WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * 25,000 Virginians Lose Health Care Because of Jen Kiggans * VA Insurance Marketplace: "It's just the beginning, we're afraid" Earlier this year, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans delivered a devastating blow to Virginians by voting to gut health care and failing to extend the ACA tax credits. As premiums skyrocket, Kiggans' cruelty is forcing Virginians to lose their coverage altoget  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * 25,000 Virginians Lose Health Care Because of John McGuire * VA Insurance Marketplace: "It's just the beginning, we're afraid" Earlier this year, Congressman John McGuire delivered a devastating blow to Virginians by voting to gut health care and failing to extend the ACA tax credits. As premiums skyrocket, McGuire's cruelty is causing some Virginians to abandon their coverag  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * 25,000 Virginians Lose Health Care Because of Rob Wittman * VA Insurance Marketplace: "It's just the beginning, we're afraid" Congressman Rob Wittman delivered a devastating blow to Virginians by voting to gut health care and failing to extend the ACA tax credits. As premiums skyrocket, Wittman's cruelty is forcing Virginians to lose their coverage altogether: This is only   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 52 Penn Staters selected for National Conference on Undergraduate Research * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Fifty-two Penn State students were accepted to present at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) this spring, joining roughly 4,000 undergraduate researchers from across the country at one of the largest multidisciplinary academic gatherings of its kind in the United States  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * ACLJ Files U.N. Report Challenging Pakistan's Death Penalty for Blasphemy By Shaheryar Gill As part of our ongoing advocacy at the United Nations, we recently submitted a report to the U.N. Special Rapporteur on Summary, Extrajudicial or Arbitrary Executions in response to a formal call for input. The Special Rapporteur requested information regarding the death penalty, particularly as it relates   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * ACLJ Secures Justice for Slain Christian Father in Pakistan and His Family By Shaheryar Gill Last December during my visit to Pakistan, I met an elderly woman whose son had been tragically murdered by a Muslim neighbor. She looked at me and said, "I want justice for my son." Then she put her hand on my head and blessed me (a customary way for an elder to bless a younger person). We are glad to in  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Feb. 26 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown co-leads amicus brief defending birthright citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court * Attorney General Nick Brown is co-leading a multistate amicus brief filed today defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constitution and overturn federal law. On his first day in office in 2025, President   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 26 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Defends Birthright Citizenship At U.S. Supreme Court * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the city of San Francisco in filing an amicus brief defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constitution and  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 27 -- The American Institute of Steel Construction issued the following news release: * * * AISC, RCSC Release Design Guide on Structural Joints Using Stainless Steel Bolts There's a new must-have resource for anyone designing connections with stainless steel bolts: Design Guide 41, Structural Joints Using Stainless Steel Bolts, from the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the Research Council on Structural Connections (RCSC). Design Guide 41 contains   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy issued the following letter: * * * AMCP Comment Letter on Global Benchmark for Efficient Drug Pricing (GLOBE) Model to HHS AMCP appreciates CMS's efforts to explore alternative payment approaches to address rising Medicare Part B drug spending and recognizes the importance of testing innovative models through CMMI. At the same time, effective model testing requires designs that are operationally feasible, analytically sound  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * 17 Years Old - Arrested for Sharing the Gospel in Pakistan By Shaheryar Gill As we continue fighting for our clients Shahzad Masih, the Ayub brothers, and Ahsan Masih -- all facing death sentences because of false blasphemy allegations - our affiliate in Pakistan, the Organization for Legal Aid (OLA), has now been asked to take on yet another troubling case. This time, it involves a 19-year-old C  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity-Michigan Blasts Governor Whitmer's 2026 State of the State Address * LANSING, MI - Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) condemned Governor Whitmer's 2026 State of the State address, during which she set the stage for another drawn-out budget battle while ignoring the struggles of families across Michigan, who continue to grapple with rising  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Defends Birthright Citizenship Multistate Coalition Warns of Devastating Impacts to Children Nationwide * Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a multistate coalition today defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constitution and overturn federal law. "The Fourteenth   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- The Arlington Public Schools issued the following news on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Superintendent Presents FY 2027 Proposed Budget: Investing in High Quality Staff and Retaining Student Support Proposed budget totals $855.69 million, with compensation funded first and reductions focused on efficiencies * APS Superintendent Dr. Francisco Duran presented his Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget to the School Board. The proposed budget totals $855.69 million, a 1.3% inc  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * As her VCU roots deepen, so does her fundraising for pediatric care Payton Hardinge went from student to staff in 2011, and her work at Children's Hospital Foundation is funding advances in muscular dystrophy research, family support and other areas. By Joan Tupponce Payton Hardinge jokes that she came to Virginia Commonwealth University only for college but never left. "I am a VCU lifer," she   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 26 (TNSrpt) -- The American School Counselor Association issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * ASCA Releases 2025 State of the Profession Report The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) has released the 2025 State of the Profession report, a comprehensive national study examining the current realities, challenges and strengths of school counseling programs across the United States. The report reflects data from more than 6,200 practicing   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Backs New Legislation to Fight Freight Fraud * Feb 26, 2026 Washington - Today, the American Trucking Associations applauded Senator Todd Young (R-IN) for introducing legislation to reduce freight fraud and theft, strengthen regulatory oversight, prevent unlawful operations, and enhance enforcement across the commercial motor carrier industry. The Sec  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Welcomes Proposed Rule to Protect Independent Truckers * Today, the American Trucking Associations commended the Trump Administration for proposing an independent contractor rule that rescinds a destructive, Biden-era classification standard. ATA has long pushed for this proposed rule to protect over 350,000 independent truckers. This regulatory move woul  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Continues Fight to Defend Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court * Alongside multistate coalition, warns of devastating impacts to children nationwide OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today continued his defense of birthright citizenship by co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Trump v. Barbara at  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Reject Unprecedented Attack on Birthright Citizenship * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 23 other attorneys general and the City and County of San Francisco in urging the United States Supreme Court to reaffirm that birthright citizenship is a constitutional guarantee that a president can  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONTINUES TO DEFEND BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP AT U.S. SUPREME COURT * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed an amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court in defense of birthright citizenship. Raoul and a multistate coalition filed the brief in support of a legal challenge to President Trump's unlawful effort to rewrite the Constitution and overturn federal  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Files Brief Defending Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court * Multistate Coalition Warns of Devastating Impacts to Children Nationwide (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong joined a multistate coalition today defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constit  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * AUKUS Submarine Maintenance Period Demonstrates Forward Sustainment in Australia * HMAS STIRLING, Western Australia -Last November, on the edge of the Indian Ocean, just beyond mainland Australia and across the Garden Island Causeway to HMAS Stirling, a U.S. Virginia-class submarine quietly completed the first submarine maintenance period without the support of a U.S. submarine tender-a specialized vessel that provid  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * AUSA Webinar Focuses on Army Cyber Priorities * Two of the Army's top cyber officials will speak March 12 during an Association of the U.S. Army webinar titled "AI at the Core: Advancing Army Cyber Priorities." The webinar, part of AUSA's Noon Report series, will feature Brandon Pugh, principal cyber adviser for the Department of the Army, and Lt. Gen. Jeth Rey, de  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Slams Democrats for Ignoring Working Families * "What Americans saw last night was quite simple. Republicans stood with them. Democrats didn't. They didn't stand for much. Republicans cheered for lower taxes, for safe communities, and safer elections - secure elections, elections people have faith in." WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today del  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer, Mullin, and Schiff Introduce Legislation to Incentivize Standardized Emissions Disclosures, Champion Greater Transparency for Environmental Footprint * U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA) and Kevin Mullin (D-CA) introduced the Standardized Calculation of Operational Polluting Emissions (SCOPE) Act to direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish voluntary guidance for companie  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- Virginia Job Openings and Labor Turnover December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Feb. 26, 2026 * * * Virginia had 210,000 job openings in December 2025, compared to 205,000 openings in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that the job openings rate in Virginia was 4.7 percent in December and 4.6  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Alumnus Helping Business Leaders Thrive * In a world where leaders often chase results over relationships, true mentorship has become something of a lost art. Yet, behind every thriving organization lies someone who can see beyond profit margins-someone who builds people as much as systems. For Christendom alumnus Greg Polley '00, that mission has become the heart of his life's work. Polley's  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 26 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Claflin Controls Virginia State 56-42 to Advance to CIAA Semifinals * BALTIMORE, MD -February 26, 2026 -Claflin (17-8, 12-5 CIAA) put together one of its most complete defensive performances of the season on Thursday afternoon, shutting down Virginia State (17-8, 11-5 CIAA) in a decisive 56-42 victory in the CIAA Women's Basketball Tournament quarterfinal  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Feb. 26 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Commerce Issues Preliminary Scope And Antidumping Determinations In Indonesian Plywood Investigation * The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determined that lauan is in scope and set a preliminary antidumping duty rate of38.30%; this will stack on the preliminary countervailing duty of 43.18% set in January, for a total of 81.48%. Preliminary Scope Determination   more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 25 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Court-Ordered Emergency Actions Put Pacific Northwest on Course to Protect Imperiled Columbia Basin Salmon, Steelhead * PORTLAND, Ore. -Court-ordered emergency measures to the operations of the Columbia Basin hydropower system not only will help protect imperiled salmon and steelhead, but also underscore the need for longer-term measures to recover the species. T  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines, Warner, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Increase Economic Prosperity, Strengthen CDFI Fund * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) today introduced the bipartisan "Access to Fair Financing for Opportunity and Resilient Development (AFFORD) Act." The AFFORD Act will provide added transparency over CDFI Fund operations and strengthen its role in improving  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * DMV Senators Introduce Legislation To Support Chesapeake Bay Restoration * U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Mark R. Warner (D-Va.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) introduced the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act to reauthorize the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Chesapeake Bay Office (CB  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * DMV Senators Introduce Legislation to Support Chesapeake Bay Restoration * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) introduced the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act to reauthorize the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Chesapeake Bay O  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * DMV Senators Introduce Legislation to Support Chesapeake Bay Restoration * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) introduced the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act to reauthorize the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Chesapeake Bay Office (  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Explore the History of Children's Literature in New Collection Close-Up Book * From Puritan primers to Percy Jackson, "Tell Me a Story: Fantastic Children's Books from the Library of Congress" explores the Library's extensive children's literature collections, turning up gems from the colonial era to the present. This newest book in the Library's Collection Close-Up series publishes Feb. 25. "Tell Me a Story" r  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Faced with Inaction by Mayor Bass, PETA Turns to Governor Newsom to Crack Down on Rampant Animal Neglect, Abuse on Los Angeles's Skid Row With reports surging of cats and dogs being abused, neglected, illegally bred, sold, and even overdosing on drugs and killed on Skid Row, PETA has gone over Mayor Karen Bass' head and today sent Governor Gavin Newsom a letter--along with a dist  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason delivers first commercialization under Virginia's Lab-to-Launch initiative * George Mason University has become Virginia's first R1 research institution to commercialize a product under the state's new Lab-to-Launch initiative, marking an early milestone in the commonwealth's push to accelerate university research into the market. In January, the George Mason Research Foundation entered into  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces $10.5 Million Investment in Portsmouth from Radian Forge Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that Radian Forge -a Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing startup -plans to invest $10.5 million to increase manufacturing operations in Portsmouth, creating 53 new jobs in the Commonwealth. Radian Forge specializes in the production of large-scale precision-gra  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 26 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Grand Staircase-Escalante Resolution Threatens Public Lands, Indigenous Self-Determination * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Removing protections for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument through the Congressional Review Act sets a dangerous precedent for our country's national monuments. The resolution, introduced by the Utah republican delegation, would overturn the m  more

HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, Feb. 26 -- The South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * GSSM President Danny Dorsel Named to B2B: Pee Dee Business 50 Most Influential List Danny Dorsel, president of the South Carolina Governor's School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM), has been named to B2B: Pee Dee Business magazine's 50 Most Influential People for 2026. The inaugural list recognizes leaders across the Pee Dee region   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: DoD Must Finish Long-Overdue Background Check IT System to Protect National Security and Taxpayer Funds Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing on "An Update on DoD's Struggling Background Check System." During the hearing, members reviewed the progress made over the last 18   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Hilton to Introduce Iconic Luxury Brand Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts to Goa 148 room beachfront retreat set to open in South Goa, marking Hilton's luxury debut in the state * GOA, India - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of Waldorf Astoria Goa, marking the debut of one of the world's most iconic luxury brands to India's storied western shoreline. The new hotel w  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Honors College student leads with purpose, passion, and a global vision * Honors College student Marisa Parikh embodies the drive, curiosity, and global mindset that define George Mason University students. She serves as president of Be the Change, a student-led organization dedicated to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals on campus. Under her leadership, the group focuses on raising  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Jeremiah Woods '27 to Lead Virginia NAACP Youth and College PAC, Expanding Voter Engagement * Hampton, VA (February 26, 2026) - Hampton University student Jeremiah Woods '27, has been appointed Chairman of the Virginia State Conference Youth and College Political Action Committee for the NAACP. In this role, Woods will spearhead voter engagement efforts across collegiate chapters throughout Virginia, mobilizing  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans, Magaziner Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Preserve America's Historic Battlefields * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and Rep. Seth Magaziner (RI-02) introduced the American Battlefield Protection Program Amendment Act of 2026 to extend and increase federal resourcing for the American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) through 2035. This legislation will continue the important work  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Mars Impact Fund launches in India with Humane World for Animals as part of global grant to advance science-led dog population management Program to roll out across India, including cities of Lucknow, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Uttarakhand State, including India's first National ABC Training Center in Lucknow * New Delhi, India --  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Mars launches Mars Impact Fund and approves $3 million grant to Save the Children Grant expands the 14-year partnership with Save the Children to support the expansion of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) and community resilience projects in cocoa-growing communities in Indonesia * Makassar, Indonesia - Mars, Incorpor  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Mars launches Mars Impact Fund and approves grant to Humane World for Animals Grant extends multi-year partnership with Humane World for Animals to expand access to high-quality veterinary care * Mars, Incorporated, a global leader in snacking, pet care, and food, today announced the launch of the Mars Impact Fund, a new enterpr  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Marshall Leadership and Awards Seminar Returns to VMI After a hiatus, Virginia Military Institute welcomed the return of the George C. Marshall Leadership and Awards Seminar Feb. 23-24. Each year since 1978, the U.S. Army Cadet Command recognizes and awards the top-tiered cadets at senior ROTC programs and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, by sending them to the seminar, originally held at VMI,  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Defends Birthright Citizenship at Supreme Court of the United States Multistate Coalition Warns of Devastating Impacts to Children Nationwide * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition today defending birthright citizenship at the Supreme Court of the United States, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * MEMO: The Elephant in the Chamber: Trump Took a Victory Lap While Americans Pay the Price for His Failed Agenda * TO: Interested Parties FROM: Reproductive Freedom for All RE: DATE: February 26, 2026 If you had the misfortune of watching Trump's nearly two-hour rambling, unhinged State of the Union on Tuesday night-the longest in  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Newsweek: UVA Health University Medical Center No. 1 Hospital in Virginia * UVA Health University Medical Center is ranked the No. 1 hospital in Virginia and No. 52 nationally in Newsweek's "World's Best Hospitals 2026" list released Wednesday. "Reliable, transparent data can be invaluable when navigating health care decisions," wrote Alexis Kayser, Newsweek's healthcare editor, in   more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 23 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * HBCU Legacy Bowl Week standouts: Seven 2026 NFL Draft prospects who impressed Charles Davis, NFL Media Analyst With each year, the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl gets bigger and better. Saturday's game at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans was the most impressive one in the five years since its inception. The 100-plus 2026 NFL Draft prospects in attendance competed all week long and the coaching staffs did outstandi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Northeast Aquaculture Conference Celebrates Innovation, Growth, and Community Nearly 700 aquaculture business owners, growers, scientists, managers, and students gathered in Portland, Maine to chart the future of sustainable seafood in the Northeast. * The snow and cold temperatures in Portland, Maine, were no match for the energy of nearly 700 people who g  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: * * * Nuclear enterprise supported in agency's newest cross-service collaboration * FORT BELVOIR, Va. - A new forum with the military services and combatant commands addressed shared nuclear enterprise sustainment challenges during the first Nuclear Enterprise Integration Day at Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters Feb. 19. Maintaining a resilient nuclear triad across land, sea an  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 25 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Poverty vs. Wealth: New Study Shows Biggest Buyers and Sellers of Illicit Kidneys * An international team of researchers from George Mason University, Harvard University, and the University of Tokyo have used artificial intelligence to map the global underground market for illegal kidney transplants, finding that the United States consistently ranks among the world's largest illicit importers. The study,  more

RADFORD, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford College of Nursing negotiates agreement with Virginia Tech * High-achieving students at Virginia Tech now have a clearer and faster path to becoming Highlander nurses through a newly signed agreement. All graduating seniors who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and who have completed the necessary prerequisites are guaranteed spring semester admission to Radford University for the prelicensure Bachelo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Scott on DOL's Radical Independent Contractor Rule that Robs Workers of Overtime Pay and Fair Wages Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule (https://www.fede  more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Feb. 27 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Regional Planning Framework Advances Investment in Virginia's Working Waterfront * VHB completed a regional planning initiative to help rural coastal communities across Virginia's Middle Peninsula prioritize investment in publicly-owned working waterfronts that s  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement on VA Rescinding Rules on Disability Ratings * WASHINGTON, DC -U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement r egarding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) planned rescission of its recently published Interim Final Rule (IFR), which changed how veteran disability ratings would be evaluated: "This is welcome news. The VA reversed  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Roanoke College reports that consumer sentiment in Virginia improved in February 2026, driven by a surge in expectations and a labor market that continues to outperform U.S. benchmarks. The Virginia Index of Consumer Sentiment recorded gains across all components, with the Index of Consumer Expectations rising to 69.3. Alice Kassens, senior analyst for the Institute for Policy and Opinion Research and dean of Roanoke College's School of Business, Economics, and Analytics,  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Rooted in Resilience, Echoes of Excellence: FCPS Second Annual Black History Month Celebration * The spirit of heritage and the promise of the future filled the air at Carter G. Woodson High School as Fairfax County Public Schools held its second annual Black History Month Celebration with the theme "Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence." This year's event was especially significant as it   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 26 [Category: BizConsulting] -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release: * * * RSM Appoints James Alex to Lead Government Affairs, Bringing Policy Expertise to the Evolving Middle Market * CHICAGO - (Feb 26, 2026) - RSM US LLP ("RSM") - the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services for the middle market - today announced that James Alex has been appointed U.S. Public Policy and Government Affairs Lead  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * Rumored Trump Order on Elections Will Be Challenged * In response to the Washington Post's reporting on a likely new presidential executive order on elections, Common Cause and its more than 1 million members are preemptively announcing they will challenge any order that reduces voting rights. "Presidents don't set election law, not now, and not ever," said Virginia Kase Solomon, Common Cause  more

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 27 -- Samsung, a manufacturer of mobile devices and wearable tech to intelligent home appliances, issued the following news: * * * Samsung TV Plus Becomes Exclusive FAST Home For Live MotoAmerica Races For The Entire 2026-2027 Seasons In Partnership With V10 Entertainment The DAYTONA 200 Kicks Off March 6th On Samsung TV Network (STN), The Service's Flagship Channel, Accelerating Access To Premium Motorsports * Samsung TV Plus, which recently surpassed 100 million m  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * SciTech Townhomes offer space and affordability, while staying connected to it all * As the anchor for Northern Virginia's first Innovation District, George Mason University's Science and Technology Campus is going through a major growth spurt. The campus is powering new developments in high-tech industry sectors like life sciences, aerospace, and defense. A new, walkable Innovation Town Center is under co  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Feb. 25 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara RMH Medical Center recognized among nation's best heart hospitals * Sentara RMH Medical Center has been nationally recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals. Sentara RMH was one of only two Virginia hospitals to earn the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals distinction for 2026 and was ranked #4 in the Top community hospitals category. The list was bas  more

TYSONS, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release: * * * TEGNA Announces Quarterly Dividend TEGNA Inc.'s (NYSE: TGNA) Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 12.5 cents per share, payable on April 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 10, 2026. * * * About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trust  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- TheDream.US, a college and career success program for immigrant youth, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Gaby Pacheco Issues New "State of the Dreamers" Address In a new video released today, TheDream.US President & CEO Gaby Pacheco issues a "State of the Dreamers" address, noting that 25 years after the Dream Act was first introduced, Dreamers' prospects "of studying and succeeding and fully contributing to this nation - is becoming har  more

ADELPHI, Maryland, Feb. 26 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * UMGC grads are making an impact on Maryland's economy, and beyond * Heather Teed '97: Systems thinking meets strategic consulting Heather Teed earned a Master of Science in Management of Technology from UMGC in 1997. Today she leads EOP Consulting, a 100 percent woman-owned small business with offices in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and McLean, Virginia. EOP helps clients compete and win i  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Undergrads expand the chemical toolbox for cancer drugs * Thanks to modern therapies, a cancer diagnosis is no longer an automatic death sentence. But many patients still suffer from unwanted side effects and limited efficacy. In a recent Bioconjugate Chemistry publication, William & Mary researchers designed an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) with the potential to improve the potency and decrease the cost of   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * UVA Today: Public Opinion Is the Strongest Political Force, Pelosi Tells UVA Audience * Charlottesville, Va. - On Wednesday, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi discussed the enduring power of public opinion and the "goodness of the American people" during forums at the University of Virginia, arguing that civic engagement remains the strongest safeguard of American democracy. Hosted in the historic Rot  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Defends Birthright Citizenship at U.S. Supreme Court Multistate Coalition Warns of Devastating Impacts to Children and Families Nationwide * Delivering on another day one priority, Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a multistate coalition defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illega  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Alum rises to the challenge of helping vulnerable populations around the globe Sarah J. Hanson, M.D., a VCU School of Medicine grad, has spent her career working to improve health outcomes for all mothers. By Amanda Kowaleski For Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine alum Sarah J. "Sally" Hanson, M.D., obstetrics and gynecology is "the best job in the hospital." It doesn't matter w  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Radiation sciences student offers a clearer image of risk for diabetes patients with CGMs Recent graduate Brittany Gundersen examined a common scenario: wearing a continuous glucose monitor during X-rays, CTs and MRIs. By John Battiston A casual comment from a patient before an X-ray led Brittany Gundersen to dive into an intriguing issue in radiologic science. Millions of Americans manage thei  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 26 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Virginia State Pushes Past Lincoln 76-60 Behind Cooper's All-Around Brilliance to Move On in CIAA Tournament * BALTIMORE, MD -February 25, 2026 -Virginia State (20-9) delivered a complete, composed performance in its CIAA Tournament opener, defeating Lincoln (PA) (10-20) by a 76-60 margin at CFG Bank Arena. Guided by Food Lion Player of the Game Jacob Coo  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 27 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Leaping puddles create new rules for water physics By Alex Parrish Water droplets have a unique ability: They can leap from a surface on their own. This can happen for a variety of reasons, such as when a surface repels water or when heat is involved, such as a water or oil droplet skittering across a hot pan. It also happens at a very small scale. Up to this point, researchers have observed droplets  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Policy research program builds pathways from research to actionable solutions Through collaboration and mentorship, the +Policy Network's programs prepare researchers at every level to expand their policy knowledge and turn research into evidence-based policy solutions. By Becca Halm Le Wang believes internet access could be a key component to health and economic outcomes in rural America. Wang and Huaiyang Zh  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 27 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Trees cover rock, eventually Virginia Tech scientists study how vegetation helps create soil on bare rock outcrops. By Lon Wagner In the forests of the southeastern United States, dense tree cover dominates most landscapes. That's why the Appalachian Trail is sometimes nicknamed "The Green Tunnel." But avid hikers know that often in the Southeast, they'll emerge from the green tunnel. "When you walk   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 26 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, posted the following news release: * * * Virginia's move to rejoin RGGI signals a commitment to affordable energy solutions * Ceres joins leading businesses in Virginia to commend Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger and the Virginia General Assembly for affirming a commi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Applauds Committee Passage of Bipartisan Health Care Cybersecurity Legislation * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today applauded the passage of the Health Care Cybersecurity and Resilience Act out of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee. The legislation, introduced by Sen. Warner along with Committee chair Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and a bipar  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Daines, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Increase Economic Prosperity, Strengthen CDFI Fund * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Steve Daines (R-MT) today introduced the bipartisan "Access to Fair Financing for Opportunity and Resilient Development (AFFORD) Act." The AFFORD Act will provide added transparency over CDFI Fund operations and strengthen its role in improving capital a  more

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 26 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Weiser defends birthright citizenship in Supreme Court brief * Feb. 26, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a multistate coalition today on a brief defending birthright citizenship at the U.S. Supreme Court, standing up to President Trump's illegal effort to rewrite the Constitution and overturn federal law. On his first day in office in 2025, President Trump issued a  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Feb. 26 -- Yale University issued the following Q&A on Feb. 25, 2026, by Ted O'Callahan with Edward A. Snyder, professor of economics and management: * * * How an Antitrust Lawsuit from Michael Jordan Reshaped NASCAR A lawsuit charging NASCAR with anticompetitive practices led to a settlement that changed the structure of stock car racing. Yale SOM's Ted Snyder, an economist and antitrust expert, describes his experience testifying in the case brought by team owners,   more