ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NH Fact Checks Reaching Higher: Universal School Choice Affordable and Within Reach # Feb 12, 2025 by AFP Manchester, New Hampshire --Today the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy released new research that throws cold water on the claim that making New Hampshire's popular education freedom accounts (EFAs) universally available would upend the state budget.   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Brandcenter alums go big for advertising's big time: The Super Bowl From the wacky to the sentimental, VCU graduate program alums created nearly 20 of last night's epic ads. By Leila Ugincius The Super Bowl is truly event TV - including the breaks in the action. In fact, many nonfans of football will tune in just to see the commercials. It's a particularly special night for Virginia Commonwealt  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Condemns Neo-Nazi Vandalism Targeting Family of 'Middle Eastern' Descent in West Virginia The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned reported neo-Nazi vandalism targeting the property of a family of "Middle Eastern" descent in West Virginia. That family said two Nazi   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 11 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Fort Liberty Renamed Fort Bragg for WWII Hero Fort Liberty, North Carolina, is being renamed Fort Bragg in honor of Pfc. Roland Bragg, a Silver Star recipient who served during World War II. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed the change in a Feb. 10 memo to honor Bragg and "in recognition of the installation's storied history of service to the United States of   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * From fingers to toes, wearable and vibrating technology from VCU inventors could help Parkinson's patients and others The flexible, lightweight glove and 3D-printed shoe sole might restore the brain-body feedback loop that mobility conditions can disrupt. By Madeline Reinsel Fingernail-sized vibrating gadgets, similar to the tiny devices that make your cellphone buzz, could help people with Park  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 12 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Hear From 2 Incredible Soldiers, Officers In February, the Association of the U.S. Army's "Army Matters" podcast will highlight the incredible stories of a colonel who's using data to fight the enemy and a veteran who overcame a tough transition to civilian life and now helps others find their way. First up, in an episode titled "Using Data to Fight Bad Guys," the p  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Feb. 12, 2025: * * * Hoping to inspire change, VCU undergraduates highlight their research for Virginia lawmakers Three projects, which touched on health and the environment, were part of a statewide showcase Feb. 6 at Capitol Square during the annual General Assembly session. By Haley Tenore Three projects from Virginia Commonwealth University students were featured this month at Capitol Square, wh  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Feb. 12, 2025: * * * Legacy of the singular American writer Tom Robbins lives on at VCU The 1959 graduate died this week at age 92, but VCU Libraries is home to his papers, which capture the vibrant voice and irreverent spirit reflected in 'Even Cowgirls Get the Blues' and other works. By Lewis Brissman Tom Robbins may have said it best - with a wink and a final set of parentheses - when he inscribe  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Newly Filed Bill to Untangle the Red Tape from Food Truck Entrepreneurs in Texas AUSTIN, Texas --Yesterday, State Rep. Brian Harrison filed HB 2683, a bill that would cut red tape and give Texas food truck operators greater freedom to operate and serve their customers. The Institute for Justice (IJ), a national leader in advocating for the economic liberties of all American  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 12 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Nominee Brian Nesvik Should Prioritize Species Recovery, Habitat Conservation WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Brian Nesvik, the president's nominee to lead the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, should continue his work to conserve wildlife habitat so that our nation's fish and wildlife populations can flourish for future generations. Nesvik is the former director of the Wyoming  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Researchers identified 44 locations in Virginia where adding pharmacy services could benefit more than 10,000 residents The findings, published today in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, found that urban areas were more frequently pharmacy deserts than rural and suburban areas. By Mary Kate Brogan, School of Pharmacy The addition of pharmacy services at 44 locations throughout  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Hunnicutt served in the Department of Chemistry for 26 years, earning a reputation for 'creating that positive momentum in a student's life that can change their life trajectory.' Two spaces in the STEM Building bear her name. By Joan Tupponce Sally Hunnicutt's career at Virginia Commonwealth University reflects her belief that to be a good teacher you must love both the students and the subject.  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 12 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Senators Should Press BLM Nominee on Respect for Agency's Mission, Balanced Public Lands Stewardship WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The members of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee should press oil and gas advocate Kathleen Sgamma, the nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management, on how she will respect the agency's mission "to sustain the health, dive  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Students Caring About Cancer at VCU builds community and pursues advocacy efforts The student organization, which was founded by a cancer survivor, has attracted members who have experienced the disease and those who have seen loved ones affected by it. By Haley Tenore A cancer diagnosis is one of the most difficult experiences a person can go through. At Virginia Commonwealth University, a stud  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 12 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Trucking Industry Backs Bill to End EVs' Free Ride Feb 12, 2025 Fair Share Act would require light-duty electric vehicles to contribute to the Highway Trust Fund Washington - Today, the American Trucking Associations applauded Senator Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska) and Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-South Dakota) for introducing the Fair Share Act. The legislation  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Feb. 12, 2025: * * * Unbreakable bonds: Bill and Veronica Gaballah connected from the start, and their love is written in stone (well, brick) on VCU's campus From a first date watching a movie in The Commons to visiting their son who is now a student, VCU has been a steady force in their relationship. By Leila Ugincius Bill and Veronica Gaballah received their bachelor's degrees from Virginia Common  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Unbreakable bonds: How Myia Graves and Erin Washington went from roommates to besties What started as a DM on Instagram turned into a friendship full of musicals, late-night videogames and endless fun. By Amelia Heymann Freshman year, incoming Virginia Commonwealth University students find themselves in need of a roommate. There are many social media pages dedicated to this "matchmaking" process  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Feb. 11, 2025: * * * Unbreakable bonds: Their time at VCU was 'a real blessing' for alums Samuel Dobbs and Paige Dossett -- even if their first date was a bit of a stretch By Sian Wilkerson On a sunny summer day in 2013, Samuel Dobbs, then a third-year anthropology major at Virginia Commonwealth University, was walking down Grove Avenue near VCU's Monroe Park Campus when he was stopped in his tracks   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Virginia Petition Seeks to Protect Diamondback Terrapins From Drowning in Crab Traps FT. MONROE, Va.-- Conservation groups today filed a petition asking the Virginia Marine Resources Commission to adopt regulations that would protect diamondback terrapins from drowning in blue crab pots. Diamondback terrapins, found along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts from Massachusetts to   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Feb. 11, 2025: * * * Vowing trustworthiness and respect, Clarence Hunter is sworn in as new chief of VCU Police The longtime law enforcement leader in Central Virginia will partner with VCU predecessor and Associate Vice President John Venuti to build on the commitment to public safety and community engagement. By Jake Burns, VCU Police Procedural justice - "providing trustworthiness, voice, neutral  more