NORFOLK, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 'Dive In'! Burlingame's Jinka Wins PETA's Top 10 Best Vegan Seafood Award * Burlingame, Calif. - Time to shell -abrate! Ahead of the summer dining season, PETA has today announced its 2025 National Vegan Seafood Rankings --and Burlingame's own vegan seafood company Jinka has hooked a spot. Jinka offers a boatload of plant-powered options--including calamari  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 'Dive In'! PETA Names British Columbia the Vegan Seafood Capital of the World * British Columbia - Time to shell -abrate! Ahead of the summer dining season, PETA has today announced its 2025 Vegan Seafood Rankings --and British Columbia brands are making major waves, with Victoria's own Save Da Sea and Richmond based Gardein and Konscious all hooking spots on  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 'Hell on Wheels' Truck to Blast Dying Chickens' Cries Outside White Plains Eatery * White Plains, N.Y. - Diners on their way into freebird kitchen and bar are in for an earful on Friday when " Hell on Wheels "--PETA's life-size, hyperrealistic chicken transport truck covered with images of real chickens crammed into crates on their way to slaughter--will bomb  more

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

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * American Aerospace & Defense Industry Continues Economic Dominance * The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), in collaboration with S&P Global Market Intelligence, today released the 2025 edition of "Facts & Figures," a glimpse into the strength of the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry and its contribution to the U.S. economy, both at the national and stat  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 17 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news on June 16, 2025: * * * Nevada Becomes 38th State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law The dream of many licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines continues to move forward with Governor Joe Lombardo signing into law his state's Counseling Compact legislation. This milestone makes Nevada the 38th state and 39th jurisdiction to ratify the Counseling Compact, which all  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Media] -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * APTS Congratulates FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty on Her Senate Confirmation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 17, 2025 - America's Public Television Stations (APTS) today issued the following statement on the confirmation of Olivia Trusty to serve as commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC): "America's Public Television Stations congratulate Commission  more

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

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

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito and Justice Release Statement Following Flooding in Ohio and Marion Counties * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) issued a statement following the devastating flooding in Ohio and Marion counties: "Our hearts go out to the families and communities across West Virginia who are being impacted by the devastating floodi  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Conscious Calf and Crying Steer Repeatedly Shot at Kankakee County Slaughterhouse; PETA Seeks Federal Criminal Probe * Kankakee County, Ill. - Recent U.S. Department of Agriculture reports reveal that a steer and a calf remained conscious after being shot in the head at Herscher Halal Meat Locker in Kankakee County. In response, PETA sent a letter today to Ac  more

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

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

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 18 -- The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association issued the following news release: * * * Electric Co-ops Welcome Confirmation of Olivia Trusty to the Federal Communications Commission ARLINGTON, Va. - National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) CEO Jim Matheson today issued the following statement on the confirmation of Olivia Trusty to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). "Access to rural broadband is a necessity for families and busin  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Elon Musk's xAI threatened with lawsuit over air pollution from Memphis data center * MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- On Tuesday, the Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of the NAACP, sent a letter to xAI signaling their intent to sue over the company's continued use of unpermitted gas turbines at its data center in South Memphis. The letter explains how xAI,  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Opens Call for Nominations for 2025 Security Technician of the Year Awards * This prestigious award program highlights the critical role that security technicians play within the industry. ATLANTA, Ga. - The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has opened the call for nominations for the 2025 Security T  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Business] -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, posted the following news: * * * GENIUS Act Prioritizes Consumer Protections and Clear Guidelines for Crypto * The Senate today voted to pass the GENIUS Act, enhancing consumer protections and establishing clear national guidelines for stablecoins, a widely used and rapidly growing segment of digital assets. 18 Senate Democrats supported advancin  more

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

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

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * In Another Blow Against Proposed Monkey Warehouse, Judge Rejects $3.5 Million City of Bainbridge Bonds: PETA Statement * Bainbridge, Ga. - Please see the following statement from PETA Associate Director of Primate Experimentation Campaigns Amy Meyer regarding a judge's decision to throw out a $3.5 million bond series from the City of Bainbridge after the Sout  more

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

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Judge Restricts DOGE Access to OPM Systems Over Privacy and Cybersecurity Violations * On Monday, June 9, Judge Denise Cote granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing some databases within the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Judge Cote found that by OPM ac  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 16 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * Leading Retailers Applaud Continued Efforts to Renew TCJA * The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) shared the following statement after the unveiling of legislative text by the Senate aiming to renew key portions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: "The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was a transformative policy that sparked significant investment in innovat  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * LEGcon25: We Came, We Learned, We Advocated! * Last week marked the finale of our biennial legislative training conference, LEGcon25! After the day-and-a half training, NARFE grassroots advocates attended a total of 216 meetings. We had members from 46 states and the District of Columbia, with a grand total of 228 registr  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller, Gonzales, Yakym, and Miller Reintroduce the United States-Republic of Korea Digital Trade Enforcement Act * Washington, D.C. - In May, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Congressmen Vicente Gonzales (D-TX), Rudy Yakym (R-IN), and Max Miller (R-OH) re-introduced the United States-Republic of Korea Digital Trade Enforcement Act. This legislation protects American digital companies ope  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release: * * * NACDS Commends Senate Finance Committee for Inclusion of Medicaid PBM Reform in Reconciliation Text * The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) today recognized the Senate Finance Committee for including critical Medicaid pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reforms in its version of the budget reconciliation bill. This follows the House's recent i  more

RESTON, Virginia, June 18 -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association issued the following news release: * * * Nacha Unveils New Consumer Awareness Campaign Promoting Direct Payment Benefits Direct Deposit Campaign Adds New Use Cases and Subjects * Nacha launched DirectPayment.org, a new consumer-focused awareness campaign to highlight the convenience and safety of using Direct Payment to pay bills. Also known as electronic funds transfer (EFT), bank transfer, eCheck, or autopay, Direct   more

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

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * NYSERDA Announces Over $5 Million to Support Innovative Storage Solutions * On May 22, 2025, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced over $5 million to support innovative energy storage technologies in New York. The funds will help to advance product development and demonstration of scalable   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 18 -- The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) issued the following news release: * * * POOL & HOT TUB ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES REVISION OF APSP-3 PERMANENTLY INSTALLED RESIDENTIAL SPAS STANDARD; CALLS FOR CHANGE REQUESTS AND COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION (Alexandria, Va.) -- The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is pleased to announce the upcoming review  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Public Interest Law Firm Commends Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office for Ending Operation Rolling Thunder After Public Records Lawsuit Revealed Constitutional Violations * Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) commends the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) for discontinuing its Operation Rolling Thunder, an annual search-and-seizure blitz along Interstate 85 in S  more

HERNDON, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Technical Institute Shares Curriculum At Tech Career Conference * The RV Technical Institute attended the Association for Career and Technical Education's Region 3 Annual Conference, which was scheduled for Monday, June 9th, through Wednesday, June 11th, in Joliet, IL. "The Association for Career and Technical Education's regional conferences continue to be a great platf  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on GAO Ruling that Administration Illegally Withheld Funds from IMLS * As originally released by the Committee on Education and Workforce, Democrats (link is external) WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the Government Accountability Office (link is external) (GAO) decisi  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * SeaQuest's Successor Wins Cold-Hearted Company Award from PETA * Folsom, Calif. - Summer may be heating up, but NorCal Aquarium & Wildlife--formerly SeaQuest Folsom--has just received PETA's Cold-Hearted Company Award for continuing SeaQuest's miserable legacy of suffering and exploitation by refusing to improve conditions for the animals in the company's clu  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Senate Leaders Release Competing Versions of Bill Text for H.R. 1, the "One Big Beautfiul Bill Act" * On Thursday night, Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) Chairman Rand Paul, R-KY, and Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-SC, released a different version of the HSGAC portion  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 17 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Soldiers Sharpen Skills at Cyber Shield 2025 * Facing mounting cyberthreats globally, soldiers, their fellow service members and cyber defense experts came together to train and test their skills during Cyber Shield 2025. "There's constantly adversaries attempting to go after our networks, our partners' networks," Brig. Gen. Russell McGuire, exercise director and a  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Forest Service Environmental Impact Statement Must Be Challenged to Stop Transfer of Oak Flat * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The final environmental impact statement (FEIS) from the U.S. Forest Service has triggered the impending sale of Oak Flat, an area that is of significant sacred importance to Tribes in the Southwest, but there's still time to challenge the repo  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Understanding your TRICARE Dental Program Dental Explanation of Benefits * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Your dental explanation of benefits, also known as a DEOB, is an important document that summarizes your TRICARE Dental Program insurance claim. It isn't a bill. It's a detailed record of your dental visit. United Concordia, the TDP contractor, sends this to y  more

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

WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Accounts has issued its "Summary Report on General Fund Revenue Collections for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025," presenting updated estimates and year-to-date collections through May. The report, issued in June 2025, outlines the state's fiscal performance across income, sales, corporate taxes, transportation revenues, lottery income, and investment returns. As of May, the total general fund revenue estimate for fiscal ye  more

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

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * What They Are Saying About Trump & Republicans' Tax Giveaway To The Wealthy * Yesterday Senate Republicans unveiled their version of legislation to extend and expand the Trump tax cuts for the wealthy. While scores for their altered bill are still forthcoming, the changes from the House-passed version are unlikely to significantly alter that bill's distributional effects, which would result in the lar  more