ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 2 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * AFP-OK Applauds Senate Passage of REINS Bill OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma (AFP-OK) celebrated the Senate passage of REINS (Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny) legislation today that will create a crucial check on the administrative state once signed into law.  AFP-OK has been a steadfast advocate for HB2728, which wi  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-South Carolina Applauds Key Steps Taken Towards Eliminating State Income Tax # May 1, 2025 by AFP Columbia, SC --Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) is celebrating major improvements to H. 4216 by the House Ways and Means Committee to get the Palmetto State on track to gradually phase-out the state income tax. With the committee's amendment to H. 4216,  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 2 -- Conservation International issued the following news release: * * * Agence Francaise de Developpement and Conservation International Strengthen Partnership to Mobilize Innovative Finance for the Long-Term Protection of Nature and People ARLINGTON, Va. (May 1, 2025) - Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD) and Conservation International have signed a historic agreement to protect, restore and mobilize finance for nature and biodiversity at scale. The Memorandum   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 1 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Releases White Paper Highlighting American Leadership in Aerospace Trade Thanks to Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft Arlington, Va. - The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), the leading voice for America's aviation and aerospace manufacturers, today released a new white paper detailing the significant and ongoing benefits of the 1979 Agreement on Trade i  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, May 1 [Category: Business] -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, posted the following news: * * * App Store Accountability Act Threatens Online Privacy and At-Risk Groups Rep. John James (R-MI) and Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) will today introduce the App Store Accountability Act, which would compromise online privacy and disproportionately harm at-risk groups. As written, the bill would require app stores to collect sen  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 1 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Undertakes Sweeping Reforms to Structure, Acquisition Big changes in force structure, weaponry, platforms and acquisition are coming to the Army "to build a leaner and more lethal force," according to a DoD memorandum. In an April 30 memorandum addressed to senior Pentagon leadership, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directs Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to "implemen  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 1 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Backs Proposal Requiring EVs, Hybrids to Pay Fair Share May 01, 2025 Washington --The American Trucking Associations expressed strong support for a provision included in the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee's budget reconciliation measure that would levy an annual $250 fee on electric vehicles and a $100 annual fee on hybrids. The legislatio  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 1 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Moving and Storage Conference Kicks Off National Moving Month May 01, 2025 Washington --The American Trucking Associations and ATA Moving and Storage Conference are marking National Moving Month and the start of peak moving season by sharing tips to help consumers select a reputable mover and avoid potential scams. More than two million Americans move betw  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 2 -- The Center for Individual Freedom issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * CFIF Joins Coalition Letter Urging Repeal of Inflation Reduction Act's Green New Deal Subsidies in Reconciliation Bill The Center for Individual Freedom this week joined a coalition letter, led by Americans for Tax Reform and signed by more than 30 free-market organizations and advocates, urging Congress to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act's green new deal subsidies in th  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 2 -- The Center for Individual Freedom issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * CFIF Reiterates Strong Support for PERA and the PREVAIL Act WASHINGTON, DC - Two bipartisan bills to help restore legal certainty and fairness for America's innovators were reintroduced today in Congress: the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) and Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership (PREVAIL) Act. The Center for Individual Freed  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, April 30 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Raises Over $140,000 on Giving Day to Support Students Alumni and benefactors from across the country came together to support Christendom College during its annual Giving Day on April 29, raising more than $140,000 for the college. Nearly 700 gifts were generously donated by alumni, students, parents, and other members of the college community to The Carroll Fund, with gifts continuing to be  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025: Holly Byers blends compassion for patients with scientific discovery A graduate of the genetics dual degree program, Byers is preparing for a career as both a genetic counselor and cancer researcher. By Grace McOmber, School of Medicine Whether she's teaching high school biology or explaining rare genetic conditions to patients, Holly Byers knows how to distill complex information i  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on May 1, 2025: * * * Class of 2025: Pharmaceutical sciences student from Brazil brings high-tech touch to health care projects Silas Contaifer, who will earn his doctorate this spring, has built 3D simulation tools that use virtual reality to enhance education and training. By Haley Tenore In a pandemic pivot, Silas Contaifer turned his expertise in virtual reality from the outdoors to the operating roo  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 30 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Coke CEO Faces Pushback After Ignoring Concerns Over Sugarcane Sourcing, PETA Demands Zero Bull Norfolk, Va. - Although Coca-Cola claimed it would "answer all questions" at its shareholder meeting today, the company failed to acknowledge PETA President Ingrid Newkirk's question concerning the company's ties to the sugarcane industry in India, where it's com  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 1 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Spending Declines 0.5 Percent In March With Downturns In All Major Public And Private Nonresidential Categories Thu, 05/01/2025 - 12:00 Demand for Construction Appears to be Dropping Amid Growing Uncertainty about the Impacts Tariffs and Trade Disputes will Have on Materials Prices and Overall Demand for New Projects, Economist Notes Constr  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Corporation for Public Broadcasting issued the following news release: * * * CPB Awards $650,000 Grant to Appalachia and Mid-South Journalism Collaboration Louisville Public Media Leads Group of 7 Locally Owned and Operated Stations Covering Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 30, 2025) -- The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has awarded the latest in a series of grants to prioritize local reporting - a $649,703 grant to the Appala  more

ELKINS, West Virginia, May 2 -- Davis and Elkins College issued the following news release: * * * Davis & Elkins College Welcomes Keynote Speakers During Commencement Weekend By Stacy Kopp Davis & Elkins College proudly welcomes three distinguished keynote speakers during events taking place amid Commencement Weekend on Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10. During the College's Nurses' Pinning Ceremony, Baccalaureate Service, and Commencement, Deborah Tysor, Rev. Goodwyn Bell, and Nikki Bowma  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 2 -- VCU Health, an academic medical center on the forefront of health care, providing patients with treatments and medical technology available, issued the following news release: * * * First responders from more than 50 agencies participate in third annual goodnight lights celebration The parade has become a huge part of the Children's Tower birthday festivities. Dozens of emergency vehicles with lights and sirens in full effect were a welcome sight during a special  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, May 1 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Garden for Wildlife Month Spotlights Small-Space Gardens to Support Crucial Pollinators RESTON, Va. -- Small-space gardens, planted with native flowers and grasses, can support thousands of wildlife species and crucial pollinators. To celebrate Garden for Wildlife Month this May, the National Wildlife Federation is highlighting the outsized impact of growing native   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP Rallies Across Maine to Urge Extension of Trump's Tax Cuts, Oppose Tax Hikes # May 1, 2025 by AFP Augusta, ME --This week, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) rallied across Maine, urging lawmakers to oppose any efforts to raise taxes on Mainers. On Monday, AFP activists protested at U.S. Rep. Jared Golden's Lewiston district office, calling on the congressman   more

NEW YORK, May 1 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release: * * * In Federal Court Hearing, Georgetown Scholar Argues for Return to Virginia and Release from Detention The Trump administration is detaining Dr. Badar Khan Suri in Texas after arresting him for constitutionally protected speech and association ALEXANDRIA, Va. - In a federal district court hearing today, lawyers for Georgetown scholar Dr. Badar Khan Suri argued that the case should remain in Virgin  more

HERNDON, Virginia, April 30 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Latest Tariff Developments To see a comprehensive list of what tariffs are currently enacted, view our tariff tracker chart, which provides an easy-to-read overview of tariff impacts by country. View the Tariff Tracker Update-Wednesday, April 30, 2025: On April 29, 2025, the White House issued an Executive Order providing relief from the stacking effect of some of the tar  more

HERNDON, Virginia, May 1 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Meet The RV Industry Association's New Members-- April 2025 The RV Industry Association represents over 500 manufacturers and component and aftermarket suppliers who together produce 98 percent of all RVs made in the United States. Each month, we highlight the latest companies to join the RV Industry Association in our mission to unify the RV industry's initiatives on safety and  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 1 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * Mental Health Awareness Month When leaders model self-care and prioritize wellness, entire school communities thrive. This, AASA is focusing on systemic well-being, sustainable leadership, and the importance of reconnecting with purpose. At the top of this page, you'll hear directly from Superintendent Carrie Hruby as she expands on the themes of her re  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 2 -- The National Parent Teacher Association issued the following news release: * * * National PTA Honors Students for Their Creativity and Talents in the Arts National PTA is pleased to announce the winners of its 2024-2025 Reflections(R) student art program. The awards honor creative interpretations of the theme "Accepting Imperfection" in the following categories: dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts. Seve  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, May 1 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * New Campaign Exposes UNITE HERE's Anti-Worker Tactics National Right to Work Foundation offers free legal aid to hotel industry employees nationwide Washington, DC (May 1, 2025) - The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation is launching a nationwide campaign offering free legal aid to hotel workers in the wake of widespread abuse by UNITE HERE officials. Th  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on May 1, 2025: * * * Patricia Kinser is named VCU School of Nursing dean Kinser - a nurse scientist, clinician and alum of the school - has served as interim dean since April 2024. By Caitlin Hanbury, School of Nursing Patricia Kinser, Ph.D., will serve as the dean of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing, effective May 12. Kinser, a longtime VCU faculty member, active clinician and nat  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, May 1 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Photo Op at Lisciandro's: 'Hell on Wheels' Truck to Blast Dying Chickens' Cries Outside Jamestown Eateries Jamestown, N.Y. - Diners on their way into Lisciandro's and other local eateries that serve chicken and eggs are in for an earful on Sunday when " Hell on Wheels "--PETA's life-size, hyperrealistic chicken transport truck covered with images of real chicken  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, May 1 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Photo Op at Round Table Pizza: 'Hell on Wheels' Truck to Blast Dying Pigs' Cries Outside Monterey Eateries Monterey, Calif. - Diners on their way into Round Table Pizza and other local eateries that serve pork are in for an earful tomorrow when " Hell on Wheels "--PETA's hyper-realistic pig transport truck that looks as if it contains real pigs on their way to s  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, May 1 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Photo Op: PETA 'Dinos' to Thank Pres. Trump at Alabama Motorcade and Urge End to Prehistoric Tests on Monkeys Tuscaloosa, Ala. - As President Trump arrives at the University of Alabama to give a commencement speech on Thursday, two PETA "dinosaurs" will greet him with a pair of important messages: "Thank you, President Trump for Cutting Animal Experiments!" and   more

HERNDON, Virginia, May 1 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Industry Association Applauds Introduction Of America The Beautiful Act The RV Industry Association is proud to announce its strong support for the bipartisan America the Beautiful Act, which was introduced on Thursday, May 1st, 2025, by Senators Steve Daines (R-MT) and Angus King (I-ME). Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Mark Warner (D-VA), Tim Sheehy (R-MT), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N  more

HERNDON, Virginia, May 1 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Technical Institute Attends Association For Career And Technical Education Conference The RV Technical Institute recently participated in the Association for Career and Technical Education's Region 4 Annual Conference, which covers Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. This most recent conference-- which took place April 23rd through April 25th   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 1 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Announces Keynote Speaker for 2025 SIA GovSummit Adam Stahl of the Transportation Security Administration will offer expert insights at SIA's public policy and government security technology conference, happening May 20-21 in Washington, D.C. SILVER SPRING, Md. - The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced Adam Stahl  more

RESTON, Virginia, May 1 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * SNMMI Announces Ones to Watch 2025 Selections # SNMMI is pleased to announce our annual list of early career professionals selected as "Ones to Watch" in 2025. Launched in 2018, SNMMI's Ones to Watch campaign aims to recognize those with the potential to shape the future of precision medicine across all spectrums of the field. Members can nominate so  more

VIENNA, Virginia, May 2 -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Statement: Just-Announced Canadian Journalism Payments Show Proof of Concept for JCPA, Similar US Bills Arlington, VA - Yesterday, the Canadian Journalism Collective announced that they have started distributing payments to publishers from Google's payment under Canada's Online News Act. 108 publishers have received payment, totaling over C$22 million, with payments as high as C$4.27 million to individ  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, May 2 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * AI system targets tree pollen behind allergies UTA researchers help develop a tool to aid allergy sufferers, farmers and city planners Imagine trying to tell identical twins apart just by looking at their fingerprints. That's how challenging it can be for scientists to distinguish the tiny powdery pollen grains produced by fir, spruce and pine trees. But a new artificial intelligence  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 1 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * US, Indo-Pacific Army Leaders to Speak at LANPAC Commanders from U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, U.S. Army Pacific and the Japanese, Philippine and Australian armies are among the leaders scheduled to speak at the Association of the U.S. Army's LANPAC Symposium and Exposition in Hawaii. An international symposium dedicated to land forces in the Indo-Pacific, the three-day   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU-led research highlights semaglutide's potential for treating fatty liver disease International study suggests that the substance in Ozempic and Wegovy can reverse liver damage in patients. By A.J. Hostetler, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health An international study led by the director of Virginia Commonwealth University's liver institute suggests that the substanc  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 2 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Victory for Learners: AFP-South Carolina Celebrates Expansion of Education Scholarship Accounts Columbia, SC --Today, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) is applauding the House for adopting S. 62 and sending an expanded Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) bill to Governor Henry McMaster.  As the Governor prepares to sign the legislation,   more

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, May 2 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom, an organization advancing every person's right to live and speak the truth, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * WV governor signs bill protecting kids from harmful, experimental procedures The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Matt Sharp, director of the ADF Center for Public Policy, regarding West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey's signing Wednesday of SB 299, a law th  more