WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * 'We hacked it': William & Mary students helped restore Virginia's peregrine falcon population * Amanda Allen Beheler '92, M.A. '95 will never forget the first time she saw a peregrine falcon fly. It's etched on her soul, she says. She was one of nearly 20 William & Mary undergraduate students who took part in the Eastern Peregrine Falcon Recovery Team in the 1970s-1990s. Assembled 50 years ago, this group h  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * 2025 Chesapeake Bay dead zone near long-term average * The following story originally appeared on the website for W&M's Batten School & VIMS. - Ed. The Chesapeake Bay experienced hypoxia close to the long-term average in overall size and duration this year, according to the annual Chesapeake Bay Dead Zone Report Card produced by William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS in collaboration with Anchor QEA. The a  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 4 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * AASA Launches Customizable District Services Portfolio, Expanding Direct Support for School Systems Nationwide * AASA now offers hands-on consulting and strategy services, including Portrait of a Graduate, strategic planning, and more. AASA, The School Superintendents Association, today announced the launch of its new District Services, a comprehensi  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 4 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * AASA Releases "The 2025 American Superintendent Study, Mid-Decade Update" * Alexandria, Va. - Dec. 4, 2025 - AASA, The School Superintendents Association is pleased to release comprehensive findings from The 2025 American Superintendent Study, Mid-Decade Update. AASA has conducted this member survey since 1971, to provide key insights into superintende  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Addiction specialist Jasmin Vassileva earns a Fulbright - and a return home * By Drew Thompson When Jasmin Vassileva returns to her homeland early next year - roughly four decades after she initially left - she said it will reflect "one of the most meaningful personal and professional accomplishments that I've had." Vassileva, Ph.D., a Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine psych  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MN Statement on State Budget Forecast * Dec 4, 2025 by AFP ST. PAUL, MN - Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) called on state lawmakers to address Minnesota's looming budget deficit, after the Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) unveiled the 2026 November Budget and Economic Forecast today that shows billions of dollars in overspending amid rampant defraud  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force announces changes to officer developmental education * ARLINGTON, Virginia - The Air Force announced updates Dec. 2 to in-residence intermediate and senior developmental education for active duty members. These are the most recent changes as part of an on-going comprehensive review designed to align policies with the strategic vision for a modern  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity Applauds President Trump for Delivering Major Relief to American Families by Resetting Costly CAFE Standards * Arlington, VA Americans for Prosperity (AFP) commends President Donald J. Trump for taking decisive action to deliver meaningful relief to American families by resetting the Biden Administration's costly and unnecessary Corporate Average   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 4 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Expands H2F After 'Astounding' Results * The success of the Army's Holistic Health and Fitness program, based on measurable positive effects on soldier performance, has led to an expansion in resources for the effort, senior Army leaders said. In remarks Dec. 4 at a Hot Topic on Holistic Health and Fitness hosted by the Association of the U.S. Army, Lt. Gen. Da  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release: * * * AUVSI Applauds DOW Drone Dominance Plan AUVSI applauds the Department of War and Secretary Hegseth for advancing the Drone Dominance initiative and working with AUVSI to develop a disciplined, merit-based pathway to acquire hundreds of thousands of U.S. and allied-made small uncrewed aircraft. This plan's competitive, gated approach, paired with rapid contracting   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * BAMC among 18 military hospitals to receive Leapfrog's highest Hospital Safety Grade * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - The Defense Health Agency announced 18 military hospitals received an "A" rating in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade assessment for fall 2025. These high grades reflect DHA's commitment to transparency and continuous improvement in providing high  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Bipartisan Group of 35 House Members Announce New Health Care Framework "CommonGround 2025" Addressing Skyrocketing Health Insurance Premiums for American Families * Watch Rep. Kiggans' Speech here. WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, December 4, 2025, a bipartisan group of 35 total House Members, co-led by Reps. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Jen Kiggans (VA-2), announced a new health care framework, CommonGround 2025. T  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on Dec. 4, 2025, from Economics Daily: * * * Job openings rates increased in 2 states in August 2025 Job openings rates increased in 2 states and were little changed in 48 states and the District of Columbia in August 2025. The increases in job openings rates occurred in Florida and Illinois (+0.6 percentage point each). August job openings rates ranged from 5.5 percent in Wes  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Applauds White House's Ending of CAFE Standards for American Cars * 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 Trump administration's overturning of the Biden-era Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards for American cars. The Biden CAFE Standards mandate  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Asks Nominees About NRC Leadership and Management, Future of American Nuclear Energy * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of Lee Beaman to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Douglas Weaver  more

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Dec. 5 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news: * * * Virtual Reality Lab Delivers World to Campus VR headsets become electronic passport for students and faculty By Kelli Caplan, kelli.caplan@cnu.edu Jay Doran may be seated in a McMurran Hall lab, but he's actually exploring the ruins of Pompeii, strolling around and examining the ancient Roman archaeological site. Doran, '26 History, is one of the Captains test driving the new Virtual Reality L  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025: Dani Montoya embraces public health and perseverance * By Amelia Heymann Growing up in Oxnard, California, Dani Montoya saw the social inequalities affecting her largely Mexican American community. She initially felt that becoming a doctor would be an ideal way to help others, but she ended up favoring data over diagnosis. "A lot of my people, good people in my life, recommended  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Walkinshaw Statement on Generational Spike in Global Child Deaths After Trump Admin Dismantles USAID and Guts Foreign Aid Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) issued the following statement after public reports show that preventable child deaths will rise for the first time this century, with 200,000 more children expected to die this year: "This is what happens when a president d  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * D.C. Coal Club Honors Chairman Capito with Lifetime Achievement Award On Wednesday evening, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, accepted the Senator Jennings Randolph Lifetime Achievement Award from the Washington, D.C. Coal Club. This award honor  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Decoding the Future: AI Lab at Vienna Elementary School Brings Innovative Tech to Students * As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms the way many of us work and learn, School-Based Technology Specialist Dave Reynolds Jr. wants to make sure the students he teaches at Vienna Elementary School are ahead of the curve. Reynolds' special project, two years in the making, is now operational: one corn  more

ASHBURN, Virginia, Dec. 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * DXC and Aptys Solutions Partner to Modernize Payments Connectivity for U.S. Financial Institutions DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, and Aptys Solutions, a provider of end-to-end payments solutions serving more than 5,500 U.S. financial institutions, today announced a strategic par  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 4 -- Eckert Seamans Cherin and Mellott, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Eckert Seamans Attorneys Named to Virginia Business 2025 Legal Elite National law firm Eckert Seamans is proud to announce that three Members from its Richmond office have been named among Virginia Business' 2025 Legal Elite, a peer-driven ranking of the Commonwealth's top lawyers across 21 legal specialties. Developed in partnership with the Virginia Bar Association, th  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Electronics, Sleep, and Brain Health: Understanding the Correlation * During childhood and adolescence, the brain undergoes rapid growth and development. Learning and practicing healthy brain habits during this time provides long-term benefits because children are building the cognitive and social-emotional skills that support learning, promote future mental health, and prepare them to take on ad  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Following IG Report, Warner Renews Call for Hegseth to Resign or be Fired * WASHINGTON - Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued a statement after an investigation by the Department of Defense's (DoD) independent watchdog found that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth violated DoD policy and endangered the lives of Virginia-based pilots by sharing classified information  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest filed by SOFIS-TRG LLC, Alexandria, Virginia, challenging a U.S. Air Force contract award. The contract, for training services related to the MQ-9 remotely piloted aircraft, was granted to MilTrain JV II LLC, North Las Vegas, Nevada. SOFIS-TRG asserted that the Air Force unreasonably assigned both proposals the same Substantial Confidence rating under the Past Performance factor, despite SOFIS-TRG having a numerical  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest filed by SRM Group LLC, Virginia Beach, Virginia, regarding a U.S. Army contract for lodging and transportation services at the National Guard Professional Education Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The decision, released on Sept. 25, 2025, affirms the Army's selection of BryMak Associates Inc., Clarksville, Tennessee. The procurement was a set-aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB)  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Government Accountability Office has dismissed a bid protest filed by the Building People LLC, a small business located in Leesburg, Virginia. The protest challenged the firm's exclusion from a competition and the subsequent issuance of an order to Transpacific Technologies Inc., Pasadena, California, by the U.S. Department of Energy for technical support services under a General Services Administration's multiple award schedule contract. The Building People contended   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Government Accountability Office General Counsel has sustained a protest filed by Castro & Co. LLC, Alexandria, Virginia, challenging the Federal Election Commission's establishment of a blanket purchase agreement with Contracts Management Enterprises LLC, Leesburg, Virginia. The BPA was for financial management and accounting support services. The GAO found multiple flaws in the FEC's award process, including an inadequate review of a potential conflict of interest, a  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Government Accountability Office has largely denied a protest filed by Ernst & Young LLP, New York, concerning the scope of corrective action taken by the U.S. Army Materiel Command. The action followed EY's prior protest of a contract award to Guidehouse Inc., McLean, Virginia, for support of the Army Financial Improvement program. The GAO's decision, issued on September 26, 2025, denied EY's challenge to the corrective action scope but dismissed its challenge regardin  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest filed by Bode Cellmark Forensics Inc. dba Bode Technology, a small business in Lorton, Virginia, against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Bode Technology challenged ICE's noncompetitive award of an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract to SNA International LLC, a small business in Alexandria, Virginia. The contract is for implementing a rapid deoxyribonucleic  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Expands Flagship Brand in India with Debut in Hyderabad Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Hilton Hyderabad Genome Valley Resort & Spa, marking the company's entry into Hyderabad. Strategically located in India's Biotech Hub, the urban resort blends Hilton's vibrant spaces with an architectural style that complements the landscape and incorporates sustainable design elements.   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Merkley Introduce Bill to Prohibit Federal Funds to Pay for War Against Venezuela * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced the Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025 to prohibit the use of federal funds for any use of military force in or against Venezuela without e  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Lanouette leads collaborative research bridging science education, urban ecosystems * The following story originally appeared on the website for the W&M School of Education. - Ed. In a strategic collaboration between the William & Mary School of Education, the W&M Institute for Integrative Conservation, Richmond Public Schools (RPS) and the Richmond-based outdoor education nonprofit Blue Sky Fund, Assistant  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Man Charged for Planting Explosive Devices outside the RNC and DNC on January 5, 2021 * WASHINGTON - Brian J. Cole, Jr., 30, of Woodbridge, Virginia, was arrested this morning and charged for transporting and planting two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) on January 5, 2021, at the headquarters of both the Republican National Committee and the Democratic National Comm  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan, Casten, Durbin Introduce Legislation to Mitigate Negative Impacts of Natural Gas Pipelines * Washington, D.C. U.S. Representatives Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Sean Casten (IL-06) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced the FERC Greenhouse Gas and Environmental Justice Policy Act of 2025, legislation to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Kaine: No Funds for War Against Venezuela * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Virginia's U.S. Senator Tim Kaine today teamed up to introduce the Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025 to prohibit the use of federal funds for any use of military force in or against Venezuela without explicit Congressional authorization. "Congress cannot stan  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller, Colleagues Introduce Rural Communities Opioid Response Program Authorization Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) introduced the RCORP Authorization Act, a bipartisan bill that amends the Public Health Service Ac t and ensures the continued operation of the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP). This legislation secures and strengthens vital prev  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller, Colleagues Introduce Rural Residency Planning and Development Act * Washington, D.C. - This afternoon, Congresswoman Miller and her colleagues introduced the Rural Residency Planning and Development Act. The bill authorizes the Rural Residency Planning and Development Program (link is external), which provides federal grants to support start-up costs to establish new rural residency pro  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 4 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * NCPA Urges Congress to Pass Crapo-Wyden PBM Reforms * ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Dec. 4, 2025) - Legislation introduced today by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) would finally require accountability of pharmacy benefit managers that are systematically raising drug prices for patients and c  more

RESTON, Virginia, Dec. 4 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * Next-Generation Targeted Alpha Therapy using Astatine Shows Promise in Thyroid Cancer Resistant to C * Reston, VA (December 4, 2025) A new targeted alpha therapy is showing promise for patients whose thyroid cancer no longer responds to radioactive iodine, the standard beta-emitting treatment. In a first-in-human study, investigators found that a sing  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * NMFDC welcomes new director of its Education and Training Directorate * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - The Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomed Capt. Laurie Chavez to the team as director of the Education and Training Directorate Sept. 12, 2025. The Parkersburg, West Virginia, native enjoys family time and making the most of   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Poll Shows Trump Nearly THIRTY Points Underwater in Virginia, a Major Red Flag for Kiggans and Wittman * Both Jen Kiggans and Rob Wittman have voted with Trump 100% of the time this Congress A new poll from Roanoke College is flashing blaring warning sirens for vulnerable Republicans Jen Kiggans and Rob Wittman. The poll finds that just 34% of Virginians view Trump favorably, c  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on Dec. 4, 2025: * * * HONORING THE MEMORY OF SPECIALIST SARAH BECKSTROM, WEST VIRGINIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD As a mark of respect for the memory of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, West Virginia Army National Guard, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cline Statement on ICE Arrest of ISIS-K Terrorist in Waynesboro * Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) issued the following statement regarding the ICE arrest of an ISIS-K terrorist in Waynesboro, Virginia. The Department of Homeland Security announced on Wednesday that Jaan Shah Safi, an Afghan national who entered the United States under the Biden Administration's "Operation Allies Welcome,  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * SD 15 Call to Caucus * Call to Caucus to Nominate a Democratic Candidate for the Virginia State Senate in District 15 Call to Caucus to Nominate a Democratic Candidate for the Virginia State Senate in District 15 The Chesterfield County and Richmond City Democratic Committees will hold an unassembled caucus on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 10am to 6pm at the following locations:  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 4 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Launches Data Center Advisory Board * SIA's new expert-led group, under the leadership of chair Jim Black, will provide guidance regarding data center security, foster industry collaboration, offer thought leadership and more. SILVER SPRING, Md.The Security Industry Association (SIA) has launched the Data Center Advisory Boa  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2025: * * * Senator Justice Unveils Almost Heaven Swing in Washington, D.C. Office Today, Senator Jim Justice, alongside students from the Nicholas County Career and Technical Center, unveiled an Almost Heaven Swing in his Washington, D.C. office: "The Almost Heaven swings have become a true symbol of West Virginia, and I couldn't be prouder of what they represent. We launched this project b  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Dec. 4 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Ultimate RV Tailgate Campaign Concludes This Weekend With High-Energy Pop-Up At College Football Championship * Go RVing's "Ultimate RV Tailgate" campaign is set for an exciting conclusion this Saturday, December 6th, at Lucas Oil Stadium, as the final experiential marketing pop-up lands in Indianapolis for one of college football's biggest games. This high-visibility event ma  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * UVA Health Opens New Specialty Care Practice in Manassas * UVA Health celebrated the opening of the new UVA Health Specialty Care Manassas location at 8691 Stonewall Road, bringing together UVA Health Obstetrics and Gynecology Manassas and UVA Health Urology Manassas into one modern, expanded clinical space. The new Stonewall Road location offers enhanced clinical space and room for fu  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU 'tops out' CoStar Center for Arts and Innovation * By Leila Ugincius Virginia Commonwealth University has reached a milestone in construction of the CoStar Center for Arts and Innovation. On Tuesday, the "topping out" the placement of the highest beam on the seven-story structural frame was celebrated for the 213,000-square-foot multidisciplinary complex at the corner of Broad and Belvider  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU research in action: Filling a prescription for nutrition * By Joan Tupponce Research in Action is a VCU News series that highlights how faculty, students, labs, community-engaged programs and other VCU initiatives are improving life through an unwavering quest for discovery. Curtis McClendon used to rely on fast food for his meals, which was a bad match for his high blood pressure and diab  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Viking Corporation Employee Slams Steelworkers Union With Federal Charges for "Closed Shop" Firing Threats * Charge: Steelworkers officials' unlawful dues scheme to automatically deduct money from worker paychecks to support union politicking Hastings, MI (December 4, 2025) - Kristen Dickinson, an employee of fire sprinkler manufacturer The Viking Corporation, has   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Laboratory to Pay $758,000 to Settle Allegations of Kickbacks to Doctors and Marketers Clinical laboratory NEXT Bio-Research Services LLC, doing business as NEXT Molecular Analytics (NEXT), of Chester, Virginia, has agreed to pay at least $758,000 to the United States to resolve False Claims Act allegations involving illegal kickbacks to doctors and marketers. NEXT has agreed to cooperate wi  more

RADFORD, Virginia, Dec. 5 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Senate committee brings two-day budget summit, statewide spotlight to Radford University By Justin Ward Radford University became the temporary center of Virginia's budget conversation Nov. 20-21 as the Virginia Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee held its annual retreat in Kyle Hall on the main campus. The two-day meeting, titled "Fiscal Issues Facing the Commonwealth," brought the fu  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * The why: In a family of water scientists, Ryan Pollyea finds his footing in the earth By Jimmy Robertson While working toward his master's degree in geology from the University of Idaho, Ryan Pollyea learned that his advisor received a grant to study the possibility of storing captured carbon within the rock formations of southern Idaho. The advisor convinced Pollyea to pursue a Ph.D. And now, thanks to that pro  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * VMI Holds December Ceremonies Virginia Military Institute will hold its December ROTC joint commissioning ceremony, in which approximately 20 new officers take their commissioning oaths, Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 5 p.m., and commencement ceremony, Thursday, Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. About 25 cadets are expected to receive the diplomas. The public is invited to attend both ceremonies, which will take place in Memo  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Announce Over $20 Million in Federal Grants for Virginia Firefighters * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced over $20 million in federal funding for Virginia fire departments, localities, and organizations. This funding is awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and made possible by the Fire Grants and Safety Act, legislati  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner and Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Health Care * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and John Cornyn (R-TX) reintroduced the Health Care Cybersecurity and Resilience Act to protect Americans' health data by strengthening cybersecurity. This legislation is a product of the senators' bipartisan hea  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Tree Trimming Party * CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD BROADCAST-QUALITY B-ROLL AND PHOTOGRAPHY FROM SEN. WARNER'S TREE DECORATION THE NORTH POLE - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) is ready for Christmas! Today, Sen. Warner welcomed 3 rd and 4 th grade students from Woodburn Elementary School in Fairfax County, VA to his Capitol Hill office to kick off the holiday seas  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Beyer, Lawmakers Warn Treasury Against Delivering Retroactive Tax Break to Billionaire Corporations * U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, along with U.S. Representative Don Beyer (D-Va.), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, led Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Representatives  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Announces Winners of Virginia's First District 2025 Congressional App Challenge * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Virginia's First District. The winning app, TroopCompanion, was developed by students Faribah Nuha, Jay Chauhan, Obaloluwa Ogunade, and Jack Gardner of Deep Run High School in Glen Al  more