ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * AAMVA Earns 2026 Platinum Transparency Seal * AAMVA has received the 2026 Candid transparency profile standard at the Platinum level for AAMVA and all four Regions, which is the highest level achievable, for the fifth year in a row. Candid is the world's largest source of information on nonprofit organizations and participation  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * AAMVA Hosts 2026 NMVTIS E-Titling Net Forum * AAMVA conducted the 2026 NMVTIS/E-Titling Forum from February 18-19, 2026, in Savannah, GA, bringing together jurisdictional representatives and industry partners from across the motor vehicle community. The forum provided a collaborative space to discuss current and emerging trends  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Swamp Fox Leader Named 2026 Military Citizen of the Year * Tech. Sgt. Greggria Sylvester, the Vice President of Education at AFA's Swamp Fox Chapter in Sumter, S.C., was honored as the 2026 Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce Military Citizen of the Year. The award celebrates outstanding service, leadership, and commitment to the local community, honor  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Pennsylvania Releases Mid-Session Scorecard, Launches Accountability Campaign * HARRISBURG, PA - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) released its mid-session legislative scorecard and an accountability campaign targeting lawmakers with poor voting records as they prepare to return for the second half of the 209th General Assembly. The scorecard sho  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-SC Urges State Senate to Restructure South Carolina's Income Tax System by Passing H. 4216 * Columbia, SC - Today, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) reinforced the favorable report for H. 4216 from the Senate Finance Committee, and urged the Senate to flatten the tax code by passing this bill. Setting a flat tax rate at 1.99% would not only give Sout  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Utah Endorses Nik Anderson, JR Bird for State House * Feb 24, 2026 by AFP SALT LAKE CITY, UT - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) endorsed Nik Anderson (HD-48) and JR Bird (HD-67) for the state House of Representatives and began voter engagement efforts across their districts ahead of the June 23 primary elections. AFP-UT State Director Kevin Greene re  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Backs Bipartisan Push to Improve Aviation Safety and Airspace Transparency * Arlington, Va. - Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today released the following statement as Congress considers bipartisan legislation to strengthen aviation safety and transparency across the National Airspace System: "On behalf of the Aerospac  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release: * * * APA Publishing Releases New Titles on Nutrition, Insomnia, Psychiatric Education, and Neuropsychiatry American Psychiatric Association Publishing has released a new collection of books focused on emerging and evolving areas of psychiatric practice, including nutrition and mental health, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, undergraduate psychiatric education, and the clinical ov  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Appalachians shaped by the Ice Age * Hike north on the Appalachian Trail and the scenery slowly transforms. Rugged, steep ridgelines in Tennessee and Virginia soften into the broad summits and smooth peaks of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. According to new research from William & Mary Assistant Professor of Geology Joanmarie Del Vecchio, this contrast speaks to an ancient past. Using climate models of the la  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Arizona Educator Sues County Attorney Whose Hired Thugs Bullied Him Out of Election Campaign PHOENIX--When two men approached Fernando "Fernie" Madrid outside of a church, he thought he had two more signatures for his petition to run for school superintendent in Apache County, Arizona. But one of the men slapped the clipboard out of Fernie's hand and the other delivered a threat: "Michael Whitin  more

RESTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Society of Civil Engineers issued the following news release: * * * ASCE Recognizes 2026 New Faces of Civil Engineering: College | ASCE * RESTON, Va. -The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has announced the 2026 New Faces of Civil Engineering in the Collegiate category. The New Faces of Civil Engineering program highlights and celebrates up-and-coming civil engineering students' academic and profe  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 0.4% in January * Washington - Trucking activity in the United States increased slightly in January, but volumes remained at low levels after significant declines in September and October. Specifically, truck freight tonnage increased 0.4% after falling 0.2% in December, according to the American Trucking Associations' advanced se  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration released the following testimony by Phillip Linderman, chairman of the Ben Franklin Fellowship and a board member at the Center for Immigration Studies, Falls Church, Virginia, from a Feb. 10, 2026, hearing entitled "Somali Fraud in Minnesota - The Tip of the Iceberg": * * * The use of best practices in combatting visa fraud is a specialized topic, and one that is often lost in the bigger subjects, such  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Remarks On ROTOR Act * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), who represents a Northern Virginia district that includes National Airport (DCA), last night delivered remarks on the House floor during debate on S. 2503, the ROTOR Act (S.2503), aviation safety reform legislation drafted in response to last year's fatal accident in the skies above DCA that claimed 67 lives. Beyer spoke in support of the bill  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news: * * * Cash-starved and censored, America's student press is in crisis By Barbara Allen for the Student Press Report Editor's note: The Student Press Report is a national news desk covering student media and journalism education in higher ed. It is supported by lead partners the Student Press Law Center and Flytedesk, with secondary support from the Associated Collegiate Press, the Association of Universit  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Aguilar on Bloomberg: People are feeling the pinch, and the President hasn't offered any solution that would make life better. * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar joined Bloomberg's Balance of Power with host Joe Mathieu to discuss the State of the Union, affordability crisis, ongoing shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security and the possibility of a foreig  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 24 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Claflin Surges in Second Half to Edge Lincoln (PA) 53-50 in CIAA Tournament Opener * BALTIMORE, MD -February 24, 2026 -The 2026 CIAA Women's Basketball Tournament opened with a dramatic early-morning matchup, as Claflin (16-8, 12-5 CIAA) overcame a slow start to defeat Lincoln (PA) (2-25, 0-17 CIAA) 53-50 at CFG Bank Arena. Behind a dominant second half a  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 23 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * College of Education and Human Development launches initiative to strengthen Virginia's educator workforce * The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) at George Mason University is kicking off Future Ready Teachers, a new initiative designed to strengthen Virginia's educator workforce by removing financial barriers, innovating and elevating teacher preparation, and supporting teachers from entr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * CRC News: Congress asks CRC about foreign funding of American NGOs CRC president's Scott Walter's testimony to the House Ways & Means Committee makes media hits all over America. * Jewish Insider--Foreign funding of U.S. nonprofits takes center stage at House hearing: At a hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee, witnesses offered ways to increase transparency in IRS financial disclosu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Reveals New Whistleblower Information For Investigation Into Kash Patel Joyriding To The Olympics * February 24, 2026 Credible whistleblowers detail to the Senate Judiciary Committee how Patel's excessive misuse and mismanagement of FBI-controlled aircraft and resources impacted or delayed high-profile investigations, such as the Charlie Kirk and Brown University shootings WASHINGTO  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Durbin Reveals New Whistleblower Information For Investigation Into Kash Patel Joyriding To The Olympics Credible whistleblowers detail to the Senate Judiciary Committee how Patel's excessive misuse and mismanagement of FBI-controlled aircraft and resources impacted or delayed high-profile investigations, such as the Charlie Kir  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's men's college basketball week tips off with four Top-25 showdowns and College GameDay in Gainesville * * Saturday slate highlighted by four matchups of ranked teams * College GameDay live from Gainesville ahead of No. 20 Arkansas at defending national champion and No. 7 Florida ESPN's industry-leading men's college basketball coverage rolls on with six con  more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * Former Google Executive Discusses Ways to Thrive During an AI Era with Students * Teena Piccione, who serves as High Point University's Data Expert in Residence in addition to her role as secretary of the North Carolina Department of Information Technology, spoke with students about using their skills to help improve artificial intelligence during her Feb. 6 visit to campus. HIGH POINT, N.  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Hilton Debuts Its First Onsen Resort in South East Asia with the Opening of Hilton Quang Hanh Onsen Resort in Northern Vietnam Situated near the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ha Long Bay, the resort brings together private onsen experiences in every room, mineral rich hot springs and modern Japanese dining for a wellness led stay * QUANG NINH, Vietnam - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today a  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Homeland Security Shutdown Continues * The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues through its second week, as Congress failed to extend funding for DHS ahead of a February 13 deadline. While both sides appeared to be negotiating in good faith over the details and conditions of funding for Immigrat  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * House Democrats Highlight Negative Impact of DOGE * Rep. Robert Garcia, D-CA, the ranking member on the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, recently released a report highlighting the effect of Elon Musk and the so-called Department of Government Efficiency on the federal workforce and services as well as the av  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following opening statement on Feb. 24, 2026, at a Workforce Protections Subcommittee hearing entitled "Balancing Careers and Care: Examining Innovative Approaches to Paid Leave": * * * "Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to our witnesses for being with us today. "Currently, the United States is one of the only wealthy countries in the world that does not gua  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * House Republican Leadership Defeats Aviation Safety Legislation As Family Members Of Crash Victims Look On * House Republican leaders today secured the defeat of the ROTOR Act, aviation safety reform legislation drafted in response to last year's fatal accident in the skies above DCA that claimed 67 lives. As family members of victims looked on from the House Gallery, Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Le  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks at a hearing on Feb. 23, 2026, to consider the Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act (H.R. 4626) and Homeowner Energy Freedom Act (H.R. 4758): * * * Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. Today, the Rules Committee is convening to consider two measures: H.R. 46  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE-led investigation leads to prison time for MS-13 ringleaders in North Carolina * WASHINGTON -An ICE Homeland Security Investigations Charlotte-led investigation led to a 30-year prison sentence for Fredy Mauricio Buruca and a 20-year prison sentence for Santos Guillermo Ramiraz Mancia, two MS-13 gang leaders convicted of RICO conspiracy. Both men ar  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Announces Guest to 2026 State of the Union * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) announced that he will be joined at President Donald Trump's State of the Union address by Dr. Cameron Roberts, DDS, to spotlight recent cuts to Medicaid and their effects on providers and patients. Dr. Roberts is a licensed dentist in Harrisonburg and serves as a Board Member of Augusta Regional  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Kent Gardens' Students Talk Sports Injuries, Mobile Gaming, Mental Health in Public Speaking Program * A Kent Gardens Elementary School fifth grader is ready to tell you why protecting the health of Fairfax County's Accotink Creek matters. Another wants to help you avoid repetitive sports injuries. And a third is ready to explain to a room full of parents how the mobile game Clash Royale has imp  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Aims to Save Coastal Black-Throated Green Warbler * RICHMOND, Va. -The Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today for failing to make an initial decision on whether to protect coastal black-throated green warblers under the Endangered Species Act. The Center and five organizations petitioned the agency in November 2023 to protect  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Leonardo DRS, a company that says it provides advanced defense technology to U.S. national security customers and allies around the world, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Leonardo DRS Announces Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 * Revenue: $1.1 billion for the fourth quarter and $3.6 billion for the year * Net Earnings: $102 million for the fourth quarter and $278 million for the year * Adjusted EBITDA: $158 mill  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Mars celebrates latest European decarbonization milestone with new renewable electricity contract in Sweden * Mars has secured 70% of production from a newly commissioned Wind Farm in Sweden in support of extending renewable electricity across our full value chain. * The agreement will provide approximately 670 GWh of clean elect  more

LAUREL, Maryland, Feb. 24 [Category: Science] -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory posted the following news release: * * * MDA, Johns Hopkins APL Demonstrate Low-Cost Approach to Missile Defense Testing * The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, successfully demonstrated a new, lower-cost approach to national missile defense testing and evaluation with the Nov. 18 launch of a payload aboard Rocket Lab'  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * MEMO: Who Trump Is Really Governing For * TO: Interested Parties FROM: Reproductive Freedom for All RE: What Trump Won't Tell You in His State of the Union Address DATE: February 24, 2026 Tonight, Trump will stand before Congress and tout the first year of his second presidency as a success-but he has not delivered the "golden a  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Feb. 23 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Men's and Women's Basketball Earn Key Weekend Wins * Christendom's men's and women's basketball teams pulled off big wins over the weekend, with the men's team edging out Bucks County in a 92-90 thriller and the women's team grabbing victories over Trinity at home and Patrick Henry on the road. Men's Basketball Following their tight contest against Central Penn earlier in the week, the men's team looke  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Minnesota Legislature Holds Oversight Hearing On PFAS Reporting * Overview of the Hearing * The Minnesota Legislature's House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee held a hearing on February 19, 2026, in St. Paul, MN, to discuss issues related to PFAS -a group of persistent synthetic chemicals often called "forever chemicals." The hearing focused   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following statement on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * NACDS on State of the Union: PBM Reforms Are a Historic Step Forward to Lower People's Drug Costs and Protect Pharmacy Access National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) President and CEO Steven C. Anderson issued the following statement in anticipation of President Trump's State of the Union address: "As President Trump addresses the nation in the State   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * National Capital Region Delegation Demands Urgent Water Infrastructure Repairs and Modernization Following Potomac Spill * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD), and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC) today led 11 National Capital Region Representatives to demand the full authorization and funding of federal programs to repair and modernize critical water infrastructure n  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * National Capital Region Delegation Demands Urgent Water Infrastructure Repairs and Modernization Following Potomac Spill Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA), Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD), and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC) today led 10 National Capital Region Representatives to demand the full authorization and funding of federal pro  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Announces Sixth Round of Deregulation Proposals * Stakeholders Are Encouraged to Review Notice of Proposed Rulemakings and Submit Comments Alexandria, VA (February 24, 2026) - The National Credit Union Administration today announced the sixth round of proposed regulatory changes associated with NCUA's Deregulation Project. The project is an ongoing review of NCUA's regula  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Financial Services] -- Americans for Financial Reform, which describes itself as a nonpartisan and nonprofit coalition of more than 200 civil rights, consumer, labor, business, investor, faith-based and civic and community groups, posted the following news release: * * * Nearly 100 Groups Are Standing Up for a Strong, Robust, and Independent CFPB Any attack on the CFPB's independence or ability to fulfil its consumer protection mandate is an attack on the finan  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * New Jersey Joins S2S DHR and NRII * AAMVA congratulates New Jersey on successfully implementing State-to-State Driver History Record (S2S DHR) and the Medical Examiner Certification Integration Final Rule (NRII) solution on February 23, 2026. All migration activities have been completed on schedule, and Commercial Driver Licens  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on Feb. 24, 2026, by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton: * * * State of the Split How State of the Union Boycotts, Outbursts, and Responses Have Changed Over Time * The State of the Union was once a moment of national unity. A president lays out an agenda. Members of Congress sit in the same room. The country watches together. Not anymore. This yea  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 24 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Northeastern's co-ops, global network are biggest draws for applicants * Northeastern's co-op program and global opportunities are the biggest draws for applicants Experiential learning, career outcomes, research opportunities and global campus network are key to the university's draw among students and their parents. by Cody Mello-Klein February 24, 2026 When Aiden Tran stepped foot on Northeast  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * OPM Proposes Rule to Give Itself Authority to Review Suitability Determinations * The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposed a rule earlier this month to shift review of appeals of suitability actions from the Merit System Protection Board (MSPB) to itself (OPM). This would remove the review of an independent body   more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * PETA to Attorney General Bondi: Sinaloa Cartel Racetrack Activity in U.S. Warrants Immediate Crackdown In the wake of the killing of Jalisco cartel chief Nemesio Oseguera, aka "El Mencho"--and the ongoing battle between the Jalisco and Sinaloa cartels for control of the U.S. market for cocaine and other drugs--PETA today sent an urgent letter to Attorney General   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Politico issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * POLITICO Expands to Australia Expansion to Indo-Pacific is part of POLITICO's commitment to linking global power centers * POLITICO, the global authority on the intersection of power, politics, and policy, today announced it will expand operations to Australia and launch Canberra Playbook when the Australian parliament returns from its winter recess in the third quarter of 2026. POLITICO's ex  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * PRESS RELEASE: Trump's State of the Union Address Will Be Full of Lies and Promises to Virginians He Won't Keep * Trump's State of the Union Address Will Be Full of Lies and Promises to Virginians He Won't Keep During Trump's first year in office, costs and unemployment rates have risen for Virginia families, and health care has become even more expensive RICHMOND, VIRGINIA \- Tonight,   more

EARLYVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Progress Virginia, an advocacy organization that combines online organizing and communications with earned media strategies, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Virginia General Assembly Budget Amendments Include Key Investments but Fail to Advance Fair Share Revenue Richmond - On Sunday, the money committees in the House and Senate released their respective budgets, which provide a sharp change of course from the budget outlined by forme  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Proposed Army Corps Reorganization Falls Short * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Army Corps' restructuring effort for its Civil Works division is not designed to prioritize and expedite nature-based flooding solutions -which often can be implemented more quickly and cost-effectively than traditional "hard" infrastructure approaches. " There is no question that the   more

RESTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * Quantitative FDG PET and MRI Framework Detects Emerging Form of Dementia, "LATE" * Reston, VA (February 24, 2026)- A novel quantitative PET- and MRI-based imaging approach can objectively identify a recently recognized type of dementia-limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy, or LATE-that is often mistaken as Alzheimer's disease. This re  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Redesigning learning for an AI-enabled future * William & Mary's Raymond A. Mason School of Business and its academic innovation team recently hosted the second annual Teaching and Research with Generative AI Sprint (TARGAS II), a two-day faculty-and-student experience designed to rethink higher education for an AI-enabled future. Dean Todd Mooradian delivered opening remarks at the event, emphasizing Willi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu to Boycott State of the Union, Invites Guest Harmed by Trump and Republicans' Health Care Cuts * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) announced she will boycott President Trump's State of the Union Address, and instead spend the day shining a light on his administration's devastating cuts to health care coverage and affordability. "President Trump's first thirteen months in offi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement on ROTOR Act Vote * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released a statement following the ROTOR Act vote in the House. While it passed the Senate unanimously, the bill failed to get the necessary two-thirds majority needed for a suspension bill, failing by one vote. The bill was supported by the families of the victims of the Jan. 29, 2025  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Rep. Walkinshaw Statement on Trump's State of the Union Address Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) released the following statement in response to Trump's State of the Union Address. "Donald Trump is on the ropes, with record low approval ratings, failed policies, and a stinging rebuke from the Supreme Court. Tonight he did what Trump does when he's on the ropes. He  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * Retailers Urge Bipartisan Solutions Ahead of State of the Union * The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement ahead of President Trump's State of the Union address: "The American people want to hear about bipartisan solutions that will improve their everyday lives and make household necessities affordable," said Austen Jens  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following statement on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * ROTOR Act Fails in House, ALPA Says 67 Lives Demand Congress Finish the Job Capt. Jason Ambrosi, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), issued the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives failed to pass the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act. The legislation would mandate the installatio  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Fixed Operations Certification Week Is March 8-14, 2026 * The Society of Certified RV Professionals, the RV Technical Institute (RVTI), and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center have designated March 8-14 as RV Fixed Operations Certification Week. Fixed operations professionals include employees working in RV service, parts, and warranty administration. Fixed-operations pro  more

WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- SAE International issued the following news release: * * * SAE International Announces 2025 Class of Fellows SAE International(R), is proud to announce its 2025 Class of Fellows, recognizing a distinguished group of industry leaders for their exceptional contributions to mobility engineering, technology, and society. Election to Fellow is one of the highest honors bestowed by SAE International. This prestigious designation recognizes individuals who have   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Senator Johnson Named Taxpayer Defender of the Month by National Taxpayers Union National Taxpayers Union (NTU) on Tuesday named U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) Taxpayer Defender of the Month for his leadership ending government shutdowns and fighting against earmarks in appropriations bills. Sen. Johnson's Eliminate Government Shutdowns Act would prevent shutdowns by ensur  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 24 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Studies identify lipids necessary for immune molecule activation * Two dimers of STING (pink) are linked together by PtdIns(3,5)P 2 (carbon atoms in yellow and oxygen atoms in red) and cholesterol (carbon atoms in green and oxygen atoms in red), leading to clustering of STING and activation of innate immune signaling. DALLAS - Feb. 24, 2026 - UT Southwestern Medical Center  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Texas Educator Awarded for STEM Work with AFA * On January 21, 2026, the University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) recognized student educator, Mandy Eckhardt, for her volunteer STEM work with Northeast Texas AFA Chapter 416, with a $500 scholarship and recognition as one of three students selected for a Martin Luther King community service scholarship. A  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 25 (TNSrpt) -- Virginia Tech issued the following statement on Feb. 24, 2026, by Title IX coordinator Angela Catena: * * * Title IX 2024-25 annual report now available A message from Title IX Coordinator Angela Catena. * Dear Virginia Tech Community, Our commitment to community and care continues to guide our efforts to foster a campus environment where all individuals can learn, work, and live free from sexual harassment and violence. Each year, the Title IX An  more

KEENE, California, Feb. 24 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release: * * * UFW Demands H2A Visa Cap Following Latest Forced Labor and Human Trafficking Incident in H2A Guestworker Program * Keene, CA -This week, the U.S. Department of Justice announced an indictment against a farm labor contractor for trafficking Mexican farm workers to Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia and subjecting them to forced labor via the H2A agricultural guest worker program  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The University of Scranton Department of Accounting secured the top position in global and national research rankings according to the latest evaluations from Brigham Young University and Management Accounting Quarterly. The university Ph.D. in accounting program earned a first-place worldwide ranking for productivity in education publications over the last six years. Douglas M. Boyle, chair of the accounting department, retained his status as the top-ranked scholar in th  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * Updated D20 Data Element Dictionary Now Available * A new edition of AAMVA's Data Element Dictionary for Traffic Records Systems (D20) is now available. As motor vehicle programs increasingly rely on computerized data systems, the need for consistent and accurate data exchange between jurisdictions and partner organizations con  more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Feb. 23 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * VASAM Opposes Legislation Legalizing iGaming On February 23, the Virginia Society of Addiction Medicine (VASAM) sent a letter to members of the Virginia General Assembly in opposition to HB 161/SB 118. This legislation would legalize internet gaming (iGaming) in Virginia. In the letter, VASAM expressed its view that introducing iGaming in Virginia poses  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 24 [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: * * * VCU Health cuts ribbon on new pedestrian bridge * By Danielle Pierce VCU Health, in collaboration with Virginia Commonwealth University, the City of Richmond and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), cut the ribbon on a new pedestrian bridge today.   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU researcher named Gerontological Society of America fellow Kyeongmo Kim, an associate professor of social work, studies the ways neighborhood conditions shape the health and well being of older adults. By Geoff LoCicero, VCU School of Social Work Kyeongmo Kim, Ph.D., associate professor in the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work, last year was named a fellow of the Gerontol  more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Feb. 25 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * VHB Helps Move Rudee Park Master Plan to Fruition with Full Design * The Rudee Park Master Plan has reached a major milestone and is advancing into final design, marking a pivotal development for Virginia Beach, Virginia. The project will transform a large expans  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Experts available: Tariff strike down, State of the Union, Iran, bombogenesis, 'Sinners', and more The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, including the Supreme Court striking down President Trump's tariffs, the State of the Union, geopolitical tensions in Iran, the bomb cyclone storm, the musical history of "Sinners", an  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 25 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Researchers find genomics offers a faster path to restoring the American chestnut Using DNA-based predictions, researchers show how blight-resistant trees can retain the growth and forest role of the iconic American chestnut. By Max Esterhuizen For more than a century, scientists and conservationists have tried to bring back the American chestnut, a tree once so common it shaped forests across the east  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 25 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Some infant formula fats may contribute to early liver disease, study finds New research helps explain how steatotic liver disease can appear in babies -- and the role early nutrition may play. By Marya Barlow Certain fats used in some infant formulas may strain the developing liver and contribute to early signs of steatotic liver disease, according to a new study led by researchers in Virginia Tech's   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Veterinary Teaching Hospital expansion about quality of life, not just more space By Kevin Myatt Merely say the word "construction" and one can almost hear the skull-rattling sound of jackhammers. But when that work is being done to expand a veterinary hospital where the day-to-day work of saving animal lives will be ongoing, concerns about noise and dust are more than about personal convenience. "First and fo  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Workshop to help researchers unlock AI potential By Travis Williams The time to talk about the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in research is now, according to Alberto Cano. "In the case of AI, we really want to be intentional in moving fast and providing solutions," said Cano, associate vice president for research computing. "What we cannot do is be years late when we know that there are proble  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * VMI Hosts 9th Annual Commonwealth Cyber Fusion Event Virginia Military Institute hosted the 9th annual Commonwealth Cyber Fusion and Virginia Cyber Cup (VCC) Competition, a state-wide collegiate cyber security competition, February 20 and 21. The invitation-only event is for colleges that are National Security Agency (NSA) / Department of Homeland Security (DHS)-designated National Centers of Academic  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Announce Federal Funding to Improve Buses Across Virginia * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced nearly $35 million in federal funding to modernize bus fleets and facilities across Virginia, including replacing and rehabilitating buses, purchasing new vehicles, and upgrading transit infrastructure. This funding is awarded through the Department of  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Introduce Legislation to Require Refunds of Trump's Illegal Tariffs * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) introduced legislation to require full refunds of Trump's illegal tariffs, after they were struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday by a 6-3 vote. To date, the Trump administration has collected an estimated $175 billion in illegal tariff revenu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Calls on House to Deliver on Aviation Safety * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement after the House failed to advance the bipartisan ROTOR Act : "I am deeply disappointed that the House today voted not to advance the ROTOR Act - legislation that passed the Senate unanimously and includes serious aviation safety reforms in response to the tragic midai  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Slams Global Entry Suspension * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) slammed the Trump administration today for suspending Global Entry during the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) lapse in appropriations, issuing the following statement: "Global Entry allows pre-approved, low-risk travelers expedited entry into the United States. According to the Trump administration's own data  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Statement on 4th Anniversary of Russian Invasion of Ukraine * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement: "Four years ago, Vladimir Putin launched his brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, expecting a swift victory. Instead, he has been met with the extraordinary courage and resilience of th  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 25 -- Washington University in St. Louis issued the following news: * * * Fiber implant sheds new light on Alzheimer's disease progression By Beth Miller Alzheimer's disease, the most common type of dementia in older adults, begins in the hippocampus, a deep brain structure that plays a central role in learning and memory. Studying the progression of this chronic disease requires high-resolution monitoring of the deep brain over extended periods, which is challengi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Radical Left's Rebuttal Will Contrast Democrat Extremism with President Trump's Road to Prosperity Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democrat response to President Donald J. Trump's State of the Union tonight. Spanberger, like the rest of the Radical Left lunatics in her party, is fully against President Trump's agenda of lowering costs, bringing back manufacturing, and securing our borders -- instead f  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Opposes ROTOR Act, Supports Comprehensive Aviation Legislation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released a statement following his vote against the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act and expressed his support for more comprehensive aviation safety legislation: "The horrific crash over the Potomac River on January 29, 2025, w  more