HERNDON, Virginia, March 14 -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news: * * * 28 Million Americans Plan To Go RVing This Spring The latest RV Industry Association Spring Travel Intentions Survey reveals key insights into RV travel and leisure travel trends, favorite destinations, and motivations behind their spring plans. The respondents reflect a diverse representation of the U.S. with key demographics including age, gender, ethnicity, and income level. The survey aims to provi  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 13 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NH Applauds Both Chambers for Legislative Action on Education Freedom # Mar 13, 2025 by AFP Manchester, New Hampshire --Today Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) praised both chambers of the New Hampshire state legislature for positive action on education freedom. AFP-NH Deputy State Director Sarah Scott issued the following statement: "Today is   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 13 -- Argentum, an association that operates senior living communities, issued the following news release on March 12, 2025: * * * Argentum Releases New Report Demonstrating Value and Cost-Effectiveness of Assisted Living The assisted living model of care enjoys some of the highest customer satisfaction rates of any industry, improves the quality of life of its residents and preserves vital public health resources Washington, DC - Argentum, the voice of America's   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 14 -- The Center for Excellence in Education issued the following news release: * * * CEE Program Alumni Receive Awards at 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) is pleased to announce that Akilan Sankaran from Albuquerque Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico, received the Seaborg Award in the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) science and math competition for high school seniors. Mr. Sankaran attended CEE's Research Sci  more

HERNDON, Virginia, March 14 -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news: * * * Driving Customers To Dealers: RVTI's New "Find A Certified Technician" Map Launches A powerful new tool has arrived to directly benefit the RV customer and industry alike, especially the 1,000 RV dealer locations and service providers who have championed the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) by employing certified technicians. The newly launched "Find a Certified Technician" map feature was designed make i  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 13 -- The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association issued the following news release on March 12, 2025: * * * Electric Co-ops Applaud EPA Review of Power Plant Rules ARLINGTON, Va. - National Rural Electric Cooperative Association CEO Jim Matheson today issued the following statement applauding the Environmental Protection Agency's announced reconsideration of its unlawful Power Plant Rule and other regulations that undermine electric reliability. "Today's E  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 13 -- The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association issued the following news release on March 12, 2025: * * * Electric Co-ops Thank Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for Extending Energy Dominance to Rural America ATLANTA - National Rural Electric Cooperative Association CEO Jim Matheson issued the following statement thanking U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins for her remarks today to electric cooperative leaders at PowerXchange, NRECA's annual   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * EPA signals alarming proposal to abandon federal environmental protections WASHINGTON -- Late yesterday, the Trump administration's U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it will take aggressive action to gut bedrock environmental protections at the expense of communities, public health, and climate progress. While the initial proposal st  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 12 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * Dean Joshua Park shares vision for Mason Korea More than 250 attendees, including students, family members, faculty, staff, and distinguished guests gathered for the Mason Korea's Spring Convocation at the Incheon Global Campus Small Theater. "Mason Korea upholds the identity of George Mason University, while blending unique Korean elements, offering the best of both worlds," Mason Korea Campus Dea  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 14 -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Government Funding Deadline Approaches as Senate Remains at Impasse The current continuing resolution (CR) that has extended fiscal year 2024 funding levels for federal agencies into fiscal year 2025 provides funding through March 14, 2025. Without an extension of funding beyond that date, the federal government will enter a shutdown. The House of Representatives   more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, March 13 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Grijalva Was An Unwavering Champion for Arizona, Water, Wildlife, Environmental Justice WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.) was an unwavering champion for wildlife, people, and the environment throughout his career -- and demonstrated how conservation, done right, can address the immense and interconnected challenges facing wildlife and people  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, March 14 -- Hampton University issued the following news: * * * Hampton University Expands Board of Trustees with Four Visionary Leaders in Media, Finance, Tech & Law Powerhouse Appointees to Drive Innovation and Strengthen Hampton's 10-Year Strategic Plan Hampton, Va. (March 13, 2025) - Hampton University is ushering in a bold new era of leadership with the appointment of four distinguished executives to its Board of Trustees: * Pleasant Brodnax III '83- Accomplished   more

ROANOKE, Virginia, March 14 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Intensive physical therapy effective for children with rare genetic mutation, Virginia Tech study finds Scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC want to provide investigative targets for other researchers, a framework for therapists, and vital information for parents of children with rare CASK gene mutations. By Matt Chittum An intensive th  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on March 13, 2025: * * * Joint training drill's planned chaos is invaluable to VCU Police and Richmond Police Department The intensity of this week's active shooter and hostage negotiation exercise puts officers and safety protocols to the test. By Jake Burns, VCU Police SWAT team personnel filled West Franklin Street as law enforcement drones whizzed above. VCU Police officers rushed into an administ  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, March 13 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * Marshall University's Dr. Rob Quicke receives prestigious 2025 BEA Textbook Award Dr. Rob Quicke, professor and director of the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism & Mass Communications at Marshall University, has been honored with the 2025 Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Textbook Award for his debut textbook, "Finding Your Voice in Radio, Audio, and Podcast Production." The award recognize  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, March 13 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * Marshall's Speech and Hearing Center to expand pediatric feeding therapy services with grant funding The Marshall University Speech and Hearing Center (MUSHC) working in tandem with the Huntington Scottish Rite Foundation will expand the center's pediatric feeding and swallowing therapy services, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Tri-State Doctor's Care of Cabell County. This funding has enabl  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 13 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Measles resurgence Q & A: Epidemiologist explains why cases are surging and how to stop the spread Virginia Tech infectious disease epidemiologist Lisa M. Lee explains why new measles cases are being reported around the country, not just in Texas, despite the illness being declared eliminated in the U.S. in the early 2000s due to rigorous vaccine uptake. What factors have contributed to the recent measles outbr  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 14 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release: * * * NACDS Praises Senate Introduction of Must-Pass Medicaid PBM Reforms with Broad Bipartisan Support Senators Peter Welch (D-VT), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) press for action on consensus reforms that would save $2 billion over ten years by confronting pharmaceutical benefit manipulation. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NAC  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 14 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release on March 13, 2025: * * * NACDS Promotes Marilyn Hunter to Vice President of Meetings and Conferences The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) today announced the promotion of Marilyn Hunter to vice president of meetings and conferences. Hunter currently excels as senior director of meetings and conferences. Joining NACDS in 1997, Hunter initially served the Associatio  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 14 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: * * * Norfolk, Virginia Beach High Schoolers Learn About Cybersecurity at ODU By Kelsey Kendall Imagine you get an email with a shipping update for your package. When you open it, you learn your order has been stolen by pirates, and you need to act immediately to get a refund by clicking a link. Do you click? Hopefully not, because that was a phishing email drafted by high school students during the first eve  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release: * * * NSSF announces release of Black American Gun Owners Report & R3 Communications Toolkit WASHINGTON, D.C. -- NSSF, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is pleased to announce the release of the Black American Gun Owners Report & R3 Communications Toolkit, a groundbreaking resource aimed at helping hunting and shooting sports marketers and advertisers better engage with Black American  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 14 -- Conservation International issued the following news release: * * * The Office of the Pacific Ocean Commissioner and Conservation International Strengthen Partnership to Safeguard Pacific Ocean MOU strengthens Pacific leadership in ocean stewardship--focused on driving 30x30, advancing BBNJ implementation and securing ocean finance. TOKYO (March 13, 2025) - The Office of the Pacific Ocean Commissioner (OPOC) and Conservation International have signed a histor  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 13 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: * * * Parenting in Uncertain Times: ODU Psychology Expert on Helping Children Cope By Kenya Godette As 2025 unfolds, a relentless news cycle of economic uncertainty, political turmoil and natural disasters keeps the world on edge. But for many parents, one question looms larger than the headlines: "Will the kids be alright?" In fact, nearly three in four parents worry their child will struggle with anxiety or   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 13 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Prices For Nonresidential Construction Materials And Services Climb 0.5 Percent In February, With Tariff Impacts Likely To Push Prices Higher Thu, 03/13/2025 - 11:15 Officials with the Associated General Contractors of America note that Rising Construction Costs will Make it Harder for Firms to Build the Kind of Manufacturing Base the Tariffs are Inten  more

RADFORD, Virginia, March 13 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Mock Trial Team caps successful season, shines in regional competition, advances to national tournament By Chad Osborne Radford's Mock Trial team just completed its most successful season ever. The team competed in three invitational tournaments at Wake Forest University, Dickinson College and Davidson College, where team members Riley Petroski, Madison Drees, Cora Burt and Ke'alohi Diehl won Outstan  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 14 -- Conservation International issued the following news release: * * * Republic of Palau and Conservation International Renew Commitment to Sustainable Domestic Fisheries and Ocean Protection MOU strengthens Palau's Blue Prosperity Plan by advancing marine conservation, sustainable fisheries, conservation finance, and resilient local economies. TOKYO (March 12, 2025) - Today, at the World Ocean Summit, the Republic of Palau and Conservation International renewed  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 13 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Announces Details for 2025 Perimeter PREVENT, Opens Call for Proposals Perimeter PREVENT, the premier perimeter security event, will be held June 17-18 in Washington, D.C. SILVER SPRING, Md. - The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced details for Perimeter PREVENT 2025 - the premier perimeter security event. Thi  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 13 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Senior Leaders to Speak at AUSA's Global Force The Association of the U.S. Army's Global Force Symposium and Exposition kicks off March 25 in Huntsville, Alabama. This year's theme, "Driving Continuous Transformation of Ready Combat Formations," reinforces the Army's drive to dominate the battlefield in an era marked by disruptive and fast technological changes.   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 13 -- The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association issued the following news release on March 12, 2025: * * * Tennessee Co-op CEO Mike Partin Elected NRECA Board of Directors President ATLANTA - Mike Partin, president and CEO of Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative in Tennessee, today begins his two-year term as president of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association board of directors. Tony Anderson, NRECA's outgoing board president and former CEO   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 14 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * Drug Can Help Prevent Household COVID-19 Spread A international clinical trial has identified a medication that can help prevent symptomatic COVID-19 in people exposed within households. The results could be particularly important for families where someone is at high risk of serious complications from the illness. The drug, ensitrelvir, is already approved in Japan to treat mild to   more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, March 13 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Alumnus Nominated to Serve as Army Undersecretary LEXINGTON, Va., Mar. 12, 2025--Congratulations to VMI alumnus and retired Army colonel Michael Obadal '96 who has been nominated to serve as Army undersecretary. If confirmed, the role would see Obadal become the chief management officer of the Army and the force's No. 2 civilian official. During his time at the Institute as an international studies   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on March 13, 2025: * * * Weight loss rotation equips future physicians to address obesity and its complexities Medical students learn to empower patients with sustainable strategies in the innovative Obesity Medical Weight Loss Program. By Laura Ingles, VCU School of Medicine Susan Wolver, M.D., attended medical school in the 1980s. At the time, she said, the curriculum "didn't include a single talk"   more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 14 -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * West Virginia landowner sues EPA for ignoring Supreme Court's Sackett II ruling Richmond, VA; March 13, 2025: A West Virginia property owner is appealing a district court order allowing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ignore the Supreme Court's decision in Sackett v. EPA and to unlawfully enforce the Clean Water Act. The district court's order leaves him facing hundreds of th  more