ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Applauds General Assembly for Overriding Governor Stein's Vetoes of Crucial Policies * # Jul 29, 2025 by AFP RALEIGH, NC -- Today, North Carolina's General Assembly voted to override Governor Josh Stein's vetoes of three AFP-endorsed reform bills: the REINS Act (HB 402), the Personal Privacy Protection Act (SB 416), and The Power Bill Reduction Act (SB 266). T  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), McLean, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation expressing its opposition to Pyka Inc.'s request to amend an existing exemption for its unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). ALPA, representing over 79,000 pilots, maintains that all national airspace system (NAS) operations must uphold safety levels for all users, including airline operations. ALPA understands that Pyka seeks  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), McLean, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expressing its opposition to Pyka Inc.'s request to amend an existing exemption for its unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). ALPA, representing more than 79,000 pilots, maintains that all operations in the national airspace system (NAS) must uphold safety levels for all users, including a  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The American Association of Airport Executives, Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding a notice of proposed rulemaking on administrative rulemaking, guidance and enforcement procedures. AAAE generally supported the proposed rule, which aims to codify policies governing the internal review and issuance of regulations and guidance documents. AAAE expressed appreciation for the administration's deregulation   more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The American Waterways Operators (AWO), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan expressing support for a proposed regulated navigation area (RNA) in Ludington Harbor Channel and Pere Marquette Lake, Michigan. AWO represents the tugboat, towboat, and barge industry advocating for safe, sustainable, and efficient transportation across American waterways. AWO, on behalf of its more than 300 member companies, sta  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 29 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Must Transform at 'Speed, Precision Soldiers Deserve' * The Army is collaborating with partners to deliver change and innovations that promote "continuous transformation," the acting assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics and technology said July 22. "We are embracing change, driving innovation, fostering competition and delivering capabili  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 30 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release on July 29, 2025: * * * AUVSI Outlines UxS Investment Strategy in Letter to DoD Today during the Drone and AAM Policy Symposium, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth outlining industry recommendations for implementing the autonomous systems funding included in the recently passed One Big Be  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 30 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * Beyond the Smoke: VCOM-Auburn Medical Students Dive into Teen Tobacco Awareness At the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Auburn (VCOM-Auburn), medical students are learning to serve communities long before they graduate. One student-led project is taking on the challenge of teen tobacco and vaping use by assessing awareness and laying the groundwork for prevention effor  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 30 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release on July 29, 2025: * * * CFA Institute launches Principles of Sustainable Investing Certificate in simplified Chinese CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, announces the worldwide launch today of the Principles of Sustainable Investing Certificate in simplified Chinese, a new online certificate designed to build upon the success of   more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 29, 2025: * * * Chair Walberg Leads Letter Pushing for Changes to MSHA Rulemaking Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), along with Reps. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Rick Allen (R-GA), Burgess Owens (R-UT), Bob Onder (R-MO), and Mark Messmer (R-IN) sent a letter to James McHugh, Deputy Assistant   more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on July 28, 2025: * * * Chairman Capito: "David Wright Meets that Mark" to Lead Nuclear Regulatory Commission Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, spoke on Senate Floor in support of David Wright's confirmation to serve as a member of the Nuclear   more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform and Antitrust released the following testimony by Paul Black, chief U.S. Bankruptcy judge for the Western District of Virginia, from a July 15, 2025, hearing entitled "Bankruptcy Law: Overview and Legislative Reforms": * * * Chairman Fitzgerald, Ranking Member Nadler, and members of the Subcommittee, I am Paul Black, Chief United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Virginia. I  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 29 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * DPVA Chairman Lamont Bagby's Statement Ahead of the 60th Anniversary of Medicaid * # DPVA Chairman Lamont Bagby shared the following statement ahead of tomorrow's 60th anniversary of Medicaid being signed into law: "Sixty years ago, President Johnson signed Medicaid into law, a transformative step that changed the course of health care in America. Since then, millions of Virginians have   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 29 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * GAO Finds Trump Administration Violated Impoundment Control Act by Withholding Head Start Funds * The Government Accountability Office (GAO), an independent, nonpartisan government agency within the legislative branch, issued a decision on July 23 finding that the Trump Administration violated the Impoundment Control Act   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 30 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * George Mason partners with DoD agency to bring closure to the families of lost U.S. service members By Shayla Brown There are currently more than 80,000 unaccounted-for service members from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the Persian Gulf War, and other conflicts. George Mason University's ongoing collaboration with the Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 30 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Practicum opens new doors to clinical research and data analysis By Michelle Thompson For Master of Public Health student Olivia Thornton, completing a practicum at the Inova Fairfax Department of Community Health was an opportunity to step into the field and explore public health in action. Thornton is on track to graduate in Fall 2025. With responsibilities that included pro  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Unavoidable forever chemicals may be associated with severe endometriosis By Taylor Thomas Exposure to harmful chemicals has long been linked to disease, but the specifics surrounding gynecological conditions are largely unknown. A study published in Environmental Health Perspectives by Joanna Marroquin, PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology student, is the first to evalu  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 30 -- The West Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * GOP Shut's Out 300,000 Independent Voters: "They Were for Open Primaries Before They Were Against Them" * Charleston, WV - West Virginia Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin and Party Vice Chair Teresa Toriseva today condemned the West Virginia Republican Party's decision to close its primary elections to the nearly 300,000 independent voters in the state -- who make up roughly 3  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 29 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Graduate by Hilton Debuts in Texas with Dallas Location, Now Open * Located steps from Southern Methodist University, the hotel offers 93 guest rooms, an outdoor pool and terrace, and a Tex-Mex style Smokehouse. DALLAS, Texas - Graduate by Hilton has officially opened its doors in Dallas, marking the brand's first hotel in Texas. Situated in Highland Park, directly across f  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA), Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) commending the agency for extending reporting deadlines for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The association urged the agency to incorporate longstanding burden reduction mechanisms for small businesses. ILMA stated that the current approach t  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Halt Funding for Group Tied to Deadly Violence Against Starving People in Gaza * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) joined Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Peter Welch (D-VT), and 18 of their Senate colleagues in pressing the Trump Administration for answers on the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a private group connected to deadly   more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Kim Introduce Bill to Strengthen Advocacy for Long-Term Care Residents * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, (D-VA) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) introduced the Strengthening Advocacy for Long-Term Care Residents Act, legislation to improve the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program established under the Older Americ  more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, July 30 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: * * * Lynchburg PA Medicine program partners with Blue Ridge Medical Center The University of Lynchburg Master of PA Medicine program has partnered with the Blue Ridge Medical Center to provide PA students with a new clinical rotation site. According to its website, the Blue Ridge Medical Center "is a 501(c)3 non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to improving the health of the communities   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 30 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Mars To Invest $2 Billion Into U.S. Manufacturing Through 2026 * 94% of Mars products sold in the U.S. are produced locally in the U.S., the $2B investment in U.S.-based manufacturing will enable increased capacity and further innovation across its diverse portfolio of brands. * This builds on the $6B that the company has already allocated towards  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 30 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Medical rodeo: vital to providing medically ready and ready medical forces By Robert Hammer, Defense Health Agency Communications Andrew Rader Army Health Clinic, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, hosted its monthly, walk-in health readiness rodeo designed to "enable the readiness of our joint force," said U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Matack, the clinic's senior enlisted leader. The rodeo  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 29 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * NARFE Advocates, Start Your Engines! Gear Up for GAM2025! * This Friday marks the official start of NARFE's 2025 Grassroots Advocacy Month (GAM) and we want to make sure none of our members miss out on any of the important information being circulated about our advocacy efforts! GAM 2025 comes amidst an assault on the fed  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 29 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * NARFE Magazine Wins 2025 APEX Award * NARFE is honored to learn that a NARFE Magazine feature story was honored in the 37 th Annual Awards for Publication Excellence: A Competition for Communications Professionals. Everett Chasen received an Award of Excellence in the category Writing/Topics for the June/July 2024 cover  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Northern Virginia Heart and Vascular Center opens in Woodbridge * Sentara Health is partnering with Carient Heart & Vascular and Polaris Heart & Vascular Clinic to create a new outpatient ambulatory cardiovascular center in Woodbridge, Virginia. The first patient procedure was completed successfully on July 24. The state-of-the-art Northern Virginia Heart & Vascular Center, one of only  more

RESTON, Virginia, July 29 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * Novel Radioimmunotherapy Eradicates Cancer Stem Cells in Ovarian Cancer Model * Media Contact: Rebecca Maxey (703) 652-6772 rmaxey@snmmi.org Reston, VA ( July 24, 2025 )-- A new radioimmunotherapy approach has been shown to successfully eliminate cancer stem cells (CSCs) in preclinical models of ovarian cancer, outperforming the current go  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 30 -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release on July 29, 2025: * * * NSF announces $100 million investment in National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes awards to secure American leadership in AI The investment will accelerate open innovation, empower an AI-ready workforce and strengthen U.S. global competitiveness * The U.S. National Science Foundation, in partnership with Capital One and Intel, today announced a $100 million i  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 29 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * OPM Announces Plan to Reduce Staff by 1,000 Employees * Last week, Scott Kupor, the new Office of Personnel Management (OPM) director, announced that the agency will reduce its workforce by more than 1,000 employees by the end of 2025, cutting the agency's workforce by one-third from 3,100 down to 2,000. The agency also p  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 29 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * PETA Marks 30 Years of 'Babe' With Video Message From James Cromwell * Los Angeles - When Babe hit theaters in 1995, it wasn't just a family-friendly box office hit, it was a wake-up call that inspired countless viewers to rethink their relationship with animals. Now, as the movie celebrates its 30th anniversary, PETA explores Babe 's legacy : James Cromwel  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 29 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * PETA Wants UW to Bar Disgraced Monkey Experimenter From Access to Any Animal * Seattle - Following the unprecedented and unanimous decision by the University of Washington's (UW) animal oversight committee to suspend all four of Michele Basso's experiments on monkeys and other animals, PETA in a letter sent today requests UW officials block Basso's access to   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 28 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Preparing Your Child for the First Day of School * We're Eager to Welcome You Back to School! As summer winds down, our schools and staff are looking forward to welcoming students back to our classrooms. Is Your Child Registered? If you are new to FCPS and have not registered your child for school yet, please do so as soon as possible. Schools are planning playdates, screenings, teacher   more

HERNDON, Virginia, July 29 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Registration Open For RV Technical Institute's Level 3 Electronics Workshop * Registration is open for the RV Technical Institute's second Level 3 Electronics Workshop course, scheduled for Wednesday, September 3rd through Thursday, September 4th, 2025, at the RV Technical Institute's location in Elkhart, IN. Instructors will include representatives from Winegard, Lippert, an  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Kiggans Joins House Leadership to Talk One Big Beautiful Bill and Veterans * WASHINGTON, DC-- Last week, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), a Navy veteran and proud military spouse and mother, spoke at a House Republican leadership press conference to highlight how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act delivers for America's veterans, military families, and national defense. Watch Rep. Kiggans' speech here.  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Reps. Kiggans and Goodlander Introduce Bipartisan WINGS Act to Study Long-Term Brain Health of Military Aviators * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) and Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (D-NH-02) introduced the bipartisan Warrior Impact from Neurological and G-Force Stress (WINGS) Act, legislation that directs a comprehensive study into the long-term brain health and mental welln  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 30 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * Riverside Health, UVA Health Partner on Lifesaving Liver Transplants To improve access to lifesaving care in Eastern Virginia, Riverside Health and UVA Health are expanding their strategic alliance to include liver transplant services. This continued collaboration represents a shared commitment to keeping essential, advanced medical care close to home for the Hampton Roads community.   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 29 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Sears Continues to Cheer on Trump Tax Bill as Virginia Republicans Speak Out About Medicaid Cuts * # Winsome Earle-Sears on bill that cuts Medicaid: "The bill as you know now does so many great things" VIRGINIA - As Winsome Earle-Sears continues to back Trump's tax bill that will take healthcare away from 322,000 Virginians and force six or more rural hospitals to close, Virginia Republi  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 29 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Opens Applications for Two 2025 SIA Scholarship Programs * SIA invites security industry professionals and students to apply for the SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship and the James Rothstein Business Scholarship. SILVER SPRING, Md. - The Security Industry Association (SIA) is now accepting applications for two key SIA  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 30 -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute issued the following news on July 29, 2025: * * * SEI Seeks Papers on Engineering Safety-Critical AI Systems The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Division invites AI researchers and practitioners to submit contributions to its Engineering Safety-Critical AI Systems symposium. The event, part of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) 2  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara hospitals earn top three spots in Hampton Roads in 2025 U.S. News ranking * Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is ranked the #1 Best Hospital in Hampton Roads, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is ranked #2, and Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is tied for #3 in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. In addition, Sentara Leigh Hospital is tied for the #5 spo  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 29 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Social Security Administration Announces Completing 3.1M Retroactive Payments * On July 21, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that as of July 7, it had completed sending over 3.1 million payments, totaling $17 billion, to beneficiaries eligible under the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA), five mon  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * TRICARE logins: Know how to access portals, manage your benefit * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Whether you need to make an appointment, check a claim, or download forms, knowing where to log in can make using your TRICARE benefits easier. Today's Military Health System relies on multiple online platforms -- each with a specific purpose. Understanding them, and   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 29 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Trucking Industry Applauds Repeal of Federal EV Truck Mandate * Jul 29, 2025 The ATA Federation joined EPA for their announcement repealing GHG3 Indianapolis, IN --Today, the American Trucking Associations thanked President Trump and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin for taking action to eliminate the electric-truck mandate--the un  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Tyrrell gift will name cardiology service in expanded Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Virginia Tech By Kevin Myatt The volunteer time and energy Bill Tyrrell DVM '92 has already given to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine cannot easily be quantified, but would probably value in the millions of dollars. Yet, on top of that, Bill and his wife, Jennifer, are giving $1 million to the planned Veter  more

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, July 30 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Awarded GO Virginia Region 6 Grant to Launch Healthcare Certification Program By Amy Jessee University of Mary Washington's Office of Continuing and Professional Studies has been awarded a GO Virginia Region 6 grant to support the development and launch of a new Practice Management Certificate Program. This initiative marks the first GO Virginia grant awarded in the healthcare cluster   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 30 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on July 28, 2025, by Jane Kelly with psychology professor Bethany Teachman: * * * Q&A: Is morning anxiety hijacking your day? By Jane Kelly It's no secret: Anxiety is spreading in society. In its latest official data, the World Health Organization said 301 million people lived with an anxiety disorder in 2019. And it reported more than a 25% increase in depression and anxiety in the first year of the CO  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 30 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on July 29, 2025: * * * VCU establishes new shuttle service between Monroe Park and MCV campuses RamsXpress will launch Aug. 1, with stops at Cabell Library and Larrick Student Center. By Olivia Truban Virginia Commonwealth University will launch a new point-to-point shuttle service, known as RamsXpress, to enhance transportation between VCU's two downtown campuses with stops at central locations. Be  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, July 30 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Adams Researches Tolkien's Contribution to Biblical Translation LEXINGTON, Va., July 28, 2025--English writer, scholar, and University of Oxford professor, J.R.R. Tolkien, is most famous for his fictional works including, "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings," but few people are aware he translated the Old Testament book of Jonah for the Jerusalem Bible. John Paul Adams '27, an English maj  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 30 (TNSrpt) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * As AI booms, data centers threaten energy grid and water supplies, expert says By Courtney Sakry The unseen infrastructure powering artificial intelligence (AI) isn't digital -- it's physical: massive data centers filled with thousands of computer servers. As the popularity of AI tools continues to grow, it has triggered a once-in-a-generation construction boom for larger and more powerful data centers.  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 30 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * But first, pizza: Team creates assistive robotics that can make you a meal Could robots help those with mobility issues make a pizza? With support from the National Science Foundation, a team of Virginia Tech mechanical engineers are using robotic grippers and artificial intelligence to make that idea a reality. By Alex Parrish For the millions of Americans who live with a mobility issue, making a pizz  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * The future of flight Virginia Tech brings together experts for direct-aviation testing and discussion. By Albert Raboteau What if your next regional flight didn't require a trip to a major airport? What if you could lift off from a local parking lot or grassy area the size of a soccer field, quietly, quickly, and sustainably, then land closer to your destination than ever before? That forward-looking vision wa  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 30 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Making medicine out of millipedes By Syd Morgan Millipedes get a bad rap -- their many legs put people off and could classify them as "creepy crawly." But these anthropods' secretions could hold the key to new drug discovery for the treatment of neurological diseases and pain. Chemist Emily Mevers and her team recently discovered a new set of complex structures in millipede secretions that can modulate   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Partnership advances fight against antibiotic-resistant infections By Kevin Myatt Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea is a looming global crisis, infecting more than 120 million people each year. With no vaccine and few treatment options, it has earned a place on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's list of most urgent pathogens in need of new therapies. That's why Virginia Tech bacteriologist Mohamed Se  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance, Richmond, has submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation nominating Highways Commissioner Stephen C. Brich to Virginia's Advisory Board. The alliance stated that Commissioner Brich's leadership and experience make him an extremely well-qualified candidate for the role. The letter highlights Brich's appointment as Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Transportation in January 2018. In this capacity,   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 29 -- The Vision Council Foundation issued the following news release on July 28, 2025: * * * Vision Council Foundation Launches 2025 Back-to-School Campaign Promoting Eye Health for the Entire Family Alexandria, Va. - The Vision Council Foundation today announced the launch of its 2025 Back-to-School Eye Health Campaign, a nationwide initiative encouraging families to prioritize comprehensive eye exams and healthy vision habits as the new school year begins. The c  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, July 30 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Rising from the ashes The W&M community is living with, learning from and preventing devastating wildfires The following story excerpt (https://magazine.wm.edu/issue/2025-spring/rising-from-the-ashes.php) is from the spring 2025 issue of the W&M Alumni Magazine. - Ed. By Annie Powell, University Marketing As the frequency and intensity of wildfires accelerate, William & Mary faculty, students and alumni ar  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, July 30 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * W&M to preserve President's House for future generations The board will explore possibilities of transforming the university's historic President's House into space that remains central to the life of the university. * William & Mary's Board of Visitors unanimously approved a resolution this month to preserve the university's historic President's House for future generations. According to the resolution,   more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Announce $60.9 Million in Disaster Assistance for Farmers in Virginia * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $60,900,000 in federal funding to help farmers in Virginia recover from Hurricane Helene. This funding, awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, will be dis  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Announce $60.9 Million in Disaster Assistance for Farmers in Virginia * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $60,900,000 in federal funding to help farmers in Virginia recover from Hurricane Helene. This funding, awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, will be distribute  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Young Introduce Legislation to Stress Test Financial System * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Todd Young (R-IN) introduced the Fiscal Contingency Preparedness Act, bipartisan legislation to require the Department of Treasury to conduct annual "stress tests" on the federal government's finances. This legislation would require Treasury to examine the U.S. government's  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Bills to Boost Housing Supply and Make Housing More Affordable Pass Key Congressional Hurdle * VIDEO OF SEN. WARNER'S REMARKS AT THE COMMITTEE MARKUP IS AVAILABLE HERE WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs unanimously voted to advance the Bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act. This legislation, which includes several provisions authored and championed  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, July 29 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Begins $345,000 Infrastructure Investment Project on Market Drive * Charleston, W.Va., (July 29, 2025) - West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce a $345,000 infrastructure investment project in Charleston. The project, located on Market Drive, began the week of July 21 and includes replacing 640 feet of aging pipe  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * West Virginia Job Openings and Labor Turnover -- May 2025 * West Virginia had 48,000 job openings in May 2025, compared to 47,000 openings in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that the job openings rate in West Virginia wa  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The West Virginia Rivers Coalition, Charleston, West Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The letter expressed appreciation for the opportunity to comment on proposed changes to the agency's data submission period for the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) PFAS reporting rule and supported upholding all regulatory actions addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in waterways and the environment. The c  more

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, July 30 -- William and Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * Celebrating 25 years of the Teaching Marsh: A living laboratory for learning and resilience The public is invited to join a special After Hours lecture celebrating the anniversary of the Carl Hershner Teaching Marsh on August 21 at William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS By John Wallace Tucked beneath the Coleman Bridge at the edge of William & Mary's Batten School &  more