WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Announces Initial $5 Million Investment in the Virginia Governor's Race The Democratic Governors Association is announcing it will make an initial investment of $5 million to support Abigail Spanberger's campaign for governor in Virginia. "The DGA is proud to make this initial investment to back Abigail Spanberger, a former federal law enforcement officer and CIA case officer, and a mom of three   more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * While Trump Sows Chaos in California, Communities Across the Country Still Wait for Disaster Relief Over the weekend, instead of working with state and local authorities to ensure public safety, Donald Trump chose to ignore them and endanger both law enforcement and community members in California. Meanwhile, states like North Carolina, Missouri, West Virginia, and Texas who have pleaded for Trum  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 10 -- Leonardo DRS, a company that says it provides advanced defense technology to U.S. national security customers and allies around the world, issued the following news release on June 9, 2025: * * * Leonardo DRS Awarded $41 Million Contract to Provide Combat Management System Hardware for U.S. and Allied Navies ARLINGTON, Va.- Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today that it has been awarded a $41 million contract from the Naval Sea Systems Command to cont  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 10 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Lessons Across Landscapes: W&M students connect local & global conservation knowledge By Anita Hagy Ferguson Two William & Mary students hack through roadside brush in Virginia to place a camera that tracks animal movement across a busy highway. Half a world away, W&M and Nepali students gather stories from Himalayan herders about conflict and coexistence with the large predators. Meanwhile, back at W&M, a s  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 10 -- M&M'S, a part of Mars, issued the following news release: * * * M&M'S shows "It's More Fun Together" with its most playful creative platform yet The iconic candy brand champions the power of fun and delicious shared moments through a new creative lens -- because no one knows fun better than M&M'S * CHICAGO, IL (June 9, 2025) - Today, M&M'S, proudly part of Mars, is unveiling its new global creative platform, "It's More Fun Together." Reaffirming its mission to b  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 10 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Mars expands BETTER CITIES FOR PETS to help people and pets thrive With just 40% of urban pet parents calling their neighborhoods pet-friendly, Mars expands BETTER CITIES FOR PETS to help people and pets thrive - First of its kind program catalyzes a global movement of pet-friendly and climate-resilient cities fit for future generations - A new p  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission is inviting comments on a proposal to waive the Advanced Meter Infrastructure, or smart meter, opt-out fee for certain Dominion Energy North Carolina, Richmond, Virginia, customers. The request stems from a motion filed by the public staff on May 23, 2025, concerning "Application of Virginia Electric and Power Co. dba Dominion Energy North Carolina, for Adjustment of Rate and Charges Applicable to Electric Service in North Carolina".   more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * POLL: Virginia Voters Strongly Disapprove of Kiggans and Wittman-Backed DOGE Cuts * Virginia Republicans fear that DOGE cuts "will be an albatross around the neck of every Republican candidate" New polling shows that DOGE is deeply underwater with Virginia voters, spelling trouble for Republicans like Jen Kiggans and Rob Wittman who have stood in lockstep with their party bosses   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 10 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following statement on June 9, 2025: * * * States And Cities Must Not Obstruct Federal Immigration Laws Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement urging California and all other states and cities not to obstruct the enforcement of federal authority over immigration and other laws, and to instead assist federal efforts including the National Guard to restore or  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 10 -- The Virginia Department of Social Services issued the following news release on June 9, 2025: * * * Virginia SUN Bucks Returns in July, Continuing Summer Food Support for Eligible Children In a continued effort to address childhood hunger during the summer, the Virginia Department of Social Services will again partner with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service to issue Virginia SUN Bucks, a grocery benefit program designed to help eligi  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on June 9, 2025: * * * VCU continuing education certificate builds momentum to train youth development professionals The initiative addresses a Richmond region need and is poised to help area organizations continue to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people. By Joan Tupponce Sign me up. That was Brittany Boone's response when she received an email gauging her interest in a new Virginia Co  more

HERNDON, Virginia, June 10 -- Volkswagen of America, an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, issued the following news release on June 9, 2025: * * * Volkswagen announces 2026 lineup * MY26 Tiguan sports new, more powerful engine, making the all-new Tiguan a truly sporting compact SUV * Entire VW range updated within last two model years * Reston, VA -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced the 2026 model year lineup today. The biggest change to the range is the addition of a pow  more