CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 24 (TNSrpt) -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release: * * * $63 Billion Continuation Fund Boom Under Spotlight in New CFA Institute Report New research examines a fast-growing market and sets out the issues on liquidity, alignment, and conflicts of interest. * A new report from the CFA Institute Research and Policy Center spotlights the rapid rise of continuation funds in the first of a new three-par  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news: * * * Abigail Spanberger says "LET YOUR RAGE FUEL YOU" as Republicans face death threats. Virginia Democrats' reckless encouragement of political violence must stop. On at least two occasions, Abigail Spanberger was caught on tape recently telling her supporters to "let your rage fuel you." Now, a Republican Delegate has had to get the police involved over a death threat. We are thankful for Del. Ta  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 25 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-KS Statement on Evergy Rate Increase * # Sep 25, 2025 by AFP TOPEKA, KS - Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) opposed a $128 million rate increase to Evergy approved by state regulators today that will put a massive financial strain on Kansas families and businesses. Next year, AFP-KS will pursue legislation that puts ratepayers first and lowers energy c  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Sept. 24 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Alumni Share Paths into IT and Software Development at Life on Tap * "How do you go into IT and software development with a liberal arts education?" Alumni Noah Arevalo '22 and Ben Dunphy '19 were welcomed back to Christendom on September 17th to answer this question. In the first fall semester Life on Tap, a series of alumni interviews highlighting career options post-graduation, Arevalo and Dunphy tal  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 25 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Trains NCOs to Bolster H2F Program * The Army has established a new skills qualification identifier for NCOs who become trained as experts in the Holistic Health and Fitness program, Army Vice Chief of Staff James Mingus said. In remarks Sept. 24 during a Noon Report webinar hosted by the Association of the U.S. Army, Mingus explained that the Holistic Health  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * David and Michelle Baldacci launch the 'Civil Discourse and Collaboration Initiative' with VCU and the Library of Virginia Their $13M joint contribution will promote constructive dialogue in a polarized world through experiential learning, a tailored curriculum, public events and programming spaces. By Mike Porter David and Michelle Baldacci have committed $13 million - the largest joint contri  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Does Rob Wittman Support Trump's Plan to Mass Fire Federal Workers? * The Trump Administration is planning to pursue the mass firing of federal workers in the case of a government shutdown. This would further devastate Virginia's economy and inflict pain on many hardworking Virginians. So it's a simple question for Virginia Congressman Rob Wittman: YES OR NO: Does Wittman supp  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS Receives Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting from Government Finance Officers Association * Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has received the Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the U.S. and Canada. The award recognizes FCPS for its popular annual financial report fo  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS Receives Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from Association of School Business Officials * Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) received the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting Award from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO). The award recognizes FCPS for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year that ended June 3  more

AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 24 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Foundation's Largest Hunger Relief Grant to Date Will Deliver 2 Million Meals in New Jersey 21 N.J. food banks and pantries benefit from $2.5 million six-state program * HOLMDEL, N.J., Sept. 23, 2025 -- The FirstEnergy Foundation is supporting local communities as part of its Hunger Action Month initiative - awarding $600,000 in grants to 21 New Jersey food banks and pantries. In total, the initiative   more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Multi-institutional researchers offer first look at early data on childhood brain development In western Virginia, the research effort anchored at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC is enrolling 300 pregnant women and tracking them and their babies through age 10. By Lena Ayuk Researchers from across the nation, including Virginia Tech scientists, have made  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith, Schrier, Veasey Introduce Nuclear Licensing Reform Bill * U.S. Representatives Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Kim Schrier (D-WA) and Marc Veasey (D-TX), members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, introduced H.R. 5549, the Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act. This measure seeks to reform federal nuclear licensing processes and improve the overall effectiveness of the Nuclear   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Gun Violence Prevention at FCPS * Dear FCPS Community, When I sent this message a year ago, it followed a school shooting that devastated a community in Georgia. One year later, I am writing to you again as our nation grieves yet another bout of intense gun violence in schools and communities across the country. Now more than ever, we look to parents as critical partners in preventing gun vio  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 25 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-OH and The Buckeye Institute Publish "Ohio sets energy policy standard for policymakers nationwide" * # Sep 25, 2025 by AFP Columbus, OH - On Tuesday, Americans for Prosperity--Ohio (AFP-OH) State Director Donovan O'Neil and The Buckeye Institute Vice President Rea S. Hederman Jr. published an op-ed in The Washington Times entitled, "Ohio sets energy pol  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Jen Kiggans is Creating a Health Care Crisis in Virginia * Kiggans voted to gut Medicaid and shut down health care clinics. Now she has fled Washington as Virginians face rising health care costs. Health care clinics forced to shut their doors. Skyrocketing health care costs. And 350,000 Virginians could lose their health care coverage. That's the health care crisis that Repub  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Abigail Spanberger for Election as Virginia's Next Governor * AFGE says Spanberger has earned 100% voting record on issues critical to union families WASHINGTON - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of former Rep. Abigail Spanberger for election as Virginia's next gover  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 25 [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 c  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- M&M'S, a part of Mars, issued the following news release: * * * M&M'S and Crocs Unveil Limited-Edition Collection: Playful Fusion of Fashion and Fun CHICAGO, IL (September 25, 2025) - Today, M&M'S, proudly part of Mars, announces the brand's first-ever collaboration with global footwear leader Crocs. The limited-edition collection, set to be available in stores and online from October 9/*, brings together the iconic world of M&M'S with the comfort and style of Cr  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 25 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Montgomery Chapter Applauds Alabama Educators & Community Partners * AFA's Montgomery Chapter in Alabama hosted its annual Community Partners and Teacher of the Year Recognition Luncheon on September 12, 2025. The event brought together educators, community partners, local leaders, veterans, and military personnel from across the River Region. The lunc  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 25 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * NARFE Denounces OMB "Scare Tactic" Threat to Fire Federal Employees During Shutdown * In response to the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) directive to agencies to consider issuing reduction-in-force (RIF) notices to a substantial number of federal employees impacted by a lapse in appropriations, NARFE National Pre  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Eliminates Use of Reputational Risk * Agency Ceases Using Reputational Risk and Equivalent Concepts ALEXANDRIA, VA (September 25, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) today announced it has ceased using reputation risk and equivalent concepts in the examination and supervisory process. These updates follow White House Executive Order 14331, This is an   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Posts 2026-2027 Proposed Budget * Agency Accepting Comments ALEXANDRIA, VA (September 25, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration's staff draft budget for 2026-2027 is now available on the agency's website for review and comment. The NCUA has also submitted the proposed budget for publication in the Federal Register, and the comment period remains open until Oct  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 25 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * NEW POLLING FINDS AMERICANS BELIEVE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN HARMS COUNTRY'S ABILITY TO SUCCEED * # Sep 25, 2025 by AFP New survey from YouGov also finds an overwhelming bipartisan majority of Americans support reforms to keep Congress in Washington until a budget is completed. WASHINGTON, D.C. - On the cusp of a potential federal government shutdown, Americans for Pr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Capito Makes Economic Development Stops in Cabell County * CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, made stops in Lesage and Huntington, W.Va. focused on economic development. First, Senator Capito traveled to Lesage, W.Va. where she participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for Alcon's newest  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation issued the following commentary on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * Should I get screened for prostate cancer? By Chirag Patel, M.D. Unlike routine mammograms for breast cancer or colonoscopies for colorectal cancer, screening for prostate cancer is a nuanced decision that should be made through a thoughtful conversation between a patient and their health care provider. This process, called shared decision-making, helps ensure that screeni  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Public Advocate of the U.S., a Virginia-based nonprofit organization, has filed a public comment letter with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging the agency to investigate the practices of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) in relation to gender-affirming care for minors. The organization expresses concern over alleged deceptive marketing tactics and the questionable scientific foundations behind treatments being offered to vulnerable c  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Warner, Moran, Scott, Gallego Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster American Entrepreneurship * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Tim Scott (R-SC), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) reintroduced the bipartisan Expanding American Entrepreneurship Act, which would increase the permitted size of angel funds to allow for a higher number of investors in start-up com  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration regarding the proposed expansion of the SpaceX Starship-Super Heavy Project at Florida's Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A. The Council, which oversees fishery resources from the North Carolina/Virginia border to Key West, Florida, emphasized that the planned developments could adversely affect Essential Fish Habitat crucial for numerous fish sp  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- Conservation International issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: CI-Brazil leader commends Lula's $1 billion TFFF announcement at UNGA NEW YORK - Conservation International today issued the following statement in support of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's announcement at the 80th U.N. General Assembly regarding a game-changing $1 billion investment in the Tropical Forests Forever Facility. Mauricio Bianco, Vice President, who lea  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSrpt) -- The U.S. Chemical Safety Board issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * U.S. Chemical Safety Board Releases Final Report on July 2024 Hazardous Ammonia Release at Cuisine Solutions Facility in Sterling, Virginia The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) today released its final report on the July 31, 2024, release of hazardous anhydrous ammonia at the Cuisine Solutions, Inc. food processing facility in Sterling, Virginia.   more

HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 25 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * U.S. International Trade Commission Issues Affirmative Determination In Steel Probe * The U.S. International Trade Commission voted Thursday, September 25, to continue its probe into corrosion-resistant steel products, paving the way for anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imports from 10 trading partners. All three commissioners voted in favor, determining that the   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on Sept. 24, 2025, by Zeina Mohammed with Kevin Pelphrey, Harrison-Wood Jefferson Scholars Foundation professor of neurology, and Beth Ellen Davis, UVA Health developmental behavioral pediatrician specializing in autism: * * * Q&A: What is leucovorin, now being hailed as an autism treatment? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering approval of the drug leucovorin to treat children with cereb  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 25 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Using faith in the fight against prostate cancer * In the time it takes to finish reading this story, one man will have died from prostate cancer. With a disease that is 99% curable if caught early, the question becomes: why are so many men still dying? According to ZERO Prostate Cancer, in 2024, Virginia ranked 19th in the nation for prostate cancer deaths. Black men are over two tim  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * VCU Libraries event to highlight Richmond police surveillance films from civil rights era The Oct. 2 online panel will offer insight into the new collection of restored film and audio, which offers a rare window into the 1960s and 1970s. * VCU Libraries will hold a virtual community event in October focused on its recently launched Richmond Police Department Surveillance Colle  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Hosts Federal Workforce Job & Resource Fair with over 1,000 attendees in Prince William County * Washington, D.C. -- On Tuesday, September 23, the Office of Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va-07) hosted a Federal Workforce Job & Resource Fair at Forest Park High School in Woodbridge. The event brought together nearly 50 hiring employers and resource providers and drew more than 1,000 job see  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Visits Ukraine, Calls for Urgent Action to Support Ukrainian Defense * Vindman joined the first bipartisan, official CODEL of the 119 th Congress for travel to Ukraine. Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) released the following statement after returning from the first bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) visit of the 119th Congress to Ukraine: "On the groun  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Thompson, Lawler, McDonald Rivet Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Invasive Spotted Lanternflies * Washington, D.C. -- Congressmen Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07), member of the Agriculture Committee, Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-Pa.-15), Chair of the Agriculture Committee, Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.-17), and McDonald Rivet (D-Mich.-08) introduced the bipartisan bill titled the If You See It, Squish It   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia posted the following news release on Sept. 24, 2025: * * * Virginia Beach mail carrier pleads guilty to dumping mail NORFOLK, Va. - A U.S. Postal Service mail carrier pled guilty yesterday to delay or destruction of mail. On May 2, a witness observed Jerold Brent Mayers, 34, remove mail from his truck and discard it into a dumpster at an apartment complex in Virginia Beach. The witness repo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw Slams Trump - Vought Shutdown Tactics Fairfax, VA -- Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA), a member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, slammed Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought's memo (https://www.politico.com/f/?id=00000199-7e8f-ddde-a199-fedf6c5d0000) threatening to terminate additional federal employees. Walkinshaw released the followin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Announce Funding for Lee County Sewer Improvement Project * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $3.2 million in funding for the Lee County Sewer Improvement Project, which will provide wastewater service to hundreds of households and over 1,000 residents and businesses not currently being served by a public wastewater system. "High-qual  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Announce Funding for Lee County Sewer Improvement Project * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $3.2 million in funding for the Lee County Sewer Improvement Project, which will provide wastewater service to hundreds of households and over 1,000 residents and businesses not currently being served by a public wastewater system. "High-quality wat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Respond to Trump's Shutdown Threats * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement on the memo issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) last night regarding agency preparations for a potential government shutdown: "America deserves a leader focused on solving problems, not someone who treats chaos and disruption as too  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Continues Nitro Investment, Begins $290,000 Project Charleston, W.Va., (September 25, 2025) - West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce it is continuing its investments in Nitro, beginning a $290,000 project on Hickory Avenue to replace 640 feet of aging pipe with 6-inch PVC main. "Our continued investment in Nitro, including this $2  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * WHERE IS WINSOME?: Sears Skips More Bus Tour Stops, Hiding from Virginians as She Backs Trump Law That Will Take Away Their Healthcare * Virginians are asking "where is Winsome?" as Winsome Earle-Sears skips more stops on her bus tour with no explanation. Sears has reportedly skipped stops in Harrisonburg, Lexington, Wytheville, Abingdon, and Marion.  "As Virginians are worried about losi  more