WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * 74 U.S. Representatives Warn Trump Administration To Halt Potentially Illegal Mass Firings Of Federal Workers * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today led 74 U.S. Representatives in pressing the Trump Administration to halt plans to conduct further mass firings of federal workers amid reports that the White House intends to proceed with gutting federal agencies and conducting mass purges of civil servants  more

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

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force updates, clarifies DAFI 36-2903 guidance * ARLINGTON, Virginia - The Air Force updated its dress and personal appearance instruction to provide clear guidance for Airmen serving worldwide. The new guidance memorandum for DAFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Department of the Air Force Personnel, clarifies mandatory uniform items and perso  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- American Public Education Inc., Charles Town, West Virginia, has submitted recommendations to the U.S. Department of Education concerning the development of regulations affecting federal student financial assistance programs. APEI is urging the Department to consider regulatory and process improvements that would help streamline current operations and reduce administrative burdens on institutions. Angela Selden, president and chief executive officer of APEI, emphasized th  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 11 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA, Platform Science Announce Corporate Partnership * Washington -- Today, the American Trucking Associations announced a Corporate Partner Program Agreement with Platform Science. Through their Virtual Vehicle platform,PS Fleet app suite, and marketplace of partners, Platform Science offers the trucking industry a streamlined fleet management and telematics  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 10 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Bloodied Beagles, Sick Monkeys: PETA Urges 12 U.S. Institutions to Examine Ties to Vile Indian Lab * Delhi, India - PETA calls on 12 U.S. institutions to scrutinize their business relationships with Palamur Biosciences, an enormous contract laboratory in India, after whistleblowers shared evidence of dogs lying in pools of blood and other unimaginable horrors  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 10 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Breaking: Atlantic City Cats Beaten, Killed; PETA Issues Danger Warning For Cats Left Outside (Video) * Atlantic City, N.J. - On Tuesday, 26-year-old Atlantic City resident Edwin Sanabia was charged with 13 counts of cruelty to animals after allegedly beating cats with sticks, dragging them by their tails, and using food to lure cats into his home, where he w  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 12 -- The Carter Center issued the following news release: * * * Carter Center Weekend Honors President Carter's Legacy, Raises $2.4 Million to Advance Peace and Health Worldwide The 2025 Carter Center Weekend raised more than $2.4 million in donations and auction sales to support the Center's mission of waging peace, fighting disease, and easing human suffering around the world. The annual fundraiser, held June 26-29 in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, featured up  more

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

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Announces Over $2 Million in Critical Infrastructure Funding for Regional Airports * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Subramanyam announced over $2 million in federal funding for local airports, including $1,035,500 for taxiway reconstruction at Leesburg Executive Airport and $1,019,868 forrunway rehabilitation at Manassas Regional Airport. "Leesburg Execut  more

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

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 12 (TNSrpt) -- The Farm Credit Administration issued the following news release: * * * FCA board receives report on food hubs and financing under the Farm Credit System * McLEAN, Va., July 10, 2025 -- At its monthly meeting today, the Farm Credit Administration board received a (report (PDF) on food hubs and aggregators, their impacts on producers, and potential financing opportunities by the Farm Credit System (FCS). Report on food hubs and aggregators in the U.S.   more

WASHINGTON, July 11 (TNSFR) -- Mountain Valley Pipeline LLC, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, is pursuing an increase in the operational capacity of its Southgate project, leading to a public notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The company's application seeks to boost the pipeline's daily capacity from 375,000 dekatherms to 550,000 dekatherms. This proposed expansion, known as the Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate Amendment Project, involves changes to the previously approved S  more

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

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

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * House Democrats Demand Trump Administration Release $7 Billion in Illegally Withheld Education Funding U.S. Representative Lucy McBath (GA-06) led 150 House Democrats in pressuring the Trump Administration to release almost $7 billion in illegally withheld, Congressionally-appropriated federal funding meant for educat  more

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

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 12 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news on July 11, 2025: * * * The Impact of the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' on Counselors and Mental Health Care On July 4, President Trump signed H.R. 1 (known as the One Big Beautiful Bill) into law. The legislation will have significant effects on education and health care in addition to other policy areas. The law cuts nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid and more than 11 million Americans are expected to lo  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 12 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * Budget reconciliation bill: A big setback to our nation's health IDSA and HIVMA are deeply concerned by the infectious diseases and public health consequences of the costly 2025 budget reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) that will take health care coverage away from an estimated 17 million Americans and erase critical gains over the last decade in dramatically lowering  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Applauds Committee Passage of Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Ranking Member of the SASC Subcommittee on Seapower, applauded committee passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes key provisions Kaine secured to advance U.S. nat  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Trump Administration's Gutting of the State Department Workforce * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement regarding reports that the Trump Administration will soon fire nearly 15 percent of the State Department's domestic workforce: "President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio are onc  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans' Bipartisan Bill Fights for Fairness in Military Medical Standards * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the Qualified for Service Act to ensure that qualified young Americans are not unfairly barred from serving due to outdated or resolved childhood medical diagnoses. The bill establishes uniform medical evaluation standards, provides a fair review process, and   more

HERNDON, Virginia, July 10 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Latest Tariff Developments * To see a comprehensive list of what tariffs are currently enacted, view our tariff tracker chart, which provides an easy-to-read overview of tariff impacts by country. View the Tariff Tracker Update-Thursday, July 10, 2025: President Trump announced Thursday his administration would impose a 35 percent tariff on all Canadian goods beginning ne  more

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

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 12 (TNSrep) -- The American Society of Travel Advisors issued the following news release: * * * Maximizing ROI: Every $1 in Business Travel Yields $14.60 in Profits, New Study Finds New research from GBTA, developed in partnership with ASTA, reveals just how powerful business travel remains as a driver of corporate performance. WHAT: U.S. companies are leaving trillions on the table by underinvesting in business travel, according to new research released by the Gl  more

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

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Moving overseas? TRICARE has you covered * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - If you live outside the U.S., you can get high quality health care through several TRICARE overseas health plans. These plans serve active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, military retirees, and family members living overseas.  "Getting care while living overseas d  more

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

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 11 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Operation Foster Seeks Support for Military Pets * A nonprofit organization that supports troops and veterans who need help caring for their pets is looking to spread the word about its mission--and maybe add some volunteers along the way. Operation Foster, formerly known as PACT for Animals, was created to support soldiers and veterans who need care for their furr  more

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

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 11, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Scott Statement on Trump Administration Taking Chainsaw to Social Safety Net Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, and Labor announced plans to further pr  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 10 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Reports of Feds' Backroom Deal on Smuggled Monkeys Prompts PETA Plea for Their Release * Frederick, Md. - Frederick, Md. -- In a letter sent today, PETA calls on Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate reports that officials from the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) are planning to release ownership of more than 1  more

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

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

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

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

WASHINGTON, July 11 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Hosts U.S. Representative Rob Wittman for Roundtable on Tax Reform * MECHANICSVILLE, VA - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently hosted U.S. Representative Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) for a roundtable discussion in Mechanicsville, Virginia with local business leaders on the pro-growth business tax provisions in President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed   more

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 11 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Victory for Snakes! PETA Push Leads to Bigger Enclosure Requirements for Slithery Coloradans * Broomfield, Colo. - Following a major effort from PETA and other animal allies, new rules will take effect on July 15 that require snakes in the pet trade to be housed in enclosures large enough to enable them to fully extend their bodies. The deadline for licensees  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Capito Highlights WV's Impact to NOAA Operations, Weather Warning System Improvement * Click here or on the image above to watch Senator Capito's questions. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, participated in a nominations hearing for Dr. Neil Jacobs to be Un  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Announce Over $15.5 Million in Federal Funding for Virginia Airports * WASHINGTON. D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $15,553,713 in federal funding to support infrastructure improvements at six airports across Virginia. This funding comes through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Progr  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Announce over $15.5 Million in Federal Funding for Virginia Airports * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $15,553,713 in federal funding to support infrastructure improvements at six airports across Virginia. This funding comes through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration Airport Infrastructure Grant pro  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 11 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Watch, Read: Eight Generals Probe the F-35, E-7 Problem in 2026 Budget * Sixteen retired four-star Air Force generals, including six retired Chiefs of Staff, signed a June 7 letter along with AFA leadership in a plea to Congress to increase investment in F-35 fighter jets and restore funds cut from the fiscal 2026 budget for E-7 Wedgetail. On July 10, e  more

HERNDON, Virginia, July 11 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Webinar: Getting To Know The Future RV Buyer * On Wednesday, July 30, the RV Industry Association is hosting a one-hour webinar to delve into the recently released special report, " RV Owner Demographic Profile of Intenders." This report highlights the changing landscape of prospective RV buyers, revealing that 16.9 million Americans are interested in purchasing an RV within   more

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

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Hosts a Tax Roundtable with Local Businesses and U.S. Chamber of Commerce * WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Rob Wittman (VA-01) hosted an in-district roundtable with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Mechanicsville, Virginia. The roundtable brought together local business owners to discuss their experiences and the impact tax reform will have on their businesses. The discussion focused   more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman, Min, Baldwin, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Protect Our Coasts * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01), Congressman Dave Min (D-CA-47), Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AL) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to reauthorize the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Digital Coast Program. A  more