ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 21 (TNSres) -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation issued the following news: * * * 4 animal species that are advancing cancer research When you think of innovations in cancer prevention and early detection, you probably picture scientists working in lab coats. But did you know that animals are also helping us to make new research discoveries? Here's a nod to our animal friends who are playing an important role in cancer prevention and early detection. Zebrafish The Pre  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OK Cheers Passage of House REINS Bill # Feb 20, 2025 by AFP OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma (AFP-OK) today applauded the state House of Representatives for passing REINS (Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny) legislation that will restore accountability in the bureaucracy. This legislation (H.B. 2728) will ensure that burdens  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-TX Applauds House ESA Bill Introduction # Feb 20, 2025 by AFP AUSTIN, TX - Americans for Prosperity-Texas (AFP-TX) celebrated the introduction of Education Savings Account (ESA) legislation in the state House today, bringing Texas one step closer to enacting the largest school choice program in American history. AFP-TX commends Governor Greg Abbott, House Speak  more

RESTON, Virginia, Feb. 20 [Category: Aerospace] -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics posted the following news release: * * * AIAA Releases Report Advocating for Certification of Advanced Air Mobility Vehicles February 20, 2025 - Reston, Va. - With novel aircraft poised to usher in a global revolution in aerial operations and travel, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has released recommendations addressing regulatory and other hurdles that coul  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * As Thousands of Virginians Lose Their Jobs, Governor Youngkin Urgently Must Sign A Pay Transparency Bill ( Washington, D.C. Feb. 20, 2025 ) This week, the Virginia legislature passed a pay equity bill, Senate Bill 1132, that would require employers to list salary ranges on job postings and ban employers from asking job applicants about their salary history. If Governor Glenn Y  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 20 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * AUSA Hosts Holistic Health, Resilience Hot Topic Registration is open for an Association of the U.S. Army Hot Topic focused on soldier health and fitness. Scheduled for March 5 at AUSA headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, the theme for the daylong Hot Topic is "Holistic Health and the Resilient Soldier." Organized in coordination with the Army Chaplain Corps, the   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association issued the following news release: * * * Bell to Lead NRECA Communications Department ARLINGTON, Va. - Stephen Bell has been named senior vice president of communications at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. In this role, Bell will lead the organization's extensive communications and marketing efforts in support of nearly 900 electric cooperatives nationwide. "Stephen understands electric c  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- The Center for Excellence in Education issued the following news release: * * * CEE Welcomes New STEM Education Caucus Co-Chair The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) congratulates Congresswoman Luz Rivas (D-CA) for being named Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional STEM Education Caucus alongside CEE Honorary Trustee Congressman Neal Dunn, M.D. (R-FL). The Caucus provides a meaningful forum for Congress to discuss critical issues related to science, techn  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following news: * * * Chamber of Progress Launches The Rebuild - A Substack on the Cost of Living How Democrats Can Build More, Lower Costs, and Win Again As Democrats debate the future of the party after November's defeat, Chamber of Progress announced the launch of The Rebuild, a new Substack dedicated to addressing voters' top concern: the rising cost o  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Feb. 19 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Mourns the Passing of Professor Emeritus Fr. Robert Skeris Christendom College mourns the passing of beloved former associate chaplain, Theology Department Chairman, and Professor Emeritus Fr. Robert Skeris. A member of the Christendom community for a decade in the 1990s, Fr. Skeris was instrumental in the intellectual and spiritual growth of the college during its second full decade, leaving a   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following news on Feb. 20, 2025: * * * FTC Chair Rides MAGA 'Tech Censorship' Hobby Horse Chair Ferguson strays from FTC's from pro-competition mandate Today, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew Ferguson invited public comment on tech platforms perceived "censorship" of users and employers. Republicans have spent nearly a decade campaigning agains  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-OH Hosts 'Protect Prosperity' Roundtables with Reps. Miller and Rulli # Feb 20, 2025 by AFP Columbus, OH - Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity - Ohio (AFP-OH) held roundtables in Rocky River and Youngstown with Reps. Max Miller and Michael Rulli. Business owners and city councilmen were among the attendees, and conversations at the roundtables focused on  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2025: * * * Illuminating Speakers Unveiled for 2025 NACDS Annual Meeting Dynamic thought leaders to explore global and domestic arenas. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) proudly announces the distinguished guest speakers for the Business Programs at the 2025 NACDS Annual Meeting, scheduled for April 26-29 in Palm Beach, FL. Esteemed journalists Jonah  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 20 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Jennifer Cummins named associate director of marketing and communications for the Virginia Alliance for Semiconductor Technology More stories from the College of Engineering Jennifer Cummins has been named the associate director of marketing and communications for the Virginia Alliance for Semiconductor Technology (VAST). Cummins is an experienced storyteller with a track record of transforming complex topics in  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials issued the following news: * * * Maine Governor Proposes the Creation of a New Energy Department By Liepa Braciulyte, NASEO Governor Janet Mills of Maine has proposed elevating the Governor's Energy Office (GEO) to a cabinet-level Department as part of her biennial budget proposal. Maine is one of only a handful of states in the U.S. that have an energy office located within the Governor's office. Establishin  more

RESTON, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association issued the following news release: * * * Nacha Announces Board of Directors for 2025, Highlighting Leadership and Commitment to the Payments Industry RESTON, Virginia, Feb. 20, 2025 - Nacha has announced its Board of Directors for 2025, featuring experienced leaders from across the payments industry. The Board provides strategic guidance for the governance of Nacha as an industry association and the continued evolution  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 20 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * National Dialogue on ethics in pandemic science brought researchers and community together More stories from the College of Engineering More stories from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Collaborators from the Virginia Tech-led National Science Foundation Center for Community Empowering Pandemic Prediction and Prevention from Atoms to Societies (NSF COMPASS Center) brought together dozens o  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 20 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * National Wildlife Federation, LG Highlight Monarch Butterfly NEW YORK, N.Y. -- The National Wildlife Federation and LG Electronics announced that the monarch butterfly will be the latest species highlighted in a dynamic display on an innovative and iconic Times Square billboard in New York City. The 3D anamorphic display of the butterfly underscores the urgent nee  more

RESTON, Virginia, Feb. 20 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * New PET Tracer Reveals Potential for Recovery in Spinal Cord Injuries Media Contact: Rebecca Maxey (703) 652-6772 rmaxey@snmmi.org # Reston, VA ( February 20, 2025 )-- A novel PET technique that visualizes spinal cord injuries provides critical information about which patients may be able to regain mobility, according to new research pub  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 20 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Questions to ask at the end of the interview to make you shine Imagine this scenario: Your interview is going well. You've confidently answered all the recruiter's questions, and your time with the interviewer is winding down. Now, you'll most likely be asked, "Do you have any questions for me?" "By all means, say yes," said Becca Scott, director of professional development and experiential initiatives for Caree  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news: * * * RV Industry Association's Alice Wang Promoted To Vice President Of Human Resources In recognition of her two decades of leadership and dedication, the RV Industry Association's Alice Wang has recently been promoted to Vice President of Human Resources. Alice first joined the RV Industry Association in 2001 as a Human Resources Administrative Assistant working with the Vice President of Operations and t  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Trump administration seeks to disassemble bedrock NEPA protections WASHINGTON -- Late yesterday the Trump administration announced an interim final rule seeking to rescind National Environmental Policy Act regulations, following an executive order last month directing the Council on Environmental Quality to nullify rules that it has implemented for   more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Feb. 20 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * West Virginia Wesleyan College Service Scholar Orchestrates Valentines for Nursing Homes BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - A West Virginia Wesleyan College Service Scholar project has connected some of Upshur County's youngest residents with elderly residents to spread some Valentine's cheer. Matthew Hatfield '28, of Oceana, West Virginia, is a Service Scholar through West Virginia Wesleyan Colle  more