ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OH Calls on Rep. Kaptur to End Government Shutdown, Support Resolution * # Oct 1, 2025 by AFP COLUMBUS, OH - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) and constituents across Ohio's 9th District are calling on Rep. Marcy Kaptur to support a clean continuing resolution, reopen the federal government, and put an end to Washington's partisan games. This mornin  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-VA Endorses Delegates Higgins, Phillips, Zehr, and Green for Re-Election * # Oct 1, 2025 by AFP RICHMOND, VA - Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) today announced its endorsement of Delegates Geary Higgins (HD-30), Eric Phillips (HD-48), Eric Zehr (HD-51), and Chad Green (HD-69) for election to the Virginia House of Delegates. These candidates represent st  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Government Funding Deadline, Warner & Kaine Blast Republican Failure to Pass a Bill to Keep Government Open & Protect Health Care * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after Republicans blocked passage of a bill to fund the government and protect Virginians' access to health care: "Once again, Republicans have rejected   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Government Funding Deadline, Warner & Kaine Blast Republican Failure to Pass a Bill to Keep Government Open & Protect Health Care * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after Republicans blocked passage of a bill to fund the government and protect Virginians' access to health care: "Once again, Republicans have rejected a commo  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Urges Congressional Action to Reopen Government, Keep America Flying and Secure * Arlington, Va. - After federal funding expired at midnight, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning urged swift congressional action to restore government operations and protect critical national programs. "America's aerospace and defense industry  more

RESTON, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics posted the following news release: * * * AIAA Announces its Class of 2026 Associate Fellows AIAA is pleased to announce its newly elected Class of 2026 Associate Fellows. The Institute will formally honor the class at the AIAA Associate Fellows Induction Ceremony and Dinner, Wednesday, 14 January 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando during AIAA SciTech Forum 2026, 12-16 January 2026, Orlando, Florida. "Congratul  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army, European Allies Build 'Immediate Deterrence Posture' * As Army transformation advances in formations across the force, U.S. Army Europe and Africa is taking what's being learned and working with allies across Europe to build their capacity, a senior officer said. "Operationally and strategically, we're very focused with our partners and allies right now on our  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * AUSA to Move Ahead with 2025 Annual Meeting * The Association of the U.S. Army will hold its 2025 Annual Meeting and Exposition on Oct. 13-15, even if the government remains shut down. While we await and encourage further action from Congress regarding government funding, we continue to work closely with the Army Staff to plan the Annual Meeting, and we are maintain  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Votes Again to Keep Government Open * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee and a member of Senate Republican Leadership, released the below statement after voting for the clean continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government: "Tonight, I proudly cast my vote again to do right by West Virginians--to k  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Austin-San Antonio Region Selected for the Climate Resilient Communities Accelerator National initiative expands to Texas amid growing extreme weather events * WASHINGTON--The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) today announced that the Austin-San Antonio region has been selected as its next hub for the Climate Resilient Communities Accelerator (  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Hauptman On Regulation by Enforcement * ALEXANDRIA, VA (October 1, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Chairman Kyle S. Hauptman issued the following statement about NCUA's No Regulation-by-Enforcement Policy: Today's policy statement fulfills a goal listed back in January upon being designated as Chairman: "Codifying our procedures to protect Ameri  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Turns Down Pay During Shutdown to Support Federal Workers and Contractors * Washington D.C. - Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), who represents over 36,000 federal workers and contractors, announced he will not take pay during the Republican government shutdown. Congressman Subramanyam is championing legislation to halt pay for members of Congress during  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Evolent Care Partners (ECP), Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) highlighting concerns about the proposed changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2026. As an organization supporting independent primary care physicians, ECP emphasized the need for reforms that would prioritize value-based care over traditional fee-for-service models. In its letter, ECP expressed appreciation for CMS's recogn  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following statement: * * * FCPS This Week - October 1, 2025 Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid shared a message today acknowledging the impact of the federal government shutdown on many FCPS families and staff. Dr. Reid emphasized FCPS' commitment to providing stability for students and highlighted resources available to support families during this time. Read Dr. Reid's message and explore r  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news: * * * FAST, FURIOUS, & RADICAL: Jay Jones Exposed for Reckless Disregard for Human Life, 116 MPH Joyride Jay Jones, the Virginia Democrat nominee for Attorney General, has been exposed for a dangerous, thoughtless joyride at 116 miles per hour on I-64 -- 46 mph over the speed limit -- that could have ended in tragedy. And it only gets worse from there. Pulled over by state police in January 2022, Jones   more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Researcher advances new approach to blood cancer treatment By John Pastor Cancer researchers are developing more precise treatments for acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a rare but aggressive blood cancer that affects about 20,000 people in the United States each year, with fewer than one in three surviving. By tracking subtle molecular changes in patients, scientists hope t  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following Q&A on Sept. 30, 2025, by Katie Pearce with Terri Rebmann, divisional dean of the School of Nursing: * * * The importance of recovery, the disaster phase we ignore In 2014, a hospital in Dallas admitted a single patient with Ebola. The consequences rippled far beyond that patient's care. Infectious waste piled up, taking nearly two weeks to haul off. Fear spread through the community, and th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * George Washington University's College of Professional Studies Joins Regional Partners to Launch "Talent Capital" for Displaced Federal Workers * WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 30, 2025) -- The George Washington University College of Professional Studies (CPS) is proud to join the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) and regional leaders to officially launch Talent Capital, a first-of-its-kind wo  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Goodall Inspired Generations to Study, Understand Wildlife * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Wildlife Federation mourned the passing of renowned primatologist and wildlife conservation champion Jane Goodall. "Jane Goodall inspired generations to not only love and study nature, but also to appreciate what people and wildlife share," said Collin O'Mara, president  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces EPA Partnership with Town of St. Paul * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the Town of St. Paul, Virginia, for a community project partnership. The partnership aims to improve connectivity and safety for pedestrians to access outdoor recreation opportunities from downtown, promote ecotourism and continue steering investments in main street revitalizatio  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces Project Investment for Medical Building in Tazewell * The Innovate Fund, a community development entity, has made an investment to serve the Town of Tazewell, Virginia. The investment supports the construction of an 11,773 square foot Medical Office Building that will deliver primary health care services to the community. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of t  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * Hilton Announces Partnership with INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in South Korea Hilton bolsters Korean portfolio with signing of 1,275 room integrated resort hotel * INCHEON, South Korea - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of a landmark agreement between its flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, and INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, one of Asia's premier leisure destinati  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * Hilton Jacksonville at Mayo Clinic Debuts on Mayo Clinic Campus JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Hilton Jacksonville at Mayo Clinic is officially open and welcomes guests for the first time today, marking the first full-service hotel opening in the Jacksonville market in nearly two decades. Since construction first began in 2023, the eight-story, 252-room property has been one of Northeast Flor  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Op-Ed by Rep. James Walkinshaw: Russ Vought's Directive to Fire Federal Workers During a Shutdown is Illegal In an op-ed published by MSNBC on September 30, 2025, Congressman James Walkinshaw (VA-11) underscored how Russ Vought's directive to fire federal workers during a shutdown is political intimidation, illegal, and not valid administrative guidance. Read the op-ed   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Instead of Standing Up for Virginia Jobs During the Government Shutdown, Sears Backs Trump's Plans That Harm Virginia * Sears Has Refused to Speak Out Against the Threats to Fire More Virginians  VIRGINIA - Instead of standing up for Virginia jobs during the government shutdown, Winsome Earle-Sears is backing Donald Trump's plans that will raise healthcare costs for Virginians. Donald Trum  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Introduces Bill to Support Federal Employees Experiencing Financial Hardship During Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced the Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act, legislation to support federal employees who are experiencing financial hardship during a government shutdown. During past shutdowns, many federal employees turned to their Thrift Savings Pla  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Liberty University Inc., Lynchburg, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) regarding the agency's proposed rulemaking to establish a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. In its correspondence, Liberty expressed concerns while recognizing the agency's commendable intention to bolst  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * LIBRE Calls on Congress to End Costly Shutdown, Pass Clean CR The LIBRE Initiative -- the nation's largest center-right Latino organization -- today expressed disappointment over the federal government shutdown. A shutdown not only disrupts essential services but it also undermines trust in Congress and drives wasteful last-minute budget deals that put politics ahead of people. Sandra Be  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Media] -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * Local Public Broadcasting Stations Begin Eliminating Local Programs and Services Without Federal Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 1, 2025 - Kate Riley, President and CEO of America's Public Television Stations, made the following statement on the start of the first fiscal year that provides no funding for local public broadcasting stations. "For the first time   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * LWV Announces Collaboration with AASA to Support Student Voters * Contact: Lara Wade Director of Communications Mobile: (813) 833-1498 lwade@aasa.org WASHINGTON, DC -- The League of Women Voters is pleased to announce a new partnership with the School Superintendents Association (AASA) aimed at educating, equipping, and empowering student vote  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * Main Street Businesses Urge Swift Congressional Action to Prevent Penny Crisis * A coalition of trade associations representing thousands of businesses across Main Streets nationwide sent a letter Tuesday to the leaders of key Congressional banking committees, urging swift action to address the looming penny shortage. The U.S. Mint ended production of the pen  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on Impending Government Shutdown * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement on the impending shutdown of the federal government: "Republicans control both chambers of Congress and the White House. They had every tool at their disposal to avoid a government shutdown. Yet their actions, or lack thereof, these past few week  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Meet AFA's New Board Chair: Kathleen Ferguson * The Air & Space Forces Association has a new Chair of the Board, Kathleen Ferguson. She succeeds Bernie Skoch, who completed his tenure as AFA's Chair of the Board on Sept. 30. Ferguson, who was appointed to the seat by AFA delegates in September, is a career civil servant, military spouse, and longtime AFA  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller Releases Statement on Government Shutdown * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) released the following statement in light of the federal government shutdown, effective October 1, 2025. On September 19, Congresswoman Miller voted in favor of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, which would have continued Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations through November  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Minority Of Metro Areas Add Construction Jobs From August 2024 To August 2025 As Tariffs, Worker Shortages, Financing Costs Slow Demand * Wed, 10/01/2025 - 12:22 Arlington-Alexandria-Reston, Va.-W.Va. and Washington, D.C.-Md. Top Lists of Yearly Job Gains, While New York City and Baton Rouge, La. Have Worst Declines; Fewest Areas Since 2021 Had Increase  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * NARFE Continues to Urge Good Faith Bipartisan Negotiations * Alexandria, Va. - In response to the beginning of a government shutdown, NARFE National President William Shackelford issued the following statement: "The consequences of a government shutdown are serious and real - the potential of missed paychecks for million  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * NBC: After Refusing to Stand Up for Virginia Jobs, Sears "Refuses to Cite Any Trump Policies She Disagrees With" * Winsome Sears was asked four times in another disastrous meltdown of an interview on NBC if she could name a single issue she disagrees with Donald Trump on, and refused to give an answer. Adding to the personal humiliation for Sears as she continues to put Trump ahead of Virginians, th  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA to Remain Open, Credit Union Members' Shares Insured, While Federal Government Closed * ALEXANDRIA, VA (October 1, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration will remain open and individual accounts will remain federally insured during the federal government shutdown. The NCUA is an independent agency of the federal government, and its operating budget comes from fee  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Sears Doesn't Disagree with Any of Trump's Reckless Actions When Asked Directly Four Different Times * # Sears: "I'm not sure I understand your question" Sears backs Trump's healthcare and job cuts that are hurting Virginia VIRGINIA - In an interview on NBC News Now, Winsome Earle-Sears didn't disagree with any of Donald Trump's reckless actions when asked directly. As Trump's acti  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The National Waste and Recycling Association issued the following news release: * * * NWRA & SWANA To Convene Fall Safety & Standards Meetings At RCon in Ohio The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) will host the annual Fall Safety & Standards Meetings this November in Columbus, Ohio, in the days leading into RCon(TM), the new conference hosted by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA). These meetings, happening November 10-12, bring tog  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PHOEBE & JAY Premieres February 2, 2026 on PBS KIDS * New Animated Series Helps Boost Everyday Literacy Skills and Empowers Preschoolers to Navigate the World Around Them Arlington, VA, October 1, 2025 - Today, PBS KIDS announced the premiere date for PHOEBE & JAY, a fun, literacy-focused animated series for children ages 3-5 from Phoebe & Jay Productions and Mainframe Studios (SUPER KITTIES, C  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- Politico issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * POLITICO Announces White House and Politics Team Expansion Announcement from Senior Executive Editor Alex Burns, Deputy Executive Editor Julia Marsh, Senior White House Editor Dan Goldberg, and Senior Politics Editor Sally Goldenberg: Team - Today we are announcing an ambitious expansion of our White House and Politics teams, strengthening our reporting and editing firepower in two coverage ar  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * President Trump Should Direct OPM To Automate 'Emergency Work' Systems During Shutdown Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement urging President Donald Trump to automate federal government functions during the government shutdown: "Democrats are trying to cripple federal government functions in a bid to permanentl  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on Sept. 30, 2025, by Mike Mather with Lana Swartz, a media studies professor in the College of Arts and Sciences: * * * Q&A: How is AI enhancing scams? This UVA expert knows By now, you know the email from a wealthy African prince is a fraud. But is that really a friend's voice on the telephone saying they're in trouble? Lana Swartz, a media studies professor in the University of Virginia's College of A  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * Walkinshaw Calls Out Vought's Mass Layoff Threats As Illegal Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA), a member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following statement condemning OMB Director Russ Vought's escalating threats to carry out mass firings of federal workers in the event of a government shutdown: "Russ Vought is giving away the game.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on GOP Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the federal government entered a shutdown: "Republicans control the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. Congressional Democrats are in Washington ready to negotiate to keep the government open, while protecting the health care of the Ameri  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, posted the following news release: * * * Scott, Bonamici Urge USDA to Minimize Disruptions to WIC Services for Pregnant Women and Infants During Government Shutdown * Roughly half a million pregnant women and nearly 40 percent of all infants in the United States rely on WIC. As originally released by the Committee on Education and Workforce, Democrats WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Educ  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, Bonamici Urge USDA to Minimize Disruptions to WIC Services for Pregnant Women and Infants During Government Shutdown Roughly half a million pregnant women and nearly 40 percent of all infants in the United States rely on WIC. * Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, and Hous  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Announces 2025 Winners for the 25 on the RISE Awards * This award program, presented by SIA's RISE community, recognizes 25 new and emerging leaders each year for their impact in advancing the security industry. SILVER SPRING, Md.--The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the honorees for the third annual 25 on t  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Sen. Adam Ebbin, Delegate Mike Jones Slam John Reid Over Blog That Promoted Slave Fetish And Nazi Porn Accounts * # Del. Jones Calls On Reid To End His Run For Lt. Governor Due To His Ties To Extremist Social Media Behavior New Report Details The "Disturbingry" In The Social Media Account That Led Gov. Youngkin To Call On John Reid To Drop Out American Journal News : "A pornographic bl  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Senator Justice Statement on Democrat's Government Shutdown Today, Senator Jim Justice released the following statement after Senate Democrats rejected a clean government funding bill and forced the federal government into a shutdown: "This shouldn't be a food fight. Senate Republicans put forward a clean bill to keep the government open: a bill similar to what Democrats have  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Senators Justice, Capito, and Representative Miller Introduce Bill to Honor West Virginia Children Impacted by Childhood Cancer Today, Senator Jim Justice introduced legislation to redesignate a playground in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve as the "Hearts of Gold Playground: In Honor of West Virginia Children and Families Impacted by Childhood Cancer." "This play  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * September Recap: Chairman Griffith Details Health Sub Priorities in Public Appearances * U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, made several speaking engagements in September to discuss his priorities for the Health Subcommittee. The Healthcare Leadership Council held their September membership meeting on Capitol H  more

SMITHFIELD, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Smithfield Foods, an American food company, issued the following news release: * * * Smithfield Brings the Sweet Heat with Mike's Hot Honey Collaboration Sweet, smoky heat meets America's favorite cut with new Smithfield Mike's Hot Honey Bacon * Smithfield is turning up the flavor with a sizzlin' new collab - Smithfield Mike's Hot Honey Bacon. Bringing together two icons - bacon and honey - in one craveworthy bite, this first-of-its-kind innovation infuses Sm  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * SPOOKY: As Sears' Ghost Town Bus Tour Continues, Virginians Call Her Out for Backing Healthcare Cuts * Where is Winsome: Sears has skipped every stop on her campaign bus tour  GOOCHLAND, VIRGINIA - Today in Goochland, 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, Oct. 2 -- Conservation International issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * STATEMENT: Conservation International CEO on the passing of Jane Goodall Today, Conservation International released the following statement on the passing of Jane Goodall, renowned primatologist and lifelong conservationist. Conservation International's interim CEO Dr. Daniela Raik said: "Jane Goodall forever changed how people think about, interact with and care for the natura  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * SUPER WHY'S COMIC BOOK ADVENTURES Coming to PBS KIDS Fall 2026 * New Series to Support Foundational Reading Skills and Early Literacy Learning for Young Viewers Arlington, VA, October 1, 2025 - Today, PBS KIDS announced SUPER WHY'S COMIC BOOK ADVENTURES, a new animated series that builds on the legacy and success of Emmy-nominated series SUPER WHY! and the SUPER WHY'S COMIC BOOK ADVENTURES shor  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Sequoia Project, Vienna, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) advocating for enhancements in health data interoperability as outlined in the agency's proposed rule for 2026 payment policies. With over a decade of experience in health information exchange initiatives, the Sequoia Project aims to leverage its expertise to support the goals of nationwide health information exchange, beneficial for public he  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Trucking Industry Scores Major Environmental Wins in Summer 2025 * Oct 01, 2025 This summer marked a turning point for the trucking industry's role in America's environmental future. After years of battling misguided, top-down mandates from California regulators, common sense prevailed, freeing fleets, manufacturers, and drivers to pursue real, sustainable p  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Turning the page: TRADOC inactivation marks new chapter in Army transformation * JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Virginia - The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command was officially inactivated during a ceremony at Fort Eustis on Sept. 26. The ceremony marks the beginning of the establishment of the U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command, set to officiall  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 2 (TNSrpt) -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * U.S. Voluntary Agreements Deliver Continued Energy-Efficiency Improvements, Extend Terms, Expand Scope T-Mobile Joins Industry Initiative * New independent audit reports highlight the enduring and increasing success of two award-winning communications-industry voluntary agreements in improving the energy efficiency of home internet equipment and video set-top   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- uAvionix Corp., Leesburg, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the proposed regulations for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) operating Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS). The letter, sent on September 29, addresses key concerns and recommendations aimed at enhancing safety within the National Airspace System (NAS). The company applauded the FAA's efforts in advancing a regulatory framework that integrates op  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * $13 Million Grant Funds Battle Against Acute Myeloid Leukemia UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have received $13 million from the National Cancer Institute to advance innovative new approaches to treating acute myeloid leukemia (AML), the deadliest form of blood cancer. The researchers are targeting molecules called sphingolipids found inside the cancer cells. These molecule  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU experts available to discuss Virginia election topics Political science educators Alex Keena and Jatia Wrighten can offer analysis and perspective on voting, voter turnout, campaign finance and more. * By Sian Wilkerson As one of two states this year with a gubernatorial election, Virginia is at the forefront of the national political conversation. Experts from Virginia Commonwealth Universi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Vertical Aviation International (VAI), Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expressing concerns over the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Operations, referred to as Part 108. VAI, representing over 1,100 businesses and 18,000 professionals in the civil vertical aviation industry, advocates for a regulatory   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Releases Statement on Extreme Washington Republicans' Reckless Government Shutdown * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today released the following statement after House Republicans forced the federal government to shut down at midnight. "Virginia is home to tens of thousands of federal workers, contractors, and service members who keep our country running. Tonight,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychologists (VACP), Henrico, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing proposed changes in the Calendar Year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS). In its letter, VACP expressed gratitude for the agency's ongoing efforts to address the mental and behavioral health crisis while urging further enhancements to ensure equitable access to critical mental health services through  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, expressing strong opposition to the proposed rule change that would eliminate the "duration of status" (D/S) admission system for F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors, and their dependents. The proposal aims to replace D/S with fixed-term stays on the I-94 record of entry, which the university argues could create significant challenges for both internationa  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * William & Mary launches ChatGPT Edu pilot By integrating artificial intelligence tools, the university is positioning itself at the forefront of higher education innovation. By Lauren Weber, Information Technology This fall, William & Mary launched a pilot of ChatGPT Edu, providing select faculty and staff with access to OpenAI's enterprise-grade artificial intelligence to support learning, research and oper  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Releases Statement on Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement in response to the federal government shutdown: "This government shutdown is unnecessary and harmful - not just in Washington, but to the pocketbooks of hardworking families. From missed paychecks for federal employees to delays in benefits for our veterans   more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Oct. 1 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * WVWC Adds Harrison County to List of Area Counties Receiving On-Campus Room Discount * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - West Virginia Wesleyan College has extended a special on-campus room discount to full-time enrolled students from Harrison County. Beginning with the 2026-27 academic year, West Virginia Wesleyan College will add Harrison County students to the list of full-time students from Bar  more