WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "Democrats' Plan to Flip the House is Looking Increasingly Likely" Thanks to All-Star Red to Blue Recruits * This week, the DCCC announced its first round of Red to Blue candidates, 12 Democratic challengers running against some of the most vulnerable Republicans in the nation, who provide a clear contrast to their opponents' failures on costs, corruption, and cruelty. DCCC Spoke  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 25 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * 6 in 10 U.S. women projected to have at least one type of cardiovascular disease by 2050 * Statement Highlights: * Over the next 25 years, the number of women living with cardiovascular disease is expected to rise sharply, as nearly 60% of women in the U.S. could have high blood pressure by 2050, up from about 5 in 10 previously reported for 2020, according to projecti  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Aerospace Education Council: February 2026 Update * Are you feeling it? This is the time of year things REALLY start to move! Last month I emphasized Teacher of the Year, Grants, Scholarships, and Pitsenbarger Awards. I also gave you a short overview of the Teacher STEM Camps. I hope everyone is moving out on those opportunities to make sure deserving fol  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-VA Slams Gov. Spanberger's State of the Union Response * Feb 24, 2026 by AFP RICHMOND, VA - Americans for Prosperity Virginia (AFP-VA) slammed Gov. Spanberger's Democratic Response following President Trump's State of the Union, calling out the Governor for not practicing what she preaches. Tim Parrish, AFP-VA Director, released the following statement: "The vi  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Releases 2026 Legislative Priorities in Letter to Congressional Leaders * Arlington, Va. - Aerospace Industries Association President and CEO Eric Fanning penned a letter to congressional leadership outlining AIA's legislative priorities, including modernizing defense trade and acquisition, investing in next-generation space capabilities, and enhancing the c  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * ALPA Reiterates Strong Support for ROTOR Act, Calls on House to Pass Lifesaving ADS-B in Technology Mandate Capt. Jason Ambrosi, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), today stood with the families of those lost in the PSA Airlines Flight 5342 tragedy and bipartisan members of Congress to call for immediate passage of the Rotorcraft Operatio  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- The American Staffing Association issued the following news release: * * * ASA Staffing Index Monthly Report, February 2026 Index up 0.3% Week-to-Week and 3.0% Year-to-Year * Staffing employment edged up during the week of Feb. 9-15, with the ASA Staffing Index increasing by 0.3% to a rounded value of 85. Some staffing companies continued to cite inclement weather as a primary factor that hindered growth. Staffing jobs were 3.0% higher compared with the same  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Autonomous Systems Pilot Course Begins for Officers, NCOs * In fiscal year 2026, the Army will run three pilots of the Robotic Autonomous Systems Leader Tactics Course at Fort Benning, Georgia. Part of the Army's transformation efforts, the course seeks to prepare mid-grade officers and NCOs to lead formations with integrated autonomous and robotic systems. The U.S  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Feb. 26 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Making Pagans: How theater shaped the public perception of non-Abrahamic religions John Kuhn's first book recently received the prestigious Barnard Hewitt Award for best book in theater studies By Jennifer Micale Audiences in 17th-century England looked forward to the altar scene: pagan priests and priestesses chanted, uttered prophecies or presided over sacrifices. Exotic and eye-catching, pagan ritual  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Center for Public Policy Research issued the following news release: * * * Black Conservatives React to State of the Union Address * Washington, D.C. - Following President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address, ambassadors with the Project 21 black leadership network are responding to the President's remarks and policy initiatives. Michael Austin, Project 21 Ambassador and Economic Consultant: Tonight, Pre  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 26 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news: * * * Black History Month Spotlight: Scholar, Activist and Roosevelt University Trailblazer St. Clair Drake John Gibbs St. Clair Drake stands as one of the most influential African American scholars of the 20th century. An anthropologist, sociologist and educator, his work reshaped academic inquiry into race, class and urban life. Much of that work took form during his 23-year tenure at Roosevelt University, where h  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 25 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Bowie State Rolls Past Livingstone 72-51 to Reach CIAA Semifinals * BALTIMORE, Md. - Bowie State pulled away in the second half to defeat Livingstone, 72-51, in the quarterfinals of the Food Lion CIAA Women's Basketball Tournament on Wednesday at CFG Bank Arena. The win sends the Bulldogs into Thursday's semifinal round. After the teams opened with a 16  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Cannabis Workers Send UFCW Union Packing at Holistic Industries Monson Facility * Majority of workers at plant requested vote to remove union, UFCW bosses fled facility after attempts to block the vote failed Springfield, MA (February 25, 2026) - Packaging associates and delivery drivers at cannabis company Holistic Industries' Monson plant have successfully remov  more

LAUREL, Maryland, Feb. 26 -- Capitol Technology University issued the following news: * * * Capitol Tech Robotics Club Places Second in VEX U Competition The Capitol Tech Robotics team recently competed in a VEX U Robotics Competition (VURC) at Virginia Tech, in which they earned 2nd Place! This achievement reflects the countless hours that our students dedicate to designing, building, programming, and testing competitive robots while developing real-world engineering and teamwork skills. V  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Aguilar: Unlike Donald Trump, Democrats are laser-focused on lowering costs and improving the lives of hardworking American families. * LEESBURG, VA -Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu opened the 2026 Issues Conference alongside Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Suzan DelBene  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Griffith Op-Ed: Making America healthy again starts with rural communities * U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, penned a new op-ed that details major health care policies as he focuses on rural America. Chairman Griffith emphasizes support for community health centers and telehealth. In addition, Chairm  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Women's Basketball to Seek Third National Title at USCAA National Championship Tournament * Christendom's women's basketball team is ready to defend their national title for the third year in a row. The team earned an invite to the USCAA National Championship tournament for the fourth straight year this week, entering the tournament as the #7 seed. Christendom returns to nationals with a cham  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * ROUNDUP: Spanberger Blasts Trump on Affordability, Highlights How Democrats Are Fighting to Lower Costs, Keep Families Safe Last night, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivered a "direct and effective" Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union, focused on how Trump has failed to make life more affordable for working families and how Democrats are fighting to lower costs and   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, issued the following opening statement on Feb. 24, 2026, at a hearing entitled "From Source to Tap: A Hearing to Examine Challenges and Opportunities for Safe, Reliable, and Affordable Drinking Water": * * * "Good morning and welcome to Ranking Members Pallone and Tonko, my colleagues, and to our witnesses for this hearing of the Subcommittee on the Environment. "Today's hea  more

MERIGNAC, France, Feb. 26 -- Exosens, a high-tech company that focuses on providing amplification, detection and imaging technologies, issued the following news release: * * * New partnership with NOAA Exosens signed a new partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) * Exosens signed a partnership with NOAA to develop new atmospheric profiling applications using our atmospheric sounder, ASSIST II. * ASSIST II will be deployed at the National Weather Services (  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS School Board Approves Fiscal Year 2027-31 Capital Improvement Program to Modernize Schools and Support Growing Communities The Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) School Board approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027-31 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), a comprehensive five-year roadmap for capital investments that will strengthen learning environments, support student success, and address criti  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS This Week - February 25, 2025 * A second grade student at Columbia Elementary School enjoys practicing math concepts with toothpicks and modeling dough. Follow the Budget Process The School Board is scheduled to vote to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 Advertised Budget at its Thursday, February 26, meeting. View the full meeting agenda (link is external) on BoardDocs, where the budget docu  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following economic brief (No. 26-07) in Feb. 2026 by Claudia Macaluso entitled "Business Cycles: Is the Current Economic Environment Different?". Here are excerpts: * * * The U.S. economy has been sending mixed signals for nearly three years. Unemployment rose from 3.4 percent in April 2023 to 4.4 percent in December 2025, which is a remarkably slow pace by historical standards for such an increase. GDP g  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following economic brief (No. 26-06) in Feb. 2026 by Yongsung Chang, Elin Halvorsen and Marios Karabarbounis entitled "Does Household Labor Supply Insure Against Income Shocks?". Here are excerpts: * * * Key Takeaways * A household has various means for insuring against a primary income loss, including increasing the spouse's labor supply. * However, increasing spousal labor supply does not apply across  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * GIFFORDS thanks the Virginia Democrats who voted to protect victims of domestic violence * WASHINGTON - GIFFORDS, the national gun violence prevention organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, expressed gratitude for the vast majority of Virginia's Democratic congressional delegation who voted to protect victims of  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Chairman Steil Hosts Roundtable on The Make Elections Great Again Act Yesterday, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) hosted a roundtable discussion with leading election integrity experts to discuss the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act. "The MEGA Act is the most comprehensive package of election reforms  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-NH Hosts Energized State of the Union Watch Party Manchester, NH -Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) activists and grassroots leaders came together to watch President Trump deliver the State of the Union at AFP-NH's field office. Activists gathered for an evening of community, conversation, and renewed commitment to make 2026 a year of f  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary: * * * Natural Gas is Preferred by Data Centers and Manufacturers, and More Capacity and Pipelines are Needed While natural gas is preferred by data centers and manufacturers, the Energy Information Administration (EIA), in its Short-Term Energy Outlook, reports that solar power is expected to supply the largest increase in power generation over the next two years, increasing by about 20% a year in both 2  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 25 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Johnson C. Smith Edges Elizabeth City State to Advance in CIAA Tournament Play * BALTIMORE, MD -Johnson C. Smith (11-15) advanced to Thursday's quarterfinals to face Virginia Union after securing a narrow 61-60 win over Elizabeth City State (4-20) on Wednesday at CFG Bank Arena, led by Food Lion Player of the Game Anthony Williams. Elizabeth City State   more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Keto diet could unlock the effects of exercise for people with high blood sugar * To be healthy, conventional wisdom tells us to exercise and limit fatty foods. Exercise helps us lose weight and build muscle. It makes our hearts stronger and boosts how we take in and use oxygen for energy -one of the strongest predictors of health and longevity. But people with high bloo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans Highlights Economic and National Security Progress Following State of the Union * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released the following statement after President Trump's State of the Union address to the nation: "Tonight, the American people heard directly from the President of the United States about the meaningful progress made over the past year to strengthen our nation, lowe  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * Laser Strikes on Aircraft Drop for Second Year In a Row * WASHINGTON \-Pilots reported 10,994 laser strikes to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2025 -a 14 percent decrease from the year before but still too high. Shining a laser at an aircraft poses a serious safety threat and is a federal crime. The FAA conducted outreach and training with local  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Lighting the Way: Angelo Hopson's Mission to Turn Students into Global Leaders * In Orchard Hall, leadership lives behind an open door. By day, Angelo Hopson serves as a Residence Hall Director at Hampton University. Hopson's interactions offer mentorship and a steady presence to the students he leads. By night, he's an author and artist whose words travel far beyond campus walls. His advocacy, artistry, and   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 24 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Lincoln (PA) Stuns Shaw 69-63 to Advance in CIAA Tournament * BALTIMORE, MD -February 24, 2026 -Lincoln (PA) (10-19) delivered one of its grittiest performances of the season, rallying past Shaw (16-11) for a 69-63 victory in the opening round of the CIAA Men's Basketball Tournament at CFG Bank Arena. Powered by a breakout performance from Food Lion Playe  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Mars launches Mars Impact Fund to drive lasting change for people, pets and planet New philanthropic entity amplifies Mars commitment to community resilience, scientific opportunity, and companion animal wellbeing * An $85 million dollar allocation committed from 2025 to 2027, with annual funding of $50 million from 2028. * Initial grants support  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Introduces Career-Connected Learning Pathways Act to Support CTE Programs Nationwide * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) introduced H.R. 7676, the Career-Connected Learning Pathways Act, a bill which sets students up for their futures and supports each state in creating a searchable public directory of career and technical education (CTE) programs of  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Medal of Honor Recipient Speaks at VMI Medal of Honor (MOH) recipient, retired U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William "Kyle" Carpenter, will appear for a moderated interview at Virginia Military Institute, Monday, March 9 at 10:30 a.m. in Cameron Hall. The event is part of the VMI Center for Leadership and Ethics' (CLE) H.B. Johnson, Class of 1926 Distinguished Lecture Series, and Courageous Leadership Speake  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Mitchell Institute Launches State-of-the-Art China Airpower Tracker * The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is proud to announce the launch of its new China Airpower Tracker, the authoritative platform for assessing the progress and status of the People's Liberation Army Air Force's (PLAAF) airpower capabilities. The online tool merges open-source   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Momentum Matters -- Now Let's Deliver the Lower Cost of Living Americans Are Asking For * Momentum Matters -Now Let's Deliver the Lower Cost of Living Americans Are Asking For Feb 24, 2026 by AFP ARLINGTON, VA -Americans for Prosperity CEO Emily Seidel released the following statement in response to tonight's State of the Union Address: "This evening, President Tru  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * NACDS Urges Risk-Proportionate, Pro-Innovation Approach to Clinical AI Adoption--Grounded in Patient Safety, Interoperability, and Sustainable Payment Comments to ASTP/ONC outline policy guardrails to advance responsible AI in community pharmacy and across care settings--aligned with NACDS health and wellness innovation priorities. * The National Associatio  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * National AFA Teachers of the Year Shine at Space Educator Conference * Three of the nation's top Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) educators brought their passion, expertise, and innovative STEM teaching strategies to Houston this month for the 2026 Space Exploration Educators Conference (SEEC). The 2025 National AFA Teachers of the Year (TOYs) were jo  more

BROOKFIELD, Wisconsin, Feb. 26 -- The National Funeral Directors Association issued the following news release: * * * NFDA Announces Transition in Cremation Certification Program Leadership After more than a decade of building the profession's most respected cremation education program, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is implementing a thoughtful leadership transition to ensure its Cremation Certification Program remains the gold standard for funeral professionals worldwide.  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Online degrees viewed more positively post-pandemic, VCU research finds New study reveals that employers have changed their perceptions, and COVID-19's 'impact was dramatic,' the Wilder School's Heather Millar says. By Madeline Reinsel COVID-19 made remote work and remote learning a new norm for employees and students. But even as many have returned to offices and schools, one of the pa  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * PETA Statement: Beluga at SeaWorld San Antonio Follows Her Five Calves to the Grave Yet another beluga whale--this one torn from her ocean home in 1988 and kept at SeaWorld San Antonio ever since--has died after a lifetime of confinement in a concrete cell. Used as a breeding machine, Martha gave birth to five calves--four of whom died very young, and the fifth, Grayson, was expl  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Feb. 25 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * President Trump Imposes 15% "Global Tariff" Following SCOTUS Decision * 2/25 UPDATE: The President announced last weekend that he would be increasing the global tariff rate under Section 122 from 10% to 15%, however, as of Wednesday evening he had not yet signed the proclamation doing so. Therefore the global tariff rate under Section 122 remains at 10%. The RV Industry Assoc  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Protecting production through physics-powered detection * When a manufacturing machine is cutting, drilling, or shaping metal, it is following a precise set of digital instructions, with every motor turn intentional. But what happens when there's a subtle change along the way? That is the problem Matt Jablonski is working to solve. Jablonski, an assistant professor in the George Mason University's Depart  more

RADFORD, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford students preparing for spring break trip to explore, research national parks in western U.S. When Wyatt Hall first read about a course that fit perfectly with both his majors and offered a unique opportunity to explore and conduct research at a U.S. national park over spring break, he knew he could not let the moment pass him by. "I have to get in on that," recalled the sophomore geology and re  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Larson, Garcia, and Morelle Investigate 'DOGE' Scheme to Share Sensitive Voter Information with Election Denial Groups * Washington, D.C. -Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01), Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Robert Garcia (CA-42), and Committee on House Administration Ranking Member Joe Morelle (NY-25) laun  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Rare Disease Day: Virginia Tech researchers tackle uncommon conditions * When the Wells Fargo Tower in Roanoke glows on Saturday, Feb. 28, in pink, green, purple, and blue light -the official colors of Rare Disease Day -it will stand as a visible reminder of the research advancing across Virginia Tech to improve the outlook for people living with rare diseases. A conditi  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Rare Disease Day: Virginia Tech researchers tackle uncommon conditions On Rare Disease Day, researchers are tackling uncommon conditions that carry an outsized burden. * When the Wells Fargo Tower in Roanoke glows on Saturday, Feb. 28, in pink, green, purple, and blue light -- the official colors of Rare Disease Day -- it will stand as a visible reminder of the research advancing across Virginia Tech to improve   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cline Introduces Bill to Protect Taxpayers From Eminent Domain Taxes * Today, Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06), introduced the No Tax on Takings Act, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to spare unsuspecting property owners from paying harsh federal taxes on a sale the government compelled them to make. "Families should never be hit with a federal tax bill after the government forces them to s  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire attends State of the Union, applauds President Trump's vision * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representative John McGuire (VA-05) attended President Trump's first State of the Union address of his second term. Rep. McGuire applauded President Trump's speech that touted wins for the American people, including tax breaks for seniors, and the largest tax refund season expected in American  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement Following the State of the Union Speech * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement after President Trump's State of the Union speech: "President Trump's speech made one thing clear: he is not living in the same reality as the American people. He claimed prices are down, inflation is lower, and life is better th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement on Tonight's State of the Union Speech * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement ahead of President Trump's State of the Union speech: "As President Trump continues to break promises and make life harder, I will be listening closely to hear whether he will reverse failed policies that have raised costs, made c  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Rep. Wittman Opening Remarks on Joint Tactical Air & Land Forces And Readiness Subcommittee Hearing U.S. Representative Rob Wittman (R-VA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Tactical Air & Land Forces, delivered the following remarks at a joint Tactical Air & Land Forces and Readiness subcommittee hearin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Applauds Governor Abigail Spanberger's Response to Trump's State of the Union Lies * : Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Washington, DC - Last night, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivered the Democratic response to Trump's joint address to Congress and laid o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Ross, Raskin, and Morelle Introduce Bill to Ban Taxpayer Payouts for January 6 Rioters Today, U.S. Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02), House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and House Administration Committee Ranking Member Joe Morelle (NY-25) introduced a bill to prevent January 6 rioters from receiving  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- The Republican Party of Virginia posted the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Statement on President Trump's Historic, Inspiring State of the Union Address Tonight, President Trump delivered a powerful and confident vision for the future of the United States built on the historic successes of his first year back in office. He reminded Americans why they entrusted him to end the Biden era of decline and chart a new course of prosperity for our nation. As th  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Researchers refine understanding of the body's response to energy demands from exercise * Researchers have investigated the role of a certain enzyme in regulating energy in muscle and exercise performance for decades, but a new study by Virginia Tech scientists has identified more precisely than ever how this mechanism works. Scientists working at the Fralin Biomedical R  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- A majority of Virginia residents favor tougher gun control measures while remaining skeptical about the ability of such transition to reduce violence. According to a Roanoke College poll, 71% of respondents support licensing for gun owners and 67% back state registration for all firearms. The survey of 800 residents found that 59% favor banning assault rifles, while 57% support a ban on semi-automatic rifles. Despite this support for restrictions, the community is divided  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ross, Raskin, and Morelle Introduce Bill to Ban Taxpayer Payouts for January 6 Rioters * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02), House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and House Administration Committee Ranking Member Joe Morelle (NY-25) introduced a bill to prevent January 6 rioters from receiving payouts from the federal government. The No  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on Trump State of the Union Address * "Donald Trump has failed to address Americans' basic needs" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and Workforce, issued the following statement on President Trump's State of the Union address to Congress: " Over a year into his presidency, we can confidently say that Don  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Security Assurance Management, Inc. to Pay $45,000 in EEOC Sex and Pregnancy Discrimination Suit Security firm settles lawsuit charging it removed a pregnant employee from her jobsite, failed to accommodate her lactation needs and fired her *  WASHINGTON - Security Assurance Management, Inc. (SAM, Inc.), a security firm operating in the Washington, D.C. area, will pay $45,000 to sett  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release: * * * Golden Frogs Going Back to Nature Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project Releases Panama's Critically Endangered Golden Frogs Into the Wild * Since 2009, no one has seen a Panamanian golden frog in the wild. These bright yellow frogs disappeared completely when an amphibian fungal disease, chytridiomycosis, swept through Panama reaching El Valle de Anton, the last stronghold of golden frogs  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * State of the Union Underscores Urgent Need for Housing, Health Care, and Energy Reform * Arlington, VA -Following the President's State of the Union address, The LIBRE Initiative, the nation's largest center-right Latino advocacy organization, is encouraging Congress and the Administration to pursue reforms that directly address affordability challenges facing working families -  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Statement from Attorney General Jay Jones on Donald Trump's State of the Union Address and Governor Abigail Spanberger's Response Williamsburg, VA -- Attorney General Jay Jones released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address and Governor Abigail Spanberger's response delivered in Williamsburg, Virginia: "Donald Trump sto  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- The Republican Party of Virginia posted the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Statement on Spanberger's Shameful, Dishonest State of the Union Response Tonight, Abigail Spanberger continued her shameful pattern of lies and deception in a failed attempt to discredit the historic successes of President Trump's first year back in office. Instead of celebrating a border that's finally secured, inflation that's finally under control, crime rates that are finall  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 25 [Category: Health Care] -- The Vision Council posted the following news release: * * * The Vision Council Hosts Industry Webinar Following Supreme Court Decision on IEEPA Tariffs; Provides Guidance and Ongoing Monitoring * Alexandria, VA - February 25, 2026 - In response to the U.S. Supreme Court's 6-3 decision limiting presidential authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), The Vision Council hosted a timely industry webinar to bri  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * TogetherCocoa foundation to be incorporated Mars Incorporated, Lindt & Sprungli, Mondelez International, Nestle and The Hershey Company are pleased to announce the intention to incorporate the TogetherCocoa foundation. The foundation will build on the existing efforts by individual companies to help close the living income gap for cocoa farming ho  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Update on the City of Alexandria's Deed Modification Request for Waterfront Park The City of Alexandria received a letter from National Park Service (NPS) on February 20, 2026 indicating a reversal of their previous position on the City's Deed Modification request for the Waterfront Flood Mitigation Pump Station. At the September 30 Legislative Meeting, the Alexandria City Counc  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following remarks on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Governor Abigail Spanberger Delivers Democratic Response to President Trump's State of the Union Address Governor Abigail Spanberger today delivered the following address at the House of Burgesses Chambers in historic Williamsburg, Virginia. Good evening and welcome to historic Williamsburg. We are gathered here in the chambers of the House of Burgesses. In 1705, the peo  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU, Oakes family hold annual day of remembrance for Adam Oakes The event is part of an ongoing partnership to prevent hazing and foster a safer, healthier community for students. By Brian McNeill The family of Adam Oakes and Virginia Commonwealth University remembered Adam's life on Tuesday, marking five years since the 19-year-old VCU student died due to an alcohol-related hazing incident at a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Video: Kaine Delivers Annual Reading of Washington's Farewell Address on Senate Floor * VIDEO OF KAINE'S REMARKS IS AVAILABLE HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) delivered the annual reading of President George Washington's 1796 Farewell Address. Washington's letter to "Friends and Citizens" formally marked his retirement and cleared the way for the peaceful transfer of pow  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, National Capital Region DelegationSend Letter Demanding Urgent Water Infrastructure Repairs and Modernization Following Potomac Spill * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) joined 13 of his National Capital Region delegation colleagues in demanding the full authorization and funding of federal programs to repair and modernize critical water infrastructure nationwide, i  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Virginia Delegation Send Letter Urging Vance to Prioritize Detention of Virginia Constituent in Azerbaijan * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) joined his Virgina Delegation Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to Vice President JD Vance ahead of his trip to Azerbaijan earlier this month. In the letter, the members urged Vice President Vance to raise concerns abou  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Medicare Advantage and Medicare-Medicaid eligible patients less likely to use highly rated stroke rehabilitation, new study finds Post-acute care is crucial to patient recovery and health, and insurance coverage can influence access. By Olivia Trani Stroke patients with Medicare Advantage health insurance plans are less likely to be discharged to highly rated post-acute care than those   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- The Virginia Department of Health issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Virginia Department of Health and Office of Vital Records Release Top Baby Names for 2025, Other Interesting Virginia Birth Data For many parents, choosing a name for their child is a joyful yet significant decision. Last year, a few names dominated the charts in Virginia. From timeless classics to trendy picks and cultural gems, these names captured the hearts of familie  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * New agroclimate app delivers real-time climate and crop insights Developed by researchers in Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the free web-based tool helps growers use satellite and weather data to optimize irrigation, fertilization, and harvest decisions. By Suzanne M. Pruitt For years, farmers have had to rely on nothing more than experience and a watchful eye on the sky to make weath  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Experts analyze the second State of the Union speech of Trump's second term President Donald Trump has appeared before Congress to deliver the second State of the Union address of his second term in office. Political scientist Karen Hult and political communications expert Cayce Myers offered their analysis of the content and context of the president's speech. Karen Hult on the president's delivery and tactics "  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Keto diet could unlock the effects of exercise for people with high blood sugar A new study by exercise medicine scientist Sarah Lessard found that feeding mice with hyperglycemia a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet lowered their blood sugar and improved their bodies' response to exercise. By Matt Chittum To be healthy, conventional wisdom tells us to exercise and limit fatty foods. Exercise helps us los  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Researchers refine understanding of the body's response to energy demands from exercise The study, led by exercise medicine scientist Zhen Yan, identified an important cell signaling mechanism that could be a target for treating diabetes. By Matt Chittum Researchers have investigated the role of a certain enzyme in regulating energy in muscle and exercise performance for decades, but a new study by Virg  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Vibrant Virginia grant builds lasting partnerships to address opioid crisis By Julia Kell A backpack might not seem like much. But for people at risk of opioid overdose, it can be life-changing. Designed by Hokies studying industrial design and packed with essentials -- a blanket, a notebook, and the overdose-reversal medication Naloxone -- these backpacks have reached thousands across the Roanoke Valley. What   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Accepting Congressionally Directed Spending Requests for Fiscal Year 2027 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced that they are currently accepting congressionally directed spending (CDS) requests for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27). Since 2021, the senators have secured over $650 million in CDS for projects that upgrade infrastructure, expan  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Accepting Congressionally Directed Spending Requests for Fiscal Year 2027 * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced that they are currently accepting congressionally directed spending (CDS) requests for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27). Since 2021, the senators have secured over $650 million in CDS for projects that upgrade infrastructure, expand affor  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Announce Federal Funding to Improve Buses Across Virginia * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators 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 Depart  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Introduce Legislation to Require Refunds of Trump's Illegal Tariffs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators 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  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Himes Demand Answers from DNI on Delayed Whistleblower Complaint & Withheld Intelligence Report * WASHINGTON -U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and U.S. Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, sent a letter to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard raising serious conc  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 25 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Winston Salem State Surges Past Bluefield State 71-49 Behind Waleed's Commanding Performance * BALTIMORE, MD - February 25, 2026 -Winston-Salem State (24-3) opened its CIAA Tournament run with a dominant 71-49 victory over Bluefield State (15-12) at CFG Bank Arena, riding a physical interior presence, a relentless second-half push, and a standout performa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Releases Statement Following State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released a statement following President Donald Trump's State of the Union address: "Tonight's address comes at a pivotal moment for our nation. Families across Virginia's First District and around the country continue to feel the strain of rising healthcare costs, hous  more