NORFOLK, Virginia, March 26 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 47K People Sign Appeal to New FDA Chief to Reverse Sunscreen Decision, Support Modern Non-Animal Tests Washington - Today, PETA delivered an appeal signed by nearly 47,000 supporters and a letter from PETA scientists calling on the new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner, Dr. Martin Makary, to reverse the agency's baffling decision to require  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 27 -- The American Apparel and Footwear Association issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * AAFA Reacts to U.S. Department of Labor's Action to Cancel All ILAB Contracts Today, the American Apparel & Footwear Association expressed alarm at actions taken by the U.S. Department of Labor to cancel all contracts for the Department's Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB). "Our members, and their 3.5 million American workers, rely heavily on I  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 26 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * ACS Supports Passing of Bleeding Control Legislation in Virginia Bill requires that all public elementary and high schools store bleeding control equipment on-site in easy-to-access areas WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American College of Surgeons (ACS) commends the General Assembly of Virginia for enacting House Bill 1700, which requires all public elementary and high schools in Virginia to pro  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP & LIBRE Urge Support of Street Vendor Occupational Licensing Reform Bill # Mar 26, 2025 by AFP CARSON CITY, NV-- Yesterday, AFP-Nevada and The LIBRE Initiative-Nevada activists testified before the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services in support of SB 295, legislation to remove state and local burdens on street food vendors and entrepreneurs across Neva  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Statement on Court Reinstating ANWR Oil and Gas Leases # Mar 26, 2025 by AFP ANCHORAGE, AK - Yesterday, a federal court in Alaska ruled that the Biden administration unlawfully canceled seven oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) that were required under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. AFP Foundation had previously opened an investig  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 26 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Alarming Pattern of Animal Welfare Violations at Local Breeding Operation Leads PETA to Seek Criminal Probe Viroqua, Wis. - A just-released federal report reveals that dogs were deprived of water and held in waste-filled enclosures at a puppy mill on Kolash Road operated by dog profiteers Ervin Miller, Marcus Miller, and Anna May Miller--marking the 24 th doc  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 26 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Acquisition Must Be Faster, More Agile Lethality, speed and cost efficiency are some of the top factors the Army must consider when evaluating and acquiring new technology and capabilities for the force, a panel of experts said during the Association of the U.S. Army's Global Force Symposium and Exposition in Huntsville, Alabama. "The days of programs of recor  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 27 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * As Economic Uncertainty Looms, UVA Takes Proactive Steps By Mike Mather Facing an uncertain economy and the possibility of federal funding reductions, University of Virginia leaders are urging faculty and staff members to curtail discretionary spending and plan carefully for other expenses. The email sent to the University community Tuesday - signed by President Jim Ryan, Interim Executive Vic  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Board approves New Business Building, sets tuition at quarterly meeting The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved design plans and authorized construction of the New Business Building, the second academic facility in the Global Business and Analytics Complex, at its quarterly meeting held today. The 92,000-square-foot building will support Pamplin College of Business's relocation and growth, offering spaces   more

WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Board member writes 'members will pay the price' of any changes to credit union tax status In an op-ed for The Virginian Pilot, America's Credit Unions Board Member (and immediate past board chair) Brian Schools warned that current threat to credit unions' tax status "could undermine their ability to serve the very people they were created to help." Schools, who is president/CEO o  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Board of Visitors approves design of New Business Building Virginia Tech's vision for a next generation, collaborative education hub at the intersection of business, technology, and analytics is a step closer to reality. On Tuesday, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved the design review and authorized the construction of the New Business Building, the second academic building in the Global Business and   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 27 -- The Center for Excellence in Education issued the following news release: * * * CEE Program Alumni Named Coca-Cola Scholars The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) announces that six of CEE's Research Science Institute (RSI) 2024 alumni are among the 150 high school seniors who are named Coca-Cola Scholars. "These young scholars are building upon the extraordinary RSI experience as scholars," said Joann DiGennaro, CEE President. "I am so very proud of these  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The American Society of Anesthesiologists issued the following news release: * * * Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants Now Authorized to Practice in Virginia Law will Improve Health Care Workforce Challenge in Virginia CHICAGO - Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed into law Senate Bill 882, which authorizes certified anesthesiologist assistants (CAAs) licensure in the state. The law goes into effect on July 1, 2025. Virginia joins over 20 states that allow both type  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 26 -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following report on Feb. 25, 2025, by Kaitlyn Harger entitled "Assessing the Impact of a Maryland Delivery Tax." Here are excerpts: * * * With fuel tax revenue in decline, many states are searching for alternative funding sources. Delivery taxes have emerged as a potential replacement, with some states actively considering their implementation. As of Janua  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 26 -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following report on Jan. 27, 2025, by Kaitlyn Harger and Kay Jebelli entitled "Economic Analysis: Creating a European Tech Stack Could Cost Over 5 Trillion Euros." Here are excerpts: * * * Recently, calls for the development of a separate European tech stack, dubbed the "Eurostack", have grown in Europe. On September 24th, 2024 a multi-party group of Membe  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 26 -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following report on Feb. 10, 2025, by Kay Jebelli and Hope Ledford entitled "Europe's Digital Curtain: How the Digital Markets Act Is Turning Europeans Into Second-Class Digital Citizens." Here are excerpts: * * * In September of 2022 the European Union passed the Digital Markets Act (DMA),1 a sweeping regulatory framework designed to target large tech com  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 26 -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following report on Feb. 7, 2025, by Gary Winslett entitled "Steps Democrats Can Take to Tackle the Cost of Living in 2025 and Beyond." Here are excerpts: * * * Let's face it -- Democrats performed poorly in the 2024 election. They lost the popular vote for the first time in 20 years. Compared to 2020, their vote share declined among Black and Hispanic vot  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 26 [Category: Electronic Products] -- The Consumer Technology Association posted the following news release: * * * CTA to Honor U.S. Reps. Foster, Beyer, Former FTC Commissioner Wilson for Bipartisan Leadership in Technology Policy The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(r) will recognize U.S. Representatives Bill Foster (D-Ill.) and Don Beyer (D-Va.) and former FTC Commissioner Christine Wilson as 2025 Digital Patriots during its annual Digital Patriots Dinner at  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 26 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Giant 'Fish' to Urge Parents: 'Don't Let Your Kids Become Hookers!' Key West - On Friday, ahead of World Day for the End of Fishing (March 29), PETA's larger-than-life "fish" mascot, Tiffany Tuna, will take to the streets near the Key West Bight Marina with a large, "bloody" hook in her mouth and a sign that proclaims, "Don't Let Your Kids Become Hookers--Don  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Groups will sue to stop Asheboro's toxic pollution of drinking water supplies for 900,000 North Carolinians CHAPEL HILL, N.C.--On behalf Cape Fear River Watch and Haw River Assembly, the Southern Environmental Law Center today notified the city of Asheboro and its industrial customers, StarPet and Waste Management's Great Oak Landfill, of its inten  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Katrina Powell honored as Alumni Distinguished Professor The first time Katrina Powell visited Virginia Tech in 2006, she knew she found where she was meant to be. "I just remember driving away," she said. "It was late afternoon and the sun was setting behind me and shining into my rearview mirror. And I just remember having this chilling - in a good way - feeling of I really want to be here." In the nearly 2  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Leadership affirms university values, principles, and commitment to follow evolving laws During the Academic, Research, and Student Affairs Committee held on March 24, a resolution on the Presidential Executive Order on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion was introduced, reviewed, and amended by members of the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors before being approved by the full board the following day. At the committ  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 27 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * Mason Korea's global network expands in Vietnam Last week, Mason Korea Campus Dean Joshua Park led a strategic visit to Vietnam to strengthen international partnerships across three key cities: Hanoi, Danang, and Ho Chi Minh. He was accompanied by Kelley Chung, associate dean of admissions and enrollment, and Jake Lee, admissions counselor. In Hanoi, the Mason Korea delegation met with Vice Preside  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The National Community Reinvestment Coalition, an organization that works to uphold fair housing, fair lending and consumer protection laws, issued the following news release: * * * NCRC And SouthState Bank Announce $8.3 Billion Plan To Support Underserved Communities The National Community Reinvestment Coalition announced that SouthState Bank has announced in coordination with NCRC a five-year, $8.3 billion plan to meet the needs of underserved communities across the   more

VIENNA, Virginia, March 27 -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * News/Media Alliance Announces AI Licensing Partnership with ProRata Arlington, VA - Today, the News/Media Alliance announced the launch of an AI licensing framework agreement with ProRata AI, who is working to ensure publishers and creators are fairly credited and compensated by generative AI. As the leading trade association for news media publishers, News/Media Alliance is offe  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 26 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Plumb: Small Ideas Can Drive Big Innovation Driving transformation on a large scale begins with small ideas derived from observations made in everyday life, said Radha Plumb, former chief digital and AI officer for the Department of Defense. In remarks March 25 at a Generation Next Forum at the Association of the U.S. Army's Global Force Symposium and Exposition in  more

RESTON, Virginia, March 26 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * SNMMI Honors Congressmen Neal Dunn and Ami Bera with 2025 Legislative Champion Award for Advocacy in # Nuclear Medicine Reston, Virginia (March 26, 2025) --The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) is pleased to present the 2025 Legislative Champion Award to Congressmen Neal Dunn, MD (FL-R), and Ami Bera, MD (CA-D), in recognit  more

RESTON, Virginia, March 27 -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Statement from Jane Larimer, CEO of Nacha, on White House Executive Order to Phase Out Checks for Federal Payments Nacha applauds the White House's executive order to eliminate the use of paper checks for federal disbursements by Sept. 30, 2025, and for receipts as soon as practicable. Paper checks are slow, costly, and prone to theft and fraud, especially in co  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 26 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Sustainers Must Think Differently for Future Fight Power generation, autonomous capabilities and more efficient operations are among the top efforts underway in the Army's sustainment enterprise as it works to transform for the future fight. "We are absolutely thinking differently about how we sustain the future Army," said Maj. Gen. Michelle Donahue, commanding ge  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 27 -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation issued the following news: * * * Understanding Lynch syndrome: The genetic link to colorectal cancer By Pim Suwannarat, M.D. Pim Suwannarat, M.D., is a board-certified geneticist and chief of Genetics at the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group. She sees patients at the Kaiser Permanente Marlow Heights Medical Center. You may know that lifestyle factors such as smoking, drinking alcohol in excess and eating a diet high in red   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 26 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * University of Richmond Commencement Speaker is Richmond Fed President and CEO Tom Barkin UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND -- Tom Barkin, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, will address University of Richmond graduates during the main Commencement ceremony in May. Barkin became president and CEO of the Richmond Fed, which serves Virginia, the Carolinas, Marylan  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 27 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Q&A: Is Artificial Intelligence Friend or Foe? By Jane Kelly Artificial intelligence has been around for longer than you may think. Email spam filters and autocorrect systems are considered among the earliest forms of artificial intelligence, or AI. And way back in 1997, IBM's Deep Blue supercomputer made history, defeated then-reigning world chess champion Garry Kasparov. The idea o  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 27 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * UVA Health Joins National Mobile Care Collaborative UVA Health is one of five health systems nationwide selected to join a mobile care collaborative to share lessons learned and discover how to enhance the services provided by its mobile care unit. UVA Health is receiving a $10,000 grant from the Lowenstein Foundation to participate in the collaborative, which runs through October. T  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech Board of Visitors sets tuition and fees for 2025-26 academic year After lengthy discussion about balancing access and affordability with maintaining the quality of a Virginia Tech education and investing in world-class faculty and programs, the Board of Visitors approved a 2.9 percent tuition increase for in-state and out-of-state undergraduates for the 2025-26 academic year. Tuition and mandatory  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release: * * * West Virginia Becomes First State To Ban Synthetic Food Dyes At least 20 other states are considering similar legislation. Charleston, West Virginia -- On Monday, Governor Morrisey signed House Bill 2354 into law, making West Virginia the first state in the nation to pass a sweeping ban on synthetic food dyes, linked to behavioral issues, endocrine disruption and cancer risks. The  more