HERNDON, Virginia, Feb. 5 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * "World Class": One Trainee's Experience With RVTI's Level 2 Training * During the RV Technical Institute's Level 2 training, RV technicians develop theoretical knowledge of all the systems and components within an RV, including propane, electrical, plumbing, appliances, body, generator, and chassis. A student who successfully completes the training will leave with a proven ski  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-AL Celebrates Unanimous Senate Passage of Judicial Deference Bill SB167 * Feb 5, 2026 by AFP MONTGOMERY, AL - Today, Americans for Prosperity Alabama (AFP-AL) celebrates the unanimous Senate passage of SB167, which would end judicial deference. The bill now heads to the Alabama House of Representatives for final passage. The 2024 U.S. Supreme Court case Loper Bright  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Michigan Hosts Tele-Town Hall with Rep. John James on Michigan's Housing Crisis * Feb 5, 2026 by AFP LANSING, MI -Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) hosted a tele-town hall with Congressman John James to discuss Michigan's growing housing affordability crisis and policy solutions to help working families achieve the American Dream of homeownership. During   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Montana Endorses Slate of Conservative Primary Challengers Focused on Limiting Government * Feb 5, 2026 by AFP HELENA, MT - Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP-MT) today endorsed an initial slate of state legislative candidates in the Republican primary who are committed to reversing the growth of government and advancing policies rooted in freedom, responsibility  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NH Responds to Gov. Ayotte's State of the State Address * Feb 5, 2026 by AFP Concord, NH - Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today responded to Governor Ayotte following her State of the State Address. AFP-NH Deputy State Director, Sarah Scott, released the following statement: "Since taking office last year, Governor Ayotte has delivered on severa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Air Line Pilots Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the agency's survey designed to evaluate Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) staffing levels at Part 139 airports. The organization has expressed appreciation for the FAA's outreach to industry stakeholders while emphasizing the importance of comprehensive data collection related to airport firefighting resources and capabilities. In the letter, A  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Virginia Democrats Want to Tax Your Fantasy Lineup Jack Baum Virginia Democrats are trying to quietly turn a popular online hobby into the Commonwealth's newest tax target. Buried inside a broader rewrite of Virginia's Fantasy Contests Act is a brand-new 10 percent tax on "fantasy contest revenue," aimed squarely at an activity that Virginians have long enjoyed as regulated entertainment. F  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Arnold & Porter Announces Election of 12 New Partners, 5 New Counsel, 1 New Managing Director Arnold & Porter is pleased to announce the election of twelve new partners, five new counsel, and one new managing director. Arnold & Porter Global Co-Chair Michael Daneker said, "We are proud to recognize this year's exceptional class of promotions, whose advancement reflects their dedication to excellence in lega  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * A Quick Note on Orbiting Data Centers They don't yet make business sense, but space and satellites are an increasingly important part of digital transformation and US-China competition. By James Lewis The very successful SpaceX and the somewhat less successful xAI have announced plans to merge and create on-orbit data centers. This is probably some financial machination conne  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of War in response to the agency's Notice of Interim Final Rule concerning identification cards for members of the uniformed services and their dependents. This letter emphasizes the organization's strong support for the proposed interim final rule, asserting that it would enhance military readiness and administrative discipline.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Welcomes North Dakota Witness to EPW, Questions Panel on State and Federal Cybersecurity Cooperation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee heard from North Dakota cybersecurity specialist Matt Odermann during a hearing examining cybersecurity challenges impacting water infrastructure across the nation. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), chairman of   more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Feb. 5 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Eleven Clemson students represent University during ACC Advocacy Days * Eleven undergraduate students from Clemson University are making their way to Washington, D.C. the week of Feb. 9 to take part in ACC Advocacy Days -an annual gathering of student government leaders from schools in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Following a welcome dinner coordinated by host institution Virginia Tech, Clemson's conti  more

STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 5 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Faculty Spotlight: Marie Smith's Commitment to Advancing Health Policy * Graduating from UConn's School of Pharmacy in the late 1970s with a B.S. in Pharmacy, Smith was a member of the CT Society of Hospital Pharmacy and worked as a pharmacy intern at Backus and John Dempsey Hospitals during her time as a Husky. Still friends with those she met during her time at the School, Smith fondly remembers c  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, Feb. 5 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Greater Heart Attack, Stroke Risk Study Snapshot: FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine researchers examined national U.S. health and diet data to explore whether eating ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is linked to heart attacks and strokes. UPFs - such as sodas, packaged snacks and processed meats - now   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * FCC Issues Precedent-Setting Order Under Expedited Review Process for Pole Attachment Complaints The FCC's Rapid Broadband Assessment Team Resolves within 60 Days a Pole Attachment Complaint Concerning Utility Policy Impeding Broadband Deployment * Today, the Federal Communications Commission issued a first-of-its-kind order resulting from its new process for expedited review o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (AU Docket No. 20-34; WC Docket No. 19-126, 10-90) on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * By this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB or Bureau) announces that certain Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) census block groups (CBG) are now eligible for other funding programs. Specifically, Savage Communications, Inc. (Savage) has notified the Commission of its decision t  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by Jason Kosakow and Sonya Ravindranath Waddell: * * * Firms and Artificial Intelligence: A Regional Update Similar to past technological developments, the productivity implications, labor market implications, and thus economic implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will evolve over time. A lot depends on who is using AI tools, when they are using them, and how they are usin  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following news release: * * * FUNDING PACKAGE SIGNED BY PRESIDENT TRUMP EXTENDS KEY TELEHEALTH PROVISIONS FOR MULTIPLE YEARS, ENDS PARTIAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN ATA ACTION PLAYED A CENTRAL ROLE IN ADVANCING TELEHEALTH PROVISIONS * ATA Action, the affiliated policy and legislative advocacy arm of the American Telemedicine Association, celebrates passage of an appropriations minibus approved by Congress and signed i  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $1,095,626 HHS Grant to Free Clinic of the New River Valley, Inc. * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the Free Clinic of the New River Valley, based in Christiansburg, Virginia, a $1,095,626 grant. The funding supports local community health center efforts to deliver health care to New River Valley communities. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on Passing of Delegate Charles Poindexter * Virginia Delegate Charles Poindexter passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. In response to his passing, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "I am saddened to learn of the passing of my friend Delegate Charles Poindexter. Delegate Poindexter was a dedicated public official whose service to Fra  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith, Virginia GOP Congressmen to Spanberger: Put the Interests of the Commonwealth First * Following Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger's recent actions to rescind Virginia law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration services, Virginia's Republican Congressmen are speaking out. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-9) helped lead a letter with U.S. Representatives Rob Wittman (VA-1  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 5 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Here are five primary dangers from political AI chatbots, VCU expert Jason Ross Arnold says The political science professor also shares advice - and a stark warning about the threat to democracy. * The journals Nature and Science recently published results of studies that found that AI chatbots can persuade voters to change their political views, though with facts that weren't always acc  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-457) on the Housing for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 6644). The report was advanced by Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, on Jan. 15, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century Act, was introduced by Chairman French Hill (AR-02). H.R. 6644 covers a variety of reforms to make it easier to build and afford housing, including modernizing outdated government progr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-455) on the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act (H.R. 5103). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Jan. 14, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 5103 is to establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission. BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION Pie  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-455) on the Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act . The report was advanced by Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, on Jan. 14, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY AND PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION H.R. 5103 codifies core components of the March 27, 2025, Executive Order on Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful (EO 14252). Specifically, the bill requires the development and  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-469) on a resolution recommending that the House find ex-Secretary of State Hillary R. Clinton in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the committee. The report was advanced by Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, on Jan. 27, 2026. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) Congress has held individuals in contempt for failing to comply with duly issued subpoenas. In the  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-468) on a resolution recommending that the House find President William J. Clinton in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the committee. The report was advanced by Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, on Jan. 27, 2026. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) President Clinton has not properly asserted any claims of privilege, nor has he asserted any basis for immunit  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer, Van Hollen, Walkinshaw Launch the Federal Workforce Caucus * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and U.S. Representatives James Walkinshaw (D-Va.) and Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) announced the launch of the Federal Workforce Caucus. The members are launching this Caucus to bolster efforts to protect federal workers and strengthen our merit-based federal civil service so these d  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- The National School Boards Association issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Hundreds of School Board Leaders Convene in D.C. for the 2026 NSBA Advocacy Institute The 2026 NSBA Advocacy Institute brought together hundreds of school board members and education leaders in Washington, D.C., for a powerful two-day mobilization. From the opening call to action by NSBA Executive Director and CEO Verjeana McCotter-Jacobs, the message was clear: advo  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-SC Grassroots Activists Testify Why South Carolina Needs Regulatory Reform * Feb 5, 2026 by AFP COLUMBIA, SC - Today, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) gathered grassroots activists to testify in front of the South Carolina Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on why H.3021 / S. 254, the Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act, is needed. Gail Nicholl  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Innovation at a crossroads: Virginia Tech scientist calls for balance between research integrity and commercialization * As federal policymakers weigh potential changes to how biomedical research is funded and regulated in the United States, a Virginia Tech scientist highlights the importance of preserving the nation's ability to turn discovery into life-saving therapies.   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 5 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Innovation at a crossroads: Virginia Tech scientist calls for balance between research integrity and commercialization In Nature Biotechnology commentary, Robert Gourdie cautions that weakening technology transfer could erode U.S. competitiveness. By John Pastor As federal policymakers weigh potential changes to how biomedical research is funded and regulated in the United States, a Virginia Tech scient  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Feb. 5 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement from Bowser, Moore, and Spanberger on Regional Meeting * (WASHINGTON, DC) - Today, following a meeting with Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, and Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, the leaders released the following joint statement: "Today's meeting reaffirmed what we know to be true: the future of this region depends on our ability to work  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans Introduces Bill to Name Post Office After Local D-Day, Battle of the Bulge Hero-- Colonel Edward Shames * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced legislation to designate the U.S. post office at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, VA the "Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building," honoring the extraordinary legacy of World War II veteran Colonel Edward Shames. Watch Rep. Kiggan  more

TYSONS, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Korea Desk Launches at Squire Patton Boggs Global law firm Squire Patton Boggs has launched a dedicated Korea Desk, further strengthening its ability to serve Korean clients on their international matters and multinational companies with interests in Korea. Building on the SPB's long history of representing Korean clients and international clients in Korea-related matters, the Korea Desk provides a   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * Latino and Hispanic Workers Urge Lawmakers to Oppose HB26-1005 Ahead of Key Vote * Denver, CO (2/5/25) - The LIBRE Initiative, the nation's largest center-right Latino organization, prepares to vote on HB26-1005 today, thousands of Colorado workers including many from Latino communities are urging lawmakers to reject the bill, warning it would roll back decades of worker protecti  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * LIBRE: Overwhelming Enrollment for TX ESAs is Proof Texans Support Educational Freedom * (Austin, TX) - Today, The LIBRE Initiative, the largest center-right Latino organization in Texas, released a statement praising the overwhelming enrollment among Texan families to apply for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA). According to the Texas Comptroller, more than 42,000 st  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY: WE ARE OUR TIME Premieres March 27, 2026 on PBS * New Two-Part Documentary Celebrating 100 Years of Innovation from America's Oldest Contemporary Dance Company, Featuring the Words of Graham Herself, Voiced by Meryl Streep ARLINGTON, VA (February 5, 2026) - PBS announced the new two-part series, MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY: WE ARE OUR TIME will premiere on Friday,   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Launches in Seattle With Elite Litigation Team Partners Advise Global Companies in Major Commercial and Product Liability Disputes * McGuireWoods is expanding into the Pacific Northwest with the launch of a Seattle office led by a nationally recognized team of litigators and appellate advocates, including two former U.S. Supreme Court clerks. The group counsels global companies in b  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Feb. 5 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State nursing college receives $2.5 million for scholarships, student success efforts Isabel Hicks, MSU News Service The Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing at Montana State University is set to nearly double its financial support for students after receiving a large grant from the Bedford Falls Foundation - DAF. The $2.5 million gift will go toward scholarships for students from Montana and s  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WOW.DHS.GOV: Most Transparent Administration in American History Adds 5,000 More Criminal Illegal Alien to Public Website * WOW.DHS.GOV has a new feature that makes it easier for users to search the criminal illegal aliens removed from their state: wow.dhs.gov/[state name] WASHINGTON -As part of the Trump administration's commitment to provide the most transparent administration in histo  more

RESTON, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association issued the following news release: * * * Nacha's Payments Innovation Alliance Announces 2026-2027 Advisory Committee alliance leadership release The 2026-2027 Payments Innovation Alliance Advisory Committee is now official. Payments Innovation Alliance Participating Members have been elected to the five committees which, combined, form the Advisory Committee. "I am excited to have our new leadership helping to chart the  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 5 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * NARFE: Schedule P/C Threatens Integrity of Our Democracy * Alexandria, VA- In response to the Office of Personnel Management's publication of its final rule to create Schedule Policy/Career (P/C), allowing for the reclassification of as many as 50,000 or more federal positions into the excepted service, without protections  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * NASDA members seek collaboration and resources on artificial intelligence tools for farmers * Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture 2026 Winter Policy Conference, NASDA members amended the organization's policy to encourage USDA and public-sector rese  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * NASDA members seek improved crop insurance resources for specialty crop growers * Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture 2026 Winter Policy Conference, NASDA members amended the organization's policy to expound on the type and availability of crop insu  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * New Poll: Majority of Americans Say Cutting Government Spending Is the Best Way to Tackle Debt and High Prices As Americans struggle with high prices, a new national survey conducted by Public Opinion Strategies and released Wednesday by National Taxpayers Union finds voters overwhelmingly believe the country is in an affordability crisis and that cutting government spending i  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * New Sierra Club Map Shows Expensive U.S. Gas Buildout * Washington, D.C. - Today, the Sierra Club released a new tracker which shows that while Americans are grappling with soaring costs, utility companies are planning to add nearly 500 more expensive and polluting gas-fired power plants across the country. Over the past year, electricity prices increased at double the rate of inflation.   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- The National Waste and Recycling Association issued the following news release: * * * NWRA Celebrates Hall of Fame Class Of 2026 Three Industry Leaders to Be Recognized June 10 at the Inaugural Waste Leadership Summit * The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) is proud to announce the Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Frank Antonacci and Jerry Antonacci, and Dennis Pantano. These industry leaders will be formally inducted during NWRA's Annual Awards Gala on  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Oklahoma Small Business Files Lawsuit Challenging State's Unconstitutional Restrictions on Selling Caskets OKLAHOMA CITY--Today, a Hughes County small business filed a lawsuit challenging an Oklahoma law that arbitrarily restricts who can and cannot sell caskets in the state. Caskets of Honor owners Candi Mentink and her husband Todd Collard have partnered with the Institute for J  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Olszewski Announces Launch of Federal Workforce Caucus * WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) joined U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and U.S. Representatives James Walkinshaw (D-Va.) and Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) in announcing the launch of the Federal Workforce Caucus. The members are launching this Caucus to bolster efforts to protect federal workers and strengthen our merit  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- Meals On Wheels America issued the following news: * * * PetSmart Charities Renews Multi-Year Investment in Meals on Wheels America to Expand Pet Assistance Services for Older Adults Nationwide PetSmart Charities, the leading funder of animal welfare in North America, has renewed its multi-year partnership with Meals on Wheels America to expand and strengthen pet assistance services for older adults and their companion animals nationwide. Building on six years o  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 6 -- The University of Maryland-Baltimore County issued the following news: * * * A place to spark scientific curiosity--UMBC hosts 1,200 high schoolers at Science Olympiad invitational By Sarah Hansen, M.S. '15 On a cloudy Saturday in January, UMBC buzzed with the energy of over 1,200 high school students from across the Mid-Atlantic region. For the third consecutive year, UMBC's College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences (CNMS) hosted its Science Olympiad Invita  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) issued the following news release: * * * Heritage Pool Supply Group Donates $100,000 to Step Into Swim Drowning Prevention Initiative Charity concert supports life-saving access to swim lessons * Step Into Swim, an initiative of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) dedicated to creating more swimmers through safe swim education, is pleased to announce that it has received a $  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (TNSrpt) -- The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * A Generation Threatened: New Data Highlights Challenges Facing Undocumented High School Graduates Research from the Presidents' Alliance and the Migration Policy Institute shows declines in the number of undocumented students graduating high school annually. * A new fact sheet released by the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigra  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Johnson Secures More Than $11 Million For Local Projects * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that more than $11 million in Community Project Funding he secured for Georgia's 4th District is in the final FY2026 spending bills approved by Congress and signed into law by the president this week. The funding will directly address some of the most pres  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Feb. 5 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Industry Association Announces CEO Leadership Panel for 2026 Leadership Conference * The RV Industry Association is building momentum for its highly anticipated 2026 Leadership Conference, and excitement is growing with the announcement of the Industry Leadership Panel, a marquee session featuring top executives shaping the future of the RV industry. Scheduled for Wednesd  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Joins Reps. James Walkinshaw and Steny Hoyer, Sen. Chris Van Hollen to Launch Federal Workforce Caucus * WASHINGTON - On Wednesday, February 4, Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) joined Representatives James Walkinshaw (D-Va.), Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) to announce the launch of the Federal Workforce Caucus. The members are launching this Caucus to bolster   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Soldier Killed in 2013 to Be Awarded Medal of Honor * Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, a 10th Mountain Division soldier who was killed in Afghanistan in 2013 while shielding a Polish military officer from an explosion, will be awarded the Medal of Honor. President Donald Trump announced the award in a call Tuesday with Ollis' parents, Robert and Linda Ollis, according to t  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * State agriculture departments ask USDA to allow for local meat processors to access additional markets * Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today at the 2026 Winter Policy Conference, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture members encouraged USDA to develop an additional pathway for products from st  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * State agriculture departments call for an integrated, national response to foreign animal diseases of national significance * Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture 2026 Winter Policy Conference, NASDA members amended the organization's policy to suppo  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * State agriculture officials advocate for new nutrition education programs * Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture 2026 Winter Policy Conference, NASDA members amended the organization's policy to encourage federal agencies to invest in nationwide nutr  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) issued the following news release: * * * Step Into Swim Program Celebrates Partnership with Rosen Aquatic & Fitness Center with $110,000 Grant Partnership expands access to free water safety education for Florida children * (Orlando, Fl.) -- Step Into Swim, an initiative of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) dedicated to creating more swimmers through safe swim education, j  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following Q&A on Feb. 4, 2026, by Josh Moore with Eric Gustafson, Lowell High School journalism adviser in San Francisco, California: * * * Q&A with Lowell adviser Eric Gustafson A California Superior Court judge last week ordered San Francisco Unified Schools to restore Eric Gustafson to his role as Lowell High School journalism adviser. The court decision was a major win for student journalists and a warning to school   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * The Senate Health and Human Services Committee Unanimously Advances Legislation to Expand Physician Licensing * Atlanta, GA - The LIBRE Initiative, the nation's largest center-right Latino organization, testified in support of Senate Bill 427 at the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. LIBRE Georgia, Strategic Director Stefanie Zaenker, explained the importance of the legi  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 5 [Category: Medical] -- VCU Health, an academic medical center on the forefront of health care, providing patients with treatments and medical technology available, issued the following news release: * * * Therapy dogs reduce loneliness in hospitalized psychiatric patients, VCU research finds * By Olivia Trani A lengthy hospitalization can be a lonely experience, particularly for patients being treated for mental illness. However, receiving regular visitors can he  more

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Launches 'What Matters Most' Podcast With President Paino By Sarah Hertz Mahoney The University of Mary Washington is inviting listeners into conversations happening across campus through its new podcast, What Matters Most With President Paino. The production offers a behind-the-scenes look at the people, ideas and voices that shape life at the University with episodes blending reflecti  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- The University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy issued the following news: * * * The Insurrection Act, Explained: History, Powers, and the Risks for Democracy As President Trump considers invoking this statute of last resort, and some members of Congress and White House advisers urge him to do so, experts examine the law's history and what domestic troop deployment could mean. By Natalie Ermann Russell In a recent post on Truth Social, President   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces Additional Staff Appointments Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced additional appointments in the Office of the Governor, state agency leadership, and secretariat staff. "Our administration has hit the ground running to deliver on the priorities Virginians voted for this past November: lowering costs for families, growing Virginia'  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following executive order (No. 12): * * * PUBLIC SAFETY, CONSTITUTIONAL POLICING, AND COMMUNITY TRUST By virtue of the authority vested in me as Governor under Article V of the Constitution of Virginia, I hereby establish the policy of the Commonwealth as it relates to the selfless service provided by Virginia law enforcement, and further direct state law enforcement agencies to ensure their policies and procedures   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Walkinshaw, Hoyer Launch the Federal Workforce Caucus * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and U.S. Representatives James Walkinshaw (D-Va.) and Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) announced the launch of the Federal Workforce Caucus. The members are launching this Caucus to bolster efforts to protect federal workers and strengthen our merit-based federal civil service so these dedicated p  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition for VA-07 High School Students * Washington, D.C. - U.S. RepresentativeEugene Vindman (Va.-07) today invited high school students from Virginia's Seventh Congressional District to participate in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Congressional Ukraine Caucus Kick off Ukrainian Week 2026, Urge Continued U.S. Support of Ukrainian Allies * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) and the Congressional Ukraine Caucus kicked off Ukrainian Week 2026 by welcoming Ukrainian government officials, religious leaders, veterans, business professionals, and families impacted by Russia's war of aggression to speak  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Virginia House of Delegates Passes Slate of Gun Safety Bills; Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Volunteers Celebrate Monumental Victory for Public Safety * Bills Include a Ban on the Sale of Assault Weapons and High-Capacity Magazines, Industry Accountability, Ghost Gun Regulations, Secure Storage Requirements, and Measures to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence RICHMO  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Board of Visitors advances planning for athletics and residential facilities The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved two resolutions during a special virtual meeting on Thursday, Feb. 5, advancing planning efforts to upgrade athletics facilities and renovate on-campus housing. The board authorized the university to move forward with planning for improvements to the Beamer-Lawson Indoor Practice Facility, appr  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 5 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Land across Chesapeake Bay area is sinking. New study shows by how much By Kelly Izlar The entire Chesapeake Bay region is sinking. A recent Virginia Tech-led study published in Nature Scientific Reports provided highly precise rates of subsidence, or sinking land, which vary from 0.4 to 3 millimeters per year across the bay area. "The Chesapeake Bay is a region of financial, historical, and ecological   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * What research can do for a community': New center dives into Arctic research By Kelsey Bartlett Cana Uluak Itchuaqiyaq knows firsthand the toll climate change has on Arctic communities. "I've watched the impacts of it for a long time," said Itchuaqiyaq, an Inupiaq scholar and Tribal citizen of the Noorvik Native Community in northwest Alaska. "I've seen how it has affected cultural practice and subsistence." As  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Volkswagen Group of America Inc., has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding the proposed "Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule III for Model Years 2022 to 2031." The automaker expresses support for a reset of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, emphasizing the need for achievable and sustainable regulations to facilitate ongoing innovation in vehicle development. In its cor  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Slam Trump Administration Rule to Make It Easier to Fire Federal Workers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) slammed the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) final rule that will allow the Trump Administration to reclassify and fire federal employees without cause or appeals rights. Schedule Policy/Career, previously known as Schedule  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Slam Trump Administration Rule to Make it Easier to Fire Federal Workers * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) slammed the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) final rule that will allow the Trump Administration to reclassify and fire federal employees without cause or appeals rights. Schedule Policy/Career, previously known as Schedule F, is   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Colleagues Launch Federal Workforce Caucus * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner joined his colleagues in launching the Federal Workforce Caucus. The members are launching this Caucus to bolster efforts to protect federal workers and strengthen our merit-based federal civil service so these dedicated public servants can continue to deliver for the American people without political int  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Colleagues Raise Concerns About National Trail Program * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined 21 of his Senate colleagues in pressing the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service for more information about problems identified in an internal report on the National Trail Program. "We write with strong concerns regarding a December 2025 report published by the U.S. Forest  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Cramer Introduce Legislation Reauthorizing EXIM for 10 Years * WASHINGTON -U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND), both members of the Senate Banking Committee, introduced legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) for the next decade, which would be the longest reauthorization of the bank in history. Since its inception as an Export Credit Agency (ECA) in  more

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- William and Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * Inaugural VA SEA Conference advances science education through research-based lesson planning Virginia Scientists & Educators Alliance expands on lesson planning process with new conference emphasizing feedback, collaboration By Patrick McGettigan Here's one: how can you tell when sharks are stressed out? This isn't just the setup to a joke, it's also a prompt fro  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Secures Funding for Williamsburg Physical and Cyber Security Improvements for Public Water System * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) delivered $295,000 for Physical and Cyber Security Improvements for Public Water System project in Williamsburg. The funds were passed by the House and signed into law on January 23, 2026, as part of the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Feb. 5 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Methadone: Public Transit is a Barrier for Accessing Treatment By Amy Anderson In a new study published in JAMA Network Open, Yale researchers examined the burdens for people who use public transit to access methadone treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) at Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) in Connecticut. While previous work has demonstrated long drive times for people using personal vehicles, th  more