ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * AAMVA Attends 2026 NIADA Convention and Expo * AAMVA staff attended the 2026 NIADA Convention and Expo, held this year in Aurora, CO-an annual gathering that unites independent automobile dealers of all sizes with industry thought leaders, lenders, and business solutions providers. The event serves as a premier forum for education, peer networking, and exposure to the latest i more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 2 -- The American Feed Industry Association issued the following statement on July 1, 2026: * * * AFIA Concerned by USMCA Non-Renewal The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is troubled by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative's decision to not renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) as of July 1. The USMCA is not without flaws, but it has been a cornerstone of growth and stability for the animal feed and pet food industry and should not be allowed to expire in the next ten years. The current deci more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Debuts Video Celebrating the Declaration of Independence Ahead of America's 250th As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Americans for Prosperity and its friends and partners are spotlighting the enduring importance of the Declaration of Independence through a new video released today, which will also be featured at the Great American State Fair on Thursday, July 2nd. The video underscores the founding principl more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 30 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP, Jersey 1st Slams Record-Breaking Budget * Trenton, NJ -Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) and Jersey 1st condemned New Jersey Democrats following the passage of the FY 2027 budget, the largest in New Jersey history. The budget, drafted behind closed doors, fails to address what New Jerseyans actually need: real tax relief, a government they can trust, and a fiscal foundation built to last. AFP Northeast Region more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 30 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP, Jersey 1st Statement on Legislature Holding Superfund Bill * Trenton, NJ -Americans for Prosperity (AFP) and Jersey 1st released the following statement after the New Jersey legislature's decision to not advance S-2338, the Climate Superfund Act. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly and Zachery Dora, Jersey 1st Advocacy Director, said: "We thank the legislature for listening to New Jerseyans and holding  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals As part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit over the Trump administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Specifically, the lawsuit challenges provisions of an  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 2 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * AGC Urges Congress To Pass New Highway And Transit Bill By September As Construction Spending Declines 1.5 Percent Contracting Officials Warn That Failure to Renew Highway and Transit Funding Will Undercut One of the Economy's Strongest Drivers in Public Infrastructure Spending - Construction spending edged up 0.1 percent in May from the previous month but declined 1.5 percent compared to a year ago, ac more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 2 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * American Counseling Association Forms New Advisory Council Today, the American Counseling Association (ACA) has seated its inaugural Advisory Council for 2026 to 2027, consisting of representatives from each of ACA's 20 divisions and four regions, plus one student representative. The establishment of the Advisory Council alongside a newly seated Board of Directors represents an important moment in the evolution of ACA' more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The American Securities Association issued the following news on June 29, 2026: * * * ASA Urges House Rules Committee to Make INVEST Act Amendment in Order The American Securities Association (ASA) today sent a letter to House Rules Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx and Ranking Member Jim McGovern urging the Committee to make Amendment No. 971 to H.R. 8800 in order for House consideration. The amendment incorporates the full text of the Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation Act (IN more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 2 (TNSletter) -- The American Trucking Associations, with 19 co-signers issued the following letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration, departments of Health and Human Services, Justice and Transportation: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 29, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Acting Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 - The Honorable Terrance Cole Administrator U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration 700 Army Navy Drive Arlington, Virgin more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, July 2 -- Auburn University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Newly installed rheometer expands chemical engineering research capabilities By Joe McAdory When Francis Mekunye fabricates microscopic devices using specialized inks, the materials experience intense forces as they pass through a tiny nozzle, forces that can dramatically change how they behave. "3D printing involves a large amount of shear to the nanomaterial inks that we use," said Mekunye, a graduate student and researcher in Chemical En more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 2 (TNSbrep) -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Battling the invisible enemy: The rise in severe heat illness * As the military braces for another summer, new data reveals a concerning trend in the ongoing battle against heat illness, demanding renewed focus from leaders and service members across all branches. "Heat illness rates for recruit trainees will always be higher compared to other enlisted service members or officers," said Alexis Maule, an epidemiologist with the Defense Hea more PR

BOWIE, Maryland, July 1 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release: * * * Bowie State Nursing Graduates Achieve 100% First-Time NCLEX-RN Pass Rate Perfect pass rate places program among Maryland's top performers and helps address critical nursing workforce shortages - Bowie State University is proud to announce that its December 2025 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduating class achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), with all 14 graduates more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * Carderock, Fairfax City Co-Host Reverse Pitch Day to Drive Maritime Autonomy and Innovation * FAIRFAX, Va. - Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division partnered with Fairfax City Economic Development (FCED) to host a large-scale reverse pitch day at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center on June 26, 2026, bringing together local industry leaders, academic researchers, and government officials to accelerate the commercialization of advanced naval tech more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 1 -- Consumer Action for a Strong Economy issued the following excerpts of a commentary with DC Journal: * * * CASE Op-Ed in DC Journal: Alaska Has a Winning Pipeline Plan, But Fumbling Legislators Could Make Us Energy Losers For years, the odds of building an Alaskan natural gas pipeline have been on par with obtaining a hunting license in San Francisco, but that could change very soon. That is, if Alaska legislators don't let this opportunity slip through their fingers. The Alaska LNG project and its 800-mile pi more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 1 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Center for Mason Legacies scholars discuss 'Revolutionary Ideas' at Fairfax event * George Mason University faculty members and graduate students from the from the Department of History and Art History and the Center for Mason Legacies (CML) shared their expertise as speakers at the Fairfax 250 history day, a county event held as part of the statewide commemoration of the nation's semiquincentennial. Sponsored by the Fairfax History Commission with help f more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 29 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * MN social media warning law scheduled to go into effect July 1 but enforcement currently facing legal challenge Minnesota's new social media warning law passed during the 2025 special legislative session requires social media companies to display a mental health warning label to users on their sites. The provision is s more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Recap: Griffith Supports Policies to Protect Americans, Patients and Rural Communities * U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, continues to work on health care policies that support scores of patients across the United States. Through May and June, he accomplished these goals. Chairman Griffith is a proponent of House Republicans' push to keep American c more PR

NEW YORK, July 2 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Birthright Protection Remains, But Attacks Continue In an important victory for all Americans, today the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a presidential executive order that would have changed the 14th Amendment's process for U.S. citizenship. But while today is a victory, attacks on communities of color continue to persist both with the president and in cases with this court. "While we welcome the Court finally upholding a constitutional  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Leads NC Delegation in Introducing Resolution to Honor the Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup Victory * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) introduced a House resolution congratulating the Carolina Hurricanes on winning the 2026 Stanley Cup Championship, the franchise's first Stanley Cup title in 20 years, and recognizing the team's extraordinary impact on North Carolina both on and off the ice. She wa more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 2 -- Consumer Action for a Strong Economy issued the following excerpts of a commentary on July 1, 2026, to the Lansing State Journal: * * * CASE Op-Ed in Lansing State Journal: The Grid Reliability Trap Behind Solar's Latest Milestone The news that solar power recently overtook coal generation in the United States has been treated by some as a turning point worth celebrating. But before policymakers and grid planners draw the wrong conclusion, they should pause. This milestone may say less about the strength of Am more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * DAF reassigns advanced intelligence formal training units to ACC * JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. (AFNS) - The Department of Air Force has initiated the reassignment of combat air forces advanced intelligence formal training units from Air Education and Training Command to Air Combat Command. This strategic move, overseen by Gen. Adrian Spain, commander of ACC, and Lt. Gen. Clark Quinn, commander of AETC, will be a streamlined process designed to align intelligence A more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 1 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * David R. Schuler Named Learning First Alliance Board Chair The Learning First Alliance (LFA), an alliance of executives from leading K-12 education organizations, is pleased to announce that David R. Schuler, Ph.D., executive director of AASA, The School Superintendents Association, has been elected Board Chair for 2026-27. Daaiyah Bilal-Threats, senior director, Education Policy & Implementation Cente more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following memorandum on June 30, 2026: * * * The Case Against Jeff Crank "Jeff Crank works for billionaires, not for Coloradans. While families struggle to make ends meet, Crank is working every day to push tax breaks for his ultra-wealthy bosses who bankrolled his political career - at the expense of everyone else. Unlike Crank, Jessica Killin is running for Congress to lower costs for families, stand up for veterans and military families, and be an independent more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following memorandum: * * * TO: Interested Parties FROM: DGA Communications Director Sam Newton SUBJECT: Republicans' Disastrous Budget Law is a Major Liability for Republicans Running for Governor It has been nearly one year since Donald Trump and Republicans' disastrous, deeply unpopular budget bill was signed into law, and it has already proved to be a massive vulnerability for Republicans running for governor across the country. Not only has it stripped away access  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Call for Study on Post-Secondary Outcomes for Students with Disabilities Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, joined his colleagues in a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting that the Trump-Vance Administration conduct a study to help improve post-secondary outcomes for American students more PR

ASHBURN, Virginia, July 2 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, posted the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * DXC Introduces DXC Private Cloud+, Bringing Greater Control, Security, and Flexibility to Enterprise Cloud DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, today announced that its DXC Private Cloud+ is now generally available. The solution delivers public cloud-like flexibility and pricing while maintaining full control over sen more PR

NEW YORK, July 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown Condemns DOJ Lawsuit Against Virginia's Assault Weapons Ban * RICHMOND, Va. - Today, the Department of Justice announced it is suing the Commonwealth of Virginia over its newly enacted assault weapons ban. This comes just months after Governor Abigail Spanberger signed the bill, alongside a slate of 20 other gun safety measures, into law. Just yesterday, the United States Supreme Court granted certiorari in Viramontes v.  more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 1 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS Leads the Nation in Green Flag Awards * Seventy-seven schools across Fairfax County Public Schools were recently honored with a Green Flag award from the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) through the Eco-Schools U.S. program. At these schools, students and teachers committed to sustainability measures that led to enough points to earn the award. Some of these measures included engaging the local community, forming an action team, creatin more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, July 1 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Five notable Revolutionary War sites at William & Mary * No other university was impacted by the American Revolution quite like William & Mary. To provide a complete understanding of what the campus and its students were like during this time, Robyn Schroeder developed the Revolutionary Transformation tour this spring, leading up to the nation's semiquincentennial anniversary. During the tour, Schroeder, a faculty affiliate and assistant director to the  more PR

BRONX, New York, July 2 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following Q&A on July 1, 2026, involving law professor Catherine Powell: * * * The Declaration at 250: Casting Off the Shackles of Digital Surveillance and Algorithmic Bias in the Age of AI As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this year, Fordham Law News is turning to its faculty to explore the legal, historical, and philosophical dimensions of the document. This Q&A series considers what the Declaration meant in 1776--a more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, June 30 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Fralin Biomedical Research Institute faculty members earn promotions, tenure * Five Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC faculty were awarded tenure during a Virginia Tech Board of Visitors meeting in June. Alexandra DiFeliceantonio, William "Matt" Howe, Yassine Sassi, and Jeffrey Stein were promoted to associate professors with tenure and Sarah Parker was tenured at her current rank of associate professor. "They  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 1 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason University panel examines the complex legacy of its namesake during America's 250th Anniversary George Mason University hosted a Virginia 250 panel discussion on its Fairfax Campus examining the legacy of George Mason, the founding father, author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights, and slaveholder whose contradictions mirror the broader American story. The one-hour program, The Complex Legacy of George Mason, will premiere on George Mason Un more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, July 2 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news: * * * Governor Appoints New Members to CNU Board of Visitors New members bring diverse backgrounds By Jim Hanchett Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has announced the appointments of new members to the Christopher Newport University Board of Visitors as well as the reappointment of the Hon. Ron Tillett, who will serve as rector. The appointees are: * The Hon. Ann Cherry of Hampton, School Board member, Hampton City Schools. * The Hon. Michael Mull more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, July 1 -- Gov. Tate Reeves, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Reeves Announces Over 100 Appointments Governor Tate Reeves today announced over 100 appointments to positions within state government. "I'm confident these appointees have the talent and dedication needed to make our state even stronger," said Governor Tate Reeves. "I appreciate their willingness to take on these critical responsibilities, and I'm excited to see the positive impact they will make on behalf of Mississippians."  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 1 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Highlights New Laws in Effect to Make Virginia Safer, Stronger, & More Affordable Governor Abigail Spanberger today, July 1, released the following statement celebrating new laws that have taken effect focused on lowering costs for families, expanding economic opportunity, and making sure every Virginia student receives a quality education that sets them up for success. Since January, Governor Spanberger has remain more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 2 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Governor Spanberger Issues Executive Orders 17 and 18 Yesterday, Governor Spanberger issued Executive Orders 17 and 18. Executive Order 17 details the development and review of state agency regulations. Executive Order 18 designates the executive branch officers and employees required to file financial disclosure statements. Governors of Virginia are required to lay out procedures for executive review of state agency re more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 30 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Signs Legislation to Address High Energy Costs & Rejoin RGGI * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today signed a package of legislation -including bipartisan bills from her Affordable Virginia Agenda -to address high energy costs for Virginians, meet rising energy demand across the Commonwealth, and take steps to make sure data centers do not drive up costs for families. In Richmond, Governor Spanberger s more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 2 (TNSrep) -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Signs Measure Rejoining RGGI * Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday ceremonially signed into law a measure that ensured Virginia will rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) effective this week and once again participate in a program that's been vital for cutting carbon emissions and funding resilience efforts. Governor Spanberger signed the bill in Richmond, flanked by lawmakers who hel more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advising JATT II on Go-Public Merger with Talawar * NEW YORK - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP is advising JATT II Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company focused on building the next wave of life sciences companies, on the signing of a definitive business combination agreement with Talawar TX Inc., a biotechnology company developing potentially best-in-class bispecific antibodi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces More Than $9.3 Million FEMA Grant for Helene Relief Waterline Repair * The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a Hurricane Helene-related grant of $9,344,475 to the Commonwealth of Virginia. This funding will support Washington County Service Authority repair damaged waterline impacted by Hurricane Helene. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Grif more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on USDA Disaster Action for Ninth District Drought Relief * The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is designating Tazewell County as a primary natural disaster area due to recent drought. As part of the designation, the Counties of Bland, Buchanan, Russell and Smyth are set to receive access to drought assistance as well. In response to this USDA action, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following stateme more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 2 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Groups alert Georgia regulators to unpermitted construction of pop-up power plant, data center Covington, GA -- Local communities and environmental groups have alerted the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) about unpermitted construction at VoltaGrid's pop-up power plant and Serverfarm's adjacent data center in Covington, GA, where the companies have installed over 40 methane gas and diesel-fired engines before get more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, July 1 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Hampton Cup '26: Study Abroad Students Can Now Set Their Sights on Qatar and a World of Possibility Newly Announced Partnership Creates Pathways for Cultural Exchange and International Learning in Education City, Qatar -  Hampton University has entered into a new partnership with the Qatar Foundation that will create transformative study-abroad opportunities for students within one of the world's most innovative educational ecosystems, Education City in Doha, more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 2 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Hilton Expands Florida Keys Portfolio with the Debut of Hilton Key West Resort & Marina Hilton Hotels & Resort's first Key West property features waterfront views and marina access, island inspired dining and more * Hilton expands its footprint in the Florida Keys with the debut of Hilton Key West Resort & Marina, marking the brand's 12th property in the destination and reinforcing growth in a high-demand leisure market. * New mar more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Chair Walberg-Requested IG Investigation Finds Biden-Harris DOL Failed to Safeguard Confidential Information An Inspector General investigation requested by Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) found the Biden-Harris Department of Labor (DOL) failed to protect confidential investigative information after reports the Department had shared sensitive inform more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 1 (TNSrep) -- The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy issued the following letter: * * * House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Holds Legislative Markup on Illicit Drugs and Health Price Transparency On June 25, the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a markup of 15 bills pertaining to illicit drugs and health care price transparency. The markup builds upon a legislative hearing held last week and signifies continued, bipartisan engagement from policymakers on increasing transparency into the pr more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 29 -- The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy issued the following analysis: * * * House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Holds Hearing on State Medicaid Program Integrity and Health Price Transparency On June 25, the House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee held a hearing titled "State Medicaid Program Integrity: Examining Fraud Risks and Oversight Deficiencies." The hearing featured state Medicaid program directors from Minnesota, California, New York, and O more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 30 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-NH Hosts Panel to Separate Fact from Fear on Data Centers * Rochester, NH -In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) hosted a discussion on data centers and the role they play in the Granite State. Data centers are quickly becoming essential infrastructure for a modern economy, but public conversation about them hasn't always kept pace with the facts. State Rep. Tanya Donnelly a more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 1 [Category: Psychiatry/Psychology] -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release: * * * July 2026 Issues of APA Journals Feature New Research on Digital Therapeutics, Substance Use Patterns, Telehealth in Rural Communities and More The latest issues of four American Psychiatric Association journals ( The American Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Services, American Journal of Psychotherap y, and Psychiatric Research and Clinical Practice ) are now available online. American Journal of  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Justice Department Sues the Commonwealth of Virginia for Unconstitutional Weapons Bans The Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Virginia State Police alleging that a newly enacted Virginia law unconstitutionally bans the purchase and sale of ordinary semi-automatic rifles owned by millions of Americans. "The Constitution is not a suggestion, and the Second Amendment is not a second-cl more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, July 1 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Marine Science Students and Scientists Are Shaping the Future of our Oceans, Solving Sustainability Issues from the Chesapeake Bay to Patagonia * As Ocean Month comes to an end, Hampton University's Department of Marine and Environmental Science is demonstrating how research, innovation, and experiential learning are preparing the next generation of scientists to tackle some of the planet's most pressing environmental challenges this month and beyond. From res more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * NARFE Applauds OPM's End to Paper Retirement Processing In response to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announcing it has transitioned almost entirely from paper-based retirement processing, NARFE National President William Shackelford issued the following statement: "OPM's move to modernize federal retirement claims processing is a welcome development. NARFE has more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * NASDA Applauds Introduction of the Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture commends U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson on introducing the Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act, which would bolster the agricultural workforce through long-needed reforms to the H-2A guestworker visa pro more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 1 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * NASEO Applauds U.S. House Passage of the Bipartisan SECURE Grid Act, Urges Swift U.S. Senate Action: Legislation Strengthens State Energy Security Planning and Reduces Grid Costs By Cassie Powers, NASEO The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid (SECURE Grid) Act. NASEO has long supported this bipartisan l more PR

RESTON, Virginia, July 1 [Category: Education] -- The National Principals Association (formerly the National Association of Secondary School Principals) issued the following news release: * * * National Principals Association Launches as Unified National Home for PreK-12 School Leaders; 5 State Associations Align as Founding Partners * Today, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) officially becomes the National Principals Association, expanding its mission to serve school leaders across the full PreK-12 continuum u more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 1 (TNSbrep) -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Report: Pennsylvania's Carbon Taxes Hurt Ratepayers, Slowed Innovation New power generation projects in Pennsylvania collapsed because of uncertainty caused by the state's 2019 carbon tax, while at the same time neighboring Ohio saw a 33% increase in new power projects, according to a report released Monday from the Commonwealth Foundation in partnership with National Taxpayers Union. This made the Commonwealth le more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * New Dem Trade & Tariffs Task Force Chair Don Beyer Slams Declaration to Withdraw from USMCA, Urge Strengthening of Trilateral Agreement through Joint Review * Today, New Democrat Coalition Trade & Tariffs Task Force Chair Don Beyer (VA-08) issued a statement on the start of the joint review process of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) urging Trump Administration officials to maintain and build on the seminal trade agree more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 1 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * New study warns that everyday AI tools are defeating state-of-the-art image protections * Artists, photographers and content creators have long turned to largely unseen digital protections to guard their work from being copied, manipulated or fed into AI systems without their permission. New research led in part by UT San Antonio reveals those protections may not be holding up. Murtuza Jadliwala, PhD, computer science professor at UT San Ant more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Olufunke Grace Bankole wins the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award for 'The Edge of Water' She will receive the prize, which is now in its 25th year, during a public event at VCU on Nov. 12. By Brian McNeill Olufunke Grace Bankole has won the 2026 VCU Cabell First Novelist Award, which honors an outstanding debut novel published during the preceding calendar year. Her winning book, "The Edge of Water," published by Tin House, is an emotionally reso more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Paralyzed Veterans of America issued the following news on June 30, 2026: * * * Paralyzed Veterans of America and Food City Team Up with NASCAR Father-Son Duo Richard and Kyle Petty for In-Store Donation Drive The campaign encourages Food City shoppers to donate $1, $3, or $5 at check out from July 1-28, 2026 - Paralyzed Veterans of America - the nation's premier nonprofit of choice for disabled veterans, their families and caregivers - tomorrow launches its annual in-store checkout campaign with long-time partner Foo more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 30 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Patriot Profile: Mia Arevalo-Delcid * When the call-up to El Salvador's Senior National Team finally came through, Mia Arevalo-Delcid didn't need a moment to let it sink in. She already knew exactly what it meant. "That's the big leagues right there," said the George Mason women's soccer standout. "It's all eyes in the country on you. It's going to be amazing." Home and Away: Arevalo-Delcid, a Manassas, Virginia, native and dual citizen of the United St more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations released the following testimony by Saskia Mostert, research coordinator of global health and pediatric oncology outreach programs in Indonesia and Kenya, from a June 3, 2026, hearing entitled "Plausible Mechanisms of COVID-19 Injections Causing Cancer and Attacks on Scientific Publications and Research": * * * My name is Dr. Saskia Mostert. I worked as research coordinator of global health and pediatric oncology outreach progr more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 1 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Update: PETA Protestors Wrongly Kicked Off Public Property by Overzealous Sheriff's Officers Pendleton, S.C. - Earlier today, PETA supporters who were gathered peacefully on public property along SC Highway 56, holding signs calling for the release of Okha the elephant from the Loomis Bros. Circus, which is performing this week at the T. Ed Garrison Arena, were forced to leave by Sheriff's Department officers. Ok more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, July 1 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Professor Sarah Haan Plans to Tap Into Brooklyn Law School's Tremendous Advantages as Vice Dean * Professor Sarah Haan, who teaches corporate law and is a pioneering scholar on corporate governance and democracy, will be moving her office to the dean's suite as the Law School's new vice dean, effective July 1, 2026. The role was previously held by Professor William Araiza, the Stanley A. August Professor of Law, who temporarily stepped in to fill an opening  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following statement on July 1, 2026, by staffer Hannah Berk: * * * Fighting Words Poetry Contest 2026: K-11 Winners and Finalists The Pulitzer Center congratulates the winners and finalists of the 2026 Fighting Words Poetry Contest for grades K-11! Read the winning entries below, and explore this year's young adult poems here (https://pulitzercenter.org/blog/young-adult-winners-and-finalists-fighting-words-poetry-contest-2026). more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following statement on July 1, 2026, by staffer Hannah Berk: * * * Young Adult Winners and Finalists: Fighting Words Poetry Contest 2026 The Pulitzer Center congratulates the winners and finalists of the 2026 Fighting Words Poetry Contest for young adults! Read the winning entries below, and explore this year's K-11 poems here. Register for a July 30 workshop and conversation with past contest winners here (https://events.zoom more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 30 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Regional partnership gives Army healthcare professionals critical trauma experience KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Munson Army Health Center leaders visited The University of Kansas Health System June 24 to observe firsthand how the health system's Military Training Program helps sustain readiness of military healthcare professionals in the region.  First launched in 2008, the health system has partnered with Munson and other active-duty, guard and reserve u more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 2 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * Retailers Urge Meaningful Engagement as USMCA Review Begins * The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement as the United States, Mexico, and Canada reach the July 1 date for the formal review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement: USMCA is a critical agreement for the North American economy, and it is essential that all parties engage in meaningful discussions that stre more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 2 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Scoop, There It Is! Frederick Ice Cream Shops Featured on PETA's 'Nice Cream Trail' Frederick, Md. - In a compassionate spin on Maryland's Best Ice Cream Trail, PETA is launching its "Nice Cream Trail," highlighting 10 shops across the state serving up delicious vegan ice cream, and two of the shops--Swirls of Frederick and North Market Pop Shop--are located in Frederick. And to make it even sweeter, the first Maryland resident t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Scott, Omar, and McBath Investigate NLRB General Counsel's Potential Conflicts of Interest Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05), and Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-06) are questioning National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Crystal S. Carey about potential conflicts of interest a more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, July 1 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Sioux City Hospital Nurses Win Vote to Eject UFCW Union Bosses Labor Board certifies election result; 191 registered nurses officially free of unwanted union at UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's - Downtown location Sioux City, IA - Registered nurses at UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's - Downtown hospital have successfully voted to remove United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 222IN union officials from their wor more PR

SOMERSET, Kentucky, July 1 -- Somerset Community College issued the following news: * * * Somerset Community College welcomes new Director of Enrollment Management, Dr. John Hall In March, Somerset Community College (SCC) welcomed its newest Director of Enrollment Management, Dr. John Hall. Originally from Ashland in Eastern Kentucky, Dr. Hall deeply understands how education can empower Appalachian families and break generational cycles. "What I love about this area is that it feels like home. Community colleges have a unique ability to c more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 2 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * EPA abandons risk assessment of toxic PFAS contamination of farms, food and water sources Contaminated sludge used as fertilizer endangers farming families and communities - WASHINGTON--By dropping its risk assessment, EPA today abandoned clear scientific evidence regarding the dangers of PFAS contamination in sewage sludge used as fertilizer, putting farming families and rural communities at risk, the Souther more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 2 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * In a win for Virginia communities, state rejoins RGGI The state became the first Southern state to join the program in 2020. - Today marks Virginia's official reentry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Virginia became the first Southern state to enter the program in 2020, but was subsequently removed from it by former Governor Glenn Youngkin. Now, following a legal battle and several legislati more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 2 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Trump administration puts safety, drinking water at risk at the request of power coal ash polluters Proposal upends protections against coal ash fought for by communities after contaminated water and disastrous spills - WASHINGTON --The Trump administration's proposal to eliminate protections against coal ash that communities fought for after contaminated water and disastrous coal ash spills clearly grants the wishes of coal  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 30 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * Space Force integrates with Air Force in AI sprint to ensure mission dominance * LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AFNS) - To secure mission dominance in a future, contested environment, the Joint Force must make decisions faster than any adversary. This imperative was the driving force behind the Multi-Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming, or MASH, a complex, two-week experiment recently hosted in Las Vegas.  By demonstrating that diverse, AI-enabled tool more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * United States-Tajikistan Annual Bilateral Consultations Today, the State Department held a successful round of the United States-Tajikistan Annual Bilateral Consultations, the first under the Trump Administration and a meaningful restart of high-level dialogue following a four-year pause. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur recognized Tajikistan's key role in border security efforts aimed at  more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, July 1 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Stitching Stories into History: How Professor Xorlali Plange Is Shaping the Future of Black Design, One Student at a Time * In a sunlit gallery inside the Hampton University Museum, history hangs from every seam. Mannequins draped in garments inspired by centuries of fashion stand alongside costume renderings for Federico Garcia Lorca's The House of Bernarda Alba and Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot. Sketches trace silhouettes from the 1830s, 1880s, and 1940 more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 2 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Building dexterous, intelligent and versatile robotic hands A National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center program creates opportunities for educators and undergraduates to explore advances in robotic manipulation, intelligent control systems and next-generation human-robot collaboration at Texas A&M. By Jennifer Nichols, Contributor Texas A&M University is advancing the future of robotics by hosting the 2026 Human more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 1 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * The Nature Conservancy Celebrates Historic Passage of the Delaware Wetlands Stewardship Act * The Nature Conservancy in Delaware applauds the passage of the Wetlands Stewardship Act by the Delaware General Assembly, a historic milestone that will protect critical freshwater, non-tidal wetlands in the First State. The legislation, Senate Bill 9, marks the seventh attempt at protecting freshwater wetlands in Delaware since 1988. Sen more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 2 -- TheDream.US, a college and career success program for immigrant youth, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Gaby Pacheco: "Cruel and Counterproductive" Dreamer Ban Would Violate Self-Described Mission of Florida College System Miami, FL - Today, Florida's State Board of Education is scheduled to vote on a proposed rule to ban undocumented students from attending state colleges. Last week, the Florida Board of Governors voted to move forward a similar Dreamer ban for state universities. The more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, July 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * U.S. Air Force reassigns advanced intelligence formal training units to enhance JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. - The Department of Air Force has initiated the reassignment of combat air forces advanced intelligence formal training units from Air Education and Training Command to Air Combat Command.  This strategic move, overseen by Gen. Adrian Spain, commander of ACC, and Lt. Gen. Clark Quinn, commander  more PR

IRVINE, California, July 2 -- The University of California Irvine School of Law issued the following news: * * * UC Irvine Law Alumni Become Professors and Thrive in Academia The emerging network of UC Irvine Law graduates working in academia reflects many of the qualities the Law School has emphasized since our founding: interdisciplinary thinking, public service, intellectual rigor, and engagement with pressing questions of law and society. "We truly have the luxury of training and thinking alongside some of the best legal and social inn more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, July 1 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * United States Blocks 16-year Renewal of USMCA * Background: The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) reached its first mandatory Joint Review on July 1, 2026, when the three countries met virtually to consider whether to extend the agreement beyond its current 16-year sunset clause. Following the review, United States Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer announced that the United States would not renew the USMCA in more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, July 2 -- The University of Lynchburg posted the following news: * * * Lynchburg's 12th president takes office * In 2019, Dr. Sally Coleman Selden left the University of Lynchburg, which she had served for 18 years in various capacities, including provost, for a post at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. This morning, Wednesday, July 1, she returned to the University as its 12th president. Selden succeeds Dr. Alison Morrison-Shetlar, who retired last month after six years as Lynchburg's president. "The Unive more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 25 -- The University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy issued the following Q&A involving Iris de Rode, David and Linda Gibson postdoctoral fellow in democracy: * * * The American Revolution Was Never Just About America Historian Iris de Rode is working to shed light on the European alliances and ideas that helped fuel American independence. By Natalie Ermann Russell "The founding of the United States emerged from a web of international connections and personal relationships that crossed borders," sai more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, July 1 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * USA TODAY Documentary Highlights the American-Made RV Industry Ahead of America 250 * As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the RV Industry Association released a new documentary on USA Today, one of the nation's leading publications, showcasing the RV industry's rich history, American manufacturing, domestic production, cultural impact, and the freedom the RV lifestyle makes possible. The film off more PR

WISE, Virginia, July 2 -- The University of Virginia College at Wise issued the following news on July 1, 2026: * * * UVA Wise Hosts National Higher Education Leaders from COPLAC Genna Welsh Kasun Last week, leaders from colleges and universities across the U.S. gathered at The University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA Wise) to create stronger higher education institutions for tomorrow. Presidents, deans and academic leaders from more than a dozen states gathered on UVA Wise's campus for the annual Summer Summit of the Council of Public more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 2 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Prepares to Enforce Virginia's New Laws Starting today, the Office of the Attorney General will be empowered with new enforcement authority by a slate of new laws. Attorney General Jay Jones is prepared to use these powers to continue working on behalf of the people of the Commonwealth. "When I am out in communities across the Commonwealth, I consistently hear the same refrain - Virginians a more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 2 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following executive order (No. 17): * * * DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW OF STATE AGENCY REGULATIONS Importance of the Initiative By virtue of the authority vested in me as Governor under Article V of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Virginia and under the laws of the Commonwealth, including, but not limited to, Sec.Sec. 2.2-4013 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, and subject to my continuing and ultimate authority and responsibility to act in such matters, I he more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 2 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following executive order (No. 18): * * * DESIGNATION OF EXECUTIVE BRANCH OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES REQUIRED TO FILE FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS The State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act (the "Act") reflects the Commonwealth's steadfast commitment to ensuring that public officers and employees maintain the highest standards of ethical behavior when conducting the business of the Commonwealth, avoiding even the appearance of impropriety arising out o more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following Q&A on July 1, 2026, involving R. Andrew Chesnut, professor and chair in Catholic studies: * * * Catholic Church faces flare-up this week between traditionalists and the pope VCU expert R. Andrew Chesnut offers insight into the Society of St. Pius X and the challenge to papal authority. By Sian Wilkerson An ongoing dispute within the Catholic Church between a group of traditionalists and the Holy See is making headlines again this week after four bishops we more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 2 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Massey researchers lead multi-decade analysis of new cancer incidence among survivors In recent decades, the risks have declined among cancer survivors, with notable exceptions in female lung cancer and male bladder cancer survivors, as well as among those first diagnosed with cancer at older ages. - As people continue to live longer and the survival rate of cancer diagnoses increases, researchers from VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Ce more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, July 1 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Vietnam Vet receives his Purple Heart at the Pentagon after 57 Years * WASHINGTON D.C. - Fifty-seven years after he was wounded in Vietnam, one Army Reserve NCO made sure Spc. 4 Raymond Williams finally had his moment. For 19-year-old Spc. 4 Raymond Williams, 1969 was shaping up to be a year to forget, before it even began. On Dec. 31, 1968, New Year's Eve, the young infantryman was being loaded onto a helicopter and medevac'd out of the ju more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Civil engineering expert available to discuss structural collapses in deadly Venezuela earthquakes By Chelsea Seeber As recovery efforts continue following a catastrophic 7.5 magnitude earthquake, Virginia Tech civil engineering expert Roberto Leon provides context on why some buildings collapsed, how soil conditions can exacerbate earthquake damage, and what we can learn from natural disasters like this to improve building design. Building infrastructure and sa more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Robert Stephens honored with emeritus status By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Robert Stephens, associate professor of history in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of associate professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary service  more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, June 30 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia's leading research universities unite to advance biomedical innovation * The next generation of medicine won't be built around treating disease after it appears. It will be built around understanding precisely how disease develops -and predicting its course to enable precise interventions before it becomes irreversible. That vision united researchers from Virginia Tech, the University of Virginia, Virginia Commo more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, July 2 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release: * * * Volkswagen of America and Away release limited-edition luggage co-branded capsule * Limited-edition collection is a curated set built specifically for road trips and weekend getaways * This Volkswagen-branded luggage collection is exclusively available on VW DriverGear - Reston, VA -- Volkswagen of America is partnering with Away to launch a premium, VW-branded Open Road Bundle, inspiring modern travelers to embrace the open road with elevate more PR