ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- The American Apparel and Footwear Association issued the following news release: * * * AAFA Releases Version 25 Restricted Substance List to Support Rigorous Safety Standards February 6, 2025 | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the American Apparel & Footwear Association published the 25th edition of the Restricted Substance List (RSL). As an open-industry resource available to both AAFA members and the broader community, the RSL supports the industry by providing a refe  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 6 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Formalizes Command Assessment Program The Army has formally established the Command Assessment Program, a centralized screening program meant to strengthen the selection process for battalion and brigade commanders and other leadership positions. The Command Assessment Program offers "a true 360-degree assessment," former Army Secretary Christine Wormuth said du  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 6 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Cerrar la Oficina de Justicia Ambiental de la EPA "Seria un Grave Reves" WASHINGTON, D.C. -- El cierre de la Oficina de Justicia Ambiental y Derechos Civiles Externos de la Agencia de Proteccion Ambiental (EPA, por sus siglas en ingles), desharia decadas de esfuerzos no partidistas para abordar siglos de decisiones que descuidaron la vida y los medios de subsistenc  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- George Mason University issued the following 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: Power the P  more

FITCHBURG, Massachusetts, Feb. 7 -- Fitchburg State University issued the following news: * * * Community Read continues with look at history of prosthetics Fitchburg State University's Community Read of A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II (2020) by bestselling author and journalist Sonia Purnell continues this month with a look at the history of prosthetics. A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win W  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * For Extension Master Gardeners, community power is key to controlling invasive species Anyone with invasive plants or insects in their garden knows how frustrating these pests can be. You might spend hours removing the plants or squashing the insects, just to find more the next day. Controlling invasives can sometimes feel like a losing battle. Anne Marie Pfaff, a Rapidan River Extension Master Gardener with plen  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Feb. 7 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news on Feb. 4, 2025: * * * The expanded partnership will focus on accelerating discoveries in pediatric cancer. * * * Children's National Hospital and Virginia Tech are expanding their research partnership, building on a successful collaboration established in 2019. This partnership will advance pediatric health through innovative discoveries and therapies with an initial foc  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason's new visualization and virtual reality lab is changing how research is conducted By Pam Shepherd The oft-heard phrase "you had to be there" could disappear as the growth of virtual reality (VR) allows individuals to experience the world without ever leaving home. While the pandemic ushered in the era of Zoom classes and meetings--providing the opportunity to participate in classes or meetings   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- George Mason University issued the following 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 seasons in pr  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- The American Association of Tissue Banks issued the following news: * * * Join Us in Atlanta for the 2025 AATB Annual Meeting - Submit Your Session Proposals and Abstracts! Mark your calendars for the 2025 AATB Annual Meeting, which will take place October 12-15, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. This must-attend event will bring together professionals from across the tissue donation and transplantation community to connect, innovate, and advance meaningful progress. This yea  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Judge Upholds PSC Ruling in Eminent Domain Case, But Stays Construction of Speculative Private Railroad Pending Appeal ATLANTA --On Tuesday, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Craig Schwall upheld a ruling by the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) granting a private railroad company the state's eminent domain power to take land from several property owners in Sparta. Ho  more

FAIRMONT, West Virginia, Feb. 7 -- Fairmont State University issued the following news: * * * Middle College at Fairmont State University Expands Opportunities for West Virginia Teens in Foster Care Middle College at Fairmont State University - a unique dual-degree program for West Virginia teens who have experienced foster care - is introducing exciting updates to better serve current and future Middle College students. Middle College is a collaborative effort between KVC West Virginia, Fair  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2025: * * * NACDS: Texas Attorney General Paxton Rules Wisely on State PBM Reform's Enforceability NACDS says "flimsy PBM excuses are dwindling, and for Texans and more Americans help is on the way." National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) President and CEO Steven C. Anderson issued the following statement today, praising Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's vali  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * NARFE Files Suit to Preserve Merit-Based Civil Service NARFE has filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the district of D.C. to block the implementation of President Trump's Executive Order 14171 creating Schedule Policy/Career (or Schedule P/C, formerly known as Schedule F). Protect Democracy and Selendy Gay, PLLC, are representing NARFE and its co-plaintiff, the   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- The National Head Start Association issued the following news release: * * * Ongoing Issues Accessing Federal Grant Funds Continue to Impact Head Start Programs Washington, D.C.-Ten days after the temporary federal payment freeze, dozens of Head Start programs are continuing to face challenges drawing down approved grant funds. Though the cause of the problem is unclear, this has a significant impact on Head Start which relies on steady, predictable access to o  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- The Professional Services Council issued the following news release: * * * The U.S. Government Must Pay Its Bills Arlington, Va. (February 6, 2024) -- The Trump Administration's January 20 Executive Order (EO) 14169, "Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid," mandated a 90-day review of U.S. foreign development assistance. The EO halted all "new obligations and disbursements" until the review's results are available. Subsequent actions by the U.S.   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 7 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Feb. 5, 2025: * * * Nearly 8 in 10 Virginians support HBCU funding; 69% oppose university presidents serving on governing boards. * * * Today, the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University released findings on key policy issues from its latest Commonwealth Poll, conducted between Dec. 18, 2024, and Jan. 15, 2025. Abortion rights Over 60 pe  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 7 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Feb. 6, 2025: * * * A report from the Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium makes recommendations to improve preparation for school employees, such as targeted mental health resources and training. * * * By Sian Wilkerson With student mental health needs in PK-12 schools on the rise, a new study by a partnership of Richmond-area school districts and Virginia Commonwealth University's   more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 6 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Virginia Halas McCaskey dies at 102: NFL community mourns loss of Bears owner Chicago Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey died Thursday at the age of 102, the team announced. "While we are sad, we are comforted knowing Virginia Halas McCaskey lived a long, full, faith-filled life and is now with the love of her life on earth," the McCaskey family said in a statement. "She guided the Bear  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- The Water Research Foundation issued the following news release: * * * WRF Seeks Pre-Proposals for High-Priority Utility Research (Denver, CO) 02/06/25 - The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is now accepting pre-proposals for its matching research program, the Tailored Collaboration Program. The Tailored Collaboration Program provides an opportunity for WRF subscribers to partner with WRF on projects that address issues of interest to a significant subgroup of W  more