HERNDON, Virginia, June 25 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * 7 Million Strong: RVers Embrace July 4th Roadtrips * As July 4th approaches, millions of Americans are preparing for holiday travel, and a significant number will be doing so in an RV. New data from the RV Industry Association indicates that nearly 7 million people plan to celebrate Independence Day with an RV trip. This trend is part of a broader summer surge, with 44 mill  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 25 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OH Applauds Final Passage of Substitute House Bill 96 Flat Tax, Property Tax Reform, ESAs, and Regulatory Relief Mark Major Wins for Ohioans * COLUMBUS, OH - Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) today applauded the General Assembly for passing Substitute House Bill 96, sending a transformative state budget to the governor's desk to be signed into law. The budget   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 24 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * Aldersgate Federal Credit Union Conserved * ALEXANDRIA, Va. (June 18, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration today placed Aldersgate Federal Credit Union in Marion, Illinois, into conservatorship. Member services will continue while the NCUA works to resolve issues affecting the credit union's operations. Member deposits at Aldersgate Federal Credit Union remain prot  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 25 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * Aldersgate Federal Credit Union Conserved * ALEXANDRIA, Va. (June 18, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration today placed Aldersgate Federal Credit Union in Marion, Illinois, into conservatorship. Member services will continue while the NCUA works to resolve issues affecting the credit union's operations. Member deposits at Aldersgate Federal Credit Union remain prot  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 26 -- The American Staffing Association issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Staffing Index Holds Steady in June ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report, June 2025 Steady Week-to-Week Change, Gradual Increase in four-Week Moving Average * Staffing employment held steady during the week of June 9-15, with the ASA Staffing Index holding at a rounded value of 85. Staffing companies cited no primary factor that hindered further growth. Staffing jobs we  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 25 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army in Europe Pushes Transformation Efforts * The Army is transforming in Europe, training with allies and working with industry to advance and scale next-generation capabilities, said Gen. Christopher Donahue, commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Africa. In remarks June 25 at a Coffee Series event hosted by the Association of the U.S. Army, Donahue said the  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Statement on Proposed Plans to Relocate HUD and NSF Headquarters * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today issued the following statement after Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, and Commissioner of the General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service Michael Peters announced plans to relocate the Department of Housi  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Families USA, a nonpartisan consumer health advocacy organization, issued the following news release: * * * Big Budget Bill's Impact on West Virginia's Health System: More West Virginia Residents Uninsured, Higher Health Care Costs, and More Consequences of the Many Cuts to Care New Families USA Analysis Details How Steep Cuts Will Hurt West Virginia Residents * CHARLESTON, WV - A new fact sheet from Families USA details how the pending budget bill, set to be voted on  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 26 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Blue Crab Decline Calls for Science-Backed Decisions VMRC maintains current blue crab regulations, comprehensive study expected next year * Blue crab harvest regulations in Virginia will remain largely the same after the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) concluded its June 24 meeting maintaining current rules for this iconic Chesapeake Bay species. Blue crabs in the Chesapeake   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 25 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Canopy by Hilton Debuts in South Africa Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof opens its doors, with signature restaurant and bar 'Ongetem' from renowned South African chef Bertus Basson * CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announces the opening of Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof, marking the brand's debut in South Africa. The hotel is perfectly situated   more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Consider Turner, Wright Nominations * To watch Chairman Capito's opening statement, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of Usha-Maria Turner to be Assistant Administrator  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on June 25, 2025: * * * Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Consider Turner, Wright Nominations WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of Usha-Maria Turner to be Assistant Administrator  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Releases Updated EPW Budget Reconciliation Text * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, released updated legislative text within the EPW Committee's jurisdiction to be considered as part of Senate Republicans' budget reconciliation bill. "Our budget reconciliation tit  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on June 25, 2025: * * * Chairman Capito Releases Updated EPW Budget Reconciliation Text WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, released updated legislative text within the EPW Committee's jurisdiction to be considered as part of S  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 24 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * Credit Union Assets, Loans Outstanding and Net Income Increase * ALEXANDRIA, Va. (June 5, 2025) - According to the latest financial performance data released today by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), total assets in federally insured credit unions rose by $60 billion, or 2.6 percent, over the year ending in the first quarter of 2025, to $2.37 trillion. During the  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 25 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * Credit Union Assets, Loans Outstanding and Net Income Increase * ALEXANDRIA, Va. (June 5, 2025) - According to the latest financial performance data released today by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), total assets in federally insured credit unions rose by $60 billion, or 2.6 percent, over the year ending in the first quarter of 2025, to $2.37 trillion. During the  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 25 (TNSjou) -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * New DNA discovery identifies specific genetic link to painful skin condition in French Bulldog and Boxer dog breeds for the first time Results from this study convincingly link the SLAMF1 gene to canine atopic dermatitis * June 24, 2025 -- In a new study published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science, Wisdom Panel scientists have identifie  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 25 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Eifler: Personnel Reforms Fuel Readiness, Transformation * With tensions rising around the world, soldiers must grow, adapt and battle complacency to prepare for the future fight, the service's top personnel officer said. Through structural changes, strategically placing people in formations and talent management reforms, the Army is working "to make sure we're on   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 24 (TNSLrpt) -- Research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond in June 2025 delves into the dramatic spatial expansion of U.S. banks following the deregulation of the 1980s and 90s, revealing how large banks strategically sorted into diverse markets to fuel their growth. The study, titled "Banks in Space" (WP 25-03), offers a novel "spatial theory of banking" that explains the shift from local, small banks to nationwide, multi-branch giants. Authored by Ezra Oberfie  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 24 (TNSLrpt) -- A June 2025 study from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, "Failing Banks" (WP 25-04), challenges long-held theories about the causes of bank failures, asserting that deteriorating bank fundamentals, rather than sudden, non-fundamental runs, are almost always the primary culprit. The research, which spans 160 years of U.S. banking history, suggests that bank failures are highly predictable using simple accounting metrics. Co-authored by Sergio Correia   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 24 (TNSLrpt) -- Strategic investments in human capital, particularly focusing on "higher-order" skills like critical thinking, teamwork, and self-control, hold significant promise for re-engaging the millions of young people currently not in employment, education, or training (NEET). This is a central finding of a June 2025 analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. In the economic brief "Human Capital Investment: Would Higher-Order Skills Help Disconnected You  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 24 (TNSLrpt) -- A working paper from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond in June 2025 warns that a widely used econometric technique, known as "max-share identification," may be systematically misidentifying crucial economic shocks like Total Factor Productivity (TFP) news and business cycle shocks. The paper, titled "Max-Share Misidentification" (WP 25-02), argues that the method relies on "substantially more stringent" conditions than previously understood, leading to  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 24 (TNSLrpt) -- Recent trade deals and court decisions have significantly altered the U.S. tariff landscape, bringing the average effective tariff rate (AETR) down from a peak of 27.5 percent to 17.4 percent. However, a June 2025 analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond warns that the economic impact of these tariffs extends far beyond direct import costs, rippling through supply chains and affecting industries and regions nationwide. The economic brief, "Tari  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 24 (TNSLrpt) -- Germany's constitutionally enshrined "debt brake," once hailed as a model of fiscal prudence, is increasingly under fire for potentially stifling the nation's economic growth and hampering critical investments. An June 2025 analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond suggests that while the rigid fiscal rule has curbed government debt, it may be "unsafe at any speed" in today's economic landscape. In the Economic Brief "The Debt Brake: Unsafe at A  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 24 (TNSLrpt) -- A working paper from Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond in June 2025, "Two-sided platforms and the 6 percent real estate broker commission" (WP 25-05), proposes that this ubiquitous rate is tied to the costs homeowners face if they choose not to sell their property. Authored by Borys Grochulski and Zhu Wang of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, the research posits that real estate brokers operate a "two-sided platform" that effectively monopolizes the h  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 24 (TNSLrpt) -- Despite their frequent use by policymakers, tariffs are "generally not optimal from an economic perspective," according to a new analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. A May 2025 Economic Brief, "When Are Tariffs Optimal?" (No. 25-21), meticulously unpacks the theoretical arguments for and against tariffs, ultimately concluding that their real-world application often falls short of stated goals and can even lead to damaging trade conflicts.   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 26 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * Record Concern about Tariffs Expected to Increase Costs and Prices, Reduce Hiring and Investment Financial decision-makers' outlooks deteriorated in the second quarter of 2025, amid record concern about the impact of trade policy, according to the CFO Survey, a collaboration of Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and the Federal Reserve Banks of Richmond and Atlanta. F  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 26 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release: * * * FedEx Pilots Signal Concern MEMPHIS, Tenn.-- Following FedEx's fiscal year 2025 earnings call, FedEx pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), expressed concerns over operational risk posed by an outdated pilot agreement, lack of employee engagement and strategic misalignments with growth opportunities. In a letter to analysts, union leader Capt. Jos  more

REDWOOD SHORES, California, June 25 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Fortify Children's Health Uses Oracle Health Data Intelligence to Enhance Pediatric Care Across Its Clinical Network * Fortify Children's Health, a Virginia-based pediatric care network, is using Oracle Health Data Intelligence to enhance care for its pediatric population and more effectively manage value-based care contract  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 26 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * College of Public Health students deliver cross-disciplinary research on national stage By Taylor Thomas The dissemination of research is pivotal to the advancement of public health. Beginning during their undergraduate career, students across George Mason University's College of Public Health are trained to hone their skills in conducting and presenting research. At this year's National Conferenc  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 25 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Google and CTC Global to Collaborate on Deployment of Next-Generation Transmission Technology * On June 17, 2025, Google and conductor manufacturer CTC Global announced that they are collaborating on an initiative to expand U.S. electric grid and transmission capacity. These companies are partnering to prioritize projects to deploy a  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $1.12 Million HHS Grant to St. Charles Health Council Inc. * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded St. Charles Health Council Inc., located in Lee County, Virginia, a $1,122,356 grant. The funding supports the organization's black lung clinic program. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Southwest Virginia coal  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $1.29 Million HHS Grant to STEP Inc. * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded STEP Inc., located in Franklin County, Virginia, a $1,296,059 grant. The funding supports head start and early head start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Solutions that Empower People (STEP) serves communities in Frankli  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Discusses SWVA Electric Grid Challenges, Votes to Strengthen Electric Grid and Advance Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025 * Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, participated in a markup hearing to advance several energy-related measures. His bill to help keep baseload power plants online, H.R. 3632 the Power Plant Reliability Act of   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 25 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release Date * MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HLT) will report second quarter 2025 financial results before the stock market opens on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, followed by a conference call at 9 a.m. EDT. Christopher J. Nassetta, president & chief executive officer, Hilton, and Kevin Jacobs, executive vice pre  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release: * * * HUD, GSA, and Governor of Virginia Announce HUD Relocation * Relocation to Alexandria will provide safer, better environment in service to the American people WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), and the Commonwealth of Virginia announced HUD's planned relocation to the National Science Foundation Bui  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 24 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * Information on NCUA Board Meeting Schedule * ALEXANDRIA, Va. (June 6, 2025) - The next meeting of the Board of Directors of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is tentatively scheduled for July 24, 2025, at 10:00 am Eastern. The NCUA has updated the website accordingly. Projected meeting dates listed online are placeholders put on the calendar at the end of the prior  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 25 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * Information on NCUA Board Meeting Schedule * ALEXANDRIA, Va. (June 6, 2025) - The next meeting of the Board of Directors of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is tentatively scheduled for July 24, 2025, at 10:00 am Eastern. The NCUA has updated the website accordingly. Projected meeting dates listed online are placeholders put on the calendar at the end of the prior  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 26 -- Intelsat, a provider of satellite and terrestrial network and inflight connectivity, issued the following news on June 25, 2025: * * * Intelsat Partners with Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative to Expand Access to Education in East Africa Satellite-powered connectivity will support enhanced online education in conflict-affected regions in South Sudan and Uganda * MCLEAN, Va. - Intelsat, operator of one of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestr  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Judge Orders Lifting of Trump Administration's Unlawful Freeze of More than A Billion Dollars For Electric Vehicle Charging * WASHINGTON STATE - Yesterday, United States District Court Judge Tana Lin for the U.S. District Court in the Western District of Washington issued a preliminary injunction lifting the Trump administration's unlawful freeze of feder  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 25 [Category: Business] -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, posted the following news: * * * Judges Affirm Gen AI Training is Transformative Fair Use * In the last 48 hours, two Northern District of California federal judges have issued opinions that could make this a watershed moment for generative AI. Judge William Alsup in Bartz v Anthropic and Judge Vincent Chhabria in Kadrey v. Meta each found that t  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 26 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Mars' Pending Acquisition of Kellanova Clears FTC Antitrust Review McLean, Virginia and Chicago, Illinois (June 25, 2025) - Mars, Incorporated, a family-owned, global leader in pet care, snacking and food, and Kellanova (NYSE: K), a leader in global snacking, international cereal and noodles and North America frozen foods, today announced that the   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 25 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources Announces $50 Million In "Leading By Example" Energy Incentives * On June 17, 2025, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) will steward $50 million in solar and electrification incentives for state entities to reduce energy  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller Participates in Ways and Means Health Hearing on Digital Health Data * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) participated in a Ways and Means Health subcommittee hearing discussing the benefits of wearable medical devices for rural patients and the challenges health care providers face adopting this technology. A video and transcript of the Congresswoman's question  more

RESTON, Virginia, June 25 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * Nearly 8,000 Gather in New Orleans for SNMMI 2025 Annual Meeting Offering Groundbreaking Research, Education and Clinical Innovation * NEW ORLEANS (June 25, 2025) --The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) welcomed 7,800 physicians, technologists, pharmacists, laboratory professionals, scientists, industry leaders and patients   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 26 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association issued the following statement on June 24, 2025: * * * NEMA Applauds Introduction of Legislation to Build a Future-Ready Workforce NEMA Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Spencer Pederson issued the following statement today in response to the introduction of the Veterans Energy Transition (VET) Act: "Energy demand is accelerating across the United States, and the nation's electrical manufacturers are hard  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 26 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association issued the following news release on June 25, 2025: * * * NEMA Releases Standards Blueprint to Help Utilities and Manufacturers Support Digital Substations and a Reliable, Electrified Grid ARLINGTON, Va. - As U.S. electricity demand accelerates, fueled by data centers, electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is helping the electroindustry prepare f  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 25 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Newest Senate Plan to Sell Public Lands a 'Smoke Screen' That Won't Solve the Affordable Housing Crisis * DENVER - The latest proposal from Senate Republicans to rapidly sell off public lands through the budget reconciliation process continues to pose very real threats to wildlife, rural communities, hunting, angling and other outdoor recreation while doing nothi  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Nonprofits, tribes and local governments sue Trump Administration for terminating EPA Environmental and Climate Justice grants Terminating these programs leaves communities more vulnerable to pollution and disasters * Washington -- Today, a coalition of nonprofits, Tribes and local governments sued the Trump administration for unlawfully terminating the  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 25 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Northeast States Collaborative on Interregional Transmission Issues Strategic Action Plan * On April 28, 2025, the Northeast States Collaborative on Interregional Transmission issued a strategic action plan focused on measures policymakers can take to increase interregional transmission. With a focus on near-term and mid-term action   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 26 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following statement on June 24, 2025: * * * NTSB Report on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 Highlights Critical Role of Two Pilots Crew's Superior Airmanship Prevented Catastrophic Outcome After Door Plug Failure * WASHINGTON--Capt. Jason Ambrosi, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), issued the following statement after the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) adopted its final inv  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 26 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Nursing students use art to explore psychiatric-mental health topics in innovative final project As part of a class project, students made art to explore complex mental health topics, turning classroom concepts into powerful visuals rooted in empathy and clinical understanding. By Caitlin Hanbury, School of Nursing Nursing students at Virginia Commonwealth University wrapped up their spring seme  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 25 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * New Ohio Legislation Makes Major Changes to State Energy Policy * Signed into law by Governor DeWine on May 15, 2025, Ohio House Bill 15 reduces the personal property tax on all forms of new generation and storage, encourages the adoption of Grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETS), incentivizes energy developments on brownfields, establis  more

RESTON, Virginia, June 25 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Society of Civil Engineers issued the following news release: * * * Ohio's Infrastructure Improves to a 'C' Grade, On Par with National Average | ASCE Grades across 17 categories range from 'B-' for Rail and Solid Waste to 'D' for Inland Waterways * COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Ohio Council of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2025 Report Card for Ohio's Infrastructure today, assigning  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 26 (TNSrep) -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Osprey Population on Virginia's Eastern Shore Collapses Amid Menhaden Concerns, New Research Suggests New research indicates a collapse of the osprey population along the seaside of Virginia's Eastern Shore, a frequent area for industrial menhaden fishing by Omega Protein. A May 2025 survey (https://ccbbirds.org/2025/06/16/osprey-population-along-the-seaside-of-the-delmarva-peninsu  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 25-074) on June 4, 2025 entitled "Kentucky-West Virginia District: Delivery Operations." Here are excerpts: * * * During the week of March 31, 2025, we performed a self-initiated audit at the Louisville Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) and three delivery units serviced by the P&DC. The delivery units included the Iroquois Station, Middletown Branch, and Pleasure Ridge Par  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on June 25, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Scott Blasts Committee Republicans for Rubberstamping Trump's Agenda WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee markup of H.R. 3453, H.R. 2516, H.R. 4054, H.R. 2528, H.R. 2571, H.R. 2988, and H.R. 3170. "Thank you, Mr.  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Moore Votes "Yes" on First Appropriations Bill, Which Significantly Increases Funding to the VA * Washington, D.C. - This afternoon, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3944, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026. Congressman Riley M. Moore, who is a member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted "Yes" on the   more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on Vote to Table Impeachment Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting to table H.Res. 537, an impeachment resolution against President Donald Trump. "I voted twice to impeach Donald Trump after a record of him committing high crimes and misdemeanors was established. Yesterday's vote to table articles of impeachm  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Votes Against GOP'S FY26 MilCon-VA Appropriations Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 3944, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Bill for FY 2026. "While they are some provisions I support in the FY2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Bill, ultimately,  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Warner & Kaine Introduce Bill to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care * WASHINGTON--Yesterday, on the third anniversary of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner and Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate, Health, Education and Labor (HELP) Committee, joined Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Patty Murray (D-WA) in introducing  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 24 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * Soul Community Federal Credit Union Closes * ALEXANDRIA, VA (June 20, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) today liquidated Soul Community Federal Credit Union in Austell, Georgia. The NCUA made the decision to liquidate Soul Community Federal Credit Union and discontinue its operations after determining the credit union was insolvent and in violation of numer  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 25 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * Soul Community Federal Credit Union Closes * ALEXANDRIA, VA (June 20, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) today liquidated Soul Community Federal Credit Union in Austell, Georgia. The NCUA made the decision to liquidate Soul Community Federal Credit Union and discontinue its operations after determining the credit union was insolvent and in violation of numer  more

BOONE, North Carolina, June 25 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Southwest Virginia counties pass resolutions supporting black lung benefit increases Russell County will consider a similar resolution next week * CLINTWOOD, Va. -- Last night, Dickenson County supervisors passed a resolution urging U.S. Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, and U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith to support legislation increasing black lung benefits. This comes on the   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 25 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Tapestry Collection by Hilton Debuts in Northern Ireland with The Marcus Hotel Portrush * Hotel to open ahead of golf's 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of The Marcus Portrush, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, breathing new life into a landmark Victorian building and marking the brand's debut  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 25 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Tinker Airmen Bonding Over E-Gaming, Thanks to AFA Grant * AFA's Central Oklahoma Gerrity Chapter used an F2 grant to invest in a popular pastime for young Airmen at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City: competitive e-gaming. The Air Force Gaming League is the official gaming program and competition hub for the U.S. Air and Space Forces, which was lau  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Trial Court Rules Against EdChoice Program, But Program Remains Safe While Parents Appeal Ruling * COLUMBUS, Ohio --On Tuesday, the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas ruled that Ohio's Educational Choice Scholarship program is unconstitutional. Five families who benefit from the program, represented by the Partnership for Educational Choice--a joint venture of the Insti  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 25 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * U.S., Canadian Wildlife Advocacy Organizations Commit to Strengthen Partnership to Address North American Crises * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Wildlife Federation and Canadian Wildlife Federation pledged to build upon a historic Memorandum of Understanding the organizations signed and celebrated at their respective annual meetings this month in Minneapolis,   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 25 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Q&A: What does a heat wave mean for your lungs and health? By Zeina Mohammed Charlottesville and much of Central Virginia were under an extreme heat warning Tuesday, with temperatures predicted to stay in the 90s and upper 80s for the remainder of the week. The region is part of a much larger heat wave sweeping the country, with similar warnings in effect from the Deep South to the Nort  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 25 (TNSjou) -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * Scientists Discover Unknown Organelle Inside Our Cells The discovery of an unknown organelle inside our cells could open the door to new treatments for devastating inherited diseases. The organelle, a type of specialized structure, has been dubbed a "hemifusome" by its discoverers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. This li  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following report (No. 24-00616-139) on June 17, 2025 entitled "Healthcare Facility Inspection of the Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia." Here is the executive summary: * * * The Office of Inspector General's (OIG's) mission is to serve veterans and the public by conducting meaningful independent oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Furthering that mission,   more

NEW YORK, June 25 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon contributes $10K in response to devastating flooding in West Virginia * WHEELING, W.V. - On June 15, devastating heavy rains and flash flooding severely impacted Ohio and Marion counties in West Virginia. This rare event saw up to 3 to 4 inches of rainfall in less than an hour in localized areas. Multiple fatalities and extensive   more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, June 25 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * VHB Supports USS Arkansas with Critical Shipway Rail Survey * This week at the Newport News Shipyard, the USS Arkansas, a Virginia-class attack submarine, was prepared for launch into sea trials, a rigorous testing phase in which all systems are evaluated under o  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Capito Questions Attorney General Bondi at DOJ Budget Request Hearing * Click here or on the image above to watch Senator Capito's questions. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi at a hearing to review the pre  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Introduce Bill to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care * WASHINGTON, D.C.--Yesterday, on the third anniversary of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner and Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate, Health, Education and Labor (HELP) Committee, joined Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Patty Murray (D-WA) in introducing t  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 25 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * What AFA & CAP Mean to This 1974 Cadet of the Year * By Laurie Orth (East Georgia AFA President and Education Council Member ) and Susan Mallett (Civil Air Patrol AFA Liaison ) In 1974, Cadet Lt. Col. Mark Knight--then cadet commander of the Civil Air Patrol Savannah Composite Squadron--proudly received an AFA citation recognizing him as the Georgia Win  more

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, June 25 (TNSprt) -- William and Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * New report details the health of the York Watershed System, urges community stewardship amid growing pressures By John Wallace The York River and Small Coastal Basin Roundtable (Roundtable) has released the State of the York Watershed System, a landmark publication that offers the most comprehensive assessment to date of environmental trends, threats and op  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 24 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Winsome Earle-Sears Has an Extreme Record Attacking Reproductive Rights Virginia Mercury : Earle-Sears 'morally opposed' to Virginia's reproductive rights amendment, note shows * VIRGINIA - On the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, remember that Winsome Earle-Sears has an extreme record attacking reproductive rights, including leaving a handwritten note  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 26 -- The West Virginia Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 25, 2025: * * * WV Democrats Call for Full Investigation WV Democrats Call for Full Investigation into White Supremacist and Antisemitic Allegations Against Delegate Ian Masters * West Virginia Democratic Party Chair and House Delegate Mike Pushkin (D-Kanawha) issued the following statement today in response to serious allegations published yesterday that Delegate Ian Masters publ  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * YES OR NO: Does Jen Kiggans Support Proposed Amendment to Enshrine Abortion Rights in Virginia? * New reporting today reveals that an anti-abortion group is knocking doors in Jen Kiggans' Virginia Beach district to oppose a proposed constitutional amendment that would enshrine reproductive rights into Virginia's constitution. The Virginia Mercury reports that anti-abortion group   more