NORFOLK, Virginia, March 20 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 'Hell on Wheels' is Coming to Locust Grove: Realistic Pig Truck to Blast Dying Animals' Cries Outside Honey Baked Ham and Meaty Eateries Locust Grove, Ga. - Lunchtime diners at It'sAuight BBQ and Easter shoppers considering going into the Honey Baked Ham store are in for an earful on Saturday when " Hell on Wheels "--PETA's hyper-realistic pig transport truck  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP to Bernie: Nevada Isn't Gambling with Your Progressive Politics LAS VEGAS, NV -- Today, liberal elitists Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are in Las Vegas holding a rally pushing the same progressive policies that Nevadans rejected back in November.  But this political stunt is distracting from the issues Nevadans care about, like economic prosperity and  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-AZ Issues Statement on Sanders, AOC "Fighting Oligarchy" Rally Tempe, Arizona-- Today Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) will host a "Fighting Oligarchy" Rally.  Americans for Prosperity-Arizona Deputy State Director Jared Gorshe issued the following statement: "Arizonans have soundly rejected the progressive ideology   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-GA Applauds House Passage of Tort Reform # Mar 20, 2025 by AFP Atlanta, Georgia --Today the Georgia House of Representatives joined the Georgia Senate in passing a bill to improve the Peach State's business environment by stabilizing the state legal system and reducing costly and frivolous lawsuits that makes it harder and more expensive to run and start busines  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-PA Issues Statement on "People's Town Hall" in Lehigh # Mar 20, 2025 by AFP Lehigh, Pennsylvania --Tonight, Lehigh Valley Democrats held a "People's Town Hall." Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania led a counter-demonstration outside the event. AFP-PA State Director Emily Greene issued the following statement: "Tonight's event is nothing more than political  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP: New Mexico Leaders Must Abandon Paid Leave Mandates Once and For All # Mar 20, 2025 by AFP SANTA FE, NM --Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) is calling on state leaders to end their repeated attempts to impose costly paid leave mandates on businesses. Following the defeat of HB 11 in the Senate Finance Committee, it is clear that New Mexicans reject  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity-KS Applauds Final Passage of Regulatory Sandboxes, Calls on Governor Kelly to Sign Topeka, KS - Following the passage of House Bill 2291 which will establish the Regulatory Relief Division within the Office of the Attorney General and create a regulatory sandbox program to waive or suspend rules and regulations for businesses exploring new innova  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee Applauds the Passage of Property Rights Protection Act and Flexible Benefit Accounts # Mar 20, 2025 by AFP Nashville, TN - Today, Americans for Prosperity - Tennessee (AFP-TN) applauds the final passage of the two key pieces of legislation: The Property Rights Protection Act ( HB 444/SB 480 ), and the Voluntary Portable Benefit Pla  more

HERNDON, Virginia, March 20 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news: * * * California's SB 26 Passes Senate And Moves To The Assembly California Senate Bill 26 - the clean-up legislation that permits manufacturers to opt-in to the new streamlined procedures and incentivizes the seller of a vehicle that is the subject of a lemon law claim under AB 1755 to disclose the reasons for such claim to the potential buyer - has passed the California Senate wi  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * CALS Global Opportunity Initiative cohort cultivates collaboration in Ethiopia The roasted earthiness of fine java filled the air as a small group of Virginia Tech faculty members watched the Ethiopian coffee ceremony being reverently performed for them. It was readily apparent to members of the cohort as they gathered at a small stakeholder farm in the lush, high-altitude village of Ilala, that this was exactl  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 20 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Chilling Virtual Reality Experience From peta2 Promises Alien Encounters at the University of Utah Salt Lake City - Coming to the University of Utah this week is peta2's award-winning virtual reality experience, Abduction, which is touring the country to encourage empathy for animals caged in laboratories on university campuses. In this eerie experience, vis  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Clothesline Project returns to Virginia Tech on March 26 On Wednesday, March 26, the Virginia Tech Drillfield will transform into an outdoor exhibit as the annual Clothesline Project display returns to campus. The Clothesline Project shows the impact of gender-based and sexual violence through hundreds of T-shirts designed by survivors and their loved ones. Each shirt carries a personal message - words of pain,  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 20 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Dolphin Defenders Blast 'Despacito' Singer Luis Fonsi's SeaWorld Gig Orlando, Fla. - Holding signs declaring, "Luis Fonsi is Heartless to Perform at SeaWorld," a pod of PETA supporters and members of the Animal Rights Foundation of Florida will rally against Luis Fonsi's concert at SeaWorld on Sunday, putting the singer on blast for supporting the abuse ment park despite being i  more

HERNDON, Virginia, March 20 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news: * * * Emerging Leaders Coalition Welcomes Incoming Class Of 2025 During the Leadership Conference earlier this month, the RV Industry Association's Emerging Leaders Coalition inducted the incoming Class of 2025. The Emerging Leaders Coalition was formed out of the Emerging Leaders Task Force with the intent to strengthen industry unity, identify and develop emerging leaders, prom  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 21 -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following news on March 20, 2025: * * * End Of Delivery Tax Proposal Is A Win For All Marylanders Chamber of Progress Thanks State Leaders For Averting Regressive Tax At a press conference today, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Senate President Bill Ferguson, and House Speaker Adrienne Jones announced that state policymakers will drop a proposal to tack on a  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 21 -- The National Parent Teacher Association issued the following news release on March 20, 2025: * * * Executive Order Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education: A Severe Threat to Public School Students and Families Today, President Donald Trump signed an executive order with the intention of dismantling the core functions of the U.S. Department of Education. National PTA President Yvonne Johnson issued the following statement on the executive action: "Last   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Expert explains why March Madness captivates us, propels little-known schools March Madness has become a cultural phenomenon that extends far beyond simply three weeks of college basketball games. The NCAA men's and women's tournaments are expected to draw more than $3 billion in legal sports wagers this year, but the excitement and cultural capital of "the big dance" also draws from our sense of community, our  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 19 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Feds Issue Official Warning to UC Davis for Monkey Deaths: PETA Statement Davis, Calif. - Please see the following statement from PETA Senior Science Advisor Dr. Lisa Jones-Engel regarding the Official Warning levied by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) against the University of California-Davis for violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act, which   more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Former Atlanta Falcons Executive, Veteran, to Speak at VMI LEXINGTON, Va. March 19, 2025 -- Virginia Military Institute invites the VMI community and general public to an evening of inspiration and leadership with Steve Cannon, a distinguished executive, philanthropist, and military advocate. Cannon will speak Tuesday, April 1, at 8 p.m. in Gillis Theater, Marshall Hall, as part of the Courageous Lea  more

HERNDON, Virginia, March 20 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news: * * * Go RVing Reveals 2025 Experiential Events Experiential events are a core part of Go RVing's strategy to expose diverse audiences to RVing and an active outdoor lifestyle in an unexpected setting. They provide consumers with real-world opportunities to directly engage with RVs, leading them to share their experience with friends, while also becoming more likely to make a purch  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Graduate School Community Scholars to share their projects at March 27 showcase The 2025 Graduate School Community Scholars will showcase their work at a spotlight event from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 27, in the Graduate Life Center Multipurpose Room. The annual event is hosted by the Graduate School Office of Student Services, Inclusion, and Strategic Partnerships. Lunch will be provided. Chrishma Dhars  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Mark Paul named fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Mark Paul has been named a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Paul is a professor and associate department head for faculty affairs in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Established in 1880, the society aims to advance engineering for the benefit of society and currently has more than 85,000 members from 140 count  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 20 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * No More Monkey Business for Tonia Haddix: Feds Terminate 'Chimp Crazy' Villain's Animal Welfare License After PETA Push Sunrise Beach, Mo. - Following years of PETA pressure, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has finally terminated Tonia Haddix 's federal license, banning her from legally selling USDA-regulated animals, including primates, and operating her roadside zoo   more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 19 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * PETA Statement: The American Kennel Club's "Most Popular" Dog Breed Struggles to Breathe Norfolk, Va. - Below, please find a statement from PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman in response to the American Kennel Club (AKC) announcing yesterday that for the third year in a row, the French bulldog is the AKC's most registered dog breed: French bulldogs   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 20 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Announces Agenda for 2025 SIA GovSummit SIA's public policy and government security technology conference will take place May 20-21 in Washington, D.C. SILVER SPRING, Md. - The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced details for the 2025 SIA GovSummit, SIA's annual public policy and government security technology   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Spring clean your closet with tips from a Virginia Tech expert As spring begins, it's the perfect time for a closet clean out, and this Virginia Tech instructor has some tips. "Detoxing your closet by getting rid of excess stuff that no longer serves you is one of the best ways to take physical action to let the past go," said Stephany Greene, a fashion designer, celebrity stylist, branding expert, and instruct  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, March 20 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * T-Mobile Arena Worker Files Federal Charges Against Culinary Union for Stonewalling Requests to Stop Dues Deductions Arena foodservice employee is latest to charge Culinary Union officials with undermining workers' rights under federal law Las Vegas, NV (March 20, 2025) - Renee Guerrero, an employee of Levy Restaurants, a foodservice provider at Las Vegas' T-Mobil  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Top Two Priority Bills for AFP-OH Advance # Mar 20, 2025 by AFP Ohio Senate Advances SB 2, Ohio House Advances HB 28 Columbus, OH - Americans for Prosperity - Ohio (AFP-OH) celebrates top priority bills for energy reform and tax reform advancing through the Ohio Senate and House, respectively. Yesterday, the Ohio Senate unanimously passed Sen. Reineke's energy leg  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 19 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * University of Washington Poised to Approve New Study by Experimenter Who Irradiated Monkey Nearly to Death Seattle - PETA is opposing a University of Washington oversight committee's expected approval on Thursday of a study by an experimenter whose disregard for approved scientific and ethical protocols led to a monkey's euthanasia. PETA primate scientists wi  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech researcher earns fellowship to explore how obesity increases the risk for heart disease At home in Australia, Mark Renton started playing football as soon as he could. He figured it would eventually lead to a career prescribing strength training and exercise regimens to athletes. But as an undergraduate, the sports science curriculum included an exercise metabolism course that explored how cells t  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, March 21 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech researcher earns fellowship to explore how obesity increases the risk for heart disease Mark Renton, a postdoctoral associate with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, will investigate how the pannexin-1 protein regulates blood flow in an obesity-induced heart condition. By Lena Ayuk At home in Australia, Mark Renton started playing fo  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech researcher tackles corn disease with data Corn, the most widely grown crop in the United States, is increasingly affected by foliar diseases like tar spot, which can reduce yield and quality. Researchers at Virginia Tech's Southern Piedmont Agricultural Research and Extension Center (SPAREC) are working on data-driven solutions to help producers monitor, detect, and manage these potentially devastat  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech's second annual Accessibility Awareness Week to begin March 31 Virginia Tech's second annual Accessibility Awareness Week is March 31-April 5. This six-day event provides a wide array of learning opportunities and resources that engage the university community to think, discuss, learn, and take action regarding digital and physical accessibility. This year's theme is Accessibility by Design: How t  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Where the rubber meets the test track: Kevin Fuller pairs his passions for racing and research As an undergraduate student studying mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech, Kevin Fuller '90 found his way into racing while working in an industrial co-op program. One of Fuller's co-workers there, Phil Good, had been a crew member for NASCAR legend Buddy Arrington. After leaving the crew, Good had made it into sev  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, March 21 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * A vital link to local news W&M develops site to help the public find local news sources By Susan Corbett Say you were offered a job in a town you'd never been to. How would you know if you would like to live there? How are the schools? What is the crime rate? Is there any nightlife? Can you afford a house or apartment there? W&M Data Science assistant professor Alexander Nwala suggests you could begin y  more