ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 4 -- TheDream.US, a college and career success program for immigrant youth, issued the following news release: * * * "Harmful and Self-Defeating" - TheDream.US and Presidents' Alliance Responds to DoJ Lawsuit Against Texas In-State Tuition for Dreamers Dallas, TX - Today the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the State of Texas over its in-state tuition law, the Texas Dream Act. In response, TheDream.US and The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 9 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 'Hell on Wheels' Truck to Blast Dying Chickens' Cries Outside Burlington Eateries * Burlington, Vt. - Diners on their way into Church Street Market Place and other local eateries that serve chicken and eggs are in for an earful on Wednesday when " Hell on Wheels "--PETA's life-size, hyperrealistic chicken transport truck covered with images of real chickens cr  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 9 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * AAMVA Board of Directors Holds Annual Spring Meeting * The AAMVA Board of Directors held their annual spring meeting last week in Arlington, VA. The board received financial, operational updates, and key program updates as well as met with partners from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Department of Homeland S  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * AFAS expands financial support, launches streamlined application to better serve Airmen, Guardians * ARLINGTON, Virginia - In a sweeping expansion of its services, Air Force Aid Society announced this month a series of bold changes aimed at better supporting the evolving needs of Airmen, Guardians, and their families. The official relief organization for the  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 10 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release on June 9, 2025: * * * AIA Sends Letter to Secretary of Defense Hegseth Encouraging Acquisition Reforms Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Hegseth, applauding the Department of Defense's efforts to eliminate unnecessary regulations and promote expedited and streamlined acquisitions. In the le  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 9 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army G-1 Speaks at AUSA Noon Report Webinar * The Army's deputy chief of staff for personnel, G-1, will speak June 18 during an Association of the U.S. Army webinar. Lt. Gen. Brian Eifler's presentation, part of AUSA's Noon Report series, will begin at noon Eastern. It is free, but registration is required here. Eifler, who became the Army G-1 in August, most rece  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 9 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Blowing Away the Competition! PETA Names Top Vegan-Friendly Cities in the U.S. * Norfolk, Va. - With the demand for vegan dining options skyrocketing from coast to coast, PETA is naming its picks for the Most Vegan-Friendly Cities in the U.S.--and is now sharing all the delicious details about the winners. Chicago (aka the "Windy City") earned the top spot o  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Joins Colleagues in Introducing Energy Choice Act of 2025 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Recently, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, helped introduce the Energy Choice Act of 2025, legislation led by U.S. Senator Jim Justice (R-W.Va.). "America needs more energy, and our state and local governments shouldn't   more

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 9 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Dancing With The Stars' Sasha Farber Bops With Dog Ruby in New Pro-Adoption PETA Campaign * Los Angeles - Partner up--with adoption! To mark the upcoming 20 th anniversary of Dancing with the Stars, Sasha Farber strikes a pose with his forever dance partner--his dog, Ruby--in a celebratory PETA campaign encouraging people to always adopt animals from shelters   more

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 9 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Denver's Dining Scene Earns City Top Spot on PETA's Most Vegan-Friendly List * Denver - The taste of victory! PETA has just named its Most Vegan-Friendly Cities in the U.S., and the Mile High City has upped the competition, nabbing a spot on the list with its plethora of plant-powered options. Setting an elevated standard is mainstay vegan restaurant Waterco  more

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

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 5 -- Empower Oversight Whistleblowers and Research, an educational organization dedicated to enhancing independent oversight of government and corporate wrongdoing, issued the following news release: * * * Empower Oversight Credits Whistleblowers for Shining Light on Quiet Skies Program Now Ending Empower Oversight president Tristan Leavitt made the following comment after Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that the Quiet Skies program woul  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The Federal Communications Commission has approved a waiver for Shenandoah Telecommunications Co., Edinburg, Virginia, allowing its affiliate, Chillicothe Telephone Co., Ohio, to transition its business data services from rate-of-return to incentive regulation. This decision, outlined in an order by the Acting Chief, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, addresses a petition filed by Shentel. The waiver concerns section 61.50 of the Commission's rules, whic  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 10 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by Jason W. Smith and Carrie Cook: * * * Jump-Starting Rural Community Development Projects: Lessons Learned In an effort to address both the supply- and demand-side barriers of rural project development, the Richmond Fed partnered with rural-facing organizations to launch the Rural Investment Collaborative (RIC). A core strategy of the RIC is the Community Investment Training, w  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Immunity Denied: Prosecutor Must Face Suit for Retaliatory Charges After Forfeiture Challenge * DETROIT-- Today, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that a Wayne County prosecutor must face Robert Reeves's lawsuit alleging he twice dragged Reeves into baseless criminal proceedings to punish him for challenging the county's civil forfeiture machine. Rejecting claims of absol  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Trump's Activation of National Guard in California Over Local Officials' Objections * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump's activation of 2,000 National Guard troops in California, over the objections of California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, in response to immigration prot  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 -- (TNSxrep) AMT - The Association for Manufacturing Technology issued the following news release: * * * Machinery Orders Continue Upswing Despite Typical April Decline McLean, Va. (June 9, 2025) -- New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $444.9 million in April 2025. This marked a 12.7% decline from March 2025 and a nearly 40% increase f  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

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 9 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * NARFE Grassroots Advocates Take Message Directly to Lawmakers * On June 11, more than 200 NARFE leaders held meetings with lawmakers and their staff to advocate for federal employees and retirees. Prior to the advocacy day, the leaders received advocacy training during LEGcon25, which included sessions with policy experts,  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 9 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * NARFE Submits Official Comment on OPM's Proposed Rule to Undermine More Than 140 Years of Civil Service Reform * Alexandria, Va. - In response to the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Proposed Rule "Improving Performance, Accountability and Responsiveness in the Civil Service," 90 Fed. Reg. 17182 (April 23, 2025), NAR  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 10 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * National Wildlife Federation Calls for Increased Conservation of Iconic Species, Places, Ecosystems * RESTON, Va. -- The National Wildlife Federation urged federal and state leaders to strengthen their commitments to recovering iconic species, conserving and restoring vital habitat, and safeguarding the experts and agencies that steward natural resources and cond  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, June 9 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Netflix Spy Kids Production Driver Demands Review From Federal Labor Board in Case Challenging Teamsters Discrimination * Texas-based driver exposes "hiring hall" scheme that operates in violation of federal law Dallas, TX (June 9, 2025) - Jeff Norris, a transportation employee for Texas-based Netflix streaming productions like Spy Kids: Armageddon, is asking the N  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 -- 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

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 9 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Victory! Carnival Corporation Cancels Elephant Encounters After PETA Appeal * Miami - After hearing from PETA and over 40,000 of its supporters, locally headquartered Carnival Corporation--the largest cruise line in the world--confirmed it no longer offers excursions to operations that force abused captive elephants to be ridden or bathed by visitors. Carniv  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

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Joins Effort to Support Drones for First Responders Act, Bolster U.S. Drone Industry and National Security * WASHINGTON - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) joined Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), China Select Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), and Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL) in reintroducing the Drones for First Responders (DFR) Act, legislation designed to strengthen the U.S. drone   more

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 9 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Yes, Chef! Chicago Named Most Vegan-Friendly City; PETA Celebrates With Food Giveaway * Chicago - PETA has just named its Most Vegan-Friendly Cities in the U.S., and the Windy City has blown away the competition, nabbing the top spot on the list with its plethora of plant-powered choices. The honor may surprise fans of the Emmy Award-winning series The Bear --  more