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State Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Wednesday June 18, 2025 ( 14 items )  

Ahead of Primary Day, GOP Leadership Expresses Concerns About Winsome Earle-Sears' Extreme Record
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 17 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Ahead of Primary Day, GOP Leadership Expresses Concerns About Winsome Earle-Sears' Extreme Record * # VIRGINIA - New reporting highlights ongoing concerns from prominent Republicans about Sears' campaign and her candidacy because of her extreme record. NBC: Virginia's trailblazing candidates for governor prepare to battle over the economy, abortion and Trump * Still, some Republicans   more

ARC and Philippine Airlines Announce ARC Direct Connect Partnership
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 18 -- Airlines Reporting Corp. issued the following news release: * * * ARC and Philippine Airlines Announce ARC Direct Connect Partnership PAL Enhances Retailing Capabilities with Modern Distribution Solution * ARLINGTON, Va. - June 17, 2025 - Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC), a data platform and modern distribution solutions provider for air travel, has announced a new partnership with Philippine flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) through ARC Direct Connect, a   more

Canopy by Hilton Debuts in Nashville, Tennessee
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 17 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Canopy by Hilton Debuts in Nashville, Tennessee * Located in Nashville's Gulch neighborhood, the property features an extensive local art collection and five distinct culinary experiences--including a revived local brewery, an agave rooftop garden, and Nashville favorites NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 16, 2025) - Hilton lifestyle brand Canopy by Hilton has opened its doors in Nash  more

DGA Statement on Virginia's Gubernatorial Primary
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on June 17, 2025: * * * DGA Statement on Virginia's Gubernatorial Primary DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper released the following statement ahead of polls closing in Virginia's primary election: "Abigail Spanberger is a mom and a former federal law enforcement officer and CIA case officer who has always put Virginia and our country first -- and she has a record of bipartisan results for vete  more

DXC to Lead SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud Migration for Plan International
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 18 -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * DXC to Lead SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud Migration for Plan International SAP Modernization, powered by DXC, will help Plan International accelerate impact and drive data-driven growth * United Kingdom, June 16, 2025, DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, today announced it has been awarded a seven-year contract with   more

Hilton & Hilton Global Foundation Open Doors of Opportunity for People, Deliver Sustainable Stays and Support Resilient Communities to Advance 2030 Travel with Purpose Goals
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 17 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton & Hilton Global Foundation Open Doors of Opportunity for People, Deliver Sustainable Stays and Support Resilient Communities to Advance 2030 Travel with Purpose Goals * Hospitality leader creates nearly 1 million learning and career growth opportunities, contributed 452,000 volunteer hours and invests $7.3 million into projects building a better world for travel in 202  more

ICYMI: Democrats "Smash" Primary Early Voting Record, Energized to Elect Abigail Spanberger and Strong Statewide Ticket in November
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 17 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Democrats "Smash" Primary Early Voting Record, Energized to Elect Abigail Spanberger and Strong Statewide Ticket in November * # Nearly 200,000 ballots were cast ahead of today's Democratic primary elections, with enthusiasm at an all-time high to elect Abigail Spanberger for Governor, a Democratic lieutenant governor and attorney general, and expand our majority in the House of Del  more

Intelsat and IKO Media Group Expand Global Reach of Faith-Based Broadcasting With "Faith Beyond" on Galaxy 19
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 18 -- Intelsat, a provider of satellite and terrestrial network and inflight connectivity, issued the following news: * * * Intelsat and iKO Media Group Expand Global Reach of Faith-Based Broadcasting with "Faith Beyond" on Galaxy 19 MCLEAN, Va. - Intelsat, operator of one of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, announced an expansion of its collaboration with iKO Media Group (iKOMG), a global leader in broadcast and media solutions, promot  more

N.Y. PSC: Chemung Renewable Gas Project Approved by State
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The New York Public Service Commission has approved a request from Valley Energy Inc., Purcellville, Virginia, to amend its Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, paving the way for the utility to expand its natural gas service area in and around parts of the Town of Chemung (CASE 24-G-0234). The order, issued and effective June 12, 2025, allows for the installation of approximately five miles of gas pipeline to connect Valley Energy's current system with the Che  more

N.Y. PSC: Valley Energy Gas Extension Receives Environmental Green Light
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The New York Public Service Commission has concluded that an environmental impact statement for Valley Energy Inc., Purcellville, Virginia, is not needed for petition to extend natural gas service. This determination, issued on June 12, 2025, allows Valley Energy to proceed with its plans for expanding service in and around parts of the Town of Chemung (CASE 24-G-0234). Valley Energy sought approval, under Section 68 of the Public Service Law, to operate a gas franchise a  more

NEW: Sears Ripped Off Customers, Attacked Negative Reviewers Raising Concerns About Her Leadership
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 17 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Sears Ripped Off Customers, Attacked Negative Reviewers Raising Concerns About Her Leadership * # Dave Levinthal: "[...] a lot of people saying they did not do a good job. She was not somebody who you wanted to do business with." Levinthal: "[...] it says something - some might argue a lot about how she might operate as governor with constituents based on experiences that she had wi  more

Va. Conservation & Recreation Dept.: More Than $4 Million in State Grants Awarded for Dam Safety and Flood Protection
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 18 -- The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation issued the following news release on June 17, 2025: * * * More than $4 million in state grants awarded for dam safety and flood protection The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation today announced the awardees of the Dam Safety, Flood Prevention and Protection Assistance Fund, a grant program designed to help local governments and private dam owners enhance public safety and resilience through i  more

VCU-born Startup Evizia Lands $2.2M NIH Grant for Commercialization of Advanced DNA Sequencing Microscope
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 18 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU-born startup Evizia lands $2.2M NIH grant for commercialization of advanced DNA sequencing microscope A small business grant will help the company, which uses technology developed by physics professor Jason Reed, to manufacture its advanced microscope system for DNA research. By Jeff Kelley and Tony Russo As DNA research enters a critical stage in next-generation sequencing, better methods a  more

Virginia State University Announces Plans For A New 454-Bed Residence Hall To Support Record Enrollment Growth
ETTRICK, Virginia, June 18 -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * Virginia State University Announces Plans For A New 454-Bed Residence Hall To Support Record Enrollment Growth This month, VSU will break ground on the first new residence hall built on the campus in more than a decade. * Virginia State University is proud to announce plans for a new, state-of-the-art residence hall that will significantly expand the University's on-campus housing capacity. The 110,000-  more