SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 28 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * 86-Year-Old Veteran Files Federal Charges Against UFCW Union for Causing his Illegal Firing from Part-Time Grocery Job * Charge: UFCW bosses ignored Village Market employee for four years, then suddenly had him fired claiming he owed over $3,500 in back dues and fees Oakland, CA (September 28, 2026) - With free legal aid from the National Right to Work Foundation, an 86-year-old veteran who worked part-time at Vi more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 28 [Category: Medical] -- The American Academy of Physician Associates issued the following news release: * * * AAPA Announces Nationwide Events for PA Week 2026 * October 6 - 12 celebration will connect PAs and PA students, introduce young people to the profession, and support student scholarships ALEXANDRIA, Va. (September 28, 2026) - The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) today announced a nationwide lineup of events and initiatives for PA Week 2026, taking place October 6-12. This year's celeb more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 28 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients, Supporting Airmen, Guardians and Their Families * The Air & Space Forces Association proudly announces its 2026 class of scholarship recipients, awarding more than $117,000 to directly help Airmen, Guardians, and their Families to pursue higher education. The 2026 awards, made possible through the generosity of individual donors and partner organizations, suppo more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- The American Feed Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * AFIA Committees Bring Animal Food Industry Priorities to Capitol Hill September 28, 2026 The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) welcomed 34 members of its Aquaculture, Pet Food, Equine and Global Affairs committees in Washington, D.C., last week for committee meetings and visits to Capitol Hill. Members met with 45 congressional offices to explain how federal policies affect animal food manufacturers, suppliers and their c more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 28 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Iowa Expands Slate of State Legislative Endorsements * DES MOINES, IA -Americans for Prosperity-Iowa (AFP-IA) today announced its slate of endorsements for the Iowa State Legislature, supporting 30 candidates running for election and re-election to the Iowa House and Senate. These candidates join the four candidates endorsed earlier this year, including Devin Wood (HD-17), Austin Stubbs (HD-45), State Rep. Carter N more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 29 [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

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 28 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * Arkansas Rice Industry Donates 201,500 Pounds of Rice in Honor of Rice Month * LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS - The Arkansas rice industry donated 201,500 pounds of rice to the Arkansas Foodbank in honor of National Rice Month last week. The donation from six mills will provide more than two million servings of rice to help feed families, children, and seniors across the state. Participating rice mills are Isbell Farms of Humnoke; Producer more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release: * * * ASTRO honors Siemens Healthineers with inaugural Corporate Partner Award BOSTON, September 29, 2026 The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has named Siemens Healthineers the inaugural recipient of its Corporate Partner Award, a new recognition honoring an organization whose extraordinary commitment, generosity and collaboration have made a lasting impact on the field of radiation oncology and patients worldwide. more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following news release: * * * ATA ACTION APPLAUDS SENATE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN SCHATZ-WICKER RESOLUTION DESIGNATING TELEHEALTH AWARENESS WEEK Bipartisan resolution reinforces growing Congressional momentum behind expanded telehealth access - WASHINGTON, DC, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 - ATA Action, the American Telemedicine Association's affiliated organization focused on Advocacy Shaping Virtual Care, today applauded Senate passage of a bipartisan resolution authored more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Ben's Original, a part of Mars Inc., issued the following news release: * * * Ben's Original and Ben Rice Help Kids Access up to 500,000 Meals for Kids Season-long partnership with No Kid Hungry turns big plays on the field into meaningful impact off it - CHICAGO, September 28, 2026 -- Ben's Original and All-Star first baseman Ben Rice are marking a major milestone in their season-long partnership: helping kids access up to 500,000 meals/* for kids facing hunger through No Kid Hungry. The partnership began at more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 28 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Football Week Four Recap/ Weekly Honors * CIAA Football Weekly Recap: Week 4 Delivers Statement Wins, Overtime Drama and First Victories CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Week 4 of CIAA(r) football action featured another strong weekend of conference play as Virginia State and Virginia Union remained unbeaten in league action, Shaw survived an overtime thriller, and both Lincoln (Pa.) and Bowie State broke throug more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 (TNSida) -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Cline Celebrates FCC Decision to Not Approve Verizon's Changes to Copper-Based Landline Service * FINCASTLE, VA - On Friday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that it did not grant Verizon's initial application to discontinue copper-based landline services across much of Virginia. Congressman Cline previously sent a letter to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr demanding answers about the changes and urging the Chairman to re more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Wittman Earns A+ for Representing VA-01, A for Bipartisan Leadership * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted two recent recognitions of his work in Congress: an "A+" District-Based Grade and District Excellence Award from the Institute for Legislative Analysis and an "A" Bridge Grade recognizing his bipartisan and collaborative work. Together, the recognitions reflect Wittman's approach to representing V more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Davis and Vindman Introduce Legislation to Help Fund Childcare for First Responders * Washington, D.C. -Congressmen Don Davis (NC-01) and Eugene Vindman (VA-07) introduced H.R. 10614, Providing Childcare for Firefighters and EMS Act, legislation that would help states fund childcare services for the minor children of firefighters, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and paramedics during shift work and non-traditional hours. The more PR

YONKERS, New York, Sept. 29 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * California governor vetoes bill banning the sale of sensitive consumer data September 28, 2026 Sacramento, California -- California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed AB 1542, a bill which would have amended the California Consumer Privacy Act to prohibit companies from selling sensitive personal data. "We are disappointed in the Governor's decision to allow businesses to continue to sell consumers' sensitive personal information," said Matt Schwartz, senior more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Sept. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Cross-border Team Advises NatWest on Funding of NP Aerospace's US Acquisition * Squire Patton Boggs has advised NatWest on the provision of more than PS30 million in funding to support NP Aerospace's acquisition of US-based armour manufacturer Iten Defense. Backed by UK Export Finance, the funding will support NP Aerospace's international growth strategy and strengthen its position in key global defence markets. The fund more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 28 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections * Hello Team FCPS, What a wet weekend!! As September winds to an end, it is hard to believe that October is right around the corner. My late maman used to say the days are long but the years are short; as the years roll on, I find this to be more and more true. I continue to be so proud of the work we are doing in this amazing school division. Having attended several Back to School events over the last seve more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 28 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Federal Workforce Caucus Leaders Sent a Letter and Held a Press Conference Against Pay Freeze * Following President Trump's proposed federal employee pay freeze, the co- chairs of the Federal Workforce Caucus, Representatives James Walkinshaw (D-VA) and Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), as well as Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI), led a coalition of 110 more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 28 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Final 'For 2026' conference closes 5-year series as nation marks 250 years * "For 2026: New Republic, New Worlds" will bring scholars, public historians, educators and the public to Williamsburg for the final conference in the "For 2026" series. The conference examines what the Revolution built -the constitutional structures, communities, boundaries and ambitions of the new nation, and how people inside and beyond its borders judged its prospects. Registra more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Sept. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Former Iowa Chief of Staff and US State Department Advisor Taryn Frideres Rejoins Squire Patton Boggs * Squire Patton Boggs is pleased to announce that Taryn Frideres has rejoined the firm as a partner in its Global Public Policy Practice. She returns following more than a decade of senior public service, most recently serving as Chief of Staff to Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds. Previously, she held senior positions at the U more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 28 [Category: Materials Management] -- The Global Cold Chain Alliance posted the following news release: * * * GCCA Statement on Signing of AB817 and SB716 * September 28, 2026 - The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) expressed disappointment following Governor Gavin Newsom's decision yesterday to sign Assembly Bill 817 (AB 817) and Senate Bill 716 (SB 716) into law, two measures GCCA has actively opposed since they were introduced in August. The laws will take effect January 1, 2027. AB 817 and SB 716 were introd more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 28 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason explores three-year degree pathways to expand access and affordability * George Mason University, in coordination with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), is pursuing the development of three-year degree programs that will make college education accessible to more students, save them time and money, and provide more opportunities for workforce engagement. The university's Provost's Office will soon release a resource more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman Announces He Secured $15,464,700 for New York City Public Housing Authority * New York, N.Y. - Today, U.S. Representative Dan Goldman (NY-10) announced that he has secured $15,464,700 for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) through the Community Funding Project award program. This funding will go towards improving the standard of safety, security and quality of living at New York City Public Housing developments. This funding w more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Goodwin Advises Webster Equity Partners on Definitive Agreement To Acquire Lifecore Biomedical for Up to $663.7 Million * The Private Equity, Life Sciences, and Healthcare teams advised Webster Equity Partners on its definitive agreement to acquire Lifecore Biomedical ("Lifecore"), a fully integrated injectables contract development and manufacturing organization, for $663.7 million, assuming full achievement of certain  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $191,331 HHS Grant to Biotherapeutics, Inc. * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Biotherapeutics, Inc., based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $191,331 grant. The funding supports research into therapies for psoriasis. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Psoriasis is a skin disease that affects millions of Americans. "This gran more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 28 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * How Close Are We to Artificial Superintelligence? * The idea of a machine surpassing human intelligence across virtually every intellectual domain once seemed relegated to the realm of science fiction. Today, artificial superintelligence is the subject of serious debate among researchers, though there is little agreement about whether - or when - it will emerge. As a philosopher of science with a joint appointment in Halicioglu  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 28 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * How data centers are uniting Americans from across the partisan divide * As artificial intelligence reshapes daily life, it's also reshaping the landscape -literally. Across the United States, communities are pushing back against a wave of data center construction and, according to UCLA scholar Megan Mullin, the resistance is doing something rare in American politics: uniting people across party lines. Mullin, a professor of public po more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 28, 2026 How much do Americans spend on GLP-1 medications? VCU medical students measure drug affordability The study reveals trends in health spending, which soared to nearly $65 billion in 2023 for the popular weight-loss drugs. Among their findings: Nearly 1 in 5 of GLP-1 users spent at least 10% of their household income on the medications. By Olivia Trani The number of people using GLP-1 treatments like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Hawley Chairs Subcommittee Hearing Exposing Flock Cameras, Calls for Accountability * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) chaired a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime hearing on Flock cameras and the threat they pose to national security and the privacy of everyday Americans. This hearing follows Senator Hawley's investigation into major automated license plate reader (ALPR) companies and the nationwide AI surveillance network  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * September 28, 2026 Federal Jury Strikes Down Texas Sheriff's Surveillance-Driven Traffic Stop Program License-plate-reading cameras flagged an ordinary road trip as suspicious. A Bexar County deputy invented a traffic violation, interrogated the driver, and searched his truck. A jury said that was unconstitutional. - SAN ANTONIO--Today, a jury in federal court found Bexar County liable for running an unconstitutional traffic stop scheme tha more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 28 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Judge Rules Plan that Halved the FEMA Workforce Unlawful * Last week, Susan Illston, a federal judge in San Francisco, California, determined that the Trump Administration's plan to significantly reduce the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) workforce by 50% was unlawful. Judge Illston cited that the actions taken by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) wer more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Subramanyam Applaud Bill Designating George C. Marshall House as National Park Service Affiliated Area Becoming Law * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) and U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam's (D-VA-10) bill designating the General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, known as Dodona Manor, as a National Park Service (NPS) affiliated area was signed into law. "George C. Marshall was educated at Virginia Military Institute more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Demand DHS Halt Efforts to Undermine 2026 Midterm Elections * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) joined 33 of his Senate colleagues in a letter demanding that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin halt the Department's efforts to extend federal control over and undermine public trust in the 2026 midterm elections. The senators wrote to request information substantiating Mullin's public claim more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Critical Mineral Supply Chains * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) joined U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) in introducing the Critical Mineral Executive Coordination Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen U.S. critical mineral supply chains and reduce reliance on China by improving diplomatic training and coordination across the federal g more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following written testimony by Deryl W. Wynn, chief policy analyst and executive advisor in the Office of Kansas City Mayor Christal E. Watson, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing on the Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act (H.R. 8276): * * * Chairman Tiffany, Ranking Member Neguse, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Deryl W. Wynn. I am a veteran. As a Captain, I served as the Chief of more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 28 -- Lincoln University posted the following news: * * * Lincoln University Constitution Day Program Explores Black Freedom in Revolutionary Virginia * Lincoln University's Constitution Day program featured Adam McNeil, who examined the experiences and perspectives of Black Loyalists and Black Patriots during the American Revolution. Lincoln University of Missouri marked Constitution Day Sept. 17 with a program featuring Adam McNeil, assistant professor of American studies at the University of Notre Dame.  more PR

FARMVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * Longwood teacher preparation programs earn highest level CAEP accreditation and national award September 28, 2026 Longwood University's teacher preparation programs have received reaffirmation of accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), affirming that the programs are high-quality and meet rigorous national standards for educator preparation. The announcement followed the CAEP Accreditation Council's Sp more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Mars Impact Fund commits $3M to Worldwide Veterinary Service to advance final-mile rabies elimination in Thailand Bangkok, Thailand (September 28, 2026) -- On World Rabies Day, Mars, Incorporated is celebrating a partnership with Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) to support final-mile rabies elimination in Thailand. The partnership is supported by a $3M philanthropic grant awarded through the M more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Launches 2026 Veteran of the Year Program * Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced the launch of her 2026 Veteran of the Year Program to recognize, honor and appreciate veterans living in Virginia's Fourth Congressional District for their service. "Veterans gave their time and put their bodies on the line to protect our nation, and they continue to serve after their military careers. Their co more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 29 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: * * * MDA Invests $1.2M through Farm to Food Security Grants Funded projects focus on creating economic opportunities for Minnesota farmers September 28, 2026 The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is pleased to announce the first round Farm to Food Security Grant recipients. Established by the Minnesota Legislature in 2025, the program is modeled after the former federal Local Food Purchase Assistance Program. It creates market oppor more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Medal of Honor Monday: Army Sgt. 1st Class Charles William Turner * Army Sgt. 1st Class Charles William Turner, an infantryman, posthumously received the Medal of Honor for distinguishing himself with conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity during the Korean War, near Yongsan, South Korea. Turner was born to Charles William Turner Sr. and Hazel O. Turner in Boston, May 28, 1921. He had one brother, Harry Turner. On Jan. 20, 1941, Turner enlisted in the Mas more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Sept. 28 -- The University of Lynchburg posted the following news: * * * Mobile ordering on the menu at Westover Room, The Daiki Box * It's just before noon on a Thursday in September, and Zach Rider '28 has just picked up his lunch order at the Westover Room in Drysdale Student Center. It was a speedy transaction for Rider, a Houston native who moved to Central Virginia about five years ago, because he'd used the new mobile ordering app launched in August by University of Lynchburg Dining Services. Using the Transact more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 28 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * National Right to Work Foundation Asks NLRB to Halt SEIU Scheme to Impose Union on 190,000 New York In-Home Medicaid Caregivers * Motion: Briefing needed as SEIU and PPL work together to impose unionization; PPL facing DOJ fraud lawsuit and isn't actually caregivers' 'employer' Washington, DC (September 28, 2026) - The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation has filed a motion at the National Labor Relati more PR

NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Sept. 28 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news: * * * New faculty members expand Salve's teaching and research expertise * Our Salve Regina University community continues to grow. Along with 600 new students, in fall 2026 we welcome nine new faculty members to Salve's full-time ranks. They bring with them an impressive scope of expertise, depth in their fields and enthusiasm for teaching and guiding both inside and outside the classroom. Be sure to say hello when you see them! Kayla Dion, lecturer, D more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * New Jersey Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Threatening Red Mass Attendees at St. Matthew's Cathedral * WASHINGTON - Louis Geri, 42, of Vineland, New Jersey, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 70 months in prison in connection with threatening to detonate more than 100 homemade explosive devices on the steps of St. Matthew's Cathedral during the annual Red Mass attended by U.S. Supreme Court Justices and othe more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 28 [Category: Agriculture] -- The American Sugar Alliance posted the following news release: * * * New Report on Foreign Sugar Subsidies Released * Texas Tech University unveiled an update to its crucial 2019 report on foreign sugar subsidies, giving U.S. trade negotiators and lawmakers a valuable resource on the distorted global sugar market. This study - authored by Dr. Darren Hudson, director of the school's International Center for Agricultural Competitiveness, and Shawn Wade, assistant director - details the more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 29 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT Student Team Sends A.R.R.O.W. Into Space with NASA September 28, 2026 Written by: Michael Giorgio A multidisciplinary team of NJIT students from the Ying Wu College of Computing (YWCC) and Newark College of Engineering (NCE) Rocketry Club made history as participants in NJIT's first team to launch in NASA's RockSat Program. With their A.R.R.O.W. Mission (Aerospace Retrieval and Re-Entry Observation Workstation) NJIT's team successf more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 28 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Northwood Upsets Findlay On The Road * Northwood quarterback Ethan Hamby threw three touchdown passes and the Timberwolves' defense held then-No. 9 Findlay to just 24 yards rushing and 171 total yards of offense in an important win in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, 34-11. The victory moved Northwood up to No. 14 in this week's AFCA Division II Coaches Poll, presented by GoRout Gridiron, while Findlay dropped seven s more PR

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School issued the following news: * * * Notre Dame Law Amicus Brief Urges Supreme Court to Address Religious Exclusions in Higher Education Funding September 28, 2026 Author: Arienne Calingo Notre Dame Law School faculty and programs filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Hall v. Fleming and Johnson v. Fleming in support of petitioners Bethany Hall and Cameron Johnson, urging the Court to hear challenges to Virginia higher-education funding restrictions and rec more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 28 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * OPM Lets Agencies Approve Awards Up to $25,000 on Their Own * Federal agencies can now approve individual cash and performance awards between $10,000 and $25,000 without sending them to the Office of Personnel Management for review. OPM Director Scott Kupor delegated that authority to agency heads in a September 21 memo, effective immediately. Under current law, awards more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 28 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * OPM Reopens Comment Period on Proposed Federal Firing Rule; Comments Due Sept. 29 * The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is reopening the public comment period on its "Promoting Employee Accountability" proposed rule, which closed August 3, for two additional weeks. Comments must be received on or before September 29, 2026, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at  more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Vegetarian Good, Vegan Better! Bus Ad Blitz Urges Madison's Conscientious Eaters to Take the Next Step September 28, 2026 Madison, Wis. - Larger-than-life chickens are taking over Madison buses ahead of World Vegetarian Day (Oct. 1) with a message for vegetarians: hit the brakes on dairy and eggs, too! PETA has plastered 18 buses all over Madison, recently ranked among the nation's most vegetarian- and vegan-friendly cities, w more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 28 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners adds eight to Jacksonville team * New additions continue growth trajectory for combined firm JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 28, 2026 -Pinnacle Financial Partners added eight new financial services professionals, bringing expertise in commercial banking, automotive dea more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * Full Transcript: Democratic Texas Gubernatorial Candidate Gina Hinojosa on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" 09/28/2026 This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Gina Hinojosa on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns": Gina Hinojosa: Our fight right now is one fight, and it's is Texas going to be a state that is by and for the people or is this the billionaire's world and we just live here? Like that is the fight in America. It is the f more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) issued the following news release: * * * September 28, 2026 Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Announces 2026 Superlative Award Recipients (Alexandria, Va.) -- The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Superlative Awards: Builder of the Year, Service Company of the Year, Retailer of the Year, International Hot T more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.25.26 Ranking Member Scott Statement on HBCU, TCU, and MSI Funding WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement following the Department of Education's funding of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU) at the expense of Minority Ser more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 28 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * Rice Leaders Recognized and On Stage at Women in Agribusiness Summit * NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - More than 650 agribusiness professionals from 41 states and 13 countries attended the 2026 Women in Agribusiness Summit here last week and U.S. rice was proudly represented. Amongst the more than 60 speakers and multiple panels over the four days, was Louisiana rice farmer Julie Richard who participated in the "Female Farmers & Producers more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 28 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Senators Challenge OPM Over Federal Health Data Collection * On September 16, six Senate Democrats released a letter to Director Scott Kupor urging the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to stop its plan to collect detailed health information from millions of federal employees, retirees, and family members enrolled in federal health programs. The senators cited concer more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center earns provisional Level III trauma center designation * Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center has earned Provisional Level III Adult Trauma Center designation from the Virginia Department of Health, following years of preparation and a thorough site review in June. The designation -which required extensive documentation of resources and specialized training of the emergency departme more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 28 -- The University of Washington posted the following news release: * * * September research highlights: Multitasking microbes, ancient capybaras, the law of the land, more * New capybara fossil changes the forecast for the ancient Atacama region Capybaras like their habitats wet. These large rodents thrive in low-elevation wetlands, migrating along creeks and rivers to nibble on foliage and flowers. That's why researchers were surprised to find an 8.8 million-year-old fossilized capybara tooth in northern Chi more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 29 (TNSrpt) -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * September 28, 2026 REPORT: How Alabama's new chief resilience officer can best serve the state As an important new state law goes into effect, local governments share how this new role can help support safer, healthier, and more economically vibrant communities - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On October 1 a new state law goes into effect, creating Alabama's first chief resilience officer and requiring a comprehensive, statew more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Subramanyam and Kaine Applaud Bill Designating George C. Marshall House As National Park Service Affiliated Area Becoming Law * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) and U.S. Senator Tim Kaine's (D-VA) bill designating the General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, known as Dodona Manor, as a National Park Service (NPS) affiliated area was signed into law. "Dodona Manor has been a pillar of the Northern Virg more PR

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Sigmund Weis School of Business recognized by Fiske Guide to Colleges September 28, 2026 Honor follows ranking in Poets&Quants - Susquehanna University has been spotlighted as a national leader in business education in the 43rd edition of the Fiske Guide to Colleges, with special mention on the guide's Small Colleges and Universities Strong in Business list. Fiske highlights Susquehanna's AACSB-accredited Sigmund Weis School of Business, which more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 28 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Dairy Export Council posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Dairy Statement on U.S.-China Board of Trade ARLINGTON, VA - The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) welcomed an announcement today of the operationalization of a U.S.-China Board of Trade and its initial product scope:  Krysta Harden, President and CEO, U.S. Dairy Export Council "The U.S. dairy industry strongly supports the launch of the U.S.-China Board of Trade more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Formally Rescinds the Biden Administration's Illegal Title IX Rewrite, Reinstating the 2020 Regulation * Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) formally rescinded the Biden Administration's illegal regulation implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX). Today's action officially reinstates the first Trump Administration's 2020 Title IX rule in the Code of Federal Regulation more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Selected for National Student Success Initiative September 28, 2026 By Amy Jessee The University of Mary Washington is one of 35 colleges selected to lead an "Advancing Student Success" initiative this fall 2026, a project extending from the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) through a competitive grant process. UMW joins a cohort of 10 COPLAC member institutions. The initiative is led by the Gardner Institute for Exc more PR

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Sept. 29 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School issued the following news: * * * Four First-Year Students Named 2026-27 Murphy Fellows September 28, 2026 Author: Sophie Miller First-year students Nicholas Bianco, Kathleen Farnan, Matthew Sawtelle, and Noel Vanderbilt have been named Notre Dame Law School's 2026-27 Murphy Fellows. The Murphy Fellowship gives students opportunities to participate in programming that explores the intersection of law and religion and participate in the Law School's Program on Church, S more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Q&A: How can new heart attack definitions improve care for women? By Zeina Mohammed, spr2jm@virginia.edu September 28, 2026 Four major cardiology societies, including the American Heart Association, have endorsed an updated definition of heart attack to improve diagnosis and classification for all patients, with important implications for women. Dr. Patricia Rodriguez-Lozano leads UVA Health's Women's Heart Health Care program, wor more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * US Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba returns home to Portsmouth, Virginia, after seizing more than 2 million in illegal narcotics * PORTSMOUTH, Va. -The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba (WMEC 907) returned to their home port in Portsmouth, Monday, following a 60-day deployment in the Windward Passage. Operating under U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area and the Coast Guard's Southeast District, the Escanaba crew focused on more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 28 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * US defense investment gap reflects market barriers and shortage of investable opportunity, not any shortage of capital--Bain & Company and AIA report * * Abundant capital and increased defense company valuations mask real gaps that risk disruptors from succeeding and incumbents from replenishing depleted stockpiles * Large public defense companies trade at valuation multiples similar to utility companies in more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * The First Patient: What Anatomy Teaches Future Physicians 9/28/2026 Jasmine Belton, MLS (ASCP) - VCOM-Louisiana Anatomy Lab Supervisor - The anatomy year as a first-year medical student is special, and it looks different for everyone. Some students come in with prior anatomy knowledge or experience working with a cadaver donor. For them, the year can be a refresher and an opportunity to dive deeper into what they already more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 28, 2026 Michael Rao passes Activation Capital chair role to Paul Nolde Longtime chair will remain on the board as VCU intensifies its focus on research growth, student success and national prominence. By Grant J. Heston With Virginia Commonwealth University entering an ambitious new chapter, President Michael Rao asked the Activation Capital board to elect another member to serve as board chair. Rao has chaired the board since succeedi more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 28, 2026 Nina Dashti-Gibson is researching pancreatic cancer and bringing science to the community The M.D.-Ph.D. student believes combining medicine and research will help her make the largest impact. She was honored in the spring for her work on an art project that built cancer awareness in the Richmond area. By Christopher Richmond Nina Dashti-Gibson came to cancer research by following a question with few clear answers. As an M.D.-P more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Mfume Urge Netanyahu to Contain Settler Violence & Protect Communities in the West Bank * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) and Kweisi Mfume (M.D.-07) sent a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging his government to take immediate steps to contain settler violence in the West Bank. "We write with urgent concern regarding the growing outbreak of extremist settler violence in the West Bank, inclu more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 28 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Board of Education Meeting Summary: September 23-24, 2026 * The Virginia Board of Education met on September 23-24, 2026, at Reynolds Community College. The full meeting agenda and materials are available on the September 2026 meeting webpage. #Work Session During the work session on Wednesday, the Board received presentations on the Virginia Literacy Act, the Alternative Pathways Work Group (SB450 2026), and SOL Bright more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Steering committee to guide university's 20th commemoration on April 16, 2027 28 Sep 2026 Virginia Tech President Tim Sands has appointed a steering committee to guide preparations for the April 16, 2027, commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the 2007 tragedy. The steering committee includes members of victims' families, alumni, students, faculty and staff leadership, and community and government representatives. Debbie Day '84, associate vice president fo more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Vice President for Advancement Monecia Taylor to retire Over 10 years, Taylor helped secure record-setting gifts, mentor colleagues, and work with senior university leaders to maximize philanthropy's impact. By Albert Raboteau 28 Sep 2026 After a career defined by leadership, relationship building, and a commitment to advancing the missions of organizations including Virginia Tech, Vice President for Advancement Monecia Taylor is retiring from the university more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release: * * * Electric future, established name: The new ID. Tiguan premieres in October Sep 28, 2026 * Following the ID. Polo and ID. Cross, Volkswagen is bringing its third major model name into the era of electromobility with the new ID. Tiguan * With its completely new design, the ID. Tiguan has the visual presence of a vehicle from the next segment up * The ID. Tiguan launches in Europe in early 2027, and is confirmed to come to the North American m more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Robin LeBlanc Authors New Book Titled "Proprietors for a Democratic City," the book explores how ordinary citizens remake public spaces and amplify their political voice. By Lily Caldwell September 28, 2026 Robin LeBlanc, William Lyne Wilson Professor of Political Economy at Washington and Lee University, recently authored a new book titled "Proprietors for a Democratic City: Space and Political Voice in Italy," set to release in November 2026. more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Wan-Chuan Kao's Work Featured by Arizona State University The associate professor of English teaches medieval poetry through the lens of critical whiteness studies. By Lily Caldwell September 28, 2026 Wan-Chuan Kao, associate professor of English at Washington and Lee University, was recently featured for his research and teaching by Arizona State University's Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies as part of its ongoing series Thr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The White House sent to the Senate Sept. 28, 2026, the nominations of 17 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * Carl Bednarski, of Michigan, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2034. John Grunewald II, of Oklahoma, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2032. James Russell Middleton, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board,  more PR