BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 4 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * A.I.M by Kyle Abraham premieres new work and honors Nina Simone in powerful evening of dance MacArthur Fellow and award-winning choreographer Kyle Abraham returns to the Moss Arts Center with his visionary, Black-led contemporary dance company A.I.M by Kyle Abraham for a powerful and evocative performance, featuring a piece set to the songs of Nina Simone and the premiere of a piece co-commissioned by the center,   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Launches New Mail Campaign Rejecting Act 18 # Mar 4, 2025 by AFP Montpelier, VT - Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is launching a new, state-wide mail campaign urging Vermonters to call their legislators and ask them to repeal Act 18, the so-called green energy bill that guarantees energy price hikes across the state. The mail campaign aims to educate Vermonters   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-WY Celebrates Gov. Gordon's Signage of Universal School Choice # Mar 4, 2025 by AFP CHEYENNE, WY - Today, Governor Mark Gordon signed HB 0199 creating the Steamboat Legacy Scholarship Program to make every Wyoming family eligible to receive an Education Savings Account (ESA). AFP-WY State Director, Tyler Lindholm, made the following statement: "The enactment   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 4 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Welcomes Space Policy Leader to Strengthen Space Advocacy Arlington, Va. - The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), the leading voice for the American aerospace and defense industry, today announced that space policy expert Amber McIntyre has joined as Senior Director of Civil Space. "Amber's experience and leadership in space policy will be critical in   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity-Florida Reacts to the Governor DeSantis' State of the State Address # Mar 4, 2025 by AFP Tallahassee, FL -- Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP-FL) State Director Skylar Zander today issued the following statement following Governor Ron DeSantis' State of the State address: "Governor DeSantis' State of the State address marks the beginnin  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, March 4 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Artemis Relaunches Podcast for Women Hunters, Anglers, Adventurers DENVER -- Artemis, the sportswomen's initiative at the National Wildlife Federation, relaunched its podcast for, by, and about women who love to hunt, fish, and pursue other outdoor adventures while advocating for wildlife conservation. Six times a year, co-hosts Annita Lucchesi and Paige McMahon w  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 4 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA's Statement on Faster Labor Contracts Act Mar 04, 2025 Washington - American Trucking Associations President & CEO Chris Spear released this statement in response to the introduction of the Faster Labor Contracts Act: "Since 1980, union membership has plummeted from over 20 percent of the nation's total workforce to less than ten percent today. This le  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 4 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA, ACT 1 Renew Partnership to Advance Trucking Industry's Priorities Mar 04, 2025 Washington - Today, the American Trucking Associations announced a one-year renewal of an alliance with ACT 1--the Allied Committee for the Trucking Industry. By remaining the premier sponsor of ATA events, ACT 1 will continue to build on its productive partnership with ATA t  more

IRVING, Texas, March 5 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: * * * BYU's Saunders, OSU's Ousmane Capture Penultimate Big 12 Men's Basketball Weekly Awards BYU's Richie Saunders (player) and Oklahoma State's Abou Ousmane (newcomer) were named Big 12 men's basketball weekly award winners for games ending March 2. Saunders helped BYU extend its win streak to six games with wins over Arizona State (91-81) and West Virginia (77-56). The junior from Ri  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, March 3 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Women's Basketball Wins Conference Championship, Punches Ticket to Nationals Christendom's women's basketball team is ready to defend their national title. The team defeated Central Penn over the weekend to lock up the Eastern States Conference Championship, wrapping up their season with another trophy and punching their ticket to the USCAA National Championship tournament for the third year in   more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, March 4 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Cincinnati-Area Kroger Employee Wins Federal Case Against UFCW, Grocer for Illegal Union Dues Deductions Kroger and union must reimburse unlawfully seized dues as worker transfers to store in Right to Work Kentucky to block any future forced dues Fairfield, OH (March 4, 2025 ) - Kroger Grocery employee James Carroll has prevailed in his federal case against United   more

BOONE, North Carolina, March 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Community Strong project development meetings coming to Dante, Dungannon, Pennington Gap, Pound and Clinchco March 4, 2025 CONTACT Robert Kell robert@appvoices.org NORTON, Va. -- Appalachian Voices will be hosting the third listening sessions for the Community Strong initiative in Clinchco, Dante, Dungannon, Pennington Gap and Pound, Virginia, in March and April. Co  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 3 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Outlays Slip In January As Potential Widespread Tariffs Threaten To Push Back Investment Decisions, Upend Costs And Supply Chain Mon, 03/03/2025 - 12:44 Spending Declines for Manufacturing, Educational, and Multifamily Construction, Outweighing Gains in Single-Family Homebuilding, Infrastructure Categories, and Data Center Projects Constr  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 2 [Category: Electronic Products] -- The Consumer Technology Association posted the following news release: * * * CTA CEO WARNS NEW TARIFFS ON CANADA, MEXICO, AND CHINA WILL FUEL INFLATION, HURT U.S. ECONOMY The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) (r) : "I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Tariffs are taxes on Americans and American business, not foreign governments or companie  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Dominion seeks SCC approval for proposed Chesterfield gas plant CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Dominion Energy recently filed with Virginia's State Corporation Commission (SCC) for approval of a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to build and operate a new 1,000 megawatt gas plant, the proposed Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center (CE  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 5 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release: * * * February Commercial Chapter 11s Decrease 42 Percent Total Bankruptcy Filings Increase 3 Percent NEW YORK/ALEXANDRIA - March 4, 2025 -- Commercial chapter 11 bankruptcy filings decreased 42 percent in February 2025, with the 481 filings declining from the 826 filings in February 2024, according to data provided by Epiq AACER, the leading provider of U.S. bankruptcy filing data. Last Feb  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 4 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Fort Moore Renamed Fort Benning for WWI Infantryman Fort Moore, Georgia, will be renamed Fort Benning in honor of Cpl. Fred Benning, who received the Distinguished Service Cross for his heroic actions during World War I. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed the immediate change in a March 3 memo to honor Benning and "in recognition of the installation's storied h  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 4 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * George Mason sets in motion a plan to harness AI for responsible adoption and societal impact At last week's Board of Visitors meeting, George Mason University's Vice President and Chief AI Officer Amarda Shehu rolled out a new model for universities to advance a responsible approach to harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and drive societal impact. George Mason's model, called AI2Nexus, is buildi  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 4 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Health crisis: Nearly half of all gun deaths are suicides Suicides, a leading cause of death in the U.S., account for approximately half of all firearm-related deaths. And over half of all suicide deaths occur by firearm. For emergency physician Marian "Emmy" Betz, these statistics represent more than numbers. They reflect a crisis she witnesses firsthand. Betz has worked on the frontlines for much of her career  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 5 -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * House Passes Budget Resolution Targeting Federal Benefits The House of Representatives passed a Republican budget resolution, H.Con.Res.14, on February 25 along party lines, 217-215, that sets the stage for budget reconciliation to enact $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, increased spending on border security and immigration enforcement, and $2 trillion in spending cuts, inc  more

IRVING, Texas, March 5 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: * * * ISU's Crooks, WVU's Quinerly, BYU's Gibb Earn Final Big 12 WBB Weekly Awards Iowa State's Audi Crooks (co-player), West Virginia's JJ Quinerly (co-player) and BYU's Delaney Gibb (freshman) were voted for the final Big 12 women's basketball weekly awards of the 2024-25 season. Crooks averaged 32.5 points and 9.0 rebounds while leading the Cyclones to a pair of victories to close ou  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 4 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release on March 3, 2025: * * * Kellyanne Conway to Headline NACDS-PAC Event at 2025 NACDS Annual Meeting Trailblazing political strategist to offer insightful and timely perspectives. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has announced that Kellyanne Conway, a pioneering figure in political strategy, will keynote the NACDS Political Action Committee (NACDS-PAC) Breakfast d  more

IRVING, Texas, March 5 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news: * * * KU, K-State, OSU and WVU Share Big 12 Baseball Weekly Honors K-State's Maximus Martin (player), Oklahoma State's Harrison Bodendorf (co-pitcher), West Virginia's Griffin Kirn (co-pitcher) and Kansas' Tommy Barth (newcomer) garnered the Big 12 baseball weekly awards for the third week of the season. Martin finished the week with a 1.404 OPS and led the Wildcats offense that outscor  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, March 4 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Legislation to Identify Abandoned Wells Will Benefit Wildlife, Public Lands, Rural Communities DENVER (March 4, 2025) -- Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) will accelerate efforts to identify, plug, and remediate abandoned oil and gas wells that can leak methane and other toxic chemicals. The Abandoned Wel  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 4 -- The National Apartment Association issued the following news release: * * * NAA and NMHC Send Letter to White House Highlighting Regulations for Review ARLINGTON, Va. | March 3, 2025 - As our nation continues to grapple with a significant housing shortage, the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) today sent a letter to the White House today requesting a thorough review of 32 federal programs, rules and regulat  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 5 -- The National Association for College Admission Counseling issued the following news: * * * NACAC begins search for director of Center for Innovation in College Admission By Rachel Williams, NACAC Communications NACAC is seeking a creative thought leader, strategist, and skilled collaborator with a passion for transforming the college admission process to serve as the inaugural director of its new Center for Innovation in College Admission. The director role i  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 5 -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors issued the following news release: * * * NASCUS Congratulates Commissioner Darryle Rude on His Retirement; Welcomes Shaun Berrett as Successor The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) congratulates Utah Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Commissioner Darryle Rude on his retirement and welcomes Governor Spencer J. Cox's appointment of Shaun Berrett as his successor, pen  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 4 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * National Champion Trees program revitalized Virginia's Big Trees are once again part of a national register cataloging the largest of 561 species of tree. Of those, the largest trees on record in 96 of those species can be found here in the commonwealth. For now. Not that our trees are going to be felled anytime soon. As the national register fills in with trees from states with previously dormant Big Tree pro  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 4 -- The National Parent Teacher Association issued the following statement on March 3, 2025: * * * National PTA Statement on Linda McMahon's Confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Education Today, Linda McMahon was confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Education. National PTA President Yvonne Johnson issued the following statement on McMahon's confirmation: "As the nation's oldest and largest child advocacy association and a voice for parents nationwide, National PTA appreci  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * North Carolina Animal Sanctuary Will Appeal After Court Upholds City Ban WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.-- Fairytale Farm Animal Sanctuary will appeal after a state court ruled that Winston-Salem can restrict the nonprofit from operating. Sanctuary owner Kimberly Dunckel sued the city after it shut down Fairytale Farm. The Dunckels are represented by the Institute for Justice, a nonpro  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 5 -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * OMB/OPM Release Memorandum Directing RIFs to Federal Agencies On February 26, federal agencies received a memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) providing guidance on how to implement the large-scale reductions in force (RIFs) required by an executive order from President Donald Trump. Per the memo (https://w  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, March 4 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Philosophy Professor Cuddeback to Serve as Keynote for Diocesan Conference Christendom College philosophy professor Dr. John Cuddeback will serve as the keynote speaker for the Diocese of Arlington's annual Men's Conference, being held this year on Saturday, March 8. Focusing on the theme, "Anchored in Hope," Cuddeback will speak directly to the men of the diocese, encouraging them in their relationships wi  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 5 -- The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) issued the following news release: * * * PHTA Releases Q4 2024 Pulse Survey Results: Benchmark Your Performance and Stay Ahead of the Curve The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, has released the results of its Quarterly Pulse Survey for Q4 2024, providing valuable insights into industry trends and  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 4 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Physical Therapy Association posted the following news: * * * PTJ: New Workforce Forecast Projects PT Shortages Through 2037 Projected shortages in physical therapist supply over the next 12 years or more could jeopardize patient access to timely or sufficient care unless strategic steps are taken to increase the supply of PTs to meet demand. This was one conclusion of a new APTA report, "APTA Supply and Demand Forecast 20  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 4 -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * Retailers Respond to President Trump Tariff Announcement The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement: "The American people are counting on President Trump to bring down costs and grow the U.S. economy. Tariffs on Canada and Mexico put those goals in serious jeopardy and risk destabilizing the North American economy. Stacking tariffs on household g  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 5 -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * Retailers urge President Trump to prioritize renewing TCJA Tariffs risk destabilizing the North American economy The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement ahead of President Trump's remarks before a joint session of Congress: "The American people will be listening tonight to hear President Trump explain his plan to bring down costs and grow th  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 5 -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * Retailers Weigh-In On AAA's Proposed Arbitration Rule Change The Retail Litigation Center (RLC) submitted comments on amendments the American Arbitration Association (AAA) proposed to its Consumer and Employment Arbitration Rules. "The AAA is a valued partner of businesses, consumers, and employees in dispute resolution. The RLC appreciates the opportunity AAA provided for all st  more

HERNDON, Virginia, March 4 -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news: * * * RV Shipments Forecast to Reach 350 Thousand in 2025 The Spring 2025 edition of RV RoadSigns, the quarterly forecast prepared by ITR Economics for the RV Industry Association, projects a modest increase for 2025 with wholesale shipments ranging from 333,400 units to 366,800 units with a median of 350,100 units. "After seeing wholesale shipments finish 2024 up seven percent at 333,700 units, we are cauti  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 4 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Names Jeff Huggins as 2025 Committee Chair of the Year Jeff Huggins, chair of the SIA Veterans in Security Advisory Board, will be honored at The Advance, SIA's annual membership meeting. SILVER SPRING, Md. - The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Jeff Huggins of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions as the 2025 recipient   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Settlement Reached Resolving Citizen Group's Challenge to Discharge Permit for Darlington Polyester Plant Today, Winyah Rivers Alliance, represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, finalized a settlement agreement with Fiber Industries, LLC - a polyester manufacturing plant based in Darlington, SC. The settlement resolves litigation brough  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 4 -- The American Apparel and Footwear Association issued the following news release: * * * Sweeping Tariffs Undermine Economic Stability for American Companies and Consumers The American Apparel & Footwear Association responds to 25 percent additional tariffs on virtually all U.S. imports from Canada and Mexico and 10 percent tariff on all U.S. imports from China (on top of existing extra tariffs). "These new tariffs are compounding rapidly. Amid other hints at hi  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The Thurgood Marshall College Fund posted the following news release: * * * Thurgood Marshall College Fund board member is a Virginia Black Business Leaders Hall of Fame honoree A member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Board of Directors was recently named an honoree of the Virginia Black Business Leaders Hall of Fame. Toni Townes-Whitley, CEO of SAIC, was recently featured in Virginia Business for her induction into its hall of fame. This year, 28 execut  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 3 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Tom Woteki, founding director of the Academy of Data Science, announces upcoming retirement Tom Woteki, founding director of the Academy of Data Science, has announced that he will retire at the end of the 2024-25 academic year. An internal search has been launched for his successor. "I greatly appreciate Tom's leadership in getting the Academy of Data Science established and our new master's degree in data scie  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 4 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Traveling for spring break? Use these resources for airline or road travel Spring Break starts this Saturday. Whether you're traveling home or taking a trip with friends, here are some things to know and resources to use to make your time off safe and enjoyable. Keep an eye on Virginia traffic with 511. If you're flying out of Roanoke, allow enough time to find a parking space. Flying somewhere? Check your f  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 3 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Troops Now Eligible for New Health-Related Benefit Service members can now sign up for health care flexible spending accounts for the first time, according to a Tricare news release. "An HCFSA is a new benefit for service members," according to the news release. "It's a financial tool that allows you to set aside pre-tax earnings to pay for eligible medical, dental,  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 4 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Trucking Industry's Statement on New Tariffs Mar 04, 2025 Washington - American Trucking Associations President & CEO Chris Spear released this statement in response to new tariffs imposed on Canada, Mexico, and China: "Truckers live in every state and community throughout our country. We have seen firsthand the devastating effects of fentanyl and the huma  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Supreme Court further erodes Clean Water Act protections WASHINGTON -- Today the U.S. Supreme Court eliminated a key component of Clean Water Act permits that states and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have used for many years to keep us safe and protect our clean water in rivers, lakes, and streams. The ruling affects permits that con  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following statement from its senior leadership: * * * Update about federal directives Dear VCU community: Over the past several weeks, VCU has been actively reviewing and seeking guidance about White House executive orders and federal agency memos and directives that impact higher education. Judicial rulings have, to varying degrees, paused some of the immediate impacts to research funding and diversity, equity and in  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 4 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech Meteorology Club steals thunder at national conference A dozen Virginia Tech students and members of the student-run Meteorology Club attended the American Meteorological Society's annual conference held in mid-January in New Orleans, and after five days of weather-related discussions, this group was on cloud nine. Once again, the club was showered with compliments as its members won two national a  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 3 [Category: Medical] -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news: * * * West Virginia Bills Will Increase Access to Genetic Testing and Breast Imaging Susan G. Komen (r) Applauds Bill Introductions; Urges Quick Passage CHARLESTON - Susan G. Komen (r), the world's leading breast cancer organization, commends Senator Laura Cha  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, March 4 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * WVWC, Stone Tower Brews Collaborate for On-Campus Coffee Shop BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - A new collaboration between West Virginia Wesleyan College and Stone Tower Brews will bring West Virginia-roasted coffee drinks to campus beginning Fall Semester 2025. Taking over the former Sunny Bucks location on the first floor of the Benedum Campus Center, Stone Tower Brews will operate a smaller-s  more