RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news: * * * "Rage Machine" Abigail Spanberger Won't Apologize for Incendiary Comments as Republicans Face Death Threats Fake Moderate Abigail Spanberger has refused to apologize for repeatedly urging her supporters to "let your rage fuel you," even as Republican Del. Kim Taylor has faced credible death threats in recent days. Following the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk on September 10, Spanberger claimed to  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MS Launches New Mail Campaign in Favor of Education Savings Accounts * # JACKSON, MS - Americans For Prosperity - Mississippi (AFP- MS ) is launching a new mail campaign urging Mississippians to reach out to their legislators and ask them to support the Trump Administration's policies and embrace Education Freedom in Mississippi.  AFP- MS 's mail campaign urges s  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Nebraska Praises Pillen School Choice Funding Opt-In * # Sep 29, 2025 by AFP LINCOLN, NE - Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) praised Governor Jim Pillen today for his move to accept federal funding allocated by President Trump to expand access to school choice programs. John Gage, AFP-NE state director, gave the following statement: "Nebraska is gr  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Inactivates Training and Doctrine Command * After more than 52 years, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command has been inactivated as the Army prepares to stand up U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George joined Gen. Gary Brito, Training and Doctrine Command's 18th and final commander  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * As Healthcare Cuts Are Cited as Top Issue for Virginians, "Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears Doesn't Seem to Care" * # The Daily Progress : Albemarle Dems call out Earle-Sears as clinics close, thousands prepare to lose Medicaid VIRGINIA - As Winsome Earle-Sears dismisses the devastating healthcare cuts she backed and three rural clinics in the Shenandoah Valley are closing, elected leaders   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) regarding the interim final rule on implementing voluntary agreements under the Defense Production Act. This letter highlights the organization's views on how the DOE's proposed regulations could bolster domestic nuclear energy production amidst ongoing energy supply challenges. The letter  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Department of Energy Memo Would Silence Climate Experts, Scientists * Banning the words "climate" and "emissions" at the Department of Energy sets an absurd precedent that scientists and experts cannot use the very words they need to describe the reality of the worsening climate crisis.  "Pretending it's not raining won't stop us from getting wet. And banning   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Eric Johnson Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits Annandale, VA - U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress. 2025 Virginia house of delegates candidate, Eric Joh  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS on Fits way to Become Purple Star School Division * Last fall, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid announced a goal for FCPS to become a Purple Star Division by the 2026-27 school year. Virginia school districts are awarded Purple Star Division status with 100% of their schools earning and/or maintaining their Purple Star Designation. Virginia's Purple S  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following economic brief (No. 25-36) in September 2025 by Katarina Borovickova and Claudia Macaluso entitled "Do Federal Layoffs Have Ripple Effects on Local Economies?" Here are excerpts: * * * Recent federal workforce reductions raise questions about potential broader labor market implications. Federal employees -- which total about 3 million workers nationwide -- represent a relatively small fraction   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following white paper (No. 25-06) in September 2025 by Subhayu Bandyopadhyay, Sugata Marjit, Santiago Pinto and Marcel Thum entitled "Taxation, Compliance, and Clandestine Activities." Here are excerpts: * * * We investigate the trade-off policymakers face between raising tax revenues for public good provision and mitigating the distortionary effects of taxation when individuals can evade taxes and alloc  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following white paper (No. 25-07) in September 2025 by Carlo Alcaraz, Stijn Claessens, Gabriel Cuadra, David Marques-Ibanez and Horacio Sapriza entitled "What is the Impact of a Major Unconventional Monetary Policy Intervention?" Here are excerpts: * * * How does the credible announcement of an unconventional monetary policy intervention affect bank lending standards during crises? We use a major central  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Finding purpose in grief: How returning to VCU is shaping a medical student's career More than a decade after losing her mom to cancer, Katie Buck reflects on how the experience has helped her find her professional identity and connect with patients. By Laura Ingles, VCU School of Medicine When Katie Buck stepped inside the VCU Medical Center in the spring of 2023, memories w  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 29 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Football Week Four Recap and Weekly Honors * CHARLOTTE, N.C. (September 29, 2025) - Week Four of CIAA football delivered high-powered offenses, game-changing defensive performances, and pivotal results that are already shaping the championship race. Virginia Union, Fayetteville State, and Livingstone all remained undefeated in conference play, while Wins  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Announces 2025 Security Technician of the Year Award Winners * DALLAS, Texas--The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named 10 winners for the 2025 Security Technician of the Year Awards. Now in its third year, this prestigious awards program highlights the critical role that security technicians p  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * Fuse at Mason Square powers research and innovation through collaboration By Preston Williams George Mason University celebrated Fuse at Mason Square with the same collaborative spirit that will fuel decades of innovation at the state-of-the-art facility in Arlington, Virginia. Hundreds of representatives from industry, academia, government, and the community came together for the grand celebration  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 30 (TNSjou) -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * 'Not Just Entertainment--a Proven Teaching Tool': How Immersive Tech Is Changing Public Health Education By Katie Pearce A few years before virtual reality became a cornerstone of George Mason's approach to public health training, Bethany Cieslowski already saw its power to improve training for all students, but she wanted evidence to prove it. Cieslowski, chief inno  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $39.9 Million ARPA-H Award to Virginia Tech * The Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA-H) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $39.9 million award. The funding will support development of a new biosensor that enables real-time, ultrasensitive detection of specific pathogens and allergens using nanobody-based technology. The funding is supported by th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $700,000 ARC Grant for Rex Theater Revitalization * The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the City of Galax a $700,000 grant for a project to revitalize the Rex Theater. The funding will support renovation work and upgrades at the Rex Theater. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "The Rex Theater is an iconic venue that has  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * In Williamsburg, Virginians Call Out Sears at Her Bus Tour Stop, Only She Doesn't Show Up * # Where is Winsome? Sears has skipped every stop on her campaign bus tour WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA - Today in Williamsburg, Virginians called out Winsome Earle-Sears for backing Donald Trump's healthcare cuts that will rip healthcare away from 350,000 Virginians and force at least six rural hospita  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * KEN BURNS JOINS STUDENTS TO DISCUSS THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION * Newark, NJ - September 17, 2025 - The filmmaker Ken Burns today will join 1,000-plus students from across the state of New Jersey to commemorate Constitution Day and to discuss the importance of New Jersey to the larger story of America's founding, as part of a national tour leading up to the broadcast of his new film, THE AMERICAN R  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) emphasizing the need for collaboration between state energy offices and the federal agency in implementing voluntary agreements under the Defense Production Act. With representation from governor-designated State Energy Offices across all 56 states, territories, and D.C., NASEO aims to support advanced nuclear initia  more

VIENNA, Virginia, Sept. 30 (TNSxrep) -- The Navy Federal Credit Union issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2025: * * * Navy Federal Credit Union's Cost of Car Ownership (COCO) Index Reports Ownership Costs Rising Close to Record High Navy Federal Credit Union today released its latest Cost of Car Ownership (COCO) Index, a resource designed to help consumers better understand the changes in costs of vehicle ownership, including costs like gas, insurance, repairs and purchase prices.   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The National Venture Capital Association issued the following news release: * * * NVCA Statement on the Passing of James Morgan WASHINGTON, DC - National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) President and CEO Bobby Franklin issued the following statement in response to the passing of Jim Morgan: "We join the venture community in mourning the loss of James Morgan, a former NVCA Board Chair and steadfast champion of American entrepreneurship. James' spirit, gen  more

RADFORD, Virginia, Sept. 27 -- Radford University issued the following Highlander Highlights wrap up for the week of Sept. 25, 2025: * * * Highlanders in the News: Week of Sept. 26, 2025 By Neil Harvey Our Highlanders are using their education to do extraordinary things. In this column, we highlight some notable mentions from local, regional, national and international news media. Whether our students, alumni, faculty and staff are featured as subject matter experts in high-profile stories o  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire Introduces the REMIT Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05) introduced the Requiring Excise for Migrant Income Transfers (REMIT) Act. This bill will increase the current 1 percent tax on remittance transfers to 15 percent. Companion legislation in the United States Senate is led by Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO). "The United States of America is the gre  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following opening statement from a Sept. 17, 2025, hearing entitled "Oversight of the US Army Corps of Engineers": * * * "Today, we will conduct oversight of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Civil Works Program and examine the agency's implementation of prior Water Resources Development Acts. "Since 2014, this Committee has kept to a biennial schedul  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2025: * * * Senator Justice Applauds Trump Administration's $625 Million Investment In American Coal Industry Today, Senator Jim Justice applauded President Trump and Energy Secretary Chris Wright's investment of $625 million into American coal industry - aimed to modernize production, lower energy costs, and keep America dominant in artificial intelligence: "President Trump and Secretar  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Justice Spends September State Work Period Touring Southern West Virginia LEWISBURG, WV - During the September in-state work period, Senator Jim Justice spent time in the southern part of the state, wishing school kids at Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary School and Eastern Greenbrier Middle School well in the new school year, and joining officials for a groundbreaking ceremony at Greenbr  more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Sheila Reeves Joins VHB as Water Resources Service Director for VHB RVA | Hampton Roads * VHB welcomes Sheila Reeves, PE, CFM, as Water Resources Service Director for the RVA | Hampton Roads region. In her new role, Sheila will lead multidisciplinary teams to deli  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news: * * * Soft Jay Jones's Campaign Co-Chair Exposed for Misconduct, Constitutional Violations, and Soft-on-Crime Extremism A shocking new investigative report from Attorney General Jason Miyares has fully exposed the outrageous scope of Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano's pattern of soft-on-crime extremism and weaponized justice. Descano is the co-chair of Jay Jones' campaign for attorney  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections * Hello Team FCPS, What an amazing weekend we have had!! As September winds to an end, it is hard to believe that October is right around the corner. My late maman used to say the days are long but the years are short; as the years roll on, I find this to be more and more true. Last Monday morning, we held the kickoff meeting for year three of the Lightho  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * New UCS Analysis Reveals Billions of Dollars in Unreported Data Center Costs Passed onto PJM Customers * CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (September 15, 2025)--A new analysis by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) reveals how millions of people across Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia are footing the bill for an additional $  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on Sept. 29, 2025, by Jane Kelly with Alex Dalrymple of the Huntington's Disease Program: * * * Q&A: Is the medical community on the brink of a cure for Huntington's disease? Huntington's disease is a fatal, hereditary neurological disorder mostly striking people between the ages of 30 and 50. In 1872, a young physician, Dr. George Huntington, first described the disease in detail. Since then, a cure h  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Sept. 29, 2025: * * * VCU's second annual Humanities Week will highlight their transformative power for real-world challenges Hosted by the Humanities Research Center, the Oct. 20-24 program includes public sessions on careers, artificial intelligence and more. By Sian Wilkerson In partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University's College of Humanities and Sciences, the VCU Humanities Research Ce  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Andrew Chesnut selected as co-editor of religion encyclopedia The VCU professor and Catholicism scholar will shape the second edition of the 'Encyclopedia of Latin American Religions.' By Sian Wilkerson As the new co-editor-in-chief of a seminal work on world religions, Virginia Commonwealth University professor R. Andrew Chesnut will play a key role in assembling a comprehensive overview of re  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Releases Statement on Deferring Congressional Pay Ahead of Potential Government Shutdown * Vindman: "Yet, while our neighbors face missed paychecks or furlough, Members of Congress continue to draw full salaries. That is plain wrong and why I am doing my part by declining my pay and leading a bill to hold Members of Congress to the same standards as everyone else." Washington, D.C. --   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Mike Evans talks about controlled environment agriculture By Travis Williams Michael Evans joined Virginia Tech's "Curious Conversations" to talk about controlled environment agriculture. He shared its historic roots, economic challenges, and impact on consumers. He explained how this method of farming allows for the cultivation of crops in controlled settings, the role technolo  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 29 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Certain processed foods and beverages linked to declines in brain health The results offer an important wake-up call for people who want to keep their brain sharp as they age. By Jenny Kincaid Boone You may want to think twice before snacking on a Slim Jim or downing a soda. They could alter your brain health over time. Two researchers at Virginia Tech found that consuming processed meats and sugary  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2025: * * * Walberg Leads Investigation into Whether NEA Sold Out Teachers' Retirement Security Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), along with Reps. Rick Allen (R-GA), Kevin Kiley (R-CA), Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Burgess Owens (R-UT), Mary Miller (R-IL), Bob Onder (R-MO), Michael Baum  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner and Colleagues Issue Statement Urging Trump in Monday Meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu to End the War, Bring Home the Hostages, End the Suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, and Take Annexation Off the Table * Washington - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jack Reed (D-RI), Chris Coons (D-DE), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) r  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * WHERE IS WINSOME?: Cardinal News Column Highlights Sears Skipping Key Events, Avoiding Interviews, and Her Apparent Empty Calendar * Cardinal News Opinion : Earle-Sears skips many of the things candidates for governor normally do VIRGINIA - A new opinion column in the Cardinal News details how Winsome Earle-Sears has skipped out on multiple events and meetings that gubernatorial candidates  more