WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "FROM EARLY PRAISE TO PUBLIC DEFENSE, KIGGANS BACKS DOGE CUTS" [Virginia Mercury] * Reporting details Jen Kiggans' longstanding support for DOGE even as it devastated Virginia's economy and hurt veterans Major new reporting this week from the Virginia Mercury details in depth how vulnerable Congresswoman Jen Kiggans was a major proponent of DOGE - even as it uprooted Virginia's   more

NEW YORK, Dec. 18 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release: * * * 'The Gun on Second Street' Crew on Strike In West Virginia in Absence of Good Faith Negotiations * WHEELING, WV A clear majority of film technicians working on The Gun on Second Street have signaled their united decision to form a union and bargain for industry-standard wages and benefits, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IA  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * 13 military hospitals, clinic receive Leapfrog's top annual awards for patient safety and quality * The Defense Health Agency had 12 military hospitals and one clinic receive the 2025 Leapfrog Top Hospital award and Top Ambulatory Surgical Center award, respectively, annual accolades for the nation's highest-performing medical facilities, during an awards dinner Dec. 15. While less than 6% of hosp  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 18 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * 7 Takeaways from Chris Spear's Cargo Theft Hearing * The trucking industry takes great pride in delivering America's freight safely and on time; however, the billions of tons of goods transported by trucks from coast to coast have increasingly become a prime target for organized crime rings, including transnational organizations.  This week, ATA President a  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * A quantum world * Between 1900 and 1925, the world of physics was shaken to its core. Scientists like Max Planck, Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr proposed bold new theories and mathematical formulas, showing that atomic and subatomic particles do not adhere to the principles of classical physics. The field of quantum physics was born, describing how the smallest units of matter and energy behave. Quantum   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 18 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA's United Forces & Families Hosted DLA's First FMWR Industry Day * The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) was proud to host the Defense Logistics Agency's (DLA) inaugural Family, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (FMWR) Industry Day at AFA Headquarters, made possible through a grant from AFA's United Forces & Families initiative.  The event brought D  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity Celebrates Bipartisan Passage of the SPEED Act in the House * Washington, D.C. - Today, the House passed H.R. 4776, the "Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act" by a bipartisan vote of 221 YEA to 196 NAY. The bill could help lower energy costs by making it easier to build new power plants through the streamlining  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Youngkin's Final Budget: Tax Cuts, Tax Relief, and Retaining a Legacy of Growth By Jack Guidi On Wednesday December 17th, Governor Glenn Youngkin proposed his final state budget for Virginia's 2026-2028 fiscal years. He spoke to members of the Joint Money Committees, which included governor-elect Spanberger. In his address, Youngkin reflected over the record growth of Virginia's economy ov  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * An Important Step To Modernizing Federal Cannabis Policy * WASHINGTON, DC - In response to President Trump's executive order this afternoon rescheduling cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, Americans for Prosperity Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement: "The Trump Administration's decision to move forward with rescheduling ca  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 19 -- The Arlington Public Schools issued the following news on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Arlington School Board Certifies Collective Bargaining Agreement Benefiting APS Supervisors The Arlington School Board today certified a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between Arlington Public Schools (APS) and the Arlington School Administrators (ASA). The first school division in Virginia to certify an administrative CBA in August 2023, APS now shares that distinction in th  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 18 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA's Statement on Marijuana Reclassification * Washington - Today, following President Trump signing an executive order that reclassifies marijuana as a Schedule III substance, American Trucking Associations' Vice President of Safety Policy Brenna Lyles issued this statement:  "While we do not hold a formal position on marijuana legalization or deregulatio  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release: * * * AUVSI Accredits New Training Providers Under Trusted UMS Operator(TM) Program, Expanding Maritime Workforce Standards The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced the accreditation of Saronic and Safe Harbor Maritime as training providers under the AUVSI Trusted UMS Operator(TM) Program, advancing the adoption of consistent,  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release: * * * AUVSI Applauds FY26 NDAA for Advancing America's Uncrewed Systems Industry & Streamlining Defense Acquisition for Speed The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) strongly supports the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed by Congress today, which makes critical, long-overdue investments in America's military drone, roboti  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 19 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release: * * * AUVSI Welcomes DOT's National Strategy for Advanced Air Mobility The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) congratulates the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Advanced Air Mobility Interagency Working Group (AAM IWG) on the release of The Advanced Air Mobility National Strategy. The strategy reflects significant cross-government  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 19 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems secures programmable ammunition orders from Sweden and Finland BAE Systems has signed two contracts worth approximately $171 million for its Bofors 40mm and 57mm 3P (Pre-fragmented, Programmable, Proximity- fused) advanced ammunition, in a combined procurement from both the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command (FDF LOG COM). The Swedish Ar  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Returns To House Science Committee * Rep. Don Beyer, previously a longtime member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Committee, was re-appointed to that committee by Democratic Leader Jeffries this week. Beyer departed the Committee after serving on it for his first four terms when Democrats lost slots at the beginning of the 118 th Congress. His appointment became official  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Can Virginia stop the blue catfish? * The following story originally appeared on the website for William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS. - Ed. For decades, the Chesapeake Bay's rivers and tributaries have been home to a troublesome guest whose presence continues to ripple through the ecosystem. The blue catfish first introduced in the 1970s for recreational fishing has since become an ecologically disruptiv  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Congress Has a Chance to Get America Building Again * ARLINGTON, VA For decades, overregulation has created a system where building the infrastructure America needs is virtually impossible. In an era when we must unleash American energy production, the SPEED Act will fix that cutting through endless delays and helping get America building again. In an op-ed published by   more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Dec. 18 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Congressional Interference Threatens Recovery, Management of Gray Wolves, Other Wildlife * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congress should let science and best management practices, not politics, guide gray wolf and other species conservation decisions. The National Wildlife Federation urged lawmakers to set aside a bill that would override the Endangered Species Act for gray w  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Dec. 17 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Costello Scholarship Luncheon showcases growth in named scholarship funding * The Costello College of Business at George Mason University recently announced a significant increase in scholarship money awarded to students$1.3 million for the 2024-25 academic year$500,000 of which went to named scholarships. Over the past five years, both the total amount of scholarship funding and the number of students who  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Name of Product: TopHomer Pool Drain Covers Hazard: The recalled drain covers violate the entrapment protection standards of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA), posing entrapment and drowning hazards to swimmers and bathers. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: December 18, 2025 Units: About 1,040 Consumer Contact: TopHomerUS by email at Tophomer.recall@outl  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Dec. 17 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason student project presents sticky situation for hackers * When a cloud computing class at George Mason University called for a team project, master's student Kevin Landry saw an opportunity to share what he knew and give classmates a taste of real-world cyber defense. A seasoned cybersecurity enthusiast, Landry introduced his team to the concept of a honeypota decoy system designed to lure and  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Dec. 17 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Graduation student speaker wants to use his bioengineering degree to change lives * When this year's Winter Commencement student speaker Ayham Elayan was choosing a major he knew he wanted to do something that would make a difference in people's lives. He is graduating from George Mason University this week with a bachelor of science in bioengineering with a pre-health concentration. "Starting out, I kne  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: GW Receives $2.9 Million Federal Grant to Strengthen Rural Nursing Workforce * Washington, D.C. (December 18, 2025) The George Washington University School of Nursing has received a $2.9 million federal grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to help address persistent nursing shortages in rural communities across Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. The four-yea  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Happy Holidays from VCU * 'Tis the season to be uncommonly joyful! This time of year, we come together to reflect, to celebrate and to look forward. At VCU, that celebration takes on a style all our own: a mix of creativity, innovation and unstoppable spirit. Thank you for helping us reach new heights and light up our community in ways only VCU can. VCU does the holidays the only way we kno  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Dec. 18 (TNSrpt) -- Old Dominion University issued the following news on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * In State of the Commonwealth Report, Old Dominion University Economists Examine Effects of Federal Cuts, Continued Tariffs Old Dominion University, a leader in economic research, released its 11th annual State of the Commonwealth Report today highlighting where Virginia stands regarding regional progress and the financial circumstances that affect the pocketbooks of all residents.   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Interagency Senior Leaders Discuss Tactics on Advancing Counter UAS Efforts * Joint interagency and law enforcement senior leaders met to establish a shared understanding of counter-small unmanned aerial system threat detection and mitigation best practices during a law enforcement symposium hosted by the Joint Task Force National Capital Region at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia, Dec. 11. The joint  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Dec. 17 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Invisible invasion: What service members need to know about microplastics * Service members face health risks both while at home and when deployed, and the emerging global threat of micro- and nanoplastics, or MNPs, may have long-term impacts on their health. "We're beginning to appreciate that microplastics are everywhere and likely contaminating everything we eat, drink, and touch," said Dr. Mar  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Jen Kiggans Has Made Herself the Face of Skyrocketing Health Care Costs * POLITICO : House Republicans pass health care plan without re-upping insurance subsidies They say a picture is worth a thousand words. So here's one that says all you need to know about Virginia Congresswoman Jen Kiggans: That's right: After spending weeks signing onto meaningless letters and pretending  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Banks Introduce Bill to Eliminate Antiquated Tax on Student Loans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, (D-VA) and U.S. Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced the Student Loan Tax Elimination Act, legislation to remove antiquated "origination fees" for federal student loans. "Student loan debt is holdin  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, McCormick Introduce Legislation to Preserve and Protect America's Historic Battlefields * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Dave McCormick introduced the American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation to strengthen the preservation of historic battlefields associated with wars fought on American soil. "From Yorktown to Appomattox to   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Seeks Protection for Critically Imperiled Virginia Millipede * BLACKSBURG, Va. The Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today for failing to issue an initial finding on whether to protect the Ellett Valley millipede under the Endangered Species Act. The Center petitioned the agency in October 2023 to protect the millipede. This m  more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- Liberty University issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * Public health students present research at national APHA Conference The Department of Public Health within Liberty University's School of Health Sciences was well represented at this year's annual American Public Health Association conference in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 2-5. This year marked a departmental milestone, with a record 18 presentations by master's and doctoral students, i  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 18 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * LIBRE Applauds House Passage of the SPEED Act to Unleash American Energy and Job Creation * Arlington, VA Today, The LIBRE Initiative, the nation's largest center-right Latino advocacy organization, welcomed the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of H.R. 4776 The SPEED Act, bipartisan legislation that takes a critical step toward modernizing America's broken permitting proce  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Dec. 18 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Lower Federal CAFE Standards Proposed * The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released a federal proposal to revise corporate average fuel economy standards (CAFE) for passenger cars and light-duty trucks for model years 2022-2031. This shift represents a significant rollback from policies finalized under the Biden   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news: * * * Marine Corps announces updated physical fitness standards * MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, VIRGINIA The Marine Corps is implementing changes to its Physical Fitness Test and body composition standards in accordance with the Secretary of War's Military Fitness Standards memorandum issued on Sept. 30, 2025. These changes, announced in MARADMIN 613/25, will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. The Marine Corps will   more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Dec. 18 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Marshall University announces new public mural project at Smith Music Hall * The west facing side of the Smith Music Hall will be the site of a new public art mural. Funding has been secured, in part through the National Endowment for the Arts, for a new public mural to be installed on the west face of Evelyn Holbrook Smith Music Hall at Marshall University. The project is a collaborative e  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on the Republican Health Care Bill * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after the House voted on the health care bill brought forward by Republicans that does not include an extension of the enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA): "For months, I have sounded the alarm on the devastat  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Mobile medicine: VCU students travel to provide health care to the underserved * By Grace McOmber School of Medicine On a chilly Saturday morning in October, first-year Virginia Commonwealth University medical student Julia Ball and five of her peers piled into a 3:30 a.m. carpool headed toward the Rockingham County Fair Grounds near Harrisonburg, Virgininia. But instead of Ferris wheels and  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Board Approves Budget; Receives Update on Share Insurance Fund * Board Action Bulletin Alexandria, VA (December 18, 2025) The National Credit Union Administration Board held its seventh open meeting of 2025 and received a briefing on the agency's operating budgets for 2026-2027. The Board was also briefed on the performance of the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fun  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Dec. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia posted the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Pair Sentenced in Overdose Death of Northern Virginia Teen Bessy Jimenez Mejia and Liam Conaway Distributed Fentanyl that Killed Cayden Foster in 2023 * HARRISONBURG, Va. - A pair of individuals responsible for distributing the fatal dose of fentanyl that killed an 18-year-old high school student in 2023 were sentenced today in federal   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 18 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Panel: Vets Need Targeted Support to Navigate Transition * Ensuring a successful transition from the military for veterans and their families is "an enduring, vital U.S. national interest," a panel of experts said during a hearing on Capitol Hill. "When a service member's final experience in uniformtheir transition from itis positive and enduring,... veterans and t  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * President Trump's Health Savings Account Proposal Shows Republicans Should Go on Offense on Health Care Affordability * AFP urges lawmakers to rally around patient-focused solutions that lower costs and increase choicebecause Americans want leaders who fight for them, not for insurance companies. WASHINGTON, DC - Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today highlighted Presiden  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Dec. 17 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Proposed Changes to Endangered Species Act Miss Bipartisan Opportunity to Strengthen Recovery Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. The U.S. House of Representatives should prioritize targeted, bipartisan reforms to the Endangered Species Act, and providing strong funding for state, territorial, and Tribal wildlife conservation efforts, rather than any broad, partisan bills  more

RADFORD, Virginia, Dec. 19 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford University, NRCC announce shared student advisor position to improve transfer student success through Tartan Transfer New River Community College (NRCC) and Radford University have announced a new collaboration: a shared student advisor position designed to strengthen transfer pathways and improve student success. The position is part of Radford University's Tartan Transfer Program partnership wi  more

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Dec. 18 -- West Liberty University issued the following news: * * * Regents Bachelor of Arts Degree Program Marks 50 Years of Helping West Virginians Achieve Their Higher Education Goals West Liberty University is marking the 50th anniversary of the statewide Regents Bachelor of Arts (RBA) degree. The RBA degree program is designed to fit the needs of adult students, particularly those who already have work and family commitments, by offering credit for life and w  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 17 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * Retailers Object to Credit Card Settlement * On Friday, the Retail Industry Leaders Association filed preliminary objections to the proposed settlement in the Visa/Mastercard Interchange Fee Litigation. This longstanding and important litigation is focused on the harmful anticompetitive rules and fees imposed by Visa and Mastercard, which have affected merch  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Dec. 18 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Reviewing Compliance With Bill 96 In 2026 * As companies prepare to turn the calendar to a new year, it is a good time for companies that sell products into Quebec (both manufacturers and suppliers) to review their respective compliance obligations when it comes to French translation requirements under the Charter of the French Language, Bill 96, and its Final Regulation. O  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Dec. 18 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Industry Association's Government Affairs Team Hosts Capitol Hill Reception, Highlights RV Caucus And Industry Achievements * On Monday, December 15, the RV Industry Association's Government Affairs team hosted a reception in the Rayburn House Office Building to celebrate the RV sector's successes throughout 2025. Reception attendees included Rep. Rudy Yakym (R-IN) and Rep  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Dec. 18 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Technician Career Championed At CareerTech Conference * Last week, the RV Technical Institute attended the Association for Career and Technical Education's (ACTE) CareerTech Vision Conference in Nashville, TN. The event, which took place from Tuesday, December 9, through Friday, December 12, allowed the Institute to provide information on the RV technician career path to s  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Slams Trump Administration's Absurd Rationale for Boat Strikes, Votes to Stop Military Action in Venezuela * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting for the adoption of H.Con.Res. 61 (link is external), directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on Passing of Rev. A Lincoln James, Jr * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the passing of the Rev. Dr. A Lincoln James, Jr., Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia. "Rev. James was a charismatic and influential preacher who had a remarkable career. He led Trinity Baptist Church for several decades and served as   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, Wittman, Kiggans, Elfreth Reintroduce Bill Reauthorizing NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Bobby Scott (VA-03), Rob Wittman (VA-01), Jennifer Kiggans (VA-02), and Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) reintroduced the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act, previously known as the Chesapeake Bay Science, Edu  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 18 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Announces the 2026 Security Megatrends * Artificial intelligence's dramatic influence on software tops the list of key trends forecasted to impact the security industry in 2026 and beyond. SILVER SPRING, Md.The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and forecasted the 2026 Security Megatrends, which form the bas  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Space Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * Space Force delivers experimental capabilities to orbit under the DoW Space Test Program EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- WALLOPS ISLAND, Va. - The U.S. Space Force's (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) successfully launched the Department of War's (DoW) Space Test Program (STP) S30 mission to deliver four Research and Development (R&D) satellites to low-Earth orbit (LEO) aboard a Rocket Lab Electron rocket at   more

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 19 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following Q&A on Dec. 18, 2025, by Sophie Coker, with Sara Lombardo, a graduate student at the Atmospheric Sciences Research Center Whiteface Mountain Field Station: * * * 5Qs with Sara Lombardo: Graduate Student Earns NASA Award for Cloud Chemistry Research Sara Lombardo has focused their time high up in the clouds since joining the University at Albany. Originally from Powhatan, Virginia, Lombardo enrolled in graduate schoo  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 18 [Category: Health Care] -- The Vision Council posted the following news release: * * * The Vision Council Caps a Year of Growth, Innovation, and Industry Leadership * Alexandria, VA - December 18, 2025 - As the leading trade association for the optical industry, The Vision Council closed 2025 with a year of measurable progress across research, government relations, industry standards, Foundation initiatives, and Vision Expo events. In a year marked by change and  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Dec. 17 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa offers new spinal procedure for pain relief * CAMP FOSTER, Japan Providing health care to the nearly 55,000-person beneficiary population and the 188,768-person Western Pacific-eligible referral population in Okinawa presents unique challenges. One challenge for an overseas medical treatment facility is staffing medical specialties that may not see the same workload or   more

MANCHESTER, England, Dec. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Hidden bias gives 'swing state' voters more influence over US trade policy Americans living in political "swing states" have a significantly louder voice in national trade policy - effectively making their votes worth more than others - according to a new study published in the Journal of International Economics. Professor Karim Chalak from The University of Manchester, Professor Jo  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 18 -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * University of Oklahoma, West Virginia University Researchers Earn NIH Grant to Study 'Concept' Flavored Cigarillos Cigarillos, a small type of cigar, have dramatically risen in popularity, particularly those that come in flavors, such as cherry or chocolate. Some state and local laws have banned all flavored cigars, and the Food and Drug Administration has announced i  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Dec. 19 -- The University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy issued the following news: * * * Why Democracy Depends on Watchdog Agencies As laws, institutional norms, and political pressures collide, effective oversight reinforces the principle that no officeholder is above the law. By Natalie Ermann Russell In recent months, debates over the independence of government agencies and the limits of presidential authority have moved from academic journals into c  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on Dec. 17, 2025, by Lauren Foster with Anthony Palomba, professor of the Darden School of Business: * * * Q&A: How is the Netflix hit series 'Stranger Things' predicting the future of streaming? "Stranger Things" is back with a bang. Season five's first episode pulled in 59.6 million views in five days, topping all English-language Netflix debuts. The long-awaited final season Thanksgiving-eve release   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU wins nine honors at the Education Digital Marketing Awards * By Amelia Heymann Virginia Commonwealth University won nine awards at the Education Digital Marketing Awards, eight of them by the Enterprise Marketing and Communications division that elevates the VCU enterprise and brand worldwide. VCU earned two gold and three silver awards in the 13th annual national competition, which honor  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Video: Kaine Slams Trump's Reckless & Corrupt Decision to Allow Nvidia to Sell Advanced Chips to China * FULL VIDEO OF KAINE'S SPEECH IS AVAILABLE HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, spoke on the Senate floor sounding the alarm about the Trump Administration's dangerous decision to allow Nvidia to sell  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Joins Bipartisan Statement from All 25 Jewish House Members on Antisemitic Attack in Australia * Washington, D.C. Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) joined 24 of his fellow Jewish Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in releasing the following statement in response to an attack on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia that targeted Jewish people celebrating the first night of Hanukkah  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Office Delivers Real Results for Virginia's Seventh District in 2025 * Washington, D.C. Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today released an end-of-year summary highlighting his office's work delivering results for Virginians across Virginia's Seventh District in 2025 including returning hard-earned tax dollars to constituents, advancing bipartisan legislation, and resolving thousands of  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Crenshaw Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Crack Down on Cartel Smuggling Operations at Southern Border * Washington, D.C. U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) and Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas-02) today introduced bipartisan legislation to tackle the fentanyl crisis by combatting the flow of illicit firearms and money that fuel cartel operations. "I'm proud to lead this bipartisa  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Thompson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help American Workers Better Prepare for Retirement * Washington, D.C. U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) and Glenn 'GT' Thompson (R-Penn.-15) today introduced a bipartisan bill to help American workers take advantage of their employer-sponsored retirement plans and employer match offers by permitting more frequent opportunities fo  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Republican Delegation Sends Letter of Support for Virginia's Rural Health Transformation Funding Application * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), Congressman John McGuire (VA-05), Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06), and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09) released a letter they sent in support of the Commonwealth of Virginia's Rura  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * How quantum entanglement can advance disaster relief, communication methods Doctoral student Alexander DeRieux, under the advisement of Professor Walid Saad, used the unique properties of quantum bits, or qubits, as a method of transmitting information. By Noah Frank Any time you use a device to communicate information -- an email, a text message, any data transfer -- the information in that transmission crosse  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Johann Rudi awarded Luther and Alice Hamlett Junior Faculty Fellowship Johann Rudi, assistant professor of mathematics in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, has been awarded a Luther and Alice Hamlett Junior Faculty Fellowship by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The Luther and Alice Hamlett Junior Faculty Fellowships were established through a generous bequest from the estate of the late Luther J. Hamle  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Steffen Werner awarded Luther and Alice Hamlett Junior Faculty Fellowship Steffen Werner, assistant professor of mathematics in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, has been awarded a Luther and Alice Hamlett Junior Faculty Fellowship by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The Luther and Alice Hamlett Junior Faculty Fellowships were established through a generous bequest from the estate of the late Luther J.  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 19 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * VMI Confers Degrees, Commissions Officers The December commencement ceremony at Virginia Military Institute was held Thursday, Dec. 18. Proud families and delighted friends gathered in Memorial Hall to honor 29 cadets as they were awarded their bachelor's degrees. At his first graduation ceremony as superintendent, Lt. Gen. David Furness '87 welcomed the assembly, and thanked the parents for their in  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Justice Introduce Legislation to Make Child Care More Affordable * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Jim Justice (D-WV) introduced the Child Care Supply Tax Credit Act, bipartisan legislation to address the nationwide shortage of child care options. Through the creation of a new commonsense tax credit, this legislation would help providers attract and retain qualified  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Applaud Unanimous Senate Passage of Aviation Safety Legislation, Sending It to the House * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) today welcomed Senate approval of the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act, sending it to the House of Representatives for consideration. The bipartisan legislation, which passed unanimously out   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Leads Bipartisan Effort to Push FTC to Crack Down on Surveillance Pricing With Holiday Shopping Season Underway * WASHINGTON - Today, in the thick of the holiday shopping season, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) led Sens. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Richard Blumental (D-CT), and Josh Hawley (R-MO) in pushing the Trump administration to crack down on surveillance pricing, which eliminates a fixed or   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, McGarvey Introduce Bill to Support Families of Mine Workers Who Died of Black Lung Disease * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) introduced the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act, legislation that would remove barriers to benefits and ensure that families of miners who have died from black lung are properly compensated. A companion bill was introduc  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, McGarvey Introduce Bill to Support Families of Mine Workers who Died of Black Lung Disease * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) introduced the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act, legislation that would remove barriers to benefits and ensure that families of miners who have died from black lung are properly compensated. A companion bill was introduced by R  more

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Dec. 18 -- West Liberty University issued the following news: * * * West Liberty University Students Partner with West Liberty Lions Club Family Support Center to Advance Community Health and Wellness West Liberty University students in CEP 442: Community Empowerment and Engagement spent the Fall 2025 semester turning classroom learning into community impact through a hands-on Problem-Based Learning (PBL) project in partnership with the West Liberty Lions Club Fam  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Dec. 18 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * WVWC Student Senate Receives Statewide Award for Care Packages Initiative * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - West Virginia Wesleyan College's Student Senate was recently named the winner of the Daniel Crockett Student Government Association Award by the WV Association of Student Personnel Administrators. The award, which is given annually to student government associations that demonstrate serv  more