Tuesday - July 15, 2025
State Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Saturday July 12, 2025 ( 16 items )  

After Backing Trump's Tax Bill with Medicaid Cuts, Sears Tells the 322,000 Virginians Being Stripped of Health Insurance "Don't Panic"
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 11 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * After Backing Trump's Tax Bill with Medicaid Cuts, Sears Tells the 322,000 Virginians Being Stripped of Health Insurance "Don't Panic" * Winsome Earle-Sears: "The bill as you know now does so many great things" VIRGINIA - New reporting from 13 News Now highlights Winsome Earle-Sears telling the 322,000 Virginians being stripped of health insurance because of Donald Trump's tax bill Sears ba  more

Comscore Achieves Full JIC Certification for National TV Measurement Including Persons-Based Data
RESTON, Virginia, July 12 -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, issued the following news release: * * * Comscore Achieves Full JIC Certification for National TV Measurement Including Persons-Based Data Certification Highlights Comscore's Leadership in Big Data and Transactable Media Metrics * RESTON, Va., July 10, 2025 - Comscore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR), a trusted partner for planning, transacting, and evaluating media across platforms, today   more

Fairfax County Public Schools: July 10, 2025 School Board Meeting Highlights
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 11 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * July 10, 2025 School Board Meeting Highlights * Meeting Opening At 7:31 p.m., the School Board Regular Meeting was called to order followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silence, and a performance of the National Anthem by Juliet Pascoe, a Mount Vernon High School student. Chair Frisch explained that that due to unforeseen circumstances regarding member quorum the meeting time had  more

George Mason Educators Improve Middle School Mathematics Education With Data-driven Decisions
FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 12 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * George Mason educators improve middle school mathematics education with data-driven decisions By Sarah Holland Education is an ever-evolving field. With each new cohort of students, teachers must adapt to different learning preferences and needs. And at George Mason University, researchers are developing tools and techniques to support K-12 educators and improve student outcomes. Associate Profes  more

Hilton Signs First Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Saudi Arabia with Al Musbah Group
MCLEAN, Virginia, July 10 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Signs First Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Saudi Arabia with Al Musbah Group * * Diyar Ajwa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is expected to open later this year * Hilton to debut lifestyle brand in the Kingdom with a locally inspired property in the heart of Madinah RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of Diyar Ajwa, Tapestry Col  more

How a VCU Legacy in Ghana Was Built Brick by Brick
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on July 11, 2025: * * * How a VCU legacy in Ghana was built brick by brick For two decades, a village school has reflected the sweat equity and service mindset of School of Social Work visionaries, students - and some VCUarts creativity. By Geoff LoCicero, VCU School of Social Work Randi Buerlein and Bob Peay never dreamed that an exploratory trip to Ghana in 2003, word of mouth and a chance meeting wo  more

Marshall and Mountwest Partner to Launch Micro-pathways in Healthcare and Welding
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, July 12 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * Marshall and Mountwest partner to launch micro-pathways in healthcare and welding Marshall University and Mountwest Community and Technical College (MCTC) have partnered with Education Design Lab and The Koch Foundation to introduce innovative micro-pathways in healthcare and welding, offering students fast, flexible and affordable routes to in-demand careers. Micro-pathways include stackable p  more

Meet-a-Ram: Sarah Abubaker Brings Lessons From VCU to Richmond City Council
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on July 11, 2025: * * * Meet-a-Ram: Sarah Abubaker brings lessons from VCU to Richmond City Council The 2013 graduate of the Wilder School took office in January, building on her spirit of public service. By Sian Wilkerson Meet-a-Ram is an occasional VCU News series about the students, faculty, staff and alumni who make Virginia Commonwealth University such a dynamic place to live, work and study. Lon  more

Navy Federal's Back-to-School Campaign Benefits Military Families and Underserved Communities From Coast to Coast
VIENNA, Virginia, July 9 -- The Navy Federal Credit Union issued the following news release: * * * Navy Federal's Back-to-School Campaign Benefits Military Families and Underserved Communities From Coast to Coast * VIENNA, VA - Navy Federal Credit Union is engaging members and team members in its annual Back-to-School campaign to ensure children are prepared for the upcoming school year. The campaign runs July 9 - August 6 and offers a variety of ways for Navy Federal stakeholders to give ba  more

Radford University Issues Highlander Highlights Wrap Up for July 2025
RADFORD, Virginia, July 12 -- Radford University issued the following Highlander Highlights wrap up for July 2025: * * * Art alumna wins gold Addy By Pam McCallister Jenna Repass '25 bested national competition to take home the gold in the American Advertising Federation (AAF) ADDY Awards last month. Repass, who graduated summa cum laude with a degree in art, won top honors in the student packaging category for her Burpee Seeds design. She advanced to the national level after winning both s  more

Sandy Anderson Elected Fairfax County School Board Chair; Robyn Lady Elected Vice Chair
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 11 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Sandy Anderson Elected Fairfax County School Board Chair; Robyn Lady Elected Vice Chair * The Fairfax County School Board confirmed its leadership for the 2025-26 school year at its July 10 regular meeting. Sandy Anderson (Springfield District) was elected chair, and Robyn Lady (Dranesville District) was elected vice chair. In addition to the chair and vice chair, members of the School Board,   more

Sears Under Fire for Downplaying and Dismissing Trump's Attacks on Virginia Jobs as the Commonwealth Loses "Top State for Business" Ranking
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 11 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Sears Under Fire for Downplaying and Dismissing Trump's Attacks on Virginia Jobs as the Commonwealth Loses "Top State for Business" Ranking * CNBC : Virginia drops in America's Top States for Business rankings. Federal job cuts are a big reason VIRGINIA - As Winsome Earle-Sears has continued to downplay and dismiss Donald Trump's attacks on Virginia jobs, the Commonwealth loses the "Top Sta  more

Sears Under Fire For Praising Trump's Tax Bill as Hundreds of Thousands Virginians Are At Risk Of Losing Health Insurance
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 11 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Sears Under Fire For Praising Trump's Tax Bill as Hundreds of Thousands Virginians Are At Risk Of Losing Health Insurance * Sears: " The bill as you know now does so many great things." VIRGINIA - Following her comments that Donald Trump's tax bill "does so many great things", Winsome-Earle Sears is coming under fire for cheering on and praising 322,000 Virginians losing health insurance an  more

Skanska Completes Virginia Tech Undergraduate Science Laboratory Building
NEW YORK, July 12 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska Completes Virginia Tech Undergraduate Science Laboratory Building * BLACKSBURG, VA - Skanska, a global construction and development firm, announces the completion of the $71 million Undergraduate Science Laboratory Building at Virginia Tech. The four-story, approximately 102,746-square-foot facility supports the university's growing enrollment in STEM degrees and provides co  more

WINSOME, LOSE SOME: Sears Backs Harmful Agenda That Led to Virginia Losing "Top State for Business" Ranking and Strips Virginians of Healthcare
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 11 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * WINSOME, LOSE SOME: Sears Backs Harmful Agenda That Led to Virginia Losing "Top State for Business" Ranking and Strips Virginians of Healthcare * VIRGINIA - This week, as Virginia lost its' "Top State for Business" ranking and 322,000 Virginians are at risk of losing health insurance, it's clear just how dangerous and devastating Winsome Earle-Sears' extreme agenda is. SETTLING THIS WEEK'S   more

WV Wesleyan College President Dr. James Moore Joins W.Va. Secretary of State Kris Warner for "Just Three Questions!" to Discuss Jobs Skills Needed for Today's Workforce
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 12 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * WV Wesleyan College President Dr. James Moore joins Secretary Kris Warner for "Just Three Questions!" to discuss jobs skills needed for today's workforce Buckhannon, W.Va. - On the road again for "Just Three Questions!", WV Secretary of State Kris Warner recently traveled to West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) in Buckhannon. Secretary Warner and WVWC Pr  more