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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Wednesday August 06, 2025 ( 55 items )  

'What's Wrong With You?' New PETA Campaign Calls Out Kalamazoo's Cheese-Eating 'Animal Lovers'
NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 5 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 'What's Wrong With You?' New PETA Campaign Calls Out Kalamazoo's Cheese-Eating 'Animal Lovers' * Kalamazoo, Mich. - Do you shun fur, but chow down on cheese made from the stolen milk of a suffering mother cow? That's the contradiction PETA is pointing out to "animal lovers" in Kalamazoo--frequent host of Michigan's Mac and Cheese Fest--in a sky-high message on  more

7-Foot Animatronic Bear Voiced by Casey Affleck to Warn People Away From Three Bears General Store
NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 5 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 7-Foot Animatronic Bear Voiced by Casey Affleck to Warn People Away From Three Bears General Store * Pigeon Forge, Tenn. - On Thursday, a group of PETA supporters accompanied by "Bernard"--a seven-foot-tall talking animatronic bear voiced by actor Casey Affleck--will kick off a weeklong tour of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg to warn kind people to steer clear of   more

A Look Back At The 2025 Regulatory & Safety Compliance Seminar
HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 5 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * A Look Back At The 2025 Regulatory & Safety Compliance Seminar * The RV Industry Association's Regulatory & Safety Compliance Seminar, which took place on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Elkhart, IN, was another successful educational opportunity for the industry with nearly 100 members in attendance from over 19 different manufacturers and 19 different supplier companies. The   more

AAMVA Attends the Multistate Tax Commission Seminar
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 5 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * AAMVA Attends the Multistate Tax Commission Seminar * On July 23, Paul Steier, AAMVA's Director of Vehicle Programs and Strategic Operations, attended the Multistate Tax Commission Seminar in Salt Lake City, Utah. Paul served on a panel to discuss issues and challenges for motor vehicle agencies in holding residents accountable   more

AAMVA Visits Georgia
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 5 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * AAMVA Visits Georgia * Patrice Aasmo, AAMVA's Director of Member Services for Regions 1 and 2, spent time with the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) and the Georgia Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) last week. Discussions covered a wide array of topics, including organizational realignments, mobile dr  more

Advocacy Question & Answer: Checking a Bill Status
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Advocacy Question & Answer: Checking a Bill Status * Q: How can I check the status of a bill or see whether my representative/senator is a cosponsor? A: To find the current status of a bill in Congress, visit Congress.gov, the official website for federal legislative information. Once on the site, use the search bar at t  more

APTA Members Continue to Serve on Key AMA Coding Committee
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Physical Therapy Association posted the following news: * * * APTA Members Continue to Serve on Key AMA Coding Committee * Physical therapists continue to be at the table for important discussions around the development of CPT codes: APTA members Kathleen Picard, PT, DPT, and Stephanie L. Woelfel, PT, DPT, board-certified wound management clinical specialist, are serving as advisor and alternate advisor with the American Me  more

APTA's Ongoing Advocacy on Payment Reform: Medicare Fee Schedule, Part 1
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Physical Therapy Association posted the following news: * * * APTA's Ongoing Advocacy on Payment Reform: Medicare Fee Schedule, Part 1 * Patients and providers are frustrated and angry. A broken Medicare system has failed to deliver high-quality care and provide needed payment levels so providers and practices can keep their doors open. Medicare payment reform is a strategic priority for APTA, including reforms to the Med  more

Auditors Assist in $9.5M Settlement Case
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following news: * * * Auditors assist in $9.5 million settlement case DCAA's Operations Investigative Support Division (OIS) provided investigative support on a $9.5 million settlement case with NORESCO, LLC (NORESCO). The settlement resolves allegations that NORESCO violated the False Claims Act by overcharging numerous federal agencies for energy improvements in connection with 29 fed  more

Christendom College to Host Annual Thomas S. Vander Woude Memorial Golf Tournament on October 13
FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom College to Host Annual Thomas S. Vander Woude Memorial Golf Tournament on October 13 * Christendom College will welcome alumni and friends back to the Shenandoah Valley this fall for the sixteenth annual Thomas S. Vander Woude Memorial Golf Tournament, set for Monday, October 13, 2025, at the Shenandoah Valley Golf Club in Front Royal, Virginia. The tournament raises funds for the Thomas S. Va  more

Comscore Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results
RESTON, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, issued the following news release: * * * Comscore Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results RESTON, Va., August 5, 2025 - Comscore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR), a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. "Our execution through the first half of the year has been solid as we continue to   more

Endangered Species Protection Sought for Rare Virginia Salamander
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Endangered Species Protection Sought for Rare Virginia Salamander * ROANOKE, Va.-- The Center for Biological Diversity today petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect the imperiled Dixie Caverns salamander under the Endangered Species Act. These salamanders are found in just three locations in Roanoke County, Virginia, and are threatened by deforestation, deve  more

EPA Proposes Elimination Of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rules
HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 5 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * EPA Proposes Elimination Of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rules * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a proposed rule to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding, which currently provides EPA with the legal authority to regulate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions under the Clean Air Act (CAA). Without this finding, EPA would no longer have the statutory authority u  more

Feds Issue Official Warning to Ohio State University After Pig Dies on Operating Table: PETA Statement
NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 5 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Feds Issue Official Warning to Ohio State University After Pig Dies on Operating Table: PETA Statement * Columbus, Ohio - Please see the following statement from PETA Senior Vice President Kathy Guillermo regarding the just-posted Official Warning issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture against Ohio State University after an anesthetized pig suffered and   more

Fish & Wildlife Service: Virginia Sneezeweed Nears Recovery, Federal Protections May End
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to remove Virginia sneezeweed, a flowering plant, from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Plants. This action follows a review indicating that threats to the species have lessened, meaning it no longer fits the definition of an endangered or threatened species. If this proposal is finalized, conservation measures under the Endangered Species Act would no longer apply to the plant.  more

For the NFL, Authenticity Can't Be a Trick Play to Gen Z
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2025: * * * For the NFL, authenticity can't be a trick play to Gen Z VCU researcher's new study highlights how social issues and meaningful action influence engagement for new generations. By Drew Thompson As athletes and sports leagues increasingly speak out on issues of the day, a generational shift is shaping the landscape. The NFL's initiatives in corporate social responsibility are even   more

Force Health Protection's Worldwide Mission in Focus During DOD's Health Symposium
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Force Health Protection's worldwide mission in focus during DOD's health symposium By T. T. Parish, Operational Medical Systems The Operational Medical Systems Program Management Office's Force Health Protection team is taking part in the Military Health System Research Symposium this week in Kissimmee, Florida. The four-day symposium is a premier opportunity for OPMED, part of the Defense Health Agency  more

GAO: Troops Need More Affordable Housing Options
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 5 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * GAO: Troops Need More Affordable Housing Options * Amid rising costs, service members and their families need more housing options at more affordable prices, according to a recent report from the Government Accountability Office. "Department of Defense policy states that the department should ensure eligible service members and their families have access to affordab  more

Go RVing Launches RV-2-50: A Road Trip Countdown to America's 250th Birthday
HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 5 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Go RVing Launches RV-2-50: A Road Trip Countdown to America's 250th Birthday * Go RVing, the RV industry's voice for inspiration, education, and storytelling, announces the launch of its year-long road trip campaign, RV-2-50, leading up to America's 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. RV-2-50 offers curated road trip itineraries designed to help travelers experience the freedom an  more

Government Funding Outcome Uncertain As Congress Leaves Town
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Government Funding Outcome Uncertain As Congress Leaves Town * Both the House of Representatives and Senate adjourned for the August recess with substantial unfinished work ahead of a September 30 deadline to extend government funding into fiscal year 2026 to avoid a lapse in appropriations and a subsequent government shut  more

Grassroots Advocacy Month 2025: Calling All Advocates!
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Grassroots Advocacy Month 2025: Calling All Advocates! * In the wake of mass reductions in force and public, political attacks on the federal workforce, our fellow Americans have rallied around our community in support. Near NARFE HQ, yard signs reading "I Support Federal Workers" are seen on every block, and neighbors pro  more

High-five! Record Tally of Sports Program Grads Join VCU Athletics
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Aug. 5, 2025: * * * High-five! Record tally of sports program grads join VCU Athletics Center for Sport Leadership caps its 25th year with a full handful of Ram hires. By Joan Tupponce Let's hear it for the home team. As Virginia Commonwealth University's acclaimed Center for Sport Leadership wraps up its 25th anniversary year, a record five of its newest graduates are accepting jobs in the Ram famil  more

In Case You Missed It: Capito Joins Colleagues in Reintroducing Bipartisan College Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * In Case You Missed It: Capito Joins Colleagues in Reintroducing Bipartisan College Transparency Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, recently joined a bipartisan group of her colleagues in reintroducing the College Transparency Act (CTA), which   more

In the News: SLC Highlights
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Aug. 4 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Council of State Governments issued the following news: * * * In the News: SLC Highlights * Policy in Proximity: What the Southern Legislative Conference Taught Us About Listening,Leading, and Building Stronger Communities Del. Riley represents West Virginia at Southern Legislative Conference meeting | WV News Ivey announces more than $3.7 million in Rebuild Alabama projects Capitol Journal on location at t  more

July Commercial Chapter 11 Filings Increase 78 Percent Over Last Year
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release: * * * July Commercial Chapter 11 Filings Increase 78 Percent over Last Year Total Commercial Bankruptcy Filings Up 26 Percent * NEW YORK/ALEXANDRIA, VA - August 5, 2025 - Commercial chapter 11 filings totaled 911 in July, an increase of 78 percent over the 512 filings in July 2024, according to data provided by Epiq AACER, the leading provider of U.S. bankruptcy filing data. The overall July  more

Kelsey Linnehan Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Kelsey Linnehan Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits Richmond, VA - U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress. 2025 Virginia house of delegates candidate, Kelsey L  more

Lansdale-Based Backyard Beans Coffee Company Pledges No Animal Tests, Earning PETA Praise
NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Lansdale-Based Backyard Beans Coffee Company Pledges No Animal Tests, Earning PETA Praise * Landsdale, Pa. - Locally headquartered Backyard Beans Coffee Company receives kudos from PETA today for signing on to a groundbreaking new Eat Without Experiments program that helps shoppers identify food and beverage companies that don't test on animals. The Eat With  more

Las Vegas woman arrested after Dulles CBP officers intercept 59 pounds of Germany-bound marijuana
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Las Vegas woman arrested after Dulles CBP officers intercept 59 pounds of Germany-bound marijuana * STERLING, Virginia - A Las Vegas woman is facing felony narcotics charges after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered more than 59 pounds of marijuana in her Germany-bound baggage at Washington Dulles International Airport on Sunday. Metropoli  more

Longtime RVDA Dealer Services Manager Chuck Boyd Passes Away
HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 5 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Longtime RVDA Dealer Services Manager Chuck Boyd Passes Away * The RV Dealers Association regrets to inform the industry about the passing of Dealer Services Manager Chuck Boyd, who served the association and its members over the course of three decades. Throughout his tenure, Chuck played a key role in strengthening the dealer community through his leadership in member rete  more

National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association: USDA Announces Relocation Plans
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 6 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2025: * * * USDA Announces Relocation Plans * Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced plans to relocate approximately 2,600 of its 4,000 Washington D.C.-based employees to one of the five new USDA hubs located in Raleigh, NC, Indianapolis, IN, Fort Collins, CO, Kansas City, MO, and Salt   more

National PTA Honors Outstanding Achievements in Building Strong Family-School Partnerships
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- The National Parent Teacher Association issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2025: * * * National PTA Honors Outstanding Achievements in Building Strong Family-School Partnerships ALEXANDRIA, Va., (Aug. 5, 2025)--National PTA is pleased to honor 330 PTAs and schools from across the country and DoDEA schools in Europe as 2024-2026 National PTA Schools of Excellence for building partnerships between families and their school that are enriching the educati  more

NCUA IG Audit: Cyber Threat Information Sharing
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- The National Credit Union Administration Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. OIG-25-07) on June 9, 2025, entitled "Cyber Threat Information Sharing." Here are excerpts: * * * FROM: Acting Inspector General Marta Erceg SUBJ: Audit of the NCUA's Cyber Threat Information Sharing DATE: June 9, 2025 The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted this self-initiated audit to assess how effectively  more

Notorious Local Roadside Zoo to Get Visit From PETA After Death of Honey the Bear
NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 5 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Notorious Local Roadside Zoo to Get Visit From PETA After Death of Honey the Bear * Holtsville, N.Y. - PETA is hitting the gas on a mobile message reminding everyone to steer clear of Holtsville Ecology Site following whistleblower allegations that animals died after suffering from painful ailments and even froze to death at the roadside zoo. According to the   more

OPM Releases Guidance on Religious Expression in the Federal Workplace
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * OPM Releases Guidance on Religious Expression in the Federal Workplace * A memorandum released on July 28 by Scott Kupor, Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), provides new guidance to federal agencies regarding religious expression in the workplace. The guidance expands the scope of permissible religious e  more

Photo Op at Matt's Big Breakfast: 'Hell on Wheels' Truck Comes with Dying Pigs' Cries
NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 5 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Photo Op at Matt's Big Breakfast: 'Hell on Wheels' Truck Comes with Dying Pigs' Cries * Phoenix - To combat such meat industry images as dancing pigs and chickens wearing aprons as they gaily make their way to the dinner plate, PETA plans to "educate to liberate" diners on their way into Matt's Big Breakfast and other Phoenix eateries that serve pork on Thursd  more

Photo Op: Nude PETA Supporters to Reveal the 'Naked Truth' Over Whole Foods' Misleading Meat Labels
NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 5 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Photo Op: Nude PETA Supporters to Reveal the 'Naked Truth' Over Whole Foods' Misleading Meat Labels * Chicago - On Wednesday, a trio of nearly nude PETA supporters covered in "blood" and lying on giant meat trays wrapped in cellophane--complete with spoof "humane" labels--will take aim at the bogus certification scheme used to market the flesh of animals and d  more

Ranking Member Scott Demands Answers From HHS Secretary After Firing 10,000 Public Servants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Scott Demands Answers from HHS Secretary After Firing 10,000 Public Servants Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Education and Workforce Committee, demanded answers from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or th  more

RV Industry Association Meets With EPA On PFAS Reporting Rule
HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 5 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Industry Association Meets With EPA On PFAS Reporting Rule * On Friday, July 25, 2025, RV Industry Association representatives Bill Erny, Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs, and Chad Reece, Chair of the Government Affairs Committee, participated in a stakeholder meeting with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Chemical Safety to discuss the federal PFAS r  more

Sears Touts Meeting with Trump, But Refuses to Ask Him to Stop Attacking Virginians' Jobs and Healthcare
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 5 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Sears Touts Meeting with Trump, But Refuses to Ask Him to Stop Attacking Virginians' Jobs and Healthcare * # Sears : "I've already told you the President and I have been in the Oval Office" VIRGINIA - In an interview with CNN, Winsome Earle-Sears touted meeting with Donald Trump to discuss her campaign, but failed to stand up to his reckless policies and advocate for Virginians' jobs and  more

Security Industry Association Announces 2025 Winners for Denis R. Hebert Identity Management Scholarship
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 5 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Announces 2025 Winners for Denis R. Hebert Identity Management Scholarship * Nathaniel Pliskaner of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Kaine Rubalcava of City of Hope will receive $5,000 scholarships to use toward education and professional development in the identity management field. SILVER SPRING, Md.--The Security   more

Summer Program Steels Students for Demanding Health Sciences Studies
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2025: * * * Summer program steels students for demanding health sciences studies VCU's Summer Academic Enrichment Program has a proven history of giving undergraduates a critical boost toward pursuing doctoral degrees in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and physical therapy. By Joan Tupponce As she prepared to enter her senior year at Virginia Commonwealth University, Kashaf Baig found that she   more

Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections * What another fabulous summer week!! There are so many positive and inspiring opportunities to share with one another. The new school year is just around the corner, and we continue to provide opportunities for our students to learn, grow, and have a little fun along the way! In doing so, we are helping our students build a strong foundation that they can use   more

Technology Innovation Fuels Future Fight
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Technology Innovation Fuels Future Fight * The Army is using technological innovation to drive revolutionary change across the service, a panel of experts said. "How do I solve a problem that I did not know I had?... How do I repurpose existing technology... to solve a problem... other than what it was designed for?" said Chris Manning, deputy assistant secretary of  more

Tucson's BunnyLulu Hit with Cease-and-Desist From PETA Over Bogus Fur Claims
NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 5 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Tucson's BunnyLulu Hit with Cease-and-Desist From PETA Over Bogus Fur Claims * Tucson, Ariz. - Today, PETA's attorneys sent a cease-and-desist letter demanding that Tucson-based Labubu imitator BunnyLulu--maker of rabbit fur keychains and plushies--stop marketing its cruel products as "handmade with love" and "perfect for... any bunny lover." PETA points out t  more

U.S. Marshals Service Warns of Scam Calls in West Virginia
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Marshals Service Warns of Scam Calls in West Virginia * Clarksburg, WV - The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is alerting the public of imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be U.S. Marshals, other law enforcement officials, or federal court employees. These imposters attempt to collect financial compensation in lieu of arrest due to a claim of failing to report for jury  more

Upcoming NCPA Items for Pharmacy Teams
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 5 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * Upcoming NCPA Items for Pharmacy Teams * ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Aug. 5, 2025) - The National Community Pharmacists Association is pleased to announce these upcoming events for pharmacists and pharmacy team members: * Aug. 6 - All Pharmacy Town Hall: Examining Changes in Vaccine Policy Affecting Practice and the Community webinar. NCPA is teaming up   more

USGS Report Details Self-Supplied Domestic Groundwater Use in Virginia's Coastal Plain
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- A new study by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, provides updated methods to estimate domestic groundwater withdrawals in the Virginia Coastal Plain. The report, 'Estimated Hydrogeologic, Spatial, and Temporal Distribution of Self-Supplied Domestic Groundwater Withdrawals for Aquifers of the Virginia Coastal Plain,' was written by Matthew R. Kearns and Jason P. Pope, and released in 2025 as Sci  more

USGS Report Maps Depressions and Sinking Streams in Southeastern US
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released a document titled 'Assessment and Validation of Depressions in Digital Elevation Models From Multiple Elevation Data Sources and Delineation of Depressions, Sinking Streams, and Their Watersheds in Tennessee and Parts of Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.' The report, authored by David E. Ladd and John K. Carmichael, is designated as Scientific Investigations Report 2024-5134. The   more

USGS Report Uncovers Insights Into West Virginia's Bedrock Aquifers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- A comprehensive statewide assessment of West Virginia's bedrock aquifers has been published by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Titled 'Factors Affecting the Distribution of Water-Bearing Fractures in the Bedrock Aquifers of West Virginia,' the report was a collaborative effort with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Division of Water and Waste Management. The authors are Mark D. Kozar, Mitchell A. McAdoo, Samuel H. Austin, and Carson A. Wr  more

Weapon Detection System Expanding to FCPS Middle Schools
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Weapon Detection System Expanding to FCPS Middle Schools * August 4, 2025 Hello FCPS Middle School Families, Middle school is an exciting time of transition for our students, with opportunities to explore new courses and clubs, as well as new friendships to be made. It is also a time of change as students transition to managing more responsibilities as young adults in a larger school environm  more

Welcome Associate Members
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 5 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * Welcome Associate Members * AAMVA is pleased to welcome the following organizations to our Associate Membership program. Follow the links below to learn more about each organization. * Newton County Tax Commission \- The Tax Commissioner is an elected Constitutional Office responsible for performing all functions related to b  more

West Virginia Wesleyan College Alumnus a Finalist for WV Teacher of the Year
BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Aug. 5 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * West Virginia Wesleyan College Alumnus a Finalist for WV Teacher of the Year * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - Harrison County educator and West Virginia Wesleyan College alum Renee Powell '10, M.Ed. '10, has been named a finalist for West Virginia Teacher of the Year. A fourth-grade teacher at Big Elm Elementary School, Powell became an educator to help support students and their families stru  more

WHERE IS JEN KIGGANS? Virginia Republican Refuses to Answer for Her Vote to Gut Medicaid
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WHERE IS JEN KIGGANS? Virginia Republican Refuses to Answer for Her Vote to Gut Medicaid * While Senator Kaine and Congressman Scott met with Hampton Roads community members, Kiggans was lying to voters Republican Congresswoman Jen Kiggans voted for the largest cuts to Medicaid in history in order to fund tax cuts to billionaires. Now she is refusing to come home and explain her   more

Why Won't Abigail Spanberger Support John Reid If He's "From Virginia"?
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news: * * * Why Won't Abigail Spanberger Support John Reid If He's "From Virginia"? Abigail Spanberger has been on a nonstop tour trying to convince voters she's "from" Virginia--as if being born here somehow excuses a career spent deep inside the Washington swamp. But if being "from Virginia" is really so important to her, we have just one question: Why isn't she supporting John Reid for Lieutenant Governor?  more

Wittman Leads Farm Tour Across the Northern Neck
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Leads Farm Tour Across the Northern Neck * RICHMOND COUNTY, VA - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) toured several farms in the Northern Neck, engaging directly with Virginia's farmers to discuss issues impacting American agriculture. "Supporting our nation's farmers and producers is critical--not only for Virginia but for the entire country," said Rep. Wittman. "That's why I voted in fa  more