RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news: * * * New Ad Exposes Abigail Spanberger's Radical Stance on Gender Ideology A new ad from Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears calls Fake Moderate Abigail Spanberger to task for supporting men in women's sports & locker rooms, boys in girls' restrooms in K-12 schools, and hiding gender transitions from parents. Polling shows that these policies are deeply unpopular with Virginia voters and place Spanberger fir  more

RESTON, Virginia, Sept. 4 (TNSrep) -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * AI Assistants Go Mobile: Comscore Reports Surge in Mobile AI Tool Usage Mobile adoption outpaces PC as AI tools fit seamlessly into connected life * Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR), a global leader in measuring and analyzing consumer behaviors, today released new data showing a clear shift in where consumers access AI to  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Air Line Pilots Association, International, McLean, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in support of the agency's proposed order designating information from the U.S. Aviation Safety Team (USAST) and the Aerospace National Safety Issue Registry (ANSIR) as protected from public disclosure. This move aims to bolster proactive safety management practices while maintaining confidentiality for sensitive operational d  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity-Alabama Launches Statewide Days of Action * Huntsville, AL - Ahead of Labor Day, Americans for Prosperity-Alabama (AFP-AL) volunteers and activists gathered for the organization's first official State Day of Action, knocking doors across north Alabama to connect with neighbors and identify the issues that matter most to them.  This inaugural ca  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 3 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army to Lead New Counter-Drone Task Force * A new Army-led task force will work to address the growing threat of hostile drones at home and overseas. In a memo from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is directed to stand up the joint, interagency task force. Known as Joint Interagency Task Force 401, or JTIAF 401, the organization will tack  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * As 350,000 Virginians Face Medicaid Cuts, Winsome Earle-Sears Outright Lies About Them Losing Healthcare * # Sears: "From what I understand, there are no Virginians who are going to lose Medicaid coverage in Virginia unless that's something that they choose [...]. And so we're not taking anyone off the Medicaid rolls." VIRGINIA - In a new interview with CNN, when asked about the hundreds  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito: The One Big Beautiful Bill Supports Students * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The One Big Beautiful Bill prioritizes student success, expands school choice, and empowers families, delivering on Republicans' promise to ensure every student, regardless of zip code or background, has access to the best possible education. "I began my career in education, so I have seen firsthand how access   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Leads First EPW Oversight Hearing of NRC Since 2023, Urges Further Improvement, Efficiency from the Commission * To watch Chairman Capito's opening statement, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing to conduct oversight of th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Capito Leads First EPW Oversight Hearing of NRC Since 2023, Urges Further Improvement, Efficiency from the Commission Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing to conduct oversight of the Nuclear Regulator  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Questions NRC Commissioners on Revised Mission Statement, Opportunities for Efficiency * To watch Chairman Capito's questions, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing to conduct oversight of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Capito Questions NRC Commissioners on Revised Mission Statement, Opportunities for Efficiency Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing to conduct oversight of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) with   more

RESTON, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Comscore Debuts AI-Powered Data Partner Network to Transform Audience Insights Data at Scale Proprietary AI Predictive Technology Generates ID-Free Audience Segments That Can Be Activated In Programmatic Environments * Comscore, a global leader in measuring and analyzing consumer behaviors, today announced the launch of  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moore Votes to Release Epstein Files * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Riley M. Moore addressed the latest on the Jeffrey Epstein files. Congressman Moore issued the following statement: "Today, House Republicans took an important step to fulfill our commitment to provide the American people with radical transparency regarding the Epstein files. I voted for H. Res. 668 that fo  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 3 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Conscious, Crying Steer's Throat Cut Repeatedly at Cochise County Slaughterhouse; PETA Pursues Criminal Probe * Tucson, Ariz. - A just-released U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report reveals that a steer remained conscious after staff shot him in the head and cut his throat at Cattlemen's Processing in Cochise County. In response, PETA sent a letter tod  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Council on Social Work Education, Alexandria, Virginia, announced it is seeking applications for its Minority Fellowship Program Advisory Board. The council is calling on experienced social work professionals, educators, and leaders to help guide one of the nation's key programs for developing practitioners focused on underserved minority communities. Advisory Board members serve a one-year term and play a pivotal role in upholding the program's high standards and sha  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 3 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Craven Co. Cat Shooting Prompts PETA Danger Warning for Cats Left Outside (Video) * Craven County, N.C. - Following reports that a Vanceboro cat named Mr. Orange was found with a gunshot wound and later died from his injuries, PETA is rushing an urgent alert to local airwaves, warning people to keep cats safe by keeping them indoors. PETA's video spot, which   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Women's Caucus Demands Department of Labor Withdraw Rules that Rip Away Financial and Job Opportunities for Women * Washington, D.C. - The Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC) led by Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Lateefah Simon (CA-12) sent a letter to the Department of Labor (DOL) on three proposed rules that will rip away financial and job opportunities for women (RIN 1250-AA17, RIN   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Does Winsome Earle-Sears Stand with Glenn Youngkin in Denying Seniors Critical "Bedside Care"? * # Richmond Times-Dispatch: Nursing homes say Youngkin's move puts seniors at risk VIRGINIA - Virginians deserve to know where Winsome Earle-Sears stands. She already skipped the AARP "People's Debate," denying the largest senior organization in Virginia the chance to hear directly from her. N  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 3 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Dog Statue Presentation on Hold as Thousands Sign Petition Calling on NIH to Axe Funding for Experiments * Washington - PETA has been vocal in its support for National Institutes of Health (NIH) director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, but the agency may now be in the doghouse--and PETA is postponing a planned presentation of a sculpture of a dog to him. The unique art  more

ASHBURN, Virginia, Sept. 3 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * DXC Advances AI Innovation in Automotive and Manufacturing through Startup Collaboration * Startups Acumino, CAMB.AI, and GreenMatterAI, bring AI innovation to market Collaborations stem from DXC's partnership with STARTUP AUTOBAHN ASHBURN, Va., September 3, 2025, DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global tech  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * EPW Advances Katherine Scarlett's Nomination to lead CEQ, Approves GSA Resolutions * To watch Chairman Capito's opening statement, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a business meeting to consider the nomination of Katherine Scarlett to be a Memb  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * EPW Advances Katherine Scarlett's Nomination to lead CEQ, Approves GSA Resolutions Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a business meeting to consider the nomination of Katherine Scarlett to be a Member of the Council o  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS This Week September 3, 2025 * Students are loving learning at Herndon Elementary School. Safety Drills During the School Year Keeping students and staff safe is our priority. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools m  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Scientists reveal brain signaling that sets Parkinson's disease apart from essential tremor The discovery could help improve diagnosis of two disorders with similar symptoms. By John Pastor Researchers have identified a neurochemical signature that sets Parkinson's disease apart from essential tremor -- two of the most common movement disorders, but each linked   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 3 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * From the Badge to the Big Rigs: How Bill Kotynski's Law Enforcement Career Prepared Him to Serve Trucking at Ryder * Sep 03, 2025 For more than 26 years, Bill Kotynski has been a trusted leader at Ryder, helping customers strengthen safety programs and navigate compliance issues. But before he ever worked with a fleet, he wore a badge. Kotynski spent over  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 3 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * From the New Prez at PETA to the New Head of Vogue: We're Rooting for a Great New Era of Kindness to Animals * New York - Following the announcement of Chloe Malle as Vogue's new editor--and after Malle was quoted as saying, "There has to be a noticeable shift that makes this mine"--PETA's new President, Tracy Reiman, sent a letter to Malle today urging her t  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 3 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Go RVing Launches The Ultimate Tailgate Campaign * Just days after the kickoff to college football season and Labor Day weekend where an estimated 7.4 million Americans were expected to take a RV trip, Go RVing has launched a new fall campaign, Ultimate RV Tailgate, which is supported by four experiential marketing pop-ups at college football games across the country to inspi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Greater Washington Partnership has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) advocating for critical investments in the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization. The organization underscores the importance of these investments for regional economic growth, efficiency, and mobility. As a nonprofit alliance representing employers across Maryland, Virginia, and D.C., the Partnership is focused on enhancing the area's eco  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 3 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Announces Texas Hill Country Expansion Plans with Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa * The approachable luxury brand's first Texas property expected to debut in October 2025, is now accepting reservations SAN ANTONIO - Hilton today announced the recent signing and upcoming conversion of La Cantera Resort & Spa to Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa, which   more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 3 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Ice Cream Wars Invade Providence! PETA's 'I Scream' Truck Rolls in After Big Apple Brawl * Providence, R.I. - On Thursday, PETA's famous--or infamous --"I Scream" truck is rolling into Providence hot off the uproar it caused in New York, where its presence triggered a meltdown in other food truck vendors who tried to block the truck, ran over a PETA staff mem  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Griffith Holds Hearing on AI Technologies in American Health Care * Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, held a hearing entitled "Examining Opportunities to Advance American Health Care through the Use of Artificial Intelligence Technologies. " Following the hearing, Chairman Griffith issued the follo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * In Case You Missed It: Capito, Peters Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Extend Anti-Terrorism Protections * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) have reintroduced bipartisan legislation to temporarily extend the duration of protections provided under the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act (SAFETY Act) of 2002  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Seeks to Denaturalize War Criminal Who Beat, Tortured, and Sexually Assaulted Civilians in the Bosnian War in 1992 * The United States filed a denaturalization action in the Western District of Virginia yesterday against Slobodan Letic, a native of Croatia, who, according to the Department of Justice's complaint, concealed and misrepresented his involvement in the beating, tortur  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Labor Leaders Challenge Labor Department Agenda Dismantling Workers' Rights House labor leaders sent a series of letters to U.S. Department of Labor (DOL or the Department) Secretary, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, calling on the Department to honor its promise to uphold workers' civil rights and guarantee workers fair pay, benefits, and a safe  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Sept. 4 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * Marshall University partners with CGE to release exclusive Codenames edition Marshall University has partnered with CGE, an international board game company, to create a Marshall University edition of the award-winning party game Codenames. This partnership marks the first of its kind for CGE, blending the fun of a globally beloved game with the purpose-driven mission of Marshall University. "T  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Men's Soccer Dominates in Opening Weekend for Christendom Athletics * Christendom's men's soccer team dominated in their season opener on Saturday, shutting out Penn State Mont Alto 6-0 on the road. Luke Vander Woude erupted for four goals in the rout of Penn State Mont Alto, turning the road matchup into a showcase of Christendom firepower. Following a strong 2024 campaign, the men's soccer team spent t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Mid Atlantic Dairy Queen to Pay $145,000 to Resolve EEOC Sexual Harassment Charges * Fast food company agrees to early resolution of charges alleging two employees sexually harassed workers, including teens NORFOLK, Va. -- Franklin, Virginia-based Mid Atlantic Dairy Queen, LLC, doing business as Dairy Queen, entered into conciliation agreements with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportun  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * MILESTONE: Vindman's Office Returns $2 Million in Backlogged Benefits, Federal Dollars to Virginians * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today announced that his office has now returned more than $2 million in federal casework funds to residents of Virginia's Seventh District, solving more than 1,000 cases. Casework dollars are secured and returned by fighting for fair tre  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- The National Association of State Boards of Education issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * NASBE's Standard Spotlights Ways States Can Strengthen Civics Learning Alexandria, VA - Ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026, the latest issue of NASBE's State Education Standard explores how states can expand and improve civics learning to prepare the next generation of citizens. While authors in this issue offer varied perspectives and p  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The National Air Carrier Association, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation urging for the designation of safety and security information related to U.S. Aviation Safety Teams (USAST) and the Aerospace National Registry (ANSIR) as protected from public disclosure. This advocacy comes in response to the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Notice of Proposed Order on the matter. In its correspondence, NACA em  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 3 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * National Wildlife Federation and Allied World Expand Partnership to Restore Coastal Communities, Promote Climate Resilience * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Wildlife Federation (NWF), the country's largest private non-profit conservation organization, and Allied World, a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions, have strengthened their long-standi  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 3 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Overturning Land Management Plans Could 'Jeopardize Effective and Balanced Public Land Stewardship' * DENVER -- The U.S. House of Representatives' vote to cancel three land management plans in Alaska, Montana, and North Dakota undermines a system of balanced multiple use, ignores the work of local stakeholders, and could throw public lands management into disarra  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 3 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * PETA Boxer Delivers Knockout Vegan Cheese Giveaway at Rocky Steps * Philadelphia - To prove that vegan cheese is creaming the competition, a PETA supporter dressed as a boxer will square off at the Rocky Steps on Thursday to hand out thousands of delicious dairy-free cheese snacks. The animal defender's exhibition in Philly--which will also include stops at 3  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Council on Social Work Education, Alexandria, Virginia, announced that Augustina Naami, a leading expert on disability and social policy, will deliver the annual Hokenstad International Lecture. The address will be a centerpiece of the organization's 71st Annual Conference, scheduled for Oct. 23-26, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Naami is an Associate Professor and the head of the Department of Social Work at the University of Ghana. Her selection aligns perfectly wit  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire Introduces Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), introduced the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act. This bill codifies key components of President Trump's Executive Order 14252. "Our Nation's Capital is a direct reflection on our great country and should be a symbol of pride f  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Kiggans Hosts Roundtable to Get to the Bottom of TRICARE Reimbursement Issues * Read about the event from Wavy's Chris Horne here (https://www.wavy.com/news/military/kiggans-on-tricare-troubles-we-need-to-expedite-things/). Virginia Beach, VA --Last week, Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) hosted a roundtable with medical providers, including hospitals and medical clinics, and Humana, to discuss TRICARE reimbu  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 3 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Shoppers Food Drops Chicken Supplier After Insider Reports Conscious Birds' Heads Ripped Off * Lanham, Md. - Supermarket chain Shoppers Food--which has 22 locations throughout Maryland and Virginia--has confirmed it has stopped selling chicken from Harrisonburg-based Farmer Focus. The move comes after PETA presented Shoppers Food's parent company, United Food  more

SMITHFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- Smithfield Foods, an American food company, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Smithfield Foods Announces Launch of Secondary Offering of Common Stock Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFD) (the "Company"), an American food company and an industry leader in value-added packaged meats and fresh pork, today announced the launch of a secondary public offering of 16,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company to be sold by SFDS UK Holdings L  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Statement of the Senate Vice Chair of the Intelligence Committee on the Trump Administration Blocking Congressional Intelligence Oversight * WASHINGTON - Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Vice Chairman Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement: "Weeks ago, I arranged an on-site meeting this coming Friday at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's headquarters in Springfiel  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Student Overdose in the Community * Dear FCPS Families, I am writing today to notify you of a fatal student overdose that happened recently outside of school in the West Springfield community. I am sharing this information with you, in partnership with the family, because it is their hope that this information will help to prevent anyone else from experiencing the grief that they are going t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Trout Unlimited, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior expressing serious concerns regarding proposed revisions to the Bureau of Land Management's regulations on the approval of operations for applications for permits to drill. The conservation organization, which boasts over 350,000 members across the country, calls for a re-evaluation of the potential impact these regulations could have on native and wild trout   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Apple Association, McLean, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor urging the rescission of a proposed labor rule that it claims would impose excessive burdens on agricultural employers. The letter addresses the proposed rescission of the 2024 Final Rule titled "Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States," which has generated significant concern among apple growers. USApple empha  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The United Mine Workers of America, Triangle, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration expressing strong opposition to a proposed rule that would eliminate the authority of District Managers to require additional provisions in mine training programs. The proposal has sparked significant concern among industry advocates who believe it undermines miner safety and health protections. In its comment letter, the UMWA ass  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The United Mine Workers of America, Triangle, Virginia, has expressed strong objections to a proposed rule by the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration aimed at revising mine roof control plans. This public comment letter submitted to the agency highlights the union's concerns regarding the removal of authority granted to District Managers for requiring additional safety provisions. UMWA argues that the agency's claim of a lack of statutory authority to maintain thes  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * UVA professor named to list of most influential people in AI By Lorenzo Perez University of Virginia economist Anton Korinek has been named to Time's third annual list recognizing the 100 most influential people in artificial intelligence. Korinek, a professor in the Department of Economics in UVA's College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, is one of the leading figures explorin  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * VCU's race car team returns to the fast lane With a new student crew and an electric dream, Ram Racing revs up for the national Formula SAE competition in spring 2026. By Madeline Reinsel This past spring semester, in the noisy workroom of the College of Engineering's Maker Garage, several undergraduate students gathered around the metal frame of a small car. They were at work o  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Virginia Democrats Announce the "Real Issues" Tour Highlighting Devastating Fallout of Trump's Attacks on Virginia Jobs That Sears Backs * # As Trump attacks Virginia jobs and economy, unemployment continues to rise, and Virginia lost the CNBC "Top State for Business" ranking Sears when asked about the attacks on Virginia jobs: "I'm just not going to participate. Because I want to talk   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Virginia Democrats Launch Tour Highlighting Winsome Sears Defending Trump's Attacks on Virginia's Jobs and Economy * The Dogwood highlighted today how Virginia Democrats will launch their "Real Issues" tour to hold Winsome Sears accountable for not only repeatedly supporting Donald Trump and DOGE's attacks on Virginia jobs, but also mocking the concerns of Virginians who have been laid off -- even sa  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Global Teaching Scholars fuel cross-border connections Faculty leave the summer workshop at the Steger Center for International Scholarship in Switzerland with fresh plans for study abroad, virtual exchanges, and global partnerships. By Amanda Broome They arrived in Switzerland with questions. Nine faculty members from four departments gathered for the Global Teaching Scholars Workshop wondering: How can I giv  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 3 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Scientists reveal brain signaling that sets Parkinson's disease apart from essential tremor The discovery could help improve diagnosis of two disorders with similar symptoms. By John Pastor Researchers have identified a neurochemical signature that sets Parkinson's disease apart from essential tremor -- two of the most common movement disorders, but each linked to distinct changes in the brain. In a n  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 4 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Virginians Overwhelmingly Back Reforming Industrial Menhaden Fishery Amid Troubling Signs 92 percent of Virginia Voters Want to Leave More Menhaden in the Chesapeake Bay * As warning signs escalate in the Chesapeake Bay, a recent poll shows the vast majority of Virginians support increased protection of menhaden--a small fish that is an important food for larger fish, osprey, and whales.   more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 3 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Invests $285,000 in Princeton Infrastructure Upgrades * Princeton, W.Va., (September 3, 2025) - West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce a $285,000 infrastructure upgrade project in Princeton on Highland Avenue. "We're excited to announce this $285,000 project in the Princeton community," said Scott Wyman, Presi  more