ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 15 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * 2025 Annual International Conference Wraps Up * AAMVA's 2025 Annual International Conference (AIC) took place last week (September 9-11) in Phoenix, AZ. Special thanks to outgoing Chair of the Board Eric Jorgensen for hosting this unique in-person networking and educational event. This year's AIC showcased the latest trends in  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 15 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * 670-1 Updates Streamline Soldier Appearance Rules * The Army has updated the regulation governing soldiers' grooming and personal appearance as leaders try to eliminate confusion and standardize how the rules are interpreted. Army Regulation 670-1, the publication that spells out, among other things, how soldiers can wear their hair, makeup and jewelry, what they'  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 15 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Partners with Sandboxx to Support New Recruits and Their Families * The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) has officially joined forces with Sandboxx to support new recruits and their families during Basic Military Training (BMT) at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. This partnership helps bridge the gap between military life and civilian unde  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2025: * * * Brady's End Family Fire Launches Partnership with Alexandria Clerk of Circuit Court to Bolster Free Gun Lock Distribution and Secure Firearm Storage in Virginia This pilot program, in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, is focused on reducing gun-related injuries and deaths through safe firearm storage. * Today, Brady's End Family Fire program initiated a partne  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 15 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Caine: US Faces 'Multiple, Simultaneous' Challenges * From the war in Ukraine to the crisis in the Middle East, the U.S. military faces an increasingly dangerous security environment, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said. "Tom Clancy could not have come up with the multiple, simultaneous issues that we're facing today in our security environment," Air Fo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Announces Fall 2025 Academy Days * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced she will host four Academy Days this September for West Virginia students interested in learning more about opportunities at the U.S. service academies and available Reserve Officer's Training Corps (ROTC) scholarships. "I encourage all West Virginia students, pa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * Carderock Tailcone Project Team Receives Rear Adm. Benjamin F. Isherwood Award for Exceptional Fleet Support * Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division's Tailcone Project Team was honored with the Rear Adm. Benjamin F. Isherwood Award for Exceptional Fleet Support. The team earned the award for developing an improved tailcone design that will enhance the performance of Virginia-class submarines.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Subramanyam Issues Statement on Threat Directed at Office * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Suhas Subramanyam received a threat to his office in recent weeks in which a constituent threatened to bring a firearm to his district office. In response, the Congressman and his staff have taken appropriate legal action and carried out enhanced security measures to ensure the safety of con  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 15 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Crocs Bite Back! 'The Real Tarzann' Lampooned in PETA's New Halloween Costume * Norfolk, Va. - After notorious animal tormenter Mike Holston--also known as "The Real Tarzann" on social media--posted videos of himself illegally wrestling a crocodile in Australia in a desperate bid for attention, PETA is turning the tables with a new Halloween costume, which c  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Endorses Shannon Taylor for Election to Virginia's 1st Congressional District * EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Henrico's top prosecutor Shannon Taylor for election to Virginia's 1st Congressional District. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement:  "Shannon Taylor has spent her career protecting Virginians -  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid issued the following statement: * * * Hello FCPS Staff and Families, As promised, I am writing to share the latest information in our ongoing efforts to resolve a matter with the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) concerning Fairfax County Public Schools' (FCPS) policies and regulations on bathroom and locker room use based on gender identity. Last week, FCPS officially filed an appeal with th  more

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, Sept. 16 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom, an organization advancing every person's right to live and speak the truth, issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2025: * * * Female athletes, states to high court: Save women's sports West Virginia, Idaho, along with ADF attorneys, file opening brief with US Supreme Court urging it to uphold women's sports laws * WASHINGTON - The states of West Virginia and Idaho, together with attorneys from Alliance Defending Freed  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * George Mason highlighted for creating workforce partnerships By Preston Williams George Mason University President Gregory Washington was a panelist at an American Council on Education (ACE) briefing on Capitol Hill that focused on universities partnering with industry to address shortages in the health care workforce. The event also highlighted George Mason as one of the Carnegie Foundation and   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * NSF grant supports nanofabrication workforce training By Nathan Kahl George Mason University faculty members received nearly $1 million in a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish a program providing hands-on nanofabrication training and education to people seeking a career change. The funding comes under NSF's ExLENT Pivots track and will serve the national interest by e  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 15 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Governor McMaster Signs Legislation to Secure South Carolina's Energy Future * On June 18, 2025, Governor Henry McMaster signed the South Carolina Energy Security Act, to improve South Carolina's ability to generate and deliver the power needed to keep pace with the state's rapid economic growth and rising population. The law stre  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $474,406 DOT Grant to New River Valley Airport Commission * The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the New River Valley Airport Commission, based in Pulaski County, Virginia, a $474,406 grant. The funding supports the construction of hangars for aircraft storage and maintenance. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) iss  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 14 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton to Exceed 250 Luxury and Lifestyle Hotels in Asia Pacific * * With more than 160 trading luxury and lifestyle hotels in APAC, Hilton's portfolio will grow by at least another 50% in the coming years * Hilton's global luxury and lifestyle portfolios reached the 1,000th hotel milestone this year with nearly 500 more hotels in the pipeline SINGAPORE - With recent o  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 15 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * House Passes Defense Policy Bill, Would Restore DoD Collective Bargaining Rights * On September 10, the U.S. House of Representative (House) approved the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which contains a provision to reinstate collective bargaining agreements and rights for civilian employees o  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- Northrop Grumman posted the following news release: * * * How Northrop Grumman Leads in Airborne Early Warning and Control Company leadership builds upon deep experience, paired with advanced, flexible technologies, to meet customer needs * Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) is essential for modern airpower. It detects and tracks aircraft, ships, ground vehicles and missiles at long ranges and quickly conveys this cri  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia posted the following news release on Sept. 15, 2025: * * * Huntington Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Darrelle Davon Boynton, also known as "D," 40, of Huntington, pleaded guilty today to distribution of methamphetamine. According to court documents and statements made in court, on April 23, 2025, Boynton sold approximately 56 grams of methamphetamine   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia posted the following news release on Sept. 15, 2025: * * * Huntington Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Derrick Deshawn Bailey, 44, of Huntington, pleaded guilty today to distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. According to court documents and statements made in court, on April 29, 2025, Bailey sold approximately 120 grams of methamphetamine  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Beyer, 26 Democratic Colleagues Demand Accountability on Overdue Human Trafficking Report Amid Staffing Purge of Anti-Trafficking Office * On Wednesday, September 10, Representative Don Beyer led 26 of his colleagues in demanding that Secretary of State Marco Rubio release the congressionally mandated 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report, which was due to Congress on June 30 and is critical to c  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 16 -- VoteVets issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Local Veterans, Elected Leaders Hold Roundtable Discussion Highlighting Devastating Impacts of Trump's Job Cuts Local veterans and elected leaders held a roundtable discussion highlighting the devastating impact of Donald Trump's job cuts in Virginia that Winsome Earle-Sears backs. During an interview with CNN when asked about Trump's job cuts, Sears said they aren't "real issues" despite the harm Virginia  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Vindman Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Push for New Bay Agreement to Tackle Pollution, Protect the Bay * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) -- alongside 22 bipartisan Members of Congress representing the Chesapeake Bay watershed region -- called for a new Chesapeake Bay agreement that sets ambitious, measurable, and achievable targets, especially for water qu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * In New Jersey and Virginia, Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger Have "A Relentless Focus on One Word: Affordability" * New reporting from CNN illustrates how tackling affordability is at the core of how Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger will make life better for families in their states. Both candidates have a "relentless focus" on lowering everyday costs through Sherrill's plans to stop the e  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Warner Demand Education Department Release Federal Funding for Northern Virginia Schools * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Mark R. Warner (both D-VA) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon demanding the immediate reversal of the Department of Education's decision to withho  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans and Pappas Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Shipyard Workforce, U.S. National Security * Washington, DC --Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), alongside Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), introduced the bipartisan Protecting Public Naval Shipyards Act. This legislation would exempt the workforces of America's four public shipyards, which are responsible for repairing and retrofitting the U.  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 15 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Last Chance: Tickets Close September 19 For RV Women's Alliance 4th Annual Educational Symposium, October 15-16 in Chicago * The RV Women's Alliance is issuing a final call for tickets to its 4th Annual Educational Symposium, taking place October 15-16 in Chicago, IL. This high-energy event brings networking and education together and features the return of two audience favo  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2025: * * * LIBRE Honors Hispanic Heritage Month by Celebrating Contributions and Advancing Opportunity The LIBRE Initiative, the nation's largest center-right Latino advocacy organization, today released the following statement from Sandra Benitez, Executive Director, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month: "Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the history, culture, and countless contribu  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Local Veterans, Elected Leaders Hold Roundtable Discussion Highlighting Devastating Impacts of Trump's Job Cuts NORFOLK, VIRGINIA - Last week, local veterans and elected leaders held a roundtable discussion highlighting the devastating impact of Donald Trump's job cuts in Virginia that Winsome Earle-Sears backs. During an interview with CNN when asked about Trump's job cuts, Sears said the  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Louisiana Poultry Employee Submits Second Petition Seeking Vote to Oust UFCW Union * Workers' first petition stalled by non-statutory NLRB 'contract bar' protecting unions' control over workers Hammond, LA (September 15, 2025) - Coty Hally, an employee of Wayne Sanderson Farms' Hammond processing facility, has just filed a second petition with the National Labor   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia posted the following news release on Sept. 15, 2025: * * * Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Jeremiah Telmon-Isaiah Hand, also known as "Joey," 29, of Inkster, Michigan, pleaded guilty today to distribution of methamphetamine. According to court documents and statements made in court, on July 17, 2024, Hand sold approximately 29 grams of methamp  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 15 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Moove Over, Dairy! PETA's Giant Cow Asks Tampa Domino's For Vegan Cheese * Tampa, Fla. - Get the door, it's...a giant cow? Domino's patrons at Tampa's North Dale Mabry Highway location will now come face-to-face with a 14-foot-tall cow who has a polite, but urgent request: "For cows' sake: vegan cheese, please!" It's part of PETA's national moo vement callin  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 15 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release: * * * NACDS: Pharmacist Services Crucial to Success of Important "Rural Health Transformation Program" * The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is emphasizing the critical connection between pharmacies and rural health, and this alignment is essential to the success of the new "Rural Health Transformation Program" -- the details of which the Tr  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 14 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * NASDA Foundation Welcomes 2025 NASDA's Next Generation Cohort * The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation is excited to host the 2025 NASDA Next Generation program at the 2025 NASDA Annual Meeting in Rogers, Arkansas September 14-18. This program is designed to engage college students   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 15 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * New Research Shows Flawed Spectrum Proposal Would Cause Public Safety Risks, Communications Disruption * A new technical study conducted by engineering firm Pericle Communications Company reveals that a proposal before the FCC would cause harmful interference to consumer electronics, appliances, security systems, smart home equipment and more. SILVER S  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 15 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * OPM Issues Final Rule to Allow "Rule of Many" for Federal Hiring * Last week, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued a final rule instituting the "rule of many" as the primary guideline used in the federal hiring process, allowing hiring managers a larger pool of applicants to choose from. Previously, hiring man  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 15 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Photo: Ahead of Cheese Festival, PETA Draws Attention to Deaths of Calves in Dairy Industry * Madison, Wis. - Aimed at anyone who consumes dairy but timed to appear just before the Art of Cheese Festival, PETA is running disturbing ads on Madison buses that are thought-provoking and that challenge people to change their dietary habits. The message takes no p  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Politico issued the following statement on Sept. 15, 2025, by Executive Producer for Congress Zach Warmbrodt and Global Audience Managing Editor Zainab Khan: * * * POLITICO Launches New SMS Congress Product Announcement from Executive Producer for Congress Zach Warmbrodt and Global Audience Managing Editor Zainab Khan: All, Today we're excited to announce a new POLITICO product that we're rolling out first on Capitol Hill -- text updates. POLITICO has alway  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news: * * * Abigail Spanberger REFUSES to Comment on Staffers Supporting Political Violence Abigail Spanberger claims she opposes political violence - so why is she tolerating members of her own staff supporting it? Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears asked this very question over the weekend as it was revealed that Jasmine Frye, whose Facebook profile says she works for Abigail Spanberger, posted "F around and fi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Rural Health Clinics Closing Because of Trump's Budget Bill "Magnified" in Virginia Governor's Race * After cheering on Trump's health care cuts and lying about the devastating consequences, Winsome Sears has been silent It's been over a week since a medical group announced it was closing three rural health care clinics in Virginia as a direct result of Donald Trump's disastrous budget bill, and p  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Offers Additional Funds for Disaster Protection * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is encouraging disaster loan recipients in West Virginia to apply for additional funds to protect their homes and businesses from future storms. Loan recipients have up to two years from their loan approval date to request an increase of up to 20% of   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Sears Shamelessly Begs for Trump Endorsement Despite the Devastating Impact of His Policies on Virginia * # Bloomberg Government : "Earle-Sears said she 'would be honored to have President Trump's endorsement,' [...]" VIRGINIA - New reporting from Bloomberg Government details how Winsome Earle-Sears is outright begging for Donald Trump's endorsement despite the devastating impact of his  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2025: * * * Senator Justice Celebrates Completion of Road Widening and Overpass Construction in South Charleston Under His Roads to Prosperity Initiative The completion of this $47 million investment is the latest addition to the work completed under the Roads to Prosperity Initiative, a widely popular program originally developed by Justice while serving as Governor of West Virginia *   more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara and EVMS offer electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for persistent depression * Dolores Orrico, 71, has struggled with depression for decades. She counts seven major episodes since 1979, and at least seven different antidepressants prescribed by different doctors, none of which offered lasting relief. "I was functioning," she said. "I was cooking, cleaning, and socializing with our  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections * Hello Team FCPS, What a beautiful September weekend we have enjoyed and what interesting and exciting times we are experiencing in our many and varied schools and departments. So many amazing and well attended Back to School Night events and related activities. We are truly well connected and making a difference for tens of thousands!! As we are now heade  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Astronomy students travel the world to peer deep into space By Matt Kelly, mkelly@virginia.edu Have telescope, will travel, sometimes really far. The University of Virginia Occultation Group, astronomy undergraduates who observe and track asteroids and small planets, make most of their observations locally. But they also travel around the country and the world to catch glimpses of he  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on Sept. 15, 2025, by Jane Kelly with Scott Schecter, an expert in sleep disorders: * * * Q&A: Is your screen time ruining your sleep? Phones, tablets and computer screens emit blue light that can disrupt sleep. But do you know why? University of Virginia Dr. Scott Schecter, an expert in sleep disorders, says it's because the light short-circuits the body's ability to secrete melatonin, the hormone tha  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * UVA Health Transplant Center Effort Highlights Living Donation To help more patients receive lifesaving kidney and liver transplants, the UVA Health Transplant Center is launching a new program today to emphasize the importance of living organ donation. "It's an honor to be part of a comprehensive, patient-centered transplant team here at UVA Health that gives hundreds of patients th  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 15 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * Vermont To Join S2S and S2S DHR * Vermont will begin using State-to-State (S2S) Verification Service and S2S Driver History Record (DHR) functionality from Monday, November 10, 2025. Tasks related to onboarding Vermont will be conducted during the weekend of November 8, 2025. During this process (Saturday evening to Monday mor  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 15 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Victory! Saukville-Based Jeneil Biotech Joins Nationwide Push for Animal-Free Research * Saukville, Wisc. - In a significant win for animals, Jeneil Biotech--a locally-headquartered biotechnology company that makes natural flavors and fermentation-derived ingredients--has heeded PETA's call to stop funding cruel experiments on animals at the University of Wi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Baird Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Local Farmers, Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) and Congressman Jim Baird (R-Ind.-04) introduced the Livestock Owned by Communities to Advance Local (LOCAL) Foods Act to better support small-scale meat producers in rural communities. "After speaking with a small, family-run farm owner in Culpeper, I   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Jonas Hauptman talks about building better with bamboo By Travis Williams Jonas Hauptman joined Virginia Tech's "Curious Conversations" to talk about his extensive work researching bamboo as a sustainable building material. He shared his journey into nontraditional materials, the challenges of using bamboo in construction, and the potential impact of bamboo might have in addressi  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Ethical robots and AI take center stage with support from National Science Foundation grant By Jordi Shelton Virginia Tech researchers received a grant worth more than $500,000 from the National Science Foundation to expand robot theater, an after-school program that helps children explore robotics through performance-based learning. In a world where human-robot interaction is constantly evolving, grade school  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * National Security Institute field tests specialized navigation software AstraNav chose the university to test its patented magnetic field-based geolocation software, citing its strong reputation in both engineering and national security. By Isabella Rossi The Virginia Tech National Security Institute (VTNSI) is helping plot a course toward safe navigation when traditional GPS fails. Researchers in the instit  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Demand Education Department Release Federal Funding for Northern Virginia Schools * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon demanding the immediate reversal of the Department of Education's decision to withhold millions of dollars in federal funding from Alexandria City Public Schools, Arlingto  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Padilla Demand Urgent Briefing on Foreign Election Threats From Gabbard After Intelligence Rollback * WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, and Alex Padilla (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, wrote Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard regarding concerns that she may have dir  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Sept. 15 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * West Virginia Wesleyan College Announces 2025 Alumni Award Winners (Full Bios) * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) announces the recipients of its 2025 Alumni Awards, recognizing individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, service, and achievement. An additional award was given to two non-alumni who have gone above and beyond in service to the c  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Wartime transformations: 'For 2026' conference to highlight new narratives of the Revolutionary War ahead of 250th anniversary William & Mary, the Omohundro Institute and The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation collaborate for the fourth conference in a five-year series. By Danny Devlin, Strategic Cultural Partnerships "For 2026: Wartime Transformations" will bring groundbreaking presentations about the Revol  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Winsome Sears Begs for Trump's Endorsement Instead of Fighting for Virginia Jobs * A new report from Bloomberg highlights how Winsome Sears is spending her time begging for Donald Trump's endorsement instead of fighting for Virginia jobs. Sears "met with Trump in the Oval Office at least once to discuss her challenging campaign" and has spent her time "tout[ing] her ties to Trump" instead of focus  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * WINSOME, LOSE SOME: As Three Rural Clinics Close and Veterans Call Sears Out, Sears Can't Hide from the Damage She's Done to Virginia * # VIRGINIA - With early voting starting this week, Virginians know the real issues with Winsome Earle-Sears' extreme agenda. As three rural clinics are set to close because of the Trump tax bill that Sears backed and Virginia Veterans call Sears out for b  more