of Ashton Logistics Park, a two-building Class A industrial portfolio totaling 523,407 square feet in Richmond, Virginia. Newmark Executive Managing Directors Will Bradley and Mark Williford and Vice Chairman Dustin Volz represented seller Lingerfelt in more PR

On MS Now, Governor Spanberger Calls Out President Trump for Driving up Costs for Families as Inflation Tops 4 Percent (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 13 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * On MS Now, Governor Spanberger Calls Out President Trump for Driving up Costs for Families as Inflation Tops 4 Percent * RICHMOND, VA - Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday joined "The Briefing with Jen Psaki" on MS NOW to share the concerns she is hearing from Virginia families, small business owners, and farmers across the Commonwealth as President Trump's reckless economic policies cause inflation to surge past 4 percent. "Gas  more PR

ORR Praises Bipartisan House Action on Great American Outdoors Act 250 (10)
HERNDON, Virginia, June 15 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * ORR Praises Bipartisan House Action on Great American Outdoors Act 250 * The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) applauds the House Natural Resources Committee for holding a field hearing in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to consider the bipartisan Great American Outdoor Act 250. The legislation, introduced by Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-CA) and with 93 bipartisan original cosponsors, reauthor more PR

Penn State Q&A: Boosting NASA's Swift Observatory to support continued space observation (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following Q&A involving John Nousek, NASA's Swift director of mission operations and professor of astronomy and astrophysics, and Michael Siegel, ultraviolet/optical telescope lead and research professor of astronomy and astrophysics, both in the Penn State Eberly College of Science: * * * Q&A: Boosting NASA's Swift Observatory to support continued space observation NASA's "rapid-response" space telescope is slowly falling out of orbit, but a daring mission th more PR

Polluter-written PFAS and 1,4-dioxane Rules Without Pollution Reduction are Unethical, SELC Says to N.C. Commission (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 16 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Polluter-written PFAS and 1,4-dioxane rules without pollution reduction are unethical, SELC says to N.C. Commission Proposed rules do not require reduction of toxic pollution into drinking water - CHAPEL HILL, N.C.--Proposed polluter-written rules regarding PFAS and 1,4-dioxane do not require polluters to reduce toxic discharges into drinking water supplies relied on by families and communities across North Carolina, the Sou more PR

Radford University: Board of Visitors elects rector and vice rector (10)
RADFORD, Virginia, June 15 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Board of Visitors elects rector and vice rector * The Radford University Board of Visitors, at its meeting Friday, June 5, unanimously elected Dale S. Ardizzone '85, M.S. '86, to serve as rector and re-elected Jennifer Wishon Gilbert as vice rector. Their terms begin July 1, 2026, and end June 30, 2027. As rector, Ardizzone will preside over meetings and actions of the Board of Visitors. He is chief operating officer of INSP, LLC, a top 10 rated cabl more PR

Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Fixing FAA's Air Traffic Control Safety Conflict (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, June 10 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Robert Poole, director of transportation policy and Searle Freedom Trust transportation fellow: * * * Fixing FAA's air traffic control safety conflict There must be separation between aviation safety regulation and the provision of services like air traffic control. - The Federal Aviation Administration has two main functions: to operate and manage the U.S. air traffic control system and to regulate all aspects of aviation safety. Both functions ar more PR

Registration Open for NCPA 2026 Annual Convention (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 15 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * Registration Open for NCPA 2026 Annual Convention * ALEXANDRIA, Va. (June 15, 2026) - Registration is now open for the National Community Pharmacists Association's 2026 Annual Convention and its Pre-Convention Growth and Profitability Programs. The convention is set for Oct. 3-6 in Kansas City, Mo., while the pre-convention events will take place Oct. 1-2. "Today's independent pharmacies are  more PR

Solar Boat Team Wins National Championship at Solar Splash 2026 (10)
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, June 15 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Solar Boat Team Wins National Championship at Solar Splash 2026 by Mark D. Weinstein, Executive Director of Public Relations Cedarville University 's Solar Boat Team captured first place at Solar Splash 2026, earning the national championship with an overall score of 953 out of 1,000 points.The University of Southern Indiana finished second with 877 points, followed by the University of New Mexico (767 points) and Carnegie Mellon University (765 points). Ced more PR

SPH Researchers Contribute to New Book on Women's Health (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 12 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * SPH Researchers Contribute to New Book on Women's Health *. gender The third edition of Women and Health, coedited by Yvette Cozier, explores the latest data and knowledge gaps on a range of clinical and policy issues that affect women. The book features several chapters that are coauthored by members of the SPH community. Women live an average of five years longer than men in the United States, but data suggest they spend 2 more PR

Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving Buckingham Branch Railroad (10)
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. AB 1349, Sub-No. 1X) entitled "Buckingham Branch Railroad Co. - Discontinuance Exemption - In the City of Virginia Beach and the City of Norfolk, Virginia": * * * Digest:/1 This decision denies a request filed by Norfolk Southern Railway Company to hold this proceeding in abeyance. On March 9, 2026, Buckingham Branch Railroad Company (Buckingham Branch), a Class III rail carrier, filed a petition under 49 U.S.C. more PR

Tammy Snyder Named CEO of UVA Health University Medical Center (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 15 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Tammy Snyder Named CEO of UVA Health University Medical Center * Tammy Snyder, MPH, who has extensive experience leading large academic and community health systems, has been named chief executive officer of UVA Health University Medical Center. Snyder will assume leadership of the medical center on Aug. 3 from Kathy Baker, RN, NE-BC, FAAN, who has been serving as interim chief executive officer in addition to her role as chief nursi more PR

Tongue cancer survivor paying it forward (10)
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Tongue cancer survivor paying it forward * For most people, a dental cleaning is a routine appointment. The hygienist and dentist examine the teeth, gums, tongue, and mouth, looking for anything unusual before sending patients on their way. In the fall of 2024, that routine exam became life-changing for William "Dave" Knight of Newport News. What had been a small, seemingly harmless spot on his tongue was diagnosed as squamous cell  more PR

U.S. 2nd Fleet and International Partners Commence Fleet Exercise 250 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * U.S. 2nd Fleet and International Partners Commence Fleet Exercise 250 NORFOLK, Va. - Ships from 17 allied and partner nations arrived to Naval Station Norfolk in preparation for Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) 250, June 14-15.  Beginning on June 16, the multi-national maritime exercise will commence for the first time in Hampton Roads and in the Atlantic Ocean. A special reception aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) will serve as a welcome event more PR

University of Maryland Baltimore: First in Region Innovative Cell Therapy for Synovial Sarcoma (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 16 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * First in Region Innovative Cell Therapy for Synovial Sarcoma Katie Ghiardi The University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC) is the first in the Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and Washington D.C. region to offer an innovative cell therapy treatment for patients with an advanced type of soft tissue cancer, known as synovial sarcoma. This single-infusion T-cell therapy, called TCR-T therapy, involves engineering more PR

University of Nevada: 'The Man of Dreams' (10)
RENO, Nevada, June 15 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * 'The Man of Dreams' * Perhaps part of the allure of the life of Arthur James is how that among the many notable figures in the history of the University of Nevada, Reno, he is part of a much smaller group who can say they were among the first to achieve something lasting - and were the first of more firsts to come. James, who grew up in Elko and attended the University for three years, 1919-1922, is the earliest documented African American to play football  more PR

Using the Civil War and Confederate Monuments, VCU Author Gabriel Reich Explores Collective Memory (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 16 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following Q&A on June 15, 2026, involving Gabriel Reich, professor of teaching and learning in the School of Education: * * * Using the Civil War and Confederate monuments, VCU author Gabriel Reich explores collective memory In his new book, the education professor examines how we remember, why it plays a role in today's culture wars - and how history teachers can bring the issue into their classrooms. By Madeline Reinsel In 2007, Gabriel Reich visited Virginia Comm more PR

Virginia Republicans Vote Against Bill To Speed Up Union Negotiations [DOGWOOD] (10)
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Virginia Republicans Vote Against Bill To Speed Up Union Negotiations [DOGWOOD] * Vulnerable Virginia Republicans Jen Kiggans, Rob Wittman, and John McGuire last week voted against bipartisan legislation that would make it easier for workers to unionize. It's part of a continued pattern from Kiggans, Wittman, and McGuire who have consistently prioritized big corporations and their billionaire donors over hardworking Virginians.  more PR

Virginia Tech students develop communication system for NSWCDD (10)
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech students develop communication system for NSWCDD * 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 Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Divisio more PR

Virginia Tech: Artificial Intelligence Minor Launches This Fall (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * New artificial intelligence minor launches this fall The interdisciplinary minor will give students in every major the opportunity to build artificial intelligence skills, explore ethical impacts, and use that information in fields ranging from business and public policy to music and filmmaking. By Tonia Moxley This summer, Virginia Tech is launching a new undergraduate minor in artificial intelligence (AI) open to students in any major. It's designed to help  more PR

Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan Named Consumer Reports Recommended Models (10)
HERNDON, Virginia, June 16 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release on June 15, 2026: * * * Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan named Consumer Reports Recommended models * 2026 Atlas and 2026 Tiguan receive a CR Recommended ranking from Consumer Reports * Both nameplates also appear on a new recommended vehicle list for teens issued jointly by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Consumer Reports - Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that 2026 Volkswagen Atlas and 2026 Tiguan have been named CR Recommende more PR

VSB Seeks Public Comment on Amendments to Part 6, Section IV, Paragraph 11 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 16 -- The Virginia State Bar issued the following news: * * * VSB Seeks Public Comment on Amendments to Part 6, Section IV, Paragraph 11 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia The Virginia State Bar (VSB) seeks comment on amending Part 6, Section IV, Paragraph 11 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia (Rules) to (i) align the VSB annual membership dues cap in the Rule with the change to the statutory cap made in the 2026 General Assembly Session and (ii) remove the required maximum state bar fund and ad more PR

Walkinshaw, Mfume Press USPS for Financial Transparency Amid Funding Warnings (10)
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw, Mfume Press USPS for Financial Transparency Amid Funding Warnings * WASHINGTON, D.C. -As the United States Postal Service (USPS) continues to face a severe financial crisis, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Government Operations Subcommittee Ranking Member Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) led a bipartisan letter to Postmaster General David Steiner pressing USPS to  more PR

Warren Probes Major Private Equity Firms on Investments in Data Centers as Utility Costs Rise (10)
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 15, 2026: * * * Warren Probes Major Private Equity Firms on Investments in Data Centers as Utility Costs Rise "As data centers contribute to rising utility costs and environmental degradation, and as AI companies continue to take on extensive debt to finance their operations, private equity's increased footprint in the data center industry threatens to make existin more PR

WisDem Convention Ends with No Winners; AFP-WI Reminds Voters Tom Tiffany will Turn Things Around (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * WisDem Convention Ends with No Winners; AFP-WI Reminds Voters Tom Tiffany will Turn Things Around * Madison, WI - The WisDem Convention is officially over, and attendees confirmed via straw poll they want to double down on the failed radical policies of the last eight years. Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) reminded voters that Tom Tiffany is running on a platform that will turn Wisconsin around and ensure  more PR

Wittman Announces 2026 Congressional App Challenge (10)
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Announces 2026 Congressional App Challenge * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced that submissions for the 2026 Congressional App Challenge (CAC) are open. "I look forward to seeing the creativity and ingenuity of students in the First District," said. Rep Wittman. "Every year, I am amazed by each submission. The talent in our district is unmatched, and I encourage every qualifying student to submit a  more PR

Zemi Miches Punta Cana All Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton Unveils Exclusive Oceanfront Bungalows (10)
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 16 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Zemi Miches Punta Cana All Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton Unveils Exclusive Oceanfront Bungalows The resort's 16 new private sanctuaries blend secluded sophistication, elevated dining and personalized service with immersive Dominican experiences for an unforgettable stay * Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton is debuting an exclusive collection of oceanfront bungalows designed as private beachfront more PR