ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 22 -- Americans for Prosperity issued the following statement on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * In response to Governor Shapiro's recent executive order creating the Office of Transformation and Opportunity, Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) State Director Emily Greene issued the following statement: "While AFP-PA is supportive of efforts to streamline certain permits through the newly created Office of Transformation and Opportunity, this executive order does not  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 21 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association issued the following news release: Arlington, Va. The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) honored Northrop Grumman Corporation Chair, Chief Executive Officer, and President Kathy Warden with the Voice of Industry Award at its fall 2024 Board of Governors meeting in DC. The Voice of Industry Award recognizes AIA advocates that utilize their platforms and make their voices heard in support of the industr  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 21 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Nov. 20, 2024: * * * Heston said the award recognizes the achievements of Enterprise Marketing and Communications, particularly the launch of the UNcommon brand platform for VCU and VCU Health. * * * By Brian McNeill The American Marketing Association and the AMA Foundation have named Grant Heston, vice president for Enterprise Marketing and Communications for Virginia Commonwealth University and VC  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 22 -- Americans for Prosperity issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * Yesterday, the Floyd County Circuit Court ruled that the repeal of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) is null and void. Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) State Director Tim Parrish released a statement upon the decision: "We applaud Governor Youngkin for his bold leadership and principled decision to remove Virginia from the Regional Gas and Greenhouse Initia  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Nov. 22 -- The American Muslims for Palestine issued the following news release: [WASHINGTON D.C., NOVEMBER 21, 2024] - American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) celebrates the International Criminal Court's (ICC) historic issuance of arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. These individuals are charged with war crimes, including the use of starvation as a method of warfare and crimes against humanity targeti  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 22 (TNSres) -- Arnold Ventures (formerly the Laura and John Arnold Foundation) issued the following news: With support from Arnold Ventures (AV), George Mason University professors Dr. Cynthia Lum and Dr. Christopher Koper will conduct a rigorous evaluation of auto theft and burglary investigations. Specifically, Dr. Lum and Dr. Koper will partner with two police departments in Virginia and Maryland to conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) that will evaluate the imp  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Nov. 22 -- The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators issued the following news release: In the load handling industry, where safety and competency are paramount, professional credentials come in various forms, including certifications, certificates, and qualifications. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they are quite different and not equal. Certification involves a thorough standardized assessment of knowledge, skills, and competencies   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Nov. 22 -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following news on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * Rule requires fintechs to comply with banking regulations * * * Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a controversial rule to bring a range of nonbank companies under formal federal supervision. The so-called 'larger participant' rule will require digital payment platforms and wallets to com  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Nov. 22 -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following news on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * Agency proposed sweeping set of remedies * * * Yesterday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) proposed a series of sweeping remedies in its ongoing antitrust case against Google, including forcing Google to sell off its Chrome browser and make its search index and algorithms available to competitors. "These proposed reme  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Nov. 21 -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following news on Nov. 20, 2024: * * * Mass Leads Act will drive up ticket prices for fans * * * Today, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed the Mass Leads Act, which includes a provision that will harm the ticket resale market, drive up prices for fans, and undercut market competition. As written, the provision enables primary ticket sellers to effe  more

TAKOMA PARK, Maryland, Nov. 22 -- The Chesapeake Climate Action Network issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: RICHMOND, VA - The Floyd County Circuit Court ruled today that Gov. Glenn Youngkin administration's decision to direct the Air Pollution Control Board to end Virginia's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative ("RGGI") was unlawful. The decision upholds the argument that environmental advocacy groups, activists, and lawmakers have been making for years: only  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 21 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The Navy veteran saw his wife's perseverance, and his Ph.D. in engineering marks another milestone in their journey. * * * By Leila Ugincius In 2016, Jonathan Lundquist had a great job, a great boss and a great deal of uncertainty about getting an undergraduate degree. He also has a great wife. "Sometimes we support each other directly, but we also strive to be a source of inspiration to each   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: A new study published in Nature Climate Change estimates that a 1-meter sea level rise by 2100 would affect over 14 million people and $1 trillion worth of property along the Southeast Atlantic coast, from Norfolk, Virginia, to Miami, Florida. The study assesses the cumulative impact of multiple climate-driven coastal hazards, including sea level rise, flooding, beach erosion, sinking land, and rising groundwater, all of  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 21 -- Communities in Schools issued the following news: This month we proudly spotlight one of our Communities In Schools(R) (CIS(R)) Licensed Partners, the National Indian Education Association (NIEA). Together, we are working to ensure that every student, regardless of background or circumstances, has access to the resources, opportunities, and relationships they need to thrive in school and life. Through this collaboration, we are driving positive change with NIEA's  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 22 -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release: SAN FRANCISCO--Can the government censor food labels that are factually true? Today, a customer and small business owner, and their attorneys from the Institute for Justice (IJ), filed an appeal asking the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn a lower court's decision dismissing a challenge to such censorship. Michelle Przybocki is a Las Vegas resident who suffers from serious stomach issues,   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 22 -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: Today, the Department of Justice suspended the Drug Enforcement Administration's controversial practice of having agents intercept travelers, interrogate them, and insist on searching their bags in what the agency calls "consensual encounters." That suspension comes on the heels of an Office of the Inspector General report, also issued today, that criticizes the practice and refers to s  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: [Charlottesville, VA] -- In a significant ruling, the Circuit Court of Floyd County ruled that the Youngkin administration acted unlawfully in its decision to withdraw Virginia from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Last summer, the Virginia Air Pollution Control Board approved a final regulation which unlawfully ended Virginia's participation in RGGI, a proven and effective program that cuts p  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: With the holidays right around the corner, now is the time to think through ways to refine and elevate your Thanksgiving meal. Virginia Tech culinary and hospitality expert David Yanisko shares tips and tricks to ensure that your celebration is a success. Create a stress-free holiday meal plan "The key word is plan. For Thanksgiving, give yourself most of the week to thaw a turkey if frozen (in the refrigerator), peel   more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Nov. 22 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Translational biology, medicine, and health doctoral student Mona Safari will gather preliminary data to better understand the cellular basis of treatment-resistant seizure disorders in children. * * * By Leigh Anne Kelley Mona Safari hoped that by enrolling in Virginia Tech's Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program she could merge her deep-r  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 22 (TNSres) -- The International Bottled Water Association issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: On America Recycles Day (ARD), the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) applauds the efforts of bottled water drinkers to "recycle right," as new research shows that PET bottled water containers are the most common drink container found in curbside recycling bins. The association encourages all consumers to remember the many benefits of always recyc  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Nov. 21 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation issued the following news release: A judge in Floyd County released his opinion November 20 stating that Virginia unlawfully withdrew from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a multi-state carbon emission reduction program that also provided much needed funding for energy efficiency and resilience programs in the Commonwealth. In 2023, the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) filed a lawsuit challenging Virginia Gov.  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Lina Quan, assistant professor of chemistry in the College of Science, was recently named a 2024 Early Career Research Program awardee by the U.S. Department of Energy. The award is set to distribute $875,000 over the course of five years to Quan's research and lab. Pioneering spintronics with chiral semiconductors Quan's research focuses on electron spin, a property that influences magnetic behavior and has the potenti  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Reach Living Learning Community only opened its doors to students this fall. But during that time, its first students have made close friendships and bonded over their shared interests in education and human services. Reach, which is housed in Slusher Hall, is a residential campus community that supports students who are pursuing or considering careers in education or human services. Living learning communities at Vi  more

RESTON, Virginia, Nov. 21 -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: Nacha today announced Stripe as a Preferred Partner for ACH Experience. This partnership recognizes Stripe's commitment to providing seamless, efficient ACH payments and underscores its role in helping businesses reduce costs, grow revenue and operate more effectively on a fully integrated platform. "Nacha is pleased to welcome Stripe as our newest Preferred Partner," sa  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * VMI brushes off concerns about visiting professor's link to anti-Israel proclamation * * * Virginia Military Institute (VMI) appeared unconcerned this week after a watchdog group approached it with worries regarding a visiting professor's ties to a proclamation accusing Israel of causing the events of Oct. 7, 2023. Accuracy in Media (AIM) President Adam Guillette visited VMI this week after learning Philip Crane, a vi  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: FLOYD, VA -- A judge ruled today Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin broke the law when he attempted to withdraw the state from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) climate program. As the judge's decision states, "the putative repeal of [RGGI] was beyond the statutory authority of the [Youngkin administration], and therefore unlawful and without effect." Youngkin has spent h  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Considered a monumental achievement in world literature, Nobel Prize winner Gabriel Garcia Marquez's novel "One Hundred Years of Solitude" has moved and astonished readers for decades. The Netflix adaptation of the book, which premieres Dec. 11, offers a new interpretation of this classic novel while raising questions as to whether the medium of television can do justice to a narrative that many consider to be unfilmable.  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Mona Safari hoped that by enrolling in Virginia Tech's Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program she could merge her deep-rooted passion for research with her commitment to advancing medical science. With an undergraduate degree in anesthesiology and several internships through Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Safari developed a foundation in clinical care and gained exposure to pediatric, neurol  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Nov. 22 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- On Wednesday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed an executive order that aims to protect the Duck River, an iconic waterway that is threatened by overdevelopment and more frequent, severe droughts. The river was listed as one of America's most endangered rivers earlier this year. Among other things, the order establishes the Duck River Watershed Pl  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 21 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations issued the following news release: The Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act passed the Senate unanimously early this morning, taking a crucial step closer to becoming law. The American Trucking Associations thanked Senators Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi), Jon Tester (D-Montana), Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska), and Angus King (I-Maine) for introducing the bill and moving it forward in the Senat  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 21 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: A "convergence" of adversaries is threatening global security, a development made more complex by the proliferation of battlefield technology and commercial disruptions, a senior Army officer said. Gen. Bryan Fenton, commanding general of U.S. Special Operations Command, said he sees the security environment through three lenses, the first of which is the volatile alliance f  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The annual gathering from the Global Education Office has become its own popular tradition on campus. * * * By Amelia Heymann An American tradition had a worldly flavor Tuesday night as Virginia Commonwealth University's Global Education Office hosted its annual Thanksgiving dinner for international students. From turkey and stuffing to mashed potatoes and green beans, international students a  more

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Nov. 22 -- West Liberty University issued the following news: Todd Cover, President and CEO of Belmont Savings Bank, will serve as keynote speaker for West Liberty University's (WLU) Fall Commencement Ceremony, taking place at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 14, in the Academic, Sports and Recreation Complex (ASRC). Cover, a distinguished alum of West Liberty University, graduated in 1998 with bachelor's degree in marketing and management. A passionate leader in the c  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 21 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations issued the following news release: From L to R: Amy Treece, Executive Director of Pardee Hospital Foundation, Phil Byrd, Immediate Past Chairman of the Trucking Cares Foundation, and Debbie Rouse, Pardee Hospital Foundation Board Member. The Trucking Cares Foundation, the trucking industry's charitable arm, donated $50,000 to the Pardee Hospital Foundation to support the organization's efforts to prov  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Nov. 22 (TNSres) -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: A research team at UVA Health is testing the potential of focused ultrasound to increase the immune response to immunotherapy in melanoma. UVA's work with focused ultrasound already has led to lifechanging new treatments for Parkinson's disease and essential tremor and pushed the technology to the forefront of medical research. UVA's new melanoma trial will evaluate the safety and e  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The esteemed English professor and Pulitzer Prize finalist retires after two decades at VCU, where his words and warmth endure. * * * By Joan Tupponce Not everyone can say they loved their job, but David Wojahn can. "I am someone who is grateful for having done exactly what I have wanted and in ways that a lot of other people don't get the opportunity to do," said Wojahn, who retired May 30 aft  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Nov. 21 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation issued the following news release: The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) celebrates a near record-breaking year for its oyster gardening program in Virginia as November marks Virginia Oyster Month. This comes as CBF joined partners to participate in the "Shellabration" in Hampton, as well as commemorated the five-year anniversary of the beloved barges that make up CBF's cutting-edge mobile oyster restoration center. All three developm  more

ETTRICK, Virginia, Nov. 22 -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * VSU is the first HBCU in the nation to offer a CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program specializing in trauma-informed care. * * * Virginia State University is proud to announce that its Master of Social Work (MSW) program has achieved full accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). This landmark achievement makes VSU the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Student organizations from 40 institutions across the nation, including Virginia Tech, convened to discuss important topics impacting diversity and inclusion in higher education on Oct. 5. The National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education, in partnership with the American Association of Colleges and Universities and the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Campus Centers, organized the Amplifying St  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: As demand for lithium-ion batteries to power cars, laptops, and cell phones has soared in recent years, the world has engaged in a fevered rush to find the raw materials needed to make the batteries. An increasing demand for lithium along with its chemical partners, cobalt and nickel could be difficult to meet. Enter the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), six of its national laboratories, and eight university partners, inc  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Erin O'Leary '92, DVM '04 Founder/Chief Medical Officer: Heal House Call Veterinarian in North Carolina How VMCVM equipped me for the 'real world'... VMCVM had some of the best professors I have ever encountered. I felt supported, made great friendships and relationships, and learned critical thinking skills to work through my patient's cases. Very thankful for my experience there. Best part of being a VMCVM alum...   more