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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Friday June 27, 2025 ( 59 items )  

'Elephants' to Confront Shriners Over Circus Cruelty at Imperial Session in Atlanta
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 26 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 'Elephants' to Confront Shriners Over Circus Cruelty at Imperial Session in Atlanta * Atlanta - On Sunday, Shriners International members attending the annual Imperial Session in Atlanta will come face-to-face with a herd of animal liberation advocates wearing elephant masks and bearing signs reading, "Free Me. 50+ Years of Misery." The message references Bet  more

'Hell on Wheels' Truck to Blast Dying Chickens' Cries Outside Georgetown Eateries
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 26 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 'Hell on Wheels' Truck to Blast Dying Chickens' Cries Outside Georgetown Eateries * Georgetown, Ky. - Diners on their way into Galvin's on Main are in for an earful tomorrow 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 bombard them wit  more

'Hell on Wheels' Truck to Blast Dying Chickens' Cries Outside Murfreesboro Eatery
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 26 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 'Hell on Wheels' Truck to Blast Dying Chickens' Cries Outside Murfreesboro Eatery * Murfreesboro, Tenn. - Diners on their way into The Alley on Main are in for an earful on Saturday 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 bombard   more

20+ WV Organizations Urge Senators Justice & Capito to Reject Reconciliation Package Containing Catastrophic Cuts to Medicaid & SNAP
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 26 -- The West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy issued the following news release on June 25, 2025: * * * 20+ WV Organizations Urge Senators Justice & Capito to Reject Reconciliation Package Containing Catastrophic Cuts to Medicaid & SNAP Charleston, WV-- The U.S. Senate is currently considering a budget reconciliation package that includes historically deep cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. Medicaid is critical for West Virginians' health and well-being, allowing  more

AASA Statement on Delayed FY25 Allocations
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 26 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * AASA Statement on Delayed FY25 Allocations * David R. Schuler, Executive Director of AASA, The School Superintendents Association, released the following statement today regarding delayed FY25 disbursements for Title I, Title II, Title III and Title IV-B. "America's public school leaders run district budgets that are dependent on a complex partnersh  more

AFP-NH Highlights Policy Wins in the Passage of the New Hampshire Budget
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NH Highlights Policy Wins in the Passage of the New Hampshire Budget * Manchester, New Hampshire -Today, the New Hampshire legislature passed the state budget, which will expand health care access and choice by removing the 15-mile exclusionary zone around critical access hospitals that prevents providers from offering new health care services in rural areas. Additi  more

AIA Named National Facilitator for U.S. Navy Talent Pipeline Program to Strengthen Workforce and Boost Industrial Capacity
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 26 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Named National Facilitator for U.S. Navy Talent Pipeline Program to Strengthen Workforce and Boost Industrial Capacity * Arlington, Va. - The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), the leading voice for America's aerospace and defense industry, is proud to announce its new role as a National Facilitator for the U.S. Navy Talent Pipeline Program (TPP)--a hig  more

Aldersgate Federal Credit Union Conserved
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 26 -- 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

ALG Urges Congress To Stick To July 4 Deadline For One Big Beautiful Bill Act
FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 27 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following statement on June 26, 2025 * * * ALG Urges Congress To Stick To July 4 Deadline For One Big Beautiful Bill Act Fairfax, Va.--Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement urging Congress to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in time for President Donald Trump's July 4 deadline: "Now is the time for Congress to act to get President Donald Trump's One Bi  more

ASTRO Updates Guideline on Radiation Therapy for High-grade Diffuse Glioma, the Most Common Primary Brain Tumor in Adults
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 27 -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release: * * * ASTRO updates guideline on radiation therapy for high-grade diffuse glioma, the most common primary brain tumor in adults Evidence-based recommendations guide complex multidisciplinary treatment for patients diagnosed with aggressive WHO grade 4 adult-type disease formerly known as glioblastoma A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) f  more

AUSA Honors Medal of Honor Recipients With Marshall Medal
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 26 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * AUSA Honors Medal of Honor Recipients With Marshall Medal * In honor of the Army's 250th birthday, the Association of the U.S. Army's highest award for distinguished and selfless service is being presented this year to Army recipients of the Medal of Honor. This isn't the first time the George Catlett Marshall Medal has gone to a group instead of a person. Last yea  more

Colorado Passes Embodied Carbon Improvements Bill
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 26 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Colorado Passes Embodied Carbon Improvements Bill * On May 28, 2025, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed SB25-182 into law, a bill that broadens the eligibility of projects under the state's Commercial Property-Assessed Clean Energy Financing (C-PACE) program and Industrial Tax Credit Offering to include embodied carbon improvements  more

Community and Fishermen Urge FERC to Halt Unlawful Construction on Massive CP2 LNG Export Project
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Community and Fishermen Urge FERC to Halt Unlawful Construction on Massive CP2 LNG Export Project * Cameron Parish, LA -- Today, the Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of For a Better Bayou, Fishermen Involved in Sustaining Our Heritage (FISH), impacted commercial fishermen and landowners, and other community and environmental groups, filed a r  more

Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Introduces the President's Latest Toy Courtesy of Trump Tariffs: MAGA Tariff Bear
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Introduces the President's Latest Toy Courtesy of Trump Tariffs: MAGA Tariff Bear * Click here (link is external) to watch the full video of his Floor remarks. Washington, D.C. -- Yesterday, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D -VA) introduced this year's latest (and not so greatest) toy: Tariff Bear. Although he is cute and cuddly, Tariff Bear costs three times the  more

Credit Union Assets, Loans Outstanding and Net Income Increase
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 26 -- 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

Don't Cringe: Fecal Waste Prompts a Patient-centric Innovation From VCU Health Nurse
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Don't cringe: Fecal waste prompts a patient-centric innovation from VCU Health nurse Emma Necessary is working with the College of Engineering and TechTransfer and Ventures to bring her bedside wedge to market. By Dan Carrigan Emma Necessary isn't shy about her invention. After five years as a registered nurse in VCU Health intensive care units, she's used to dealing with what most people would   more

DXC Opens Farnborough Office, Launches Aerospace and Defense Hub in the UK
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 27 -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * DXC Opens Farnborough Office, Launches Aerospace and Defense Hub in the UK ASHBURN, Va., June 26, 2025 - DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, today announced the official opening of its office in Farnborough, a state-of-the-art location that is home to DXC's dedicated Aerospace and Defense Hub. This milestone follow  more

Envigo Beagle Factory's Former Vet--Now Licensed in Indiana--Indicted on 17 Cruelty Charges: PETA Statement
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 26 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Envigo Beagle Factory's Former Vet--Now Licensed in Indiana--Indicted on 17 Cruelty Charges: PETA Statement * Cumberland, Va. - Please see the following statement from PETA Senior Vice President Daphna Nachminovitch regarding the Cumberland County, Virginia, grand jury's June 24 indictment of Dr. Dawn Marie Gau on 17 misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals.   more

European Branch Office Auditors Identify $8.5M in Questioned Costs
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, June 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following news: * * * European Branch Office auditors identify $8.5 million in questioned costs The European Branch Office, Saudi Arabia Suboffice, recently identified $8.5 million in questioned costs on proposed amounts for unsettled flexibly priced contract reimbursements. Auditors Yousef Traish, Tarek Ali, James Rupert and Poppy Greer played an instrumental role in the audit's succe  more

Everytown For Gun Safety Endorses Ghazala Hashmi for Lt. Governor and Jay Jones for Attorney General of Virginia
NEW YORK, June 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown For Gun Safety Endorses Ghazala Hashmi for Lt. Governor and Jay Jones for Attorney General of Virginia * In April, Everytown for Gun Safety Endorsed Former Moms Demand Action Volunteer Abigail Spanberger for Governor WASHINGTON -- Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its endorsement of State Senator Ghazala Hashmi for Lt. Governor and Jay Jones for Atto  more

Fairfax County Public Schools: Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 25 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections * Hello Team FCPS, Welcome to the first official week of summer!! Please take all appropriate measures to stay safe and healthy in this high heat week. It is hard to even remember the snowy days of winter. ;>) As we close out another epic school year, I remain inspired by what we accomplish each and every day a  more

GDIT Awarded Task Order to Enhance Security and Readiness of U.S. Army Bases
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 27 -- General Dynamics Information Technology, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release on June 26, 2025: * * * GDIT Awarded Task Order to Enhance Security and Readiness of U.S. Army Bases Company will sustain force protection systems across the globe * FALLS CHURCH, Va. - General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics, announced today that it was awarded a $580 million Integrated Base Defense Sustainment   more

George Mason Psychology Researcher is Clocking in to Make Workplaces Safer for All
FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 27 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * This George Mason psychology researcher is clocking in to make workplaces safer for all By Sarah Holland Researchers have estimated that the average American will spend approximately one-third of their life at work. With more than 90,000 hours of our lives spent in our places of employment, we want those spaces to be as safe and welcoming as possible. Yijue Liang, assistant professor of industria  more

Go RVing Launches Inaugural "Explore Camping" Sponsorship Program To Promote Outdoor Access And Inspire A New Generation Of RVers
HERNDON, Virginia, June 26 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Go RVing Launches Inaugural "Explore Camping" Sponsorship Program To Promote Outdoor Access And Inspire A New Generation Of RVers * Go RVing, the national marketing campaign for the RV industry, is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural Explore Camping Sponsorship Program, an exciting new initiative designed to promote access to camping and RVing by partnering with org  more

Go RVing Tees Up National Exposure With Hole-in-One RV Giveaway At Celebrity Golf Tournament
HERNDON, Virginia, June 26 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Go RVing Tees Up National Exposure With Hole-in-One RV Giveaway At Celebrity Golf Tournament * As part of its continued efforts to attract new audiences, Go RVing is driving consumer excitement at this summer's American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe--one of the most-watched celebrity golf events in the country. This event is one of 10 experiential events Go RVing is part  more

Governor Hochul Directs New York Power Authority to Develop Nuclear Energy Plant
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 26 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Governor Hochul Directs New York Power Authority to Develop Nuclear Energy Plant * On June 23, 2025, the State of New York announced that Governor Kathy Hochul directed the New York Power Authority to develop and construct an advanced nuclear power plant in Upstate New York. The project will help the state maintain a reliable and aff  more

Governor Ivey Signs Alabama's "Powering Growth" Plan into Law
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 26 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Governor Ivey Signs Alabama's "Powering Growth" Plan into Law * On May 14, 2025, Governor Kay Ivey signed Alabama's "Powering Growth" Plan into law, establishing a new framework for energy security and economic development across the state. The plan establishes the Alabama Energy Infrastructure Bank (AEIB) and two new funds, the Alab  more

Griffith Announces More Than $1 Million HHS Grant to Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc.
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces More Than $1 Million HHS Grant to Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc. * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc., based in North Tazewell, Virginia, a $1,026,248 grant. The funding supports the organization's Head Start program. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Southwest V  more

Griffith Announces More Than $4 Million HHS Grant to People Incorporated of Virginia
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces More Than $4 Million HHS Grant to People Incorporated of Virginia * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded People Incorporated of Virginia, based in Abingdon, Virginia, a $4,059,715 grant. The funding supports head start and early head start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "People Incorporated is a  more

Griffith Op-Ed: "Big, Beautiful Bill" Bolsters Electric Grid, Helps Protect Americans from Blackout Threats
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Op-Ed: "Big, Beautiful Bill" Bolsters Electric Grid, Helps Protect Americans from Blackout Threats * As the U.S. Congress continues to deliberate on a reconciliation package to deliver to President Trump's desk ahead of July 4, Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) penned an op-ed on the package's benefits for America's electric grid. Read his full op-ed in the Washington Examiner here o  more

Hilton Named India's No. 1 Great Place to Work for Third Consecutive Year
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 26 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Named India's No. 1 Great Place to Work for Third Consecutive Year * Hospitality leader is the only in the industry to hold the recognition in 2023, 2024, and now 2025 INDIA - Hilton (NYSE: HLT), Asia's fastest-growing hospitality company, has once again been recognized as India's #1 Company to Work For by Great Place to Work. This marks the third consecutive year Hi  more

ICE Can't be Allowed to Corrupt Virginia's Judicial System
NEW YORK, June 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * ICE Can't be Allowed to Corrupt Virginia's Judicial System * RICHMOND, Va. - In response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detentions at the Chesterfield County Courthouse today, ACLU of Virginia Executive Director Mary Bauer   more

Information on NCUA Board Meeting Schedule
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 26 -- 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

Marshall-Ridley Choice Neighborhood Initiative offers residents a new beginning
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Marshall-Ridley Choice Neighborhood Initiative offers residents a new beginning * City officials, community leaders, and residents gathered on June 5 to celebrate the ribbon cutting and grand opening of Legacy Landing, the first phase of the Marshall-Ridley Choice Neighborhood redevelopment in Newport News, Virginia. The 18-acre development replaces the former Ridley Place and is the r  more

Maximus Federal Services Proposes Innovations for Health Technology Ecosystem
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- In a public comment letter addressed to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Maximus Federal Services Inc., McLean, Virginia, outlined its recommendations for enhancing the Health Technology Ecosystem. Monica Rosser, Executive Managing Director of Health at Maximus, emphasized the importance of modernizing health systems to empower both patients and providers. "Maximus believes that the time is right for CMS to lead the development of a Nationwide Unique Patien  more

Mesa Grandfather Jailed for Protesting Dog Slaughter at FIFA Club World Cup
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 26 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Mesa Grandfather Jailed for Protesting Dog Slaughter at FIFA Club World Cup * Philadelphia - Three days after being tackled and arrested at the Morocco vs. Manchester City soccer match during the FIFA Club World Cup in Philadelphia--where he ran onto the field to protest Morocco's cruel massacre of community dogs as the country prepares to host the 2030 FIFA   more

NGFA Urges Swift Reauthorization of the Grain Standards Act During House Testimony
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 27 -- The National Grain and Feed Association issued the following news release on June 26, 2025: * * * NGFA urges swift reauthorization of the Grain Standards Act during House testimony ARLINGTON, Va., June 26, 2025 - The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today reiterated its strong support for timely, bipartisan reauthorization of the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA) during testimony before the House Agriculture Committee. Testifying on behalf of NGFA and  more

Panel on Foster Care and Adoption Facilitates Open Discussion on Child Welfare System in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, June 27 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: * * * Panel on foster care and adoption facilitates open discussion on child welfare system in Lynchburg The panel, made up of individuals who work in the child welfare system, discussed the challenges, needs, and goals of the system, as well as how it functions. * Child welfare is a subject close to the hearts of many people in the Lynchburg area, including Dr. Sara Bailey, director of the Ken West Cente  more

Photo Op at Dukes Bar-B-Que: 'Hell on Wheels' Truck to Blast Dying Pigs' Cries
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 26 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Photo Op at Dukes Bar-B-Que: 'Hell on Wheels' Truck to Blast Dying Pigs' Cries * Orangeburg, S.C. - Ahead of Independence Day--when Americans will gobble up around 150 million hot dogs--PETA's "Hell on Wheels" is rolling into Orangeburg to give barbecue lovers an up-close look at the suffering behind every cholesterol-loaded frank. On Saturday, PETA's hyper-r  more

Rediscovery of 'Donaldson' Sweet Orange Shows Promise for Florida Citrus Industry
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 27 (TNSjou) -- The American Society for Horticultural Science issued the following news release on June 26, 2025: * * * Rediscovery of 'Donaldson' Sweet Orange Shows Promise for Florida Citrus Industry Fort Pierce, FL - Researchers from the USDA Horticultural Research Lab have rediscovered the 'Donaldson' sweet orange, a forgotten variety with remarkable potential for the orange juice industry. Originally identified decades ago, this variety was largely forgotten ov  more

Research Explores Strategies to Enhance Early Growth and Yield in High-Density Apple Orchards
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 27 (TNSjou) -- The American Society for Horticultural Science issued the following news release on June 26, 2025: * * * New Research Explores Strategies to Enhance Early Growth and Yield in High-Density Apple Orchards Geneva, NY - Two recent studies from Cornell University provide critical insights into optimizing early growth and yield in high-density apple orchards, focusing on the benefits of irrigation and fertigation, as well as the influence of lateral branch   more

Retailers Urge FTC: Strengthen Consumer Safety Enforcement
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 26 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * Retailers Urge FTC: Strengthen Consumer Safety Enforcement * Today the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission calling for stronger enforcement, transparency and accountability of online third-party marketplaces as required by the Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers   more

Senator Justice Introduces West Virginia Native, Dr. Paul S. Legg, at Aging Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on June 26, 2025: * * * Senator Justice Introduces West Virginia Native, Dr. Paul S. Legg, at Aging Committee Hearing WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Senator Jim Justice, a member of the Senate Aging Committee, attended a hearing titled, Lessons from the Field: How Sports Medicine Can Improve Health Outcomes for Seniors. During the hearing, Senator Justice introduced West Virginia native, Dr. Paul Legg as a wi  more

Shift5, Avionica Partner to Deliver GPS Integrity Solutions to Commercial Aviation
ROSSLYN, Virginia, June 27 -- Shift5 Inc., an observability platform for onboard operational technology, issued the following news release: * * * Shift5, Avionica Partner to Deliver GPS Integrity Solutions to Commercial Aviation Arlington, VA - June 26, 2025 - Shift5, the observability platform for onboard operational technology (OT), and Avionica, a leader in aviation data solutions, today announced a partnership to deliver Shift5's advanced GPS integrity solutions to commercial aviation. T  more

Soul Community Federal Credit Union Closes
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 26 -- 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

STATEMENT FROM PBS PRESIDENT AND CEO PAULA KERGER ON THE PASSING OF BILL MOYERS
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * STATEMENT FROM PBS PRESIDENT AND CEO PAULA KERGER ON THE PASSING OF BILL MOYERS * ARLINGTON, VA; June 26, 2025 -- On the passing of Bill Moyers, television writer and producer, PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger shared the following statement. "Today we lost a true giant of public media with the passing of Bill Moyers. Not only was Bill a journalist of the highest caliber, he played an essenti  more

Statement of AAU President Barbara R. Snyder on HUD Takeover of NSF Headquarters
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Association of American Universities issued the following statement on June 25, 2025: * * * Statement of AAU President Barbara R. Snyder on HUD Takeover of NSF Headquarters The following is a statement from AAU President Barbara R. Snyder on the announcement this morning that HUD will be taking over the NSF headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia: The announced takeover of the National Science Foundation headquarters by the Department of Housing and Urban Development   more

U.S. News & World Report Ranks VCU Among Top 20% of Global Universities
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on June 26, 2025: * * * U.S. News & World Report ranks VCU among top 20% of global universities Seventeen VCU programs are listed among the world's best, including Gastroenterology and Hepatology, which is ranked No. 9. By Brian McNeill U.S. News & World Report has ranked Virginia Commonwealth University among the world's top 20% of universities as part of its 2025-26 list of Best Global Universities.   more

US-EU Trade Deal Should Not Green Light Discrimination
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 26 [Category: Business] -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, posted the following news: * * * US-EU Trade Deal Should Not Green Light Discrimination * The Wall Street Journal recently reported that US and European Union negotiators are close to finalizing a deal on nontariff trade, including rules that would impact US tech companies. European countries have repeatedly targeted US tech with restrictions tha  more

USFF AND MARFORCOM WILL CONDUCT ATLANTIC ALLIANCE 2025
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 27 -- The U.S. Navy's U.S. Fleet Forces Command issued the following news: * * * USFF AND MARFORCOM WILL CONDUCT ATLANTIC ALLIANCE 2025 Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) Command and Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM), alongside Allies from the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, will conduct Atlantic Alliance 2025 (AA25) from June 27-July 15. AA25 is the premier East Coast naval integration exercise designed to rehearse, train, and refine U.S.   more

UVA Health Culpeper Donates to Culpeper County Schools
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 26 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * UVA Health Culpeper Donates to Culpeper County Schools UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center today announced the presentation of $8,333 to each of six elementary schools in Culpeper County to support oral healthcare initiatives for young students. The funding aims to promote healthy dental habits early in life, which can help prevent long-term dental issues and related health complication  more

UVA Health: Additional $50 Million Raised for Manning Institute
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 26 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * Additional $50 Million Raised for Manning Institute UVA Health has received two anonymous $25 million estate gifts to support the University of Virginia's Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology. The $50 million of additional support for the institute enabled UVA Health to top its $1 billion fundraising goal in UVA's Honor the Future campaign, which concludes this month. "  more

VIDEO: Capito Commends Air Force and Space Force Leaders on Successful Iran Strikes
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Capito Commends Air Force and Space Force Leaders on Successful Iran Strikes * 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 Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, questioned Secretary of the U.S. Air Force Troy Meink, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, Gener  more

Virginia Military Institute: Can Music Improve Athletic Performance?
LEXINGTON, Virginia, June 26 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Can Music Improve Athletic Performance? LEXINGTON, Va. June 26, 2025 -- If music can charm a savage beast, could it also bring out the beast in an athlete? Music is known to help lower anxiety and stress, slow the heart rate, and create a calming effect, but can certain music enhance an athlete's performance? Colton Shirk '27, a biology major minoring in exercise science at Virginia Military Institute  more

VWU Featured in National Book on Higher Education and Climate Action
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 27 -- Virginia Wesleyan University issued the following news: * * * VWU Featured in National Book on Higher Education and Climate Action Virginia Wesleyan University continues to attract national attention for its leadership in climate action and sustainability. The University is prominently featured in the new book, "Higher Education's Leadership in Climate Action and Sustainability," edited by Elsa Nunez and Patricia Szczys. President Scott D. Miller and Kelly Cord  more

W&M's AidData a Driving Force Behind Report on Lending Practices of Chinese Creditors
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 26 (TNSrpt) -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * W&M's AidData a driving force behind report on lending practices of Chinese creditors By Alex Wooley An international team of lawyers, economists and political scientists -- including Brad Parks, executive director of William & Mary's AidData research lab -- launched a report yesterday that sheds new light on the secured lending practices of Chinese creditors in low- and middle-income countries and   more

Warner, Kaine Push for Swift Approval of Hampton Roads Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Lease
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Push for Swift Approval of Hampton Roads Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Lease * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are urging the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works to swiftly take up and reapprove the authorization of 18 major Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facility leases, including a proposed lease for an outpatient clinic in Hampton Roads  more

Warner, Kaine Push for Swift Approval of Hampton Roads Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Lease
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Push for Swift Approval of Hampton Roads Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Lease * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are urging the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works to swiftly take up and reapprove the authorization of 18 major Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facility leases, including a proposed lease for an outpatient clinic in Hampton Roa  more

William & Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science: Report Details the Health of the York Watershed System, Urges Community Stewardship Amid Growing Pressures
GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, June 26 (TNSrpt) -- 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