WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WATCH: Shannon Taylor Joins MS NOW to Highlight Her Fight Against Corruption * Henrico's top prosecutor Shannon Taylor has spent her career fighting to keep Virginians safe. Now, she's ready to take down corrupt Congressman Rob Wittman who has used his office to benefit himself while voting to unleash higher prices on Virginia families. Taylor joined the 11th Hour on MS NOW to talk about how she plans to put Virginians first an more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ACC Network returns to Charlotte for comprehensive coverage of 2026 ACC Football Kickoff, July 15-17 * * ACC Huddle: Kickoff Special airs in primetime Wednesday, July 15 on ESPN2 and ACCN * More than 40 hours of live coverage across ACCN and ACCNX * Exclusive interviews with all 17 ACC football head coaches and participating student-athletes ACC Network will once again serve as the home of ACC Football Kickof more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 10 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release: * * * Access Is the Advantage * Influence isn't always measured by who speaks the loudest. It's measured by who gets invited into the conversation before decisions are made. For the robotics and autonomous systems industry, those conversations have never mattered more. Federal policy is shaping everything from defense acquisition and airspace integration to robotics, maritime autonom more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 11 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia issued the following statement on July 10, 2026: * * * Virginia leaders cannot sit idle while ICE terrorizes Virginians outside hospitals In response to a video of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents assaulting Victor Perez Martin outside the Sentara Belle Harbour Hospital Emergency Room in Suffolk, Virginia, ACLU of Virginia Policy Director Chris Kaiser released the following statement: "The brutality on display in footage of ICE agents beating Victo more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NH Applauds Gov. Ayotte for Modernizing Home Education * Concord, NH -Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) commends Governor Ayotte for signing House Bill 1268, which will modernize New Hampshire's home education laws. AFP-NH Deputy State Director Sarah Scott said: " Parents, not the government, are the ultimate decision-makers in their child's education, and Governor Ayotte's signature on HB 1268 rei more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NH Commends Gov. Ayotte for Signing HB 155, Delivers Tax Relief for NH Small Businesses * Concord, NH -Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) commends Governor Ayotte for signing House Bill 155, which will deliver tax relief for small businesses across the Granite State. AFP-NH Deputy State Director Sarah Scott said : " HB 155 delivers real relief to local employers while ensuring New Hampshire remains  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 10 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Responds to Findings of Section 232 Investigation of Commercial Aircraft * Arlington, Va. - Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today responded after the release of the Administration's Section 232 investigation on commercial aerospace products: "Today's Section 232 action on commercial aerospace continues the Administration's track record of supporting our industry and t more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 11 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 9, 2026: * * * Amidst Cost Crisis, Virginia Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Hitting American Consumers and Businesses with Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Jay Jones 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, the states pushed back on the USTR's latest proposal - tariffs on the European  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 9 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA's Chris Spear Joins EPA Administrator to Announce Revised NOx Rule * Today, American Trucking Associations President & CEO Chris Spear joined Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin for an event on the National Mall to celebrate the rollback of onerous, unachievable heavy-duty NOx standards implemented by the previous administration. EPA estimates that its proposed changes could reduce th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Introduces Bill To Help Modernize American Air Travel * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced the Modernizing Aeronautical Standards Act to study our current aeronautical standards to ensure aircraft are designed to meet present day operating conditions. "The United States Standard Atmosphere is a foundational tool across American aviation, informing everything from aircraft design to runway performance and flight operations," said Congress more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 10 -- Bloomberg Law, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release on July 8, 2026: * * * Bloomberg Law Announces 2026 Unrivaled, Honoring the Nation's Leading Trial Lawyers Bloomberg Law today announced the 2026 edition of Unrivaled, its annual award recognizing exceptional trial lawyers who are setting the standard for success in high-stakes litigation and impactful settlements. Representing leading national, international, and regional law firms, this year's 25 honorees secured significant courtroom vic more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Richmond May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region * * * Workers in the Richmond, VA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $32.89 in May 2026, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Lori Keller noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($71.81) and legal ($63.04), and more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Roanoke May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region * * * Workers in the Roanoke, VA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.13 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Lori Keller noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($61.74), healthcare practitioners more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region * * * Workers in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.83 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Lori Keller noted that higher paying major occupational groups more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Kingsport-Bristol, Tenn.-Va. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - July 10, 2026 * * * Workers in the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.99 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that higher paying major occupational groups included mana more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on July 9, 2026, by senior resident fellow Elly Rostoum: * * * Who Watches the Watchers? America's Privacy Bargain Unravels The Supreme Court narrowed government surveillance of Americans' personal data while stripping away a check on the president's power. - The Supreme Court issued two seemingly unrelated decisions: one limiting the power of police to track phone records, and the other stripping away the legal protections that shielded regulat more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star holds change-of-command ceremony * SEATTLE - The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) held a change-of-command ceremony on June 29 at Base Seattle. Rear Adm. Jeffrey Novak, deputy commander of Coast Guard Pacific Area and commander of Coast Guard District Southwest, presided over the ceremony in which Capt. Justin Vanden Heuvel relieved Capt. Jeffery Rasnake as the Polar Star's commandi more PR

NEW YORK, July 11 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on July 10, 2026: * * * Trump Fires Entire Bipartisan Election Assistance Commission in Desperate Bid to Undermine Midterms Common Cause vows to defend voters and local election officials against interference - Last night, President Trump fired every single member of the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission (EAC), a critical federal agency that equips state and local officials with the resources and support they need to run secure, smooth elections. Common more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 10 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * Congress Should Prioritize Medicaid Integrity Bill * ARLINGTON, VA -Today, The LIBRE Initiative and Americans for Prosperity announced their support for the Medicaid RAC Improvement Act of 2026, introduced by Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), in calling on Congress to pass this critical legislation to strengthen Medicaid program integrity, close oversight gaps, and ensure taxpayer dollars are reaching the vulnerable Americans Medicai more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 10 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * DPVA Chairman Lamont Bagby Issues Statement on the Trump DOJ's Deployment of Election Monitors in Virginia * RICHMOND, VA \- DPVA Chairman Senator Lamont Bagby issues the following statement regarding the Trump DOJ's decision to deploy election monitors in Virginia during the primary elections. "Virginia has a long history of conducting secure, fair, and transparent elections. The trust of voters has been earned through the professionalis more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 29 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following statement: * * * Election Month Ruling By Supreme Court Regrettable Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling in Watson v. Republican National Committee : "In an apparent bid to avert Democrats' threatened Supreme Court packing scheme, Republican-appointed justices John Roberts and Amy Coney Barrett have apparently opted to  more PR

FREDERICK, Maryland, July 6 -- The Engine Technology Forum issued the following news release: * * * Engine Technology Forum Launches "Engines Power America at 250" Initiative Initiative highlights the essential role of engine technology in America's past, present, and future. - As the United States commemorates its 250th anniversary, the Engine Technology Forum (ETF) is proud to spotlight the vital role that engine technology has played in powering American progress throughout the nation's history and its continued importance in shaping t more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 11 -- Entrepreneurs' Organization issued the following statement on July 10, 2026, by contributing writer Diana Holquist: * * * A Founder Who Puts Wealth in the Hands of Women Bhavya Kalsi (EO Uganda) did not set out to become a champion for female entrepreneurs. But after several businesses, two continents, two children, and one pandemic, she could not imagine doing anything else. It was 2020, and the world was locked down. Bhavya Kalsi's brick-and-mortar businesses in Kampala had ground to a halt. So, she did wh more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 9 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Extreme Heat Pushes Electrical Systems to Their Limit. Standards Determine What Happens Next. * By Patrick Hughes, NEMA SVP of Strategy, Technical, and Industry Affairs On June 30, the Trump Administration declared a power emergency for the PJM Interconnection -the nation's largest energy grid, serving 67 million people across 13 states along the East Coast and Midwest -authorizing powe more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 9 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * From no team to Nationals, meet the students who revived George Mason's quiz bowl team * Answer: This quiz bowl team went from nonexistent to nationally placed over the span of three years. Question: What is George Mason University? This year, George Mason's intercollegiate quiz bowl team debuted on the national stage. Their A-Team won two major tournaments-the first ever won in the university's quiz bowl history. They won the Upper Mid-Atlantic editio more PR

RESTON, Virginia, July 9 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Dynamics issued the following news release: * * * General Dynamics to Webcast 2026 Second-Quarter Financial Results Conference Call * RESTON, Va. - General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) will webcast its second-quarter financial results conference call on Wednesday, July 29, beginning at 9 a.m. EDT. The live webcast of the conference call will be available at www.gd.com. A replay will be available shortly after the live presentation. More information about General Dynamics is avai more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 9 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason career fair helps create accessible pathways to employment * Many of George Mason University's career fairs are large multi-day events, hosting hundreds of employers and capping the number of students in attendance each day. On a Friday in April, there was a smaller version of a career fair, hosted in the Johnson Center Bistro, for participants in the Mason Autism Support Initiative (MASI) and the Executive Functioning Program (EFP). Both fee- more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 9 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason University authorized to host State Climate Office * George Mason University is authorized to host the Virginia State Climate Office, thanks to a provision in the new state budget effective July 1, 2026. The office is charged with developing and delivering data, analyses, assessments, and expertise about Virginia's weather- and climate-related impacts, risks, and risk management options to state and local government agencies, businesses, and c more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 10 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces 9th Cohort of the Virginia Management Fellows Program * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the ninth cohort of the Virginia Management Fellows (VMF) Program. Established in 2017, the VMF Program is a nationally recognized management and leadership succession pipeline aimed at attracting, developing, and launching the next generation of state government leaders. "The Virginia Mana more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 9 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Statement on Virginia Rising to #3 in CNBC's "America's Top States for Business" Rankings * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger announced today that Virginia is #3 in CNBC's annual "America's Top States for Business" rankings, rising from last year. "Since I took office, I have been focused on growing a stronger, more resilient economy -despite the economic uncertainty coming out of Washington, resulting in more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, July 9 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Highlanders in the News: Week of July 6, 2026 * Our Highlanders are using their education to do extraordinary things. In this column, we highlight some notable mentions from local, regional, national and international news media. Whether our students, alumni, faculty and staff are featured as subject matter experts in high-profile stories or simply helping make the world a better place, we'll feature their stories. He's going the distance Even if yo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on July 10, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Scott Statement on Committee Republicans' Move to Dismantle the Department of Education Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after Committee Republicans announced ten bills that would codify President Trump's Project 2025 agenda to dismantle the Department of Education more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 10 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Governor Spanberger Takes Action to Protect Virginians from Federal Healthcare & Food Cuts * RICHMOND, VA -With President Trump driving up costs and jeopardizing healthcare for families across the Commonwealth, Governor Abigail Spanberger continues to focus on protecting Virginians' access to healthcare coverage. On Tuesday, Governor Spanberger brought together key healthcare partners from across Virginia to discuss the impa more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 10 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Virginia Rises to #3 in CNBC'S "America's Top States for Business" Rankings Governor Spanberger yesterday highlighted Virginia's rise to #3 in CNBC's "America's Top States for Business" rankings -and pledged to continue her bipartisan focus on attracting new investment, lowering costs for families and businesses, and building a stronger, more resilient economy in the face of economic uncertainty out of Washington. In its annua more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 11 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * K-9's Hot Car Death Prompts PETA Plea to Junction City Police: Replace Dogs With Technology Junction City, Kan. - Following the death of Vethos, a K-9 who died after he was reportedly left unattended in a hot patrol vehicle on Monday, PETA sent a letter today to Junction City Police Chief Kirt Nichols, urging him to help protect other dogs by phasing out the use of K-9s. In the letter, PETA encourages the department to prevent f more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, July 9 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Linked by LinkedIn - to a job with Amazon * During her sophomore year, Loisy Frimpong '26 received a LinkedIn message from someone claiming to be an Amazon recruiter. She initially ignored the message, believing that it was spam. However, after mentioning the message to a friend, this suspicious message opened the door to initiate her career. Frimpong's LinkedIn profile was what you might expect from a typical college student: a smattering of fast-foo more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 11 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release on July 10, 2026: * * * Mars Impact Fund commits $1M to World Central Kitchen to support earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela * The grant awarded to World Central Kitchen will help provide more than 200,000 meals for families in Venezuela following catastrophic dual earthquakes. * Mars South American businesses are also supporting canine search-and-rescue teams, food donations to local organizations a more PR

WASHINGTON, July 9 [Category: Financial Services] -- MISMO, a subsidiary of the Mortgage Bankers Association, posted the following news: * * * MISMO Publishes White Paper, Roadmap for Scaling Digital Mortgage Adoption Through eClosing * WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 9, 2026) - MISMO (r), the real estate finance industry's standards organization, today announced the release of its new white paper, "From Paper to Performance: How eNotes and eClosing Streamline Liquidity." The paper provides guidance for originators, warehouse lenders, investors, and more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The National Capital Planning Commission issued the following news release July 10, 2026: * * * NCPC Approves New Monumental Arch Preliminary Site and Building Plans Commission Approves St. Elizabeths West Campus Gate 7 Garage Plans - At its Thursday, July 9 meeting the National Capital Planning Commission approved preliminary site and building plans submitted by the U.S. Department of the Interior for a New Monumental Arch, with comments to be addressed prior to final review. The arch would be located in Memorial Ci more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 10 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Highlights Anti-Fraud and Other Updates in FinCEN's Revised 314(b) Program Guidance * Credit Unions May Benefit from Recently Revised Guidance on Information Sharing Available Through Section 314(b) of the USA Patriot Act to Combat Fraud and Other Illicit Activity Alexandria, VA (July 10, 2026) - The National Credit Union Administration is highlighting anti-fraud and other updates published in This is an external link to more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on July 9, 2026: * * * Crawford Announces Open Full Committee Hearing to Examine States on the Frontlines of Counterintelligence Today, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) announced an open full Committee hearing for Wednesday, July 15 at 2:00 PM ET to examine how states across the country are seeing counterintelligence (CI) threats at the state  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 11 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on July 9, 2026: * * * New Mexico Launches Statewide Energy Dashboard By Liepa Braciulyte, NASEO In May 2026, the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD), along with the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, launched a first-of-its kind energy dashboard. Titled "Data for the Energy Transition, Economy, Climate Change and Technologies" (DETECT), the dashboard provides researchers, policymakers, bu more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 11 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on July 10, 2026: * * * New York Announces $24 Million Available Through Grid Enhancing Technologies Program By Camille Norton, NASEO On June 25, 2026, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced $24 million in funding available to modernize the grid through NYSERDA's Grid Enhancing Technologies program. By supporting projects that improve low-cost high-accuracy grid sensors, modeling and simulati more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 10 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Palumbo named MSU interim athletic director * Michigan State University President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., today announced Jon Palumbo as the university's interim director of intercollegiate athletics. "Jon has been an integral part of the innovation of MSU Athletics over the past year, and I have every confidence in his ability to maintain its positive trajectory as interim athletics director," said Guskiewicz. "This will be a seamless transi more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, July 9 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford receives state grant to expand teacher apprenticeship program * Radford University's College of Education and Human Development has been awarded more than $130,000 in state grant funding to support the continued growth of its registered teacher apprenticeship program. This funding will enable the launch of a third cohort of teacher apprentices beginning in August, further strengthening the university's commitment to preparing highly effective  more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, July 10 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford University expands affordable pathway to teacher licensure * Board of Visitors approves reduced $855 course rate to help more educators enter and remain in the teaching profession Radford University is expanding access to teacher licensure through a newly approved reduced course rate designed to help more people become fully licensed educators and address teacher workforce needs across Virginia. The Radford University Board of Visitors has  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 11 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Rapid cortisol test, aerial vehicle tech and water tanks are among VCU faculty research projects receiving new awards Six initiatives are selected in the Commercialization Fund's latest round of funding that helps bring campus innovation to the marketplace. By John Battiston For every hour that a sepsis patient waits for lab results, mortality risk climbs by 7-10%. Those minutes matter profoundly in a hospital's emergency department, and that u more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 9 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Robyn Lady Elected Fairfax County School Board Chair; Kyle McDaniel Elected Vice Chair * The Fairfax County School Board confirmed its leadership for the 2026-27 school year at its July 9 regular meeting. Robyn Lady (Dranesville District) was elected chair, and Kyle McDaniel (At-Large) was elected vice chair. "I'm deeply honored to serve as chair of the Fairfax County School Board. I look forward to working alongside my fellow board members, S more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, July 10 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU Dairy Quiz Bowl Team places first at American Dairy Science Association annual conference * The South Dakota State University Dairy Quiz Bowl Team claimed the top spot at the American Dairy Science Association's Annual Meeting in Milwaukee June 21-24. The quiz bowl contest held at the conference every year is hosted for undergraduate student teams from across the country. This year's team from SDSU included Hayley Daubert, Dillion Sparr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 11:30 a.m. on July 14, 2026, at 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Member Statements * Mike Crapo (R - ID) * Ron Wyden (D - OR) Nominees * Brett Doyle, of Connecticut, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring December 16, 2030 * David Foley, Jr., of Virginia, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring June 16, 2032 * Samuel Negatu, of t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10 a.m. on July 16, 2026, at 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Member Statements * Mike Crapo (R - ID) * Ron Wyden (D - OR) Witnesses * Francis Brooke, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, vice Michael Faulkender * Erin Browne, of New York, to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury, vice Jay Curtis Shambaugh, resigned * Sriprakash Kothari, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, vice B more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, July 9 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Spotlight On: Lisa Cox * Galloway, N.J. - For Lisa Cox, storytelling is more than reflection. It is a way to connect people across generations, disciplines and cultures. That belief guided Cox, a professor of Social Work at Stockton University, during her recent Fulbright Teaching Specialist experience at Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, where she introduced students and faculty to Guided Autobiography, a reminiscence-writing method that h more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 10 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * The Nature Conservancy Temporarily Closes Santa Fe Canyon Preserve Due to Increased Wildlife Activity * The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in New Mexico is temporarily closing Santa Fe Canyon Preserve (SFCP) due to increased wildlife activity in and around the preserve. "This has been a challenging summer for wildlife across New Mexico," said Terry Sullivan, the state director for TNC in New Mexico. "Many species are experiencing envi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * Trump Fires Entire Bipartisan Election Assistance Commission in Desperate Bid to Undermine Midterms * Washington, D.C. -Last night, President Trump fired every single member of the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission (EAC), a critical federal agency that equips state and local officials with the resources and support they need to run secure, smooth elections. Common Cause strongly condemns this unprecedented purge as a blatant attempt b more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 10 -- The Modular Building Institute posted the following news release from its affiliate Pro Vision Design, LLC: * * * Uni-Frame Inventor Peter Shipps, of Pro Vision Design, LLC, Announces Sale of the Intellectual Property for the Uni-Frame(R) Structural Floor Transport System Pro Vision Design, LLC, a subsidiary of Shipps Group, LLC, proudly announces the successful sale of the intellectual property (IP) for the Uni-Frame(R) Structural Floor Transport System to Uni-Frame, LLC, co-founders, Daryl Snader and H more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 11 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * VCOM Celebrates Humanism in Medical Mentors By Lily Collins On June 17, VCOM-Carolinas proudly recognized two outstanding resident physicians for their commitment to humanism, teaching, and patient-centered care through the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award (HETA). Presented by VCOM-Carolinas discipline chair for pediatrics, Hanna Sahhar, MD, the award honors residents who exemplify compassio more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, July 11 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Drone Detection Focus of Cadet Research According to the website, Drone-Warfare, "2025 marked a watershed year in drone warfare, featuring history's first drone battle between nuclear-armed nations, the first combat kill by naval drones against fighter jets, and the first underwater drone attack on a submarine." Understanding the critical need for spotting approaching hostile drones, Rye Jackson '28, an international studies major and computer scienc more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 11 (TNSrpt) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Economic development students help American Farmland Trust strengthen Virginia farms By Julia Kell Virginia Tech graduate students are helping American Farmland Trust strengthen working farms across the commonwealth by giving the national nonprofit a clearer way to decide where its new Planning for Agriculture in Virginia Toolkit can make the most immediate impact. Working through the university's economic development studio, seven students examined 2 more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Jih-Sheng 'Jason' Lai inducted as National Academy of Inventors fellow By Niki Hazuda Jih-Sheng "Jason" Lai, a globally recognized researcher in power electronics, has been inducted as a 2025 fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. As the James S. Tucker Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and director of the Future Energy Electronics Center, Lai joins an elite group of fellows, more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 11 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Scientists' credibility depends on audience and perceived motives A new study identifies five audience 'classes' based on people's perceptions of scientists' credibility. By Felicia Spencer A new study from Virginia Tech found that scientists' credibility often hinges on their perceived motivations. "Our study finds that perceptions of scientists' motivation to serve the public good are the strongest predictor of whether Americans trust them, accept  more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, July 11 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release on July 10, 2026: * * * Volkswagen of America Reports Q2 2026 Sales * Volkswagen Q2 2026 sales increased 24.9% YoY compared to Q2 2025 * Tiguan sales grew 152.5% YoY in Q2 and ID. Buzz sales grew 121.5% YoY * Volkswagen sold 162,961 vehicles in H1 2026, a 2.3% increase from H1 2025 Reston, VA -- Today, Volkswagen of America released sales figures for Q2 2026. * * * About Volkswagen of America Volkswagen of America, Inc. is an operating unit of V more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Raises Alarm on FBI Diverting Critical Resources to Investigate Debunked Accusations Surrounding 2020 Presidential Election in Georgia WASHINGTON - Just a few months away from the 2026 midterm elections, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, is demanding answers from reports surrounding the Trump administration diverting personnel and resources to further perpetuate and re-investigate t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Hickenlooper, Colleagues Urge White House to Rescind Political Rule That Hurts American Science, Research U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), and 9 of their Senate colleagues submitted public comment to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought demanding OMB rescind a proposed rule, broadly titled "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance" that could alter how nearly all federal agenc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Announce Nearly $6 Million in Federal Funding to Modernize 9 Virginia Airports WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. 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 Program (AIP) fo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 6 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Demand Trump-Vance Administration Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) and several colleagues in a letter urging the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to unlock community development tools and promptly release $750 million in federal housing construction funds. Earlier this month, Congress passed the bipartisan 21st Ce more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Press Administration for Answers on Trump's Takeover of DC Golf Courses WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-MD) pressed the Trump Administration for detailed answers to a series of questions on the Department of the Interior's plans for East Potomac Park redevelopment, citing concerns about impacts on public access and afforda more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 10 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * WeDevelopment Federal Credit Union Conserved Accounts Remain Protected by Share Insurance Fund; Member Services Uninterrupted  - The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) today placed WeDevelopment Federal Credit Union (FCU) in Kansas City, Missouri, into conservatorship. Member services will continue while NCUA works to resolve issues affecting the credit union's operations.  NCUA placed WeDevelopment FCU into conser more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, July 9 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * William & Mary's VIMS & Batten School unveil new, unified brand identity * The following story originally appeared on the website for William & Mary's VIMS & Batten School. - Ed. After more than 85 years of advancing coastal and marine science, William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) and Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences are launching a new brand identity to better reflect their interconnected roles as a world-class research i more PR

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, July 9 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science posted the following news: * * * William & Mary's VIMS & Batten School unveil new, unified brand identity * The refreshed brand strengthens institutional connections and reflects the university's brand hierarchy while preserving the legacy of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science After more than 85 years of advancing coastal and marine science, William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) and Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sc more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 9 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Womack earns Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for second straight cycle * FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Womack Army Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval following a multiday inspection, reaffirming the hospital's commitment to continuous compliance with national patient safety and quality care standards. Col. Stephanie Mont, Hospital Commander, highlighted the deeper meaning of this achievement: "The Gold Seal is more  more PR