SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * 20 Wonderful Nurseries Farmworkers Seek to Join Federal Challenge to Biased Pro-Union Boss California Agricultural Labor Law Filing: UFW union-backed law sweeps workers into union via coercive 'card check' scheme and imposes forced dues in violation of First Amendment Bakersfield, CA (February 5, 2025) - A group of 20 employees of food and drink company Wonderful Nur  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * 2025 Academy Award front-runners: Experts provide context, dissect controversies More stories from the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design More stories from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences The slate of contenders for the 2025 Oscars for Best Picture produced some unexpected front runners among the expected candidates. Musical "Emilia Perez," a Netflix original, led in total number of nomina  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Alaska Applauds Interior Secretary Burgum's Efforts to Unleash Alaskan Energy Potential # Feb 5, 2025 by AFP ANCHORAGE, AK - On his first day in office, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum outlined his key initiatives, including a plan to unleash American energy starting in the Last Frontier. Burgum's Secretary's Order 3422 directs the Department to prioritize  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * After Crossover Day, Here Are the Gun Safety Bills That Are One Step Closer to Reaching Governor Youngkin's Desk RICHMOND, Va. - After crossover day, the day that marks the midway point of this year's Virginia legislative session, dozens of gun safety bills are headed to their second chamber of passage, meaning that they are one step closer to being on Governor Youngkin's desk. For t  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * America's Public Television Stations Elect Board Officers and Trustees WASHINGTON - February 5, 2025 - America's Public Television Stations (APTS) today announced the election of its board leaders and board members. * Dolores Fernandez Alonso, President and CEO of South Florida PBS in Miami, Florida, has been elected Chair. * Adrienne Fairwell, President and CEO of South Carolina Edu  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission issued the following news release: * * * American Lobster Board Initiates Draft Addendum XXXII to Repeal Gauge and Escape Vent Measures of Addendum XXVII Arlington, VA - The Commission's American Lobster Management Board initiated Draft Addendum XXXII to Amendment 3 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for American Lobster. The Addendum will consider repealing all Addendum XXVII measures pertaining to gauge an  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 5 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Augusta communities speak out against Solvay chemical plant expansion Augusta, GA -- Residents, environmental organizations, and members of local faith communities joined a virtual hearing last night held by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to convey concerns about a chemical plant's plans to significantly expand its operations and drast  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release: * * * Aviation Coalition Underscores Commitment to Safety Our country is mourning after the unthinkable loss of the passengers and crews of Flight 5342, PAT 25 and Med Jets Flight 056. The entire aviation community is united in our grief and our commitment to taking action to ensure accidents like these never happen again. We never take safety for granted, and we never will. Aviatio  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 [Category: Electronic Products] -- The Consumer Technology Association posted the following news release: * * * Broadband and Utility Leaders Unite to Boost Energy Efficiency of Home Internet Devices The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) (r), NCTA - The Internet & Television Association (NCTA), Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), broadband internet service providers, and device manufacturers today announce an extension of the award-winning "Voluntary Agreement" to i  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 5 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Cancellation of National Nature Assessment Underscores Threats to Science, Nature WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The cancellation of the U.S. National Nature Assessment, whose first order draft was in the process of being developed, highlights the threats facing science-based decision making and a concerning shift in how the new administration will approach nature and its vit  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Children's National Hospital, Virginia Tech expand research partnership to advance pediatric health More stories from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine More stories from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC Children's National Hospital and Virginia Tech are expanding their research partnership, building on a successful collaboration established in 2019. This partnership will advance pedia  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * College of Visual and Performing Arts Launches Initiative to Renovate Center for the Arts By Kirstin Franko George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) announces the public launch of the Give Voice initiative, a $35 million fundraising effort to renovate and modernize the Center for the Arts into a state-of-the-art venue. The Give Voice initiative is part of Mason Now: Powe  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In Two-Thirds Of Metro Areas Between December 2023 & 2024, As Firms Remain Worried Amid Tight Labor Conditions Wed, 02/05/2025 - 11:59 Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, Texas and Anchorage, Alaska Have Highest Number and Percentage of Job Gains over 12 Months, While New York City and Ithaca, N.Y. Experience Worst Job Losses C  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Destiny Haley's bridge experience editing a research journal More stories from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences The word "research" often generates a specific image: A lab, scientists, test tubes, and chemicals. Some might not envision a liberal arts student engaging in traditional research. Destiny Haley, along with other researchers in the Department of English at Virginia Tech, is working har  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * DHA Works to Ease Tricare West Region Transition In a letter to Tricare beneficiaries in the West Region, the director of the Defense Health Agency offered several steps to troubleshoot the transition to the new contractor, TriWest Healthcare Alliance. "My overriding focus is on you--our beneficiaries," Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland wrote in the Jan. 31 letter. "We have t  more

FAIRMONT, West Virginia, Feb. 6 -- Fairmont State University issued the following news: * * * Fairmont State University Announces Paul Steinhaus as New Chief Information Officer Fairmont State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Steinhaus as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). With more than three decades of experience in information technology management and strategic planning, Steinhaus brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to the institution. "Fairmont St  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * George Mason, men's head soccer coach Rich Costanzo agree to contract extension George Mason University and men's soccer head coach Rich Costanzo have agreed on a contract extension through the 2029 season, announced Assistant Vice President and Director of Athletics Marvin Lewis on Tuesday. Costanzo came to George Mason in 2022. After leading the Patriots to one of the most successful regular season  more

ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina, Feb. 6 -- Elizabeth City State University issued the following news: * * * Jasmine Jackson Changing the Game at ECSU: Balling Beyond the Court By Ganelle Z. Sutton Elizabeth City, N.C.--Jasmine Jackson isn't just a name you'll find on the Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) women's basketball roster; it's a name etched into the heart of the university's mission to inspire, lead and achieve. From the courts to the classrooms and beyond, this kinesiology majo  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- The National Apartment Association issued the following news release: * * * NAA and NMHC Statement on Secretary Turner's Confirmation to Lead HUD ARLINGTON, Va. | February 5, 2025 - Statement from National Apartment Association (NAA) President and CEO Bob Pinnegar and National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) President Sharon Wilson Geno on the confirmation of Secretary Scott Turner: "The National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multifamily Housi  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Naren Ramakrishnan honored as Association for Computing Machinery fellow More stories from the College of Engineering More stories from the Innovation Campus The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) has recognized Naren Ramakrishnan, the Thomas L. Phillips Professor of Engineering and director of the Sanghani Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics, as a fellow for his contributions to algori  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials issued the following news: * * * New Initiative Aims to Propel Advanced Nuclear Energy Projects Across Multiple States By Kelsey Jones Contact: Kelsey Jones, kjones@naseo.org WASHINGTON (February 5, 2025) - The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) launched the Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative (Initiative) today. The Initiative, directed by State Energy Offices, is led by the state co-c  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 5 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * NWF, NBC, Partners Launch "Come Together for Nature" Campaign Centered Around New Series 'The Americas' Narrated by Tom Hanks WASHINGTON, D.C. -- NBC, the National Wildlife Federation, and partners LG Electronics USA, AllTrails and Parks Project are launching the "Come Together for Nature" impact campaign aims to encourage viewers to reconnect with nature wherever   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * Postpartum Depression Discovery Opens Door to Blood Test, Earlier Treatment New postpartum depression research from the School of Medicine and Weill Cornell Medicine could lead to a blood test to identify women at risk and possibly even to a preventive treatment. The research suggests that pregnant women may have characteristic levels of certain molecules in their blood that can warn t  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * President Sands highlights Virginia Tech's growth, future in 2025 State of the University address More stories from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC More stories from the Innovation Campus A look at Virginia Tech's past decade, an analysis of the present, and a vision for the future served as the structure for President Tim Sands' annual State of the University address held Wednesday afternoon at  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Public health students learn about health care barriers while working with EMS More stories from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine On top of a full-time class schedule, some public health students at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine are volunteering their free time to the Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Roanoke County, and other rescue squads. The students are bridging the gap   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Rap takes center stage at Super Bowl When Kendrick Lamar takes the stage at Sunday night's halftime show, he will be making Super Bowl history. Fresh off a sweeping Grammys victory, Lamar is poised to become the first solo rap artist to headline the show. Lamar previously performed with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, and others in 2022 - the first year hip-hop took center stage at the show. Grammy-  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- The George Mason University's College of Health and Human Services issued the following news: * * * Researchers look at County-Level Social Vulnerability index and access to high-quality Medicare Advantage plans By Taylor Thomas Today, over half of Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, and that number is expected to rise. Keeping people healthy at all life stages requires access to needed health care services and prescription medic  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * UVA Health's Blue Ridge Poison Center Sees Drop in Opioid, THC Edibles Calls UVA Health's Blue Ridge Poison Center saw a significant drop in opioids cases and a smaller drop in THC edibles cases in 2024 compared with 2023, according to new data from the center. Calls related to opioids fell from 533 in 2023 to 414 in 2024, primarily because of a drop in cases among adults (458 in 2023   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Vice Provost for Undergraduate Academic Affairs Rachel Holloway to retire More stories from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences In 1989, Rachel Holloway joined Virginia Tech as a junior faculty member in communication. She stayed for 36 years. Now a beloved leader in Burruss Hall, Holloway will retire this summer as vice provost for undergraduate academic affairs, having left an indelible imprint on   more