NORFOLK, Virginia, July 30 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 'Soy Is for Soldiers!' PETA Urges Pentagon's 'High T' Department of War to Ditch Milk as "Baby Food" Washington - In line with the Pentagon's pursuit of its new "High T Department of War," PETA dispatched a letter today to Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael P. Duffey, outlining a tactical strategy for supercharging soldier strength and stamina: ditch high cholesterol, fatty dairy milk, meant to nouris more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * A longer, hotter reality surrounds marine heatwaves, new study finds * Anyone who has boiled a pot of water understands that it takes both time and energy to raise the temperature, so it may come as a surprise to learn that scientists have long treated marine heatwaves (MHWs) as isolated events. New research led by William & Mary's VIMS & Batten School is challenging that narrative by providing a framework to characterize an ecosystem's cumulative heat expos more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * ABI Applauds Senate Passage of "Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026" The American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) applauds the Senate's passage yesterday of S. 3977, the "Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026." Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) introduced the bill with bipartisan support in March to permanently raise the debt limit back to $7.5 million for small businesses electing to file for bankruptcy under subc more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Families sue King George County School Board for blocking LGBTQ+ student organization in violation of the First Amendment Today the ACLU of Virginia and Potomac Law Group filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of two students who were denied the opportunity to form a Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) at King George Middle School (KGMS) even as other noncurricular student groups were allowed to operate. "King George Coun more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Statement on Passing of Rep. Kay Granger * The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) mourns the passing of Rep. Kay Granger of Texas, whose nearly three-decade tenure in the House of Representatives included being chair of the House Appropriations Committee and time on its defense subcommittee. Rep. Granger was a strong supporter of the Air Force's critical role in national defense and a stalwart champ more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 3 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown sues to block Trump administration's latest round of illegal, price-inflating tariffs * In response to the Trump Administration's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses, a coalition of attorneys general including Attorney General Nick Brown, filed a lawsuit to block the tariffs. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to impose tariffs on more than 80 countries more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 3 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Protect Massachusetts Residents' Personal Information * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration broad access to the sensitive private information of millions of families receiving Temporary  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 3 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Illegal Tariffs * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing her second lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 80 countries that together acc more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration to Protect Michigan Residents' Personal Information * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration broad access to the sensitive private information (PDF) of millions of families receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families ( more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel, Governor Whitmer Sue Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Governor Gretchen Whitmer today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the Trump administration's latest effort to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the administration's recent decision to impose tariffs on more than 80 countri more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 3 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield Sues Trump to Protect Oregonians' Personal Information * #AG Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Illegal Sharing of Millions of TANF Recipients' Private Data Attorney General Dan Rayfield today sued the Trump administration to stop a new policy that would give federal officials access to the private records of millions of individuals who rely on assistance for low-income families. The lawsuit was joined by a coalition of 23 other st more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Brings on Defense Industry Expert to International Affairs Team * Arlington, Va. - The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) today announced that Sarah Crawford is joining the organization as Senior Director for International Affairs after stints in the federal government and within the defense industry as a trade expert. "Foreign defense sales are no longer a niche issue for the U.S. aerospace and defense more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Statement on FAA Certification of the Boeing 737 MAX-7 * Arlington, VA - The Aerospace Industries Association today released the following statement after the Federal Aviation Administration announced it had issued an amended type certificate for the Boeing 737 MAX-7: "The Aerospace Industries Association applauds the Federal Aviation Administration's issuance of the amended type certificate for the Boeing  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Aug. 4, 2026, by senior fellow Joel Thayer and senior analyst Cole Salvador, both of the AI and Emerging Technology Policy, to Newsweek: * * * New York's Data Center Moratorium is Nonsense Policy The state of New York wants to cede the AI race to China. On July 14, the governor signed an executive order implementing the country's first moratorium on new large data centers. For the next year, no new data centers will be built within the  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * America's Electroindustry Supports 2.35 Million Jobs and More Than $375 Billion for U.S. Economy * ARLINGTON, Va. -The U.S. electroindustry is playing an increasingly critical role in meeting rising electricity demand, strengthening the domestic industrial base, and powering America's future, according to new analysis from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). The ne more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * Michigan Senate Race Disaster Will an establishment Democrat or a very progressive candidate be the party's choice for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan? Polls show that the more Left-leaning candidate, Abdul El-Sayed, endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders (VT) and AOC (NY-14), is leading U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (MI-11) as Michigan voters head to the voting booths. Asreported by Fox News: The high-st more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 5 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Kris Mayes today co-led a coalition of attorneys general in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 80 countries that together account for 99.4% of all U.S. more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration for a Third Time over Its Illegal Tariffs * Still illegal, will still make life more expensive for Americans OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration challenging its new efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. Court of Int more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Supports Lawsuit Challenging IRS Sharing of Taxpayer Data with ICE * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief yesterday opposing the sharing of personal sensitive taxpayer information by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Last year, the Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern Massach more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 80 countries that together account for 99.4% of all U.S. impor more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Protect Personal Data of 'Reach Up' Program Participants * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump Administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the Administration broad access to the sensitive private information of millions of families receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Familie more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 3 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Dan Rayfield Again Leads Coalition Suing to Stop Trump's Illegal Tariffs * #Trump's Unlawful Tariffs are Increasing Prices for Oregon Families Once again, President Trump is raising costs on everyday goods for Oregon families and small businesses and, once again, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is again stepping up to stop him. Today, AG Rayfield co-led a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against Trump's att more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 3 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Announces Settlement with Eight Opioid Manufacturers * Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers has finalized Nebraska's settlement with eight generic opioid manufacturers for their role in contributing to the opioid epidemic in Nebraska. Attorney General Hilgers joined a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general in reaching this settlement, which will provide up to $3,082,987 in funding for opioid remediat more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * August 3, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York joined a coalition of 24 other states in suing the Trump administration for again implementing illegal tariffs on dozens of countries that will raise costs for consumers and businesse more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Latest Round of Unlawful Tariffs * Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson filed a second lawsuit on Monday against the federal government's attempt to place permanent unlawful tariffs on North Carolinians. In July, the government placed 10% to 12.5% tariffs on 80 countries that together account for nearly all U.S more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to stop illegal sharing of private data of families receiving federal antipoverty benefits * Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined with a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration broad access to the sensitive private information of millions of families receiving more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration again to stop illegal tariffs * Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 80 countries that together account for more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL AGAIN SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP ILLEGAL TARIFFS * Lawsuit Challenges Unlawful Tariffs That are Increasing Prices for Americans Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, today filed a third lawsuit over the Trump administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the administration's recent decision to more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO PROTECT ILLINOIS RESIDENTS' PERSONAL INFORMATION * Raoul Takes Action to Stop Illegal Sharing of TANF Recipients' Private Data Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, today filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration broad access to the sensitive private information o more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 3 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs * Press Releases Lawsuit Challenges Unlawful Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on Americans (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 3 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Protect Connecticut Residents' Personal Information * Press Releases AG Tong Takes Action to Stop Illegal Sharing of Millions of TANF Recipients' Private Data (Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Introduces Bill to Reinforce Legal Options Against Illegal Impoundments * U.S. Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) today announced his introduction of the Restoring Accountability in Appropriations Act, which would empower private parties and the U.S. House of Representatives to prevent illegal delays and cancellations of federal grants. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (ICA) put in place clear guardrails to safeguard the Congressional "power o more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 3 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Board of Visitors elects new executive committee, reviews president's goals, welcomes new provost, and announces transformative gift * At its first meeting of the new fiscal year, the George Mason University Board of Visitors discussed President Gregory Washington's goals for 2026-27, elected new leadership, announced a transformative gift for the College of Public Health, and officially welcomed new provost Marion Underwood to the university. The backdro more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Brad Warren to become dean of VCU Libraries and university librarian He joins VCU, effective Sept. 14, after leading Augusta University's library division. - Brad Warren has been selected as dean of VCU Libraries and university librarian after a national search. He will join Virginia Commonwealth University after serving as the inaugural dean of libraries at Augusta University in Georgia. Warren is slated to begin his appointment on Sept. 14 af more PR

WACO, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Buckeyes Start 2026 at No. 1 In US LBM Coaches Poll * Ohio State is the preseason favorite to win the 2026 national title according to the coaches in the US LBM Coaches Poll. The Buckeyes will look to improve from their 12-2 record and quarterfinal playoff appearance from a year ago. Following Ohio State at No. 2 is Oregon. The Ducks ended the 2025 season ranked No. 4 with a 13-2 mark. Georgia starts the season at No. 3 follo more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Case study winners share how the competition prepares students for public health careers * Three George Mason University interdisciplinary teams placed in the 2026 National Case Study Competition in Health Education. Students share what they learned from the experience and why they recommend it to others. Three George Mason University interdisciplinary teams placed in the 2026 National Case Study Competition in Health Educatio more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 3 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Celeste Ng and Stephen Graham Jones headline the 2026 Fall for the Book Festival * Fall for the Book, Northern Virginia's largest literary festival, returns for the 28th year this October with bestselling authors Celeste Ng and Stephen Graham Jones as headliners. Taking place from October 6-10, the festival includes talks from local and national authors as well as events across the George Mason University campus and the Fairfax area. On Thursday, October more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Aug. 3 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom College Mourns the Passing of Jack Murphy, Longtime Supporter of the Best Week Ever * Christendom College mourns the passing of longtime benefactor and faithful friend of the college John F. "Jack" Murphy, who passed away peacefully at his home in Williamsburg, Virginia, on July 28, 2026. For years, Murphy generously supported Christendom's Best Week Ever high school summer program, making it possible for thousands of students to attend and be  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * CMS Launches New Affordable Weight-Loss Program * The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program was launched by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on July 1, 2026, and offers temporary Medicare coverage to certain FDA-approved anti-obesity drugs for eligible Medicare beneficiaries. This temporary pilot program, which is set to continue until December 31, 2027, aims at more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Computer Engineering Student Abdul-Majeed Hamidu '28 Selected as Harvard Du Bois Scholar * Prestigious undergraduate research fellowship continues Hampton University's growing presence in Harvard's HBCU research initiative HAMPTON, Va. - Hampton University student Abdul-Majeed Hamidu '28 was selected as a member of the second cohort of the prestigious Du Bois Scholars Program at Harvard University this summer, a highly competitive summer undergraduate research more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * DAF, Texas Space Commission establish strategic alliance to accelerate defense space innovation * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -The Department of the Air Force and the state of Texas partnered in a landmark collaborative agreement to accelerate the integration of commercial technologies into national security space architecture, July 30, 2026. As a result of this collaboration, the Air Force Research Laboratory established a Partnership Intermediary Agreement wi more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Aug. 5 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * AG Jennings sues to block Trump Administration's attempts to hike health insurance prices and undermine ACA Attorney General Kathy Jennings today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to challenge a federal rule that once again illegally undermines the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and would make hea more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Challenge to DOGE's Unlawful Seizure of Payment System Data Advances Court Rejects Government's Request to Dismiss Case Brought by Privacy Group - In an order denying the Trump-Vance administration's motion to dismiss in Electronic Privacy Information Center v. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) et al, the U.S. Dist more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * DNC Congratulates Elaine Luria on Her Victory in the Democratic Primary for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District The DNC congratulates Elaine Luria on her victory in the Democratic primary for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District -- a race that will help flip the House of Representatives in November. In response to Elaine Luria's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "As a Navy veteran and small busi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * DNC Congratulates Shannon Taylor on Her Victory in the Democratic Primary for Virginia's 1st Congressional District The DNC congratulates Shannon Taylor on her victory in the Democratic primary for Virginia's 1st Congressional District -- a race that will help flip the House of Representatives in November. In response to Shannon Taylor's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "As Henrico County's top pro more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * DNC Congratulates Tom Perriello on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for Virginia's 5th Congressional District The DNC congratulates Tom Perriello on his victory in the Democratic primary for Virginia's 5th Congressional District -- a race that will help flip the House of Representatives in November. In response to Tom Perriello's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "Tom Perriello is a proven fig more PR

FERRUM, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Ferrum College issued the following news: * * * Dr. Karl Roeper Retires from Ferrum College Faculty Associate Professor of Media and Communication Karl Roeper has retired after fifteen years of teaching and academic leadership on the Ferrum College faculty. He has served a remarkable number of programs and organizations across the campus and community by sharing his skills with audio and video engineering and broadcasting. Karl Roeper in graduation line of faculty in black robe with velvet trim, red edging on bl more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Aug. 4 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * Eckerd Professor Among 66 Co-Authors Sounding the Alarm on Frontier Threats in Indigenous Amazonia It was a "master class in collaboration," says Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Amanda Hoffman-Hall, Ph.D., who co-authored a recently published research paper with 65 other authors across 57 institutions. "Spiralling frontier threats in Indigenous Amazonia" brings attention to the critical nature of Indigenous lands for protecting Indigenous peoples more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following news release: * * * 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 opte more PR

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Aug. 5 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Embry Riddle Aviation Maintenance SkillBridge Program Celebrates 1,000th Graduate Author: Seth Robbins Brandon Arthur spent years in the Army working on Apache helicopters, removing rotor systems, repairing engines and testing systems. Looking to apply his extensive knowledge to the civilian aviation world, he enrolled in Embry Riddle's Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) SkillBridge Program. Arthur is among the more than 1,000 student more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * EPA Proposes Changes to Diesel Selective Catalytic Reduction Inducement Requirements * On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed significant revisions to its diesel Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) inducement requirements, including requirements applicable to model year 2027 and later heavy-duty highway engines and vehicles. The proposal would move away from the current reliance on  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released data showing Virginia exceeded its 2025 assurance level under the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule nitrogen oxides Ozone Season Group 2E Trading Program, triggering a preliminary requirement for owners and operators of affected power units to surrender 140 additional emissions allowances. The notice says Virginia units reported nitrogen oxides emissions that surpassed the state's assurance level by 70 tons during the 2025 control period. Under CSAPR assurance pro more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Agriculture] -- The American Sugar Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Experts Evaluate Alarming State of U.S. Sugar Economy * VAIL, CO - American sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers are facing increasing pressures, threatening the viability of a critical domestic industry. Farm economists and other sugar industry stakeholders discussed these challenges and the importance of maintaining a strong American sugar industry during panels at the International Sweetener Symposium today. Carlann Ung more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following economic brief (No. 26-24) in July 2026 by Claudia Macaluso entitled "What Unemployment Insurance Claims Can -- and Cannot -- Tell Us". Here are the key takeaways: * * * Fewer people are losing their jobs: New claims for unemployment benefits are down, while the workforce covered by unemployment benefits has grown by 13 million since 2022. People aren't leaving the benefit rolls faster: The weekly exit rate has been flat near 11.7 percent since more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 3 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * First-of-its-Kind Grazing School Will Bring Tribal Buffalo Managers, Ranchers Together * The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Buffalo Authority Corporation will host the first-ever buffalo grazing school August 4th to 6th for current and future Tribal herd managers and Tribal buffalo ranchers. About two dozen participants from multiple Tribal Nations across the United States will gather at the Cheyenne River Reservation in north-centra more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49041) on July 22, 2026, entitled "Full Privatization of U.S. Airports: Potential Issues and Options for Congress" by transportation and industry analyst Rachel Y. Tang. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY In 1996, Congress established the Airport Privatization Pilot Program (Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 1996; P.L. 104-264, Sec.149). The program was established to increase access to sources of private capital for airport development  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 3 [Category: Travel] (TNSrep) -- The Global Business Travel Association posted the following news release: * * * Global Business Travel Spending to Hit Record $1.71 Trillion in 2026, While Trips Reach 1.84 Billion, Says GBTA Forecast * GBTA's latest Business Travel Index report shows spending gains driven by higher prices as geopolitical uncertainty and transportation pressures weigh on the outlook Global business travel spending is forecast to reach a record $1.71 trillion USD in 2026, with the number of busines more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that New York joined a coalition of 24 other states to sue the Trump Administration for once again implementing illegal tariffs that will raise costs for hard working families and businesses nationwide. "President Trump's illegal ta more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Launches Application for Governor's Community Partnership Council on Corrections * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that applications for the Governor's Community Partnership Council on Corrections are now open -a new advisory council dedicated to advancing meaningful reforms within the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) by hearing directly from corrections officers and VADOC staff, more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Grassroots Advocacy Month 2026: Calling Our Federal Family to Action * The strength of NARFE has always been its people. Throughout the past year, we've seen members of our federal family-and supporters across the country-stand together in defense of the dedicated public servants who serve our nation every day. Friends, neighbors, family members, and community leaders hav more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Hampton Cup '26: President Darrell K. Williams '83 Strengthens Global Partnerships During Visit to University of Greenwich * Summer series highlights Hampton University's expanding international footprint through leadership, scholarship and global engagement HAMPTON, Va. -As Hampton University reflects on a summer defined by international engagement, President Darrell K. Williams' visit to the University of Greenwich in London this past July stands as a powerf more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, Aug. 3 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Hampton's Commitment to Student Success Earns National Recognition in Forbes' Inaugural HBCU Rankings * University recognized among the nation's top five private HBCUs in Forbes' first-ever HBCU college ratings HAMPTON, Va. (Aug. 3, 2026) -Hampton University's longstanding commitment to preparing graduates for leadership, professional success and meaningful careers has earned national recognition as the University was named one of the top five private Historic more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Brings Canopy Hotels to South East Asia with Canopy Bangkok Sukhumvit * Canopy Bangkok Sukhumvit marks Canopy's first hotel in South East Asia. * Less than a 10 minute walk from the Asoke BTS Skytrain and Sukhumvit MRT stations, the hotel offers easy access to Bangkok's dining, retail, nightlife, and business districts. * With public spaces designed by award-winning interior design studio AvroKO, the hotel draws inspiration from Asoke's dy more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- TheDream.US, a college and career success program for immigrant youth, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Chicago Tribune Highlights 25-Year Fight for the Dream Act, Led By Dreamers and Sen. Durbin New feature chronicles Senator Dick Durbin's decades of advocacy and TheDream.US's symbolic graduation calling on Congress to finally pass the Dream Act - Washington, DC - In a new feature published Sunday, the Chicago Tribune chronicles the 25-year fight to pass the Dream Act, led by  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Former Attorneys General, Business Associations, and Former Department of Labor Leaders Support Family Farm's Supreme Court Case In its fall term, the U.S. Supreme Court will consider a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Department of Labor's agency court system. New Jersey family farm Sun Valley Orchards successfully challenged the in-house courts in a case brought by the Institute for Justice (IJ). More than one dozen legal brief more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement On Voting Against Continuing Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, voted against proceeding to a continuing resolution to extend government funding through December 11: "The funding resolution negotiated by Senate Appropriations leaders has much good substance that would, in normal times, earn my vote. But, in the midst of an illegal war killing and injur more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Van Hollen, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Prevent Further Atrocities in Sudan * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined a group of his colleagues led by Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) in pressing the State Department to use its leverage to prevent further atrocities in Sudan and help bring the war to an end. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of State and National Securi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * Kane Webb selected as International Rice Festival Honoree * Crowley, LA -The 89th International Rice Festival Board of Directors has selected USA Rice Director of Field Services Kane Webb as this year's Honoree, joining the Presidential Party for the 2026 festivities. Kane works closely with Louisiana's rice growers' organizations, rice mills, and rice merchants, while supporting rice industry organizations across the other U.S. rice more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Leading Energy Lawyer Mustafa Ostrander Joins McGuireWoods in D.C. Former FERC Attorney Brings Regulatory and Transactional Experience to Top-Ranked National Practice - Mustafa Ostrander, an accomplished energy regulatory lawyer with more than 20 years of experience advising industry clients on compliance and transactional matters, has joined McGuireWoods as a partner in Washington, D.C. Ostrander helps energy companies navigate federal regula more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Leonardo DRS, a company that says it provides advanced defense technology to U.S. national security customers and allies around the world, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Leonardo DRS Signs Agreement for New Brookfield, Connecticut, Facility to Support Growth of Naval Power Systems Business New 141,000-square-foot facility will consolidate operations from three Connecticut sites, strengthening support for critical U.S. Navy programs and positioning the business for growth across the evo more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 4 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * M&T Bank Appoints Ryan Stanton as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Veteran corporate affairs leader joins M&T to strengthen communications, stakeholder engagement and government affairs efforts Ryan Stanton, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, M&T Bank - BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 4, 2026 -M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE: MTB) today announced that industry veteran Ryan Stanton has been named the new Chief Corporat more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Advises Exeter Street Capital Partners in Recapitalization of Price Circuits and Circuitronics McGuireWoods advised Exeter Street Capital Partners in its recapitalization of Price Circuits LLC and Circuitronics LLC, completed in partnership with Capitala Group, Five Points Capital and the Varghese family. The transaction -- Exeter's fourth platform investment -- launches a new buy-and-build strategy targeting the design, prototyping more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- The Modular Building Institute issued the following news release: * * * New Edge Contractors Expands Leadership Team to Support Continued Growth As the firm expands its national footprint, New Edge is strengthening the leadership structure behind its commitment to proof over promise. - New Edge Contractors has expanded its leadership team to strengthen the organizational capacity behind continued growth across its two disciplines: Construction Management and Resource Management. The transition formaliz more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * Myrka Dellanos, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist and Tv Host, to Partner with LIBRE to Elevate Hispanic Community Campaigns * #Media Icon to Join LIBRE's America 250th Anniversary Efforts, and Community Engagement Initiatives ARLINGTON, VA -The LIBRE Initiative today announced a new partnership with Emmy Award-winning journalist, television host, author Myrka Dellanos to amplify the organization's mission of empowering the Hispani more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport Fights for Affordability Against Another Round of Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a multistate coalition of 25 states in filing a second lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 8 more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Sues Trump Administration to Protect New Jersey Residents' Personal Information AG Davenport Takes Action to Stop Illegal Misuse of Millions of TANF Recipients' Private Data - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump Administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the Administration  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Education] (TNSrep) -- The National Association of State Boards of Education posted the following news release: * * * NASBE Offers Guide to Effective Student Board Membership * Alexandria, VA-Twenty-four states have at least one student member serving on their state board of education, either in a voting or nonvoting capacity. But inclusion alone does not guarantee meaningful participation, and short terms do not allow much time to become effective in the role. A new NASBE report (https://nasbe.nyc3. more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, posted the following news: * * * New Analysis: California AI Copyright Bill Could Create Up to $19.9 Billion in Compliance Costs * Chamber of Progress released a new analysis today finding that California's AI Copyright Transparency Act (AB 412) could impose billions of dollars in costs on the state, AI developers, and research institutions, while disproportionately harming smaller companies and  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * New Jersey Enacts Measures to Lower Electricity Costs and Address Data Center Demand By Grace Lowe, NASEO New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has signed three bills aimed at lowering electricity costs, increasing oversight of utility spending, and ensuring data centers pay for the infrastructure needed to serve them. The new laws, combined with other recent actions on energy affordability, are expected to save ratepayers more th more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * OPM Releases Guidance Regarding Collective Bargaining Agreements Following the Final Rule on Performance Appraisal Processes * Last week, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released new guidance to federal agencies on collective bargaining agreements, following the recent issuance of a final rule that changes performance appraisal standards. This guidance does not a more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 5 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. Today's lawsuit challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 5 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration to Protect Private Data of Families in Need Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors in suing the Trump Administration over unlawful policy changes which would give the administration broad access to the sensitive private information of millions of families receiving Temporary Assistan more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Registration Open for The RV Technical Institute's Level 3 Electronic Workshop * Registration is open for the RV Technical Institute's final 2026 Level 3 workshop. Focusing on the electronic specialty, the workshop will take place from Wednesday, September 9 through Thursday, September 10. This is the last Level 3 workshop of the year. The course will be taught by: * Lippert - One Control X Series (2 hours) * Winegard-  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ben Cline Reintroduces Legislation to Increase Opportunities for Veterans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) reintroduced the Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2026, which would allow veterans the opportunity to pursue their small business and entrepreneurial aspirations by giving them access to resources through their federal government benefits. Congressman Cline issued the following statement. "Veterans often face signific more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire Hosts Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for Fifth District Tour * CHATHAM, VA -On Monday, Representative John McGuire (VA-05) hosted Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for a tour of Tranquility Grove Rehabilitation Center and the Virginia Tech Controlled Environment Agriculture Innovation Center. "Health starts from the inside out," said Rep. John McGuire (Va-05). "From the f more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 3 [Category: Agriculture] -- The American Sugar Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Shontel Brown Reaffirms Support for American Sugar Production, Leveling the Playing Field * VAIL, CO - Rep. Shontel Brown (D-OH-11), Vice Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, addressed sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and industry representatives as they opened the 41st International Sweetener Symposium today in Colorado. The global sugar market is one of the most distorted commodity markets, and Rep more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSrep) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026, with Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee: * * * Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families June Tally of Layoffs, Closures, and Harms to the American Health Care System Reveals Looming Crisis Following Republicans' Cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ro more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026, with Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee: * * * Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families June Tally of Layoffs, Closures, and Harms to the American Health Care System Reveals Looming Crisis Following Republicans' Cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * SCC Misses Opportunity to Deliver the Virtual Power Plant Program Virginia Envisioned The program as approved does not properly compensate participants or hit the statutory goals outlined by the Community Energy Act. -  RICHMOND, VA - Today, the Virginia State Corporation Commission issued its final order approving Dominion Energy's virtual power plant pilot. While the Commission's order allows Dominion to move forward with implemen more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Kennedy Brings 'Take Back Your Health Tour' to Southwest Virginia to Highlight Rural Health and Recovery * DANVILLE, VA -AUGUST 3 -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. today traveled to southwest Virginia as part of his "Take Back Your Health" tour to highlight Trump Administration's efforts to expand addiction recovery, strengthen American agricultural and food supply chain more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Space Force outlines acquisition wins amid ongoing department-wide transformation at Air and Space Summit * ARLINGTON, Virginia - Thomas Ainsworth, acting assistant secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration, highlighted the Space Force's sweeping acquisition reforms successes amid the ongoing acquisition transformation, including enhanced commercial partnerships and the delivery of warf more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Space Force selects technical direction agent for SBI program * ARLINGTON, Virginia - The U.S. Space Force has selected Johns Hopkins University's Applied Physics Laboratory to serve as technical direction agent for the Space Force's Space-Based Interceptor program. In support of Golden Dome for America, the program is developing a proliferated Low-Earth Orbit constellation of interceptors capable of boost,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following statement on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * STAND UP AMERICA APPLAUDS GOV. SPANBERGER FOR RESTORING VOTING RIGHTS OF OVER 66,000 VIRGINIANS RICHMOND - Stand Up America Executive Director Christina Harvey issued the following statement applauding Governor Abigail Spanberger for restoring the voting rights of over 60,000 Virg more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 3 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * Students from All 50 States Produce National Framework for AI in America's Schools * BOSTON, MA AND ALEXANDRIA, VA \- Students representing all 50 states have developed a sweeping national framework for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in K-12 education, proposing protections for authentic learning, student privacy, fairness, human judgment, and the relationships at the heart of education more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * This Great American Outdoors Day 2026, Urge Congress To Reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund * In recognition of Great American Outdoors Day, occurring today, August 4, 2026, the RV Industry Association is calling for the reauthorization of the Legacy Restoration Fund. Signed into law on this day in 2020, the Great American Outdoors Act created the Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF) to make long-overdue repairs in America's nat more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Today: PAC backs candidates in five states * The final stretch of primaries before November's general election kicks off this week. This includes Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington today, Tennessee Thursday, and Hawaii on Saturday. America's Credit Unions PAC is supporting four candidates in Kansas, 11 in Michigan, five in Missouri, eight in Virginia, and six in Washington. Later this week, it is backing five can more PR

HOUGHTON, New York, Aug. 4 -- Houghton University posted the following news: * * * True Excellence & Entering the Next Chapter * #True Excellence By Emily Fausnaught'24 When I think back on what first drew me to Houghton, I immediately think of the equestrian and London Honors programs. I was drawn to the opportunity to be challenged academically while also pursuing my passion for horses in a setting committed to faith and excellence. During my first visit, I was struck by the professionalism, kindness, and strong sense of community withi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. News & World Report Announces 2026-2027 Best Hospitals, Introducing Regional Specialty Rankings to Help Patients Find Complex Care Close to Home * Summary * 505 Best Regional Hospitals recognized across 49 states and Washington, D.C., for superior clinical outcomes. * Four new regional specialty rankings introduced in Cancer; Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery; Orthopedics; a more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Medical] -- VCU Health, an academic medical center on the forefront of health care, providing patients with treatments and medical technology available, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. News & World Report names VCU Medical Center No. 1 hospital in Virginia * By Danielle Pierce Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center has been named a 2026-2027 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, ranking No. 1 in Virginia. "VCU Health is where world-class discovery meets life-saving care. A more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * U.S. News & World Report names VCU Medical Center No. 1 hospital in Virginia The report also recognized the hospital as the best in the metro Richmond area for the 16th consecutive year. Additionally, cardiology and orthopaedics are ranked among the nation's best. By Danielle Pierce Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center has been named a 2026-2027 Best Hospital by the U.S. News & World Report, ranking No. 1 in Virginia. "VCU Health is  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Cavman gone wild: Former mascot now supports National Geographic's team By Andrew Ramspacher, fpa5up@virginia.edu Having played the role of Cavman while studying at the University of Virginia, Henry Maillet knows the value of a good disguise. The same person who'd head to class at the Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy dressed like any other student could later throw on a giant mustached head, muscular bodysuit and oversize more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Agriculture] -- The American Sugar Alliance issued the following news release: * * * USDA Deputy Secretary Details Trump Administration Work to Put American Farmers, Workers First * VAIL, CO - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Alexander Vaden emphasized President Donald Trump's continued commitment to putting American farmers and workers first in a keynote address yesterday at the International Sweetener Symposium. "We put American farmers first, and we're not going to all more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * UVA Health Haymarket & Prince William Recognized by U.S. News * UVA Health has been recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Specialty rankings. UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center earned a High Performing Hospital designation for Knee Replacement and UVA Health Prince William Medical Center as a High Performing Hospital for Pacemaker Implantation. U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals specialty rankings evaluate  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU geriatrics-themed escape room trains health sciences students Teams representing multiple health professions decipher clues and devise post-hospital plans for an older adult who has endured one of aging's biggest risks: suffering a fall. By Liz DeFluri A grocery list. A buckled carpet. Locked trunks. What in the "apartment" could shed light on the life of "Harold Parker," an 81-year-old who was recently discharged from the hospital after suf more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Introduces Legislation to Prevent Data Center Development Near Neighborhoods, Schools, & Parks * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today introduced legislation to prevent data center development near neighborhoods, schools, and parks. "Virginia should welcome innovation, but not at any cost. We need to ensure data centers pay their fair share and are built in places that make sense -not next to neighborhoods, schools more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Opposes Terrible Deal to Hand Over Virginia's Energy Grid to NextEra, Jack Up Virginians' Utility Costs * Vindman: "High energy bills already top the list of concerns for Virginians, and families across the Commonwealth will not be able to endure record-setting rate hikes on top of their existing burdens" WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today sent a letter to members of the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following Q&A on Aug. 4, 2026, involving architect and innovator Kristine Fallon: * * * Kristine Fallon is preserving the accomplishments of women in architecture By Anne Kroemer Hoffman For architect and innovator Kristine Fallon M.Arch '77, preserving the future often begins with protecting the past. A pioneer in the application of information technology to architecture, engineering, and construction, Fallon spent more than four decades helping transform how buildings are designed more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * University receives $20 million grant for cloud-based semiconductor lab By Hannah Williams A team of Virginia Tech researchers received a $20 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation to establish an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled cloud-based semiconductor laboratory. The Virginia Tech Programmable Cloud Laboratory (PCL) Node will allow the team to make the university's semiconductor facilities remotely accessible to a range of users as part more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- The American Sugar Alliance issued the following news release: [Category: Agriculture] * * * Volatile World Sugar Market Underscores Need for Level Playing Field, Fair Trade Rules for American Producers * VAIL, CO - A panel of sugar industry experts detailed the extreme volatility that defines the world sugar market during a session at the International Sweetener Symposium yesterday. "The world supply of sugar is strong, but the global market environment is not aligned to fairly support all sugar-producing c more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw Joins Colleagues to Protect Federal Workers Impacted by OPM Cyberattack * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) joined Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), and colleagues in introducing the Reducing the Effects of the Cyberattack on OPM Victims Enduring Response and Protecting Identifiable Information (RECOVER PII) Act, legislation to provide lifetime identity protection coverag more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Warner, Colleagues Press Trump Administration On Chaotic, Opaque Oversight Of New Artificial Intelligence Models U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, joined four Senate Democratic colleagues in pressing the Trump administration for answers about its unpredictable oversight of frontier artificial intelligence (AI) models and its opaque standards for evaluating a model's national se more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Warner, Kaine Applaud Over $1.7 Million in Federal Funding for Local Law Enforcement Agencies Across Virginia U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $1,716,459 in federal funding to help local law enforcement agencies across Virginia strengthen public safety through upgraded equipment, specialized training, and enhanced emergency response capabilities. Awarded through the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Edward Byr more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Maureen Edobor Featured on NPR's 'All Things Considered' Edobor contributed to a story about voter roll purges. - Washington and Lee law professor Maureen Edobor was featured on NPR's "All Things Considered" in a story examining the legal battles over how states remove ineligible voters from registration rolls in the months leading up to federal elections. The report focuses on the National Voter Registration Act's "quiet period," which generally more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Shannon Fyfe Publishes Article Challenging the Role of Genocide Law in Preventing Mass Atrocities New Loyola University Chicago Law Journal article argues that debates over whether violence constitutes genocide often distract from the need to end violence. - Washington and Lee University law professor Shannon Fyfe has published a new article in the Loyola University Chicago Law Journal. The article, titled "The Futility of 'Genocide' in Ending a G more PR

GERMANTOWN, Maryland, Aug. 4 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release: * * * Westinghouse and Amentum Partner to Expand Delivery Capacity for APX Fleet Deployment * CHANTILLY, VA., August 4, 2026 - Westinghouse Electric Company and Amentum (NYSE: AMTM), a global leader in advanced engineering and technology solutions, have entered into a series of agreements supporting the Westinghouse APX technology platform. These agreements augment Westinghouse capabilities more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news: * * * With SPLC's backing, Franklin College students produce nationally recognized journalism for Indiana residents * Franklin College serves just over 900 students, and despite its small size, its student reporting program, TheStatehouseFile.com, has produced nationally award-winning journalism for four years running. Most recently, incoming junior Olivia O'Neal was recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists for best in- more PR