Tuesday - July 15, 2025
State Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Friday July 04, 2025 ( 10 items )  

ALG Praises House On Passage Of One Big Beautiful Bill Act
FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 4 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following statement on July 3, 2025: * * * ALG Praises House On Passage Of One Big Beautiful Bill Act Fairfax, Va. -- Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement praising the House of Representatives on final passage of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: "Today is a great day for America, as the House completed the process President Donald Trump started mor  more

From Hawaii to Virginia: Why an Educator Traveled 4,700 Miles to Learn Play Therapy
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * From Hawaii to Virginia: Why an educator traveled 4,700 miles to learn play therapy Shiori Meadows, an alum of the School of Education, said a workshop offered through VCU Continuing and Professional Education was 'perfect' for her work as a school counselor. By Erica Jones This summer, Shiori Meadows traded the shores of Honolulu, Hawaii, for the River City to attend two Play Therapy workshops o  more

From the Shores of the Gulf Coast to the Mountains in China, Here's Where Hilton is Opening and Renovating This Season
MCLEAN, Virginia, July 3 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * From the Shores of the Gulf Coast to the Mountains in China, Here's Where Hilton is Opening and Renovating This Season * As Hilton enters the third quarter, travelers will see Hilton's award-winning brands continue to expand to new destinations. In the Americas, Hilton's all-suites brands will open new hotels on the Gulf Coast, both in South Padre Island and Gulf Shores Beach   more

George Mason University: When the Mosquitos Bite, the Biomedical Research Lab Bites Back
FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 4 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * When the mosquitos bite, the Biomedical Research Lab bites back By Sarah Holland It's summer, and with those longer days come backyard cookouts, outdoor activities and--ouch!--bug bites. Mosquitoes love Northern Virginia's infamous hot and humid summers. And as the world's deadliest animal, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, they're more than just a nuisance at the family   more

Hilton Named Best Workplace in Sri Lanka
MCLEAN, Virginia, July 3 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Named Best Workplace in Sri Lanka * This milestone marks the first time the hospitality company is recognized as the top employer in the country, and shines a spotlight on how meaningful careers are transforming local lives COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has been named the Best Workplace in Sri Lanka(tm) 2025 by Great Place to Work(r), earning the top positio  more

In the Sky Above Chile, Astronomy - and a VCU Sculptor - are Shining
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on July 2, 2025: * * * In the sky above Chile, astronomy - and a VCU sculptor - are shining An observatory's stunning new images intersect with Michael Joseph McKean and his audacious 'Twelve Earths.' By Andrew Thompson As a cosmic observatory launched last month in Chile - unveiling the first images of what will become an unparalleled map of the universe - a Virginia Commonwealth University sculptor ex  more

West Virginia American Water Invests $395,000 in Bluefield Infrastructure
CAMDEN, New Jersey, July 3 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Invests $395,000 in Bluefield Infrastructure * Bluefield, W.Va. - West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce a $395,000 infrastructure upgrade project in Bluefield. The project began the week of June 23rd and includes replacing 800 feet of aging water main with 12-inch PVC on Reservoir Street.  "Investing in our sy  more

Winsome Earle-Sears Stands by Her Party as They Cut Medicaid for Virginians
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 3 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Winsome Earle-Sears Stands by Her Party as They Cut Medicaid for Virginians * # 322,000 Virginians are at risk of losing access to affordable healthcare; Sears has refused to oppose the cuts until things are "set in concrete" VIRGINIA - As Congressional Republicans pass a tax bill that could leave more than 322,000 Virginians without access to health insurance, Winsome Earle-Sears still r  more

WINSOME, LOSE SOME: Winsome = Lose Some Healthcare
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 3 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * WINSOME, LOSE SOME: Winsome = Lose Some Healthcare * This week, as Winsome Earle-Sears campaigned alongside the fractured GOP ticket, Virginians called Sears out for her extreme record and harmful agenda.  SETTLING THIS WEEK'S SCORE Winsome's Wins: * Name in Lights: As Winsome Earle-Sears finally (kind of) campaigned with the entire statewide GOP ticket in Vienna, a mobile billboard truck  more

WVDP: GOP Just Voted to Rip Food, Health Care, and Energy Jobs Away From West Virginians
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 4 -- The West Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * WVDP: GOP Just Voted to Rip Food, Health Care, and Energy Jobs Away from West Virginians Charleston, WV -- The West Virginia Democratic Party is sounding the alarm after congressional Republicans passed a budget that slashes food assistance, health care, and energy investments -- devastating working families while handing tax breaks to billionaires. "This budget is Robin Hood in r  more