ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 13 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Montana Applauds Senate Leadership's Tax Reform Proposal * HELENA, MT - Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP-MT) today announced its strong support for Senate leadership's tax reform proposal, which advances two of Governor Greg Gianforte's stated top priorities for his final legislative session: establishing a flat individual income tax and eliminating Montana's business equipment tax. These reforms move Montana more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 13 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OH's Buckeye Blueprint Policies Help Propel Ohio to No. 1 in CNBC Business Ranking * COLUMBUS, OH - Policy priorities championed by Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) through its Buckeye Blueprint agenda have helped push Ohio to the top of CNBC's " America ' s Top States for Business " rankings, released last week. Now in its 20th year, CNBC's ranking scores all 50 states on 138 metrics across 10 categories of c more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-PA Calls Out 2026 Budget for Failure to Solve Deficit * HARRISBURG, PA - Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) criticized progressive state lawmakers and Governor Josh Shapiro on Sunday for signing a $50.8 billion budget that fails to solve the state's spending deficit. As the state's largest grassroots organization, AFP-PA called on state lawmakers to balance their budgets like their constituents do and  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 13 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * Agencies Issue Guidance on Lending to Individuals Not Legally Authorized to Work in the United States * (July 13, 2026) -The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the National Credit Union Administration (collectively, the agencies) today issued guidance (Opens new window) to remind supervised financial institutions of their existing obligations with respect to credit risk man more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 12 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Statement on the Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham * Arlington, Va. - Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today released the following statement on the passing of United States Senator Lindsey Graham: "AIA is saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham. He will be remembered as an effective advocate for a strong national defense and an important partn more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force shapes requirements for a new era of uncrewed airpower * ARLINGTON, Virginia - As the Air Force examines the future of persistent intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and strike capabilities, officials are increasingly focused on defining the operational requirements that will guide the next generation of uncrewed systems.  At the center of that effort is a growing emphasis on flexibility, more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Sweeping Proposal to Allow for Widespread Political Weaponization of Federal Grant Funding * OMB's proposed rule would provide Trump Administration with broad authority to impose its political agenda via more than $1 trillion in federal grant funding each year OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and two governors i more PR

DANVILLE, Virginia, July 14 -- Averett University issued the following news: * * * Averett University Names Dr. Tatia Daniels Granger 17th President Averett University's Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Tatia Daniels Granger as the 17th president of the university, ushering in a new chapter of leadership and continued commitment to academic excellence and student success. Dr. Granger will be installed as Averett's next president on Aug. 1, 2026. She will succeed Dr. Thomas H. Powell, who will resume his retire more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 14 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * EPAWSS electronic warfare system to protect Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagles Delivering state-of-the-art situational awareness and self-defense capabilities to a key strategic ally - BAE Systems received a contract from Boeing to deliver high-performance AN/ALQ-250 Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability Systems (EPAWSS) for Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) F-15K Slam Eagle fighter jets. The advanced electronic warfare (EW) systems will provide cr more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 13 (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 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 ($71.81) and legal ($63.04), and more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 13 (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 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 ($71.81) and legal ($63.04), and more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: * * * Blue List team conducts training, soldier outreach * Defense Contract Management Agency continues to support the Department of War's ongoing work to bring unmanned systems capabilities to American warfighters. Jeff Beaudoin, director of DCMA's Information Technology Mission Applications Division and a member of the DCMA Blue List team, spent a week with the Army's 3rd Infantry Division's 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade Marne Unmanned Center of Excel more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, July 13 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Bridging divides: Alumnus helps legislators find common ground, reach policy solutions The following story originally appeared in the spring 2026 issue of the W&M Alumni Magazine. - Ed.  Jack Thomas '22, M.P.P. '23 graduated during what he describes as a "forest fire of polarization," a time when division in the country increased animosity and left many Americans feeling "viciously angry" at those who disagree with them. He observed these fires of polariz more PR

MURFREESBORO, North Carolina, July 14 -- Chowan University issued the following news: * * * Cheryl D. Turner Joins Chowan University as Vice President for Business Affairs Cheryl D. Turner recently joined Chowan University as Vice President for Business Affairs, bringing more than 30 years of leadership experience in accounting, finance, and strategic business operations. A native of Southampton County, Virginia, Cheryl was raised on her family's farm just across the Virginia-North Carolina border, where she developed the strong work ethic  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Elizabeth Holley, professor of mining engineering at the Colorado School of Mines, from a June 25, 2026, hearing entitled "Beneath the Surface: Earth MRI and America's Resource Potential." MRI is the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative. * * * Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify on the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI), and  more PR

NEW YORK, July 14 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release: * * * Court Slams Blanche's Illegal Deal, Proving He's Unfit for AG Common Cause praised a judge's scathing decision that the Trump v. IRS lawsuit was always about manipulating the judicial process and referred Todd Blanche for potential disciplinary investigation, calling the victory further proof that Blanche is unfit for Attorney General. Statement from Common Cause President & CEO Virginia Kase Solomon: "This corrupt deal smelled rotten from the moment  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * Court Slams Blanche's Illegal Deal, Proving He's Unfit for AG * Washington, D.C - Common Cause praised a judge's scathing decision that the Trump v. IRS lawsuit was always about manipulating the judicial process and referred Todd Blanche for potential disciplinary investigation, calling the victory further proof that Blanche is unfit for Attorney General. Statement from Common Cause President & CEO Virginia Kase Solomon: "This corrupt deal more PR

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, July 14 (TNSxrep) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Researchers achieve remote, autonomous power control of a research reactor in real time For the first time, researchers from Idaho National Laboratory, the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and Purdue University used a geographically distributed control system to remotely and automatically adjust the power of a research reactor in real time, with the reactor's  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's Award-Winning "My Wish" series celebrates 20th anniversary of granting sports wishes on 'SportsCenter' beginning July 19 * * WNBA, PGA TOUR, WWE, MLB and college football stars grant wishes * Wishes debut on SportsCenter July 19-23 Since its inception in 2006, ESPN's "My Wish" series has worked with Make-A-Wish to fulfill almost 100 sports-themed wishes for children with critical illnesses. The award-winn more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Eugene Vindman Amasses Monster $6.6 Million War Chest to Keep VA-07 Blue * Congressman Eugene Vindman announced that his campaign raised more than $2.3 million in Q2 and has $6.6 million cash on hand to continue his commitment to fighting for Virginians. Vindman's massive haul is the "second-highest Q2 raise ever reported by a VA House candidate" - second only to himself - and represents his growing grassroots support with an av more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 13 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections: * * * I trust this note finds you enjoying a joyful summer holiday weekend. This warm and active season is so important in the rhythm of our lives. I'm excited to share three new Shining a Light on Success videos this week! Along with the videos below, I encourage you to view the other Shining a Light on Success videos which highlight the power and promise of public education. * I am incredibly proud of t more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following economic brief (No. 26-22) in July 2026 by Toan Phan entitled "When the Mortgage Becomes the Backup Plan: Debt and Disaster Insurance". Here are excerpts: * * * Property insurance is critical for managing natural disaster risk, particularly for homeowners whose homes are their biggest asset.1 Yet, for specific perils like flooding -- one of the costliest natural hazards in the U.S. -- voluntary flood insurance coverage remains strikingly low. A more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, July 13 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * From NCCU to National Television * Before building a career in television, fashion and creative direction, Aaron R. Tucker '04 developed an appreciation for art and design during his childhood in the Washington, D.C., and Hampton, Virginia, areas. His grandmother introduced him to fashion through shopping trips and magazines, while time spent at home because of childhood health challenges encouraged him to explore sewing, cooking and art. more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement and Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence released the following written testimony by Heather MacLeod, director of homeland security and justice at the Government Accountability Office, from a June 30, 2026, joint hearing entitled "Northern Exposure: Assessing the Evolving Threat Landscape at America's Northern Border": * * * Chairmen Guest and Pfluger, Ranking Members Correa and Magaziner, and Members of the Subcommittees: I am ple more PR

RESTON, Virginia, July 13 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Dynamics issued the following news release: * * * General Dynamics Announces Personnel Moves * General Dynamics announced today that Greg Gallopoulos, senior vice president and general counsel, will retire from that role on December 31. "Greg has served with excellence for more than 15 years and has been a critical part of our leadership team throughout that time," remarked Phebe Novakovic, chair and CEO. "He will be profoundly missed." Nick Barnaby, currently vice pre more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Giammittorio, Houghtlin and Liptrot in Texas Lawyer: The Blue Sky Exception's Collision Course with 'Erie' By Carrington M. Giammittorio, Morgan Houghtlin, Matthew Liptrot Haynes Boone attorneys Carrington Giammittorio, Morgan Houghtlin and Matthew Liptrot co-authored an article for Texas Lawyer examining the "blue sky exception" in state securities litigation and its growing divide among federal courts. The article exp more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 13 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces First-in-the-Nation Energy Affordability Initiative * RICHMOND, VA - Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that Virginia will be the first state in the nation to offer residents across the Commonwealth the opportunity to participate in Switch Together -an optional solar group purchasing initiative designed to increase energy generation, protect families against future utility rate hikes, and make e more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces More Than $1.2 Million FEMA Grant for Helene Relief Bridge Repair * The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a Hurricane Helene-related grant of $1,203,957 to the Commonwealth of Virginia. This funding will support repairs to a 160-feet long and 14-feet wide bridge in Damascus, Virginia, that was lifted off its foundations and washed downstream as a result of intense fl more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 14 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Groups urge Georgia PSC to determine whether VoltaGrid is violating state energy laws ATLANTA -- Today the Southern Environmental Law Center filed a petition on behalf of Sustainable Newton asking the Georgia Public Service Commission to determine whether VoltaGrid is violating state energy laws at its pop-up power plant in Covington, GA and to halt any unlawful operations. Houston-based energy company VoltaG more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 13 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU holds Capital One Launchpad: Legacy & Leadership Program for college students * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Capital One have brought together college students from across the U.S. to a five-day immersion experience at the Capital One Headquarters in McLean, Virginia., July 13-17, 2026. The joint immersion experience is focused  more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 14 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Hilton Debuts Lifestyle Portfolio in India with Opening of Slohh by Roach Bengaluru, Curio Collection by Hilton Shaped by distinctive design, and a strong music ethos, the hotel introduces a new expression of lifestyle hospitality in India, built on the spirit of a Malnad home * Curio Collection by Hilton debuts in India & South Asia with the opening of Slohh by Roach Bengaluru. This marks Hilton's entry into the lifestyle segmen more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Scott Slams Trump Administration Plan to Weaponize Federal Grant Dollars to Undermine Civil Rights Today, House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) sent a letter to U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought urging OMB to withdraw the Trump Administration's proposed rule, entitled  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Walkinshaw's Bipartisan Bill to Honor Gerry Connolly Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman James R. Walkinshaw's (VA-11) bipartisan legislation to name a United States Postal Service facility in Fairfax, Virginia in honor of the late Congressman Gerald E. "Gerry" Connolly, whose decades of public service transformed Northern Virginia and inspired generations of public servants. The legislation designates the  more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * How a Sentara nurse helped bring Virginia's surgical smoke evacuation law to life * When you work at the bedside, it is easy to feel like your world is contained within the hospital walls. But at Sentara, a nurse's professional footprint can reach much further. Leora "Lee" Brown, a former operating room nurse at Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton, Virginia, who now works in supply chain standardization, is a prime example of what ha more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 14 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Insider Report of Sick, Dead Animals at Pet Supplies Plus Prompts PETA Call to End Animal Sales Livonia, Mich. - After a Pet Supplies Plus store manager contacted PETA with concerns about sick and dead animals repeatedly arriving from Atlanta-based supplier Sun Pet--and reports of corporate leadership dismissing those concerns--PETA fired off a letter today to Livonia-based Pet Supplies Plus CEO Chris Rowland calling out the com more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 14 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on July 1,3 2026: * * * Victory for Small San Diego Business! Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Ruinous Financial Surveillance of California Money Services Businesses SAN DIEGO--San Diego small business owner Esperanza Gomez can continue to operate her money services business free of ruinous financial surveillance after a federal appeals court ruled today in her favor. The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court order directing the fe more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 14 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Public Interest Law Firm Warns PA Lawmakers Against Regulating Speech This week, the Institute for Justice (IJ) warned Pennsylvania lawmakers that attempting to regulate how the term "state fair" is used would violate residents' First Amendment rights. A state representative recently circulated a memo proposing a bill to "prohibit fairs in Pennsylvania from using the title 'state fair' in their name and advertising." Noting more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following written testimony by Graham Lederer, principal scientist at Jataware, Ashburn, Virginia, from a June 25, 2026, hearing entitled "Beneath the Surface: Earth MRI and America's Resource Potential." MRI is the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative. * * * Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Graham Lederer. I am a professional geologist working  more PR

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, July 14 -- James Madison University issued the following Q&A on July 13, 2026, involving Jennie Rosier, associate professor in the School of Communication Studies: * * * Q&A: New research questions the science behind cry-it-out sleep training New research by Jennie Rosier, associate professor in JMU's School of Communication Studies, is challenging one of the most widely accepted parenting practices in the U.S.: cry-it-out sleep training. In the book "Dispelling Cry-It-Out Sleep Training Myths and What to Do Instead, more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 14 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * K-9s Dying in Hot Cars: PETA Calls on National Police Orgs to Protect Dogs from Deadly Summer Heat Alexandria, Va. - With reports surging nationwide of K-9s dying from heat-related causes, many of whom, as the examples below show, were left unattended in patrol cars--which is among the top causes of death for dogs used by police departments--PETA sent letters today to three of the largest law-enforcement organizations in the cou more PR

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, July 13 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Latest Winthrop Poll Results in Partnership with YouGov * HIGHLIGHTS * Residents around the country were asked about the president's approval rating, the economy, the conflict with Iran, foreign policy, immigration, inflation and affordability, declaring America a Christian nation, whether being a Christian is important to being an American, trust in the institutions of American democracy, and the Jeffrey Epstein files, among other topics. * You more PR

WAYNE, New Jersey, July 13 -- William Paterson University issued the following news: * * * Mel Johnson-Norwood Named Vice President for Student Development at William Paterson University * Dr. Mel Johnson-Norwood, who has more than two decades of success in student development, academic support, and inclusive leadership across a diverse range of positions and institutions, has been named vice president for student development at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey after a national search. "Dr. Johnson-Norwood's career has bee more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is inviting public comment on 22 properties nominated before June 27, 2026, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Mozart, The, (Apartment Buildings in Washington, DC, MPS), 1630 Fuller Street NW, Washington, MP100013260 Ritz, The, (Apartment Buildings in Washington, DC, MPS), 1631 Euclid Street NW, Washington, MP100013279 MINNESOTA St. Louis County Alice Nettell Tower, 550 North Third Avenue, more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * National Taxpayers Union Welcomes Brittany Madni and Matthew Dickerson to the Policy and Research Teams National Taxpayers Union (NTU) and National Taxpayers Union Foundation (NTUF) President Pete Sepp on Monday welcomed Brittany Madni as Senior Fellow for Fiscal Policy and Matthew Dickerson as Senior Fellow for Budget Policy at the organizations. "Brittany and Matt are two of the most trusted fiscal and budget experts in more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following letter to the Virginia State Corporation Commission: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 1, 2026 Commissioners of the Virginia State Corporation Commission P.O. Box 1197 Richmond, VA 23218 Dear Commissioners of the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC): I write to express my concerns regarding the pending application before the SCC by Toll Road Investors Partnership II (TRIP II) to raise tolls on the Dulles Greenway. Under the propos more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Rips Proposed Rule on Federal Financial Assistance * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) spoke out about his opposition to the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) proposed rule, "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance." The Congressman issued the following statement: "This rule is just another attempt to hijack taxpayer money to create loyalty tests to the President and divert money to  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 13 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Republicans Slam Michael Whatley For Saying He Was Campaigning in Spotsylvania County - A Virginia County Just Outside of DC * DC insider and Big Oil lobbyist Michael Whatley is getting slammed by his own party for his latest campaign blunder exposing how out of touch with North Carolina he is - this time saying he was heading to "Spotsylvania County." There's no Spotsylvania County in North Carolina...but there is one just outside of Wa more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, July 14 -- TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Scott Gill Appointed Vice President of Technology and Operations at TEGNA Gill will oversee engineering and technology operations across TEGNA's 64 local stations - McLean, Va. - TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that Scott Gill has been named vice president of technology and operations. In this role, Gill will oversee engineering, technology and sports operations across TEGNA more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for a nomination hearing at 10 a.m. on July 16, 2026, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building: Committee Members Ted Cruz, Presiding Chairman, Republican, Texas Nominees * David Cummins, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration. * * * Original text here: https://www.commerce.senate.gov/meetings/56901/ more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara CarePlex Hospital earns sensory inclusive certification * Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton, Virginia, has earned a sensory inclusive certification from KultureCity, a nonprofit organization focused on accessibility and inclusion for individuals with sensory needs. The certification recognizes the hospital's efforts to create a more supportive environment for individuals who may experience sensory challenges, including peop more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 13 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Six Things Fleets Need to Know About EPA's New NOx Rule * Key Highlights:  * EPA's proposed revisions to the NOx rule could lower the cost of new heavy-duty trucks by thousands of dollars per vehicle while maintaining the vast majority of projected emissions reductions. * The proposal incorporates key recommendations advanced by ATA, reflecting years of industry advocacy aimed at making emissions standard more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 14 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * DEQ issues draft stormwater permit without PFAS limits for Richmond International Airport Airport is a known source of PFAS - RICHMOND, Va. -- The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a draft stormwater permit for Richmond International Airport that fails to include PFAS limits, despite the airport being a known source of pollution. DEQ is accepting comments on the draft permit until July 31. For de more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 14 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * EPA proposes greenlighting same Alabama coal ash program the agency denied just two years ago In a stunning reversal, the agency calls it 'unnecessary' to look at evidence of unsafe closures - WASHINGTON - Today the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed approving the state of Alabama's coal ash disposal program. The program EPA is proposing to approve is identical to the program the EPA denied nearl more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 13 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * Space Force launches Initial Enlisted Bonus Pilot Program to maximize readiness, return on investment * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - In a strategic move to enhance operational readiness and maximize its return on investment in technical training, the United States Space Force has announced implementation of a temporary Initial Enlistment Bonus Pilot Program. The targeted pilot program, running from July 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026, offers a $25,000 bonus to more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 13 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business posted the following news: * * * Spears Business announces 2026 Outstanding Young Alumni * Oklahoma State University's Spears School of Business is honoring Ryan Freeman, Eric Hulshizer and Aaron Wilson as Outstanding Young Alumni. Since 2001, Outstanding Young Alumni awards have distinguished recent Spears Business graduates who provide significant service and achievement early in their professional careers. Nominees must be 40 or younger during the year more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Squire Patton Boggs Advises Global Technology Group e& on its Disposal of 16.21% Stake in Vodafone for US$5.95 Billion * Squire Patton Boggs has advised e& on its agreement to sell its 16.21% stake in Vodafone Group PLC ("Vodafone") to Vega, an acquisition vehicle wholly owned by the Niel family group for US$5.95 billion. Completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to take plac more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 13 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Study finds carbon capture and storage could help curb emissions from AI-driven data center boom * As artificial intelligence accelerates demand for computing power across the U.S., a new study co-authored by Hon Chung Lau, adjunct professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice University and founder of Low Carbon Energies LLC, has found that carbon capture and storage could play a major role in limiting the climate impact of da more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 14 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Announces $45 Million Multistate Settlement with Block Inc. Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App Attorney General Jay Jones announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app Cash App. The settlement resolves allegations that Block misled consumers about the safety of Cash App, failed to protect users from fraud on the pla more PR

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, July 13 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * VHB Supports Continued Progress on VRE Crystal City Station Improvements * VHB continues to advance the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Crystal City Station improvements project, supporting VRE's efforts to improve fluidity in the corridor, reduce passenger and freight conflicts, enhance safety, and strengthen mu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Announces More Than $1 MILLION in Federal Funding to Strengthen Head Start Programs in Orange County * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today celebrated that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1,788,958 to Orange County Public Schools to support local Head Start programs, which provides early childhood education, nutrition, and family support services to low-income families. "As a d more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Student's drowning prevention research earns federal support Jackie Okao, a doctoral student in the Wilder School, will use a Virginia Sea Grant Graduate Fellowship to pursue her study of how to prevent rip current-related drowning deaths in Virginia Beach. By Tiffany Murray-Robertson, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Virginia Commonwealth University student Jackie Okao has received a major boost in her efforts to stren more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 14 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Virginia Joins Suit to Stop Trump Administration from Blocking Funding Addressing Homelessness Attorney General Jay Jones, along with a coalition of other attorneys general, filed a suit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s unlawful funding changes. HUD is attempting yet again to unlawfully cap funding for permanent housing projects, in a move that would result in tens of thousands of  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * David Raymond named associate vice president and chief information security officer By Angela I. Correa David Raymond Ph.D. '08 has been named associate vice president and chief information security officer effective July 1, following the retirement of Randy Marchany, who had served as the university IT security officer since 2010. "This title change formalizes David's current responsibilities," said Sharon P. Pitt, vice president for information technology an more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * John P. Morgan honored with emeritus status By Anne Kroemer Hoffman John P. Morgan, professor and associate department head of statistics in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of 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 to the unive more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Michael Bortner selected to join U.S. Defense Science Study Group Bortner brings career expertise in advanced manufacturing and polymer-based materials with applications in aerospace and defense applications. By Chelsea Seeber Chemical engineering Professor Mike Bortner has been chosen for the Defense Science Study Group, a highly selective program that brings together some of the nation's most outstanding professors in science and engineering to apply their ex more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Sharon P. Pitt earns ORBIE Award Pitt, vice president for information technology and chief information officer, was recognized for enterprise leadership in cybersecurity, organizational transformation, and research infrastructure. By Angela I. Correa Sharon P. Pitt, vice president for information technology and chief information officer, earned a 2026 CapitalCIO ORBIE Award in the enterprise category, recognizing her leadership in advancing the university's te more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 13 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * When conservation contracts end, does stewardship continue? Researchers found that habitat quality can begin declining before conservation agreements are complete, offering new insight into how programs can better support landowners and wildlife. By Max Esterhuizen More than 60 percent of land in the United States is privately owned, making private landowners some of the most important partners in wildlife conservation, biodiversity, and ecosystem hea more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw's First Bill to Pass House Advances Bipartisan Crackdown on Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8535, the bipartisan Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act, marking Congressman James Walkinshaw's (VA-11) first bill to pass the House. The legislation strengthens the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) efforts to stop illicit fentanyl before it reaches American  more PR

ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina, July 13 -- Elizabeth City State University posted the following news: * * * WRVS Joins National, Statewide Public Media Collaborations * Elizabeth City, N.C. -Elizabeth City State University's (ECSU) WRVS 89.9 FM is expanding its role in public media through two recent collaborations-joining the Black Public Radio Network (BPRN) and participating in an $85,000 statewide initiative to strengthen North Carolina's public radio stations. Announced just days apart, both collaborations unite public media organizati more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 13 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Your EV Could Do More Than Drive * By Steve Griffith, NEMA Executive Director, Regulatory & Industry Affairs, Mobility Bidirectional power transfer can turn parked vehicles into flexible energy assets for homes, the grid and the future America's electricity system is being asked to do more than ever. Data centers, advanced manufacturing, electric mobility and increasingly electrifi more PR