Wednesday - December 4, 2024
*Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Thursday November 07, 2024 ( 20 items )  

AIA Congratulates President-Elect Trump, Emphasizes Continued Partnership for American Leadership in Aerospace and Defense
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 6 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association issued the following news release: Arlington, Va. Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today released the following statement on the 2024 election: "The Aerospace Industries Association congratulates President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Vance on their election. Our nation's greatest achievements from putting man on the moon to breaking the sound barrier are the r  more

American Bankruptcy Institute: October Total Bankruptcy Filings Increased 16 Percent Over 2023
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 7 (TNSres) -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release: Total bankruptcy filings were 47,104 in October 2024, a 16 percent increase from the October 2023 total of 40,674, according to data provided by Epiq AACER, the leading provider of U.S. bankruptcy filing data. Individual bankruptcy filings totaled 44,522 in October 2024, also registering a 16 percent increase from the October 2023 38,278 filing total. There were 27,358 individual chapt  more

American Bridge 21st Century: Virginia Rejects MAGA Extremist Hung Cao
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- American Bridge 21st Century, an organization that says it focuses on holding Republicans accountable and helps deliver Democratic victories, issued the following news release: Virginians resoundingly rejected MAGA extremist Hung Cao. In the weeks leading up to Election Day, Cao lagged in the polls because of his controversial stances on key issues such as abortion and health care, as well as disparaging remarks about rural Virginians, whom he has referred to as "podunk."   more

Appealing to voters through podcasts, expert explains advantages
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Former and future President Donald Trump eschewed traditional means of reaching out to potential voters such as multiple debates on national networks but made appearances on new media outlets not specifically focused on news, such as the Joe Rogan podcast. Vice President Kamala Harris also made appeals to voters on podcasts like those of Charlamagne Tha God, Howard Stern, and "Call Me Daddy." "The U.S. media ecosystem is   more

ATA Congratulates President Trump on Reelection
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 6 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations issued the following news release: American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear issued the following statement today on the election of Donald Trump to serve as the 47th President of the United States: "We congratulate President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance on their victory and look forward to working with their transition team and new administration in the day  more

ATA, ATA ACTION COMMENT ON PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULTS, URGE POLICYMAKERS TO ACT SWIFTLY BEFORE YEAR END TO EXTEND TELEHEALTH FLEXIBILITIES
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following statement on Nov. 6, 2024: * * * WASHINGTON, D.C., NOVEMBER 6, 2024 - In response to today's early morning results of the historic 2024 presidential election, with a majority of electoral college votes going to former President Donald Trump as its 47th president, the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) and ATA Action issued the following statement: "President-elect Trump and his administration were s  more

AUSA Podcast Features Veteran Entrepreneur, AER
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 6 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: In November, the Association of the U.S. Army's "Army Matters" podcast will feature a veteran entrepreneur who's looking to help others, and Army Emergency Relief's role in aiding soldiers facing financial crises. First up, on Nov. 6, is an episode titled "This Army Vet Wants to Fund Your Business." After leaving the Army in 2010, Tim Hsia wasn't sure what to do next, but he  more

Ceremonies and public events commemorate Veterans Day
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: As Veterans Day approaches, Virginia Tech is honored to celebrate the service, dedication, and sacrifices of our nation's veterans and military members with commemorative gatherings and other special events. Join us as we pay tribute to our veterans and reaffirm our commitment to those who have defended our freedom. Corps of Cadets Ceremony Nov. 11, 10:30-11:05 a.m., War Memorial Chapel and Pylons The Virginia Tech Corp  more

Child Care Aware of America Urges Incoming Administration and Congress to Strengthen Child Care
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- Child Care Aware of America, an organization that works with more than 400 child care resource and referral agencies to ensure that families have access to quality, affordable child care, issued the following statement on Nov. 6, 2024: * * * With news that the Associated Press has named Donald Trump the winner of the 2024 Presidential Election, Susan Gale Perry, Chief Executive Officer at Child Care Aware of America, issued the following statement: Election res  more

Construction accident on campus
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: At approximately 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, one construction worker died, and another was injured as a result of a fall at the wind tunnel renovation project adjacent to the former Randolph Hall located on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus. Because campus construction sites are under the control of the contractor, the two workers involved are not university employees, and the incident remains under investigation, the univ  more

Dr. Virginia Howard of UAB to receive the 2024 Population Research Prize
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 6 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Embargoed until 7 a.m. CT/8 a.m. ET, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 DALLAS, Nov. 6, 2024 Virginia J. Howard, Ph.D., FAHA, distinguished professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in Birmingham, Alabama, will receive this year's Population Research Prize at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2024. The meeting, Nov. 16-18, 2024, in Chicago, is a premier gl  more

Erdogan Kiran honored at international conference for pioneering contributions to supercritical fluids
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Many professors have an impact on the students who pass through their classrooms and labs, but there are some professors who make an impact on students they have never even met. Erdogan Kiran, the Alexander F. Giacco Professor of Chemical Engineering, is one of those professors. As an internationally recognized researcher, Kiran has over 40 years of experience in the area of supercritical fluids and their impact on polym  more

Experts react to 2024 election results
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Despite the expectation that the results of the 2024 presidential election might not be known for a while, former president Donald Trump won enough swing states to reclaim the presidency by Wednesday morning. Republicans also won the Senate, though close races that will decide the House of Representatives may well not be called for days. Virginia Tech political experts Cayce Myers and Farida Jalalzai offer their reactions  more

Hampton University Appoints Three Industry Titans to Board of Trustees
HAMPTON, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- Hampton University issued the following news: * * * Influential Leaders in Public Policy, DEI, and Economics Set to Drive Strategic Growth and Innovation * * * Hampton University is proud to announce the appointment of three accomplished professionals to its Board of Trustees, further fortifying the institution's strategic vision. Attorney Michele Lawrence Jawando, alumna and senior vice president at Omidyar Network; Melonie Parker, alumna and chief DEI officer   more

Independent Women's Voice: Under Governor-Elect Morrisey, West Virginia Will Be The Next State To Advance The Women's Bill of Rights Legislative Package
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Independent Women's Voice, an organization that fights for policy solutions for women, issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, WV -- Independent Women's Voice (IWV) applauds Patrick Morrisey on his gubernatorial win in West Virginia and looks forward to working with him to advance our Women's Bill of Rights legislative package in the state in 2025. As Attorney General, Morrisey consistently took a stand for women's rights and equal opportunity. In 2023, Morris  more

Radford University Launches Tartan Transfer Program, Expanding Opportunities for Virginia Community College Students
RADFORD, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- Radford University issued the following news release: Radford University is excited to announce the launch of the Tartan Transfer program, a new initiative designed to streamline the transfer process for students from eight Virginia Community College System (VCCS) schools. This program will create an accessible pathway for community college students seeking to continue their education and earn a bachelor's degree at Radford. The university is the only four-year pu  more

Ram Fridges Will Provide Fresh Produce and Other Perishable Foods to VCU Students
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * In 2021, VCU alum Taylor Scott started RVA Community Fridges. That inspired VCU professor John Jones' most recent effort to ease food insecurity. * * * By Catherine Brown, Office of Development and Alumni Relations About one in three Virginia Commonwealth University students experience food insecurity. Ram Pantry has helped feed these students for the past decade, first from its location in Unive  more

Taking a shot at shaping the future of medicine
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: When Tara Menon was in high school, she was interested in a career in journalism and looking for ways to break in with national publications. She developed a freelance story pitch that she thought would be a good fit for The Huffington Post, and boldly reached out directly to founder Arianna Huffington. "I may have been a little naive and didn't really think about the chain of command, but she actually replied and conne  more

Virginia Tech employees recognized for their military service
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Each year, Virginia Tech recognizes employees who served their country as members of the military. Approximately 342 employees who self-identify as military veterans will receive a gift of appreciation this year. Each veteran will receive an invitation to the university's Veterans Day events along with a Virginia Tech insulated tumbler gift, hand delivered by members of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. "This ongoing pa  more

Virginia Tech selected to lead $11.6 million research study for industrial decarbonization in the Roanoke Valley
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management has selected Virginia Tech to lead a feasibility research study for developing a regional carbon dioxide storage complex in the Roanoke Valley. The project, dubbed Project CARDINAL, would prevent an estimated 50 million metric tons of carbon from going into the atmosphere in the next three decades. A research team led by Virginia Tech will be fund  more