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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Thursday November 06, 2025 ( 69 items )  

2025 Bond Referendum Message from the Superintendent
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * 2025 Bond Referendum Message from the Superintendent * Hello FCPS Community, I am writing to you today to personally thank you - on behalf of our teachers and staff, our students, and the hundreds of thousands of community members who use FCPS schools and facilities each year - for supporting the 2025 Bond Referendum on yesterday's ballot. More than 7 in 10 Fairfax County voters (link is extern  more

Abigail Spanberger Win Signals Major Setback For Women's Privacy, Safety, and Equal Opportunity in Virginia
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Independent Women's Voice, an organization that fights for policy solutions for women, posted the following news release: * * * Abigail Spanberger Win Signals Major Setback For Women's Privacy, Safety, and Equal Opportunity in Virginia RICHMOND, VA -- Following Virginia's gubernatorial election, Independent Women's Voice sounds the alarm on Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger's radical agenda that threatens women's spaces safeguarded under the previous administration.   more

AERIUS Marine Australia to Supply HVAC Systems for Hunter Class Frigates
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * AERIUS Marine Australia to supply HVAC systems for Hunter class frigates AERIUS Marine Australia (AERIUS) will deliver the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems for the first three Hunter class frigates under a contract with BAE Systems Maritime Australia. * The contract will see AERIUS design, manufacture and install three shipsets of HVAC equipment which will control the complete onboard  more

AFP Calls on Senators Padilla and Schiff to End the Longest Government Shutdown in American History
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Calls on Senators Padilla and Schiff to End the Longest Government Shutdown in American History * Los Angeles, CA Today, as the government shutdown becomes the longest in American history, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is calling on Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff to put people over politics and support a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government. C  more

AFP to Cortez Masto & Rosen: American Families Aren't Political Leverage
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP to Cortez Masto & Rosen: American Families Aren't Political Leverage * LAS VEGAS, NV - After weeks of refusing to engage in bipartisan discussions to end the "Schumer Shutdown," the U.S. government shutdown has now reached the longest in history. Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer exclaimed that "Every day gets better for us" in the shutdown, while far-left darling Bernie  more

AFP-GA Calls on Georgia's Senators To Put Aside Partisan Politics and End the Government Shutdown
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-GA Calls on Georgia's Senators To Put Aside Partisan Politics and End the Government Shutdown * Atlanta, GA - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) is calling out Senators Ossoff and Warnock for voting more than a dozen times against a clean funding bill and contributing to the longest government shutdown in history. Democrats are using the American people   more

AFP-NH Calls on Senators Shaheen and Hassan to End the Longest Government Shutdown in History
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NH Calls on Senators Shaheen and Hassan to End the Longest Government Shutdown in History * Concord, NH - Today, as the government shutdown becomes the longest in American history, Americans for Prosperity - New Hampshire (AFP-NH) is calling on Senators Shaheen and Hassan to put people over politics and support a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government.   more

AFP-TN Applauds Knoxville Voters for Rejecting Sales Tax Hike
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-TN Applauds Knoxville Voters for Rejecting Sales Tax Hike * Grassroots coalition effort helps defeat proposal that would have raised $47 million in new taxes Knoxville, TN - Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) applauds Knoxville voters for resoundingly rejecting the proposed half-cent sales tax increase, a measure that would have raised the city's tax rate to  more

All Ten of EMILYs List Endorsed House of Delegates Women Secure Victory, Expanding Control of the Chamber
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * All Ten of EMILYs List Endorsed House of Delegates Women Secure Victory, Expanding Control of the Chamber * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, thanks to EMILYs List's efforts, the Democratic nominee in every single one of the top flip opportunities in the Virginia state House secured victory. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: "Today, Virginia voters sent a clear m  more

AUSA Podcast Highlights Veterans Who Keep Serving
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 5 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * AUSA Podcast Highlights Veterans Who Keep Serving * Veterans whose mission remains helping their fellow veterans and service members will be featured in November as part of the Association of the U.S. Army's "Army Matters" podcast. First up is a podcast featuring retired Lt. Col. Mike Erwin and retired Col. Michael "Sully" Sullivan of Team Red, White and Blue. Whe  more

Beyer Statement On Historic Virginia Elections
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Statement On Historic Virginia Elections * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today issued the following statement on the results of yesterday's general elections in Virginia: "It is hard to overstate the magnitude of Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger's victory yesterday. She won by the largest margin of any Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Virginia since the parties realigned during integration  more

Big 12 Football on TNT this Saturday - Colorado Buffaloes to Visit West Virginia Mountaineers at Noon ET
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Big 12 Football on TNT this Saturday - Colorado Buffaloes to Visit West Virginia Mountaineers at Noon ET * TNT Sports will continue its season-long coverage of Big 12 football with the Colorado Buffaloes visiting the West Virginia Mountaineers on Saturday, Nov. 8, at Noon ET on TNT, truTV and HBO Max presented by Modelo. Pregame coverage presented by   more

Bohemia Interactive Simulations Selected to Provide Synthetic Training Environment for Royal Australian Navy's Hunter Class Frigate-Based Test Site
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * Bohemia Interactive Simulations selected to provide synthetic training environment for Royal Australian Navy's Hunter class frigate-based test site Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim), a wholly owned subsidiary of BAE Systems, Inc., has been awarded a contract to support the Royal Australian Navy's Hunter Class frigate program, providing its Virtual Battlespace (VBS) software as the synthetic test environm  more

Chaco Canyon, Surrounding Landscape Sacred to Cultural, Spiritual, Environmental Heritage of Indigenous Communities
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Nov. 5 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Chaco Canyon, Surrounding Landscape Sacred to Cultural, Spiritual, Environmental Heritage of Indigenous Communities * Santa Fe, N.M. The decision to revisit the moratorium on oil and gas development around the Chaco Culture National Historical Park threatens the spiritual and cultural significance of the landscape and the indispensable, archaeological record inclu  more

Chesapeake Bay Foundation Congratulates Virginia's Next Governor
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Nov. 5 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Chesapeake Bay Foundation Congratulates Virginia's Next Governor * The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) congratulates Virginia Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger and will work with the new administration to ensure clean water progress continues across the Commonwealth. Governor-elect Spanberger will enter office at a pivotal moment for the environment in Virginia. Storms and flooding fueled   more

Compass Call Mission Crew Simulator Approved by U.S. Air Force
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * Compass Call Mission Crew Simulator approved by U.S. Air Force Providing realistic training and mission rehearsal for crews of the EA-37B * BAE Systems' Compass Call Mission Crew Simulator (CCMCS) for the EA-37B electronic attack mission system has been approved for training by the U.S. Air Force and delivered to support interim fielding. The simulator provides realistic training and mission rehearsal for cr  more

Comscore and Polaris I/O Partner to Automate Audience Insights in MarketView for Faster Media Sale
RESTON, Virginia, Nov. 5 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, posted the following news release: * * * Comscore and Polaris I/O Partner to Automate Audience Insights in MarketView for Faster Media Sale * Reston, VA November 5, 2025 \- Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR), a global leader in measuring and analyzing consumer behavior, today announced a partnership with Polaris I/O, a company that offers pipeline as a service solut  more

DCCC Statement on the 2025 Election Results
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on the 2025 Election Results * DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement as voters turned out to reject Republicans' failed agenda and supported Democrats' message of lowering costs, protecting health care, and ensuring free and fair elections: "America's voters stood up and sent a strong message that they are tired of Republicans' broken promises. V  more

DGA Chair-Elect Gov. Beshear: "It was a big night for Democratic governors"
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Chair-Elect Gov. Beshear: "It was a big night for Democratic governors" * Today, incoming chair of the Democratic Governors Association Governor Andy Beshear joined CNN to discuss how the DGA made history by electing Governors-Elect Abigail Spanberger in Virginia and Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey - and how that momentum puts Democrats on offense for our 36 races for governor in 2026. WATCH : "I  more

Digging Deep and Thinking Smart: Caterpillar Brings Heavy Innovation to the CES Keynote Stage
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2025: * * * Digging Deep and Thinking Smart: Caterpillar Brings Heavy Innovation to the CES Keynote Stage CEO Joe Creed introduces the tools for Caterpillar's transition from traditional equipment manufacturer to high-tech innovator * The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announces Joe Creed, Caterpillar CEO, as a keynote speaker at CES 2026, the most powerful tech event in th  more

DNC Congratulates Abigail Spanberger on Her Resounding Victory in Virginia's Gubernatorial Election
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2025: * * * DNC Congratulates Abigail Spanberger on Her Resounding Victory in Virginia's Gubernatorial Election Tonight, Democrat Abigail Spanberger soundly defeated Winsome Earle-Sears, flipping the governor's mansion blue and becoming the first woman governor of Virginia. Throughout her campaign, Governor-elect Spanberger delivered a positive, compelling message, focusing on lowering costs  more

DNC Congratulates Ghazala Hashmi on Her Victory in Virginia's Lieutenant Governor Race
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2025: * * * DNC Congratulates Ghazala Hashmi on Her Victory in Virginia's Lieutenant Governor Race Tonight, Democrat Ghazala Hashmi soundly defeated her far-right Republican opponent, John Reid. Hashmi presented a positive vision for the Commonwealth. She centered her successful campaign on the issues that affect families the most, including how she will work with Governor-elect Spanberger to  more

DNC: Breaking - Democrats Sweep Election Night, Fueling Momentum Going Into 2026 Midterms
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2025: * * * BREAKING: Democrats Sweep Election Night, Fueling Momentum Going Into 2026 Midterms "American voters just delivered a Democratic resurgence. A Republican reckoning. A Blue Sweep." * Tonight, Democrats swept races across the country, from New York City to Virginia and New Jersey to Pennsylvania to California to Georgia to Maine. Democrats won these tough races because we ran stron  more

DNC: On The One-Year Anniversary of His Election, Voters Across the Country Resoundingly Reject Donald Trump
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * On The One-Year Anniversary of His Election, Voters Across the Country Resoundingly Reject Donald Trump Last night, voters in states across the country -- including in the race for New Jersey and Virginia governor -- issued a resounding referendum on Donald Trump and Republicans for selling out everyday Americans in order to rig the system for billionaires. Democrats swept races up and down the b  more

DNC: Republicans Can't Accept Their Resounding Election Loss
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Can't Accept Their Resounding Election Loss Last night's elections sent a loud message to Republicans: Voters are sick and tired of being sold out so that Donald Trump and his billionaire donors can make an extra buck -- but this morning, Republicans are burying their heads in the sand. Speaker Mike Johnson proclaimed, "I don't think the loss last night was any reflection about Repu  more

DNC: Trump to Campaign in New Jersey and Virginia, as Voters Face Massive Inflation and Skyrocketing Health Care Premiums
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * Trump to Campaign in New Jersey and Virginia, as Voters Face Massive Inflation and Skyrocketing Health Care Premiums Tonight, Donald Trump is set to hold telerallies in New Jersey and Virginia for his MAGA loyalists Jack Ciattarelli and Winsome Earle-Sears ahead of tomorrow's elections. Both Ciattarelli and Earle-Sears continue to defend Trump's disastrous economic policies that have led to soarin  more

FCPS Students Earn AP Capstone Diploma and AP Seminar and Research Certificates for 2024-25 School Year
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS Students Earn AP Capstone Diploma and AP Seminar and Research Certificates for 2024-25 School Year * 187 FCPS students earned the Advanced Placement (AP) (r) Capstone Diploma and 22 students earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate(tm) during the 2024-25 school year. AP Capstone(tm) is a diploma program from the College Board based on two year-long AP courses: AP Seminar and AP Resea  more

FCPS This Week - November 2, 2025
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS This Week - November 2, 2025 * Fifth grade students work in the courtyard at Waynewood Elementary School. 2025 School Bond Referendum Passes! Thank you, Fairfax citizens, for supporting the 2025 Bond Referendum. Roughly 7 out of 10 of those voting in the election yesterday supported the $460 million bond referendum. This continues a long history of supporting FCPS through critical inv  more

Fuse at Mason Square Recognized for Environmental Impact and Sustainable Design
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Fuse at Mason Square recognized for environmental impact and sustainable design By John Hollis George Mason University's Fuse at Mason Square was among the projects cited when Edgemoor Infrastructure and Real Estate received national recognition for industry leadership and sustainable development. The 345,000-square-foot digital innovation hub, where a celebration was held in late September to introduce th  more

GIFFORDS celebrates gun safety trifecta in Virginia
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * GIFFORDS celebrates gun safety trifecta in Virginia * WASHINGTON Today, GIFFORDS PAC, the gun safety organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, celebrated the election of Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger and Democratic victories in the House of Delegates that paved the way to a held majority in the chamber. With the  more

ICYMI: In Final Stretch, DNC Chair Ken Martin Barnstorms Across PA, NJ, and VA to Campaign for Democrats
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: In Final Stretch, DNC Chair Ken Martin Barnstorms Across PA, NJ, and VA to Campaign for Democrats With only a week left until Election Day, DNC Chair Ken Martin hit the road to barnstorm across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia to turbocharge get-out-to-vote organizing efforts ahead of Democrats' key races. Starting in Pennsylvania, Chair Martin traveled from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia  more

ICYMI: Majority Leader Steve Scalise, AFP Call on Dems to End Shutdown in Tele-Town Hall
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Majority Leader Steve Scalise, AFP Call on Dems to End Shutdown in Tele-Town Hall * Baton Rouge, LA - Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) hosted U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (LA-01) for a tele-town hall with constituents to discuss the ongoing federal government shutdown and its impact on Louisiana families. During the discussion, Le  more

ICYMI: Winsome Earle-Sears "This Is Why I Want Virginia's Vote For Governor"
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- The Republican Party of Virginia posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: WINSOME EARLE-SEARS: "This is why I want Virginia's vote for governor" When my father came to America from Jamaica, he had just $1.75 in his pocket. What he carried with him was not wealth or influence, but faith, discipline and common sense. He believed that through education and hard work, anything is possible in America. His story is my story, and it is the story of Virginia. It is about  more

Kaine Statement on Supreme Court Hearing Arguments on Cases Challenging Trump's Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Supreme Court Hearing Arguments on Cases Challenging Trump's Tariffs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following statement ahead of the Supreme Court's first day of hearing oral arguments in cases challenging President Donald Trump's authority to impose broad-based tariffs on goods imported into the United States: "The Constitution gives Congres  more

Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History: Senate Democrats Continue to Block - LIBRE
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following statement on Nov. 5, 2025: * * * Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History: Senate Democrats Continue to Block: LIBRE Today marks a grim milestone for the American people: as of November 5, 2025, the federal government shutdown has entered its 35th day officially the longest in U.S. history. The responsibility for this unacceptable outcome lies squarely with Senate Democrats, who have repeatedly voted against the House-pas  more

Media Tip Sheet: History Made in New York, California, and Virginia as Democrats Sweep 2025 Elections
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: History Made in New York, California, and Virginia as Democrats Sweep 2025 Elections * WASHINGTON (November 5, 2025)- It was a successful night for Democrats across the country as many candidates secured major victories resulting in a positive outlook going into next year's midterm elections. History was as Virginia candidate Abigail Spanberger became the first female governor in the state. Z  more

MEMO: Electricity Bills: The Kitchen Table Issue Driving Dem Wins in 2025 and Beyond
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * MEMO: Electricity Bills: The Kitchen Table Issue Driving Dem Wins in 2025 and Beyond * TO: Interested Parties FR: Sara Schreiber, SVP of Campaigns, League of Conservation Voters RE: Electricity Bills: The Kitchen Table Issue Driving Dem Wins in 2025 and Beyond Decisive victories for Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey, Abigail Spanberger in Virginia, and Democratic candid  more

Myth VS. Reality: Legislative Sponsor
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 5 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Myth VS. Reality: Legislative Sponsor * MYTH: When the sponsor of a piece of legislation passes away, the bill is terminated and must be reintroduced. REALITY: When the sponsor of a bill passes away, the bill remains and retains all its current cosponsors. Often, another member of Congress will take over sponsorship of t  more

NCPA and Arkansas Pharmacists Join Legal Fight to Preserve Law Barring Companies from Operating PBMs and Pharmacies in the State
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 5 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * NCPA and Arkansas Pharmacists Join Legal Fight to Preserve Law Barring Companies from Operating PBMs and Pharmacies in the State * ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Nov. 5, 2025) - The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) and the Arkansas Pharmacists Association (APA) today filed a legal brief in the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals defending a landmark   more

Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation Donates $50,000 to Help Fight Hunger in West Virginia
IRVING, Texas, Nov. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation Donates $50,000 to Help Fight Hunger in West Virginia * Nexstar to Assist Organizations Helping Those Affected by SNAP Funding Issues IRVING, TX (November 5, 2025) The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation today announced it would contribute $25,000 each to two of West Virginia's largest food banks, the Mountaineer   more

November Issues of APA Journals Feature New Research on Predictors of Alcohol Use Disorder; Youth Mental Health, Suicide Risk and Treatment; and More
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release: * * * November Issues of APA Journals Feature New Research on Predictors of Alcohol Use Disorder; Youth Mental Health, Suicide Risk and Treatment; and More Washington, D.C. -- The latest issues of three American Psychiatric Association journals (The American Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Services and Focus) are now available online. American Journal of Psychiatry The November  more

OPM Announces Digital-Only Open Season for 2026 "and Beyond"
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 4 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * OPM Announces Digital-Only Open Season for 2026 "and Beyond" * The following email was sent from the Office of Personnel Management on Monday, November 3, to Open Season email recipients: OPM Goes Digital: Beginning 2026 and beyond, OPM will only announce "Open Season" via [ www.OPM.gov]www.OPM.gov and other digital form  more

People For the American Way Celebrates Historic Victories on Election Night 2025
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 [Category: Political] -- People for the American Way posted the following news release: * * * People For the American Way Celebrates Historic Victories on Election Night 2025 * Washington, DC - Following a series of Democratic victories across the country, including the election of Zohran Mamdani for Mayor of New York City, Mikie Sherrill for Governor of New Jersey, Abigail Spanberger for Governor of Virginia, as well as the passing of Proposition 50 in California, People   more

President Trump Signs Executive Orders Modifying China's Fentanyl Tariffs And Reciprocal Tariffs
HERNDON, Virginia, Nov. 5 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * President Trump Signs Executive Orders Modifying China's Fentanyl Tariffs And Reciprocal Tariffs * On Tuesday, November 4, President Trump issued two executive orders implementing commitments between the United States and China. The two executive orders formally implement the agreements outlined in a White House Fact Sheet, which summarizes outcomes from last week's meeting be  more

Reproductive Freedom for All Celebrates a Reproductive Freedom Majority in the Virginia House of Delegates
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Celebrates a Reproductive Freedom Majority in the Virginia House of Delegates * Today, voters cemented a reproductive freedom majority in the Virginia House of Delegates. This news, alongside Abigail Spanberger's victory in the gubernatorial race, confirms a reproductive freedom trifecta in the House, Senate and  more

Reproductive Freedom for All Celebrates Historic Commonwealth Trifecta Victory in Virginia
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Celebrates Historic Commonwealth Trifecta Victory in Virginia * Today, Virginia voters elected a reproductive freedom trifecta in Virginia, securing majorities in the House of Delegates and electing Abigail Spanberger as governor, Ghazala Hashmi as lieutenant governor, and Jay Jones as attorney general. This mar  more

Reproductive Freedom for All Celebrates Jay Jones' Victory in Virginia Attorney General's Race
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Celebrates Jay Jones' Victory in Virginia Attorney General's Race * Today, Virginia voters elected Jay Jones as the commonwealth's next attorney general. He will be making history as Virginia's first Black attorney general. Since the fall of Roe v. Wade, abortion access has been decimated in Southern states, lea  more

Security Industry Association Announces 2025 SIA RISE Scholarship Awardees
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 5 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Announces 2025 SIA RISE Scholarship Awardees * Twenty-three security industry professionals will receive $3,000 scholarships to be used toward continuing education, repayment of student loan debt and professional development. SILVER SPRING, Md.The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named 23 recipients for this year's SI  more

SEIU's Verrett: Tonight's Pro-worker Victories Just the Beginning of What's Coming in 2026
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Service Employees International Union issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2025: * * * SEIU's Verrett: Tonight's pro-worker victories just the beginning of what's coming in 2026 Service Employees International Union President April Verrett issued the following statement celebrating key wins for working people in Tuesday's elections, including a clean sweep in statewide Virginia elections: "Across the country, working people spoke loud and clear tonight, and   more

Sierra Club Statement on Early Results of 2025 Elections
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Sierra Club Statement on Early Results of 2025 Elections * Washington, DC - Ballots are still being counted, but early returns show Sierra Club-endorsed candidates have won critical races across multiple states, including high profile Gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey, the New York City Mayoral race, Georgia's Public Service Commission races, and more. Rising utility costs an  more

Skills That Travel: RV Industry Surges Recruitment Of Veteran Mechanics
HERNDON, Virginia, Nov. 5 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Skills That Travel: RV Industry Surges Recruitment Of Veteran Mechanics * Recreational vehicles remain popular options for travel and the mobile lifestyle. But a shortage of RV service technicians continues across the U.S. as skilled mechanics age out, and few trained workers are available to fill those gaps. To help meet the demand for technicians skilled in repair, mainten  more

Steele Chapter Honors 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 5 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Steele Chapter Honors 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year * AFA's D.W. Steele Sr. Chapter hosted its "Salute to Service" event on September 23, a continuation of AFA's formal recognition of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year at the Air, Space & Cyber Conference. The event provided an informal and inspiring opportunity for the 12 enlisted honorees and th  more

Texas Voters Deliver Major Taxpayer Victories on Tuesday
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * Texas Voters Deliver Major Taxpayer Victories on Tuesday In contrast to the results out of New Jersey, New York City, and Virginia, the 2025 elections provided much for taxpayers to celebrate in Texas. Voters in Texas, one of the eight no-income-tax states, enacted three new constitutional taxpayer safeguards on Tuesday that will make the Lone Star State an even more attractive place than it already is to li  more

The Message Is Clear: Clean Energy Wins at the Ballot Box
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * The Message Is Clear: Clean Energy Wins at the Ballot Box Advanced Energy United congratulates the Governors-Elect of New Jersey and Virginia *  In a clear signal to policymakers nationwide, voters in Virginia and New Jersey have elected governors who ran on clean energy solutions to tackle rising costs and strengthen grid reliability. Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger and Governor-e  more

UC Expert Weighs in on Local, National Election Results
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 6 -- The University of Cincinnati issued the following news: * * * UC expert weighs in on local, national election results UC political science professor shares his analysis with local news media after Election Day By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu Local news media turned to a University of Cincinnati expert for analysis of the general election that saw some Democratic gains in states like New Jersey and Virginia. UC College of Arts and Sciences  more

UMW Hosts Statewide Conference Recognizing Undergraduate Research
FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Hosts Statewide Conference Recognizing Undergraduate Research By Lisa Chinn Marvashti For University of Mary Washington junior Mohammad Ali Hassan, Saturday's presentation was personal. Standing in front of a poster representing his work in the lab, the biology major spoke of his family's experience with two different types of aggressive cancer. Hassan's research employs mice to test t  more

University of Richmond Students Launch New Canned Coffee Brand Developed in Classroom
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * University of Richmond Students Launch New Canned Coffee Brand Developed in Classroom UR's Bench Top Innovations Program Immerses Students in Entrepreneurship and Innovation * University of Richmond students recently competed in the fifth annual Bench Top Innovations Great Bake Off, where four teams of students demoed and pitched canned coffee and tea beverages developed in the classroom. The  more

UVA Law School: Professor Finds Floor Brokers Skew Stock Market Prices
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- The University of Virginia's School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Finds Floor Brokers Skew Stock Market Prices Edwin Hu's Analysis Uncovers Inefficiencies in NYSE Closing Auctions By Cooper Allen While these moments may make for gripping cinema, a new study from Professor Edwin Hu of the University of Virginia School of Law finds that these auctions can make closing stock prices less efficient. Floor brokers -- "an iconic part of New  more

VCU soccer star Moussa Ndiaye is made for the moment
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU soccer star Moussa Ndiaye is made for the moment * By Sian Wilkerson Growing up, Moussa Ndiaye had a lot of catching up to do. With five older brothers and four older sisters, the Virginia Commonwealth University men's soccer star spent his childhood in his hometown in Senegal just trying to keep up. Ndiaye, a fourth-year sociology major in the College of Humanities and Sciences who ancho  more

VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: 13 Moms Demand Action Volunteers Elected to Virginia General Assembly as Gun Sense Majority Grows in House Moms Demand Action Volunteers Represent 20% of Historic House Democratic Majority
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: 13 Moms Demand Action Volunteers Elected to Virginia General Assembly as Gun Sense Majority Grows in House Moms Demand Action Volunteers Represent 20% of Historic House Democratic Majority * Everytown Invested $400k in Key State Legislative Battleground Districts, Running Digital Ads Highlighting MAGA Opposition to Common-Sense Gun Safety Laws WASHINGTON To  more

Virginia Tech: Brain Pathway May Fuel Both Aggression, Self-harm
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 6 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Brain pathway may fuel both aggression, self-harm A new Virginia Tech study shows that two behaviors -- aggression and self-harm -- can arise from a shared biological mechanism in how the brain processes pain, particularly in individuals exposed to early-life trauma. By Matt Chittum Aggression and self-harm often both occur in individuals with a history of early-life trauma -- a connection that has larg  more

Virginia Tech: Omar Hashash Explores What's Next in Wireless Communications and AI
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Omar Hashash explores what's next in wireless communications and AI By Cathy Grimes Omar Hashash is known for his upbeat, happy attitude, whether in the research lab or out with friends. He loves discovering new places and new ideas, and he relishes tackling questions and challenges associated with his research in Virginia Tech's electrical and computer engineering program based in Alexandria. "People tell me, '  more

Virginia Tech: Researcher Targets Invasive Tree of Heaven and the Pest That Depends on It
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following Q&A on Nov. 5, 2025, with Carrie Fearer, assistant professor of forest pathology in the College of Natural Resources and Environment: * * * Researcher targets invasive tree of heaven and the pest that depends on it As the invasive spotted lanternfly continues to spread through Virginia, one Virginia Tech scientist says fighting the insect's favorite tree may be the key to slowing the growth of both. Carrie Fearer, an assistant  more

Virginia Tech: Transit Center Fuels Record Ridership, Improved Service
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Transit Center fuels record ridership, improved service By Linda Hazelwood The Transit Center at Virginia Tech is proving to be a success story for campus mobility, with ridership and service improvements setting new records since the redesigned Blacksburg Transit service launched in June 2024. The opening of the Transit Center marked the first major redesign of Blacksburg Transit's service on the Blacksburg cam  more

Virginia Tech: Weightlifting Beats Running for Blood Sugar Control, Researchers Find
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 6 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Weightlifting beats running for blood sugar control, researchers find Virginia Tech scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute show that resistance training outperforms endurance exercise in improving insulin sensitivity in obesity and Type 2 diabetes models. By Leigh Anne Kelley Running may help burn calories, but when it comes to preventing diabetes and obesity, pumping iron might have the  more

Warner Issues Statement Ahead of Supreme Court Arguments in Tariff Case
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Issues Statement Ahead of Supreme Court Arguments in Tariff Case * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement ahead of oral arguments in Learning Resources v. Trump, in which the Supreme Court will determine whether President Trump can continue to wield sweeping, unilateral authority to raise taxes on imported goods: "Donald Trump's reckless tariff policies a  more

Warner, Hawley to Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Track Number of Jobs Lost to AI
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Hawley to Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Track Number of Jobs Lost to AI * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) announced they will introduce the AI-Related Job Impacts Clarity Act. This legislation would require major companies and federal agencies to report AI related layoffs to the Department of Labor to be compiled into a publicly available repor  more

William & Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science: Virginia Shellfish Aquaculture Surpasses Pre-pandemic Levels, Report Shows
GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, Nov. 6 (TNSrpt) -- William and Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * Virginia shellfish aquaculture surpasses pre-pandemic levels, report shows By Joseph Caterine The market for farmed shellfish in Virginia has grown dramatically in the past five years, according to the latest industry report from William & Mary's Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & VIMS. Survey responses from oyster and clam farmers show collective   more

Winners of the ASTRO-AstraZeneca Small Cell Lung Cancer Therapy Challenge Announced
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release: * * * Winners of the ASTRO-AstraZeneca small cell lung cancer therapy challenge announced Researchers seek new ways to treat limited-stage SCLC by combining immunotherapy and advanced radiation techniques * The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) recently announced the three winning research proposals for the 2025 ASTRO-AstraZeneca Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) Therapy C  more