ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * "It's a Band-Aid on a Jugular Cut" * ARLINGTON, VA - Arkansas farmers Jeff Rutledge and Joe Mencer were in Washington earlier this month as part of a diverse group of ag leaders visiting with lawmakers to urge them to get the "2026 Farm Bill" across the finish line. Late on September 16, the final day of their visits, the Senate Agriculture Committee did advance the legislation out of committee. This was, of course, a victory and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * "No Utility Giant Should Get a Blank Check": Goodlander Fights Mega-Merger That Would Hand One Company All of New England's Nuclear Power, Including Seabrook * As Granite Staters face a more than 16% jump in electricity rates, Goodlander and 11 colleagues urge FERC to reject the $66.8 billion NextEra-Dominion deal unless the companies prove it won't raise costs Concord, N.H. -Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), a former top antitr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * 'We Want to Hear From You,' Hegseth Tells Troops at Early Morning PT Session * About 600 midcareer enlisted service members and officers formed up on the Pentagon's parade field for a morning workout with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth today. The workout kicked off a two-day event for the best-of-the-best midcareer service members, who were hand-selected by their leadership to represent their units in the nation's capital. One year after Hegseth announced s more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Aerospace Education Council: September 2026 Update * #AFA Education Awards at the Field Awards Banquet We celebrated several presentations to outstanding individuals. Among them: our top individual honor of the Buck Buckwalter Distinguished Sustained Aerospace Education Award (DSEA), the AFA Thompson Mallett Teacher of the Year Awards, Outstanding AFJROTC Cadet of the Year, Outstanding AFJROTC Unit Lea more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OH Applauds Bipartisan Action on Gas Tax Relief, Calls for Permanent Tax Reform * COLUMBUS, OH - Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) today applauded Vivek Ramaswamy and bipartisan leaders in the Ohio General Assembly for advancing a 90-day suspension of the state gas tax, while calling on lawmakers to build on that momentum next session with permanent reforms aimed at lowering the tax burden for Ohio families.  more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The University of Lynchburg posted the following news: * * * Alumnus, longtime employee to leave $1.2 million to University of Lynchburg * An alumnus and longtime employee of the University of Lynchburg has announced that he will leave his entire retirement account to the University. "I just wanted to say how much I appreciate the 30 years that I've been here and continue to be here and will stay here," the donor, who has asked to remain anonymous, said in February. "I decided... that I'm going to leave my  more PR

GERMANTOWN, Maryland, Sept. 30 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release: * * * Amentum Joint Venture Secures Preferred Position for Major UK Nuclear Contract * CHANTILLY, Va., September 30, 2026 - United Kingdom nuclear site operator Sellafield Ltd has selected an Amentum (NYSE: AMTM) joint venture as preferred supplier for an asset care and asset creation program valued at up to $2.78 billion (PS2.1 billion). Under the Projects and Asset Care Execution (PACE more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 30 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers into Removal Proceedings Without an Interview (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) new rule limiting affirmative asylum applicants' opportunity to participate in an asylum officer interview and explain why the more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer, Castro, Dean, Casar, Jacobs, Escobar to Introduce Sanctions on Drivers of Settlement Expansion * On Thursday, Reps. Don Beyer (VA-08), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Greg Casar (TX-35), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Veronica Escobar (TX-16) will introduce legislation to impose sanctions on individuals and entities building or expanding settlements in the West Bank and Gaza. H.R. 0953, the Stop the Settlements Act would stop the co more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Claiming Age Clarity Act Heads to President's Desk * Reps. Don Beyer (VA-08) and Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) announced that their bipartisan Claiming Age Clarity Act, H.R. 5284, has passed the Senate and is headed to the President's desk for signature. The lawmakers introduced the legislation to help Americans better understand how the timing of their decision to claim Social Security affects their monthly retirement benefit. The bill previou more PR

VIENNA, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: * * * CA Governor Newsom Signs Nation-Leading, 'News Neutral' Journalism Tax Credit Bill Into Law * Sacramento, CA - Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2222, the Community Newsroom Employment and Workforce Sustainability Act, or "Community NEWS Act," into law. Sponsored by Assemblymembers Chris Ward and Buffy Wicks, AB 2222 creates a journalist employment tax credit model with a straightforward approach: to preserve loca more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 30 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Announces Four Students Selected for NFL Future Leaders in Football Fellowship * Four CIAA students will gain hands-on professional experience through NFL initiative supporting HBCU students pursuing careers in football CHARLOTTE, N.C. -The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)), in partnership with the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Customer service resources to help you with your TRICARE benefit * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Have you ever had a question about your TRICARE benefit that left you confused or frustrated? There are resources that can help you with your questions or concerns. "Every patient's journey is unique, and our team is here to listen, support, and guide you-no matter where you are or your circumstance," said U.S. Na more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- Entrepreneurs' Organization issued the following news: * * * From Founder to Visionary: 7 Leadership Strategies for Entrepreneurs September 30, 2026 As companies grow, founders must shift from solving every problem themselves to building the people, culture, strategy, and vision that empower the organization to thrive. These seven leadership strategies for entrepreneurs will help you delegate effectively, protect time for strategic work, and evolve into the leader your growing company needs. - Building a co more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Notables | October 2026 * #Tift College of Education Karyn Allee, Ph.D., associate professor of elementary education, with Brittany Adams, Ph.D., of the University of Alabama, and Nance Wilson, Ph.D., of SUNY Cortland, co-authored the article "The Climb Model of Reading: A strategic framework for comprehension, metacognition, and classroom practice," published in the Early Childhood Education Journal. Allee was also quoted in the Education We more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS This Week - September 30, 2026 * Student ambassadors decorate the front sidewalk of Sangster Elementary School with welcoming messages for Blue Star Welcome Week. #Weekly Reflections: Our Students Will Lead Us Into the Future Last week, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid traveled to the Quantum World Congress to announce that FCPS will host the world's first K-12 quantum computer. It's another way FCPS is expanding opportunities for each  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Animal Welfare Institute issued the following news release: * * * Federal Bill Reintroduced to Strengthen Animal Welfare Act Enforcement September 29, 2026 Washington, DC--The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) welcomes yesterday's reintroduction of the Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act (AWEIA) by Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Mike Lawler (R-NY). This bipartisan bill (H.R. 10627) would expand US Department of Agriculture oversight and enforcement of animal welfare requirements under the Animal Welfare more PR

FERRUM, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- Ferrum College issued the following news: * * * Ferrum College Professor Delia Heck Named VCHA Volunteer of the Year FERRUM, VA, September 30, 2026--Dr. Delia Heck, a professor of environmental science at Ferrum College and a longtime community leader, has been named the 2026 Volunteer of the Year by the Virginia Community Healthcare Association (VCHA). Heck was recognized for nearly a decade of volunteer leadership with Tri-Area Community Health (TACH), where she has served on the Board of Directors since 2016 a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL34209) on Sept. 18, 2026, entitled "Fishery Resource Disaster Assistance:" (Continue from Part 1 of 3) * * * Secretarial Disaster Determinations Since 1994, the Secretary of Commerce has made 144 different fishery disaster determinations, of which 130 were original determinations and 14 were continuations to existing determinations./86 Since fishery disaster assistance began, the Secretary has issued determinations valuing approximately  more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Foundation Notice Offers Free Legal Aid to New York In-Home Medicaid Caregivers Targeted for Forced Unionization by SEIU * Notice: If SEIU gains monopoly control, CDPAP caregivers would be required to pay union dues and comply with other union mandates, just to care for family members Albany, NY (September 30, 2026) - The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation has released a special legal notice to rough more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * From campus composting to statewide impact: W&M student wins Virginia design competition * When Virginia officials sought a creative way to inspire residents to waste less food, they turned to college students across the Commonwealth. The winning design came from a William & Mary student whose team of student interns has already helped divert thousands of pounds of organic waste from landfills. Harriet Ramasamy '27, co-lead of William & Mary Dining Servi more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Geology student explores global temperature history on French chalk cliffs * You could not paint a more picturesque day on the beaches of Etretat. You could feel the warmth of the sun, hear the waves crashing and tickling the rocks as the water retreated into the channel. It was a beautiful day in Normandy, on France's northwestern coast. In the background was a breathtaking view of the chalk cliffs, highlighted by one of the famous natural arches th more PR

VIENNA, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom Signs CIPA Fix Into Law, Protecting News Publishers from Unreasonable Lawsuits * Sacramento, CA - In a victory for news publishers and millions of consumers of news content both in California and across the United States, today California Governor Newsom signed into law SB 690, a bill that would amend the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) to provide relief for news publishers targeted by unreasonable lawsu more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $100,000 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $100,000 grant. The funding supports research into antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture pathogens. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Antimicrobial resistant pathogens are germs that develop to the p more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $350,000 Veterans Affairs Grant to Ninth District's Mountain Valor * The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded Mountain Valor Veteran Services, based in Floyd, Virginia, a grant for $350,000. The funding supports community-based suicide prevention services for veterans and their families. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "As a lawmaker who  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Celebrates Trump Trade Wins for American Coal * U.S. President Donald J. Trump recently announced new trade deals with China that will result in the purchase of millions of metric tons of American coal. This announcement came following trade negotiations between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C. Before the two leaders met in DC, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) helped lead a Congressional le more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 30 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU announces sixty-eight Deloitte Foundation supported HACU Scholars * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, with support from the Deloitte Foundation, has announced 68 students from HACU-member institutions will receive a scholarship of $2,500 per student per semester, renewable for up to 4 semesters for the 2026-27 school year, assuming eligibility criteria continue to be m more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Hegseth Delivers 'State of the Force' Address, Outlines Series of New Initiatives * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivered a speech on the status of the military today, during which he announced six new initiatives for the War Department. Speaking to both a broadcast audience and 600 O-3 officers and E-6 enlisted service members at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Hegseth began by recounting the successful progress he has seen across the department o more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Highlights from AFA's 2026 Air, Space & Cyber Conference * The Air & Space Forces Association wrapped up its 2026 Air, Space & Cyber Conference on September 16 after three days stacked with keynotes, panel discussions, exhibits, and more at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. Here are all the highlights from this year's show. #Weapons on Orbit, and New CCA Vengeanc more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * HIV patients with cancer must travel farther than others to access clinical trials * For people living with HIV, the road to a promising cancer treatment can be longer than it should be, literally. According to a new multi-institutional study, HIV-positive cancer patients face significantly longer travel times than cancer patients without HIV to receive chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy, an experimental treatment that may help targ more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 30, 2026 How VCU's Space Strategy and Planning Program is optimizing the university's use of space Effective Oct. 1, VCU will expand space utilization technology in addition to an annual space survey. By Brian McNeill Understanding Virginia Commonwealth University's space use -- across academic, administrative, student support and research facilities -- is essential for strategic decision-making, construction and renovation planning, and  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Elevates the Everyday Stay with Growing Essentials Portfolio * New and upcoming hotels give travelers more ways to explore the U.S. with more comfort and flexibility CHICAGO (September 30, 2026) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is celebrating the continued growth of brands in its Essentials Portfolio across the United States, with new and upcoming hotels giving World of Hyatt members more ways t more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary in Bridgewater with MLB Legend, Joe Girardi * Bridgewater, NJ -On Saturday, September 26, Americans for Prosperity (AFP), Concerned Veterans for America (CVA), The LIBRE Initiative, and Jersey 1st celebrated the once-in-a-generation anniversary of America's 250th birthday with "We the People" at TD Bank Ballpark. Over 400 New Jerseyans came together for a fun evening f more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: The LIBRE Initiative Celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month in Holland with Capitol Connect * HOLLAND, MI -The LIBRE Initiative celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month in Holland with a Capitol Connect event bringing together Hispanic families, community members, and local leaders for an evening of conversation, connection, and celebration. The event highlighted the contributions of Holland's Hispanic community and provided an  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * Jackson Area Federal Credit Union Closes; Five Star Credit Union Assumes Members and Shares * #Accounts Remain Protected by Share Insurance Fund Alexandria, VA (September 30, 2026) -The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) today facilitated a partial purchase and assumption between Jackson Area Federal Credit Union in Jackson, Mississippi, and Five Star Credit Union in Dothan, Alabama. Five Star Credit Union immediat more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Slams Congressional Republicans For Ignoring Need To Fund Landmark Infrastructure Law * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following statement regarding the expiration of funding for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, legislation Kaine helped pass that brought over 12.6 billion in federal funding to Virginia for over 900 specific infrastructure upgrades: "Virginians and Americans across the country deserve to more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news: * * * Kansas students win records battle in ongoing AI lawsuit * Current and former students suing the Lawrence, Kansas, school district over its use of AI surveillance tools saw a big victory this summer when a federal judge ordered the district to pay more than $113,000 in the students' legal fees for violating the Kansas Open Records Act. U.S. District Judge Kathryn H. Vratil previously found that the district had not acted in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans Celebrates LG Electronics' $64 Million Investment for New Assembly Facility in Isle of Wight County * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement after LG Electronics announced that it will open a new heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) assembly facility at the Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park in Windsor, VA. The $64 million investment is expected to create more than 160 new jobs in I more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Blue Owl, Cedar and PowerHouse JV on $1.12 Billion Notes Offering * Kirkland & Ellis advised DDC 01 Propco LLC, a subsidiary of a joint venture between affiliates of Blue Owl Capital Inc., Cedarwood Investment Group LP and PowerHouse Data Centers LLC, on its Rule 144A/Regulation S offering of $1.12 billion aggregate principal amount of 8.875% senior secured notes due 2031, issued on September 30,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Brad Knott, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Knott, Hudson Bill to Deliver a New Veterans' Home in Harnett County Heads to President Trump's Desk * WASHINGTON D.C. - Yesterday, the Senate passed H.R. 10159, a bill Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) led with Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09) to transfer land facilitating the construction of a new state veterans' home in Harnett County. It passed the House on September 14, 2026 with broad bipartisan support and now heads to the President's d more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Large Premium Increases Continue to Erode Appeal of Federal Employment, Highlight Need for FEHB/PSHB Enrollees to Compare Plans * In response to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announcing 2026 health insurance premiums for America's active and retired federal workers, NARFE National President William "Bill" Shackelford issued the following statement: "This yea more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Learning technology student and alum find shared language to develop International Trade Commission corporate university * It's called the "eureka effect": an 'aha!' moment when a student suddenly understands a previously incomprehensible problem or concept. For both George Mason University graduate student Mimi Glass, MA Arts Management '19, and alum Christopher Bellone, MS Learning Design and Technology '22, this is what they work toward in their studi more PR

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 1 -- LG Electronics, a manufacturer of electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, issued the following news: * * * LG Electronics Expands Chiller Production for AI Data Centers to Three Factories Company Establishes New Chiller Plant in U.S. and Expands Production in South Korea While Advancing Its "Chip-to-Chiller" Cooling Solutions News Summary * LG Electronics is expanding chiller production across three manufacturing facilities by establishing a new factory in the United States and expanding produ more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Lt. Gov. Hashmi examines Appalachian literature and culture in lecture * The land and the people of Appalachia are far more complex than they are often portrayed in fiction. They exist in a liminal space - in between the ancient and modern, affected by broader social and political forces but also shaping them. The people often rely on deep connections of family, community and cultural tradition to address otherwise unmet needs. Ghazala Hashmi, Lieut more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 Lujan, Heinrich, Kelly, Cantwell Call on States to Stop Data Centers from Passing Rising Costs on to Ratepayers Lujan is one of only two U.S. Senators, and the only Democratic Senator, to have served as a state utility commissioner - Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senator Mark K more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers posted the following news release: * * * Manufacturers: Eric Cantor Brings Proven Leadership to PhRMA * Washington, D.C. - National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement congratulating Eric Cantor on being named the next president and CEO of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America: "Eric is a longtime friend, a proven leader and one of the most effective advocates I have had the privi more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Morgan Rose's Law headed for enaction after Pa. Senate approval * The legislation will help prevent sudden death in epilepsy patients HARRISBURG, Sept. 30 - Bipartisan legislation that would require coroners to investigate and report cases of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, or SUDEP, was unanimously approved (49-0) today by the Pennsylvania Senate, state Rep. Lisa Borowski, D-Delaware, announced. Once enacted, House Bill 14 more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 30 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU designated 'Distinguished Military College' by Sec. Hegseth as War Dept. unveils six major changes in operating, training policies * Contact: Sid Salter and Harriet Laird STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi State University is one of five universities designated as a new "Distinguished Military College" by order of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. The announcement came during Secretary Hegseth's speech today, Sept. 30, to active-duty tactical-lev more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Mysterious oarfish's fins inspire large underwater robot design * When designing a large underwater robot that could swim silently to avoid startling sea creatures, roboticist Rob Shepherd considered the unusual swimming system of oarfish, the meters-long fish whose ribbon-like dorsal fin moves in waves to propel its body. To learn more, he consulted his colleague Willy Bemis '76, a retired Cornell ichthyologist. "He called me and said, 'I'm interested in oa more PR

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 30 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Mysterious oarfish's fins inspire large underwater robot design By Krishna Ramanujan, Cornell Chronicle  September 30, 2026  When designing a large underwater robot that could swim silently to avoid startling sea creatures, roboticist Rob Shepherd considered the unusual swimming system of oarfish, the meters-long fish whose ribbon-like dorsal fin moves in waves to propel its body. To learn more, he consulted his more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 30 -- The University of Washington posted the following news release: * * * NASA satellite can monitor most of world's irrigation canals, study finds * Irrigation canals form a sort of circulatory system for global agriculture. Across the world, millions of kilometers of human-made canals carry water from lakes, rivers and reservoirs downhill to farmland. Canals are vitally important to human food production, yet many agricultural areas lack the means to monitor the ebb and flow of water through these waterways. T more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release: * * * National Air and Space Museum Reopens Two Classrooms To Support Aerospace Learning With $1 Million Gift From GE Aerospace September 30, 2026 The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum is celebrating the reopening of two classrooms dedicated to aerospace learning thanks to a $1 million gift from GE Aerospace at the museum in Washington, D.C., giving students an opportunity to spark their curiosity and imagine the possibilities of the future. Coinc more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Rhode Island Launches Home Owner Managing Energy Savings Program September 29, 2026 By Maddie Koewler, NASEO On September 23, 2026, the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) announced the launch of the Home Owner Managing Energy Savings (HOMES) Program. The $32 million program builds upon OER's Clean Heat RI and New England Heat Pump Accelerator programs by providing heat pumps to income-eligible multifamily buildin more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is seeking public comments on properties nominated for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. The nominations include properties in Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Texas and Virginia. Among them are the Goodyear Farms Cemetery in Arizona, Plymouth Elementary School in Florida, Lincoln School in Iowa, Shawnee Grade School in Kansas, Centennial Building in Missouri, and Rosewood Elementar more PR

BRUNSWICK, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- The College of Coastal Georgia posted the following news: * * * Nationally Recognized Author and Emmy Award Winner to Discuss Georgia's Changing Coast * The next installment of Mariner Talks: Voices That Shape the Coast will feature acclaimed author and former Smithsonian Secretary Dr. Wayne Clough on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 6 p.m. The event will be moderated by Jon Goode, an Emmy Award-winning writer and storyteller. Clough, a native of Douglas, Georgia, is an engineer, educator and author whose family has liv more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NEMA Urges Senate Action to Strengthen Grid Equipment Supply Chains and Support Energy Dominance * ARLINGTON, Va. -NEMA applauds the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for advancing the bipartisan SECURE Grid Act. "The power grid is the backbone of the U.S. economy, and modernizing our nation's distribution infrastructure is essential to delivering the reliable power that s more PR

SWEET BRIAR, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Sweet Briar College posted the following news: * * * New Faculty Join Sweet Briar Community * This fall, Sweet Briar welcomed several new faces to campus as a part of the College's teaching faculty. Dr. Janell Elliott joins the business program this year as a visiting assistant professor. Dr. Elliott is a graduate of Liberty University with three graduate degrees spanning business, strategic business, and public policy, including a D.B.A. in strategic management. She also received a B.S. in environmental more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 New Jersey Partners with BoatUS Foundation to Track Abandoned Boats State police join a growing network of agencies using shared data to safeguard waterway habitats and navigation - SPRINGFIELD, Va., September 30, 2026 - The New Jersey State Police is BoatUS Foundation's newest partner in tracking and removing abandoned and derelict vessels (ADV) through the Foundation's innovative ADV database. The national d more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- The Vision Council posted the following news release: * * * New Research from The Vision Council Finds Many Adults with Eye Strain Symptoms Skip Professional Care * Alexandria, VA (September 30, 2026) - Tired, dry or watery eyes after screen time are common, but many adults don't know what causes them or that an eyecare provider can help, according to Focused inSights 2026: Dry Eye and Digital Eye Strain, a new report from The Vision Council based on a survey of 1,089 U.S. adults.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * NGA Brings New England Governors' Teams Together for Regional Nuclear Policy Summit * LOWELL, Mass. - The National Governors Association (NGA) today convened energy officials from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont at the University of Massachusetts Lowell Rist Institute for Sustainability and Energy for the 2026 New England Regional Nuclear Policy Summit. N more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Nurses File Class Action Alleging Private Equity Company Harren Equity Partners Profited from Forced Labor Scheme * Nurses recruited from foreign countries to work in U.S. hospitals have filed a federal class action lawsuit against private equity firm Harren Equity Partners, LLC, alleging the firm knowingly profited from a forced labor scheme carried out by its portfolio company, MedPro (Management Health Systems).  more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 30 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * October at ETSU: Major celebrations, music, theater and more * Explore ETSU's October events, including Founders Week, Homecoming, concerts, theater, lectures, exhibits, athletics and other community activities. From the sounds of Appalachian music to the excitement of Founders Week, Homecoming and football games, October offers plenty of ways to connect with East Tennessee State University. The month's calendar features performances, le more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Only Half Of Metro Areas Add Construction Jobs Over The Past 12 Months; Data Centers, Power And Factories Drive Demand As Other Areas Shed Jobs * Wed, 09/30/2026 - 10:30 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, Texas and Baton Rouge, La. Have Largest Job Gains over 12 Months; Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, Ga. Metro and Walla Walla, Wash. Have Worst Records for Job Losses Construction employment increased in  more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Pensions Practice Advises Arco on Pension Scheme Transfer to Clara * Squire Patton Boggs has advised the sponsor of the Arco Group Pension and Life Assurance Scheme on an agreement to transfer its members and assets to the Clara Pension Trust, the UK's first commercial pension superfund, as part of a process supporting the sale of Arco, the UK's leading safety specialist, to global investment firm H.I.G. Capital. The Squ more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Hegseth Called Upon to Sink Navy's 'Sinful' Experiments on Animals September 29, 2026 Washington - What would Jesus do, Secretary Hegseth? PETA's full-page ad in today's Washington Times calls on Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and U.S. Navy leadership to notice that the U.S. squanders millions of dollars on cruel and 'sinful' decompression-sickness and oxygen-toxicity experiments on pigs while ignoring superior, non-animal hum more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Hellboy Star Ron Perlman to His Alma Mater: Stop Drilling Screws Into Monkeys' Brains September 28, 2026 Minneapolis - He played a demon on screen, but now, Ron Perlman is confronting a real-life horror at the school that handed him his diploma. In a letter fired off today on PETA's behalf to the President of the University of Minnesota--where Perlman earned his master's degree in 1973--the Hellboy star and longtime animal ad more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Peoples Bancorp and Capital Bancorp Announce $728.1 Million Merger Agreement * Squire Patton Boggs advised Capital Bancorp, Inc. in connection with its definitive agreement to merge with Peoples Bancorp Inc. in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $728.1 million. Under the terms of the agreement, Capital will merge with and into Peoples, with Capital shareholders receiving 1.11 shares of Peoples common stock  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 [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 Equipment Finance Marks Five-Year Anniversary * Team has grown from its founding members to 39 experienced professionals and a $2.5 billion portfolio NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 30, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners' Equipment Finance team marks its fifth anniversary in September, cel more PR

PITTSBURG, Kansas, Oct. 1 -- Pittsburg State University issued the following news: * * * Pitt State announces recipients of 2026 Outstanding Alumni Award 30 September 2026 The Pittsburg State University Alumni Association has announced the two recipients of this year's Dr. Kenneth K. Bateman Outstanding Alumni Award: Derek H. Hoffine and Dr. Sabuhi Sardarli, PhD. The award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated significant professional growth and advancement since the completion of their degree or last credit hours. Candidates must more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford University builds Virginia's largest public transfer network, redefining access to four-year degrees * For generations of Virginia students, transferring from a community college to a four-year university has felt like navigating a maze of lost credits, mismatched curricula and bureaucratic friction. Radford University has changed that narrative for good. Celebrating a landmark milestone at the second annual Tartan Transfer Summit, Radford U more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news: * * * Bauknecht: Like Millennials with social media, will news execs force Gen Z to set the AI agenda? * Out of fear and confusion, we handed the social media leadership keys to early-career journalists. Let's take a more collaborative approach with AI. This column was originally published in the Student Press Report, a national news desk covering student media and journalism education in higher ed. It is supported by lead partn more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire Celebrates Groundbreaking of $500 Million Investment in Virginia's Fifth District * HURT, VA -On Tuesday, Representative John McGuire (VA-05) celebrated the groundbreaking of Avio USA's newest manufacturing facility in Hurt,Virginia. The 860,000 square-foot facility in the town's Multimodal Park will bring over 1,000 jobs to the district, producing solid-propellant rocket motors for defense, tactile propulsion, missile systems,  more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers in various studies looking for participants * Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. #Factors impacting fall risk in people with chronic kidney disease Brandon Kistler's lab in the Department of Nutrition Science is conducting a study to learn more about the factors impacting fall risk in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study may be a good fit for those who: * Are 45 to 79 more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.30.26 Scott, Grijalva, Lee Introduce Bill to Invest in Direct Care Workers Direct CARE Opportunity Act helps meet the growing demand for direct care workers, improve working conditions, and support seniors and people with disabilities - WASHINGTON - Today, House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), Rep. Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 Sen. Banks Blocks Democrats' Attempt to Create "Sanctuary Bus Stops" for Illegal Aliens WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor objecting to Sen. Chris Murphy's (D-Conn.) legislation that would prohibit ICE from enforcing federal immigration law at school bus stops. Banks warned that the bill would create "sanctuary bus stops" for illegal aliens and put children in harm's way. Durin more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Introduces Bill to Protect Parents and Children from Ideological Child-Welfare Policies * Bill Would Prevent Federal Child-Welfare Funds From Being Used to Punish Parents for Raising Children According to Their Sex or Protecting Them From Irreversible Medical Harm U.S. SENATE -Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), introduced the "Yaeli Martinez Child Protection Act" to establish guardrails within the nation's federal child-wel more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara telehealth program approaches 60,000 virtual patient visits per year * Clearing brush in shorts and a T-shirt. The itching is intense. Soap and water haven't helped. He wants relief now. Rather than drive to an urgent care facility, he pulls out his smart phone and schedules a remote visit with Sentara Virtual Care. Nurse Practitioner Crystal Navarro connects with him after just ten minutes in the queue. "Have you taken stero more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 Congress needs to pass strong, comprehensive data center legislation WASHINGTON - The data center buildout marks the largest expansion of industrial infrastructure in generations, and it is being developed with little to no protections for communities at the federal level. The rampant expansion of hyperscale data centers throughout the South and the projected energy demand to power them risks locking us  more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Squire Patton Boggs Advises Arco Group on Sale to H.I.G. Capital * Squire Patton Boggs has advised the shareholders of Arco, the UK's leading safety specialist, on the sale of the company to global investment firm H.I.G. Capital. The Squire Patton Boggs team advising Arco was led by Corporate partner Paul Mann and director Louise Parker and included partner Mae Salem, senior associate Emily Downie, associate Amelia Shark more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: Media] -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * St. Louis Regional Public Media, Inc. Awarded Ready To Learn Grant from the U.S. Department of Education * WASHINGTON - September 30, 2026 - St. Louis Regional Public Media, Inc., also known as Nine PBS, has been awarded over $11 million in year one of a five-year cycle through the Ready To Learn (RTL) grant program, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on behalf of the U.S. De more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: NEMA Expresses Concern Over Senate Committee Approval of LIT Act * National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Will Hupman today expressed concerns with the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's approval of S.1568, the Liberating Incandescent Technology (LIT) Act of 2025. "With congressional direction, support a more PR

SWEET BRIAR, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Sweet Briar College posted the following news: * * * Students Benefit from Faculty Research, Mentorship, & Expertise * At Sweet Briar, students don't just have access to their professors inside the classroom. In addition to research opportunities through courses, senior theses, capstones, and summer programs, students often have even more chances to experience academic research first-hand. Whether bringing scholars to campus, returning to the classroom with fresh insights from conferences, or taking studen more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Mayors Lead in Monarch Conservation Despite Environmental Rollbacks * WASHINGTON, D.C. -More than 360 mayors and heads of local government have committed to creating quality monarch butterfly migratory and breeding areas. This new habitat will help increase support for the declining monarch butterfly population. "Even as federal protections weaken, local governments are stepping up when it counts and deli more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Announces Board of Directors Updates Sep 30, 2026 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee has announced updates to the composition of its Board of Directors following the 2026 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Assembly held in Colorado Springs last week. Aron McGuire, CEO of USA Bobsled and Skeleton and vice chair of the National Governing Bodies Council, ha more PR

TURLOCK, California, Sept. 30 -- California State University Stanislaus posted the following news: * * * U.S.-Mexico Expert Offers Students Five Lessons for a Changing World * After discussing shifts in global power and their implications for the United States, Mexico and China, Rafael Fernandez de Castro turned his attention to the Stanislaus State students sitting before him. He gave them five recommendations for navigating a changing world: engage globally, become active citizens and build networks, strengthen their bicultural identiti more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * United States and China Extend Section 301 Tariff Pause * On September 27, 2026, the United States and China announced a two-month extension of their trade truce, extending the current pause on certain tariff increases and trade restrictions from November 10, 2026, to January 10, 2027. The extension was announced during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the United States for meetings with President Donald Trump. The e more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Q&A: How would a Google data center in outer space work? By Jane Kelly, jak4g@virginia.edu September 30, 2026 On Thursday, Google will attempt to launch a prototype satellite into space to test the feasibility of building AI data centers in the cosmos. The effort is called Project Suncatcher. Google gave the New York Times an exclusive first look at the effort, "set to become the first step toward that goal by a major tech company,"  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * Universitywide strategic planning survey generates robust response By Caroline Newman, cfn8m@virginia.edu September 30, 2026 More than 13,600 University of Virginia community members responded to a survey last month asking the community for input on the University's next strategic plan. The strategic planning process and its accompanying listening tour - called Grounds for Conversation - seek insights to help inform the University's goals and  more PR

NAPLES, Italy, Sept. 29 -- The U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa - U.S. 6th Fleet issued the following news: * * * USS Gonzalez departs Cyprus * LIMASSOL, Cyprus - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) completed a scheduled port visit in Limassol, Cyprus, Sept. 29. Cyprus is an important regional partner, and strengthening these partnerships during port calls builds enduring relationships. Gonzalez's visit demonstrates a common commitment to ensuring maritime security and regional stability, which is shared acr more PR

WISE, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The University of Virginia College at Wise issued the following news: * * * UVA Wise Earns Top Virginia Rankings for Value and Affordability September 30, 2026 Dedra Duty The University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA Wise) has earned top ranking for affordability and access in the 2027 Niche college rankings, ranking first in Virginia for best value colleges and number one in Virginia for best colleges with no application fee. UVA Wise also ranks 20th among public National Liberal Arts Colleges in the latest  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 30, 2026 Meet-a-Ram: Carlton Goode helps develop the next generation The VCU administrator and educator will be recognized on Oct. 27 by the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities. By Haley Tenore Meet-a-Ram is an occasional VCU News series about the students, faculty, staff and alumni who make Virginia Commonwealth University such a dynamic place to live, work and study. When Carlton Goode is honored next month for his dedication to  more PR

ETTRICK, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia State University posted the following news: * * * Virginia State University Announces Homecoming 2026: "College Hill: The Remix" * Weeklong Celebration Honors 20 Years since BET's College Hill, 80 Years of ROTC Excellence, and Welcomes ESPN's First Take to Campus Virginia State University invites alumni, students, families, and friends to return to The Hill for Homecoming 2026, a weeklong celebration taking place October 3-10 under the theme "College Hill: The Remix." This year's theme commemorates  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech continues strong showing in Times Higher Education World University Rankings By Jimmy Robertson 30 Sep 2026 For the sixth consecutive year, Virginia Tech has been ranked in the 251-300 range overall in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Virginia Tech moved up one place to No. 277 overall, and the university also moved up one place to No. 62 among U.S. institutions in the annual rankings, which were released Wednesday. The rank more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 1 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * A deadly fungus may not live to see the last of us Understanding the mechanism behind a deadly fungal disease may lead to improved therapeutic outcomes. By Felicia Spencer 30 Sep 2026 The battle lines have finally shifted in the war against a deadly fungal disease. The fungal pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus has long been known to cause a severe, rapid respiratory infection, and it has become harder to fight. "Even with treatment, the mortality rate  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Weak links leave Appalachian food systems vulnerable to the next shock A 13-state state study led by Virginia Tech found communities have many of the pieces needed to respond to food disruptions, but those efforts often aren't connected for long-term resilience. By Julie Shlisky 30 Sep 2026 Virginia farmers have faced a relentless mix of weather in the past two growing seasons. Drought conditions and freezes erased a year's harvest overnight. Erratic weather i more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release: * * * Volkswagen celebrates assembly of the all-new 2027 Atlas family in Chattanooga Sep 30, 2026 * Assembly of the second-generation Atlas began this summer at the Chattanooga plant * All-new 2027 Atlas will arrive in dealerships next month * Volkswagen employees and community partners came together to celebrate the recent start of assembly and more than 15 years of investment in the Chattanooga community - Chattanooga, TN - Volkswagen of Americ more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * September 30th, 2026 Warner Statement on Banning Members of Congress From Purchasing Individual Stocks WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement on the Stop Insider Trading Act: "I strongly support cracking down on stock trading by members of Congress and making sure no public official can use their position to enrich themselves. "Preventing members of Congress from profiting off their public service should be s more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * September 30th, 2026 Warner Statement on Ratepayer Protection Act WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement after the Senate did not advance the Ratepayer Protection Act: "Across Virginia and across the country, communities near a data center are being saddled with high utility costs and serious concerns regarding the strain on local natural resources. Unfortunately, the Ratepayer Protection Act falls short becau more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * September 30th, 2026 Warner, Cassidy Bill to Improve IRS Customer Service Passes Senate WASHINGTON-- Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA) applauded Senate passage of the bipartisan Taxpayer Assistance and Service (TAS) Act, which includes several provisions from the senators' Improving IRS Customer Service Act. The legislation will take important steps to improve communicatio more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * September 30th, 2026 Warner, Kaine Announce $4 Million to Support Veteran Suicide Prevention Efforts Across Virginia WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $4,144,835 in federal funding to strengthen veteran suicide prevention efforts across Virginia. The funding will support eight community organizations that connect veterans and their families to mental health resources, outreach programs, suicide prevention se more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Subramanyam, Lawmakers Warn Utility Merger May Increase Prices, Urge Federal Regulator to Scrutinize Deal * "[M]erger would give the combined company control over approximately a quarter of the electricity in the New England region, leading to considerable negotiating leverage over states and the ability to demand abusive terms at the expense of households." Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Represent more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Mock Convention Kicks Off 2028 Cycle Mock Convention 2028 hosted its first campus conversation this fall during Young Alumni Weekend. By Kelsey Goodwin September 30, 2026 Excited students, faculty and alumni were greeted by the 2028 Mock Convention executive team last Friday as they filed through the doors of University Chapel and took their seats. W&L's Mock Convention kicked off its 29th cycle last weekend with a visit to campus by former sec more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Nina-Simone Edwards Publishes Essay on Black Homeplace and Privacy Law Edwards examines how traditional understandings of privacy law fail to account for the significance and complexity of Black domestic spaces. September 30, 2026 Nina-Simone Edwards, a technology and research librarian at Washington and Lee University School of Law, has published "Inside, Outside, and In Between: Black Homeplace as a Blueprint for Privacy Law" in volume 35 of the more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Weitzel and Furnisses named 2026 Fundraising Volunteers of the Year * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State has named James "Jay" M. Weitzel, a committed supporter of Penn State Greater Allegheny and current co-chair of the campus' campaign committee, and John and Mary Furniss, longtime volunteers for the Eberly College of Science, as the 2026 Fundraising Volunteers of the Year. The awards, which recognize individuals, couples or groups who more PR