ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 21 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * AASA Conducts Survey on the State of School Meal Programs Across the Country * Contact: Lara Wade Director of Communications Mobile: (813) 833-1498 lwade@aasa.org SEPTEMBER 21, 2026, ALEXANDRIA, VA -The National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program currently serves daily meals to approximately 30 million children in over 94,000 schools, which plays a critical role in addressing  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NV Applauds Governor Lombardo's Action to Protect Ratepayers on Data Center Growth * Carson City, NV -Americans for Prosperity - Nevada (AFP-NV) today praised Gov. Joe Lombardo's executive order reforming the state's data center tax abatement program, which requires companies receiving incentives to cover their own power costs, meet local water standards, and stop diverting revenue from Nevada's schools. Ronnie Na more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 21 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Order Protecting CDL Drivers' Personal Information * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 24 attorneys general announced a U.S. District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of state-owned records containing the sensitive personal information of 17 million drivers and from terminating more than $10 more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 21 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following news release: * * * ALG Hosts Discussion At GOP Midterm Convention On Sept. 10 On Lawfare, Dark Money And Foreign Influence * Sept. 3, 2026, Fairfax, Va.-Americans for Limited Government today announced a discussion on lawfare, dark money and foreign influence targeting U.S. economic infrastructure critical to national security at the Dallas, Texas GOP Midterm Convention on Sept. 10 at 10 a.m.: GOP MIDTERM CONVE more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * Spanberger's Backdoor Carbon Tax Blows Past Fiscal Estimates, Could Add $1 Billion to Electricity Costs in First Year Daniel Abrahams 09/21/2026 Virginia has been back in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative for less than three months, and the state's first auction has already generated more than twice what officials projected earlier this year. The Virginia Department of Planning and Budget estimated in March that participation in RGGI would generat more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PUSHES BACK ON PROPOSED FEDERAL RULE THAT COULD THREATEN HEALTH COVERAGE, COST STATES MEDICAID FUNDING * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general, today filed a comment letter opposing a proposed federal rule that could put federal funding for Medicaid at risk and interfere with state oversight of health insurance and operation of state health insurance exchanges.  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems completes successful Critical Design Review for U.S. Space Force missile warning and tracking program 21 September 2026 MEO Epoch 2 program to provide critical missile warning and tracking capabilities - BAE Systems announced today that it has completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) for the $1.2 billion U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Resilient Missile Warning & Tracking (RMWT) - Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Epoch 2 program more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Calls For Suspension Of AI System Deployed By FAA At Washington Area Airports * Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), who serves as co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Artificial Intelligence (AI) Caucus and represents a Northern Virginia district that includes Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) in the U.S. House, issued the following statement today on the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) deployment of an AI Strategic Management of Airspace Ro more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 21 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Chesapeake Bay Program Must Recognize and Include Tribal Leadership in Restoration Efforts * A coalition of Indigenous tribes announced Monday they are suspending talks with the Chesapeake Bay Program on a longstanding effort to become signatories to the revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement. The Indigenous Conservation Council (ICC), which includes representatives from all seven federally recognized tribes in Virginia, has worked f more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Football Week Three Recap/ Weekly Honors * CIAA Football Weekly Recap: Unbeaten Teams Continue to Make Their Mark in Conference Play CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Week 3 of CIAA(r) football action featured pivotal conference matchups, dominant defensive performances and standout individual efforts across the league. Johnson C. Smith, Virginia State and Virginia Union remained unbeaten in CIAA play, while Livi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Cline Demands Answers From FCC About Changes To Copper-Based Landline Service * FINCASTLE, VA - Following Verizon's notification of intent to discontinue copper-based landline services across much of Virginia, Congressman Cline (VA-06) sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr urging him to review the decision. "Much of Virginia's Sixth District is mountainous, and discontinuing copper-based landlines prem more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard offloads over $57 million in illicit drugs interdicted in the Caribbean Sea * MIAMI -U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba's crew offloaded approximately 7,250 pounds of cocaine and 2,082 pounds of marijuana, worth an estimated $57 million, Monday, in Port Everglades. The seized contraband was the result of two interdictions in the Caribbean Sea by the crews of USCGC Escanaba and USCGC Richard Dixon with an embarked more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 22 -- Constellation, a retail supplier of power, natural gas and energy products and services for homes and businesses, issued the following news release: * * * Constellation and Toyota Announce Renewable Energy Purchase Agreement Toyota's long-term commitment supports Ferrovial's development of more than 100 MW of new solar generation in Texas BALTIMORE and AUSTIN, Texas (Sept. 21, 2026) -- Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG), the nation's largest producer of clean, emissions-free, reliable energy, and Toyota Motor North more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release: * * * Waymo Co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana to Keynote at CES 2027 Waymo shares future vision for the autonomous ride-hailing service September 21, 2026 The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R), owner and producer of CES(R), announces Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana will deliver a keynote at CES 2027. Waymo is a powerful example of technology moving from novelty to essential daily utility. With its autonomous vehicles serving over half a milli more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 21 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU Elevates teams to pitch ideas for regional impact * Seven ETSU Elevates teams will pitch community-focused projects Oct. 5 at the Martin Center for the Arts for a chance at additional funding. What can happen when East Tennessee State University students take on some of the region's most pressing challenges and turn their ideas into action? The answer will take center stage Oct. 5, when seven ETSU Elevates teams bring their community more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Ex-Teamsters President Wins Case Against Teamsters' Retaliation, Union Threats for Filing Federal Charges * Charge: Teamsters threatened UPS employee, claimed it was a "federal crime" to inform others of protected legal right to resign from union membership Pocatello, ID (September 21, 2026) - Andrew Davis, an employee of United Parcel Service (UPS), has prevailed in his dispute with Teamsters Local 983, after un more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections * Hello Team FCPS, Well, we have enjoyed a great last week of summer, and this coming week starts our fall season. I must say it is a moment when I finally turn the heat on in the car for the morning commute ;>) There are so many celebrations as we mark the changing of the season. Our epic start of school has been executed, and we are working collaboratively to problem solve challenges that continue to give more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 21 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Federal Court Grants Preliminary Injunction to Block New Mexico's PFAS Labeling Requirement * On Wednesday, September 16, a Federal District Court Judge ruled in favor of plaintiffs' motion granting a preliminary injunction to halt enforcement of the labeling provision of the New Mexico PFAS In Products Rule. This action came following an August 27 hearing on the merits of the injunction. As a result, the New Mexico Environ more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release: * * * National Enviro Group Calls for Ban on All Government Non-Disclosure Agreements Secret NDA Deals are Often Behind AI Data Center Development Sep 21, 2026 Washington, D.C. - The national environmental organization Food & Water Watch has issued a call for a ban on all usage of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) between government officials - local, state and federal - and private companies. These undemocratic secret agreements are increasingly being adopt more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * GIFFORDS PAC announces new ad in nearly $1M investment to elect Elaine Luria in VA-02 * WASHINGTON -GIFFORDS PAC, the national gun violence prevention organization, founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released its second ad in a $850,000 investment in the race to represent Virginia's 2nd Congressional District, as part of its $10 million commitment to electing and suppo more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Heart-brain protection during cardiac surgery pioneer to receive the 2026 Basic Research Prize * Embargoed until 8 a.m. CT/9 a.m. ET, Monday, Sept. 21, 2026 DALLAS, Sept. 21, 2026 -A pioneering researcher known for her work to protect the heart and brain during cardiac surgery will be recognized by the American Heart Association at its annual Scientific Sessions in November. Jennifer S. Lawton, M.D., FAHA, formerly the more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * New Report Highlights Dangers of Arlington County's Sanctuary Policies September 21, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Judiciary Committee and its Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement released an interim staff report titled, "Arlington County, Virginia: The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary Policies." For years, Arlington County has obstructed federal law enforcem more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, Sept. 21 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * IMMCG researchers uncover new immune mechanism in atherosclerosis * A team of researchers with the Immunology Center of Georgia, which is part of the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, has identified a specific set of immune targets that may help explain how the immune system contributes to atherosclerosis, a chronic artery disease responsible for most heart attacks and strokes. The study, "Increased Autoreactive CD8+ T Cells to Apolipo more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * September 21, 2026 Illinois Town Threatens to Destroy Award-Winning Garden, Violating State's Right-to-Garden Law The city of Danville is threatening to uproot an award-winning neighborhood garden, in violation of state law. ARLINGTON, Va.--Jeremy Boggess and Kristi Church turned a hardscrabble corner of Danville, Illinois, into something the city itself honored: a working garden that feeds neighbors, shelters pollinators, and hearkens back  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 21 -- Meredith College posted the following news: * * * James McGhee Named Vice President for Student Affairs at Meredith College * Meredith College has named Dr. James McGhee vice president for student affairs. He will lead a division that includes athletics, career planning, the chaplain, counseling center and disability services, dean of students, first-year experience, health services, and student leadership and service. McGhee believes the purpose of the student affairs division is to "build a bridge fr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * John McGuire Desperately Lies about War in Iran as Gas Prices Skyrocket for Virginians * McGuire resorts to lying to Virginians after repeatedly voting to allow the war in Iran to continue Virginians are facing skyrocketing gas prices and record high diesel costs thanks to John McGuire voting for a $40 billion war in Iran. Now, McGuire is trying to shamelessly cover up the fact that he is the reason Virginians are paying more  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Protect Students From Physical Abuse, End Dangerous Corporal Punishment Practices In Schools * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, alongside Senators Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), introduced the Protecting Our Students in Schools Act, legislation to fe more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Expand Federal Support for Magnet Schools * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, alongside Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) introduced the Magnet Schools Accessibility, Growth, and Nonexclusionary Enrollment Transformation (MAGNET) Act, legislation to fuel the growt more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 21 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU researchers detail successes, challenges of practices to help autistic students transition out of high school * LAWRENCE -Transitioning to life after high school, whether it includes enrolling in college, beginning a career or living more independently, can be a daunting time for any young person, especially autistic students who often need additional supports as they plan for the transition to adult life. New research from the University of Kansas  more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 21 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Last Chance to Get Tickets for RVWA's Educational Symposium and Open House Breakfast * Time is running out to secure your tickets for RVWA's Educational Symposium and Open House Breakfast. Join industry peers for opportunities to grow professionally, build meaningful relationships, and connect with the RVWA community. RVWA Educational Symposium Make time for learning, inspiration, and conversations that reach across indu more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- Liberty University issued the following news release: * * * Liberty University receives grant from Boeing to support DC-8 Overlook project September 21, 2026 Liberty University has been awarded a grant from Boeing to support the construction of a public pavilion on the site of the university's planned DC-8 Overlook at Preston Glenn Field at Lynchburg Regional Airport. The DC-8, donated to Liberty by Samaritan's Purse, was the last flying U.S.-registered DC-8 before it was retired in December after more than more PR

FARMVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * Longwood nursing grads achieve 100 percent NCLEX pass rate for fifth consecutive year September 21, 2026 Longwood nursing students once again achieved a 100 percent first-time NCLEX pass rate, extending a remarkable five-year streak of cohorts passing the first time they take the test. Over the past 12 years, nine Longwood nursing cohorts have achieved a perfect first-time pass rate--a distinction few four-year nursing programs can match. The NCL more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 21 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news: * * * LSUS announces Summer 2026 graduates * LSUS is proud to announce its 1,616 graduates and six certificate recipients from the 2026 summer semester. The names are listed alphabetically and by degree earned. Abbreviations indicate undergraduate honors - CL = cum laude; MC = magna cum laude; SC = summa cum laude. BACHELOR'S DEGREES Bachelor of Fine Arts KATELYN H DAVIS MC Bachelor of Science Cesar Anguiano Ortiz MC  more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- The University of Lynchburg posted the following news: * * * Lynchburg City Council candidates spar at University of Lynchburg on Oct. 6 * Candidates for Lynchburg City Council will debate at the University of Lynchburg on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The event will begin at 6 p.m. in Hall Campus Center's Memorial Ballroom. While there is no price for admission, this is a ticketed event. Tickets will be available starting on Wednesday, Sept. 23, and can be picked up at the information desk, located on the second floor  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Mason Korea welcomes four new members to U.S. Advisory Board * George Mason University Korea has welcomed four new members to its U.S. Advisory Board, expanding the group of university, business, and community leaders who provide strategic guidance and strengthen connections between Mason Korea and the university's U.S. campuses. Sumeet Shrivastava, MBA '94, is rector of the George Mason University Board of Visitors and president and CEO of Unissant. A  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods' John Woolard Named to Virginia Lawyers Weekly's 2026 Up & Coming Lawyers September 21, 2026 Virginia Lawyers Weekly selected McGuireWoods associate John Woolard for its 2026 Up & Coming Lawyers list, which honors attorneys within their first 10 years of practice whose significant accomplishments establish them as future leaders. The winners will be honored at a reception on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at Independence Golf Club in Ri more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * More social media use linked to poorer sleep and self-rated health among college students * College students who spend more time on social media tend to sleep worse, and that may have consequences for how they perceive their own health, according to a new George Mason University study. The study, published in Public Health Reports, found that greater social media use at the start of the school year predicted poorer sleep qua more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 21 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Nationwide launches pet telemedicine program * Nationwide, in partnership with FirstVet, has expanded its pet telehealth program. Now, nearly half of Nationwide pet insurance policyholders are eligible to quickly access licensed veterinarians for a virtual diagnosis and prescription treatments. The new service, available through the VetHelpline(r) App in qualified states, will closely mirror a virtual doctor's visit for people more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 21 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NEMA Honors 2026 Award Winners for Leadership and Innovation Across Electroindustry * ARLINGTON, Va. - The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today recognized its 2026 industry award winners, honoring the innovators and leaders advancing safety, reliability, and technology powering America's electrical future. The honorees will be formally recognized at NEMA's 2026 Ann more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * North Greenville Pulls Off Road Upset Of West Alabama * Down 14-3 early in the second quarter to then-No. 18 West Alabama, the North Greenville defense stepped up, causing three turnovers and keeping the Tigers off the scoreboard for the rest of the game. Freshman running back Maurice Anderson added two touchdowns, helping the Trailblazers to a 24-14 victory. The win allowed North Greenville to enter the AFCA Division II Co more PR

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 21 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Old Science Hall Renamed for Scholars Kathryn Morgan, Christopher Edley Jr. '73, H'99 * President Valerie Smith announced today that the College's Board of Managers approved her recommendation for a new name for Old Science Hall: Edley-Morgan Hall, effective immediately. The name recognizes two illustrious members of the Swarthmore community: legal scholar Christopher F. Edley Jr. '73, H'99 (1953-2024) and Kathryn L. Morgan (1919-2010), Sara Lawrence  more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 21 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU College of Medicine presents honors during Evening of Excellence * OKLAHOMA CITY - Three physicians and a community supporter were honored during the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine's 2026 Evening of Excellence. The annual gala was held Sept. 17 at the Omni Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel. Mary Kay Gumerlock, M.D., Steven A. Crawford, M.D., and O. Joe Hines, M.D., were inducted into the college's Hall of Fame, and MidFirst Bank was honored  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 22 -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news: * * * OU College of Medicine Presents Honors During Evening of Excellence September 21, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY - Three physicians and a community supporter were honored during the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine's 2026 Evening of Excellence. The annual gala was held Sept. 17 at the Omni Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel. Mary Kay Gumerlock, M.D., Steven A. Crawford, M.D., and O. Joe Hines, M.D., were inducted into the college's Hall o more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news: * * * PAE Munitions marks 50 years of U.S.-German partnership on Rolling Airframe Missile program * VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES - PAE Munitions marked the 50th anniversary of the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) program Sept. 17 during the 97th RAM Steering Committee meeting, recognizing five decades of U.S.-German cooperation to deliver and sustain a critical naval self-defense capability. "For 50 years, the RAM program has continued to evolve to meet fleet needs more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following statement: * * * September 21, 2026 Washington - Please see the following statement from PETA Director of Science Advancement and Outreach, Dr. Emily Trunnell, regarding today's U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announcement of new initiatives to reduce animal use: PETA thanks HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the National Institutes of Health for taking concrete steps to move away from experiments on animals and toward sup more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana: * * * Full Transcript: Sen. Bill Cassidy on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" 09/21/2026 This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Sen. Bill Cassidy on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns": Sen. Cassidy: I'm just not that impressed with MAHA. And why not? Because if you really want to make America healthy again, and because of your efforts we now have record outbreaks of measles, boy, that' more PR

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- Hampden-Sydney College posted the following news: * * * President Stimpert Announces Retirement * After a decade of growth and momentum at the helm of Hampden-Sydney College, President Larry Stimpert announced this summer that the 2026 - 27 academic year will be his last, paving the way for the next era at the College. Arriving at Hampden-Sydney in 2016, Stimpert has outlasted the national average tenure for college presidents, which sits at less than six years. His era has been marked by significant a more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- The University of Lynchburg posted the following news: * * * Professor's push to invest in future educators prompts state senator to secure $3 million increase for Virginia Teaching Scholarship Loan Program * Sen. Mark Peake, a Republican member of the Virginia Senate, announced that his effort to significantly increase funding for the Virginia Teaching Scholarship Loan Program was included in Virginia's final biennial budget. It provides an additional $1.5 million per year to help recruit and prepare the ne more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Stephen Descano: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 16, 2026 The Honorable Stephen Descano Commonwealth's Attorney Office of the Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 114 Fairfax, VA 22030 Dear Mr. Descano: On January 15 and June 4, 2026, the Committee requested relevant materials regarding your office's preferential tre more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * September 21, 2026 Residents, conservation groups sue Effingham County Development Authority over secretive approval of OpenAI data center ATLANTA - On behalf of One Hundred Miles and Effingham County residents, the Southern Environmental Law Center filed suit today in state superior court against the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority, alleging officials violated Georgia's Open Meetings Act and Open Records A more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Students earn top honors in microelectronics research * The following story originally appeared on the website for William & Mary's School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics. - Ed. Two William & Mary students from the School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics earned Gold Awards from the Virginia Microelectronics Consortium's (VMEC) Summer Scholarships program, placing their research among the top presentations in the statewide program. VMEC partner more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 21 [Category: Agriculture] -- The American Sugar Alliance posted the following news release: * * * Sugar 101: Distorted Global Sugar Market Threatens U.S. Farms * We are back in your inbox with another installment of Sugar 101! Today we're looking at the global sugar market and exploring how foreign subsidies threaten American farmers and workers. Sugar has earned the dubious distinction of being among the world's most distorted commodity markets. But what does that mean - and how does it harm our farmers here a more PR

SWEET BRIAR, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- Sweet Briar College posted the following news: * * * Sweet Briar Celebrates Founders' Day During its 125th Anniversary Year * On a rainy Friday, the Class of 2027 gathered outside of Babcock Fine Arts Center in their academic robes for the first time. They joined the faculty, also in their regalia, to process into Founders' Day Convocation during the College's 125th Anniversary year. Following the reading of the Land Acknowledgement in honor of the Monacan Indian Nation, upon whose historical homeland our  more PR

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science posted the following news: * * * TRAP Program turns lost fishing gear into lasting solutions as nationwide impact grows * In just two years, the Nationwide Fishing Trap, Removal, Assessment and Prevention (TRAP) Program has recovered more than 14,000 derelict fishing traps weighing almost 600,000 pounds, supported more than 135 jobs and documented nearly 36,000 animals caught in "ghost traps" in 15 U.S. states and Freely Associated States. Through more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 21 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * U.S. Rice Showcased through Sabor USA in Peru * LIMA, PERU - On September 12th, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA/FAS) hosted Sabor USA Fest at the U.S. Embassy here. The festival attracted approximately 3,000 attendees, providing a high-visibility platform to showcase and promote U.S. food and agricultural products in Peru. As part of the event, IMR South America participated in a booth along more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Sept. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * UK Team Advises Minority Shareholders of Argentis Group on Acquisition by Shackleton Advisers Limited * Squire Patton Boggs has advised the minority shareholders of Argentis Group (formerly known as the "Hurst Point Group"), the portfolio company of the Carlyle Group, on the acquisition by Shackleton Advisers Limited ("Shackleton"). The transaction follows multiple acquisitions and a re-organisation of Hurst Point Group o more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * UVA Health Prince William Earns 3rd Magnet Recognition * UVA Health Prince William Medical Center has earned their third consecutive Magnet(r) recognition, the highest national honor for nursing practice, from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for delivering high-quality, collaborative, and innovative care. Fewer than 10% of U.S. hospitals have received Magnet recognition. The designation lasts for four years, after which hos more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * UVA Health Prince William Earns 3rd Magnet Recognition 2026 * UVA Health Prince William Medical Center has earned their third consecutive Magnet(r) recognition, the highest national honor for nursing practice, from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for delivering high-quality, collaborative, and innovative care. Fewer than 10% of U.S. hospitals have received Magnet recognition. The designation lasts for four years, after whic more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * Clinic Helps Spur Hearing on Human Rights Impact of Data Centers Student Shares Insights From Recent Discussion at Inter-American Commission on Human Rights September 21, 2026 Anya Neumeister '27 Anya Neumeister '27, a University of Virginia School of Law student in the International Human Rights Law Clinic, details her experiences working on and attending a hearing on the impact of data centers held by the Inter-American Commi more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Coalition of States in Pushing Back on Federal Rule That Could Undermine Medicaid, Insurance Regulation, and Health Coverage Proposed Rule Oversteps Federal Law, Could Cost States Funding for Medicaid and Threaten Health Coverage for Virginians - RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing a proposed federal rule that more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 21, 2026 VCU innovation leader Ivelina Metcheva selected for Fulbright program in India The October seminar is an opportunity to strengthen and expand VCU's partnerships in the world's most populous country. By Jeff Kelley Ivelina Metcheva, whose leadership has propelled innovation and entrepreneurship at Virginia Commonwealth University, has been selected to participate in a Fulbright seminar next month located in one of VCU's strategi more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 21, 2026 Gevick Safarians is building tiny worlds to fight a deadly cancer The M.D.-Ph.D. student is using microfluidic chips to simulate the environments metastatic prostate cancer travels through -- and to find the chinks in its armor. By Christopher Richmond Gevick Safarians remembers the conversations. Patients dealing with cancer and other diseases with very poor prognoses, hoping not for years but for months -- a little more time  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Applauds Over $680,000 in Federal Funding to Strengthen Head Start Programs in Caroline, Orange, and Fredericksburg * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today celebrated that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $405,990 to Caroline County, $10,515 to Orange County and $263,534 to the City of Fredericksburg. These funds will support local Head Start programs, which provides early childhoo more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Brittany Hunt on bringing Native stories to the screen By Samantha Palmer 21 Sep 2026 For Brittany Hunt, working with PBS North Carolina was more than just a professional opportunity -- it was a chance to elevate Native stories that she said are too often forgotten. Hunt, assistant professor in the School of Education, is a Lumbee scholar whose research examines the erasure of Native history in the classroom. The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is based in t more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Experts available: UN General Assembly, AI and air traffic control, midterm elections, oil prices, and extreme weather 21 Sep 2026 Virginia Tech experts are available this week to discuss top news stories, including the U.S. and Iranian presidents speaking at the UN, Al tools for air traffic control, the stakes for both parties (and AI) in the midterms, rapidly rising oil prices, and weather extremes. To schedule an interview with any of them or if you need ana more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Faculty and staff honored with annual College of Agriculture and Life Sciences awards Six faculty and staff members were recognized for contributions in research, outreach, service, and support of the college's land-grant mission. By Marya Barlow 21 Sep 2026 Six faculty and staff members from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences were honored for their contributions to research, outreach, service, and the university's land-grant mission during the col more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Mechanical engineering alum Tim Liebe prototypes success in advanced manufacturing Tim Liebe was working in advanced manufacturing as soon as it came to campus when he was student. When he entered industry, he found that he already had a skill set that was in demand. By Alex Parrish 21 Sep 2026 In the early 2010s, 3D printers were just coming into their own when Tim Liebe '16 first encountered one in Professor Christopher Williams' DREAMS Lab as a first-year more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * What a late spring freeze means for fall apple crops, expert explains 21 Sep 2026 Spring freezes can have a devastating effect on fruit crops when they occur during bloom. This year's freeze events were especially severe in the Winchester and Frederick County area of Virginia, where apple and peach crops were essentially wiped out. Virginia Tech fruit crop expert Sherif Sherif explains why the conditions of this year's freeze made such a difference. "I believe more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- The Virginia State Bar issued the following news: * * * VSB Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Rule Change Regarding Elected Officer Term Commencement September 21, 2026 The Virginia State Bar (VSB) seeks public comment on proposed amendments to Part Six, Section IV, Paragraph 8 (Paragraph 8) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia (Rules). The proposal corrects an inconsistency within the Rules regarding the date upon which the term of the VSB Officers--the President, Immediate Past President, and Presid more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * W&L's Annual Law and Literature Weekend Seminar to Examine Louise Erdrich's 'The Round House' The seminar will be hosted by Washington and Lee University School of Law and the Office of Lifelong Learning Oct. 9-10. September 21, 2026 Washington and Lee University School of Law and the Office of Lifelong Learning will host the 2026 Law and Literature Weekend Seminar Oct. 9-10. This year's program will focus on the 2012 novel "The Round House," by more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw, Ranking Member Thompson, Ramirez Introduce Bill to Strengthen Oversight of CISA's Cyber Workforce * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Recently, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, Committee Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02), and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee Ranking Member Delia C. Ramirez (IL- more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 (TNSida) -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw, Van Hollen, Hoyer Lead Bipartisan Coalition of 110 Lawmakers Against Trump's Proposed Federal Pay Freeze * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressional Federal Workforce Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) and Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), joined by Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI), led a bipartisan, bicameral coalition of 110 lawmakers in urging congressional leaders to reject the Trump administrati more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSida) -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * September 21st, 2026 Warner, Reed, Coons Press Pentagon, DNI for Answers on Reported AI Failures in Military Operations WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Chris Coons (D-DE), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Defense, called on Secretary of Defense Pete H more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Lynn Uzzell to Speak at W&L Uzzell, an associate professor of political science at Bethel University, will discuss her new book about the revolutionary philosophy in the Declaration of Independence on Oct. 2. September 21, 2026 Lynn Uzzell, associate professor of political science at Bethel University, will deliver a lecture at Washington and Lee University at 4 p.m. on Oct. 2 in Northen Auditorium, in Leyburn Library. The event is free and ope more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Sarah Gottlieb's Research on Conviction Integrity Units Featured in The Champion The review highlights Gottlieb's examination of whether prosecutor-led conviction review can effectively address wrongful convictions. September 21, 2026 Washington and Lee University School of Law professor Sarah Gottlieb's recent scholarship on Conviction Integrity Units has been featured in the August 2026 issue of The Champion, the magazine of the National Assoc more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news: * * * Why the White House press ban hurts us all * When the White House punishes journalists for coverage it doesn't like, it does more than raise First Amendment concerns. It also creates a chilling effect that reaches far beyond Washington, D.C., including into student newsrooms. On Sept. 18, President Donald Trump announced that he was banning CNN, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC) and Politico from the White House, citing coverage he ch more PR