CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 20 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * 2025 CIAA Football Week Seven Recap and Weekly Honors * CHARLOTTE, NC (October 20, 2025) \- Week 7 of CIAA football brought excitement and offense in abundance, as six of eight teams scored 24 or more points across a high-scoring weekend of action. With the final month of the regular season now underway, every game is taking on added meaning as teams posi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * A Pending Health Care Catastrophe: $32 Million Loss Projected for Virginia's Community-Based Health Centers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are issuing a warning today about an impending catastrophe for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) - the community-based health care providers that deliver comprehensive primary and preventative health services to   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * A Pending Health Care Catastrophe: $32 Million Loss Projected for Virginia's Community-Based Health Centers * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are issuing a warning today about an impending catastrophe for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) - the community-based health care providers that deliver comprehensive primary and preventative health services to low-inc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology outlining essential research priorities to guide the nationwide deployment of Automated Vehicles (AVs). AAMVA's recommendations, informed by nearly a century of experience in managing vehicle fleets and regulatory requirements, focus on achieving   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Foundation and AFP-Michigan Urge MDHHS to Eliminate Barriers to Health Care Access in Certificate of Need Review * # Oct 20, 2025 by AFP LANSING, MI - On Friday, Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFP Foundation) and Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) submitted joint comments to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) calling for t  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP's Permitting Reform Tour Heads to Key Sites in Minnesota and Montana * # Oct 20, 2025 by AFP ARLINGTON, VA-- In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity's "Road to Prosperity" tour made stops in Eveleth, Minnesota and Bozeman, Montana last week to highlight the need for Congress to reopen the government and get to work on federal permitting reform to bolster  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Alaska Names Brett Huber New State Director * # Oct 20, 2025 by AFP Anchorage, AK - Today, Americans for Prosperity--Alaska (AFP-AK) welcomed Brett Huber as its new state director. Huber will draw on his 30 years of Alaskan public policy experience to help AFP-AK articulate its vision for Alaska. "As someone who has spent my life devoted to freedom and prosper  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-IN Volunteers Make Over 1,000 Direct Voter Contacts in opposition to $12 million property tax hike * # Oct 20, 2025 by AFP FORT WAYNE, IN - Volunteers with Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) have made more than 1,000 direct voter contacts across Northwest Allen County since launching their campaign to educate residents about the proposed $12 million opera  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OH Volunteers Hit Doors Across the State to Thank Leaders for Protecting Prosperity Grassroots teams connect with voters to highlight policies that strengthen Ohio families and communities * COLUMBUS, OH - As part of Americans for Prosperity's National Day of Action, volunteers with Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) hit doors across the state this weekend, mak  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Associated Press Names Sears an "Outspoken Abortion Rights Opponent" Sears has an extensive record attacking reproductive rights VIRGINIA - New reporting from the Associated Press details the "vivid policy differences" on abortion between Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears. While Spanberger is committed to protecting reproductive freedom, Sears "has been an outspoken abortion rights  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Family, war and a tsunami propel 'Tall Water,' SJ Sindu's new graphic novel * By Drew Thompson SJ Sindu's latest book was inspired by the 2004 tsunami that devastated her native Sri Lanka. While the Virginia Commonwealth University creative writing professor had moved to the United States years earlier, she visited shortly after the natural disaster and was struck by the ravaged coastal regi  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- General Dynamics issued the following news release: * * * GDELS receives contract for the next generation reconnaissance vehicle of the Bundeswehr General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has been commissioned by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to deliver the next-generation reconnaissance vehicle for the German Army Reconnaissance Corps, to be introduced into the troops as <more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * From the Situation Room to Netflix: Schar School's Larry Pfeiffer Goes Hollywood By Buzz McClain If the acting and dialogue in the White House Situation Room during the new Netflix movie A House of Dynamite seem authentic, you can thank the Schar School of Policy and Government. Specifically, Larry Pfeiffer, executive director of the Schar School's Michael V. Hayden Center for Intelligence, Policy,   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Meet-a-Ram: LaKesha Bennett connects through sound and color * By Geoff LoCicero VCU School of Social Work Meet-a-Ram is an occasional VCU News series about the students, faculty, staff and alumni who make Virginia Commonwealth University such a dynamic place to live, work and study. LaKesha Bennett is music to the ears of potential Rams. "Music transcends all boundaries, and it has the   more

RESTON, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2025: * * * Nacha Welcomes Spire as its Newest Nacha Preferred Partner Nacha announced today that Spire is now a Nacha Preferred Partner for ACH Experience/Fraud Monitoring/Open Banking. Spire brings ACH payments directly into everyday commerce through a merchant-branded Pay-by-Bank solution--built on a full-service ACH payments platform--which is accepted at 99% of merchant  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Navarro College Launches First-of-Its-Kind RV Technician Training Program to Meet Growing Workforce Demand * Navarro College, a Texas-based public, comprehensive community college, and RV Technical Institute, the only RV industry-endorsed technician training program, are breaking new ground to launch a first-of-its-kind RV Technician Training Program in Texas to train and cer  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Announces Public Budget Hearing * Agency Requests Comments about Draft Budget ALEXANDRIA, VA (October 20, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration has scheduled a public hearing on its staff draft budget for 2026-2027. The public hearing will be held on November 6, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern at NCUA headquarters in Alexandria, Virgina. NCUA also noticed the budget  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Proposed Rulemaking Takes Further Action to Solidify Removal of Use of Reputation Risk * Reputation Risk Proposed Rule Submitted to Federal Register ALEXANDRIA, VA (October 20, 2025) - Today the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to codify the elimination of reputation risk from its supervisory program. The agency previously  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * New Free Program Launches to Address Rural Pharmacy Shortage, Equip Next Generation of Pharmacy Owners * NEW ORLEANS, La. (Oct. 20, 2025) - The NCPA Foundation today announced the launch of the Rural Pharmacy Ownership Accelerator, a comprehensive 12-month virtual program designed to prepare future pharmacy owners to successfully open and operat  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * President Trump Issues Section 232 Tariffs: 25% On Medium- And Heavy-Duty Vehicles, 10% On Buses Starting November 1 * On Friday, October 17, Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, imposing a 25% tariff on imports of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and related parts as well as a separate 10% on imports of buses. This   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- President Trump issued the following statement on Oct. 19, 2025, on the 244th anniversary of British Gen. Charles Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown, Virginia: * * * America 250: Presidential Message on the 244th Anniversary of General Cornwallis's Surrender at Yorktown On October 19, 1781, the cause of liberty was immortalized on a riverside Virginia field when the Continental Army wrested victory from the arms of the most powerful empire on the face of the Earth--endin  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation posted the following commentary on Oct. 20, 2025: * * * Living with a BRCA mutation: What you need to know about your cancer risk Pink DNA double helix to represent a breast cancer genetic mutation. By Monica Peravali, M.D. Have you undergone genetic testing and learned you have a BRCA gene mutation? If so, you may be worried about what's next. As a board-certified oncologist at Kaiser Permanente, I want people with BRCA mutat  more

VIENNA, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Robyn Tomlin Named Executive Director of the American Press Institute * Arlington, Va. -- The Board of Trustees of the American Press Institute today announced that veteran journalist Robyn Tomlin has been named Executive Director, effective Dec. 1, 2025. Tomlin will lead API's work to accelerate innovation, sustainability and trust in local news. Tomlin joins API after more than  more

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 21 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2025: * * * Sam's Club Drops Meat Supplier After Insider Reports Conscious Birds' Heads Ripped Off Wholesale retail giant Sam's Club--which boasts more than 600 locations throughout the U.S.--has stopped selling chicken from Virginia-based supplier Farmer Focus, PETA has confirmed. The move comes after PETA presented the warehouse club's parent company, Walmart Inc., wit  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Sears Again Refuses to Call on Trump to End GOP Government Shutdown and Stop Firing Virginians * # When asked if she'd call on Trump to negotiate, Sears said "you know, it's a great question" and refuses to answer VIRGINIA - During a new interview on FOX News, Winsome Earle-Sears again refuses to call on Donald Trump to end the GOP government shutdown and stop firing Virginians. Whe  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Senator Roger Wicker Honored with AFA's W. Stuart Symington Award * The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) presented the W. Stuart Symington Award to U.S. Senator Roger Wicker for the most outstanding contribution to national defense by a civilian. The award was jointly presented at Senator Wicker's office by AFA President & CEO Lt. Gen. Burt Field, U  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * SIA Women in Security Forum Launches Sixth Annual CAN DO Challenge to Combat Food Insecurity * WISF Kicks Off the Sixth Annual CAN DO Challenge, Encouraging the Security Industry and Beyond to Overcome Hunger in America This Holiday Season SILVER SPRING, Md.--The Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum (WISF) has officially launched   more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Starbucks Baristas File Brief Urging Supreme Court to Allow President to Remove Rogue Agency Officers * # National Right to Work Foundation-backed federal case for Starbucks employees was first federal case to argue that NLRB officials can't be shielded from the President's oversight Washington, DC (October 20, 2025) - Two Starbucks employees represented by the Nati  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * The summer of cyber: W&M students gain real-world experience in cybersecurity William & Mary students had a number of opportunities this summer to make contributions to the nation's cyber capabilities. * This wasn't your typical game of capture the flag. The version that Camden Good '26 and Atticus Nafziger '26 participated in this summer included a series of challenges involving cybersecurity knowledge an  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Vote Foundation, Arlington, Virginia, has issued a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) expressing opposition to a petition from the America First Legal Foundation. The petition requests the implementation of documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration, a move the nonprofit organization argues would impose unnecessary barriers for U.S. citizens living abroad. The U.S. Vote Foundation, renowned for its commitment to im  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * UVA-led national study finds Montessori preschool boosts learning, cuts costs By Jane Kelly, jak4g@virginia.edu New findings from the University of Virginia show children who attended public Montessori preschool demonstrated better reading ability, executive function, short-term memory and social understanding in kindergarten than children who did not have an early Montessori   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU Board of Visitors to meet in person Oct. 24 * By Mike Porter The Virginia Commonwealth University Board of Visitors will hold an in-person retreat on Oct. 24, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will take place at VA Bio+Tech Park, 800 E. Leigh St. in Richmond. The meeting will be held in open session. The public may view a livestream of the open session videoconference at mssvideo.vcu.edu  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Cadets Learn Equine Body Condition Scoring A furry, long-eared, and somewhat stubborn guest visited Virginia Military Institute's comparative animal nutrition class taught by Maj. Natalie Slone, instructor in the Department of Biology. Fireball, a five-year-old miniature donkey owned by Slone and her family, was brought to class for a demonstration using the Henneke Body Condition Scoring System (BCS  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- The Republican Party of Virginia posted the following news: * * * Pres. Trump Blasts Jay Jones, Tells Voters to Support Lt. Gov. Earle-Sears During a press gaggle with reporters aboard Air Force One, President Donald Trump called out Jay Jones for his violent rhetoric and encouraged Virginia voters to cast their ballots for Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. "I think the Republican candidate is very good, and I think she should win," Pres. Trump said. "The Democrat   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Curious Conversations' podcast: Abhishek Reddy talks about adolescent suicide, screen time, and sleep By Travis Williams Abhishek Reddy joined Virginia Tech's "Curious Conversations" to talk about the impact of screen time and time of day on the suicide risk of adolescents. Reddy shared his recent study that examined these two factors, as well as the medicine used, among a group of adolescents who attempted to o  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Edge in the sky: University to lead conversation about the future of drones By Albert Raboteau The widespread availability and capability of drones has opened up exciting new opportunities in industries ranging from commercial photography to construction. It's also transformed warfare and created new elements to account for in domestic security. Virginia Tech is at the forefront of national conversation about t  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 21 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Physical activity increases total daily energy use, study shows The study shows that active bodies burn more calories throughout the day and don't conserve energy in other areas. By Ethan Sirles The effects of physical activity don't stop when the movement does. In a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Virginia Tech researchers in collaboration with researchers  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 21 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Students help drive new research on global marine debris Graduate and undergraduate students took the lead in reviewing global studies on marine debris, uncovering overlooked sources of ocean trash and pointing toward actionable remedies. By Max Esterhuizen Undergraduate and graduate students took a lead role in a Virginia Tech study that analyzed global research on marine debris, uncovering surprising  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Study sheds light on overdose suicide attempts among youth and what families can do A Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine associate professor's study links nighttime hours, screen use, and easy access to medications to overdose attempts. By Josh Meyer As suicide and overdose attempts among young people rise nationwide, a team from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine is uncovering insights that c  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * The therapeutic farrier returns to teach By Andrew Mann As Jamie Secoura watched the surgical team remove a growth buried deep inside the horse's hoof, she knew this wasn't the kind of case most farriers would ever encounter in routine practice. But here in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, surrounded by veterinarians sharing radiographs and planning therapeutic approaches together, she was seeing the future of  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Applaud Merck Investment in Elkton Vaccine Manufacturing Facility * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded the announcement that Merck will invest $3 billion to expand its Elkton vaccine manufacturing facility. This investment will create between 300 and 500 permanent jobs, in addition to new jobs related to construction to support the expansi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Applaud Merck Investment in Elkton Vaccine Manufacturing Facility * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded the announcement that Merck will invest $3 billion to expand its Elkton vaccine manufacturing facility. This investment will create between 300 and 500 permanent jobs, in addition to new jobs related to construction to support the expansion. "  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Oct. 20 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * West Virginia Wesleyan College Launches 70% First Responder Tuition Discount * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - West Virginia Wesleyan College is proud to announce a special tuition discount for full-time first responders and their partners and children. WVWC benefits greatly from tremendous first responders in our community, and we are honored to provide this program to them along with professio  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 21 (TNSjou) -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Coping with a painful childhood International study shows college students who experienced family dysfunction as children sometimes turn to alcohol to cope with the long-term impacts. By Catherine Tyson College can be a joyful time -- of learning, forming lifelong friendships and having fun. But it's not without its challenges. National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, Oct. 19-25, brings attentio  more