CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 6 -- The West Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * "Pay-Cut Patrick" Just Kicked the Can Down the Road: WVDP Slams Morrisey for PEIA Premium Hikes CHARLESTON, WV - As state employees across West Virginia open their paychecks this week many are noticing something deeply troubling -- their take-home pay is about to shrink, thanks to a sharp increase in Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) premiums that were voted on last year. Th  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 6 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * ACOOG Chapter at VCOM-Louisiana named "Organization of the Year" by The Wellspring By Danielle Voumard The American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOOG) chapter at VCOM-Louisiana has received a remarkable honor: The Wellspring's "Organization of the Year" Award. This recognition celebrates the chapter's outstanding volunteerism and ongoing commitment to  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 6 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Ahead of the Anniversary of Griswold v. Connecticut, Remember Winsome Earle-Sears Has an Extreme Record Attacking Reproductive Rights * # Sears voted against the Right to Contraception Act leaving the door open to extreme restrictions on contraception and birth control in Virginia VIRGINIA - Ahead of the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Griswold v. Connecticut, which prot  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 7 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following statement on June 6, 2025: * * * Another 71,000 Unemployed Shows We Need Tax Cuts Extended Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement on the latest jobs numbers released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics: "Unemployment once again increased by another 71,000 in May, reaching 7.2 million, the highest since October 2021. This is what usually happens foll  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 7 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * George Mason researchers look at low-cost solutions to increase solved cases and boost public trust in police By John Hollis It's a sought-after "sweet spot," where effective police response to combatting nonviolent crimes earns public approval and builds community goodwill--all within tight budget constraints. Reaching that intersection is no easy task. That's why George Mason University research  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 7 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on June 6, 2025: * * * Highlighting education research and the real world, VCU scholars bring life to stories from the field The School of Education's Jesse Senechal, David Naff and Hillary Parkhouse are co-editors of a new book that offers a roadmap for research-practice partnerships that can transform schools. By Laura O'Brien A new book co-edited by three Virginia Commonwealth University educators pr  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * NBC: "Earle-Sears' record on social issues complicates bid to follow Youngkin's path in Virginia governor's race" A new report from NBC News details how Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears holding more extreme beliefs than Gov. Glenn Youngkin on marriage equality and reproductive rights -- as well as her support for unpopular DOGE cuts -- have left her out of step with Virginia voters and "could further compl  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 6 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Winsome Earle-Sears "Staking Out Positions to Youngkin's Right" * # NBC News: "Earle-Sears' record on social issues complicates bid [...]" VIRGINIA - New reporting from NBC News details how Winsome Earle-Sears has a record of "staking out positions to [Glenn] Youngkin's right," including significantly "more conservative" positions like her support for a near-total abortion ban and op  more

RADFORD, Virginia, June 7 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford University to launch applied biotechnology major in fall 2027 Board of Visitors approves new high-demand program for Southwest Virginia By Justin Ward The Radford University Board of Visitors unanimously approved a proposal today to establish a new undergraduate major in applied biotechnology, pending approval by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) during the 2025-26 cycle  more

RADFORD, Virginia, June 7 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Danilowicz Honored with 2025 Virginia Business C-Suite Award By Patrick Reed Virginia Business magazine has selected Radford University President Bret Danilowicz as an inaugural Virginia C-Suite Awards recipient. Danilowicz was presented the honor during a celebration held at The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Virginia, on June 5. The Virginia C-Suite Awards celebrate top executives who consistently demo  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 6 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * TONIGHT: Sears to Deliver Commencement Address at School Where Homosexuality Is "Prohibited" and Declared "Sinful" * # VIRGINIA - Tonight, Winsome Earle-Sears is slated to deliver the commencement address at an anti-LGBTQ school in Chesapeake. As reported by The Advocate, Atlantic Shores Christian School's statement of faith declares that homosexuality and bisexuality are "sinful and prohib  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 7 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Invasion of the Condiments: When One Flavor of Ketchup Just Won't Cut It By Jane Kelly Condiment consumption in the United States seems to be at an all-time high. Chili crisp and hot honey are flying off shelves faster than Trader Joe's crew members can restock them. Market research firm Technavio predicts the condiments market will grow by $44.2 billion between 2024 and 2028. That's a   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 7 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * VCOM Anatomy Professor Honored with Innovation Award By Amy Ostroth We've always known VCOM has some of the very best faculty around, and we're always glad when our faculty members get official recognition of how awesome they are. Such was the case for Aaron Beger, PhD, assistant professor of anatomical sciences at VCOM, who was recently honored by the Society of Osteopathic M  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 6 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Wesleyan University issued the following news: * * * Virginia Heat Watch Study Reveals Local Hot Spots and Climate Vulnerabilities A new study published in Urban Climate highlights how extreme heat affects neighborhoods in Virginia Beach and across Virginia, revealing stark disparities in temperature exposure linked to race, income, and tree cover. The Virginia Heat Watch initiative is the largest study of its kind in the commonwealth. The rese  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 6 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Winsome Earle-Sears "Staking Out Positions to Youngkin's Right" NBC News: "Earle-Sears' record on social issues complicates bid [...]" * New reporting from NBC News details how Winsome Earle-Sears has a record of "staking out positions to [Glenn] Youngkin's right," including significantly "more conservative" positions like her support for a near-total abortion ban and opposing marriage  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 6 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * WINSOME, LOSE SOME: Surprise, Surprise... Sears Stands to the Right of Youngkin * # VIRGINIA - It's been another week of fails and flops for Winsome Earle-Sears and her flailing campaign. From unearthed comments she can't escape to ejecting a reporter from her campaign event to avoid commenting on the Medicaid cuts, appearances with far-right extremists like Byron Donalds and visits to anti  more