ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OH Hosts Southern Ohio Holiday Policy Forum Highlighting 2026 Priority Initiatives * Dec 12, 2025 by AFP Piketon, OH Americans for Prosperity-Ohio hosted a regional policy forum this week in Cincinnati, convening nearly 100 grassroots leaders, activists, and local officials to discuss key policy priorities ahead of the 2026 election cycle. The event focused on regu  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Dec. 12 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * AI Preemption Order Undermines States' Oversight, Limits Community Protections * WASHINGTON, D.C. The president's "Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence" executive order threatens to sharply restrict states' ability to regulate the use and expansion of artificial intelligence. By targeting states' algorithmic-discrimination laws and oth  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Stands with the Trump Administration, Continues Fight to End Unlawful Bathroom and Locker Room Policies in Northern Virginia * Today, America First Legal (AFL) filed a brief in support of the Trump Administration's efforts to end unlawful bathroom and locker room policies in Fairfax County Public Schools and Arlington County Public School  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * As some Cheetos lose their old orange, will PepsiCo be stained? * By Leila Ugincius Earlier this year, food companies began phasing out artificial dyes and sweeteners from their products at the behest of the Food and Drug Administration. Manufacturers of chocolates, cereals and soda have agreed to introduce synthetic-free lines of some of their most iconic brands. You may not notice the diffe  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * BREAKING: CAIR Seeks Hate Crime Charges After Anti-Muslim Attack on Somali-Americans at Virginia Mosque * Muslim civil rights and advocacy group notes this is the second time same suspect has been prosecuted for allegedly targeting the mosque The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, to  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Dec. 12 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Students Join Leading Scholars at Notre Dame Fall Conference * More than 20 Christendom College students, along with faculty and staff, made the trek from Front Royal, Virginia, to Indiana last month to attend the University of Notre Dame's Center for Ethics and Culture Fall Conference. This year marked the tenth time Christendom students have attended the annual event, which provides them with  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025: Chelsea Rushbrook finds, and shares, success in recovery * By Joan Tupponce Chelsea Rushbrook is celebrating two milestones this season. November marked her sixth year in recovery. And this month, that journey - which sparked her interest in psychology and led her to Virginia Commonwealth University - will add another highlight as she earns her undergraduate degree at age 37. "  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025: Rawan Elbanna wastes no time * By Sian Wilkerson Rawan Elbanna has always been ahead of schedule. At 17, she finished high school a year before most of her peers. Now, not even three years later, Elbanna - a double-major in criminal justice and homeland security and emergency preparedness - is completing her bachelor's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University's L. Douglas Wi  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Dec. 11 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Congressional Review Act is Direct Attack on Public Lands Management * WASHINGTON, D.C. Overturning five land-management plans in Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, and Alaska through Congressional Review Act resolutions, which the president signed into law, is a direct attack on public input, science, and responsible stewardship of public lands, wildlife, water, In  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Wittman and Ryan's "Defense Modernization Caucus" Delivers Critical Wins for Defense Innovation Ecosystem in NDAA * WASHINGTON, DC - This week, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY), founding co-chairs of the House Defense Modernization Caucus (HDMC), voted in support of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. The legislation inc  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Cook Political Report: "Democrats See Affordability as Their Path Back to a Majority of Governors" * After two landslide victories in Virginia and New Jersey, Cook Political Report released a new analysis detailing how Democratic governors and candidates for governor across the country remain focused on the economy and affordability. See below for more. Cook Political Report: Democrats See Affordab  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Dec. 11 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason and UVA researchers look into the future of hydrogen sensors * As the use of underwater, aerial, and unmanned ground vehicles continues to grow, it is critical that the fuel cells necessary to power these systems operate safely, while providing durable and optimal performance. High-performance hydrogen sensors, which monitor leakage, energy efficiency, and durability under a wide range of oper  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Getting care through TRICARE's Active Duty Dental Program * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Maintaining dental health is a critical part of overall force readiness. Are you on active duty but live far away from your nearest military dental clinic? Or do you need dental care that your military dental clinic can't provide? You should know that TRICARE offers the A  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, Dec. 13 -- Hampton University issued the following news: * * * Hampton University Department of Physical Therapy Announces 2025-26 Lilly Foundation Scholarship Recipients Six exceptional doctoral students from the Hampton University Department of Physical Therapy have been selected as recipients of the 2025-2026 Lilly Foundation Scholarship in Physical Therapy. The scholars -- Gwendolyn Brown, GianPaul Reynoso, Raven Brown, Nakiyah Johnson, Caira Fields, and Marco-Raphael   more

CLARKSBURG, West Virginia, Dec. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia posted the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Hancock County Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Trafficking WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Lawrence James Reagan, 40, of Weirton, West Virginia, was sentenced to 78 months in prison for methamphetamine distribution, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey. According to court documents and statements made in court, Reagan was   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * House and Senate Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Students from Dangerous Seclusion and Restraint Practices * House and Senate education leaders reintroduced the bipartisan Keeping All Students Safe Act to protect students from dangerous seclusion and restraint practices in school. In the House, the bill is sponsored by House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * House and Senate Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Students from Dangerous Seclusion and Restraint Practices House and Senate education leaders reintroduced the bipartisan Keeping All Students Safe Act to protect students from dangerous seclusion and restraint practices in school. In the House, the bill is sponsored by Ra  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Dec. 12 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * House Slashes $650 Million for Critical Michigan Projects * LANSING, Mich. State House lawmakers' vote to return $650 million in unallocated project funds is a devastating cut to already-approved community and environmental projects across Michigan. "This is a brutal blow to communities that were counting on these resources," said Rebecca Meuninck, Great Lakes   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Dec. 11 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * How you eat may be connected to how you sleep * The average adult should get a minimum of seven hours of sleep daily, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations. An estimated 50 to 70 million Americans are diagnosed with a sleep disorder (ex., sleep apnea, insomnia) that prevents optimal sleep outcomes, and what we eat may play a role. A study by George Mason University regis  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Dec. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia posted the following news release: * * * Huntington Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Drug Crime HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Deangelo Lamont Tell, also known as "Lil D," 37, of Huntington, was sentenced on October 6, 2025, to five years and five months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distribution of a quantity of a mixture and substance containing a det  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Capito Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Repeal Green New Deal Housing Mandates * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Recently, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and others in introducing legislation to eliminate expensive Biden-era Green New Deal housing mandates. The legislation, known as the HOUSE Act, repeals the U.S. Departme  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Dec. 12 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Inaction Threatens Already Imperiled Monarch Butterfly Populations * WASHINGTON, D.C. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service missing the deadline to list the monarch butterfly as threatened under the Endangered Species Act further imperils a species already facing precipitous decline. With nearly three decades of supportive science, the agency should swiftly list the  more

MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 12 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Learning to Fly: Public Health, Emergency Medicine and the U.S. Navy * University of Miami Miller School of Medicine M.D./M.P.H. student Rebecca Soistmann hopes to move from medical school to U.S. Navy emergency medicine. When Rebecca Soistmann was a global public health student at the University of Virginia, she realized that health and medicine involve far more than science alone  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 12 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Making chemistry greener * Industrial chemical synthesis the reactions that create everything from medicines to soaps to fertilizers generate huge quantities of solvent waste each year. In the U.S. alone, around 24 billion pounds of solvent waste was generated in 2024, according to an Environmental Protection Agency tracker. Some of these solvents the liquid medium within which reactions are performed are co  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Dec. 13 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Mars Completes Acquisition of Kellanova Transaction unites two iconic businesses with portfolios of beloved brands Mars Snacking poised to shape the future of snacking and serve more consumers globally * Mars, Incorporated, a family-owned, global leader in pet care, snacking and food, is pleased to announce the successful completion of its acqui  more

CLARKSBURG, West Virginia, Dec. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia posted the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Marshall County Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Offenses WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - James Adam Vipperman, age 38, of Cameron, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 79 months in federal prison methamphetamine trafficking, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey. According to court documents and statements made in court, V  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Dec. 12 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Marshall extends Direct Admit program to Jackson County * Marshall University announced today that it has expanded its Direct Admit program to Jackson County, West Virginia, welcoming a new group of students into the initiative designed to reduce barriers to higher education. Jackson County becomes the ninth school district to join the growing Direct Admit effort, which simplifies the path to  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Announces 2025-2026 Congressional App Challenge Winner * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced the winner of the 2025-2026 Congressional App Challenge for Virginia's Fourth Congressional District: Akash Arun Kumar Soumya. Akash designed ElderLink AR, an application that utilizes AI to provide targeted physical and emotional wellness guidance fo  more

CLARKSBURG, West Virginia, Dec. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia posted the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025: * * * Michigan Man Admits to Fentanyl Charge Filmel Williams, 64, of Harper Woods, Michigan, has admitted to illegally distributing fentanyl, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey. According to court documents, Williams distributed fentanyl in Lumberport, West Virginia. Williams faces up to 20 years in federal prison. A fede  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 12 [Category: Education] -- The National Parent Teacher Association issued the following news release: * * * National PTA Awards Over $1M to PTAs Across the Country to Support Students, Families and Schools * ALEXANDRIA, Va., (Dec. 12, 2025)National PTA announced today the recipients of over $1M in grants and products to support PTAs across the country as they engage families; elevate students' voice; support educators; and work to make a difference for the healt  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 12 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * NCPA Applauds Reintroduced Pharmacists Fight Back Act * ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Dec. 12, 2025) - The National Community Pharmacists Association is pleased to support the Pharmacists Fight Back Act, which was reintroduced yesterday by Reps. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.), James Comer (R-Ky.), and Diana Harshbarger (R-Tenn.). NCPA was proud to endorse this l  more

CLARKSBURG, West Virginia, Dec. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia posted the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Ohio County Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Distribution WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Deontre Christian Johnson, age 25, of Wheeling, West Virginia, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for fentanyl distribution, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey. According to court documents, Johnson, also known as "Trap," was selling fen  more

CLARKSBURG, West Virginia, Dec. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia posted the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025: * * * Ohio Man Sentenced for Fentanyl, Methamphetamine Offenses WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Terrance Bradley, 27, of Willoughby Hills, Ohio, was sentenced to 92 months in prison for fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey. Bradley, also known as "Blade," was selling counterfeit prescripti  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 12 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Paper: A New Era of Robotic Systems Is Here * The U.S. is at an inflection point that demands a shift in robotics from a supplemental asset to a core element of warfare, according to a new paper published by the Association of the U.S. Army. "The character of warfare has transformed with the rise of robotic and autonomous systems, which now define warfare rather th  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Dec. 11 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Q&A with Ali Reza Manouchehri, Winter Commencement 2025 Speaker * MetroStar co-founder and chief executive officer Ali Manouchehri, BA Philosophy '99, is the featured speaker at George Mason University's Winter Commencement on December 18. Here he talks about his George Mason experience, his company's partnership with the university, and his advice for new graduates. Are there any lessons or experiences  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Scott's Statement on Republicans' Latest Health Care Proposal Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement following the release of House Republicans' latest health care proposal. "House Republicans' idea of a 'new' health care proposal to   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2025: * * * Senator Justice Celebrates National Miners Day Resolution Passing the Senate Yesterday, Senator Jim Justice (R-WV) celebrated the Senate's passage of 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. They power our homes, fuel o  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Collins, King Celebrate Passage of Wreaths Across America Day Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, the Senate unanimously passed a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Collins and Angus King designating Saturday, December 13, 2025, as "Wreaths Across America Day." The annual event honors our nation's fallen heroes with commemorative Maine-made balsam wreaths laid by millions of vo  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Stephen Kates named School of Medicine's interim dean * By VCU News staff Stephen Kates, M.D., a professor for a decade at Virginia Commonwealth University, will serve as the interim dean of the VCU School of Medicine and interim executive vice president of medical affairs for VCU Health System, effective Dec. 24. Kates is professor and chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in the Sc  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Dec. 12 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * The Lawyers Breathing Life Into AI Alumni, Recent Graduates and Professors Explore How Artificial Intelligence Is Shaping the Legal Profession By Melissa Castro Wyatt Artificial intelligence has entered the legal world with the confidence befitting a first-year associate eager to make a mark. AI's believers envision leaner firms, shorter hours and lower costs. Critics see risk i  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 13 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * VCOM Student Celeste Prado Honored with National Hispanic Health Foundation Scholarship By James Nichols First-year VCOM-Carolinas student Celeste Prado was recently honored in Washington, DC, after receiving a National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) Scholarship--an award recognizing future health professionals committed to improving Hispanic and underserved communities. Pr  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU Center on Society and Health partners to help U.S. cities close life expectancy gaps * By Maggie Christ Virginia Commonwealth University's Center on Society and Health, the Big Cities Health Coalition and the Boston Public Health Commission announced an award of $1.5 million from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to create a national network focused on equitable health outcomes. The pro  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Barrett Introduce Bipartisan Legislative Package to Confront the Impact of Screen Addiction on Men's Mental Health * Washington, D.C. U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) and Tom Barrett (R-Mich.-07) today introduced a pair of bipartisan bills to confront the rising crisis of screen addiction, and its toll on American men and boys a trend increasingly linked to worsening mental  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Applauds Senate Passage of Legislation to Strengthen VA Acquisitions & Accountability for Veterans * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation advanced by U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) that would enact major reforms to the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA's) acquisition processes to achieve improved outcomes for veterans. Through creating a centralized Office of Acquisi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Announce Federal Funding for Virginia Airports * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $620,060 in federal grant funding for infrastructure upgrades to three Virginia airports. This funding is awarded through the Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program for FY26, which is made p  more