ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 20 -- The American Society of Travel Advisors issued the following news release: * * * American Society of Travel Advisors Statement on Administration Expansion of Travel Ban List ASTA President & CEO Zane Kerby Says Bans Create Uncertainty that Ripples Throughout the Travel Industry and Harms Small Businesses * On June 17, 2025, the Administration demanded action from 36 additional countries within 60 days to avoid a potential "travel ban" enacted by the U.S. gov  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 20 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Another Orca Dies at SeaWorld; PETA Says Scatter Her Ashes in the Ocean and Release the Remaining Animals to Sanctuaries * San Antonio - Following the announcement that a young orca named Kamea recently died of an undisclosed illness at SeaWorld San Antonio, PETA today sent an urgent letter to United Parks & Resorts (SeaWorld's parent company) CEO Marc Swanso  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 20 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Leaders Push Faster, More Efficient Innovation * Despite significant investments to transform the Army for the future, the service is suffering from "years of inefficiencies" that continue to slow innovation, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll testified on Capitol Hill. "As secretary, I have found that the Army has become calcified, having suffered from years of inef  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 21 -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Board of Directors Concludes 2025 Spring Meeting with Key Strategic Approvals Meeting held June 11-12 on the campus of Virginia State University The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Board of Directors, composed of the Presidents and Chancellors of its thirteen member institutions, convened for its annual Spring Meeting on June 11-12, 2025, at Virgini  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released the following written testimony by Margaret Hu, a law professor and director of the Digital Democracy Lab at College of William and Mary, from a June 10, 2025, hearing entitled "Securing Americans' Genetic Information: Privacy and National Security Concerns Surrounding 23andMe's Bankruptcy Sale": * * * Good Morning, Chairman Comer, Ranking Member Lynch, and Members of the Committee: I am Margaret Hu, Davison M  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 21 -- The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy issued the following news release on June 20, 2025: * * * Critical Changes to ACIP Demand Immediate Attention Arlington, Va.--As the national organization representing pharmacy education and the collective voice of academic pharmacy, the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) is deeply concerned about the recent changes to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) under the current adm  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Delegation Urges President Trump to Approve Request for Major Disaster Declaration in Ohio and Marion Counties * Washington, D.C. - This afternoon, the West Virginia congressional delegation urged President Trump to approve the state's request for a major disaster declaration following the weekend floods in Ohio and Marion Counties. The delegation's letter follows Governor Patrick Morrisey  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats Ready for Key November Elections As Republicans Push an Extreme, Losing Agenda Democratic enthusiasm was on full display during this week's historic Virginia Democratic primary. Virginia Democrats fielded their largest bench of candidates in recent memory - including in the rubiest of red districts, while Virginia voters set the highest early voting turnout in a primary  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 21 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by Bethany Greene: * * * Federal Government Transfers in the Rural Fifth District In previous articles, we articulated the role that cuts in federal government workforce and spending might have on the Washington, D.C., region of the Fifth Federal Reserve District. But another key piece of federal government spending that impacts our Fifth District communities is transfer payments  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 21 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on June 20, 2025: * * * For exploring COVID's link to oral health, VCU's Kevin Matthew Byrd wins international honor The researcher, who is extending his efforts into cancer and other diseases, received the World Perio Research Award this year. By Mackenzie Meleski, School of Dentistry As the world shut down in 2020 with the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kevin Matthew Byrd and a team of researchers  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 20 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Freight Under Fire: The Explosive Rise of Cargo Theft * In the shadows of our nation's supply chains, a dangerous and escalating threat looms: cargo theft.  For years, truckers, businesses, and consumers have experienced the consequences of a surging wave of sophisticated cargo thievery that has enacted significant financial losses and operational disruptio  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 21 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * George Mason's Health Services Research PhD students and faculty share policy research at AcademyHealth 2025 By Isela Caballero Health Services Research PhD students and faculty from the Department of Health Administration and Policy (HAP) in George Mason University's College of Public Health presented their research at the 2025 AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting (ARM), held  more

BOONE, North Carolina, June 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Groups speak out about federal bill that would cut healthcare and raise energy prices West Virginia * CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Next Tuesday, West Virginia groups will host an in-person press conference to speak on the negative impacts of the reconciliation bill, the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act."  In May, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, which slashes clean energy ta  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, June 20 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Holistic Industries Cannabis Packing and Delivery Workers Overwhelmingly Request Vote to Remove UFCW Union * Effort comes as UFCW union officials try to rush contract to establish control over Western Mass facility Springfield, MA (June 20, 2025) - A majority of production employees at cannabis company Holistic Industries' Monson facility have requested a vote to   more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * In Case You Missed It: PHOTOS: Capito Participates in Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new Rehabilitation Science and Athletics Center at the University of Charleston * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Rehabilitation Science and Athletics Center at   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 21 -- The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation issued the following news release on June 20, 2025: * * * Intelas Marks Next Chapter in Compass One Healthcare's Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) Evolution Intelas reflects the organization's commitment, vision, strategy, and structure for creating value in health systems * Compass One Healthcare has announced its signature Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) brand: Intelas. Healthcare is  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Ricketts Introduce Bipartisan AUKUS Improvement Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, and Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, introduced the AUKUS Improvement Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen the Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) agreement by st  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 21 (TNSrep) -- The Vision Council issued the following news release: * * * Latest Research from The Vision Council Examines Health of Market for First Quarter of 2025 The Vision Council recently released a new report, Market inSights Q1 2025 (https://thevisioncouncil.org/product/market-insights-quarterly-report-q1-2025), offering an overview of the size of the market during the first quarter of the year. This report includes the total value and volume of the core pr  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on Escalating Attacks Between Israel and Iran * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after ongoing escalations between Israel and Iran: "The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran is deeply concerning and risks triggering a broader regional war with devastating consequences. "Iran's support for terrorism and pu  more

PASADENA, California, June 20 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA Aircraft to Make Low-Altitude Flights in Mid-Atlantic, California * From Sunday, June 22 to Wednesday, July 2, two research aircraft will make a series of low-altitude atmospheric research flights near Philadelphia, Baltimore, and some Virginia cities, including Richmond, as well as over the Los Angeles Basin, Salton Sea, and Central Valley in California. Pilots will operate the a  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 21 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home issued the following news release: * * * National Alliance for Care at Home Champions Bipartisan Legislation to Transform Access to Quality In-Home Skilled Nursing The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) is pleased to support the introduction of the Continuous Skilled Nursing Quality Improvement Act of 2025. This bipartisan legislation, Senate Bill 1920, introduced by Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Senator M  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 21 -- The University of Virginia's School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Explores the Consequences of Unrestrained Freedom of Thought Xiao Wang Argues Supreme Court's Recent Religion Rulings Could Sanction Illegal Acts By Cooper Allen If left unchecked, freedom of thought, long considered a bedrock principle of the First Amendment, could be used to sanction unlawful acts, according to a new piece from Professor Xiao Wang of the University o  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 21 -- Conservation International issued the following news release: * * * Protected Area in Peru Safeguards Wildlife and Promotes Eco-Tourism * New Velo de la Novia protected area conserves almost 15,000 hectares of Amazon rainforest - home to the rainbow boa, military macaw, red-bellied frog and the iconic 84-meter Velo de la Novia waterfall * Connects five protected areas, allowing threatened wildlife to migrate across the Peruvian Amazon * Secures clean water fo  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 20 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Protestors to Greet Ethiopian Airlines Flight Reportedly Carrying Monkeys for Experimentation * Washington - A group of PETA supporters holding signs reading, "Monkeys on Planes = Deadly Diseases in Our Communities!" and "Ban Monkey Importation," will meet an incoming Ethiopian Airlines flight tomorrow at Washington Dulles International Airport to alert passe  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 [Category: Business] -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release: * * * SBE Council Statement of Support for the "Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act" * The following statement of support for H.R. 421, the "Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act" - sponsored by Congressman Ben Cline (R-Virginia) and advanced by the House Judiciary Committee on June 10, 2025 - can be attributed to Small Business &   more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, DeLauro, Murray, Baldwin Call on ED to Immediately Cease Illegal Plan to Transfer CTE Program Responsibilities to DOL As McMahon and Trump attempt to illegally dismantle ED, top lawmakers call on McMahon to follow the explicit mandates in key authorizing and appropriations laws-- ensuring essential educational programs are fait  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 20 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Solar Regulations Go Into Effect in Virginia Years in the making, regulations governing large-scale solar projects in Virginia have been finalized and went into effect Wednesday, June 18. These regulations establish standards for mitigation when a solar project causes significant impacts to farms and trees. To mitigate, a developer can secure their own permanent conservation easement o  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 21 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Stars of the show: Trained actors bring simulated medical scenarios to life At VCU's Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety, standardized patients use their theater backgrounds to help medical students practice both clinical and communication skills. By Laura Ingles, VCU School of Medicine Maria Lewis sits in an exam room, checking her watch and fidgeting as she waits by herself. Her hus  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Twin Pines Minerals sells controversial mine site on the edge of the Okefenokee * ATLANTA-- Thanks to the incredible work of The Conservation Fund, the site of a proposed mine on the doorstep of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is permanently protected. The Conservation Fund announced the purchase of Twin Pines Minerals' mine site near the b  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 21 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on June 20, 2025: * * * VCU Board of Visitors to meet in person June 25 The meeting will take place at VCU Medical Center Critical Care Hospital. By Mike Porter The Virginia Commonwealth University Board of Visitors will hold an in-person meeting on June 25, beginning at 9 a.m. The meeting will take place at VCU Medical Center Critical Care Hospital, 1213 E. Clay St., Lambert Boardroom. The meeting wil  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Decry GOP Plan's Devastating Impact on Rural Virginia Communities * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) today issued the following statement slamming congressional Republicans' bill that would devastate rural communities across Virginia by gutting Medicaid and accelerating hospital closures: "The big GOP plan is a direct threat to families in rura  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Decry GOP Plan's Devastating Impact on Rural Virginia Communities * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) today issued the following statement slamming congressional Republicans' bill that would devastate rural communities across Virginia by gutting Medicaid and accelerating hospital closures: "The big GOP plan is a direct threat to families in rural Virgi  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 20 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Hosts Rep. Carol D. Miller at Kanawha Valley Treatment Plant to Highlight Infrastructure Investment * Charleston, W.Va., (June 20, 2025) - West Virginia American Water recently hosted U.S. Rep Carol D. Miller (WV-01) at its Kanawha Valley Water Treatment Plant for a tour highlighting the company's industry-leading water trea  more