NORFOLK, Virginia, March 27 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 'Hell on Wheels' is Coming to Hattiesburg: Realistic Pig Truck to Blast Dying Animals' Cries Outside Honey Baked Ham and Meaty Eateries Hattiesburg, Miss. - Lunchtime diners at Southern Prohibition Brewing 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 t  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 27 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Applauds House Passage of Legislation to Expand Healthcare Access with More Affordable Options # Mar 27, 2025 by AFP Concord, NH --Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today celebrated New Hampshire House's passage of House Bill 548, legislation allowing licensing for facilities exclusively receiving direct payments for services. This measure will sig  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 27 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NH Celebrates House Passage of Open Enrollment Bill # Mar 27, 2025 by AFP Concord, NH -- Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire celebrates the passage of House Bill 741, a significant legislative achievement that empowers parents and enhances educational freedom across the state. This landmark bill allows parents to enroll their children in any public school in   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 27 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OH Applauds General Assembly for Passing Major Energy Reform Bill # Mar 27, 2025 by AFP House Passes HB15 with 90 Votes Columbus, OH - Americans for Prosperity -OH (AFP-OH) applauds the Ohio House for passing House Bill 15, which will improve energy reliability and affordability across Ohio by removing anti-competitive regulations in the energy sector. This   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 27 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-TN Applauds Senate for Passing Statewide Property Tax Resolution # Mar 27, 2025 by AFP Senate Passes SJR1 with 2/3 Majority Nashville, TN - Yesterday, the Tennessee Senate passed SJR001, which will amend the constitution to put a ban on statewide property taxes. To pass, SJR001 needed a 2/3 majority support of the Senate. It will be on the ballot for voters' a  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 27 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-TX Statement on Walz / O'Rourke Town Hall in Houston # Mar 27, 2025 by AFP ROSENBERG, TX - Americans for Prosperity-Texas (AFP-TX) bashed Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's tone-deaf town hall event with former Congressman Robert "Beto" O'Rourke in the Houston area on Monday, calling on them to take their out-of-touch progressive policies elsewhere. Genevieve Colli  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 27 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi Applauds Signing of Historic Tax Cut into Law # Mar 27, 2025 by AFP Jackson, MS --Today, Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) is applauding the Governor for signing HB 1 into law which will reduce and gradually phase out the state income tax. AFP-MS said that HB 1 is a pro-taxpayer bill that phases out the income tax o  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 26 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Arts and technology highlight new academic, industry, and government partnership Emily Fielder recently began seeing fruit in a whole new light as the result of a new collaboration of academics, professionals, and policymakers in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area. "At home, I was eating blueberries and kept thinking about its pigment in a completely different way," said Fielder, who is currently a learni  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 27 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Backs Bipartisan Effort to Eliminate Truck and Trailer Tax Mar 27, 2025 Washington - Today, the American Trucking Associations applauded congressional leaders for introducing legislation to repeal the antiquated federal excise tax on the purchase of new trucks and trailers. "First implemented over a century ago to help finance America's effort in Worl  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, March 27 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * Bishop Julius C. Trimble to Give WVWC Baccalaureate Address BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - West Virginia Wesleyan College will welcome Bishop Julius C. Trimble as the Baccalaureate speaker on Friday, May 9 at 7 p.m. in Wesley Chapel. Trimble assumed the role of General Secretary for the General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) of The United Methodist Church on Sept. 1, 2024. Trimble was ass  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 27 [Category: Electronic Products] -- The Consumer Technology Association posted the following news release: * * * CES 2025 Audit Reveals Growing Attendance from Executives, Investors, and Media # CES strengthens as the global convener of the tech ecosystem solving challenges and improving lives The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(r) announces independently audited data for CES(r) 2025, the most powerful tech event in the world, revealing an increase in atte  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 27 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Chilling Virtual Reality Experience From peta2 Promises Alien Encounters at Weber State Ogden, Utah - Coming to Weber State University next 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, visitors will en  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, March 27 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom's Harne and McInerny Explore the Power of Art for Major Speaker Series Christendom College recently hosted a thought-provoking discussion on the nature and significance of art, featuring philosophy professor Dr. Daniel McInerny alongside College President George A. Harne, Ph.D. The event, part of the college's major speaker series, explored the question: "What is Art, and Why Does It Matter?"   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 27 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * David Popham named fellow of American Association for the Advancement of Science The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the world's largest general scientific societies, has named David Popham to its 2024 class of fellows. "This year's class of fellows are the embodiment of scientific excellence and service to our communities," said Sudip S. Parikh, the association's chief execut  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 27 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Dishing on football: Meet the executive chef alumnus who feeds the Washington Commanders As he attempted to establish a career as a chef in the restaurant industry, Connor McGuire '10 found himself with a unique opportunity to follow his mentor and be a sous chef for the NFL's Washington Commanders. And after letting the idea briefly simmer in his mind, the Virginia Tech alumnus came to a simple conclusion - be  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 26 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Expert explains consequences of tariffs for Virginia agriculture Virginia farms could face both immediate and long-term economic consequences because of tariffs imposed by the United States on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, and because of tariffs imposed on U.S. goods by those countries in return. Virginia Tech agricultural trade policy analyst Xi He shared an overview of the challenges that the commonw  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 28 -- The George Mason University's College of Health and Human Services issued the following news: * * * Addressing state-level gaps in health care coverage for transition-age foster youth with disabilities By Taylor Thomas In a recent commentary in Health Affairs Forefront, Gilbert Gimm, Melissa Villodas, and colleagues from the University at Buffalo and the University of Alabama shed light on barriers that former foster care children (FFCC) encounter when they bec  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 28 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * Students present research at Inaugural Undergraduate Research Showcase in Richmond By Katarina Benson In February, George Mason University students attended the first Undergraduate Research Showcase held by the Network for Undergraduate Research in Virginia (NURVa) in Richmond. The event was an opportunity for students to present their research as well as share their work with state legislators.   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 27 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-AL Shares Vision to 'Protect Prosperity' By Renewing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act with Greater Birmingham Young Republicans # Mar 27, 2025 by AFP Birmingham, AL --In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Alabama (AFP-AL) recently spoke at the Greater Birmingham Young Republicans (GBYR) March meeting and shared how Alabama families federal tax bill cou  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 27 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Institutional Army Must Adapt, Adopt Real-Time Lessons Amid the fastest transformation the Army has ever seen, the service must make sure the institutional force is moving forward alongside its fighting formations, said Maj. Gen. Christopher Beck, commanding general of the Army Maneuver Support Center of Excellence. Speaking on a panel during the Association of the  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Legal win: Appeals court rules credit union not liable for member fraud Credit unions saw a legal victory with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruling to overturn a district court decision that a credit union was liable for both compensatory and punitive damages due to fraud perpetrated by a member of the credit union. Wednesday's decision confirms that a financial i  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 26 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Mohan Urges Industry to Help Army Transform, Innovate Futuristic scenarios involving telemaintenance, advanced manufacturing and the ingenuity of the American soldier are "exploding" across the Army, said Lt. Gen. Chris Mohan, deputy commanding general and acting commander of Army Materiel Command. In remarks March 26 at the Association of the U.S. Army's Global Fo  more

RESTON, Virginia, March 28 -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association issued the following news release: * * * Nacha Releases Top 50 Financial Institution ACH Originators and Receivers for 2024; Total ACH Payment Volume in 2024 Exceeded 40 Billion RESTON, Virginia, March 27, 2025 - Nacha has released its Top 50 rankings of financial institution originators and receivers of ACH payments for 2024. Among originating institutions, the Top 50 were responsible for 29.7 billion ACH payments in   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 27 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * NCE 2026 Call for Proposals Now Open The 2026 National Conference on Education Call for Proposals is Now Open AASA is searching for the "best of the best" presenters to engage attendees in conversations around cutting edge trends, issues and solutions in education for the 2025 National Conference on Education in Nashville, TN. Participation as a pr  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 28 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * New Genomics Tool Accelerates Biomedical Breakthroughs A School of Medicine scientist and collaborators have developed a much-needed new tool to increase the efficiency of genomic research and accelerate the development of new ways to improve human health. UVA researcher Nathan Sheffield, PhD, has spent four years developing a new data standard to ensure that scientists are comparing  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 27 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * New Infantry Effort Builds Squad as 'One System' Mismatched helmets, uniforms and night-vision goggles characterize the Army's nine-man infantry squads, and the service wants to do something about it--and fast. "We recognize the squad is the most complex and variable weapon system on the battlefield," said Brig. Gen. Phillip Kiniery, director of the Soldier Lethali  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * New Library of Congress exhibit delves into Revolutionary War rivals with help from VCU's Brooke Newman The history professor provides expertise for 'Parallel Lives,' an installation about two famous Georges that ties into America's upcoming 250th anniversary. By Sian Wilkerson With help from a Virginia Commonwealth University professor, the Library of Congress is exploring two famous Georges f  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 27 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * New Music + Technology Festival expands to Roanoke Musical creativity and innovation will be showcased over four days as the School of Performing Arts and the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology welcome guest and faculty artists for the 2025 New Music + Technology Festival. Performances will be held in the Cube of the Moss Arts Center on April 2-4 and in the Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke on April 5.  more

HERNDON, Virginia, March 27 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news: * * * New Tariff Developments: What RV Industry Association Members Need To Know 3/27/2025 Update: Yesterday, on March 26, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order announcing a 25% tariff on automobiles and certain automobile parts. To learn more, please view our article here. * * * 3/11/2025 6 PM ET Update: President Trump has reversed his plans to impose an additional 2  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 27 -- The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * NRECA Applauds Secretary Rollins' Next Step Towards Releasing Critical USDA Funding ARLINGTON, Va. - National Rural Electric Cooperative Association CEO Jim Matheson today issued the following statement after U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced next steps to release previously obligated funding under the Rural Energy For America Pro  more

HERNDON, Virginia, March 27 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news: * * * President Trump Imposes 25% Tariff On Automobiles, Certain Auto Parts On March 26, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts into the United States (EO) announcing a 25% tariff on automobiles and certain automobile parts. This EO invokes Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, stating that the President has d  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 27 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Rainey: Transformation Requires 'Team of Teams' In its quest to transform, the Army is pledging to be a better customer as it looks to industry for the latest technology and equipment. "The only metric that matters is capability in the hands of the warfighter," said Gen. James Rainey, commander of Army Futures Command, and the Army must make it easier for industry   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on March 26, 2025: * * * Real estate professor Brent Smith selected as VCU's newest Fulbright Specialist The analytics expert says his childhood in a mobile home park inspires his work in housing today. By Haley Tenore Paying homage to his roots, the newest Fulbright Specialist from Virginia Commonwealth University hopes to use his real estate expertise to serve those living in disadvantaged communiti  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 27 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Save Millions in Wasted Taxpayer Money at HHS: PETA Statement Washington - Please see the following statement from PETA Vice President Dr. Alka Chandna regarding the announcement made earlier today by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that 10,000 federal workers from the Department of Health and Human Services would be laid off in a cost-cutting move to streaml  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 27 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Releases New Research on the Mexico Physical Security Market The report - produced by Omdia for SIA members - shares critical insights on the economic importance of the Mexico security market, examines how technology is changing the market and offers assessments of the industry in Mexico by equipment type, solution, vertical   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 26 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Shared governance in action: The staff perspective As a shared process of decision-making and representation, the shared governance system encourages community members to participate and share their perspectives on resolutions and processes that impact them. This system encompasses all five major constituent groups of the university -- faculty, staff, administrative and professional faculty, undergraduate student  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 27 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * SIA Statement on FCC Proceeding on GPS Alternatives The Security Industry Association commends the Federal Communications Commission's commitment to protecting America's economic and national security and exploring alternatives to GPS. But it is critical to recognize the essential value of security and life-saving technologies to protect homes, small busi  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 27 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * SMA Drives Initiative to Refine Enlisted Promotions Enlisted soldiers should be promoted based on how well they know their jobs, said Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer, who is driving an initiative to make that happen. "The No. 1 thing we should be basing off whether or not you're ready to be promoted is how good you are at your current job," Weimer said March 2  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 27 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Step through a story with the 2025 Book Walk From now until April 6, members of the Virginia Tech community who journey to the Duck Pond can enjoy a good story along with the sunshine. The road more read Virginia Tech's Early Childhood Education Initiatives, which supports parents and caregivers at the university, is a sponsor of the 2025 New River Valley Book Walk, bringing the stories of Laura Numeroff to w  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 27 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * The Last Anniversary Actor Danielle Macdonald Stars in New 'Love Them, Don't Eat Them' PETA Campaign Norfolk, Va. - Actor Danielle Macdonald --known for her roles in Dumplin', Patti Cake$, and The Tourist, and who will soon be starring in Nicole Kidman's new dramedy series, The Last Anniversary (March 30 on AMC+)--is standing in solidarity with all females in  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 28 -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following news on March 26, 2025: * * * Utah Governor Signs App Store Age Verification Law After Last Year's Legal Misfire Governor Cox Reignites Court Battle Over Speech & Privacy Today, Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed the App Store Accountability Act into law, which jeopardizes the privacy of Utah consumers by requiring app store providers to verify th  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 27 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Utah State University Denies Injured Animal Veterinary Care, PETA Pushes for Federal Probe Logan, Utah - In a letter sent today, PETA urges the National Institutes of Health to investigate Utah State University for possible violations of federal animal care guidelines after staff apparently failed to provide appropriate veterinary care to one of the rats used  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU author examines symbolic use of jewels in Cervantes' work In her new book, School of World Studies professor Mar Martinez-Gongora highlights the many facets of the 'Don Quixote' author's works. By Sian Wilkerson Jewels have long signified wealth and status. But in the works of Miguel de Cervantes, including his renowned "Don Quixote," the celebrated Spanish author portrays them as symbols w  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * How I found my research: Cayla Ann DeGuzman studies AI's role in training for nurse anesthetists DeGuzman, a nursing student, says, 'Contributing to something that shapes the future of education has been incredibly fulfilling.' By Tom Gresham How I found my research is an occasional series featuring VCU students sharing their journeys as researchers. As a researcher, Cayla Ann DeGuzman has man  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 26 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech's mining and minerals engineering department attends the 2025 Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Conference and Expo Each year, the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) brings together dedicated professionals from the mining and minerals industry at the annual MINEXCHANGE Conference and Expo. With a global membership of over 14,000, SME fosters connections among mining expert  more