WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), Alexandria, Virginia, and Advance CTE, Silver Spring, Maryland, two organizations focused on developing career education programs, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the proposed Secretary's Supplemental Priority and Definitions on Meaningful Learning Opportunities. The associations express strong support for the Department's initiative to utilize discretionary gran  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Applauds EPA's New Proposed Waters of the United States Rule That Will Help Unleash Prosperity * ARLINGTON, VA - Americans for Prosperity (AFP) commends the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) for their proposed update to the definition of "Waters of the United States," (WOTUS), continuing the Trump admi  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Montana Launches Campaign Recognizing Lawmakers, Holding Obstructions Accountable for Key Votes in Helena * BOZEMAN, MT Today, Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP-MT) launched its accountability campaign promoting good policy and holding policymakers accountable when they undermine core principles of limited government, individual freedom, and fiscal responsibility  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Appalachian Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: * * * Appalachian Power to host open house for transmission upgrades in Pulaski, Montgomery and Floyd counties ROANOKE, Va., Nov. 17, 2025 - Appalachian Power Company (APCo) representatives are upgrading the transmission system in Pulaski, Montgomery and Floyd counties as part of the Claytor - Floyd Transmission Line Rebuild Project. The project team plans to host tw  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission issued the following news release: * * * ASMFC Schedules Educational Webinars for Delaware Bay Horseshoe Crab Management Stakeholder Process The Commission's Horseshoe Crab Management Board is convening a stakeholder engagement process to inform revisions to the Delaware Bay Horseshoe Crab Adaptive Resource Management (ARM) Framework, including a series of three educational webinars and an in-person stakeholder wo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Biological Products Industry Alliance (BPIA), Oakton, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) ahead of its 2025 Fall Meeting emphasizing the importance of preserving the current listings of inert ingredients under the National Organic Program. The BPIA, representing over 175 member companies involved in biological solutions, including biopesticides, biostimulants, and biofertilizers, asserts that these listings are  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Bipartisan House Group Urges Senate Leaders to Include the House in Negotiations to Address Rising Health Care Costs * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, a bipartisan group of 30 House Republicans and Democrats sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urging them to include House members in negotiations ahead of the promised health care vote in December to address the  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2025: * * * Capito Applauds Trump Administration's Proposed Rule to Update WOTUS Definition Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, applauded the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) announcement of a proposed rule to modify the defini  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release: * * * CFA Institute Equips the Investment Sector to Navigate AI Developments New report presents practical examples of how to responsibly adopt AI applications * Responding to the rapid uptake of artificial intelligence in the investment sector, CFA Institute today announced the release of AI in Asset Management: Tools, Applications, and Frontiers, a compre  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moore Introduces Bill to Expand CBP's Advanced Training Facility in Harpers Ferry * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Riley M. Moore introduced new legislation authorizing a land transfer between U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the National Park Service (NPS), enabling a long-awaited expansion of the CBP Advanced Training Center (ATC) in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 17 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Spending Rises 0.2 Percent In August As Residential Gains Outweigh Decreases Among Nonresidential Segments * Mon, 11/17/2025 - 13:20 Delayed Construction Spending Data Shows Impacts of Economic Uncertainty on Demand for Construction Following the Government Shutdown, Tariff Threats, and a Shrinking Labor Market Construction spending incr  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Nov. 17 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * DHA senior enlisted leader emphasizes positive attitude * "Make your career, your career," Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tanya Johnson, Defense Health Agency's senior enlisted leader, said to a roomful of airmen who were attending the Frontline Supervisors Course at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center in Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Sept. 30. Johnson participated in a panel of senior en  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Nov. 17 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * EPA Rule Further Slashes Clean Water Act Protections for Streams, Wetlands * WASHINGTON, D.C. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's draft rule narrowing the scope of the Clean Water Act will protect fewer streams and wetlands from pollution and destruction than at any point since the law's passage in 1972. The proposed rule goes further than required by a 20  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Nov. 17 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * ESPN Recognizes Special Olympics Excellence at Bush Hill Elementary School * Bush Hill Elementary School in Alexandria is celebrating a banner year. The school has been named to the 2025 ESPN Honor Roll for its exemplary and inclusive Unified Special Olympics programming. The distinction comes as Bush Hill is named a Special Olympics Unified Champion School (link is external) for the second time  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Faculty spotlight: UVA professor helps students understand how the world works By Zeina Mohammed, spr2jm@virginia.edu When Chris Neu first arrived on the University of Virginia's Grounds, he had never taught a course. Seventeen years later, he's a tenured professor exploring the universe's "biggest mysteries." A professor in UVA's Department of Physics, Neu said it took years to devel  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on Inmate Attack of VA Department of Corrections Officers * The Virginia Department of Corrections has announced that this morning an attack on corrections officers occurred at River North Correctional Center in Independence, Virginia. As a result of the attack, one officer reportedly has died, and a second officer was transported for outside medical treatment. Following thi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Hegseth: DARPA at Heart of America's Strategic Advantage * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 14 just a short drive from the Pentagon. DARPA and industry experts put the secretary in front of two large television screens: one showing a live feed of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter sitting on a runway more than 250 miles away in Stratf  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton and Calm Partner with Paige DeSorbo to Debut New Sleep Story Recorded at Waldorf Astoria New York The first ever Calm Sleep Story recorded in a hotel suite celebrates the art of rest at one of the world's most iconic addresses * Hilton, Calm and Paige DeSorbo have created a first-of-its-kind Calm Sleep Story recorded in a hotel suite at the legendary Waldorf Astoria New York. * Paige DeSo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on Nov. 17, 2025, at a hearing on energy, D.C. reforms and denouncing socialism: * * * As prepared for delivery: Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. We have a lot of business to catch up on given that the Schumer Shutdown has concluded. Today, the Rules Committee i  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * IG: Medical Troops Need More Combat Care Experience * Military doctors and nurses need more hands-on patient care experience to care for troops in combat and discourage them from leaving the service because of a lack of training opportunities, according to a Pentagon inspector general report. "Across the Military Departments... medical personnel we interviewed stat  more

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * JMU earns national innovation and economic prosperity designation In recognition of its strong commitment to economic engagement, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) has designated James Madison University as an Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) University. The national designation recognizes public universities that collaborate with public and private sector partners i  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 17 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Less is more: New VCU study shows giving workers less autonomy improves their creativity * By Leila Ugincius Virginia Commonwealth University researchers are rethinking the "think outside the box" mentality when it comes to creativity. Recently published research from the VCU School of Business shows that giving employees less freedom over their decisions can actually improve creativity. Specif  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Mars unwraps holiday cheer with seasonal treats from M&M'S(R) and TWIX(R) * M&M'S(R) is making the season merry and bright with the new M&M'S Winter Blend and the return of the beloved M&M'S Holiday Blend. * Mars is leaning into fan-favorite shapes to ring in the holiday season with new TWIX(R) Snowmen, new LIFE SAVERS(R) Gummies Holiday Shapes,   more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Nov. 17 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Marshall expands Direct Admit Program to Lincoln County * Marshall University is expanding its Direct Admit Program to include Lincoln County, continuing its mission to make higher education more accessible by reducing barriers to college admission. The partnership officially launches Monday, Nov. 17, and ensures that every senior at Lincoln County High School will receive direct admission to  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan, Kiggans and Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Designate November as Prematurity Awareness Month * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswomen Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Jennifer Kiggans (VA-02) and Robin Kelly (IL-02) introduced H.Res. 877, a bipartisan resolution to recognize November as Prematurity Awareness Month. Preterm birth poses severe health risks to mothers and the  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 17 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Most people do not feel free to leave a police interrogation room, VCU research finds * By Madeline Reinsel Criminal suspects may feel unable to leave an interrogation room after only three minutes of questioning, according to new Virginia Commonwealth University research. Hayley Cleary, Ph.D., a professor of criminal justice in VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, l  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO), Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) in response to the agency's request for information regarding pooled employer plans (PEPs). NAPEO, which represents the professional employer organization (PEO) industry, emphasizes the necessity of enhancing retirement plan access for small businesses, a crucial segment of the U.S. economy. In its lette  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release: * * * NetChoice Sues Virginia to Stop Free Speech Limits Online * ALEXANDRIA, Va.Today, NetChoice sued Virginia to stop a new law that, if implemented, would place unlawful barriers on how and when all Virginians can access free speech online, increase cybersecurity threats to families and usurp pa  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The Vision Council posted the following news release: * * * New Research from The Vision Council Reveals Q3 Vision Care Spending and Behavior Trends * Alexandria, VA - November 17, 2025 - The Vision Council today released Consumer inSights Q3 2025, its latest research examining consumer attitudes and behaviors related to vision correction, managed vision care, eye exams, prescription eyewear, reading glasses, and non-prescription sungl  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Nov. 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * President Trump Unveils New Trade Frameworks and Strengthens South Korea Deal * On Thursday, November 13, the United States announced frameworks for agreements on reciprocal trade with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala, as well as with Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The United States and South Korea also reaffirmed the Korea Strategic Trade and Investment Deal in  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 17 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * Procurement and Contracting Leader Joins AIA as Senior Director * Arlington, VA - The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) today announced Patrick Walsh, an expert in procurement and government acquisition policy, has joined the organization as the Senior Director of Procurement Policy. "The way in which our industry conducts business with the U.S. governmen  more

RADFORD, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * "Play off the front foot": Financial advisor Bill McNulty '91 shared straight talk, life lessons with students By Neil Harvey, nmharvey@radford.edu Today, Bill McNulty '91 is a senior vice president with Morgan Stanley and a financial advisor with more than three decades of experience in fields like portfolio management, wealth and estate strategies and asset allocation. And as you read that introduct  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Nov. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara supports mobile mental health emergency teams in Hampton, Virginia * Jasmine Blow lay on the pavement outside an elementary school, talking to a young boy hiding under a car. "His mom was supposed to pick him up at 1 p.m., but it was 1:30 p.m. He had autism and he didn't want to come out from under the car," said Blow, a mobile crisis clinician with the Hampton CARES team and a  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 17 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * State agriculture departments laud proposed "Waters of the United States" rule * With today's release of their revised 'Waters of the U.S.' rule, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers have duly recognized states' expertise in managing and protecting local land and water resources. "N  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Nov. 17 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections * Hello Team FCPS, Well, what a blustery weekend and start to our work week!! Wow, it has felt like I have been in the middle of the Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day movie for the last several days ;>)!! I think it was Piglet that barely hung on to the kite strings... At least we have been able to traverse the recent weather without major incident in our  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Trucking Cares Donates Nearly $100,000 in 2025 * Nov 17, 2025 Washington The American Trucking Associations' Trucking Cares Foundation announced that it donated nearly $100,000 for a wide variety of charitable causes in 2025, from supporting truck drivers and disaster relief to combatting human trafficking. "The extraordinary generosity and steadfast comm  more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news on Nov. 17, 2025: * * * University of Lynchburg hosts American Society for Microbiology conference The University of Lynchburg hosted the Virginia chapter of the American Society for Microbiology on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8, in Schewel Hall. It's the first time the event has been held at Lynchburg since 2011. The ASM is described on its website as "one of the largest professional life science organiza  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * Student Instructors Strengthen Community Readiness Through Stop the Bleed VCOM-Carolinas has continued its commitment to community service and hands-on medical education through its ongoing participation in the American College of Surgeons' Stop the Bleed program. The nationally recognized course teaches simple, effective steps to control life-threatening bleeding, a critical sk  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 17 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU, city of Richmond adjust four intersections in traffic safety pilot program * By Jake Burns VCU Police Virginia Commonwealth University, in partnership with the city of Richmond's Department of Public Works, has launched a quick-build pilot program at four intersections on VCU's campuses to improve intersection safety through left-turn hardening measures. The traffic calming measure us  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech National Security Institute team wins outstanding research award By Isabella Rossi Leveraging artificial intelligence to detect evolving cyber attacks recently earned international honors for a team of Virginia Tech National Security Institute (VTNSI) researchers. Their project, "Automated Cyber-Attack Detection and Mitigation under Non-Stationarity using Operating Envelopes," used transfer learn  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Robin Queen talks about knee injuries and recovery By Travis Williams Robin Queen joined Virginia Tech's "Curious Conversations" to talk about the nature of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in knees. She shared insights about the common mechanisms of injury, the impact of age and gender, and the importance of recovery and prevention strategies. She also provided some gen  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * How long you use your Christmas tree determines what you should buy By Max Esterhuizen When deciding between a real or artificial Christmas tree, how long you keep it makes all the difference, according to Virginia Tech sustainability expert Jennifer Russell. Research shows that an artificial tree must be reused for seven to ten years to have a lower overall environmental impact than buying a new real tree each  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginians with diabetes make strides through Virginia Cooperative Extension program Balanced Living with Diabetes helps participants take control of their health through nutrition, exercise, and goal setting. By Christie Culliton When Audrey Hall's doctor told her she was prediabetic, she didn't think much of it -- until she learned what was at stake. "I didn't take it seriously," Hall said. "I didn't know pe  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 17 [Category: Medical] -- VCU Health, an academic medical center on the forefront of health care, providing patients with treatments and medical technology available, issued the following news release: * * * Virtual reality program reduces aggression and conduct problems in youth, VCU study finds * By Olivia Trani A mental health intervention that uses virtual reality to teach social-emotional learning skills to youth has been shown to reduce conduct problems, aggr  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 17 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * William & Mary remains No. 1 public university for study abroad * The following story originally appeared on the website for the Reves Center for International Studies. - Ed. William & Mary is once again the top-ranked public university in the nation for study-abroad participation, a ranking it has attained 12 times over the last 17 years. The ranking was reported in the Open Doors 2025 Report on Interna  more

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- William and Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following Q&A on Nov. 17, 20225, by Ethan Smith with Rom Lipcius, Batten School professor and coordinator of the Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey: * * * Answering your questions about the blue crab population status Batten School Professor Rom Lipcius, VIMS coordinator of the Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey, addresses recent population changes * The annual Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey, a  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 17 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * 'A potent combination' * The following excerpt is from a story that originally appeared in the fall 2025 issue of the W&M Alumni Magazine. - Ed. Artificial intelligence is swiftly reshaping how people worldwide live, learn, work and solve problems. Greater efficiency in business and government, faster service for customers, advancements in medical treatment and accelerated research to solve global challeng  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Wolf and Associates Inc., New Castle, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) outlining key recommendations to strengthen organic standards and practices. The letter emphasizes the importance of the National List as a critical toolbox for organic producers, aiming to enhance both accessibility and competitiveness within the organic sector. The organization expressed gratitude for the ongoing  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Nov. 18 -- West Virginia University issued the following news: * * * WVU Hub director reflects on 10 years of helping students succeed When the West Virginia University Hub opened its doors in November 2015, George Yanchak was already there -- probably with a to-do list in hand -- waiting to welcome students. He'd started just 15 days earlier and has never really stopped moving since then. "It was the right time and the right place," Yanchak said. "I'd worked with  more

YORK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- York College of Pennsylvania issued the following news on Nov. 17, 2025: * * * York College Hosts Largest Open House Since 2017, Welcomes Record-Breaking Interest from Prospective Students York College of Pennsylvania welcomed its highest registration numbers and highest attended Open House since 2017 on Saturday, November 15, drawing 293 prospective students and a total of 806 attendees including guests. Families traveled to campus from eight states: Connectic  more