RICHMOND, Virginia, April 28 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * 100 Days of Action: Attorney General Jay Jones Prioritizes Lowering Costs, Defending Rights, and Keeping Virginians Safe On his 100th day in office, Attorney General Jay Jones released a comprehensive update on the work his office has been doing for all people in the Commonwealth. These actions deliver on the promises AG Jones has made to Virginians - that he would lo more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 27 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MI Urges State Lawmakers to Focus on Housing Affordability, Citing New Polling * LANSING, MI - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) released polling showing that Michiganders overwhelmingly support increasing housing supply in the state and reforming restrictive regulations. The polling, conducted among 1051 registered Michigan voters between March 30  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * Alliance and the Research Institute for Home Care Release Inaugural Medicaid Home Care Chartbook Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC -- The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) and the Research Institute for Home Care (the Institute) today released the 2026 Medicaid Home Care Chartbook, the first report of its kind providing a broad overview of the Med more PR

WISE, Virginia, April 28 -- The University of Virginia College at Wise issued the following news: * * * Alumnus President of Award-Winning Restaurant Group to Speak at UVA Wise's 2026 Commencement Genna Welsh Kasun The University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA Wise) announced today that alumnus and Southwest Virginia native Tyler Roberts will be the keynote speaker for its 2026 Commencement. The ceremony will take place on May 9, beginning at 10 a.m., at the David J. Prior Convocation Ce more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- A delegation from American University traveled to Richmond, Virginia, to present original scholarship at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research. Five students from the School of International Service participated in the event held from April 13 to 15 to engage in interdisciplinary dialogue with peers from across the U.S. Natalie Putz, student researcher, presented her study titled Russian Prison Tattoos as a Discourse of Resistance in Post-Soviet Russia. Her r more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 [Category: Biology] (TNSrpt) -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Analysis: State Nutrition Guidelines Lack Consistency, Climate Change Focus * WASHINGTON-A new analysis released today by the Center for Biological Diversity found state dietary guidance is largely inconsistent in how it addresses healthy and sustainable diets across the country. "People need clear, consistent nutrition guidance so they can make the best choices more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Eastern Mennonite University selected Angela J. Lederach, assistant professor of peace and justice studies at Chapman University, to serve as the keynote speaker for the graduation ceremony on May 3, 2026. Lederach is an anthropologist and peacebuilder who has spent over a decade conducting participatory research with grassroots organizations in Colombia. The university announced that the ceremony will take place in Yoder Arena at University Commons. Lederach is recogniz more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * As Trump Administration Abandons Disaster-Stricken Communities, Warren, Colleagues Renew Push to Support Survivors of Disasters Under current FEMA guidelines, disaster survivors can be prevented from accessing housing-related aid if they are unable to show proof of property ownership * Today, U.S more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 27 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Association of School Business Officials Awards FCPS With Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting * Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) received a Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting award from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO). The award recognizes FCPS for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2 more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 27 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Barriers to Legal Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers * Defends California's workforce, economy, and immigrant communities OAKLAND -California Attorney General Bonta last week led a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) proposed rule that would modify filing and eligibility requirements for individu more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, April 27 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Bluepoint Wind, Golden State Wind Lease Buy-Back Threatens Affordable Energy, Wildlife Protections * Washington, D.C. -The Department of Interior announcement of two more agreements to end offshore wind leases for Bluepoint Wind off the coast of New York and Golden State Wind off California's coast threatens wildlife habitat and progress toward affordable energy more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Budget request directs record $338.8 billion to Air Force and Space Force to meet "challenges of today and tomorrow" * ARLINGTON, Virginia - The Department of the Air Force unveiled a $338.8 billion budget proposal, April 21, a significant boost in funding designed to sharpen readiness, continue modernizing the fleet and underwrite deterrence while ensuring  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on April 27, 2026, at a hearing to consider the Farm, Food, and National Security Act (H.R. 7567), Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act (S. 1318), a concurrent resolution (S.Con.Res. 33) that establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for fiscal 2026 and sets budgetary levels through 2035, and Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Ki more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard offloads over $53M in illicit drugs from the Eastern Pacific & Caribbean Sea * MIAMI - U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba's crew offloaded approximately 7,050 pounds of cocaine worth more than $53 million, Monday, at Port Everglades. The seized contraband was the result of one interdiction in the Caribbean Sea and one interdiction in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. "Th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick from an April 23, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget: * * * Chairman Rogers, Ranking Member Meng, and Members of the Subcommittee - it is an honor to join you today. Over the past 15 months, President Trump has proven that the American economy is the strongest and most resilient in the world. When businesses more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 28 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Common claim that most transgender youth renounce that identity is not supported by statistics, VCU research finds The argument that studies show transgender youth desist from that identity on average has been used to support anti-gender-affirming care legislation nationwide. By Madeline Reinsel The frequently cited claim that 60% to 90% of transgender and gender-diverse children and y more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Choice Center, an independent, non-partisan consumer advocacy group that promotes policies fit for growth, lifestyle choice and technological innovation through research and educational outreach, issued the following news release: * * * Consumers Win With New Federal Privacy Legislation Yesterday, Rep. John Joyce introduced the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act, the SECURE Data Act more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 28 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Department of Energy selects Virginia Tech joint venture to manage and operate Jefferson Lab By Lon Wagner The U.S. Department of Energy has selected Virginia Tech and the Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA) to manage and operate the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility in Newport News, one of the nation's leading nuclear physics research laboratories. The contract marks a new chapte more PR

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Mark Drumbl, professor of law and director of the Transnational Law Institute at Washington and Lee University, will present the 2026 British Academy Maccabaean Lecture in Jurisprudence. The presentation, titled Child Soldiers: Coming of Age in Atrocity, takes place at Queen's University in Belfast as part of a flagship series featuring academic leaders from the United Kingdom and across the globe. The lecture examines the complexities surrounding young people involved i more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Evans Reintroduces School-Repair Bill PHILADELPHIA - Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) is reintroducing legislation that would use the federal tax code to help finance repairs to older public schools.  "The top priority for our nation's students and their teachers should be education. They should not be worrying about becoming ill from lead, mold, or asbestos, or concerned that lessons will b more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 28 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 26, 2026, by partner Lauren W. Linderman and associate Laura E. Gustafson: * * * Significant Amendments to Virginia Franchise Law Prohibit Post-termination Noncompete Provisions in Franchise Agreements At a Glance * Effective July 1, 2026, Virginia's Amended Retail Franchising Act makes it unlawful to offer or enter into a franchise agreement that includes a noncompete pr more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 27 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections * Hello Team FCPS! Wow, what another great spring week we have had!! Well, it is hard to believe it is already the last week of April!! May is upon us at the end of the week and the wonder of an evolving spring. It definitely feels like spring with the energy and enthusiasm that being outdoors brings. I'm happy t more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 27 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS Earns National Recognition for Financial Transparency from Government Finance Officers Association Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the U.S. and Canada. FCPS was recognized for its financial reporting wor more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 27 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Hill Meetings Deliver Momentum on Tort Reform * Apr 27, 2026Last week, the American Trucking Associations assembled industry leaders from Groendyke, Werner, and Old Dominion Freight Line for a series of Capitol Hill meetings focused on an urgent priority: stopping lawsuit abuse that is driving up costs for trucking and the families we serve. ATA Chairman G more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 27 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP Commends Gov. Mills' Veto of Data Center Ban * Augusta, Maine - In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) commended Governor Mills for vetoing legislation that would have imposed a sweeping ban on data center development in Maine, a move that would have threatened jobs, investment, and the state's economic competitiveness. The proposal would have  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 28 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Supreme Court to Hear Family Farm's Case Challenging Agency Court that Acts as Prosecutor, Judge and Jury The U.S. Supreme Court will consider a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of courts where agency employees serve as prosecutor, judge, and jury. The government petitioned for certiorari after a panel of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously ruled that the agency's in-hous more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum from an April 20, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Simpson, Ranking Member Pingree, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of President Trump's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget request for the Department of the Interior and discuss what our  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON FOX: "VIOLENCE IS NEVER THE ANSWER, WHETHER IT'S TARGETED AT THE RIGHT, THE LEFT OR THE CENTER" Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Fox News Sunday, where he made clear that political violence is never acceptable, and that Democrats and Republicans must come together in a bipartisan way to lower the high cost of living and fix our broken immigration syst more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 27 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Marking 100 Days in Office, Governor Spanberger Signs Bipartisan Bills in Roanoke to Expand Opportunity, Grow Virginia's Economy Governor Abigail Spanberger today -on her 100th day in office -signed 12 bipartisan bills focused on connecting students with apprenticeships, creating economic opportunity in every single region of the Commonwealth, and strengthening Virginia schools. At t more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 28 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Opposes Barriers to Legal Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) proposed rule that would modify filing and eligibility requirements for individuals seeking Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) based on a pen more PR

LANSING, Michigan, April 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Moves to Permanently Block President Trump's Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting, Exerting Control over Elections * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general, along with the Governor of Pennsylvania, in filing a motion for summary judgment (PDF) in their ongoing challenge to President Trump's executive order that unlawfully att more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 27 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Michael Whatley Repeatedly Faced Arrest For Failing To Appear In Court * NC Newsline: "Whatley has repeatedly avoided facing the law" NC Newsline: "Whatley was subject to 2 arrest orders in 2015 after failing to appear in court, part of a pattern of avoiding court for traffic offenses" New reporting from NC Newsline is exposing DC insider Michael Whatley's decades-long criminal history more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 27 [Category: Environment] (TNSrpt) -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * New Analysis Finds the Sustainable Rivers Program Delivers Strong Returns for Taxpayers, Communities and Recreation * A new independent analysis found that the Sustainable Rivers Program, a partnership between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and The Nature Conservancy that improves how the nation's existing dams operate, delivers strong economic returns while boosting re more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * Navy Commissions Submarine USS Idaho GROTON, Conn. -The Navy commissioned the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Idaho (SSN 799) in a traditional ceremony held Saturday, April 25, at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. The ceremony marked the culmination of a multi-year construction process and officially brought the USS Idaho into the fleet. It is the fifth U.S. Navy vessel named for the G more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * New AP Reporting Scrutinizes Jen Kiggans' Vote to Gut Clean Energy Tax Credits, Betraying Coastal Virginia * Congresswoman Jen Kiggans continues to face scrutiny for saying one thing in Virginia, only to turn around and betray her community in Washington. Major new reporting from the AP details how Kiggans "portrayed herself as a champion of renewable energy" but then "voted in  more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, April 27 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * New Jersey Wells Fargo Bank Employees Formally Oust CWA Union Bosses Branch is the latest in growing movement by Wells Fargo employees endeavoring to end union affiliation  Seaside Park, NJ - Employees at Wells Fargo's Seaside Park branch have successfully removed Communications Workers of America (CWA) union bosses from their workplace. The effort to remove the un more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 28 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * New Mexico Expands Home Energy Rebates Program to Provide Advanced Payments to Contractors By Alannah Bell, NASEO The New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) has announced a partnership with the National Energy Improvement Fund's (NEIF) RebateBridgeTM program to advance Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) rebate funds to contractors. more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 27 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * New Open-Source AI Solution Poised to Transform Global Longline Tuna Fisheries with Near Real-Time Catch Verification The Nature Conservancy released its full AI-powered electronic monitoring solution as open source to advance ocean conservation, combat illegal fishing and usher in a new era of data-driven fisheries management. In a first for global fisheries, The Nature Conserva more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, April 27 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * Poynter announces 2026 cohort of Transforming Crime Coverage program The Poynter Institute today announced the 2026 cohort of its Transforming Crime Coverage program, an intensive training and coaching experience designed to help newsrooms fundamentally rethink how they report on crime, public safety and the communities they serve. Running from April 29 through June 24, the p more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Walkinshaw, McCaul Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Fentanyl Trafficking U.S. Representatives James Walkinshaw (VA-11) and Michael McCaul (TX-10) today introduced the Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act, bipartisan legislation that would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish clear performance metrics for detecting, deterring, and seizing fentanyl  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Saint Louis University has been awarded a $100,000 grant to establish the Ignatian Colleagues Network, an initiative designed to expand mission formation and vocational discernment among faculty and staff. Funded by a NetVUE Program Development Grant from the Council for Independent Colleges, the project builds upon the success of the two-year Ignatian Colleagues Program originally launched in 2023. Virginia Herbers, director of Mission Formation, stated that the program more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, April 27 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Scientists offer new explanation for the rise in heart disease risk after menopause * Virginia Tech scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute say the increased risk of cardiovascular disease after menopause may stem not only from declining hormone levels, but also from how those changes influence gene activity. In a new paper published in the journal Cells,  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 27 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * Securing the ultimate high ground: how the Space Force is revolutionizing airborne target tracking * EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AFNS) - In the modern era of emerging and pacing threats, the ability to clearly see the battlespace is no longer a given. As adversaries develop increasingly sophisticated ways to deny and contest traditional airspace, the U.S. military is looking upward to maintain its tactical advanta more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Shenandoah University students have successfully created a high-performance punching bag using recycled industrial materials as part of an initiative to promote circular economy principles. The project, titled K.O. Punch, involved a partnership between the university's Institute for Business, Sustainability & Society and local businesses in the U.S. to repurpose waste that was previously destined for landfills. The effort began when a student team led by Conor Bailey ide more PR

ASHLAND, Oregon, April 28 -- Southern Oregon University issued the following news: * * * SOU-led "computational thinking" team presents papers An eight-member team - including two faculty members from the Southern Oregon University Computer Science program - presented five papers at this month's annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, related to an SOU-led project to teach computational thinking skills to elementary school students. Computational thinking refers to a more PR

LOGAN, Utah, April 27 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Space Dynamics Lab Recognizes 75 Graduating Student Employees, Highlights Workforce Pipeline * NORTH LOGAN -Utah State University's Space Dynamics Laboratory recognized 75 student employees expected to graduate this year during a ceremony for its 155-member student workforce. "SDL's student workforce contributes significantly to engineering, science and related disciplines to support national security and scien more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, April 28 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Stevens' Raju Datla Named to Select National Group of NAVSEA Professors Appointment places Stevens alongside other leading institutions in a new federal initiative to build the nation's next generation of naval engineers * At a time of renewed federal investment in the nation's shipbuilding capacity and maritime workforce, Stevens Institute of Technology has been named to a select group of univ more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 27 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Sudden death of a service member shines a light on inherited heart conditions in the military The sudden death of Petty Officer Second Class William Amilcar Gomez Jr. during a military training exercise was a shock that reverberated through the lives of his family, friends, and colleagues. At age 29, he was very active and told his family he was looking forward to advancing his career in the Navy af more PR

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, April 28 -- The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility Jefferson Lab issued the following news release: * * * SURATech Awarded New Management and Operating Contract for Jefferson Lab SURA and Virginia Tech partnership positions Virginia laboratory for growth as a multi-purpose national lab * The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected SURATech as the new management and operating (M&O) contractor for the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jef more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 27 [Category: Environment] (TNSrpt) -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * TNC Celebrates Native Plant Month By Spotlighting New Native Seed Study And Empowering Community Restoration * As Wyoming's landscapes face increasing pressure from invasive species, wildfire and habitat fragmentation, the Wyoming Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is celebrating Native Plant Month in Wyoming by spotlighting the recently published Wyoming Seed Strate more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 28 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Two Johns Hopkins faculty members named Guggenheim Fellows Sociologist Allison Pugh and English professor Mark Christian Thompson are among the 223 fellows recognized for their exceptional scholarship and art * Johns Hopkins faculty members Allison Pugh and Mark Christian Thompson have been named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows, a prestigious award that supports trailblazers in any field as they pursue their  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Think you're allergic to penicillin? Think again By Jane Kelly, jak4g@virginia.edu Imagine you can't benefit from one of the most life-saving medical discoveries in history. Popular Science estimates penicillin, discovered in 1928, has saved more than 500 million lives. That was University of Virginia postdoctoral student Gabby Wynn's life for about 20 years. As a girl, "les more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 27 -- The University of Virginia School of Law posted the following news: * * * 'Power Is Created From the Ground Up' * Sometimes it takes getting out of town to remember what brought you there in the first place. For Emily Liu '26, that moment arrived early in her first year at the University of Virginia School of Law, when she and John Henry Vansant '25, who was then the president of the Virginia Employment and Labor Law Association, or VELLA, took an impr more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: For Sheena Cutler, becoming a teacher has been a dream years in the making The elementary education student reentered the classroom after nearly two decades in the workforce and raising a family. By Sian Wilkerson From Florida to Virginia, through raising three kids and years spent behind the retail counter, Sheena Cutler's commitment to one day becoming a teacher has been a cons more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following Q&A on April 27, 2026, by Tom Gresham with Tara Nikzad Joolhar, a student majoring in science and philosophy major: * * * How I found my research: Tara Nikzad Joolhar loves both the challenges and surprises she finds in the lab Joolhar, a science and philosophy major at VCU, will graduate this spring at the age of 20. A career in medicine is in her sights next. * How I found my research is an occasional se more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Krista Scott named an American Council on Education fellow The VCU strategic enrollment administrator will spend a year in the program, which is designed to prepare participants for senior leadership positions at colleges and universities. By David Slipher, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs The American Council on Education has selected Krista Scott, Ed.D., associate vic more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 28 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Gluing streambanks could help restore healthy rivers Researchers explore effective ways to rebuild streambanks and strengthen watershed resilience. By Briana Bittner As flooding intensifies worldwide, streambanks are most prone to erosion in the days after a storm. But, another vulnerable window is often overlooked: the period between reconstruction and when vegetation is established. Without roots to hold soi more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 28 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Scientists offer new explanation for the rise in heart disease risk after menopause A new study points to gene regulation as a key factor in post-menopausal cardiovascular risk. By John Pastor Virginia Tech scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute say the increased risk of cardiovascular disease after menopause may stem not only from declining hormone levels, but also from how those chan more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 28 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Team works to deliver wireless power through sound waves By Alex Parrish Devices and sensors live everywhere these days: inside machines, bridges, even the human body. But when their batteries run out and they're too expensive or difficult to replace, many devices simply stop working. What if devices for smart infrastructure, automated systems, and advanced medical technologies could be powered without wires o more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 28 -- Virginia Tech issued the following Q&A on April 27, 2026, involving political scientist Robert Hodges: * * * What successful peace negotiations between Iran and the U.S. will require The United States and Israeli war with Iran is complicated and multilateral, driven by varied motives, with the primary actors desiring different outcomes. Centered on the Strait of Hormuz and on Lebanon, the conflict extends across the region and its effects have global implicat more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 28 -- The Virginia State Bar issued the following news: * * * VSB Council Welcomes New Leaders in 2026 The Virginia State Bar Council has 14 new members from across the Commonwealth whose terms will begin July 1, 2026, as well as members serving a second term and at-large members appointed by the Supreme Court of Virginia. Additionally, effective July 1, 2026, the VSB will have a new president, president-elect, and immediate past president. The leadership for 2026-27 more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The White House sends to the Senate on April 27, 2026, the nominations of 12 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: David Brat, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Commonwealth of Australia. Hal Duncan, of Texas, to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Sean Kaufman, of Georgia, to  more PR