RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * Abigail Spanberger Would Be the Anti-Life Governor Abigail Spanberger's record and recent statements make one thing clear: she would be the most anti-life governor in Virginia history. In recent weeks, Spanberger has repeatedly refused to stand up for basic parental rights, dodging questions about whether parents have a right to know if their underage child is undergoing a seriou  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 18 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Advocacy Q and A: Lawmakers Recess * Q: What do lawmakers do when they are out of session, such as during August? A: When lawmakers are not in DC, they are typically in their home districts, engag ing with their constituents and gather ing feedback in preparation for Congress returning to session. This feedback allows t  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 18 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Salutes Allvin for Service * The Air & Space Forces Association salutes Gen. David W. Allvin for nearly four decades of exemplary service. His leadership at every level has been superb, and he has made a very positive difference in our Air Force. We wish him well in his future endeavors. We at AFA look forward to the nomination of a new Chief and the   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), McLean, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation expressing strong opposition to Rainmaker Technology Corporation's petition for exemption regarding its Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operations. ALPA, which represents over 80,000 pilots across 43 airlines in the U.S. and Canada, asserts that the proposed operations could pose unacceptable safety risks within the National  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The American Craft Spirits Association, Oakton, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) expressing support for a proposed rulemaking aimed at improving allergen labeling on wines, distilled spirits, and malt beverages. ACSA emphasized the importance of clear communication regarding major food allergens, particularly for consumers managing food allergies. ACSA notes that nearly two decades ago, TTB established a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The American Craft Spirits Association, Oakton, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) expressing serious concerns regarding proposed regulations for alcohol labeling that could adversely affect small distilleries across the United States. In its letter, ACSA highlighted the struggles faced by these producers, many of whom are already navigating challenging economic conditions. The organization criticizes the   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The American School Counselor Association, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education advocating for broader eligibility criteria and a more flexible approach in the proposed Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program (MHSP). The letter emphasizes the importance of addressing the critical shortage of qualified mental health professionals, specificall  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The American School Counselor Association, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education advocating for improvements to the School-Based Mental Health Services Grant Program. The ASCA, representing approximately 43,000 school counseling professionals, highlights the ongoing challenges faced by schools due to the alarming shortage of credentialed mental health professionals  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Arlington, Virginia, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation outlining crucial recommendations to enhance the country's surface transportation infrastructure in response to the agency's Request for Information on developing the next authorization. This outreach reflects AMPO's commitment to advocating for its national membership of Metropolitan Planning Organizations and their pivot  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 18 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Statement on Florida's Turnpike Crash * Aug 18, 2025 Washington --Following the arrest of a semi-truck driver involved in a fatal crash on Florida's Turnpike, American Trucking Associations Chief Operating Officer Dan Horvath issued this statement: "This is a horrific tragedy that should never have happened. While an investigation is underway, this d  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Chaplain Corps Summit reinforces spiritual readiness, unveils new vision * ARLINGTON, Virginia - The Air Force Chaplain Corps wrapped up its annual summit Aug. 14, bringing together Religious Support Teams from across the Total Force to focus on spiritual readiness and alignment under the Chaplain Corps' new motto: HC Ready! The summit, held Aug. 12 to 1  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 18 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Chinchillas Baked to Death at Filthy, Dilapidated Pipsqueeks Pets; PETA Seeks Criminal Probe * Belleview, Fla. - A damning, just-released federal report reveals that young chinchillas died of apparent heatstroke, nearly 100 guinea pigs and hamsters were packed into tiny, severely crowded enclosures, and 13 guinea pigs were denied water at local pet store Pips  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * CTA Sets the Standard for Integrated Continuous Glucose Monitoring New CTA Industry Standard Sets Guidelines for Integrated CGMs used in Wellness Applications * Today, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R) is publishing CTA-2124, a new industry standard establishing guidelines and design factors for data from Integrated Continuous Glucose Monitoring (iCGM) dev  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 18 [Category: Media] -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * Defunding Public Media Threatens Public Safety in Communities Nationwide * WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 18, 2025 - Kate Riley, President and CEO of America's Public Television Stations, made the following statement on the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) no longer administering the Next Generation Warning System (NGWS) grant program. "Today's announcement by  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Emily Colbert gets a closeup of higher ed through APLU summer internship The environmental studies and biology student supported the esteemed university organization's health and human services unit. * By Drew Thompson Some interns have big shoes to fill if they follow in a predecessor's footsteps. Others, like Emily Colbert, blaze the trail. The Virginia Commonwealth University senior charted  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia posted the following news release on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * Ex-Law Firm Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud Defendant Owes $602,000 in Restitution as Part of Guilty Plea * HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Todd M. Chapman, 57, of Huntington, pleaded guilty today to bank fraud. Chapman admitted that he embezzled at least $602,000 from a Huntington law firm while its officer manager, includ  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * Faculty Convocation will honor seven VCU educators and researchers The 43rd annual ceremony on Aug. 20 celebrates outstanding teaching, scholarship and service. * Virginia Commonwealth University will recognize seven faculty members for outstanding teaching, scholarship and service at the 43rd annual Faculty Convocation on Aug. 20 at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing   more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 18 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Feds Issue Warning After Days-Old Piglets Die at University of Alabama-Birmingham: PETA Statement * Birmingham - Please see PETA Vice President Dr. Alka Chandna's statement regarding a rare official warning issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture against the University of Alabama-Birmingham for serious violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act, includ  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia posted the following news release on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * Former Head of Lynchburg Community Corrections & Pretrial Services Pleads Guilty Jennifer Peters Illegally Accessed Information, Lied to Investigators, and Destroyed Evidence * LYNCHBURG, Va. - The former acting director of the Lynchburg Community Corrections & Pretrial Services Department (LCCPS) pled guilty today in federal court for   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 18 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Fourth Circuit Vacates Injunction in NARFE Lawsuit Challenging Privacy Act Violation * Last week, the Fourth Circuit issued a decision in NARFE's and co-plaintiffs' lawsuit ( AFT v. Bessent ) challenging access by certain affiliates of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to the personal data of federal retirees  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * Harnessing VR to prevent substance use relapse By Taylor Thomas Substance use recovery is a lifelong process, but environmental triggers, such as alcohol at social gatherings or pain medication advertisements, can put individuals in recovery at risk of relapse. Research by George Mason University social work Professor Holly Matto, with colleagues from the College of Science and College of  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 18 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Grassroots Advocacy Month 2025: Ring, Ring, NARFE Is On The Phone! * We are just at the halfway point in this year's Grassroots Advocacy Month (GAM), and for week three, we are dialing the numbers of our lawmakers! Phone banking is a powerful advocacy tool, allowing members to add personal touches in real time during thei  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 18 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Heroes to Turtles! City of Bloomington Nabs PETA Award for Helping Reptiles Safely Cross the Road * Bloomington, Minn. - A Compassionate City Award is on its way from PETA to Bloomington Mayor Tim Busse in thanks for the city's new turtle tunnel, built to spare the animals from being hit by cars on East Bush Lake Road. After a study found that hundreds of t  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia posted the following news release: * * * Huntington Woman Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Tanisha Wooding, 46, of Huntington, pleaded guilty today to theft of government money. Wooding fraudulently obtained $91,664 in COVID-19 loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-IN Hosts 'One Big Beautiful Bill' Celebration with Representative Houchin * # Aug 18, 2025 by AFP INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Last week, Americans for Prosperity - Indiana (AFP-IN) hosted a 'One Big Beautiful Bill' celebration with Representative Erin Houchin. The event was a unique chance to hear directly from a leading voice in Congress about how the OBBBA was p  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 19 (TNSrep) -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation issued the following news: * * * Impact spotlight: Breast cancer research initiatives worldwide Breast cancer (https://preventcancer.org/preventable-cancer/breast-cancer/) is highly curable if found early, but many breast cancers are diagnosed once it has already spread. Early Detection = Better Outcomes, and it's important all populations have access to breast cancer screening and risk reduction education to prevent or d  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission have been informed of an expansion in the membership of Dynamic Spectrum Alliance Inc, Arlington, Virginia. The notifications were filed on July 29, 2025, in compliance with the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. This law aims to protect research ventures by limiting the legal exposure of participants in the event of an antitrust lawsuit. The alliance's disclo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSFR) -- Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction has submitted a disclosure to the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission regarding a change to its membership roster. The filing was made on July 3, 2025. The CWMD's action is aimed at maintaining protection under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. This law limits the financial penalties an antitrust claimant can recover in certain situations. AngmarTek LLC,   more

HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 18 [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 Tariff Letters and Deals Below is an update of ongoing deals that have been announced so far. It is important to note that there are more details to co  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan, Dexter, Tonko Introduce Bill to Shield Students from Toxic Wildfire Smoke * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) joined Representatives Maxine Dexter (OR-03) and Paul Tonko (NY-20) to introduce the Shielding Students from Wildfire Smoke Act, new legislation aimed at strengthening national understanding and response strategies to protect children's health duri  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Medicare and TRICARE For Life: Finding providers * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - If you have TRICARE For Life, you'll get health care from Medicare providers. Here's what you need to know about finding different types of Medicare providers. "You can lower your health care costs when you see Medicare participating providers who accept the Medicare-approved amou  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Military medicine takes a leap forward in the Indo-Pacific through adoption of a governance model The resulting framework will help the two organizations combine the separate missions of health care and medical readiness into an integrated process, enhancing both access to health care for patients and medical readiness for soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines. By Christopher Perrine, Defense Health Age  more

RESTON, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association issued the following news release: * * * Nacha's Payments Innovation Alliance Releases Spanish-Language Resources to Help Prevent Consumer Financial Fraud RESTON, Virginia, Aug. 18, 2025 - Nacha's Payments Innovation Alliance, a membership program bringing together diverse global stakeholders seeking to transform the payments industry, has released three new Spanish-language educational resources to help financial instit  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Seeks Credit Union Input at Town Hall on September 9 * ALEXANDRIA, VA (August 18, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) will host a Strategic Plan Town Hall on Tuesday, September 9 starting at 2 p.m. Eastern. The event invites credit union industry stakeholders to provide input on the next NCUA Strategic Plan and the upcoming priorities of the agency. Th  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * One Week After Sears' Secret Flight Was Revealed She Has Yet to Answer for Potential Ethics Violation * # Sears appears to have violated Virginia law by failing to disclose a free private plane trip and previously failed to disclose gifted trips When asked about the potential violation, Sears' team said they were "still trying to figure it out" VIRGINIA - Winsome Earle-Sears has faile  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 [Category: Political] -- People for the American Way posted the following news release: * * * People For the American Way Responds to Trump's Expanded Use of National Guard Troops in Washington, D.C. * Washington, D.C. - In response to news that additional National Guard troops will be sent to our nation's capital from Ohio, West Virginia, and South Carolina as part of President Trump's efforts to expand federal control over law enforcement in Washington, D.C., People For  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 18 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * PETA France Calls for Pharrell to Be Stripped of His Legion of Honor * Paris - PETA France is calling for Pharrell Williams' Legion of Honor to be revoked in a letter sent today to General Lecointre, insisting the Creative Director of Louis Vuitton is profiting off the immense suffering of animals--even though he admitted to a PETA protestor who crashed his b  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 18 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Photo Op: 'Are You Wearing My Mom?' Amazing AI-Powered Calf Robot to Confront Leather-Clad Wichita Shoppers * Wichita, Kan. - Wichita shoppers and sightseers are in for a sci-fi spectacle on Wednesday when a walking, talking, AI-powered robot calf named Charli XC Cow will hoof it to downtown stores, including Dead Center Vintage and Worn Again Vintage, to ask  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 18 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Photo Op: Giant PETA 'Dino' at Aspen Conference Will Urge NIH Director to Close Monkey Labs * Aspen, Colo. - A massive inflatable PETA "dinosaur" will share the message, "NIH: Close the Monkey Labs, Stop Jurassic-Sized Waste!" outside the St. Regis Aspen Resort today where National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya is speaking at the Te  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 18 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Purses Really Do Grow on Trees: PETA Billboard With Caylee Cowan Showcases Plant Leather * Los Angeles - Vegan fashion is everywhere in 2025, thanks to Gen Z megastars like Bella Ramsay and Billie Eilish--and now, actor and influencer Caylee Cowan is embodying the move toward innovative, sustainable fashion in a new PETA campaign highlighting the magic of lea  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia posted the following news release on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * Putnam County Business Owner Sentenced to Prison for Employment Tax Crimes HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Dean E. Dawson, 65, of Hurricane, was sentenced today to one year and six months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $430,527.56 plus interest in restitution for his willful failure to  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSFR) -- The R Consortium has informed the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission about changes to its membership. This communication, sent on July 31, 2025, aligns with provisions of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. By filing the notification, the consortium aims to keep its protections under the law, which under specific circumstances limits the financial liability of antitrust defendants to actual dama  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Silica Fume Association, Lovettsville, Virginia, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation concerning the urgent need for increased funding in the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization. The association advocates for significant investment in concrete infrastructure, particularly given the pressing demands of repairing over 220,000 bridges nationwide. The SFA, which has been promoting the use of silica fume in concrete since   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 18 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Social Security Celebrates 90 Years! * Last Thursday, August 14, marked the 90 th anniversary of President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing Social Security into law, a remarkable milestone for a federal program. NARFE's allies with the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations (LCAO), of which NARFE is a member, released a  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections * Hello Team FCPS, The new school year is finally here, and I know I speak for everyone on Team FCPS when I say we are so excited to welcome back all of our students, both old and new! We've been hard at work making sure FCPS continues to provide a world-class education where every student is prepared for a future yet to be imagined. If you haven't already  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Top Senate Democrats Warn Trump AI Chip Deal with China Raises Legal and National Security Risks * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence; Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Minority Leader; Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee; Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relation  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 18 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * UCSIS and FEMA End Collective Bargaining Following EPA and VA * As of this month, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have revoked collective bargaining rights for federal employees, immediately canceling union contracts, official time, grievance procedures, and  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 18 (TNSjou) -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * AI, Full Automation Could Expand Artificial Pancreas to More Diabetes Patients Automated insulin delivery (AID) systems such as the UVA Health-developed artificial pancreas could help more type 1 diabetes patients if the devices become fully automated, according to a new review of the technology. Even as the artificial pancreas and other AID systems have helped millions of pe  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 15 (TNSjou) -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * New Monoclonal Antibody Targets Deadly Sepsis Scientists at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and the University of Michigan have developed a monoclonal antibody to stop sepsis, a deadly full-body infection. The antibody also has the potential to treat a broad array of other inflammatory conditions, including autoimmune disorders, their research indicates. In init  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU Brandcenter makes its mark at prestigious awards show More than 20% of the advertising portfolios belonged to Brandcenter products at the D&AD New Blood Awards. * By Drew Thompson Students and recent graduates from the Virginia Commonwealth University Brandcenter stood out among the advertising industry's brightest creatives at an illustrious awards program last month. The D&AD New Blood A  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- VCU Health, an academic medical center on the forefront of health care, providing patients with treatments and medical technology available, issued the following news release: * * * VCU Health's cancer center is the only one in Virginia to provide TIL therapy for advanced melanoma Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy is an innovative procedure that offers hope to patients with melanoma who have exhausted all other treatments. * VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following Q&A by William Lineberry with undergraduate Sunwoo Kim and School of Pharmacy professor Joseph McClay: * * * VCU summer program puts two heads together for migraine research Undergraduate Sunwoo Kim and School of Pharmacy professor Joseph McClay explore genetic angle to debilitating headaches. By William Lineberry, Honors College Sunwoo Kim spent the summer studying headaches. Not the take-two-aspirin kind   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Virginia Democrats Launch New Digital Ad Slamming Sears for Cheering on Trump's Tax Bill That Will Take Healthcare Away from Virginians * # Sears : "The bill as you know now does so many great things" VIRGINIA - Today, Virginia Democrats released a new digital ad slamming Winsome Earle-Sears for cheering on Donald Trump's tax bill that will take healthcare away from 322,000 Virginians, f  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Five scholars receive Fulbright Awards to confront urgent global challenges From building a stronger STEM pipeline to advancing cancer research, the scholars will collaborate with international partners on education, environmental stewardship, cybersecurity, and public health solutions. By Lindsey Haugh Five Virginia Tech faculty members have received Fulbright Scholar Awards for the 2025-26 academic year. The   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Multimillion-dollar award from U.S. Army to fund advanced manufacturing research Associate Professor Hang Yu is leading a team investigating how solid-state manufacturing approaches can help create and repair metal in wartime and beyond. By Melody Warnick Metal is always in high demand for the U.S. military, which uses an estimated 750 million tons annually for everything from repairing a corroded battleship or  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Slam Trump Administration for Ripping Federal Funding Away from Five Northern Virginia School Districts * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, (both D-VA) released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration's plans to pull federal funding from the Alexandria, Arlingto  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * West Virginia Business Owner Sentenced for Employment Tax Crimes * A West Virginia man was sentenced today to 18 months in prison for his willful failure to pay over employment taxes on behalf of his business. The following is according to court documents and statements made in court: Dean E. Dawson, of Hurricane, owned and operated Real Property Consulting Group LLC (RPC Group), a Hurricane, Wes  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Strategic Cultural Partnerships Faculty Fellows reshape America's founding story as 2026 approaches Eight W&M faculty awarded SCP fellowships to enrich historical narratives and strengthen civic leadership ahead of nation's 250th anniversary. By Danny Devlin As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2026, William & Mary's Strategic Cultural Partnerships (SCP) has empowered eight W&M facul  more