NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 'Sopranos' Star Edie Falco Pushes City Council Speaker to Stop Blocking Horse-Drawn Carriage Ban * New York - After yet another horse collapsed and died on the street while being forced to haul a carriage in the blistering heat and just as another spooked horse took off in Central Park sending carriage passengers flying, native New Yorker and longtime PETA fr  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * A Fin-tastic Oppor-tuna-ty! Biloxi Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum Nets Offer to Display PETA's Famous Fish Empathy Quilt * Biloxi, Miss. - Ahead of Fish Amnesty Day (September 27), which reminds everyone that fish should be respected, not killed, PETA sent a letter today to new Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum Executive Director Brandon Boudreaux with a  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * AAMVA Participates in the Secure Technology Alliance's Identity & Access Forum * Lori Daigle, AAMVA's Program Manager for Outreach and Education on the Identity Management Team, participated in the Secure Technology Alliance 's Identity and Access Forum in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 26, 2025. The Forum focused on mobile driver  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * ACD and CDLIS Subcommittees in Seattle * The ACD and CDLIS Subcommittees met last week in Seattle, Washington. Collectively, these two groups are tasked with examining and updating the AAMVA Code Dictionary (ACD) --the set of codes used nationwide by driver-licensing authorities and stakeholders to communicate convictions and w  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-WV Announces Amplified Grassroots Movement as CON Repeal Effort Intensifies * # Sep 2, 2025 by AFP CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) announced today that the group will begin another statewide canvassing effort, this time to hold state lawmakers accountable who voted against repealing the state's harmful Certificate of Need laws  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity Launches Major Campaign to Unleash America's Energy Potential * # Sep 2, 2025 by AFP "Permitting reform is the key to breaking free so that energy production can flourish." Arlington, VA - Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today announced the launch of a bold, seven-figure national campaign to unleash America's energy potential by cutting red  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Releases Spiritual Fitness Guide * The Army has released a spiritual fitness guide that encourages soldiers to build inner strength for war and life. "This guide symbolizes 250 years of the Chaplain Corps standing shoulder to shoulder with you in formations, reaching wherever our soldiers and families are to strengthen the heart, spirit and soul that defends t  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * Chairman Tom Cole and Senator James Lankford Join AIA, Kratos for Roundtable in Oklahoma City to Advance Supply Chain Policy Priorities * Oklahoma City, OK - Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) last week hosted a high-level roundtable in Oklahoma City, bringing leaders from across the aerospace and defense supply chain and Congress together to discuss policy   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Spending Edges Down By 0.1 Percent In July As Declines In Nonresidential And Multifamily Projects Top Growth In Public Outlays * Tue, 09/02/2025 - 12:35 Association Survey Finds Tariffs, Labor Shortages and Other Challenges Have Caused Owners to Cancel, Defer, or Shrink Project Starts as Construction Officials Push for Policy Certainty & W  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * DOGE Compromised Social Security Data * In June, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) uploaded critical Social Security Administration (SSA) data to a vulnerable cloud server, exposing millions of Americans' personal information to potential hackers, according to a whistleblower complaint filed by Charles Borges  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Election Begins For The 2026 RV Industry Association Board Of Directors * Voting begins today, September 2nd, for the RV Industry Association's Board of Directors election. The Board of Directors is the highest-level authority in the association's overall organizational structure and is responsible for setting and overseeing strategy and policies related to critical topics   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Governor Braun Signs Executive Order Creating Indiana's State Energy Strategy * On June 17, 2025, Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed Executive Order 25-66, which calls for the development of a State Energy Growth Plan to meet Indiana's growing energy demand while supporting energy reliability and affordability for its residents. The   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $611,861 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech for Mosquito Research * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $611,861 research grant. The funding supports research into Aedes aegypti, a mosquito that can transmit yellow fever disease or Zika virus. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following sta  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Strengthens Presence in Mexico with the Opening of Tru by Hilton and Homewood Suites by Hilton in Saltillo * The dual-branded development in Saltillo, a fast-growing industrial hub, brings comfort and convenience to travelers MEXICO and MIAMI, FL - Today, Hilton announces the debut of Tru by Hilton and Homewood Suites by Hilton in Saltillo, the capital of Coahuila de  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Identifying warning signs of suicide on social media * Your social media feed is likely full of a variety of posts. It may include funny memes, entertainment and news stories, and pictures and updates from friends and family. With so much to scroll through, it can be difficult to spot a concerning post made by a fellow warrior, friend, or family member when they may be thinking about suicide. Learn ho  more

FORT LEE, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: * * * Inaugural forum promotes reimbursable program awareness The Defense Contract Management Agency's Foreign Military Sales and Department of Defense Reimbursable Program Management Division, or FBR, held its first Security Cooperation Informational Forum here July 24. Susan Allen, FBR's director, led the event, creating a milestone in the division's ongoing efforts to increase awareness and cr  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Iowa Enhances State Energy Security Posture through Assessment and Strategy Workshop * On August 14, 2025, the Iowa Economic Development Authority's (IEDA) State Energy Office convened the state's first Assessment of Capabilities in Energy Security (ACES) workshop--led by the State Energy Office and supported by the U.S. Department o  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Meet The RV Industry Association's New Members-- August 2025 * The RV Industry Association represents over 500 manufacturers and component and aftermarket suppliers who together produce 98 percent of all RVs made in the United States. Each month, we highlight the latest companies to join the RV Industry Association in our mission to unify the RV industry's initiatives on safe  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release: * * * New Members of Board of Governors at CFA Institute CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, today announces its Board of Governors, effective 1 September 2025, for the new fiscal year. Marshall Bailey, CFA, has been re-elected and will continue in his role as Chair of the Board of Governors through the end of FY2026, at which   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Minnesota State Energy Office Hosts Energy Information Center at State Fair * Late each summer, Minnesotans gather at the State Fair to enjoy live music, eat, drink, mingle, and thanks to MN's State Energy Office, they also learn about energy efficiency. That's because the MN State Energy Office hosts the 'Energy Information Center'   more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Missouri Shangri-La Dispensary Workers Officially Free of Unwanted UFCW Union Boss "Representation" * Labor Board certifies workers' victory in case to remove UFCW after union officials disclaim representation and walk away Columbia, MO (September 2, 2025) - The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has just issued an order that officially removes United Food and   more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Monkey Transporter Flouts Health Regulations as TB Cases Rise in U.S. Labs; PETA Demands Investigation * Reno, Nev. - In a complaint filed today, PETA urges the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to investigate the University of Louisiana at Lafayette New Iberia Research Center (NIRC) and trucking company JKL Secure Freight after obtaining documents showin  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * NARFE Membership Sending Reminder Emails About Renewals * Did you receive an urgent email from NARFE reminding you that your membership has expired or will expire soon? Fear not! All you have to do is sign into your account to renew your membership. The membership department at NARFE is keeping pace by notifying every i  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * NARFE: Below Market Federal Pay Raise is Inadequate Compensation for Increased Workload, Will Hinder Recruitment and Retention * Alexandria, Va. - NARFE National President William Shackelford issued the following statement in response to the alternative pay plan for 2026 submitted by President Donald Trump today: "As th  more

VIENNA, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: * * * News/Media Alliance Statement: Court Remedies Ruling in Google Antitrust Case * Arlington, VA - This afternoon, US District Judge Amit Mehta filed the court's remedies decision on Google's antitrust search case. The ruling, which requires Google to share search data with its competitors but will not require the company to divest from Chrome or Android, also did not provide a remedy  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * Next Week - 2025 AAMVA Annual International Conference * Join us next week in Phoenix, Arizona, for the 2025 Annual International Conference (AIC), September 9-11. The 2025 AIC is AAMVA's premier event for jurisdictions, industry, and federal partners to share experiences and learn together. Chair of the Board, Eric Jorgensen,   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * North Carolina Launches Resilient, Clean Energy Microgrid Initiative * On August 12, 2025, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality State Energy Office in partnership with the Land of Sky Regional Council, NC Sustainable Energy Association, Footprint Project, and other regional partners, launched a $5 million Microgrid   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration is considering an application from Dekra Certification Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, for the continuation of its status as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This designation permits Dekra to perform independent safety testing and certify products used in workplaces. Dekra submitted its request for a five-year renewal after its recognition began in 2020. The current addresses of  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Pocket Rescission Announcement Continues Constitutional Fight Over Impoundment and Congress' 'Power of the Purse' * On Friday, the White House announced it was cancelling $4.9 billion in foreign aid mandated by Congress. By announcing the cancellation within 45 days of the end of the fiscal year, the administration is att  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 2 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Pulitzer Prize finalist and visionary puppeteer headline bold fall lineup at Wirtz Center Chicago * * 'Finding New Forms' merges technology and live performance Oct. 3-5 * 'Hang Time' by New York's Flea Theater, explores the interiority of Black men Oct. 17-18 * Ukrainian culture and memory are captured in 'The Magic of Light' Nov. 13-16 CHICAGO --- This fall, Northwestern University's Vi  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Women's Alliance Hosts Free "Open House" Breakfast * RV Women's Alliance invites community members to a morning "Open House" on Tuesday, September 23 at 7:00 AM, inside the RV/MH Hall of Fame Auditorium featuring a hot breakfast, casual networking, and fun, interactive activities led by Dr. Rachel Lindvall. The event is free to attend and designed to help attendees make me  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers: Rep. Kiggans' New Bill Protects Swimmers on the Eastern Shore and Beyond * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) introduced the Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act. This legislation ensures that our federal beaches are fully staffed with lifeguards throughout the summer to keep swimmers safe! Rep. Kiggans said, "I have a district that lives on the beach an  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Second Chance Educational Partnership To Increase Certified RV Technicians In Texas * Two of the RV Technical Institute's longtime learning partners, Windham School District and Ron Hoover RV and Marine Centers, are teaming up to launch the Second Chance educational partnership. In 2021, the Windham School District-- which provides correctional educational services to indiv  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10"15 a.m. on Sept. 4, 2025, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building: Nominees * Joshua D. Dunlap, to be United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit * Eric Chunyee Tung, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit * William W. Mercer, to be United States District Judge for the District of Montana * Stephen Chad Meredith, to be United States District Judge for the   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Senator Creigh Deeds, Chair of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee, Slams Sears for Opposing Workplace Protections for Gay Virginians * Deeds : "I'm very disturbed that she is allowing these views to stand. There's been no evidence that she's changed in her thinking."  VIRGINIA - Following new reporting that Winsome Earle-Sears supports letting people get fired just for being gay, Chair of  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Space Force to accept Air Force Reserve volunteers for part-time positions * ARLINGTON, Virginia -Air Force Reservists in space-related career fields interested in volunteering to join the U.S. Space Force as Guardians serving in a part-time capacity can apply from Sept. 3 to Oct. 10. This transfer option is part of the Space Force Personnel Management Act,   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Senator Adam Ebbin Releases Statement on Sears Opposing Workplace Protections for Gay People * Today, Senator Adam Ebbin released the below statement following new reporting that Winsome Earle-Sears said that she would oppose workplace protections for gay people, block same-sex couples from adopting children, and that she believes being gay is an "immoral lifestyle choice."  "I   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections * Hello Team FCPS, As we are enjoying this long holiday weekend, let's be mindful of the meaning behind Labor Day which honors the American labor movement and the contributions that workers have made to the strength, prosperity, laws and well-being of the country. Thank you for all that each of you do each and every day to support our students and families.  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] (TNSrpt) -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * U.S. Department of Energy Releases 2025 U.S. Energy and Employment Report * The energy sector employs 8.5 million workers as of 2024, accounting for 5.4 percent of all jobs in the country, according to the latest release of U.S. Department of Energy's U.S. Energy and Employment Report. Energy sector jobs exist in all 50 stat  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Media] -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee Fails to Restore Essential Funding for Local Public Broadcasting Stations * WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 2, 2025 - Kate Riley, President and CEO of America's Public Television Stations, made the following statement on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies' acti  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * United States Intervenes and Sues ProMedica Health System, Inc. and Its Affiliates for Providing Grossly Substandard Nursing Home Services * The United States has intervened and filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania under the False Claims Act (FCA) against ProMedica Health System, Inc. (ProMedica) and various affiliated entities including HCR ManorCar  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Sept. 2, 2025: * * * VCU and VCU Health surpass $250M in fundraising for second time In September, the university and health system will publicly launch a new comprehensive campaign -- the most ambitious in VCU history. By Melanie Irvin, Office of Development and Alumni Relations Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU Health raised $257.1 million in philanthropic support in fiscal year 2025, marki  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Sept. 2, 2025: * * * Social work student wins award for tackling a Grand Challenge Ph.D. candidate Ya-Li Yang, who is exploring family dynamics in substance use recovery, is one of 14 honorees nationwide. By Geoff LoCicero, VCU School of Social Work As a clinical social worker in Taiwan, Ya-Li Yang witnessed the challenges that enter family dynamics when a member is in recovery from substance use. W  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Philanthropy supports student team in global robotics competition A gift from Virginia Tech alumnus Nick Des Champs is powering hands-on student experiences with real-world impact. By Hailey Wade Members of a student team at Virginia Tech are building more than robots. They're building futures. With support made possible through the Des Champs Chair, the VEX-U Robotics team is turning departmental backing from  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Women Lawyers on Guard Action Network, Arlington, Virginia, has expressed firm opposition to a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that seeks to eliminate abortion health care and counseling for veterans and their families. In a public comment letter submitted to the agency, representatives of WLGAN emphasized that the proposed changes would severely undermine the healthcare rights of millions of veterans, particularly women and marginalized commun  more