State Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Friday September 15, 2023 ( 59 items ) |
2023-24 Annual Notice on Rights and Responsibilities of the Virginia Tech Community
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
As members of the Virginia Tech community, we are individuals and community members with both rights and responsibilities. The following is important information related to our community standards regarding health, safety, and security:
Student Code of Conduct: When students accept admission to Virginia Tech as undergraduate, graduate, or professional students, they also accept membership in the university community and
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Albemarle County Public Schools: Students Gain in 4 of 5 SOL Subject Areas
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Albemarle County Public Schools issued the following news:
The latest results from the Virginia Department of Education's Standards of Learning (SOL) tests show improvements by students in writing, math, history and science. Pass rates in reading dropped by a point from 75 to 74%, but were one point above the 73% state average.
The same trends were generally true across student demographic groups, but pass rates for Black and Hispanic students, students f
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ARC Enhances Payment Processing for Business Travel Group
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Airlines Reporting Corp. issued the following news release:
Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) has begun processing payments for Business Travel Group's Business Class brand through the ARC Pay API. The solution is embedded directly into Business Class's online booking experience and gives their customers a simplified, one-click payment option when booking air travel.
"The ARC Pay API is built to give travel sellers more flexibility and security when processing tra
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BAE Systems and Larsen & Toubro Team Up to Bring BvS10 All-Terrain Vehicle to India Under the 'Make in India' Programme
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release:
BAE Systems and Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) have partnered to bring the world-leading all-terrain vehicle, the BvS10, to the Indian market. The two companies have signed a licensing and manufacturing agreement to offer the BvS10 for the Articulated All-Terrain Vehicle (AATV) for the Indian Armed Forces.
Under the agreement, L&T is the prime for the Indian market, with the support of BAE Systems Hagglunds, the Swe
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BAE Systems Introduces Enhanced Features for TWV640 Thermal Camera Core
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release:
BAE Systems has unveiled enhanced capabilities for its TWV640 thermal camera core, designed for makers of thermal imaging solutions for defense, space, and commercial markets. The technology is used in security and surveillance, firefighting vision systems, automotive cameras, and more.
The TWV640 is powered by BAE Systems' Athena(TM) 640 focal plane array, an uncooled long wave infrared microbolometer. The upgrade
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BAE Systems: New Autonomous Underwater Demonstrator to Be Launched Next Year
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release:
BAE Systems has announced a collaboration with Cellula Robotics to showcase the capabilities of its new Extra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (XLAUV), known as Herne, on a technology demonstrator in the water in the second half of 2024.
Recent acts of sub-sea aggression highlight the strategic importance of the underwater domain, the need to protect the critical national infrastructure within it and the inheren
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BAE Systems: UK Ministry of Defence Raises Frontline Battlefield Munitions Order to pound sterling410m
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release:
BAE Systems has secured an additional pound sterling130m of new orders for the supply of munitions to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). The award follows the decision by the MOD to exercise the option to increase the supply contract announced in July from pound sterling280m to pound sterling410m.
The full order with Defence Equipment and Support will be supplied via BAE Systems' facilities in Washington, Tyne and W
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Bloomberg Law In-House Forum Spotlights Cyber Risks and Data Privacy Laws
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- Bloomberg Law, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2023:
Bloomberg Law today announced that its annual In-House Forum will be held virtually on Wednesday, September 20, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The CLE-eligible event will focus on cyber risks and data privacy laws, the two biggest threats associated with collecting, using, and storing data. Registration for the event, Unlocking the Power of Data: Aiming for Privac
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Capital One: 2022 Supplier Diversity Economic Impact Report
MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- Capital One, a financial holding company, issued the following news on Sept. 13, 2023:
Capital One understands the richness that businesses owned by underrepresented groups can bring to our organization, and we are committed to creating mutually beneficial relationships with people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, women and individuals from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic identities. Today, Capital One has released the 2022 Supplier
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Climate Tech Startup Licenses VCU-Created Insulation for Homes, Commercial Buildings
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 15 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Aerogel innovation from physics professor Massimo Bertino could power an energy-efficient upgrade from fiberglass and other materials.
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By Jeff Kelley
In the fight against climate change, properly insulating homes and buildings can significantly raise energy efficiency and indoor air quality while lowering carbon dioxide emissions. A startup company, spun out of research at Virgin
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College of William & Mary: Accelerating Experimental Nuclear Physics With AI
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 14 (TNSres) -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news story:
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W&M goes to the heart of the matter with two projects selected for DOE funding.
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If there were no strong nuclear force binding atomic particles together, matter as we know it would not exist. However, there are still several unresolved questions in the study of this fundamental interaction.
William & Mary's Cristiano Fanelli, assistant professor of data science, is harnes
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DCC 2023 LPN Graduates Achieve 100% NCLEX Pass Rate
DANVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- Danville Community College issued the following news:
In an extraordinary achievement, that exemplifies dedication, hard work, and excellence in nursing education, Danville Community College (DCC) is proud to announce that all five students in the May graduation cohort of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) have successfully obtained their licenses and secured employment.
The stakes were exceptionally high for this small yet determined group of LPN candidates, as t
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DSCC: Jim Justice's Rocky Summer
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release:
Over the summer, Jim Justice's mounting scandals took center stage in West Virginia Republicans' "messy," "costly," and "bruising" primary. Check out the coverage highlighting Justice's barrage of financial scandals, his refusal to release his personal financial disclosure and his work schedule, the renewed scrutiny over his health issues, his ties to Saudi Arabia, and more below:
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FalconWorks - BAE Systems' New Combat Air Research Facility Celebrates Major Milestones Two Months Since Launch
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 15 (TNSres) -- BAE Systems issued the following news release:
BAE Systems' FalconWorks division and leading sustainable aircraft technology developer, Hybrid Air Vehicles, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore new ways of communicating and gathering intelligence.
Earlier this week at DSEI, the team at FalconWorks also announced a new framework agreement with QinetiQ, which will see both parties collaborate on autonomous Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS)
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FMI Statement on August CPI Food Price Numbers
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- FMI-The Food Industry Association issued the following statement on Sept. 13, 2023:
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Today, FMI - The Food Industry Association Vice President, Tax, Trade, Sustainability and Policy Development Andy Harig issued the following statement on the August 2023 Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers that reveal food price inflation rates continue their incremental decline.
"The August CPI report illustrates that inflation for food-at-home continues to stabilize and
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George Mason University: What's Worse Than a 'Toxic' Workplace? One That Gaslights Employees
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 13 (TNSres) -- George Mason University issued the following research news:
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When it comes to relationships between co-workers, organizations' stated priorities must match what's happening under the hood.
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By Benjamin Kessler
These days, we hear a lot about "toxic bosses," "toxic companies," and the like. It's easy to forget that non-toxicity is not all we want from an employer. If we're really honest, most of us want to be part of an organization where wor
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Harnessing Research Insights, Close to Home: West Virginia University Cancer Institute Hosts the Fifth Annual Great Lakes Breast Cancer Research Symposium
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Sept. 15 (TNSres) -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news:
Known for providing great care, close to home, the West Virginia University Cancer Institute (WVUCI) expanded its mission to harnessing research insights close to home when it hosted the fifth annual Great Lakes Breast Cancer Research Symposium (GLBCRS) in Morgantown from Sept.10-12, 2023.
One hundred and seventy-seven people attended the symposium,
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ICA at VCU to Be Moved Into VCU School of the Arts
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
By Brian McNeill
The Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University is being integrated into VCU's top-ranked School of the Arts, a move that will enable the iconic contemporary art institution to become a more central part of the VCU student experience. The move will be effective July 1, 2024.
"We are incredibly excited by this addition to the school," said Carmenita D. Higginbotha
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In Cape Town, Social Work Professor Maurice Gattis Found 'The Whole City Was My Learning Lab'
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 15 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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The Fulbright Scholar spent seven months doing on-site research, and he hosted a spring study abroad program for a half-dozen VCU students.
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By Joan Tupponce
Maurice Gattis' research on youth homelessness in Cape Town, South Africa, went from a project on paper to an on-site experience this year.
In January, the associate professor in Virginia Commonwealth University's School of
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In Huge Scott's Addition Mural, VCU Alum Emily Herr Pays Homage to Area's Industrial History and the Creativity It Inspired
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
By Leila Ugincius
Emily Herr estimates she's painted around 200 murals as a professional artist. That's just in the decade since she graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2013.
And in the three months since unveiling her most ambitious mural in June in Scott's Addition, she's completed two more -- one in the alley behind a private residence in Richmond's Fan District, and the other on a c
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Intelsat Adds European Capacity With Telespazio's Fucino Space Centre in Italy
MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Intelsat, a provider of satellite and terrestrial network and inflight connectivity, issued the following news release:
Intelsat, operator of one of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), has added Telespazio's Fucino Space Centre in Italy into its partner teleport network, expanding to accommodate the growth of its global FlexEnterprise offering and to enable other managed satellite se
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Marshall Health, School of Medicine Host ARC Learning Academy
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Marshall University issued the following news release:
Marshall Health and Marshall University's Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine hosted yesterday the Appalachian Regional Commission's Recovery-to-Work Cohort Learning Academy at the Touma Museum of Medicine.
In the Recovery-to-Work Cohort Learning Academy, regional teams convene with subject matter expertise and facilitation support to develop plans aimed at addressing the substance use disorder (SUD) c
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McGuireWoods Advises Peregrine Energy Solutions in $700 Million Financing Deal
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
McGuireWoods advised Peregrine Energy Solutions LLC, in closing a financing agreement with AB CarVal to raise over $700 million of credit, equity and debt to fund Peregrine's pipeline of over 7 gigawatts of high-quality projects, including standalone battery, solar and wind technologies.
Peregrine is an integrated and multitechnology clean energy platform with a focus on utility-scale energy storage. T
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McGuireWoods Launches Multidisciplinary DEI Practice Team
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and SFFA v. University of North Carolina, et al. -- as well as changes in state laws and heightened plaintiff group activity -- have sparked increased legal, shareholder and other scrutiny of corporate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. McGuireWoods has established a D
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McGuireWoods: Lawdragon Again Honors Amy Manning and Angelo Russo as Leading Litigators
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
McGuireWoods Chicago partners Amy Manning and Angelo Russo have again been recognized among Lawdragon's 500 Leading Litigators in America. The annual guide honors attorneys who excel representing corporations and other organizations in litigating claims involving antitrust, securities, financial, M&A, intellectual property and patents, product liability, mass tort, white collar, government investigation
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New York Times Bestselling Author George M. Johnson to Speak at Bridgewater College
BRIDGEWATER, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- Bridgewater College issued the following news release:
Award-winning author and activist George M. Johnson will present an endowed lecture at Bridgewater College on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Cole Hall on the College's campus. Johnson's lecture, "All Boys Aren't Blue: Storytelling and Why It Matters," is free and open to the public.
Johnson's endowed lecture is aptly titled after their New York Timesbestseller All Boys Aren't Blue, which explores John
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Ohio Secretary of State LaRose Signs Election Integrity Agreements With Multiple States
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023:
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced today that his office has formalized data sharing agreements with three key states, bolstering a nationwide effort to keep elections accurate and accountable.
LaRose signed the new agreements individually today with chief elections officers in Florida, Virginia and West Virginia. Each state will implement state-specific data sharin
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Old Dominion University: New Understanding of Iron in Open Ocean May Help Provide Clues to Future Climate Change
NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 14 (TNSres) -- Old Dominion University issued the following news:
Iron is all around us. It was critical for the biological processes that created a habitable Earth, and it fills every oxygen-transporting red blood cell in our bodies.
As essential on land as it is in the water, iron is a vital marine nutrient for tiny organisms called phytoplankton, which - through photosynthesis - are the foundation of the marine ecosystem and provide a key link between the ocean and
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Old Dominion University: Outdoor Adventure Program Provides Opportunities for Students to Explore Nature - and Bond
NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news:
Old Dominion University's Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP) provides students with opportunities for surfing, backpacking, kayaking, rock climbing and mountain biking, among other activities.
But the program is about much more than exploring nature.
Brandon Schultheis, a senior civil engineering major who is entering his fourth year as a trip leader, can attest to that. He recalled this year's spring break trip to
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Positive Outlook Shapes VMI Board of Visitors Meeting
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news:
The Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors began the 2023-24 academic year with a series of meetings providing updates in a number of areas key to the future of the Institute.
"It was clear from the information provided this week, there's a lot of great work being done at VMI right now," said Thomas R. Watjen '76, president of the VMI Board of Visitors. "From admissions to academics to finances, it'
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PSC Grants Rate Increase; Defers Other Matters
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 15 -- The Public Service Commission of West Virginia issued the following news release:
Two major electric power companies on Wednesday were granted an $88.8 million fuel cost increase, which was part of an overall $641.7 million ask made by Appalachian Power Company and Wheeling Power Company.
The decision by the Public Service Commission of West Virginia came as one part of three related cases over fuel costs that stretch back to March 1, 2021.
The increase
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Randolph College: Q&A With New Faculty - Matt Stokes
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Randolph College issued the following Q&A on Sept. 14, 2023, with Matt Stokes, visiting assistant professor of mathematics:
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Randolph College's 2023-24 academic year is officially underway, and there are several new faces among the faculty.
Matt Stokes joins the College as a visiting assistant professor of mathematics.
The Arizona native earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Arizona State University, followed by a PhD in mathematics in 2023.
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RIC Earns 2023-2024 Great Place To Work Certification
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- Richmond International Airport issued the following news on Sept. 13, 2023:
The Capital Region Airport Commission, the owner and operator of Richmond International Airport (RIC), is proud to share that it has earned Great Place To Work (GPTW) Certification(R) for the third consecutive year. This prestigious award is based solely on what current employees say about their experience working at the Airport for the Commission. This year, 89% of employees said the Com
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Robots In School: UVA-Designed Device Supports Computer Science Education Worldwide
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news:
When Camilo Vieira arrived at the University of Virginia in the fall of 2022, he looked forward to all that he would bring back from that experience to his home in Colombia, South America.
What the Fulbright Scholar didn't know is that he would create partnerships that would continue well after his time here. And that he would return home from one of his visits with the parts to 50 robots.
Du
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Squire Patton Boggs Grows Competition - Antitrust Practice in Washington, DC
TYSONS, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news:
Squire Patton Boggs is pleased to announce the addition of Partner Martin "Marty" Mackowski to its Competition - Antitrust Practice in Washington, DC.
He joins from Meta Platforms, Inc. (formerly Facebook, Inc.), where he served as Associate General Counsel, Competition and Regulatory. At Meta, Mr. Mackowski provided strategic legal guidance on a broad range of novel and complex litigation, regulatory, an
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Sweden Awards BAE Systems $500 Million Contract for Additional 48 ARCHER Artillery Systems
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release:
BAE Systems signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) worth approximately $500 million for 48 new ARCHER artillery systems for the Swedish Army.
The ARCHERmobile artillery system, designed and produced by BAE Systems Bofors in Sweden, is already in service in the Swedish Army and has achieved the highest technical and manufacturing readiness levels. The 48 new systems covered by this
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TEGNA to Host Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, November 7, 2023
TYSONS, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- TEGNA, a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2023:
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) will host a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2023 earnings results on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. (ET).
The conference call will be webcast through the company's website, and is open to investors, the financial community, the media and other members of the public.
To access the meeting by phone, pl
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UVA Health: Chemo Drug Could Prevent Deadly Heart Failure
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 15 (TNSres) -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release:
A chemotherapy drug used to fight bone-marrow cancer also has the potential to treat and prevent potentially deadly heart failure, a powerful new drug-screening tool developed at UVA Health suggests.
The tool was created by University of Virginia researchers Jeffrey J. Saucerman, PhD, and graduate student Taylor G. Eggertsen. The sophisticated computer model suggested the drug midos
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UVA's Environmental Institute Announces Policy Expert Elizabeth Andrews as Inaugural Practitioner Fellow
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release:
The University of Virginia's Environmental Institute has appointed Elizabeth Andrews, a longtime legal and policy expert in Virginia, as the inaugural Environmental Sustainability and Resilience Practitioner Fellow.
Andrews will collaborate with community groups to continue her work on climate resilience, connect with Indigenous peoples and communities, provide law and policy analysis
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Va. A.G. Miyares Announces $35 Million Settlement With Leasing Company Tempoe, LLC
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2023:
Attorney General Jason Miyares today announced a settlement with Tempoe, LLC that resolves a multistate investigation into Tempoe's advertising and leasing to consumers through retailers across the nation. The multistate investigation, which included 41 states and the District of Columbia, revealed that Tempoe's marketing and sales practices often misled consumers to b
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Va. A.G. Miyares Warns Financial Firms Over ESG Collusion
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023:
Attorney General Jason Miyares today joined a 22-state coalition of attorneys general warning the Net Zero Financial Service Providers Alliance (NZFSPA) that their coordinated commitment to the ESG (environmental, social, and governance) agenda may violate state and federal antitrust and consumer protection laws.
The NZFSPA is a cooperative syndicate of financial serv
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Va. Gov. Youngkin Delivers on Promises and Signs Virginia State Budget
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023:
Governor Glenn Youngkin today signed the Virginia State Budget, delivering on promises made to all Virginians to lower the cost of living by providing an additional billion dollars in tax relief, restoring excellence in education by empowering parents and investing in our students and supporting law enforcement.
"This budget is the result of what we can accomplish when we put p
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Va. Gov. Youngkin: Advanced Materials Manufacturer to Expand in Virginia
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2023:
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Hermes Abrasives USA, the U.S. subsidiary of Germany-based Hermes Abrasives and a global leader in supplying industrial abrasive materials to support production finish, will invest $5.6 million to expand in the City of Virginia Beach, integrating new production lines to increase capabilities. The company will return its narrow belt pr
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Va. National Guard: 1173rd Conducts Real-World Transportation Mission in Pennsylvania
CHAMBERSBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- The Virginia National Guard issued the following news:
By Mike Vrabel, Virginia National Guard Public Affairs
Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Virginia Beach-based 1173rd Transportation Company, 1030th Transportation Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group conducted a transportation and storage reform mission during their annual training July 9-21, 2023, at the Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
After traveling via co
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Va. National Guard: Goodwin Goes With the Flow, Reaches Top Warrant Officer Rank
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- The Virginia National Guard issued the following news:
By Sgt. 1st Class Terra C. Gatti, Virginia National Guard Public Affairs Office
This year, Chief Warrant Officer 5 DJuana Goodwin became the first African American woman to ever attain the top warrant officer rank in the Virginia Army National Guard. Over nearly 40 years, she's gone with the flow, taken care of Soldiers, forged indelible friendships, beaten breast cancer and become a mainstay in the organiza
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VCU: Welcome to the Ramily
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
By Mary Kate Brogan, Brian McNeill, Olivia Trani, Joan Tupponce, Leila Ugincius and Dina Weinstein
When you ask students why they chose Virginia Commonwealth University, many cite its diversity. And when you ask new Rams what they most look forward to, "meeting new people" is a common response. Bottom line? The mix of people and their varied backgrounds, lived experiences and aspirations is at the hear
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VIRGINIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: MAJORITY PROJECT LAYS OUT THE CONSEQUENCES IF MAGA EXTREMISTS GET TOTAL CONTROL
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release:
With 10-days until early vote begins and 8-weeks until the election, a new Majority Project digital advertisement lays out the consequences if MAGA Republicans take total control of state government: taking away our rights and putting the middle class at risk. The Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses recently released a joint memo outlining the battlefield and key strategies for 2023.
The
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Virginia Tech: Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities Wraps Up Busy Summer Construction Season
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 14 (TNSres) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus has been experiencing a high volume of upgrades and additions to meet the needs of an evolving campus community. These projects prepare the physical campus for the future and champion the university's strategic plan using priorities from the Campus Master Plan.
The Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities' campus planning and capital financing team has been
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Virginia Tech: Federal Work-Study Unlocks Opportunity for Students in Financial Need
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 14 (TNSres) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
What exactly is federal work-study? That's what Mieraf Teshome wondered when she saw her financial aid offer to Virginia Tech. On paper, the program was equivalent to $4,000 of aid per year, but Teshome had never even heard of it.
After a conversation with the Office of University Scholarships and Financial Aid, she signed up. Now, the junior in cybersecurity management and analytics in the Pamplin College of B
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Virginia Tech: Medical School Awarded Grants for Enhancing Health Systems Science in Both Medical and Residency Education
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
Health systems science is an emerging field that focuses on how care is delivered, how health professionals collaborate, and how the health system can improve patient care and health care delivery. The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM) is a leader in both its education and its research in health systems science. Both are evident in two recently awarded grants from the American Medical Association to stud
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Virginia Tech: Poor Infrastructure and Rising Sea Levels Exacerbated Flooding in Libya, Says Expert
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 14 (TNSres) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
Thousands of people are dead and at least 10,000 missing after devastating flooding in Libya. The Mediterranean storm brought heavy rains to the northeastern part of the country, already crumbling from more than a decade of conflict.
"Although Storm Daniel caused the devastating flood, a combination of factors exacerbated the nation's vulnerability to natural hazards, resulting in enormous casualties," says Vi
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Virginia Tech: Rising Tech and Business Leaders to Gather for Unique Humanities Executive Program
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
They hail from Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing, and fields that focus on media management, business security, criminal justice reform, and higher education.
Next week, a group of 11 rising leaders will gather at Virginia Tech for an opportunity to see leadership through a unique lens -- the humanities.
The Institute for Leadership in Technology, a year-long humanities education program, one of few in the country, begins Sept
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Virginia Tech: Tim Sands, David Calhoun Join Greater Washington Partnership Board
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
The Greater Washington Partnership announced the addition of two distinguished board partners, Virginia Tech President Tim Sands and David Calhoun, Boeing's chief executive office and the vice rector of the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
Calhoun and Sands joined the partnership amid the organization's sharpened focus on skills and talent initiatives that aim to bridge the gap between the business and academic communit
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Virginia Tech: Undergraduate Students SURF Into Research This Summer
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 14 (TNSres) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
Past the lush lawns, blooming flower beds, and Hokie Stone buildings are thousands of people conducting world-class research. Among them are undergraduate students who are learning to be the research scientists of tomorrow.
This summer, nine undergraduate students were paired with Fralin Life Sciences Institute-affiliated faculty mentors from May 20-July 26 as part of the Fralin Summer Undergraduate Research Fe
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VMI Holds Model NATO Simulation
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news:
A model NATO simulation was held at Virginia Military Institute recently, where 32 cadets spent the day representing the various NATO member countries and solving a problem through negotiations. The event was hosted by the Department of International Studies and Political Science in collaboration with NATO's Allied Command Transformation (ACT) headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia.
NATO is the shortened name f
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W.Va. Gov. Justice Announces New Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2023:
Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Fusion Center (WVFC) today announced the launch of the new "YOU CAN" initiative aimed at stopping human trafficking in West Virginia.
"We are going to attack this problem together and work to stop these bad actors and this immoral behavior in our state," Gov. Justice said. "It's time for all West Virginians, all our agencies, and
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W.Va. Gov. Justice Appoints Jeff Campbell to 46th District Seat in House of Delegates
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2023:
Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed Jeff Campbell, of Lewisburg, to the West Virginia House of Delegates 46th District which covers part of Greenbrier and Pocahontas counties.
Campbell fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Mike Honaker who resigned to take a position with the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security. Campbell will serv
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William & Mary Law Dean A. Benjamin Spencer Consults for McGuireWoods as Of Counsel
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
William & Mary Law School dean and professor A. Benjamin Spencer has become affiliated with McGuireWoods as Of Counsel. In this role, Dean Spencer will consult with firm lawyers and clients on pending legal matters and work on learning initiatives and client development opportunities.
Dean Spencer is well-known in the legal community as a former law professor at the University of Virginia, Harvard, Was
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WVU Engineers Study How to Pull Carbon Out of Building Air to Make Methanol
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Sept. 14 (TNSres) -- West Virginia University issued the following news:
Researchers at West Virginia University have taken the first steps toward developing technology that can capture carbon dioxide in the air and use it for eco-friendly manufacturing of methanol. The process they have begun modeling -- which involves pulling air from buildings -- could increase the sustainable supply of methanol, one of the world's most extensively used raw materials, while removin
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