ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 12 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * AASA Awards Grants to School Districts Across the Nation * Contact: Lara Wade Director of Communications Mobile: (813) 833-1498 lwade@aasa.org AASA, The School Superintendents Association, has announced the recipients of the 2026 Helping Kids Mini Grants, a program funded by AASA, and supported by its government cooperative procurement partne  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-GA Releases 2026 Legislative Agenda * ATLANTA, GA - AFP-GA released its 2026 legislative agenda today, the same day the Georgia General Assembly kicks off its 2026 legislative session. Over the course of the session, Georgia lawmakers are expected to debate topics like eliminating the state income tax, offering voluntary portable benefits to self-employed workers and  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 13 -- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries issued the following news on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * Reducing Exposure to Forfeiture Lawsuits: A How-to By Paul Mulholland Many retirement plan fiduciaries have been sued for fiduciary breaches due to their handling of forfeited employer contributions in recent years. Legal Theory David Levine, a principal at the Groom Law Group, explains that many employers will offer employer contributions to a plan,  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity Backs Presidential Veto of Costly Obamacare Subsidies * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Newsweek reports that President Trump has indicated he may veto legislation approved by the House on Thursday to reinstate Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, should the bill advance through the Senate. Americans for Prosperity (AFP) argues that such a veto would be fully  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 12 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Picks 9 Potential Sites for Nuclear Energy Initiative * The Army has selected nine sites for consideration as it looks to place microreactor power plants on its installations. Known as the Janus Program, the initiative is the Army's next-generation nuclear power program and seeks to develop and install microreactor power plants in line with a presidential exec  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 12 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Reminds New Yorkers to Stay Alert for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza * Interview with DEC Wildlife Health Program Leader, Kevin Hynes, is available to view Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) continues to infect birds and mammals across the U.S. and Canada, including New York State. With wild bird mortalities from HPAI increasing in late fall and pe  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: * * * DLA, Norway discuss common concerns, supply chain resilience * FORT BELVOIR, Va. - While both Norway and the United States are NATO allies, they're very different nations. With Norway's size closer to that of New Mexico or Montana and the U.S. population being about 61 times larger than Norway's, their federal and defense budgets are vastly different.  Despite these difference  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Jan. 12 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections: * * * Well, what a week of contrasts. Stormy weather and beautiful sunny days... As I think about all that we are doing, and the context in which we are doing it, I continue to be both grateful for the efforts of so many and hopeful for the future, this work matters. Good news to share this week! Eight students from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science an  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Food Business Karison Foods & Snacks Inc Recalls 'PANJIRI', 'ALSI PINNI', 'PUNJABI PINNI', 'BESAN LADDOO', and 'NO SUGAR ADDED BESAN LADDOO' Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen Summary Company Announcement Date: January 12, 2026 FDA Publish Date: January 12, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Potential or Undeclared  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 12 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU to host 2026 Festival of the Creative Arts * Florida State University's Office of Research will host the 2026 Festival of the Creative Arts, a campuswide event that highlights the voices, talents and creativity of FSU faculty and students in February and early March. Departments from across campus will celebrate the innovation and creative excellence that results from combining various modes of e  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Jan. 13 -- General Dynamics issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * GDIT Awarded $988 Million Contract to Modernize Navy C5ISR Systems Company will integrate advanced systems across all surface combatant ships to stay ahead of emerging threats * General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics, announced today that it was awarded the Ship and Air Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat, Intelligence, Su  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 12 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady of Virginia Suzanne S. Youngkin Celebrate Partnership for Petersburg's Success and Make New Sustainability Announcements * Celebrating the Partnership's mission to help Petersburg become one of the best cities to live, work, and raise a family Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin alongside local, state, and national leaders a  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Jan. 12 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces Appointments of Gabriel Moreno, Derrick Coley, and Darrell Odom, Sr. to the Maryland House of Delegates * ANNAPOLIS, MD -Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointment of Gabriel M. Moreno to District 13; Derrick L. Coley to District 24; and Darrell C. Odom, Sr. to District 27A of the Maryland House of Delegates. "Gabriel Moreno, Derrick Coley, and Darrell Odom,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on Helping Federal Corrections Officers, USP Lee * U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) is working to encourage the Trump Administration to protect the collective bargaining rights of Virginia's federal corrections officers. Currently, Executive Order 14251, "Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs," provides an exemption to members of law enforcement an  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Jan. 12 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Hearing to Expand Hunting, Fishing Access Highlights Need to Invest in Public Lands, Refuges * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House Natural Resources Committee's upcoming hearing on expanding access for hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation on public lands is a timely opportunity to recognize the incredible resource national wildlife refuges and public lands offer hun  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 12 -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation issued the following news: * * * How do I protect myself against skin cancer--even in the winter? * When temperatures drop, many people forget that protecting your skin from the sun is still essential. The UV index may be trending lower, but some winter activities or conditions-like high-altitude sports or reflective snow-can increase your UV exposure without you realizing it. And harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays can lead to skin ca  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-MN's Jake Coleman Discusses Fraud Scandal on One America News Network * ST. PAUL, MN - In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) State Director Jake Coleman appeared on One America News Network's "The Real Story with Riley Lewis" on Saturday to discuss Governor Tim Walz's handling of Minnesota's welfare fraud crisis. "So far, Tim Walz  more

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, Jan. 12 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * JMU receives $2.72 million nationwide civic discourse grant James Madison University has received a $2.72 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support civic discourse and dialogue across institutions of higher education nationwide. The grant enables other colleges and universities to learn from JMU's best practices in civic discourse from the James Madison Center for Civic Engageme  more

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, Jan. 12 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * JMU students take on organized retail crime in X-Labs course James Madison University students spent the fall semester tackling the growing problem of organized retail crime through an X-Labs course titled "Reimagining Virginia's Fight Against Organized Retail Crime." The experiential learning course, which brought together students from 11 academic disciplines and faculty from the College of Integr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Trump Justice Department's Attempt to Bully the Federal Reserve * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following statement regarding the Department of Justice's (DOJ) criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve and subpoena of Chair Jerome Powell following an unprecedented year-long pressure campaign from the Trump Administration: "The Federal R  more

HAMILTON, New York, Jan. 12 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Lifelong Friendship Leads to Unique Academic Collaboration * When Associate Professor of History Alexander Karn started to piece together his academic plans for his 2025 first-year seminar (FSEM), he had a childhood friend from Pittsburgh in mind. That course development, Karn said, was the perfect opportunity to collaborate with a long-time friend, Leonard Brown, who is also now the vice president of studen  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * LULAC, Joined by Leading Legacy Civil Rights Organizations, Calls for Congressional Investigation into Recent Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions * The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) today called on Congress to launch an immediate and independent investigation into a series of recent use-of-force incidents involving federal immigration enforcement personnel. LULAC is joine  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, issued the following news release: * * * LULAC, JOINED BY LEADING LEGACY CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS, CALLS FOR CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATION INTO RECENT FEDERAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS The nation's oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization, joined by Common Cause and the League of Women Voters, issues a historic call for oversight, adherence to the Constitution, and public accountability * The League  more

CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 13 -- Malone University issued the following news: * * * Announcing the Spring 2026 Speaker Series Malone University is pleased to announce its Spring 2026 Speaker Series, a dynamic lineup of nationally recognized leaders, scholars, authors, and practitioners who will engage the campus and community in thoughtful dialogue on timely and relevant issues shaping faith, leadership, culture, and society. Running from January through May, the series will feature keynote addresse  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Announces 2026 Black History Month Essay Contest * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced the launch of the 2026 Black History Month Essay Contest for middle school and high school students across Virginia's Fourth Congressional District. The competition is open to all middle and high school students who live in or attend school in Virginia's   more

SANTA CRUZ, California, Jan. 12 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * New book chronicles the life of an enslaved man on the run in the 1700s * David George was born enslaved in Virginia in 1742, but he never gave up on his fight for freedom. At age 19, he slipped away from a brutal enslaver, fleeing the plantation around midnight and heading southwest. Running by night, fording rivers and crossing borders, George embarked on a decades-long odys  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Jan. 12 (TNSrpt) -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * New Report Warns of Sharp Federal Job Losses in D.C. Region * A new report issued this week by the Stephen S. Fuller Institute at the Schar School of Policy and Government estimates the Washington, D.C., region's federal workforce shrank by nearly 53,000 employees from December 2024 to November 2025-a contraction not seen in more than two decades. The remaining federal workforce now stands at 32  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 13 -- The Oceantic Network, formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind, issued the following statement on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * Oceantic Statement: Revolution Wind to Resume Construction Earlier today, a U.S. judge in D.C. court ruled construction can resume on Revolution Wind while it challenges the federal administration's the construction pause and lease suspension issued on December 22, 2025. The ruling cited the 'arbitrary and capricious' nature of the recen  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Jan. 12 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * ORR Marks One-Year Anniversary Of EXPLORE Act, Highlighting Progress And Opportunity On Access, Innovation, And Implementation Of Landmark Outdoor Recreation Legislation * One year after the EXPLORE Act was signed into law, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is celebrating meaningful progress toward modernizing outdoor recreation access, strengthening local economies, an  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Over a Year Since Passing Hurricane Helene Relief, Sen. Ossoff Presses USDA to Release Block Grant Funding for Farmers * Washington, D.C. -Over a year since passing Federal disaster relief for Georgia farmers, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is pressing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for updates on when Georgia farmers will see relief funding. In December 2024, Sen. Ossoff helped pass $21 billion  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Jan. 12 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Pittsburgh-Area ABARTA Coca-Cola Driver Triumphs in Federal Case Challenging Forced Teamsters Union Membership Demands * Federal labor board orders employer to post notice properly informing employees of their rights and will soon prosecute Teamsters Local 585 union Pittsburgh, PA (January 12, 2026) - Josh Hammaker, a driver for ABARTA Coca-Cola's Houston, PA, dis  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * RFK Jr. Ignores Measles Crisis As Cases Hit 34-Year High As Measles Spread Through Multiple States, No Sign Of Urgency or Regret From Trump's Health Secretary Who Repeatedly Lied About the Safety of the Measles Vaccine * Nearly 100 new measles cases have been confirmed in South Carolina since last Tuesday, bringing the state's total to 310 as of January 9th, as U.S. cases rise to the highest levels in 34 years. Meanwhi  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Public Pressure Forces Mayor LaFrance to Pull 3% Sales Tax -- But New $12 Million Tax Threat Looms * ANCHORAGE, AK - Americans for Prosperity-Alaska (AFP-AK) today applauded Anchorage residents and grassroots volunteers after Mayor Suzanne LaFrance withdrew her proposed 3% citywide sales tax from Tuesday's Anchorage Assembly agenda following intense public opposition. T  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cline's Bill to Strengthen Bankruptcy System Passes the House, Heads to President's Desk * Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation sponsored by Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06) to strengthen the bankruptcy system while keeping it fully funded by users, instead of taxpayers. The bill now heads to the President's desk   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement After DOJ Launches Criminal Investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Powell * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement after the Department of Justice announced a new criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell : "This sham investigation of Jerome Powell is part of a larger pattern of this a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement on Arson Attack at Beth Israel Congregation * "My thoughts are with the Mississippi Jewish community after an outrageous arson attack on Beth Israel Congregation. This 160-year old historic synagogue was once bombed by the KKK for fighting for civil rights, and is the largest synagogue in Mississippi. This latest attack is part of a concerning increase in antisemit  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Shane Ross honored as fellow of the American Astronautical Society By Jama Green Shane Ross, professor of aerospace and ocean engineering and the Roanoke Electric Steel Chair in Engineering, has been elected a fellow of the American Astronautical Society. Among the 500 fellows selected since the organization's founding in 1954, he is the only current Virginia Tech faculty member to hold the honor. Ross has bee  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 12 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Steele Chapter Strengthens Families at JBAB * AFA's D.W. Steele Sr. Chapter in Northern Virginia is demonstrating how local partnerships can make a lasting difference for military families in need. In 2024, the chapter began collaborating with the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) Top III Association, which had created a food pantry to assist service me  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Stride and ride: Walking is Art class takes the Pulse of Richmond * By Drew Thompson By foot - and by free bus fare - a unique Virginia Commonwealth University course is blending art, exercise and community exploration, years after the pandemic brought it to life. The brainchild of School of the Arts associate professor John Freyer, Walking is Art is a film and photography course offered in   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Jan. 12 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Students use AI to solve everyday challenges at recent Fail-a-Thon * George Mason University is preparing students to transform setbacks into stepping stones with a "Fail-a-Thon," a hackathon event where failing forward is the goal. The event, hosted by the College of Engineering and Computing, encouraged students to explore bold ideas under two themes: artificial intelligence (AI) for everyday challenge  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Jan. 13 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * Sun Country Airlines' Pilots Respond to Merger Announcement with Allegiant Air The pilots of Sun Country Airlines, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), responded to yesterday's announcement of a proposed merger between Sun Country Airlines and Allegiant Air. While details of the agreement are still emerging, Sun Country pilots look forwa  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Jan. 12 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * U.S. Army Reserve physician joins international team to study, advise on Israeli Defense Forces' combat casualty care * TEL AVIV, Israel - Six months after the devastating October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attacks, a multinational team of trauma experts from the Trauma Hemostasis Oxygenation Research Network (THOR) traveled to Israel to meet with the Israel Defense Force (IDF) Surgeon Genera  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Jan. 12 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * U.S. Navy veteran and VA health care executive appointed as Department of War's top medical leader * Keith Bass, a retired U.S. Navy commander and career health care leader dedicated to delivering health services to active duty military and veterans, was sworn in Jan. 12, 2026, as the assistant secretary of war for health affairs. Bass succeeds Dr. Lester Martinez-Lopez, who held the position 2022  more

LA JOLLA, California, Jan. 12 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Health Sciences Grant Writing Course Helps Launch Successful Research Careers * "Grant writing is a genre, its own kind of communication," said co-author JoAnn Trejo, PhD, MBA, professor of pharmacology at UC San Diego School of Medicine and senior assistant vice chancellor for Health Sciences Faculty Affairs. "The most important thing in today's world is to communicat  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 13 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on Jan. 12, 2026, by Jane Kelly with Costi Sifi, director of hospital epidemiology: * * * Q&A: Can a routine shingles shot lower your risk of dementia? Research has found the shingles vaccine not only prevents the painful, blistering rash in older people, but also protects the brain. In October, scientists led by Stanford University found over seven years, the vaccine cut the risk of developing dementia  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 12 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * UTSW receives ARPA-H award to create functioning artificial liver * DALLAS - Jan. 12, 2026 - UT Southwestern Medical Center has received an award from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to develop livers using patients' own cells and an innovative three-dimensional (3D) printing approach. If successful, this project - known as Vascularized Immunocompet  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: * * * VA hospitals recognized for reducing physician burnout * WASHINGTON -The American Medical Association has recognized seven VA health care facilities for their work to reduce physician burnout. AMA's Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program annually highlights health systems across the nation that are standouts when it comes to building well-being and reducing burnout, which rese  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Crenshaw Lead Bipartisan Effort to Target Online Sales of Illicit Drugs Laced with Fentanyl * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) and Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas-02) introduced the Targeting Online Sales of Fentanyl Act, bipartisan legislation to tackle the fentanyl crisis by addressing the online sale of counterfeit pills and illicit drugs laced with fentanyl. "  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Finstad Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Defend the United States Against Foreign Digital Scam Operations * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) and Brad Finstad (R-Minn.-01) introduced bipartisan legislation to combat dangerous foreign scam networks that target Americans and undermine U.S. national security. "With prices already too damn high, the last thing Am  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Microsoft fellow looks at preparing the AI workforce, one community college at a time Awarded a prestigious fellowship from Microsoft, Associate Professor Sarah L. Rodriguez aims to impact policy and programming around higher education's approach to artificial intelligence workforce development. By Melody Warnick As a 17-year-old in rural Texas, Sarah L. Rodriguez earned a full-ride Gates Millennium Scholarship  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * Vote Yes, Because Dead People Shouldn't Receive Checks * LIBRE Urges House to Vote YES on Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act Arlington, VA (1/12/26) -The LIBRE Initiative is urging members of the U.S. House of Representatives to vote YES on S. 269, the Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act, commonsense legislation that would help protect taxpayers and st  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Statement on Trump Using Department of Justice to Threaten the Federal Reserve * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, released the following statement: "The Fed was designed to operate independently, insulated from political pressure, so that it can make tough decisions based on data and the long-term he  more