ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 2 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * 50 Years of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: A Milestone & Call to Action * Alexandria, Va. - As our nation marks the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), AASA, The School Superintendents Association celebrates its transformative impact on education and renews our long-standing commitment for full f  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Dec. 2 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * A Lifelong Advocate for Students * National Special Education Day is recognized each year on December 2 and commemorates President Gerald Ford's signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (link is external) in 1975. We celebrate our teachers and staff who serve and support our students receiving special education services, as well as our families who are partners in the edu  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ACC Network to offer extensive coverage of 2025 ACC Championship Presented by Subway from Charlotte; Dabo Swinney joins as special guest analyst * * Previews of Duke vs. No. 18 Virginia throughout the week * ACC Huddle, ACC PM and Inside ACCess live from Uptown Charlotte on Friday and Saturday * ACC Championship Field Pass with ACC Huddle alt-cast on ACCN * Tw  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 2 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Aerospace Education Council: November 2025 Update * The Pitsenbarger Full Measure Award One of the newest and most prestigious programs we have for Airmen and Guardians is the Pitsenbarger Full Measure Award. This award recognizes a recent Pitsenbarger awardee who completes 12 hours of course work towards a four-year degree at an accredited university a  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 2 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OH Highlights Key Policy Victories at the Midpoint of the 136th General Assembly * Dec 2, 2025 by AFP COLUMBUS, OH Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) is marking a strong first half of the 136th General Assembly, securing meaningful wins on tax reform, energy freedom, property tax transparency, education opportunity, and regulatory relief. AFP-OH entered the se  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * British designed satellites successfully launched in space A cluster of British designed and built satellites has been successfully launched into low Earth orbit, providing defence, security and civil sectors with UK space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to enhance the nation's ability to protect against modern threats. * Three BAE Systems designed and built Azalea radio frequency (RF) sa  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Presses CoreCivic for Immediate Improvements to Meet Required Medical and Safety Standards at the Farmville Detention Center * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today requested detailed updates from CoreCivic on medical staffing levels, access-to-care protocols, and measures to ensure timely medication access at the Farmville Detention Center. The request follows an August 8, 2025 oversight visit that  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito, Justice Introduce Resolution Honoring WVNG Members Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) today introduced a resolution that formally honors U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and U.S Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe who were targeted and shot in the line of duty on Wednesday, November 2  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Dec. 1 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * CDMRP advances breast cancer care for military members and their families * The Breast Cancer Research Program plays a leading role in the fight against breast cancer by funding innovative research that will bring an end to the disease. Female breast cancer accounted for the highest cancer incidence rate for the ten leading cancers among active-duty members of the military between 2018 and 2022. Inno  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025: On film and in life, Darreon Barner sets a rich scene * By Joan Tupponce Inspired by his passion for writing and the big-screen wonder of "The Lion King" and Marvel superhero movies, Darreon Barner hopes that filmmaking will fit into his life's script. But he's also not losing sight of his hometown roots and a new generation he can inspire. A native of rural Brunswick County in   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Dec. 1 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Congressional internships teach Mason LIFE students independence, resume skills * George Mason University knows the value of hands-on experience in the workplace for all students. An internship can lead to the experience of a lifetime. And that includes Mason LIFE students who are interning on Capitol Hill. Established by former Representative Gregg Harper in 2010, the Gregg and Livingston Harper Congress  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Department of the Air Force provides updates on recent efforts * ARLINGTON, Virginia - In a memorandum to commanders, Secretary of the Air Force Troy E. Meink and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach said: "The Air Force must be prepared to fly and fix so we can fight and win. We will maintain this posture through increased focus on readiness and moderni  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Dozens of federal agencies initiate counter-UAS collaboration * ALEXANDRIA, Virginia - More than 180 experts from the War Department and other agencies in the federal government met Nov. 25 for a summit to begin a planned three-year effort to deliver counter-small unmanned aircraft system capabilities to warfighters and keep the skies over America safe from da  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Engineering access: How Medicines for All is making lifesaving drugs affordable * By Caitlin Hanbury MCV Foundation A drug that could end a pandemic only matters if everyone who needs it can actually afford to get it. In public health, this is known as the "last mile," the critical final step in delivering health innovations to the communities that need them most. That challenge lies at the  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Federal Officials Say DOGE No Longer A "Centralized Entity" * Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor indicated in an X post and via an interview with Reuters that the Department of Government Efficiency does not have "centralized leadership" and is no longer a "centralized entity," despite months remaining in   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Paul, Schumer & Schiff Announce Intent to File War Powers Resolution in Event of Venezuela Strike * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Rand Paul (R-KY), Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) released the following joint statement regarding the Trump Administration's interest in striking Venezuela: "The Trump Administration seem  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Know thyself: UVA professor helps students trace family lineage By Zeina Mohammed, spr2jm@virginia.edu A nagging question she had pondered for years inspired professor Naseemah Mohamed's latest course: What knowledge could she give students that they would carry with them beyond college? As an assistant professor at the University of Virginia's Carter G. Woodson Institute for African Am  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2025: * * * Labor Caucus Opposes Trump Administration's Farmworker Wage Cuts Yesterday, Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member, Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), Workforce Protections Subcommittee Ranking Member Ilhan Omar (MN-05), along with Labor Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Steven Horsford (NV-04), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Mar  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Last Call for Open Season * The 2025 Open Season runs until December 8. There is still time to review and choose among Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB), Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB), and Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) plans, taking into account updated premiums, benefits, an  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Dec. 1 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Latest Tariff Developments * To see a comprehensive list of what tariffs are currently enacted, view our tariff tracker chart, which provides an easy-to-read overview of tariff impacts by country. View the Tariff Tracker Tariff Letters and Deals Below is an update of ongoing deals that have been announced so far. It is important to note that there are more details to com  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * LXR Hotels & Resorts to Debut in Greece with Sandblu Santorini: A Cycladic Sanctuary at the Foothills of Ancient Thira A distinctive hillside retreat located on Santorini's eastern coast will welcome guests for the 2026 summer season Highlights of Sandblu Santorini, LXR Hotels & Resorts: * Opening: Summer 2026 * Location: Kamari, Santorini at the foothills of Ancient Thira * Key Count: 66 rooms,  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Dec. 2 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Majority of Dallas Penske Leasing Workers Request Vote to Remove Teamsters Local 745 * In last year, several groups of Penske employees across the country have sought to escape coercive union control Dallas, TX (December 2, 2025) - A majority of employees at Penske Truck Leasing's facility in the Redbird neighborhood of Dallas are demanding a vote to remove Teamste  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Joins Scott, Foushee to Urge Full Review of Proposed Natural Gas Pipelines' Environmental Impact * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) joined Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) in sending a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) urging the Commission to thoroughly review the environmental impacts  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Dec. 2 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Meet The RV Industry Association's New Members-- November 2025 * The RV Industry Association represents more than 470 manufacturers and component and aftermarket suppliers who together produce 98 percent of all RVs made in the United States. Each month, we highlight the latest companies to join the RV Industry Association in our mission to unify the RV industry's initiatives o  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following news release: * * * MOVEMENT ON IMPORTANT POLICY: U.S. HOUSE PASSES LEGISLATION THAT EXTENDS ACUTE HOSPITAL CARE AT HOME PROGRAM THROUGH 2030 ATA Action Urges the U.S. Senate to quickly pass this legislation. * ATA Action, the advocacy arm of the American Telemedicine Association, comments on the U.S. House passing the U.S. House of the Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act (H.R. 4313) today,   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 2 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * New Unit Aims to Counter 'Malign Influence' in Indo-Pacific * The Army's ability to counter disinformation in the Indo-Pacific theater has been enhanced with the activation of a new unit. Known as a TIAD, the 1st Theater Information Advantage Detachment was activated on Nov. 7 in a ceremony at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, where it is headquartered. Designed to seize and ma  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- The National Science Teaching Association issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2025: * * * NSTA and the Children's Book Council Announce 2026 List of Top Science Trade Books for K-12 Students MCLEAN, Va.--December 2, 2025-- The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), in conjunction with the Children's Book Council (CBC), has released its annual list of "Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12: 2026." The list represents the best science t  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 2 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * On Capitol Hill, ATA Urges Congress to Strengthen Veterans' Career Pathways to Trucking * At a hearing held today by the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, the American Trucking Associations urged Members of Congress to expand key programs that support veterans' transition into trucking careers. This was the eighth time ATA has been   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Dec. 1 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Patriot Profile: Jaylin Lott * Jaylin Lott Year: Sophomore Major: Business with a minor in sport management Hometown: San Antonio, Texas The athlete and competitor in her fuel George Mason's Jaylin Lott 's love for volleyball, but it's the inner serenity that singing brings her that she treasures away from the court. An Almost Idol: Lott experiences the best of both worlds as a 5-foot-5 defens  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Physical therapist Michael Fiorante embraces new role with U.S. Soccer * By Kyra Newman For Michael Fiorante, DPT, soccer has always been more than a sport. It's a language that anyone can speak. "The beauty of the game is that all you need is a ball to play it," he said. "It doesn't quite matter your physical ability level. It's for everybody." That belief now guides Fiorante's work as a p  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Dec. 2 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Industry Association Engages Minnesota Policymakers on Upcoming PFAS Reporting Rules * The RV Industry Association's State Affairs Team recently traveled to Minnesota to meet with officials from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and state legislators from both political parties as the state prepares to finalize its PFAS reporting regulations. The rules, set to t  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Dec. 2 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Santa-Marco returns for Herd Holiday Dec. 8 * Marshall University will once again welcome the community to campus for its annual Herd Holiday celebration, a festive evening of winter traditions, family activities and Marshall spirit. This year's event will take place 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8 at the Memorial Student Center on the Huntington campus. Herd Holiday has grown into one of Marsha  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, Foushee, McClellan Urge Full Review of Proposed Natural Gas Pipelines' Environmental Impact * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), and Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) sent a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) urging the Commission to thoroughly review the environmental impacts of the Southeast Supply Enha  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Justice Issues Statement Following the Death of West Virginia National Guardsman, Sarah Beckstrom Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following a shooting in Washington, DC, that resulted in the death of West Virginia National Guardsman Sarah Beckstrom: "I'm absolutely devastated to learn that Sarah Beckstrom passed away today after suffering a mortal wound in yesterday's t  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2025: * * * Senator Justice, Senator Capito Introduce Resolution to Honor West Virginia National Guard Members Today, Senators Jim Justice and Shelley Moore Capito introduced a resolution to honor the West Virginia National Guard Members, U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and U.S Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, who were shot while serving in Washington, DC: "Specialist Sarah Beckst  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2025: * * * Senator Justice, Senator Gallego Introduce Bipartisan National Miners Day Resolution Today, Senator Jim Justice (R-WV) and Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the National Miners Day Resolution: "Our miners have always been the backbone of this nation. In West Virginia, our coal miners are the men and women who do the gritty, demanding work every single day, and we couldn't   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Warner & Whitehouse Urge DEA to Extend Current Flexibilities for Telehealth Prescriptions * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), both members of the Senate Finance Committee, sent a letter to Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator Terry Cole urging the DEA to extend telemedicine flexibilities for prescribing controlled substances. The current  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Shutdown RIFs Reversed * Last week, more than 3,600 federal employees who received Reduction in Force (RIF) notices during the historic 43-day shutdown have had their notices rescinded. This action comes after H.R. 5371 became law and mandated the reinstatement of all federal employees who were RIF'd during the shutdown. T  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Thousands of Turkeys Die After Being Left Caged at Perdue Slaughterhouse in Extreme Weather; PETA Seeks Criminal Probe A damning U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report just obtained by PETA reveals that more than 2,000 turkeys died at a Perdue Foods slaughterhouse after being caged this summer for more than 24 hours in extreme heat without food or water. In response, PETA se  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Dec. 1 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Three Minute Thesis Competition showcases doctoral research * Rania Zaied, a fourth-year PhD student in George Mason University's Department of Communication, has won first-place at the annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, an engaging event that showcases the innovative research of doctoral candidates. She will advance to the 2026 regional competition in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, hosted by the Counci  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 2 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Trawling through time: 70 years of the Juvenile Finfish Trawl Survey * The following story originally appeared on the website for W&M's Batten School & VIMS. - Ed. For seven decades, William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS have built one of the most important data sets in fisheries science: the Juvenile Finfish Trawl Survey. Launched in 1955, the survey now monitors more than 1,200 sites each year across th  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 2 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * Upcoming NCPA Items for Pharmacy Teams * ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Dec. 2, 2025) - The National Community Pharmacists Association is pleased to announce these upcoming events for pharmacists and pharmacy team members: * Dec. 3 - CPESN (r) Community Connected webinar on engaging in difficult conversations around death and dying. This session will cover   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Capito Delivers Speech Honoring West Virginia National Guard Members * To watch Senator Capito's remarks, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) delivered a speech on the Senate floor honoring West Virginia National Guard Members U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe.   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * H.U.G. Leader program creates generational impact for communication students Peer mentorship program has helped first-year students adjust to university life for the last decade. By Jack Brizendine Buddy Howell often is asked how he recruits student ambassadors for his First-Semester Experience in Comm course. His answer is simple - he doesn't have to. For the past decade, first-year School of Communication st  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 3 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Introduced species are changing how seeds move on islands, global study shows Virginia Tech's contribution helped reveal how the loss of native dispersers and the rise of invasive species are transforming island forests. By Max Esterhuizen When birds, bats, and reptiles eat fruit, they help keep forests healthy by carrying seeds away from parent trees. On islands around the world, however, the balance o  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Jyotishka Datta receives CAREER award to create improved statistical models These new models can be utilized in a wide range of interdisciplinary applications. By Melissa McKeown As a statistician, Associate Professor Jyotishka Datta collaborates on research projects across a variety of domains. Whether he's working with criminologists examining environmental factors of crime, ecologists tracking species diversi  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 2 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Virginia's Hillsboro Charter Academy Inspires the Next Generation of Aviators * On November 6, Hillsboro Charter Academy (HCA) in Hillsboro, Va., launched its 10th annual Flight Funday Fest with a day of high-flying inspiration, hands-on learning, and historic connections to space exploration. The celebration marked the kickoff of the school's year-long Fl  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Dec. 3 (TNSrpt) -- The West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2025: * * * New Brief Details How Raising the Minimum Wage Better Supports Low-wage Workers Than No Tax on Tips Over the summer, Congress passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill" (H.R. 1), which includes a temporary "no tax on tips" provision framed as helping low-wage workers, while the rest of the legislation provides huge, permanent tax cuts to the wealthy and  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Dec. 2 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Womack clinical nurse transition programs unite for excellence * FORT BRAGG, N.C. With great enthusiasm, Womack Army Medical Center, Hospital Education & Staff Development is thrilled to announce a significant leap forward in clinical excellence. This milestone is the result of a groundbreaking collaboration between the Clinical Nurse Transition Program and the innovative Licensed Practical Nurse Cli  more