REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, June 24 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * ACC-RSA Leadership Forum Creates Space for Strategic Focus and Collaboration "Everything rises and falls on leadership." This well-known John Maxwell quote reflects a principle that Army Contracting Command-Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA) embraces. That perspective brought the organization's leaders together June 15-17 for a two-and-a-half-day leadership forum at The Summit. The leadership forum is an annual event that enables strategic focus more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 23 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP's Lauren Stewart to Join Rep. Eric Burlison and Great American Health Alliance for Health Care Reform Press Conference * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Lauren Stewart, Senior Federal Affairs Manager at Americans for Prosperity, will join Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO), the Great American Health Alliance, and other health care advocates on Wednesday for a press conference highlighting patient-centered reforms that expand choice, impro more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MI Endorses John James for Governor * Lansing, MI - As reported in Gongwer, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) today announced its endorsement of Congressman John James for Governor of Michigan. As Michigan families continue to face rising costs and economic uncertainty, AFP-MI is backing James, who has consistently championed policies that expand energy production, rein in government spending, and strengt more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 23 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-SC Congratulates Hunter Hackett on Primary Runoff Victory * COLUMBIA, SC - Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) congratulates endorsed state house candidate Hunter Hackett for his primary runoff victory tonight. AFP-SC deployed its grassroots capabilities to encourage voters to turn out in support of Hackett, connecting with more than 13,000 voters through door knocking and calls. Moreover, with tonigh more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force advances future of air superiority with CCA contracts * ARLINGTON, Virginia - The Department of the Air Force awarded several contracts for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, including Increment 1 air vehicles as well as mission autonomy software, in a push to rapidly field advanced combat capabilities. These distinct efforts validate acquisition transformation principles to secure a criti more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 25 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release: * * * FedEx Pilots: Efficiency Requires More Than Cost-Cutting MEMPHIS, Tenn.--Following FedEx Corporation's latest earnings report, the FedEx pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l, said the company's results reinforce a point that pilots have made for years: Efficiency cannot come at the expense of resilience. "FedEx pilots understand what it takes to run an efficient network because we fly and support that  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Sean Rowen: * * * Virginia Democrats Come Together to Support $600 Million Tax Hike After months of negotiations, Virginia Democrats just came together to impose a $600 million tax hike on one of the commonwealth's leading industries. The policy, which has come about as part of budget negotiations, is to impose a new electricity tax on data centers that is expected to raise up to $600 million annually. Governor Abigail Spanberger and Democrats in the legisla more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans Overwhelmingly Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act to End Government Shutdowns, New Poll of Registered Voters Finds * Congress should also have to remain in Washington until the budget is finished, according to survey. WASHINGTON, D.C. -A new YouGov poll, commissioned by Americans for Prosperity, finds that an overwhelming majority of Americans across party lines (80%) believe the Prevent Government more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, June 23 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Architects of modern computational neuroscience measure the future of the field Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC neuroscientist Read Montague is heading to Braitenberg 100 at Germany's Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, joining the researchers who helped build modern computational neuroscience.  The appearance follows his recent presentation at an international symposium in Denmark focused on neur more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES COURT REVIEW OF MANUFACTURED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, CORRUPT USE OF LEGAL SYSTEM IN TRUMP v. IRS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, today filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida to carefully scrutinize the parties' conduct and claimed settlement agreement in Trump v. IRS. In the brief, Raoul and the co more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 23 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Condemns Unprecedented Misuse of Legal System in Trump v. IRS * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Connecticut Attorney General William Tong today, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida to scrutinize the parties' conduct and purported "settlement" agreement in Trump v. IRS. In January 2026, President Trump, his family, a more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 24 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release: * * * AUVSI Endorses the Magnets Value Chain Support Act of 2026 * AUVSI endorses the Magnets Value Chain Support Act of 2026, introduced by United States House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Ro Khanna (D-CA). The bill seeks to boost U.S. production by creating a tiered  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 25 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * BAE Systems teams with Vantor to build high-resolution imagery satellites BAE Systems will build the spacecraft for the next-generation Vantor Vantage(TM) 20 cm-class imaging satellites, for use with national defense and intelligence programs - BAE Systems announced today that it has entered into an agreement to build high-resolution imaging satellite buses for Vantor, a leading provider of unified spatial intelligence from space to ground more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 25 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Celebrates America 250 by Giving Customers Free Access to 250 Museums and Support for Cultural Programs Nationwide During July 4th weekend, BofA cardholders will receive free admission to 250 nonprofit cultural institutions nationwide through Museums on Us(r) Key points * During July 4 th weekend, BofA cardholders will have free access to 250 cultural institutions throu more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: * * * Best of the Best Navy Exchanges Announced The Navy Exchange Service Command announced the winners of its 2025 Bingham Awards. Nine NEX locations from around the world were named the "Best of the Best" in performance in operations, customer service and community support. "Our Navy Exchange locations around the world work extremely hard all year to support our Navy and our warfighters," said retired Rear Adm. Robert J. Bianchi, Chief Executive Officer, NEXCOM. "NEXC more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 24 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * BIDEN-ERA EFFORT TO EXPAND DAVIS-BACON RULES BEYOND CONSTRUCTION VACATED BY FEDERAL COURT AFTER AGC AND LABOR DEPARTMENT RESOLVE SUIT * Wed, 06/24/2026 - 14:48 Federal Officials Concede that Key Parts of the 2023 Rule Exceeded Statutory Authority and Were Arbitrary & Capricious in Response to a Lawsuit Filed by the Associated General Contractors of America & Others The Biden administration's effort  more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 25 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * Big Dreams, Meaningful Impact: Meet Hilton's 2026 Thrive Winners * Hilton announced its 30 recipients of its 2026 Thrive Sabbatical and Thrive Reset programs, providing paid time off and grants to support opportunities for personal growth, wellbeing, community impact or lifelong aspirations. * The Thrive Sabbatical offers one month of paid leave and a $5,000 grant, while the Thrive Reset provides one week of paid leave and a $2,0 more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Case Opposes Defense Funding Measure That Fails To Properly Oversee Proposed Massive Increases In Defense Spending And To Fairly Balance National Security And Pressing Domestic Needs * (Washington, DC) - U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) reported that his U.S. House Appropriations Committee today approved its final Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 funding bill - the Defense Appropriations Act. The measure, the twelfth of twelve annual federal funding measures c more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 24 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * CFA Institute Reports Results for CFA(R) Program Level I Testing in May 2026 CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, announces that of the 31,566 candidates worldwide who sat for the Level I CFA(R) Program exam in May 2026, 39 percent have passed. All candidates will be notified of their results today. Chris Wiese, CFA, Managing Director, Education, CFA Inst more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * Civilians find motivation in Coast Guard fitness push * Coast Guard civilian Ronette Rhoden stands with military members from her TRACEN Yorktown unit on the base pier in Yorktown, Virginia on June 17, 2026. Their support and dedication to the Coast Guard's new Physical Readiness Program (PRP), she says, inspired her to get back into fitness. From left to right: SK1 Catherine Walker, SK3 Dominic Olivas, Rhoden, SK1 Roy Follman, Lt Cm more PR

RESTON, Virginia, June 24 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, posted the following news release: * * * Comscore Announces Partnership with Amazon DSP to Expand Content Addressability to Drive Campaign Performance * NEW YORK -June 24, 2026 -Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR), a global leader in measuring and analyzing consumer behaviors, today announced a strategic integration making Proximic by Comscore contextual and ID-free Predictive Audience segments available natively i more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Hails CHIPS Successes, Texas Semiconductor Boom * WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the importance of maintaining U.S. strategic competition with China in critical industries and highlighted the progress that has been made in restoring American leadership in semiconductor manufacturing since his CHIPS for America Act became law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 and was fully  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 24 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * CSU's Captain Joseph Hunt Selected to Attend FBI National Academy Cleveland State University Police Capt. Joseph Hunt has been selected to attend the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia.  The program begins July 8 and lasts about 10 weeks. "It's truly an honor," said Hunt. "Acceptance into the FBI National Academy is highly competitive, with less than 1% of law enforcement officers worldwide selecte more PR

RESTON, Virginia, June 24 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * David H. Ballard, MD, Receives SNMMI Mars Shot Research Fund Award * Media Contact : Rebecca Maxey (703) 652-6772 rmaxey@snmmi.org Reston, VA (March 18, 2026)- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) is pleased to announce that David H. Ballard, MD, assistant professor of radiology at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University School of Medicine in more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following statement on June 24, 2026: * * * DNC Statement on the Anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson On the fourth anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, DNC Chair Ken Martin and DNC Women's Caucus Chair Alicia Andrews released the following statement: "Four years ago, Donald Trump's handpicked Supreme Court justices overturned nearly 50 years of precedent and set back the rights of women by generations. Almost immediately after Dobbs v. Jackson, Republican legislators r more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 23 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason launches new Center for Satellite and Earth Science Research * At a recent gathering of air quality researchers from across the Washington, D.C., region and beyond, George Mason University officially launched a new center that aims to advance Earth system science in atmospheric composition and air quality. The Center for Satellite and Earth Science Research (CSER), based in George Mason's College of Science, will focus on delivering data-dr more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 23 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason research initiative examines subversive campaigns and prepares students for communication careers in new areas * As debates over digital propaganda, misinformation, and media manipulation intensify, audiences are increasingly unsure what's fact and what's fiction across news outlets and social media feeds. At George Mason University, Sergei Samoilenko, associate professor in the Department of Communication,is working to better understand how  more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 24 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Appoints Sarah Karwan as General Counsel * (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is appointing Sarah Karwan to serve as general counsel in the Office of the Governor. She will begin serving in the position on Friday, June 26, 2026. Karwan is currently the counsel to the commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, where she has worked since 2023. In thi more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 23 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces Major Virginia Department of Corrections Reforms, Creates New Community Partnership Council on Corrections * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced major reforms made by her administration to increase the safety of corrections officers, staff, and incarcerated individuals and increase transparency and accountability at Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) facilities -and illustra more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 24 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Invites Virginians and Visitors to Experience VA250 Through Connected Travel Across the Commonwealth * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced a coordinated statewide initiative to help Virginians and visitors experience Virginia's American Revolution 250 (VA250) commemorations, ensuring that every visitor -regardless of where they are traveling from or how they are getting here -can access the h more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 24 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Statement Marking Four Years Since Dobbs Ruling * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement marking four years since the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization -and reiterated her commitment to protecting reproductive rights across Virginia. "When the Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v. Wade, the justices made the choice more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 24 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * Hawai`i Emergency Reef Restoration Network Mobilizes for Hurricane Season and a Severe El Nino - But More Funding is Needed * Forecasts for a potentially severe El Nino cycle and a severe hurricane season this year highlight the critical role of the Hawai`i Emergency Reef Restoration (HERR) Network in responding to widespread coral damage. Through the HERR Network, multiple agencies and organizations stand ready to implement a coo more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, June 24 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Help Keep RVing Affordable For American Families * On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law. The legislation included a new "No Tax on Car Loan Interest" provision, allowing taxpayers to deduct up to $10,000 per year in interest paid on loans for newly purchased, U.S.-manufactured vehicles. While some RVs appear to fall under the definition of an "applicable passenger vehicle" for pur more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 25 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Attorney General Jay Jones Holds Press Conference on Virginia's Firearm Industry Accountability Legislation This week, Attorney General Jay Jones welcomed legislators, law enforcement officers, gun violence prevention advocates, and members of the community to discuss the importance of Virginia's firearm industry accountability law going into effect July 1. PRESS RELEASE: Attorney General Jay Jones Holds Press more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 25 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following news release: * * * Newly introduced legislation would revitalize antimicrobial development, support stewardship Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO), Todd Young (R-IN), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) have reintroduced the bipartisan Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) Act to address the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance, invigorate the research and development more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 25 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * After Wrongly Raiding Woman's Home, Government's Response Only Raises More Questions Updated lawsuit from Atlanta-area woman also demands the return of $15,000 in cash seized during raid. - ATLANTA--Cathy George sued officers who wrongly raided her Sandy Springs, Georgia, home demanding answers for how this dangerous mistake happened. Months later, the few answers Cathy has received have only led to more questions. The Instit more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 25 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * Pennsylvania Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Lawsuit Over Pottstown's Rental Inspection Ordinance HARRISBURG, Pa.--On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court agreed to review a nearly decade-old lawsuit, brought by Pottstown residents and their attorneys from the Institute for Justice (IJ), challenging the borough's use of administrative warrants to conduct nonconsensual rental inspections without individualized suspicion. The cou more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 25 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * Waxahachie Entrepreneur Sues City Over Unconstitutional Construction Dumpster Monopoly American AF Dumpster Rentals Fights Back After City Threatens to Shut Down Customer Job Sites for Using Its Dumpsters - AUSTIN, Texas--Today, Waxahachie small business owner Josh Roman and his company American AF Dumpster Rentals have joined with the Institute for Justice (IJ) to file a lawsuit challenging the city's monopoly for constructi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * The Department of Justice Reaches a Proposed Consent Decree with Kansas to Enjoin the State from Enforcing its Unconstitutional In-State Tuition and Scholarship Programs for Illegal Aliens Today, the United States filed a complaint against Kansas and joined with the State in filing a proposed consent decree to permanently enjoin Kansas laws that provide in-state tuition for illegal aliens. The proposed consent decree, which must s more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Introduces Legislation to Support Direct Care Workforce, Family Caregivers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the Supporting Our Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers Act, legislation that would provide funding to states and other eligible entities to support direct care workers and family caregivers, who provide essential dai more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 23 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Liberty Justice Center Defends Small Business' Access to Court * (RICHMOND, VA) - The Liberty Justice Center and Manhattan Institute have filed an amicus brief in Lucinda LC and Wheatley v. Jay Som et al., urging the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals to allow the plaintiffs to proceed with their constitutional claims after Virginia opened an enforcement investigation against them. Lucinda LC and Wheatley v. Jay Som et al.  more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 25 -- M&M'S, a part of Mars Inc., issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * M&M'S(R) Hits the Road as Official Partner of the Tour de France, Celebrating Global Brand Scale and Over 50 Years of European Manufacturing Excellence The iconic chocolate confectionery brand debuts a spectacular traveling caravan for the legendary cycling race, powered by Mars' landmark manufacturing hub in Haguenau, France. - HAGUENAU, France - Today, M&M'S - the world's most iconic chocolate candy brand - is officially joi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 25 -- Politico issued the following statement on June 24, 2026: * * * Mark Satter Joins POLITICO's Global Security Team Announcement from Defense Editor, Jessica Meyers, Deputy Defense Editor, Benton Ives and Head of News, Grace Maalouf: We're delighted to announce that Mark Satter will join our growing Global Security team to cover defense policy, from Capitol Hill to the Pentagon. Mark will use his strong sourcing in Congress to get inside the power dynamics and key decisions involving major defense officials an more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 25 (TNSrpt) -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * More than half of European workers would switch jobs for a pet-friendly workplace * A new survey by Mars, Incorporated of 16,000 workers in Europe reveals that more than a third (36%) of workers prioritize pet-friendly policies over traditional workplace perks and other benefits * 71% of workers who would be more likely to get a pet if their workplace offered more supportive pet-friendly more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Speaks in Support of Bill to Combat Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking * WASHINGTON - At today's House Homeland Security Committee markup, Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) urged his colleagues to support the Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act, legislation he introduced with Congressman James Walkinshaw (D-Va.) to combat the fentanyl crisis by strengthening information sharing across the Department of Homeland Security and esta more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * McDowell Leads Resolution Honoring the 2026 Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Addison McDowell (NC-06) introduced a resolution congratulating the Carolina Hurricanes on winning the 2026 Stanley Cup and recognizing the players, coaches, and fans who brought the Cup back to North Carolina twenty years after the franchise's first championship. The Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 25 -- The Modular Building Institute posted the following news release from its affiliate Murray Engineering: * * * Murray Engineering Announces New Ownership and Continued Legacy of Innovation Murray Engineering, the New York-based structural engineering firm founded by Robert J. Murray, P.E., has transitioned ownership to Andrea Shear, P.E., and Anthony Piderit, P.E., S.E, experienced leaders within the firm. Established in 1998, Murray Engineering provides sophisticated structural engineering services to t more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 25 -- The North Carolina Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * Commissioner Luke Farley Announces Sara Grace Todd as Deputy Communications Director for N.C. Department of Labor North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley announces the appointment of Sara Grace Todd as Deputy Communications Director for the North Carolina Department of Labor. Todd brings extensive experience in journalism, media production, and public policy communications to the department. In her new role, she will hel more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 23 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * NASDA applauds progress on farm bill introduction * Press Release ARLINGTON, Va. -National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney commended U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman for releasing the Farm Bill 2.0 discussion draft in the following statement: "NASDA applauds Chairman Boozman for beginning the process of f more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * National Guard Counterdrug Program adapts to evolving criminal threats * ARLINGTON, Virginia - Drug trafficking networks often cross state and international borders, and analysts with the National Guard Counterdrug Program are helping law enforcement officials identify trafficking routes and connect investigations across jurisdictions to disrupt and stop the flow of illicit drugs. "Borders serve as the main more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 24 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Board Briefed on Regulatory Updates, the Share Insurance Fund, and the Mid-Year Budget * Board Action Bulletin ALEXANDRIA, VA (June 24, 2026) - The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) held a Board meeting today during which it was briefed on NCUA's ongoing regulatory activities, the Share Insurance Fund, and a mid-year budget update. Regulatory Update Amanda Parkhill, Acting Director for the Office of Examina more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 [Category: Business] -- The International Franchise Association issued the following news release: * * * New Polling Shows Overwhelming Support for Franchising * Nationwide and state polls indicate Americans prefer business expansion through franchising rather than corporate growth; Protections for franchising, including the American Franchise Act, enjoy overwhelming support WASHINGTON - The International Franchise Association (IFA) today released new national and statewide polling showing that an overwhelming majority more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 24 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * New Security Industry Association Research Shows 80% of Professionals See Positive Conditions in the Security Industry * Four out of every five respondents to SIA's May-June Security Market Index survey rated business conditions at their companies in positive terms. SILVER SPRING, Md.-The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released its May-June 2026 Security Market Index (SMI), a bimonthly market  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 24 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * PhD Student Awarded Fellowship to Advance Environmental Justice in Jails and Prisons *. Zanyah Williams on Talbot Green. Photo: Megan Jones health equity As the recipient of Innovate@BU's 2026 Enlight Fellowship, Zanyah Williams, a PhD student in environmental health, will receive $10,000 to intern at the Chelsea, Mass. nonprofit Roca while developing her own social venture to address environmental health hazards in carceral more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, June 24 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford University, VWCC create pathway for students preparing for careers in data, technology and AI-driven workplaces * Radford University and Virginia Western Community College are partnering to create a new transfer pathway designed to prepare students for careers at the intersection of data, technology, business and artificial intelligence. The pathway connects Virginia Western's redesigned Associate of Applied Science in information systems tec more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 24 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Raising the Bar: WIM Symposium Delivers Stronger Connections, Deeper Impact * Jun 24, 2026After two highly successful and well-attended symposiums, it seemed hard to imagine the third could raise the bar even higher. Yet with nearly 100 attendees representing every corner of the industry and more than 25 speakers delivering two days of insightful, engaging content, this year's WIM Symposium didn't just meet  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Betty McCollum Statement at the Full Committee Markup of the 2027 Defense Funding Bill * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN-04), Ranking Member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the full committee's markup of its fiscal year 2027 bill: Thank you very much, Chairman Cole. I want to start by again thanking the majority and minority staff: Jennifer, Jason, and Ed on the  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mullin Introduces Bill to Address Nitrous Oxide Abuse * Inspired By Coalition of Parents Whose Children Suffered from Nitrous Oxide Abuse, Rep. Mullin Introduces Bipartisan Federal Bill Washington, D.C. - As abuse of nitrous oxide has exploded in recent years, with an increasing number of people being hospitalized or even dying as a result, Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) has been working with a group of parents from across the country on a new more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Introduces Bill to Lower Costs of Groceries, Goods and Services * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) has introduced the Shedding Light on Algorithms Setting Higher Prices (SLASH Prices) Act that would lower the costs of goods and services. The Congressman recently spoke on the House floor (link is external) about his bill. Rep. Subramanyam issued the following statement: "There are a lot of rea more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Announces $23.5 Million "My Body. My Ballot." Campaign on the Dobbs Anniversary * : Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Reproductive Freedom for All Announces $23.5 Million "My Body. My Ballot." Campaign on the Dobbs Anniversary 4.5 million members strong, the nation's oldest member-based reproductive freedom organizati more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, Bonamici, Jacobs, Murray Introduce Legislation to Overturn Harmful Child Care Rule * As originally released by the Committee on Education and Workforce, Democrats (link is external) WASHINGTON - Today, House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-VA), Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA), and Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) announced that introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to re more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * Scott, Bonamici, Jacobs, Murray Introduce Legislation to Overturn Harmful Child Care Rule Today, House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-VA), Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA), and Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) announced that introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to repeal a final rule from the Departme more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, Pocan, Hirono, Murray, Reed, Whitehouse Introduce Bill to Make College More Affordable, Double Pell Grant * As originally released by the Committee on Education and Workforce, Democrats (link is external) WASHINGTON \- Today, House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI), and U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Patty Murray (D-WA), Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whiteh more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 24 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security LeadHER, Presented by ASIS International and the Security Industry Association, Brings Together 500 Women in Security and Their Allies From 40 U.S. States and 11 Nations * Minneapolis plays host to security conference building current and next-generation female industry leaders MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- Security LeadHER, the premier event dedicated to advancing women in the global security industry, more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Praise Senate Passage of Resolution to End Iran War * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Chris Murphy (D-CT)-who have been leading the charge in the Senate against the Trump-Vance Administration's Iran war-applauded the Senate's passage of a resolution to terminate th more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara Health receives top rank for social responsibility in 2026 * Sentara Health has been recognized for outstanding social responsibility, receiving an "A" grade on the 2026-27 Lown Institute Hospitals Index. In addition, Sentara ranked in the top 10 in the nation for patient outcomes. Eleven Sentara hospitals received the top grade for social responsibility, up from ten last year. In addition, Sentara RMH Medical Center was ran more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital earns national recognition for heart, lung care * Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital has been named to Newsweek's America's Best Hospitals for Specialized Care 2026, earning national recognition for excellence in pulmonary and cardiac care-two of the most critical areas in modern medicine. "As someone who calls this community home, this recognition means a lot to me personally," said Joanne more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 24 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * TCF Brings Total Support for South Dallas Driving Academy to $85,000 * A new $25,000 donation builds on the Trucking Cares Foundation's ongoing support for this transformational nonprofit  Washington - Today, the Trucking Cares Foundation, the trucking industry's charitable arm, donated $25,000 to the South Dallas Driving Academy (SDDA), a nonprofit that provides free driver education courses to low-income more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 24 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple researchers use GIS technology to uncover Philadelphia's Underground Railroad history Using geographic information systems, College of Liberal Arts professors Jeremy Mennis and Nilgun Anadolu-Okur mapped the historic towns and counties from which individuals escaped slavery to Philadelphia on the Underground Railroad between 1853 and 1861. William Still published his records in a book titled The Underground Railroad, which is now regarded as on more PR

NEW YORK, June 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * The Great Food Truck Race Hosted By Tyler Florence Returns With Savory and Sweet Route Across the Great Smoky Mountains * NEW YORK - June 24, 2026 - The Great Food Truck Race kicks off a new season on Sunday, July 26th at 9pm (all times ET/PT) on Food Network and streaming the next day on HBO Max and this time around, it will be a battle of savory and sweet. With four trucks that specialize in savory  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSrpt) -- The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership issued the following news release: * * * $1.5 Billion in Annual Economic Output Generated From Recreational Angling That Involves Atlantic Menhaden as Bait As the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission prepares to set a new menhaden catch limit and considers whether to initiate a reallocation process among states, a new study shows that recreational anglers rely on this keystone species as one of the most important baitfish - Atlantic menhaden are often ca more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, June 24 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Thirty-Three Faculty Members Receive ACUE Certification * JONESBORO - A new group of Arkansas State University faculty recently earned the prestigious Effective Teaching certification after completing training with the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE). ACUE is nationally recognized for its year-long professional development program, which provides educators with evidence-based teaching practices. "Each ACUE graduate represent more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 25 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * UVA experts to research history and culture in America's Great Valley By Bryan McKenzie, bkm4s@virginia.edu From the top of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Shenandoah Valley stretches almost as far to the west as the eye can see, from Waynesboro to Staunton to where it butts up against the Allegheny Front of the Appalachian Mountains. But that's not even the half of it. The valley also stretches from the deep South to the Great White Nor more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 24 [Category: Medical] -- VCU Health, an academic medical center on the forefront of health care, providing patients with treatments and medical technology available, issued the following news release: * * * VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital names new chief nursing officer * By Leigh Farmer VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital is pleased to announce the hire of Abby Denby, DNP, RN as the new chief nursing officer (CNO). Denby will guide the strategic and operational aspects of patient care and nursing for the hospital,  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Votes For Bipartisan Housing Package to Lower Costs Including His Rural Housing Regulatory Relief Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) celebrated final congressional passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan legislative package to address the nation's housing shortage, lower costs for families, and expand access to affordable housing. The package, which includes Vindman's Rural H more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech earns high marks in Times Higher Education 2026 Sustainability Impact rankings The university was ranked in the top 25 percent globally in six Sustainable Development Goals. By Jimmy Robertson Virginia Tech ranked in the 201-300 range out of more than 2,000 universities from more than 100 countries in the 2026 Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact rankings. The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings assess participating universities again more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Whole Health Consortium turns ideas into action to support health in rural Virginia During the consortium's annual meeting, participants formed new teams to address health and well-being challenges in Southwest Virginia. By Becca Halm It's not often that researchers, clinicians, community partners, public health leaders, educators, and students come together to turn meaningful conversations into coordinated action. In May, more than 150 participants gathered  more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 25 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique Unveils Eight New Resort Residences, Now Available as Bookable Accommodations Designed for short or extended visits, guests will enjoy full access to resort amenities paired with exclusive residential offerings in larger one to three bedroom layouts * Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique announced the debut of new private resort residences designed for short or extended visits with the service and conv more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw Introduces Federal Workforce Reproductive Rights Protection Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, on the anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) introduced the Federal Workforce Reproductive Rights Protection Act, legislation to protect federal employees and their families from being forced to choose between their careers and access to lawful repr more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw's Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Advances Out of Homeland Security Committe * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The House Homeland Security Committee today advanced the Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Representatives James Walkinshaw (VA-11) and Michael McCaul (TX-10) that would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish clear performance metric more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 (Rep.) -- The Congressional Western Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Western Caucus Members Applaud Funding to Restore Local Government Revenues * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the Department of the Interior announced that it would be disbursing $733 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program funding for 2026 to 1,900 State and local governments across the nation. The Congressional Western Caucus strongly supports this program, and several Members released supportive statements which you can read  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The White House sent to the Senate on June 23, 2026, the nominations of six individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Carl Bednarski, of Michigan, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2028. Michael Chamberlain, of Virginia, to be Director of the Office of Government Ethics for a term of five years. Walter Darr, of Texas, to be Federal Mediation and Conciliation Director. James Gadwood, of Maryland, to be Chief Counsel for the  more PR