FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Key Center SBTS is a Tireless Advocate for her Students * This National Educational Support Professionals Day, we're shining a spotlight on one of our truly outstanding team members: Beth Curtis, school-based technology specialist (SBTS) at Key Center School. Beth's unwavering commitment, leadership, and boundless energy exemplify the critical role our school based staff members play in making F  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * A graduate program for future biomedical research leaders * For most of her life, Reese Dunkenberger's world revolved around the pool. Growing up in Elliston, she spent countless hours commuting to nearby Roanoke for swim practice and competitions. The sport would carry her to Tulane University in Louisiana, where she studied anthropology and cognitive studies and swam c  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Applauds Administration's Effort to Begin to Unwind the Federal Government's Power Over Education * WASHINGTON, DC - Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today commended the administration's announcement of its first step to move control out of the Department of Education and begin the long process of dismantling the one-size-fits-all Washington- approach to our education   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-SC Releases Legislative Scorecard at Midpoint of 2025-2026 Session * Columbia, SC - Today, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) released its legislative scorecard highlighting how state lawmakers voted on policies tied to AFP-SC's South Carolina Freedom Initiative during the first half of South Carolina's 2025-2026 legislative session. South Carolina's Ge  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education concerning proposed changes to the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind (IL-OIB) program report. AFB's letter emphasizes the importance of transparent and comprehensive data collection for assessing the effectiveness of the program that serves older adults who are blind or have low vision. In its communicati  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), Falls Church, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) emphasizing the need for regulatory clarity and enhanced worker protections amidst ongoing deregulatory efforts. AIHA represents professionals dedicated to occupational safety and health, and their comments address concerns related to several open rulemakings and interpretive p  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems, Boeing and Saab to Collaborate on Next-Gen Pilot Training BAE Systems, Boeing and Saab have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on the UK Royal Air Force fast-jet trainer programme, leveraging T-7 as the core of the training system and creating a path for the three companies to support future international pilot training opportunities. The companies will collaborate on a training system, in  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer, Zinke Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Deadly Roadway Collisions and Expand Wildlife Migration Crossings * Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA) and Ryan Zinke (R-MT) today introduced the Wildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Act to make permanent the U.S. Department of Transportation's Wildlife Crossings Program and authorize funding through 2031. The Wildlife Crossings Program is a compe  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., McLean, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) asserting the urgency for regulatory reform on artificial intelligence (AI) to foster innovation and enhance national security. The letter, dated Oct. 27, outlines recommendations aimed at overcoming existing barriers that impede the effective deployment of AI technologies by federal agencies. Booz Allen emphasizes the critical importance  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Applauds Toyota's $453 Million Investment in Buffalo, W.Va. Manufacturing Plant * To view Chairman Capito's response to Toyota's investment in West Virginia, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, applauded Toyota's announcement of a new $423 mill  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Capito Applauds Toyota's $453 Million Investment in Buffalo, W.Va. Manufacturing Plant Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, applauded Toyota's announcement of a new $423 million investment in their manufacturing plant in Bu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Applauds Trump Administration's Proposed Rule to Update WOTUS Definition * WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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 definition of waters of the United States (WOTUS) under the Clean   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Nominates 30 West Virginians for Admission to U.S. Service Academies * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced that she nominated 30 distinguished high school seniors from 12 counties throughout West Virginia to the nation's military academies. Nominees were selected by a board chosen by Senator Capito who reviewed each application, intervi  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Nov. 17 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Concrete possibilities create 4-VA match * In the construction trades, engineers and builders are constantly pursuing concrete mixes that provide greater durability and strength. Moreover, concrete adaptations that are biodegradable and nontoxic with reduced greenhouse gas emissions attract even more attention. The potential cherry on top of both would be if the adaptation could result in lower production   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moore Votes to Release Epstein Files, Advancing Radical Transparency * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Riley M. Moore voted for radical transparency, joining his colleagues in passing H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which requires the release of all investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein, marking an official step towards accountability, transparency, and jus  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Subramanyam Calls For Investigation to Assess and Prepare For Impacts Of An AI Bubble Burst On The Economy * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, has sent a letter to the Chair of the Federal Reserve and the Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) pushing for an investigation into the e  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * Copper & Glass Federal Credit Union Conserved * Accounts Remain Protected by Share Insurance Fund; Member Services Uninterrupted ALEXANDRIA, VA (November 18, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration today placed Copper & Glass Federal Credit Union in Glassport, Pennsylvania, into conservatorship. Member services will continue while the NCUA works to resolve issues affe  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) addressing proposed regulatory changes under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The letter, dated Oct. 27, 2025, seeks to support the FWS's efforts in revising regulations for species treated as listed due to similarity of appearance. In the letter, the foundation's Center for Regulatory Fre  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Dancing with the Herd set for Dec. 4 * The Marshall University Alumni Association, in partnership with the Office of the Student Body President, is pleased to announce the inaugural Dancing with the Herd event, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall. Dancing with the Herd is a fundraising event featuring notable Marshall University couples who will perf  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Devon Walker-Figueroa embraces the 'odd bird' that is 'Lazarus Species,' her new poetry collection * By Sian Wilkerson In her second book, Devon Walker-Figueroa went to the roots of her most enduring fascinations and found a connective force among them: resurrection and the inextricability of endings and beginnings. With her poetry collection "Lazarus Species," Walker-Figueroa, an assistant   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on New RGA Chair Greg Gianforte * DGA Communications Director Sam Newton released the following statement on Montana Governor Greg Gianforte being elected the next chair of the Republican Governors Association: "Greg Gianforte is a far-right extremist best known for enacting a dangerous abortion ban, pushing to gut Americans' health care, and attacking public lands. His failed record   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Disability Belongs, Fredericksburg, Virginia, has addressed the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) urging the agency to retain the self-identification of disability form as part of its information collection requirements. The call is in response to a proposed revision published in the Federal Register in August aimed at updating regulations related to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In their public comment letter, Disability Be  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Nov. 18 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * EPA Proposes New Exemptions From PFAS Reporting * On Monday, November 10th, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule to improve the utility and reduce the regulatory burden of its PFAS reporting regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Currently, under the Toxic Substances Control Act's section 8(a)(7), manufacturers (including  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Nov. 17 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason hackathon team turns heads online with award-winning cat robot * George Mason University's College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) made a splash on an online stage when students from four different departments joined forces to compete at Saucethon 2025, a hardware-focused hackathon hosted by Open Sauce and the National Havoc Robot League. Their second-place finish didn't just earn bragging   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Thomas Stratmann, professor of economics at George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy proposing actionable reforms to accelerate AI adoption and regulatory clarity for tribal governments. The professor advocates for granting tribal governments parity with states in federal AI governance policies, arguing that current systems often force tribes to route essential services through state st  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Celebrates Virginia BEAD Proposal Progress * The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has announced that it has approved Virginia's Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Final Proposal. This achievement puts Virginia one step closer to securing federal funding to support broadband development in Virginia, including in rural underserved areas. In re  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * House Health Leaders Urge Trump Administration to Stop Health Insurance Companies from Improperly Denying Claims Today, House health leaders urged the Trump Administration to tackle wrongful claim denials by group health plans and insurance companies and secure coverage for working people under the Employee Retirement  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2025: * * * ICYMI: New DNC Numbers Reveal Organizing Was Central to 2025 Blue Wave * As highlighted today in NewsNation, Democratic organizing efforts fueled Tuesday's Blue Wave. Across New Jersey, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and California, Democratic coordinated campaigns recruited and trained over 17,000 volunteers, knocked on over 2.5 million doors, made over 8.5 million phone calls, and s  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) expressing its views on the agency's proposed revisions to the Cadmium standard. The proposals aim to enhance employer compliance regarding respiratory protection requirements and to align rules with existing respiratory protection standards. The proposed changes include revisions to sections of OSHA'  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 18 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * International Year of the Woman Farmer Information Hub Launched to Celebrate Women's Impact on Agriculture Globally * Press Release ARLINGTON, Va. The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture along with 15 members of an International Year of the Woman Farmer working group launched an information h  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Block Senators from Accessing $500,000 Personal Windfalls of Taxpayer Money * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) joined U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and 25 additional Democratic senators in introducing the Anti-Cash Grab Act, legislation to repeal a provision from the Senate government funding bill that would all  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Paul & Wyden Push Speaker Johnson to Follow Intent of Law, Schedule Votes on Senate-Passed Legislation to Undo Trump's Cost-Raising Tariffs * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Rand Paul (R-KY) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined together in pushing House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) to bring up for a vote three pieces of bipartisa  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 18 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * Letter Urges Swift Passage of CORCA * A broad coalition of prominent companies and trade associations representing key sectors of the American economy formally sent a letter to Congress today urging immediate passage of the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 (CORCA), S.1404/H.R. 2853, before the end of the legislative year. "This is about more than  more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Liberty University issued the following news release: * * * Liberty University's Murph Challenge raises thousands for National Center for Healthy Veterans In 2023, a group of Liberty University students launched the LU Murph Challenge, a charitable organization that hosts a competitive CrossFit event on campus to raise money for struggling veterans in Central Virginia. The third annual event was held on Saturday at the Liberty Indoor Track & Field Complex, brin  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release: * * * Live All-In interview with co-host Jason Calacanis explores AI revolution The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announces Bob Sternfels, Global Managing Partner at McKinsey & Company and Hemant Taneja, CEO of General Catalyst, will join Jason Calcanis, Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, and Co-Host of the All-In podcast for a CES keynote. This live taping of the world's most influential  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on Nov. 28, 2025: * * * Loyalty Upgraded: Hilton Honors Introduces Faster Path to Elite Status and Reveals New Premium Tier - Diamond Reserve Benefits include best in industry room upgrades, guaranteed late check out and exclusive member support * Evolution of the award-winning Hilton Honors loyalty program makes earning status even more achievable and more rewarding. * New Diamond Reserve tier represen  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Maxillofacial program at NMCSD restores form, function, and readiness * SAN DIEGO, Calif. Behind the doors of an operating room at Naval Medical Center San Diego, a team of medical and dental professionals are redefining what's possible in the treatment and restoration of patients with life-altering head and neck injuries. The Maxillofacial Restoration Program team at NMCSD is meticulously rebuild  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Mary M. Spellman, instructor at the Monongalia County (West Virginia) SPOKES, a program administered by the West Virginia Adult Education Department, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education advocating for the inclusion of adult learners in a proposed supplemental priority. The instructor was encouraged by the Secretary's recognition that prioritizing access to demand-driven career pathways and workforce readiness (CPWR) is essential. The l  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC), Alexandria, Virginia and Reshoring Initiative, Sarasota, Florida, have jointly submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education outlining their vision for expanded career pathways and improved workforce readiness in the U.S. Both organizations emphasize the need for a comprehensive approach to address current labor shortages in the manufacturing sector, which they believe is crucial for rekindling Ameri  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 18 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * New 2026 Medicare Premiums and Deductibles * On November 14, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced updated premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance fees for Medicare Parts A and B for 2026, along with the new income-related monthly adjustment amounts (IRMAA) for Medicare Part D. Enrollees can expect s  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * New partnership between VCU and AI Ready RVA aims to boost AI education, innovation and community impact * By Mike Porter and William Willis Virginia Commonwealth University and AI Ready RVA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating AI literacy and community engagement, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on advancing artificial intelligence education, research and  more

NEWBERRY, South Carolina, Nov. 18 -- Newberry College posted the following news: * * * Newberry College Speech and Debate Team Earns Top Honors at Marshall University and Ohio University Tournaments * NEWBERRY, S.C. The Newberry College Speech and Debate Team earned top placements during a multi-tournament competition weekend, Nov. 14-16, 2025. The team traveled to Huntington, West Virginia, for the Marshall University Memorial Tournament and to Athens, Ohio, for the Ohio University Back to   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The News/Media Alliance (N/MA), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) regarding proposed regulatory reforms in artificial intelligence (AI). The N/MA emphasizes that the establishment of "smart" rules is crucial to maintaining American leadership in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. In its letter, N/MA supports the administration's commitment to innovation while highlighting the importance of robu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Newsweek: "Democrats Let Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Lead--Now They're Winning" * Newsweek: "Democrats Let Kansas Governor Laura Kelly LeadNow They're Winning" New reporting from Newsweek highlights how DGA Chair Governor Laura Kelly has played a critical role "as a leader of the Democrats' national effort to counter Trump and elect governors" and paved the way for the historic 2025 victories of Mi  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 18 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * No CPI, Jobs Data for October * In a press conference last Wednesday, November 12, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that key economic data was neither produced nor published during the shutdown, including unemployment data and the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and that these will likely go unreleased for Oc  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Nov. 18 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Overturning Community-Approved Plans Threatens Effective Public Land Stewardship * DENVER The U.S. House of Representatives' decision to overturn three additional land management plans after overturning three others last month, threatens balanced land stewardship, cuts the public out of the land planning process, and creates profound uncertainty for all who rely   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley Statement on the Epstein Files * Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on his vote to release the Epstein files. "Today, I voted to release the Epstein Files. Jeffrey Epstein was a pedophile, sex offender, and human trafficker. He abused, trafficked, and threatened over 1,000 girls some as young as 14 causing irreparable harm to their physical an  more

RADFORD, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford students, faculty impress with research presentations at American Water Resources Conference By Chad Osborne Four Radford University students and their mentor, Assistant Professor of Geospatial Science Naveen Joseph, presented their research at the American Water Resources Association (AWRA) Annual Conference, Nov. 10-12, 2025, in Westminster, Colorado. Students highlighting their work at the p  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Scott Remarks at Hearing on Innovation in Higher Education Without Accountability Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott delivered the following remarks at today's full committee hearing entitled "The Future of College: Harnessing Innovation to Improve Outcomes and Lower Costs." "Thank you, Mr. Chairma  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Scott Statement on ED Offloading Core Responsibilities Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, issued the following statement after the Department of Education (ED) announced it signed six additional interagency agreements. "The Trump Administration cannot close a fed  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Cook Political Report Shifts VA-01 in Democrats' Direction * Non-partisan race rater: "Wittman Should Expect a Competitive Race" Cook Political Report just shifted Virginia's 1st Congressional District toward Democrats' direction in just the latest sign that Republican Congressman Rob Wittman is more vulnerable than ever. Cook writes in part: " Spanberger car  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Cook Political Report Shifts VA-02 to "TOSS-UP" * Non-partisan race rater: "Kiggans is the incumbent hampered by an unpopular president... [she] will have her toughest race yet next year" Cook Political Report just shifted Virginia's 2nd Congressional District toward Democrats' direction in just the latest sign that Republican Congresswoman Jen Kiggans is more vu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cline Supports Bill to Release Epstein Files * Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) voted in support of H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which would require the production and release of all documents from Epstein-related investigations and prosecutions, flight logs and travel records, records of government officials connected to Epstein, records of entities with ties to Epstei  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2025: * * * Rep. James Walkinshaw Ahead of House Vote to Release the Epstein Files Representative James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) released the following statement ahead of the House vote to force Trump's Department of Justice to release the Epstein Files. "I will proudly vote YES to release the Epstein Files. From the start, Donald Trump's behavior around these documents has been strange, fra  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Report from W&M's AidData garners international attention * On Tuesday, AidData, an international development research lab at William & Mary, released a groundbreaking dataset and accompanying report detailing China's overseas lending and grant-giving activities in 200 countries. The report, which relies on data collected by 126 student fact-finders, including more than 100 undergraduates, provides the firs  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 18 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Revered Author Discusses New Book on Revolutionary War * The latest book by revered military historian Rick Atkinson will be the focus of an upcoming webinar hosted by the Association of the U.S. Army. During the webinar, part of AUSA's Noon Report series, Atkinson will discuss The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780. The  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Nov. 18 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Industry Association's Standards Subcommittees Hold Biannual Meeting * The RV Industry Association's Plumbing, Heating, Fire & Life Safety, and Electrical Subcommittees met on Tuesday, October 28, and Wednesday, October 29, in Clearwater, FL. The committees are made up of industry representatives, including manufacturers, suppliers, testing agencies, and other RV Industr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Votes To Release Epstein Files * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting to release the Epstein files: "The survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and his conspirators have continuously asked for justice, accountability and transparency. And that is what today's vote was about. We must release these files to assure the American people that no  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.    more

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news: * * * Tech-Saavy CNU Team Rises to Top at Datathon Students use technology to take a swat at mosquito control By Kelli Caplan A team of Captains created a major buzz at the Hampton Roads Datathon after developing an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) dashboard that identifies and tracks mosquitoes in real time to help reduce disease spread across Norfolk. The team, representing Christopher Newp  more

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 18 -- Toyota Motor issued the following news release: * * * Toyota Announces $912 Million Investment in U.S. to Expand Hybrid Vehicle Production Capacity Toyota Motor North America, Inc., Toyota's North American headquarters, today announced an investment of 912 million USD in five manufacturing plants in the United States involved in hybrid vehicle production to meet growing demand for the vehicles in the U.S. The plants to receive the investment are the Buffalo plant in W  more

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 18 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Boosts Hybrid Production with $912 Million Investment Creating 252 New U.S. Manufacturing Jobs * * More jobs, investments in Toyota's West Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee plants * Hybrid-electric Corollas coming to Mississippi PLANO, Texas, (Nov. 18, 2025) - Toyota's U.S. manufacturing presence is expanding again to meet growing demand for hybrid vehicles. As  more

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Landscape Management Project Welcomes Goats to Fredericksburg Campus By Amy Jessee The University of Mary Washington has partnered with The Good Steward Farm to enlist a herd of goats to clear overgrown areas in the woods along the Sunken Road boundary of the Fredericksburg Campus. About a dozen goats are working to assist with the removal of invasive plant species and ready the ground  more

WISE, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- The University of Virginia College at Wise issued the following news: * * * UVA Wise and UVA Student Government Associations Join Forces By Dedra Duty On Friday, history was made between the University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA Wise) Student Government Association (SGA) and the University of Virginia's (UVA) student council when the two met in person for the signing of a cooperative agreement. The result of months of dialogue and ideas, a partnership was  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech research continues upward trajectory amid uncertain federal funding landscape Senior Vice President for Research and Innovation Dan Sui reported to the Board of Visitors that the university's research enterprise remains on track to reach $600 million in externally sponsored research expenditures by 2029. By Lindsey Haugh Virginia Tech's research enterprise continues to grow with externally sponsor  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Blacksburg campus improvement projects create a universal pathway to learning By Rosie Cicmanec The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors' Building and Grounds Committee approved a combined design preview and review for the Improve Campus Accessibility capital construction project to enhance pedestrian pathways and further accessibility across the Blacksburg campus. Approved during the board's meeting Nov. 18 in Ale  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Board of Visitors meeting highlights continued enrollment demand, strong research portfolio, growth plans in Roanoke Virginia Tech's newly named head football coach James Franklin and his wife, Fumi, made a surprise visit to the Board of Visitors quarterly meeting in Alexandria on Tuesday, just one day after Franklin's hiring was announced. His appearance energized the room and underscored the university's commitm  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * A graduate program for future biomedical research leaders This fall's entering class is one of the largest for the Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program. By Lena Ayuk For most of her life, Reese Dunkenberger's world revolved around the pool. Growing up in Elliston, she spent countless hours commuting to nearby Roanoke for swim practice and competitions. The sport would carry her to Tulan  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * How hair-thin brain fibers could help treat Alzheimer's, epilepsy, and Parkinson's Virginia Tech electrical engineer creates multi-functional fibers to study and treat neurological disease. By Niki Hazuda The human brain consists of more than 80 billion neurons, interconnected through pathways that are responsible for learning, memory, and sensation. When something goes wrong with the brain's circuitry, it can   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Mapping the past, shaping the future From the first graduate to new degrees in climate science and GIS, the Department of Geography is charting how people, data, and the planet connect, both in the past and into the future. By Chris Moody The Department of Geography began 50 years ago with a handful of faculty and a few curious students and has grown into a nationally ranked leader in mapping, climate science,   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Sustainability initiatives yield educational and economic returns By Jenni Goodman Virginia Tech continues to demonstrate leadership in environmental responsibility, earning national recognition and implementing wide-reaching sustainability efforts across academics, student life, infrastructure, and operations. The university's sustainability achievements were highlighted in the 2024-2025 Sustainability Annual   more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 18 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * W&M's AidData: China's lending portfolio shifts focus to US, EU, sensitive industries * William & Mary's AidData research lab today released a new flagship report and massive dataset that comprehensively tracks China's lending and grant-giving activities worldwide. The report, based on data collected by William & Mary students, reveals that the scale and scope of Beijing's portfolio is vastly larger than p  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Call on Leader Thune to Quickly Bring the Epstein Files Transparency Act to Floor for Vote * WASHINGTON U.S. Sens Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined their Senate Democratic colleagues in calling on Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to immediately bring the Epstein Files Transparency Act to the Senate floor for a vote, without delay or unnecessary process distractions. Thei  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Nov. 19 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Invests $344,000 in North Charleston Infrastructure Charleston, W.Va., (November 18, 2025) - West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce it is investing $344,000 in infrastructure upgrades in North Charleston. "At West Virginia American Water, we understand that strong infrastructure is the foundation of maintaining high-quality water s  more