ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 23 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-VA Endorses Ben Loyola for VA House of Delegates 98th District Republican Canvass * Feb 23, 2026 by AFP RICHMOND, VA - Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) today announced the organization's endorsement of Benito "Ben" Loyola in the Republican canvass for the Virginia House of Delegates 98th District after the passing of Del. Barry Knight. The firehouse canva  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 23 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Bolsters Capitol Hill Advocacy with Addition of Jess Moore as Vice President of Legislative Affairs * Arlington, Va. - The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) today announced that Jess Moore, most recently of GE Aerospace, has joined the trade association as Vice President of Legislative Affairs. In this role, Moore will lead the development and execution  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 (TNSrpt) -- The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission issued the following news release: * * * ASMFC Releases New Habitat Management Series Report on Atlantic States Shell Recycling The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has released the latest installment in its Habitat Management Series, Atlantic States Shell Recycling. The report highlights the growing role of shell recycling programs in supporting oyster reef restoration, coastal resilie  more

CANBERRA, Australia, Feb. 24 -- The Australian Department of Defence issued the following joint news release by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles and Minister for Defence Industry and for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy: * * * AUKUS enters new era with the arrival of UK submarine into Western Australia HMS Anson has arrived at Western Australia's HMAS Stirling for the first ever maintenance activity on a United Kingdom nuclear powered submarine in Australia, mark  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said during a radio interview on B105 Brisbane that he has written to the British government seeking support to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession to the throne. Albanese said the allegations surrounding Andrew and his past associations make it inappropriate for him to remain eligible to serve as Australia's head of state under the current constitutional framework. He noted that any change would requir  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems to install joint strike fighter capability aboard USS Iwo Jima BAE Systems' Norfolk shipyard has received a $204.1 million U.S. Navy contract to provide maintenance services aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Under the selected restricted availability (SRA) contract awarded, BAE Systems will upgrade shipboard systems to accommodate Joint Strike Fighter flight oper  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems to partner with tech start up on counter drone technologies BAE Systems has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with defence firm Frankenburg Technologies to explore collaboration opportunities, with an initial focus on addressing the growing challenges of drone warfare. Both companies will explore opportunities to combine their expertise to accelerate the development of warheads for Frank  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (TNSFR) -- The Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has proposed to streamline regulations for minerals other than oil, gas and sulphur on the outer continental shelf. These administrative changes aim to eliminate outdated provisions and facilitate the extraction of critical minerals. The proposed rulemaking aligns with several executive orders issued in 2025 designed to boost domestic energy and resource production through deregulation. BOEM currentl  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia posted the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * CarMax to pay nearly $500,000 to remedy illegal repossessions of U.S. servicemembers' vehicles The Justice Department today announced that it has reached a settlement with CarMax, Inc., the nation's largest retailer of used cars, to resolve allegations that CarMax violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by illegally reposse  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN's Special Coverage of The State of the Union and Democratic Response * February 23rd, 2026 The network will provide top-tier political analysis and unique reporting across platforms Follow live coverage on CNN, CNN Apps, CNN.com and streaming for subscribers CNN's All Access streaming subscription offering to provide exclusive Voter Livecast Washington, DC -(February 23, 2026) - CNN will provid  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 (TNSrep) -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * Colorado Energy Office Releases Study on Exploring Advanced Energy Solutions for Rural Colorado By Kirsten Verclas, NASEO On December 19, the Colorado Energy Office released a new study on Exploring Advanced Energy Solutions or Rural Colorado. Required under House Bill 23-1247, the study assesses the potential for developing new advanced firm dispatcha  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * Connecticut Announces New Revolving Loan and Grant Fund for Existing Building Energy Efficiency Upgrades By Alannah Bell, NASEO On December 18, 2025, Governor Ned Lamont announced that the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will administer the new $18 million Housing Environmental Improvement Revolving Loan and Grant Fund. Of t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * CarMax to Pay Nearly $500,000 to Remedy Illegal Repossessions of U.S. Servicemembers' Vehicles The Justice Department today announced that it has reached a settlement with CarMax Inc., the nation's largest retailer of used cars, to resolve allegations that CarMax violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by illegally repossessing motor vehicles owned by members of the mili  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * Three Mexican Citizens Charged with Trafficking Agricultural Workers into Servitude on Farms in Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida A federal grand jury returned a 35-count indictment, unsealed Friday, charging three Mexican citizens for trafficking Mexican farmworkers into forced labor and harboring them in the United States after their visas expired for the defendants' financial  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Feb. 22 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Despite Potomac Sewage Spill, Virginia Budget Proposals Underfund Clean Water * Virginia lawmakers on Sunday rolled out competing proposals for the Commonwealth's two-year budget starting July 1 that shortchange key investments in wastewater facilities and programs aimed at cutting water pollution at a time when the region can least afford it. Local leaders are still grappling with the fa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Environmental Groups Challenge Virginia Water Permit for Controversial MVP Southgate Pipeline * RICHMOND, Va. -Today, environmental groups filed a legal challenge to the proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate extension's water permit in Virginia. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality approved the methane pipeline's Virginia Water Protection Permit on Jan. 16, despite MVP'  more

BOONE, North Carolina, Feb. 23 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Environmental groups challenge Virginia water permit for controversial MVP Southgate pipeline * February 23, 2026 CONTACT: Renner Barsella, renner.barsella@sierraclub.org RICHMOND, Va. -Today, environmental groups filed a legal challenge to the proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate extension's water permit in Virginia. The Virginia Department of Environmental Qu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following letter (No. DA 26-180) on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * To: Troy G. Langham, VP, Technical Regulatory Affairs, IHM Licenses, LLC, 7136 S. Yale Avenue, Suite 501, Tulsa, OK 74136 Re: WROV-FM, Martinsville, VA Facility ID No. 37747 File No. 0000280438 Dear Mr. Langham: This letter refers to the minor change application (Application) filed on behalf of IHM Licenses, LLC (IHM), licensee of station WROV-FM,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Approves Emergency Declaration to Fast-Track Federal Aid for the District of Columbia The Department of Homeland Security is pushing to deliver swift aid to strengthen response efforts and stabilize the affected area. * Under the leadership of President Trump and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, FEMA is actively co  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 23 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Four Colorado Safeway Workers Slam UFCW Union Officials With More Federal Charges for Illegal Strike Fines * Charge: UFCW Local 7 unlawfully subjected nonmember employees to 'internal disciplinary' fines for not abiding by a union boss-ordered strike Denver, CO (February 23, 2026) - Four employees at three separate Safeway grocery stores located near Denver have f  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces Two HHS Grants to Virginia Tech Totaling $844,824 * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, two grants totaling $844,824. The funding supports biological chemistry research. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Outstanding Investigator Awards support American research  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Invites Ninth District Rural Health Advocate to State of the Union * Today, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, announced that his guest to Tuesday's Presidential State of the Union address will be Marcus Stone. As a leading advocate for community health centers (CHCs), Mr. Stone is the CEO of Connect He  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Hawaii State Energy Office Secures $1.8 Million for Advanced Energy Visualization Platform By Campbell Delahoyde, NASEO The Hawaii State Energy Office (HSEO) has secured $1.8 million in federal funding to expand the Hawaii Advanced Visualization Energy Nexus (HAVEN), a cutting-edge infrastructure visualization platform Developed in partnership with the University of Hawaii's La  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-491) on the Employee Benefit Security Administration Investigations Transparency Act (H.R. 2869). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Feb. 10, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 2869, the EBSA Investigations Transparency Act, amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to require that the Secretary of Labor report annually on cases in enforcem  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-482) on the Energy Choice Act (H.R. 3699). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on Feb. 4, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H.R. 3699, the Energy Choice Act, was introduced by Representative Langworthy (R-NY) on June 4, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce on June 4, 2025. H.R. 3699 prohibits state or local governments from implementing,   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * Introducing the Student Press Report, a national news desk covering student media and college journalists Today marks the launch of the Student Press Report, a new national effort to report on the challenges facing campus news outlets and the successes of college journalists. This brand-new initiative will showcase the trials and tribulations facing collegiate news organizations an  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Jeffrey Epstein Survivor Jess Michaels to Join State of the Union as Rep. Walkinshaw's Guest Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) announced today that he will host Jess Michaels, a survivor of sexual assault by Jeffrey Epstein and a survivor advocate, as his guest for President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. "For far too long, truth has been buried,   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * MAGNOLIA NETWORK PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS: MARCH/ APRIL 2026 * Download Images and Press Release Word Document HERE NEW YORK - February 23, 2026 - Magnolia Network is warming up for spring with an inspiring lineup of new and returning series. The slate kicks off with a new season of Storied Spaces, premiering with back-to-back episodes each week beginn  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 20 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release: * * * National Taxpayers Union Applauds Supreme Court Tariff Ruling National Taxpayers Union (NTU) on Friday applauded the Supreme Court's rejection of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) in a decision today by Chief Justice John Roberts. "If left in place, the tariffs would have cost $2.5 trillion over the next 11 years, the equivalent of more than $1,6  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 23 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * New Award Honors Army Spouses' Service, Contributions * Amy Mingus, whose husband is retired Gen. James Mingus, the 39th Army vice chief of staff, is the first recipient of a new Army award that recognizes the lifetime achievements and contributions of Army spouses. Named for one of the most influential spouses in Army history, the Julia Compton Moore Spouse Lifeti  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- THE FAILURE OF CAGE-FREE HOUSING SYSTEMS TO REDUCE OVERALL HEN SUFFERING - A report from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Norfolk, Virginia - January 2026 (32 pages) * * * People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals issued a report examining the transition from conventional battery cages to cage-free systems in egg production, emphasising the welfare, environmental and economic implications of such a shift within the poultry industry. The report out  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Photos: Kaine Completes Week of Official Meetings in Australia in Support of Aukus Agreement & Shared National Security Priorities * Photos are available here WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower, concluded a week-long series of bilateral meetings with  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Feb. 23 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * President Trump Imposes 15% "Global Tariff" Following SCOTUS Decision * LATEST UPDATE (2/21): On February 21, 2026, President Trump announced on Truth Social that the tariff rate of the newly imposed tariffs under Section 122 will be 15%, instead of the originally slated 10% that he had announced in an initial tariff proclamation from just one day prior. An Executive Order ha  more

EARLYVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- Progress Virginia, an advocacy organization that combines online organizing and communications with earned media strategies, issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * Right to Contraception Passes Senate, Heads to Governor Spanberger's Desk Richmond, Virginia-- Advocates for reproductive health care access are celebrating today as HB6, sponsored by Delegate Marcia Price, passed the Senate on a vote of 23-15 today and will now move to the Govern  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement on the Arrest of Peter Mandelson * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Ranking Member of the Military and Foreign Affairs Oversight Subcommittee, released the following statement after news of Peter Mandelson's arrest: "Today's arrest of Peter Mandelson is another step towards justice for Epstein survivors. I've asked him to come before   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Vindman Announces State of the Union Guest, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) announced that his brother, Alexander Vindman, will join him as his guest at the State of the Union Address on Tuesday, February 24. Lt. Col. Vindman, a retired U.S. Army officer and Purple Heart recipient, testified before Congress during the first impeachm  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Announces Rena Bumbray-Graves as Guest to State of the Union * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and Workforce, announced he would bring Rena Bumbray-Graves of Virginia as his guest to Donald Trump's State of the Union Address. Mrs. Bumbray-Graves is a home care worker and member of SEIU Virginia 512 who has lost her   more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 22 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Successful financial professional and Tusculum University alumna named vice president of institutional advancement * GREENEVILLE - Tiffany Greer, a Tusculum University alumna who has achieved success in the finance space for 15 years and previously served in sales, has been named Tusculum's vice president of institutional advancement. Tiffany Greer Greer will lead the Office of Institutional Advanceme  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 23 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections * Hello Team FCPS, Wow, I continue to be so concerned about the Groundhog predictions :>)!! Hoping that whatever you are enjoying this evening, you are staying warm. So many exciting and poignant Olympic moments these past several weeks. I remain inspired by so many incredible performances, whether or not they won gold... each athlete and their experience is  more

OXFORD, Mississippi, Feb. 24 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following Q&A on Feb. 23, 2026, with Mississippi filmmaker Antonio Tarrell: * * * Q&A With Filmmaker Antonio Tarrell on 'Cole: Bridge to Justice' New documentary details impact of longtime UM leader Donald Cole * Antonio Tarrell is a Mississippi filmmaker who recently co-directed "Cole: Bridge to Justice," a documentary on the life and legacy of University of Mississippi icon Donald Ray Cole. In this Q&A, Tarrell disc  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * U.S.-Indonesia Deal Draws Praise from American Farmers and Industry Leaders Last week, President Trump announced an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade with Indonesia, removing tariff barriers on over 99% of U.S. products to expand Americans' access to Indonesia's market of over 280 million people. This historic Agreement deepens our economic partnership with a key partner in  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces Avio Selects Pittsylvania County for More Than $500 Million Investment New Solid Rocket Motor Manufacturing Facility Will Create More Than 1,000 Jobs * Governor Abigail Spanberger announced today that Avio USA Inc. -- a subsidiary of leading global aerospace company Avio S.p.A -- will invest approximately $500 million to establish an 860  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * Vindicated: Court rebukes Newton, Iowa, officials for retaliatory arrests after citizen called them "fascists" Decision condemns Newton, Iowa, officials for arresting Noah Petersen twice in October 2022 for speaking during a city council public comment period * Today, a federal judge in Iowa ruled that the city of Newton, Iowa, violated Noah Petersen's constitutional rights wh  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Exploring the bladder and the brain, John Speich helps engineer multidisciplinary research In a quarter-century at VCU, the mechanical engineering professor found unexpected focus in a common condition: overactive bladder. By Sarah Murphy John Speich knows what you're thinking when you hear the term mechanical engineering. "Steel, aluminum or plastic - the typical substances," he said. "But if   more

ETTRICK, Virginia, Feb. 23 -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * Virginia State University Receives Largest Total Gift From A Living Alumnus In University History The historic $1.5 million gift from Dr. Charlie W. Hill reflects his continued investment in student success and institutional excellence. In a transformational moment that underscores the power of alumni leadership, Dr. Charlie W. Hill '66 has committed a total of $1.5 million to Virginia State University.  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech joins government and industry leaders in Northern Virginia to launch new innovation district Leaders from across the innovation ecosystem gathered at the National Landing Experience Center on Feb. 11 to mark the launch of the National Innovation Quarter, also known as National IQ, a landmark innovation district that stretches across locations in Arlington and Alexandria. National IQ is designed to b  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 23 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * A new way to study how cannabis use impacts safe driving Cannabis affects us differently than alcohol. How do we know when it's safe to drive? A recent study explores how cannabis use influences real-world driver behavior. By Gwen Sheldon As marijuana legalization expands across the U.S., it is outpacing research on the impact of cannabis use behind the wheel. Researchers at the Virginia Tech Transport  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * Walberg Continues Investigation into MN Fraud in Federal Nutrition Programs Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) sent a letter to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz following the Committee's earlier investigation into the state's failure to prevent fraud in two federal nutrition programs. In the letter  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026: * * * Walkinshaw Introduces Bill to Strengthen VA Tech Training to Deliver Stronger Job Outcomes for Veterans Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) introduced the Veteran Technology Employment Success Act to strengthen the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET TEC) program, which helps veterans and transitioning servi  more