ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Iowa Statement on Tim Walz's Visit to Iowa # Mar 14, 2025 by AFP Des Moines, IA - Today, Governor Tim Walz kicked off his town hall tour in Iowa, bringing with him the same failed vision Iowans have already rejected. Americans for Prosperity-Iowa (AFP-IA) views this visit as a political stunt, distracting from the real issues Iowans care about. AFP-IA State Di  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MN Statement on Walz Town Hall in Iowa # Mar 14, 2025 by AFP ST. PAUL, MN - Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) called out Governor Tim Walz for leaving the state to hold a townhall event in Iowa on Friday in the middle of Minnesota's legislative session, calling on him to return to St. Paul to clean up the mess from his first six years in office. AFP-  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MS: We Will Keep Fighting for Mississippi Families Even as Senate Fails to Deliver on Health Care & Education # Mar 14, 2025 by AFP Jackson, Mississippi --Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) expressed deep disappointment in the Mississippi Senate for failing to move on critical legislation to expand education freedom in the state as well as opening the  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-PA Issues 2023-24 Taxpayer Scorecard # Mar 14, 2025 by AFP Harrisburg, Pennsylvania --Today Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) issued its Taxpayer Scorecard for the 2023-24 legislative session. The scorecard rates every member of the General Assembly on their voting record with an eye towards tax and spending policies that could increase costs on P  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 14 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Praises Renewed Department of Transportation Focus on Modernizing the National Airspace System Arlington, Va. - Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today commended Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy today for his prompt and decisive efforts to modernize the National Airspace System (NAS). "On behalf of the Aerospace In  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 14 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Welcomes Feinberg as Deputy Secretary of Defense Arlington, Va. - Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today congratulated Steve Feinberg after he was confirmed as the Deputy Secretary of Defense. "The Aerospace Industries Association welcomes the Department of Defense's renewed focus on the acquisition process and how we e  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 15 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following statement on March 14, 2025: * * * ALPA Canada Congratulates Mark Carney on Becoming Canada's 24th Prime Minister and Welcomes Newly Appointed Cabinet OTTAWA, ONT.--Captain Tim Perry, President of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA) Canada, today issued the following statement after the swearing-in of Mark Carney as Canada's next Prime Minister and the appointment of his cabinet: "As pa  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The Council of Chief State School Officers issued the following news release on March 14, 2025: * * * Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Chief Executive Officer Carissa Moffat Miller released the following statement on Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Lisa Coons' announcement. "Superintendent Coons is an education leader who I have gotten to work alongside as she led for the students of Virginia and previously Tennessee, and also in her role on  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 14 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education 2023-24 annual report available Dear Virginia Tech community, The Office for Equity and Accessibility is now the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education (CRCPE). This new name better aligns with the work that we do and the mission of the university, remaining focused on ensuring that Virginia Tech is a welcoming and safe place for all faculty,  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, March 14 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Researchers receive $2.17 million grant to study noninvasive treatment for traumatic brain injury symptoms By Lexi Clatterbuck Could applying a little pressure to the head be a game changer for the treatment of traumatic brain injury? Virginia Tech's Pamela VandeVord and Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine's Gunnar Brolinson recently received a $2.17 mi  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 14 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * How to stand out as an intern Landing an internship isn't always easy. However, securing one is just the beginning. The real challenge lies in making sure it is a successful experience. Productive internships can look different for every student, depending on their goals. Stephanie Smith, associate professor and internship director in the School of Communication at Virginia Tech, believes the key to maximizin  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Americans for Prosperity, LIBRE, and Concerned Veterans for America Host TCJA Townhall with Rep. Jen Kiggans # Mar 14, 2025 by AFP Virginia Beach, VA - Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA), in conjunction with The LIBRE Initiative and Concerned Veterans for American (CVA), hosted a townhall featuring Representative Jen Kiggans and a panel of   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 14 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * ISC West 2025: A Must-Attend Security Event for Young Professionals NORWALK, Conn. - ISC West, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), is the leading comprehensive and converged security trade event in the U.S. Taking place at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas from March 31 to April 4, ISC West 2025 is shaping up  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 14 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Micro-Grants Available for Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts from Outdoor Recreation Roundtable The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) has launched its Rebuilding and Recovery Micro-Grant Program to support communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. These grants, ranging from $5,000 to $10,000, aim to assist organizations and volunteer groups in restoring   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 15 -- The National Apartment Association issued the following news release: * * * NAA Announces 2025 Top Employers Award Winners Arlington, Va. | March 13, 2025 - The National Apartment Association (NAA) has announced the winners of the 2025 NAA Top Employers Awards, which recognize member organizations that foster environments of collaboration, innovation and hard work. NAA's Top Employers Awards pay tribute to management companies and suppliers from across the r  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 15 -- The National Head Start Association issued the following news release on March 14, 2025: * * * Statement on House-Passed Government Spending Bill The National Head Start Association (NHSA) appreciates that Congress has helped stave off a government shutdown; however, level funding represents a cut to Head Start programs across the country. The healthy development of children and their success in school and life is essential for the growth and sustainability   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 15 -- The National Parent Teacher Association issued the following news release on March 14, 2025: * * * National PTA Deeply Concerned with Administration's Dissolving of the U.S. Department of Education through Mass Layoffs Association urges Congress to preserve the Department's role and protect federal funding for public schools This week, the Trump Administration announced that nearly 50% of the positions in the U.S. Department of Education will be terminated,   more

VIENNA, Virginia, March 15 -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release on March 14, 2025: * * * News/Media Alliance Urges US to Encourage Responsible AI Innovation by Protecting Intellectual Property Rights Today, the News/Media Alliance submitted a proposal to the U.S. government in response to the Trump administration request for information in advance of its pending "AI Action Plan." Read the full submission here. The submission outlines several ways in which the Trump a  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 14 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * President Tim Sands notes 20th anniversary of Principles of Community To the university community, This year's Principles of Community Week marks the 20 th anniversary of the adoption of these principles on March 14, 2005, by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors and leaders representing our faculty, staff, students, and alumni. At the time, President Charles Steger noted that "this important statement will gui  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 14 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Researchers receive $2.17 million grant to study noninvasive treatment for traumatic brain injury symptoms Could applying a little pressure to the head be a game changer for the treatment of traumatic brain injury? Virginia Tech's Pamela VandeVord and Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine 's Gunnar Brolinson recently received a $2.17 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 15 -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release on March 13, 2025: * * * ROCR Act 2025: Congress takes step toward patient-centered, value-based cancer care with bipartisan plan The Radiation Oncology Case Rate (ROCR) Value Based Payment Program Act would stabilize access to radiation therapy and protect patient care across the country Today marks another pivotal milestone in the nation's fight against cancer with the reintroduct  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Senate Fulfills Its Duty - Now Congress Must Focus on Preventing Historic Tax Hike # Senate Fulfills Its Duty - Now Congress Must Focus on Preventing Historic Tax Hike Mar 14, 2025 by AFP ARLINGTON, VA-- After an unnecessary prolonged debate, the Senate passed a funding bill, averting a disruptive government shutdown. Brent Gardner, AFP's Chief Government Affairs O  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 14 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * University of Richmond Biology Professor John Peters Receives $500K NSF Award to Support Research on Learning and Memory UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND -- John Peters, a biology professor at the University of Richmond, has received a $502,981 National Science Foundation award to support his neuroscience research on the mechanisms of learning and memory. The primary goal of this project is to better un  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 14 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Upcoming events and activities at Virginia Tech Below is a sampling of activities coming up this week, including St. Patrick's day events, several Hokie Wellness workshops, and No Instruments Allowed, a vocals-only battle of the bands. Be sure to check GobblerConnect for additional activities. Monday, Mar 17 * Principles of Community Speaker with Dr. Karen DePauw * Motivation Mondays! * Self Care *   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 14 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * VCOM-Carolinas Student Henry Knox Elected to Prominent National Leadership Positions By Lily Collins VCOM-Carolinas is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Henry Knox, Class of 2027, who has recently been elected to serve on the American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) Board of Directors. This prestigious appointment places him among influential leaders dedicated to  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 14 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech Board of Visitors to meet March 24-25 The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors will hold its quarterly board meeting on Tuesday, March 25, at 1:15 p.m. in 2100 Torgersen Hall, 620 Drillfield Drive, on the Blacksburg campus. On Monday, March 24, an information session for board members will start at 9:30 a.m. in Latham Ballroom A/B at The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center, 901 Prices Fo  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 14 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech's Graduate Education Week 2025 begins March 24 Virginia Tech's 25th Graduate Education Week will feature six days of activities and events highlighting the work of Virginia Tech's more than 7,000 graduate students across the university's campuses. This year's theme, Create Your Own Adventure, encourages students to take ownership of the process of learning and research as they earn their degrees.   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Women In Motion Launches Survey on Recruiting and Retaining Women in Trucking Jobs Mar 14, 2025 Washington - Today, the American Trucking Associations' Women In Motion Council launched its first-ever industry-wide survey to ensure the voices of women in trucking are heard. The WIM survey is designed to gather valuable insights from trucking professionals of  more