BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Virginia Tech researchers are helping the dream of a home with a white picket fence get a fresh new face and a new price tag. With a $1.1 million grant from Virginia Housing, an organization dedicated to providing affordable housing for the commonwealth, experts in Virginia Tech's College of Engineering and the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design are partnering to build more affordable homes, and they are using a 3  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 20 -- The American Apparel and Footwear Association issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) today sent a letter to President Joseph R. Biden urging the U.S. government to significantly expand efforts to protect international shipping lanes in the Red Sea from Houthi terrorism. AAFA simultaneously sent a letter urging both the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alli  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Nov. 20 (TNSres) -- The American Association of Tissue Banks issued the following news: AATB is pleased to announce the publication of "Real-World Data to Improve Organ and Tissue Donation Policies: Lessons Learned from the Tissue and Organ Donor Epidemiology Study (TODES)," co-led by AATB's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Melissa Greenwald. This HHS-sponsored study, conducted between 2012 and 2016, had three primary goals: * To develop a framework for the standardized collection  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 18 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association issued the following news release: Arlington, Va Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning last week sent a letter to congressional leadership, urging them to use their end-of-year legislative sessions to pass key priorities, including the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), reverse a harmful research and development (R&D) tax law, and pass the 12 regular appropriations   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 19 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association issued the following news release: Arlington, Va. The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), the leading voice representing the American aerospace and defense industry, today announced that Marta Hernandez, currently the Senior Director of Communications, has been promoted to Vice President of Communications, effectively immediately. "Marta is one of the most effective communicators in advocating for o  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 19 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association issued the following news release: Arlington, Va. Today, the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) released the AI Flight Plan, a first-of-its-kind document outlining comprehensive best practices for the governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) use for aerospace. "Advanced technology has always been the driving force behind the aerospace industry, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents its latest  more

RESTON, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- The American College of Radiology issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2024: * * * Assess-AI Will Help Ensure the Effective Performance of AI Technology in Radiological Care * * * Today, the American College of Radiology(R) (ACR(R)) launched Assess-AI , the world's first artificial intelligence (AI) quality registry designed to monitor ongoing performance of an array of imaging AI algorithms in real world clinical settings. Assess-AI is the newest ACR N  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 20 -- The American Society of Travel Advisors issued the following news release: * * * Court Ruling Provides Relief to Travel Businesses, Reverting Overtime Thresholds to 2019 Levels. * * * The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) welcomes a significant legal victory for its members and the broader travel community. On November 15, 2024, the federal district court hearing the case of State of Texas v. U.S. Department of Labor, et al. issued an order invalidat  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release on Nov 19, 2024: In response to news that the U.S. Army awarded the Short Range Reconnaissance Tranche 2 (SRR T2) Program of Record to Teal Drones, Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) President and CEO Michael Robbins made the following statement: "Congratulations to the Teal Drones team, and their parent company, Red Cat Holdings - well done!   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 19 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations issued the following news release: Measure of Trucking Activity Up in Three of Past Four Months Trucking activity in the United States rose modestly in October, according to the American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index, the third increase since July. *** Original text here: https://www.trucking.org/news-insights/ata-truck-tonnage-index-rose-12-october  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 18 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations issued the following news release: Today, following President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he is nominating former Congressman Sean Duffy to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation, American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear released the following statement: "During his time in the House, Sean Duffy was focused on issues facing our industry and supported pro-trucking pol  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 20 -- The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: The Atlantic coastal states of New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia have scheduled hearings to gather public input on the Draft Addendum VII to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Spiny Dogfish, which considers potential measures to maintain consistency with the federal Fishery Management Plan in response to the proposed rule to implement Spiny Dogfish Framewo  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Virginia Tech is nearing the completion of its long-term campus utilities planning, aiming to create a road map that aligns utility systems with the university's strategic vision and goals outlined in the Climate Action Commitment. At its November quarterly meeting, the Board of Visitors' Building and Grounds Committee received an update on these efforts, which support the maintenance and advancement of the university's   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Nov. 20 -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following news on Nov. 19, 2024: * * * AG's suit against EarnIn could benefit payday lenders * * * Today, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed suit against earned wage access (EWA) provider EarnIn, which enables workers to access a portion of their already-earned wages in between pay periods. Despite the fact that EWA products do not carry an interest  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following news on Nov. 18, 2024: * * * Agency Will Seek a Breakup, Bloomberg Reports * * * Today, Bloomberg reported that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is preparing to propose aggressive remedies in its antitrust case against Google's search distribution deals. According to Bloomberg, these remedies include forcing Google to sell off Chrome; allowing web  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Nov. 19 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation issued the following news release: Today, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources unanimously voted the Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act (S.2620) out of committee. Introduced in July 2023 by Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), the legislation would create a Chesapeake National Recreation Area (CNRA). The CNRA would designate a collection of new and existing parks and protected lands along the Chesapeake Bay and its t  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 19 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America issued the following news release: Texas and Alaska Top Lists of Numerical and Percentage 12-Month Gains, While New York and Oregon Lag; Louisiana Posts Highest Number and Percent of Monthly Increases, While Florida and Iowa Have Worst Losses Construction employment increased in 41 states in October from a year earlier, while 33 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 19 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release: * * * Law enforcement cautioned against reforms, but nine-year analysis shows reform had no measurable effect on crime or arrests. * * * ARLINGTON, Va.--A study just published in Criminal Justice Review answers an important question for New Mexicans: Did reforming civil forfeiture make them less safe? That study of nine years of crime data found that, no, crime did not rise when law enforcem  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 19 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: The Army needs soldiers who are physically and spiritually healthy to perform the demanding missions required of them, said retired Maj. Gen. Tom Solhjem, the former Army chief of chaplains. In a Nov. 13 Noon Report webinar hosted by the Association of the U.S. Army, Solhjem said readiness has "both a very deeply spiritual component ... and a very physical component. We've g  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Nov. 19 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news: BUCKHANNON, West Virginia West Virginia Wesleyan College Campus Life has opened a gender-inclusive learning community for students. The learning community is a space for students who identify with the LGTBQ+ community and learning space that fosters security for those in the community. The learning community moved to a different residence hall this year due to the need for a more accessible space. W  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Nov. 20 (TNSres) -- The Northern Virginia Technology Council issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2024: * * * Survey of 82 Northern Virginia Companies Underscores Region's Tech Opportunity and How it Is Poised for Continued Growth * * * The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) today announced the findings of a groundbreaking study of top technology executives in Northern Virginia. The findings highlight the region's position as one of the nation's leading t  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: During the month of November, the Office for Equity and Accessibility team is encouraging all protected veterans to self-identify through Hokie Team or their own human resources office. Self-identification allows Virginia Tech to recognize and support our veterans and supports strategic efforts to create and maintain diversity within faculty and staff. As part of this effort, we are highlighting some of our veterans who p  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 20 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following Q&A on Nov. 19, 2024, with anthropology professor and author Rebecca Gibson: * * * Anthropology professor connects past and present to explore biases and misconceptions that still influence modern health care. * * * By Sian Wilkerson More than a decade ago, Virginia Commonwealth University author Rebecca Gibson got the wrong book in the mail. It was a mistake that changed the course of her life. G  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- JEDEC Solid State Technology Association issued the following news release: JEDEC(R) Solid State Technology Association, the global leader in the development of standards for the microelectronics industry, today announced the publication of JESD230G: NAND Flash Interface Interoperability Standard. JESD230G introduces speeds of up to 4800 MT/s, as compared to 400 MT/s in the first version of JESD230 published in 2011. Also, JESD230G adds a separate Command/Address  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 20 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: By Camille Norton On October 18, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) selected 38 projects across 42 states and Washington, D.C., to receive up to $2 billion in investment through the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program. The projects were selected through two of the GRIP Programs: The Grid Resilience Utility and Industry Grants, which aim to support activit  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 20 -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: With the end of the year quickly approaching, so too is December 20, the latest deadline for Congress to extend government funding to avoid a shutdown. Congressional leaders continue to debate a path forward, mulling whether to attempt to pass full-year appropriations bills, or another continuing resolution (CR) into the new year. The current, December 20 deadline was set w  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Nov. 20 -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors issued the following joint statement on Nov. 19, 2024, with two organizations: * * * American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) President and CEO David Chavern and National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA)--Nevada Political Action Committee Chair Jarod Morgan issued the following joint statement on the best interest annuity rule approved recently by the Legislative Review Commit  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 20 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials issued the following news: By Ed Carley The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources awarded $2.75 million to municipalities across the state to reduce carbon emissions, lower energy consumption, and enhance municipal energy efficiency. This funding combines $1.5 million from the federal Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program with an additional $1.25 million from Rhode Island's Regional Greenh  more

DUBLIN, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- New River Community College issued the following news release: New River Community College has been awarded a grant of more than $358,000 to support student nurses at NRCC. The Earn to Learn Nursing Education Acceleration Program grant was awarded to NRCC by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), Office of Health Equity to address critical workforce shortages for nurses across the Commonwealth. NRCC's award was part of a larger $4.5 million grant program that wi  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 20 -- The National Science Teaching Association issued the following news release: MCLEAN, Va.--November 19, 2024-- The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), in conjunction with the Children's Book Council (CBC), has released its annual list of "Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12: 2025." The list represents the best science trade books published in 2024 for kindergarten through 12th grade students, with criteria including captivating stories, com  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, W. Va. -Cancer patients, survivors and advocates are marking the American Cancer Society's 48th annual Great American Smokeout(r) by calling on elected officials across the state to do more to reduce tobacco use. The Great American Smokeout is a day for people who use tobacco to create a plan to quit. The following is a statement from Doug Hogan, governmen  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 20 -- The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) issued the following news release: The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is inviting a second round of public review and comments on revisions to the ANSI/APSP/ICC-5 2011 (R2022) American National Standard for Residential Inground Swimming Pools. The standard in development will be the PHTA/ICC-5 St  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 20 -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation issued the following news: * * * Hookah culture and its misconceptions * * * Hookah lounges may seem like a harmless social activity--but what looks like a unique and relaxing atmosphere on the outside can lead to significant health problems down the road. Hookah lounges have grown popular in recent years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2.6 million U.S. adults used hookah, water pipes or pipes in 20  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 20 -- Argentum, an association that operates senior living communities, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: * * * Developed by Argentum, ASHA, LeadingAge, NCAL and NARA, Resource Provides IPC Recommendations for Assisted Living Sector * * * Washington, DC - The Quality in Assisted Living Collaborative (QALC) today releases Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines for Assisted Living Communities, a new resource documenting recommended approaches o  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Virginia Tech's growing research portfolio, fueled by federally sponsored projects and robust partnerships, was highlighted during the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors' quarterly board meeting this week in Blacksburg. During Tuesday's Finance and Resource Management Committee meeting, Virginia Tech Senior Vice President and Chief Research and Innovation Officer Dan Sui shared with the board that university's externally fu  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Federally sponsored projects and robust partnerships have fueled Virginia Tech's continued growth in research and the setting of a new goal $600 million in externally funded expenditures by fiscal year 2029. On Tuesday, members of the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors were briefed on the status of the university's diverse research portfolio and contributing factors to this upward trending trajectory. "Externally funded e  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 20 -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: Leading retailers applaud the Senate Judiciary Committee for holding a much-needed hearing today entitled "Breaking the Visa-Mastercard Duopoly: Bringing Competition and Lower Fees to the Credit Card System." "Americans have had enough. Inflation and higher costs are hurting families while Wall Street banks and credit card networks are raking in astounding profits. It's   more

HERNDON, Virginia, Nov. 20 -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news: * * * The RV Industry Association's Government Affairs department has been advocating for the passage of the EXPLORE Act, including during this year's Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill. The EXPLORE Act (H.R. 6492) provides additional tools to directly address RV industry and outdoor recreation. This legislation provides technical and financial assistance to gateway community campgrounds to help respond to unprece  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Six Virginia Tech researchers are among their field's most cited in the world. Wenjing Lou, Walid Saad, Linsey Marr, Lina Quan, Kwok-Leung Tsui, and Viswanath Venkatesh have been named to the 2024 Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers list for demonstrating significant influence in their fields or across multiple fields through the publication of multiple highly cited papers during the last decade. This group of highly cite  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Did you know that November is National Pet Diabetes Month? Diabetes is a chronic disorder that prevents your pet from properly producing or using insulin, a hormone that helps the body convert glucose (sugar) into energy. Because a diabetic pet's cells don't receive the right amount of glucose, diabetes impacts all body systems. How common is diabetes in cats and dogs? "Unfortunately, because of the human obesity prob  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 20 (TNSres) -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: Ten years ago, when Gunnar Brolinson, DO, launched VCOM's first-ever research retreat, he didn't know that the retreat would continue to grow--just as the College itself has. Yet, with the help of many hands across the last decade, the College recently hosted its 10th retreat, welcoming researchers from all four campuses, plus partners including government agencies, universitie  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 20 (TNSres) -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: Gunnar Brolinson, DO, VCOM's vice president for research, is the principal investigator on a research project that has recently been funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The grant is $2.17 million over five years and the project is a collaboration with Pamela VandeVord, PhD, who heads up the Traumatic Nerve Technologies (TNT) Lab and Jennifer Munson, PhD, in the D  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Virginia Tech's commitment to sustainability has earned international recognition, placing the university in the top 10 percent of the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. The university's work in categories such as the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger earned it a No. 32 global ranking, driven by agricultural innovations that promote sustainable productivity growth and efforts to reduce  more