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News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors Newsletter for 2026-07-09 ( 50 items )  
AFP Applauds Gov. Sherrill for Signing Data Center Bill, Choosing Prosperity Over Moratorium (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 7 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Applauds Gov. Sherrill for Signing Data Center Bill, Choosing Prosperity Over Moratorium * Trenton, NJ - Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) applauds Governor Mikie Sherrill for signing S731, the Data Center Fair Share Act, which will create a new ratepayer class and rate structure for data centers to ensure they pay for their own energy. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said: "AFP has been steadfast more PR

AFP-WI Welcomes Vice President Vance back to Wisconsin (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-WI Welcomes Vice President Vance back to Wisconsin * Milwaukee, WI - Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) welcomed Vice President J.D. Vance back for his second visit to the Badger State in 2026 Wednesday. AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak released the following statement: "Vice President Vance's visit is a reminder of what accountable government looks like. Whether you align as a Republican, a Democrat, o more PR

AG Campbell Sues HUD To Block New Changes To Funding Addressing Homelessness (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 7 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues HUD To Block New Changes To Funding Addressing Homelessness * Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today announced that she and a multistate coalition of 22 other states have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for once again attempting to unlawfully cap funding for permanent housing projects, a move that would result in tens of thousands of more PR

AG Nessel Sues HUD to Block New Changes to Funding Addressing Homelessness (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues HUD to Block New Changes to Funding Addressing Homelessness * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a multistate coalition in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to block the agency's implementation of unlawful changes to the use of funding meant to address homelessness. The coalition argues that HUD is attempting yet again to illegally cap funding for permane more PR

AG Nessel Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Hitting American Consumers, Businesses with Illegal Tariffs (10)
LANSING, Michigan, July 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Hitting American Consumers, Businesses with Illegal Tariffs * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 21 other states are urging the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to change course and drop its plan to continue Trump's illegal tariffs. In a comment letter (https://www.doj.state.or.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tariffs-Section-301-Comment-Letter.pdf), the c more PR

AIA Promotes Chris Carnahan to Vice President of Standards (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 8 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Promotes Chris Carnahan to Vice President of Standards * Arlington, Va. - The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) today announced that Chris Carnahan has been promoted to Vice President of Standards, effective immediately. Carnahan previously served as the Assistant Vice President of Standards. "Few people have had a greater impact on the aerospace and defense industry than Chris," AIA President and CEO more PR

Arlington Public School Board Selects Chair and Vice Chair for 2026-27 (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 8 -- The Arlington Public Schools issued the following news: * * * School Board Selects Chair and Vice Chair for 2026-27 The Arlington School Board held its annual organizational meeting for the 2026-27 school year on Tuesday, July 7, electing Miranda Turner as Chair and Kathleen Clark as Vice Chair. The terms begin immediately and will continue through June 30, 2027. Turner succeeds Bethany Zecher Sutton, who served as School Board Chair during the 2025-26 school year. Turner began her remarks by thanking the boa more PR

Arlington School Board Extends Superintendent's Contract Through 2030 (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 8 -- The Arlington Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Arlington School Board Extends Superintendent's Contract Through 2030 The Arlington School Board has unanimously approved a four-year renewal of Superintendent Dr. Francisco Duran's contract, reaffirming its confidence in his leadership and the continued progress of Arlington Public Schools (APS). The contract provides leadership continuity as APS continues advancing its Strategic Plan and building on strong student outcomes, operational excellence  more PR

Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Divert Funding Away from Permanent Supportive Housing Projects, Putting Thousands at Risk of Homelessness (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, July 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Divert Funding Away from Permanent Supportive Housing Projects, Putting Thousands at Risk of Homelessness * OAKLAND - As part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general and two governors, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Fiscal Year 2026 Notice of more PR

Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Block New Changes to HUD Funding (10)
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 7 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Block New Changes to HUD Funding * The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is attempting again to unlawfully cap funding for permanent housing projects, in a move that would result in tens of thousands of people losing their homes nationwide, Attorney General Charity Clark and a multistate coalition argued in a lawsuit filed in federal court today. On June 1,  more PR

Banker Top 1000 World Banks 2026: China dominates by capital as US banks lead on profitability (10)
LONDON, England, July 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- Financial Times, a daily newspaper, posted the following corporate news release: * * * The Banker Top 1000 World Banks 2026: China dominates by capital as US banks lead on profitability * The Banker's Top 1000 World Banks 2026 ranking, released today, shows a more concentrated picture at the top of global banking, with Chinese banks accounting for seven of the top ten. JPMorgan, Bank of America and Citigroup are the only non-Chinese names at the pinnacle of the list, which is based on Tier 1 c more PR

BLS: Nonfarm Payroll Employment Increased in 2 States From May 2025 to May 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, July 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 2 states from May 2025 to May 2026 From May 2025 to May 2026, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 2 states, decreased in 1 state and the District of Columbia, and was essentially unchanged in 47 states. Employment increased 1.2 percent in North Carolina (61,800) and 1.8 percent in Nevada (29,200). Job losses occurred in Virginia (-52,200, or -1.2 percent) more PR

CDRLF Loan Program Offers Additional Opportunities (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 8 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * CDRLF Loan Program Offers Additional Opportunities * More than $13 Million Available; Credit Unions Are Encouraged to Review Their Eligibility Alexandria, VA (July 8, 2026) -The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) today announced that $13 million is available for loans to low-income-designated (LID) credit unions under the Community Development Revolving Loan Fund (CDRLF). Loans will be awarded for up to $500,000 at an more PR

Eight Health Professionals Selected for RWJF Health Policy Fellows Program at the National Academy of Medicine (10)
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Eight Health Professionals Selected for RWJF Health Policy Fellows Program at the National Academy of Medicine * The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) today named the 2026-2027 class of RWJF Health Policy Fellows. Beginning in September, eight health professionals will spend a year in Washington, D.C., immersing themselves in health policy, before serving in placements as senior advisers to elected or appoin more PR

Griffith Announces $432,132 HHS Grant to Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg (10)
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $432,132 HHS Grant to Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine campus in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $432,132 grant. The funding supports research into medicines that enhance brain fluid flow and alleviate neuroinflammation. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) iss more PR

Griffith Announces $652,113 in HHS Grants to Virginia Tech (10)
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $652,113 in HHS Grants to Virginia Tech * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, three research related grants worth $652,113. The funding breakdown of the grants is as follows: * $385,103 to support research related to biomedical research and research training * $169,983 to support alcohol research * $97,027 to support animal model research for more PR

Groups Ask Court to Require Spartanburg County to Provide Transparent Review of Proposed Data Center (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 8 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Groups ask court to require Spartanburg County to provide transparent review of proposed data center COLUMBIA, S.C. -- On behalf of Concerned Citizens of Spartanburg County, the Southern Environmental Law Center is asking a state court to require Spartanburg County to follow its own land development ordinance by publicly reviewing the proposed Valara Data Center before the Planning Commission as a major land development. Spart more PR

Hilton to Enter Thessaloniki Under Flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts Brand (10)
MCLEAN, Virginia, July 9 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on July 8, 2026: * * * Hilton to Enter Thessaloniki Under Flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts Brand New 184 room Hilton Thessaloniki will bring iconic hospitality to Greece's second largest city * Hilton has signed its first property in Thessaloniki, bringing the flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand to Greece's second-largest city with the opening of the 184-room Hilton Thessaloniki, expected in 2029. * Developed with leading real estate company DIMAND,  more PR

Historic Alexandria Announces Publication of City Hall, Market Square, and Slavery Documentary Study (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 8 (TNSrep) -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release: * * * Historic Alexandria Announces Publication of City Hall, Market Square, and Slavery Documentary Study In recognition of Alexandria's dedication and drive to saving, sharing, and studying history in Virginia, Historic Alexandria received a Commonwealth History Fund grant from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) in February 2025 to produce an in-depth history of Alexandria's Market Square. Dr. Greg A. Beaman conducted this major  more PR

How are AI Use and Policy Changing in Schools - VCU Research Identifies Key Gaps (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * How are AI use and policy changing in schools? New VCU research identifies key gaps The number of teachers and students using artificial intelligence has grown sharply in recent years, but two new studies show guidelines and training are not keeping up with the trends. By Madeline Reinsel Teachers and students are already using artificial intelligence to create lesson plans and complete homework, but many Virginia school districts don't have AI  more PR

ICYMI Gaby Pacheco Commentary: Banning Dreamers From Florida Colleges is Cruel and Undemocratic (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 7 -- TheDream.US, a college and career success program for immigrant youth, issued the following excerpts of a commentary on on July 4, 2026, by President and CEO Gaby Pacheco to the Orlando Sentinel: * * * ICYMI Gaby Pacheco Commentary: Banning Dreamers from Florida colleges is cruel and undemocratic Below is an excerpt from Gaby Pacheco's Opinion piece that ran on July 4th in the Orlando Sentinel "There is something fundamentally wrong about denying a young person access to higher education. It goes against our v more PR

ICYMI: Ahead of Meta Trial, Va. A.G. Jones Secures Critical Win (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 9 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on July 8, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Ahead of Meta Trial, Attorney General Jones Secures Critical Win Attorney General Jay Jones issued a statement after a court fully denied an attempt by Meta Platforms, Inc., to obtain summary judgment and cleared the way for the case brought by the Commonwealth and attorneys general nationwide to proceed to trial. "Meta put profits over the health and safety of our children. For too long, Big Tech companies have be more PR

McGuireWoods Lawyers Named to The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Tax Lawyers (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 9 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Lawyers Named to The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Tax Lawyers Eleven McGuireWoods lawyers were selected for inclusion in the 2026 "Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Tax Lawyers" guide honoring the nation's most accomplished tax practitioners. The Lawdragon guide recognizes top lawyers whose work spans the full spectrum of the discipline, from complex transactional tax planning and controversy to private wealth, estate planning and t more PR

National Alliance for Care at Home: 2025 Pediatric Facts and Figures Report Now Available (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 9 (TNSrpt) -- The National Alliance for Care at Home issued the following news release: * * * 2025 Pediatric Facts and Figures Report Now Available The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) published the 2025 Pediatric Facts and Figures, a report that provides an overview of pediatric palliative care and hospice in the United States and presents the results of a national survey of providers. The survey that informed the report had a response rate of 56% and yielded 295 entries representing distinct ped more PR

National Retail Federation: Import Cargo Expected to Set New Record Ahead of Potential August Tariffs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 9 (TNSxrep) -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release on July 8, 2026: * * * Import Cargo Expected to Set New Record Ahead of Potential August Tariffs Import volume at the nation's major container ports is forecast to hit a new all-time record this month, driven by retailers stocking up ahead of expected tariff increases, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. "This year's early peak season is expected to continue through more PR

Norton Introduces Bill to Preserve D.C. Region Civil War Defenses (10)
WASHINGTON, July 8 (Rep.) -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., issued the following news release: * * * Norton Introduces Bill to Preserve D.C. Region Civil War Defenses * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a bill to recognize and preserve the Civil War Defenses of Washington, located in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland, by redesignating them as a national historic park. "This bill would redesignate the 22 Defenses of Washington currently under National Park Service jurisdiction as a more PR

PBS Digital Studios and PBS SoCal Announce New Original Series THE DRAWING ROOM WITH MO WELCH (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS Digital Studios and PBS SoCal Announce New Original Series THE DRAWING ROOM WITH MO WELCH * The Nine-Episode Series is Now Streaming on the PBS YouTube Channel Watch the First Episode with Actor Brett Goldstein HERE ARLINGTON, VA; July 8, 2025 - PBS Digital Studios and PBS SoCal, announce THE DRAWING ROOM WITH MO WELCH, a new interview series that replaces the traditional talk-show desk with an easel. The biweekly digital series is now s more PR

PBS PROGRAMS RECOGNIZED AT THE 78TH PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS PROGRAMS RECOGNIZED AT THE 78TH PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS * Arlington, VA; July 8, 2026 -PBS received five (5) nominations today as part of the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, the Television Academy announced. The Academy noted that this year's nominations reflect the undiminished creative range and vitality of television programming, celebrating both emerging talent and beloved creative voices shaping the future of the industry. For PBS, the re more PR

Pinnacle Financial Partners Adds Ricky Poole as Financial Advisor in Midland, South Carolina (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 9 -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, issued the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners adds Ricky Poole as financial advisor in Midland, South Carolina SUMTER, S.C. - Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus bank earlier this year, has hired Ricky Poole as a financial advisor in its Sumter office. Poole brings more than 15 years of banking experience, joining the firm afte more PR

POLITICO to Serve as Official Media Partner at U.S. Chamber's B20 USA Summit (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 9 -- Politico issued the following news release on July 8, 2026: * * * POLITICO to Serve as Official Media Partner at U.S. Chamber's B20 USA Summit POLITICO Pub at B20 USA Will Be Hub for Live Interviews and Delegate Networking WASHINGTON - POLITICO will serve as the official media partner for the B20 USA Summit hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the two organizations announced today. The B20 (Business 20) unites business leaders from the world's 20 largest economies and beyond to advocate for policies that d more PR

Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Lower Collection Costs are Key to Making Mileage-Based User Fees a Viable Replacement for the Fuel Tax (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, July 8 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by transportation policy analyst Jay Derr: * * * Lower collection costs are key to making mileage-based user fees a viable replacement for the fuel tax States looking to craft mileage-based programs need to consider factors that raise collection costs and make a program less viable. - The fuel tax is most states' primary highway funding mechanism. Most fuel taxes are levied as a fixed number of cents per gallon. Many gas taxes are not indexed to inflat more PR

Rep. Subramanyam Urges SCC to Not Raise Dulles Greenway Tolls (10)
WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Urges SCC to Not Raise Dulles Greenway Tolls * U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) is urging the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) to not allow a proposed toll hike on the Dulles Greenway, a 14-mile privately-owned, limited-access highway. The SCC recently held a hearing about increasing tolls from $5.80 to $6.75 during peak times and from $5.25 to $5.60 during off-peak hours. "The Dulles Greenway is alre more PR

San Sebastian Landmark Begins a New Chapter as Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes, Curio Collection by Hilton (10)
MCLEAN, Virginia, July 9 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * A San Sebastian Landmark Begins a New Chapter as Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes, Curio Collection by Hilton * A San Sebastian icon begins a new chapter as Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastian, Curio Collection by Hilton, reopening a restored 1914 landmark to guests for the first time in four decades. * The 81-room hotel brings together cinematic history, contemporary design and world-class gastronomy, anchored by Lotu, a new restaurant led by accl more PR

Scoop, There It Is! Baltimore Ice Cream Shops Featured on PETA's 'Nice Cream Trail' (10)
NORFOLK, Virginia, July 9 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Scoop, There It Is! Baltimore Ice Cream Shops Featured on PETA's 'Nice Cream Trail' Baltimore - 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 Baltimore's own Moo Moo Cows, The Charmery, Coffee Talk Cafe, The Crazy Mason, and Pitango Gelato have made the list! To make it even sweeter, the first M more PR

Sens. Cruz, Lankford File Amicus Brief Defending Religious Liberty in Supreme Court School Choice Case (10)
WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Lankford File Amicus Brief Defending Religious Liberty in Supreme Court School Choice Case * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, and James Lankford (R-Okla.) were joined by six Senators and 35 Representatives in filing an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to protect the constitutional rights of faith-based schools pa more PR

Space Force delivers rapid tech awards for commercial industry (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 8 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * Space Force delivers rapid tech awards for commercial industry * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - The Space Force awarded seven Other Transaction Authority agreements in May and June 2026 and plans to award an additional six in July for a total of 13 awards and more than $500M to a diverse coalition of commercial providers for advanced technology development in support of the Space Combat Power portfolio. With the recent establishment of Portfolio Acquisition Exec more PR

Training the Leaders of Tomorrow: Legacy Gift to Establish The HOLT Fund at Longwood University (10)
FARMVILLE, Virginia, July 9 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * Training the leaders of tomorrow: Legacy gift to establish The HOLT Fund at Longwood Linda Holt was born in Texas, graduated from the University of Hawaii and built a successful business in Maryland. Despite her nationwide travels, though, by the time she retired in 2014, she had never set foot on Longwood University's campus, and all she knew about one of the nation's hundred oldest colleges and universities came from passing conversations with an al more PR

Transport Project Presents 2026 NGV Achievement Awards at Annual Industry Summit (10)
NASHVILLE, TN, July 9 -- The Transport Project, a national coalition of fleets, vehicle and engine manufacturers and dealers, and fuel producers and providers dedicated to the decarbonization of North America's transportation, issued the following news release on July 8, 2026: * * * The Transport Project Presents 2026 NGV Achievement Awards at Annual Industry Summit Eight Individuals and Organizations Honored for Their Contributions to Advance Gaseous-Fueled Transportation - Eight individuals and organizations were honored today by The Tra more PR

University of Wisconsin: Gillaspy to move into new rural leadership role (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 8 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * Gillaspy to move into new rural leadership role Glenda Gillaspy, 14th dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, will shift roles to become director of the Wisconsin Rural Partnerships Institute starting July 12. - After four years leading the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dean and Director Glenda Gillaspy has announced she will move into a new role serving as the university's director  more PR

Upcoming NCPA Events for Pharmacy Teams (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 7 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * Upcoming NCPA Events for Pharmacy Teams * ALEXANDRIA, Va. (July 7, 2026) - The National Community Pharmacists Association is pleased to announce these upcoming online events for pharmacists and pharmacy team members: * July 7 - Webinar on preparing for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ACCESS model. This new model translates pharmacy care into measurable outcomes and aligns payment more PR

USS Illinois successfully undocks at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (10)
WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * USS Illinois successfully undocks at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard * PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) successfully undocked Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Illinois (SSN 786), June 24, 2026, completing an important milestone in the submarine's scheduled lifecycle maintenance period. Undocking signifies the completion of major hull and foundational work, shifting the project's f more PR

Va. A.G. Jones Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service's Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 9 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 8, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service's Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights Attorney General Jones joined a multistate coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a formal comment letter opposing the United States Postal Service's attempt to aid the president's efforts to seize control of elections and restrict mail-in voting through a proposed rule and asking the Postal Service to withdraw more PR

VCU Awarded $2.3 Million Grant to Provide Pell-eligible Students With Financial Aid, Career Support (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU awarded $2.3 million grant to provide Pell-eligible students with financial aid, career support The funding supports a second year for VCU's Career Bridge Program, which helps students graduate on time, with less debt and a clearer path to their career. By Brian McNeill The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia has awarded Virginia Commonwealth University a new $2.3 million grant to continue a program that provides Pell Grant-eligib more PR

Vindman Introduces Legislation to Cut Red Tape and Lower Housing Costs for Veterans (10)
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Introduces Legislation to Cut Red Tape and Lower Housing Costs for Veterans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) and Abe Hamadeh (Ariz.-08) today announced the introduction of their bipartisan legislation to protect veterans' hard-earned housing benefits and expand access to affordable homeownership for those who have served our nation. The Affordable Homes for Veterans Act would modernize and streamline the more PR

Virginia Tech: Jeff Crowder Honored With Emeritus Status (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Jeff Crowder honored with emeritus status By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Jeff Crowder M.A. '96, executive director for partnerships and research support at Virginia Tech's Division of Information Technology, has been conferred the title of executive director 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 th more PR

Virginia Tech: Richard F. Helm Honored With Emeritus Status (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Richard F. Helm honored with emeritus status By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Richard F. Helm, associate professor of biochemistry in the College of Agriculture and Life 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 serv more PR

WA and other states sue HUD to block new changes to funding addressing homelessness (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 7 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA and other states sue HUD to block new changes to funding addressing homelessness * The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is attempting yet again to unlawfully cap funding for permanent housing projects, in a move that would result in nearly 3,000 Washingtonians losing their homes, Attorney General Nick Brown argued in a lawsuit on behalf of a multistate coalition filed in federal court today. Just la more PR

Warner, Kaine Announce Nearly $6 Million In Federal Funding to Modernize 9 Virginia Airports (10)
WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Announce Nearly $6 Million In Federal Funding to Modernize 9 Virginia Airports * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $ 5,819,548 in federal grant funding to revitalize infrastructure, improve air travel safety, and support the long-term viability of nine local and regional airports across Virginia. This funding comes from the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Progr more PR

Yavapai College Students Win at FBLA National Leadership Conference (10)
PRESCOTT, Arizona, July 9 -- Yavapai College issued the following news: * * * Yavapai College Students Win at FBLA National Leadership Conference Sarah Townsley Prescott, Arizona-- Yavapai College students earned national recognition at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference, held June 6-8 in Las Vegas. Yavapai College student Campbell Augustinovich earned second place nationally in customer service, competing against peers from colleges and universities across the country. Fellow student Luke Smith r more PR

Young Op-Ed: The hidden danger China's ships could bring to our shores (10)
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young Op-Ed: The hidden danger China's ships could bring to our shores * WASHINGTON -The following op-ed by U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) was published by FOX News on July 8, 2026. By Todd Young Chinese vessels carry appliances, clothing, and household goods to our ports. But what if they also brought, without notice, missile launchers concealed in shipping containers? This is not merely a hypothetical question, but a possibility America's lead more PR