WASHINGTON, March 5 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * "Fire Kristi Noem" Campaign Leads to Noem's Removal * Washington, D.C. - Common Cause celebrates a major victory for public safety and government accountability following the removal of Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security. The move comes after Common Cause led a national, people-powered campaign to oust Noem following a tenure marked by lawless actions, corruption, and fatal law enfor  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 5 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * 48 UK undergrads to present at national research conference * Forty-eight University of Kentucky students will present their research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) on April 13-15 in Richmond, Virginia. NCUR is one of the largest events in the United States for undergraduate students to share their academic work with peers, faculty and professionals. Students from vari  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-GA Celebrates House Committee Passage of Judicial Deference Bill HB 1247 * Mar 5, 2026 by AFP ATLANTA, GA - Americans for Prosperity-Georgia applauds the Georgia House for passing the judicial deference bill HB 1247, sponsored by Rep. Matt Reeves, last night. The 2024 U.S. Supreme Court decision Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo ended the Chevron doctrine at the  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MO Praises Lawmakers for Passing Missouri REINS Act in the House * Americans for Prosperity Missouri (AFP-MO) praises Speaker Patterson, Speaker Designee Alex Riley, bill sponsors Ben Keathley and Cathy Jo Loy, and the more than 50 cosponsors who helped pass HB2559, the Missouri REINS Act, by a vote of 103-44.  The REINS Act will transfer final decision-making aut  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Montana Endorses Caleb Hinkle for SD34 * Mar 5, 2026 by AFP HELENA, MT - Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP-MT) today endorsed Rep. Caleb Hinkle in his bid to represent Senate District 34. Rep. Caleb Hinkle has shown a commitment to reversing the growth of government and advancing policies rooted in freedom, responsibility, and limited government. He is a policy  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-UT Thanks Rep. Burgess Owens for Outstanding Service to Utah in Congress * Mar 5, 2026 by AFP SALT LAKE CITY, UT - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) thanked U.S. Representative Burgess Owens for his exemplary leadership in Congress and service to Utah following his announcement that he will retire at the end of his current term. AFP-UT State Director   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 5 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Latest Round Of Illegal Tariffs * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 24 states in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump's most recent efforts to increa  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 5 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit (PDF) to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case, as Attorney General Nessel explains in a video, challenges President Trum  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 5 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release: * * * AG Yost Sues Storm-Chasing Contractor for Consumer Refunds Totaling $188K * (CLEVELAND, Ohio) -Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing a storm-chasing contractor accused of ghosting homeowners after accepting over $188,000 in customer payments for new roofs and siding replacements. "These so-called 'businesses' aren't here to help," Yost said. "They're here to make a quick buck - and certai  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 5 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Early Voting, Governor Spanberger Releases Statement on Virginia's Redistricting Amendment * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement ahead of the start of early voting in the referendum on Virginia's redistricting amendment. "As early voting begins tomorrow on Virginia's redistricting amendment, voters should know that Virginia's app  more

RESTON, Virginia, March 5 -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics posted the following news release: * * * AIAA Bids to Bring the World's Premier Space Event to the United States in 2029 Houston aims to welcome thousands of global space leaders as humanity returns to the Moon * Houston - The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has submitted a bid to host the 80th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2029) in Houston, Texas, 1-5 October 2029. The   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 6 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * The Alliance and the Research Institute for Home Care Release 2025 Home Health Chartbook The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) and the Research Institute for Home Care (the Institute) are excited to announce the release of the 2025 Home Health Chartbook. Published annually by the Institute and co-sponsored by the Alliance, this publication provides  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity and Partners Launches Multi-Million Dollar Nationwide Affordability Campaign * Pro-Growth Agenda Gives Congress Roadmap to Lower Prices Across Energy, Groceries, Health Care, and Housing While Reining In Uncontrolled Spending Arlington, VA - Today, Americans for Prosperity, the LIBRE Initiative, and Concerned Veterans for America launched a sign  more

NEWARK, Delaware, March 5 -- The American Philosophical Association issued the following news: * * * APA Committee Appointments for 2026 Announced The APA board of officers is pleased to announce the committee appointments for terms starting July 1, 2026. Committee members serve three-year terms ending June 30, 2029, unless otherwise noted. Associate chairs serve a one-year term, followed by a three-year term as chair of the committee. Congratulations to the appointees and thanks to all who w  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 6 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs Co-Leads Lawsuit Filed to Block Illegal Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on American Consumers and Businesses * Attorney General Kris Mayes today co-led a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on Amer  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 5 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Builds Agile, More Responsive HR Enterprise * The Army human resources enterprise is overhauling many of its processes by leaning into technology in step with the service's continuous transformation initiatives, a senior officer said. With a goal of transforming into a more agile, flexible and data-driven enterprise, Army human resources will focus on talent m  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 5 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Premieres Second Installment of Trucking Documentary Series * Washington - Today, Nothing Without Trucking, in association with ACT 1, released the latest episode of the documentary series DRIVEN that shines a spotlight on trucking professionals who keep our nation rolling through good times and bad. The latest episode titled "Jackpot Justice" exposes an  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 5 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest effort to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. President Trump's effort to increase tariffs worldwide without congres  more

SALEM, Oregon, March 5 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Dan Rayfield Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * Oregon Leads Case to Block Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on American Consumers and Businesses Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a coalition of 23 other states in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. Th  more

ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Lawsuit to Stop Trump Administration's Latest Illegal Tariffs * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 21 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania in suing to stop the latest attempt by the Trump administration to impose sweeping tariffs that result in increased taxes on states, businesses  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 5 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Illegal Tariffs * RALEIGH - Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson is suing to block the federal government's latest unlawful tariffs on American consumers and businesses without congressional approval. The tariffs could cost each North Carolina household an estimated $800 to $1,300 this year. "North Carolinians have already paid   more

DENVER, Colorado, March 5 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration to stop latest round of illegal tariffs and price increases * March 5, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump's most re  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 5 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP LATEST ROUND OF ILLEGAL TARIFFS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, today filed a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American businesses and consumers. The case challenges President Tru  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 5 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * Joins Lawsuit Filed by 24 States to Block Illegal Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on American Consumers and Businesses (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and two governors in announcing a lawsuit to block President Trump's   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Virginia Second Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - March 4, 2026 * * * From March 2025 to June 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Virginia were 197,863, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 196,049, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. R  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Virginia 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - March 5, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 5.4 percent of wage and salary workers in Virginia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 204,000. Nationwi  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 4 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * BOV elects new leaders, approves academic program changes; hears campaign, research and admissions updates; approves room and board increase * The George Mason University Board of Visitors welcomed 12 new members and elected new board leadership at its Feb. 26 meeting in Merten Hall on the Fairfax Campus. The new rector is Michael J. Meese, formerly the vice rector. The new vice rector is Sumeet Shrivast  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Sues Trump Over His Unlawful Use of Tariffs -- Again * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom today, along with a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the states of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, announced a new lawsuit challenging President Trump's imposition of global tariffs using Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The lawsuit, to b  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 6 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release: * * * CFA Institute will change its deferral policies beginning with the 2027 exam administrations Beginning with the February 2027 exam cycles, CFA Institute will eliminate the paid deferral option for CFA Program candidates. Candidates who choose not to sit for their scheduled exam will forfeit their registration fees and must re-register at the available r  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, March 5 (TNSrpt) -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * China's $24B in port financing encircles the globe, reaching 90 countries * Competition between China and the United States over two ports in Panama is just one recent example of how strategically-located harbors are becoming flashpoints in great power competition. A new report and dataset released today by AidData, a research lab at William & Mary, speak to this timely issue by capturing in unpre  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, March 5 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Committee Advances Farm Bill with Key Conservation Provisions, Improvements Needed * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House Committee on Agriculture took an important step toward passing a five-year Farm Bill by passing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 out of committee. The committee adopted key provisions to enhance wildlife corridors, but lawmakers   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Committee Republicans REJECTED Every Attempt to Make Child Care More Affordable for Working Families Today, Committee Republicans forced through eight bills that do nothing to bring down the cost of child care, increase the supply of child care, or improve working conditions for child care providers. Instead, these bi  more

RESTON, Virginia, March 5 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, posted the following news release: * * * Comscore and Yahoo DSP Partner to Advance CTV Political Advertising with Proximic Political Audiences * New solution bridges linear and streaming campaign strategies for smarter voter engagement in the 2026 election cycle RESTON, VA and NEW YORK - March 5, 2026 - Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR), a global leader in measu  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Wittman Releases Statement on Voting to Fund the Department of Homeland Security Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 7744, the Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026, legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and end the ongoing shutdown. "Keeping the Department of Homeland Security shut dow  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 6 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following statement on March 5, 2026: * * * CTA CEO: Bright Future for ENERGY STAR Program as it Moves to DOE The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R): "As American households face rising energy costs, Americans want to know the efficiency of the technology that powers their daily lives. For more than 30 years, American consumers and b  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Chair Statement on Virginia Supreme Court Allowing Virginians to Vote on Fair Maps * Today, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement after the Virginia Supreme Court allowed the redistricting referendum to move forward and confirmed that Virginians - not politicians - can vote to ensure a free and fair congressional map ahead of the 2026 elections: "Today's   more

DOVER, Delaware, March 6 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * AG Jennings sues Trump Administration to stop latest round of illegal tariffs Attorney General Kathy Jennings today joined a coalition of attorneys general and governors in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump's most recent efforts to increase tari  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Democratic Health Leaders to President Trump: Hand Over Your Secret Deals with Pharmaceutical Companies House and Senate Democratic Health Committee leaders wrote to President Trump today requesting copies of the most-favored-nation agreements struck with pharmaceutical companies, which have been kept hidden from Cong  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Coleman Nee, national commander of the Disabled American Veterans, from a Feb. 24, 2026, joint hearing with the Senate Veterans' Committee entitled "Legislative Presentation of Disabled American Veterans and Multi VSOs: Military Officers Association of America, Blue Star Families, Vietnam Veterans of America, National Congress of American Indians, Service Women's Action Network, Gold Star Wives of Am  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Backs President Trump's Actions to Protect Americans Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran who served in the Global War on Terror, stood firmly with President Trump to ensure neither Iran nor its proxies can claim another American life. Instead of targeting the president, Ernst urged her colleagues to have the backs of our men and women in uniform and called   more

HERNDON, Virginia, March 5 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Go RVing Launches 2026 Influencer Program To Expand RV Travel's Reach * Go RVing is expanding its marketing reach in 2026 with the launch of a new influencer program featuring more than two dozen creators across outdoor adventure, family travel, and the fast-growing 50+ "golden explorers" market. The initiative is designed to introduce RV travel to new audiences by meeting   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 5 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces More Than $18 Million Investment in Henry County from Fukoku Korea * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that Fukoku Korea plans to invest $18.9 million to establish a new manufacturing plant in Henry County, which will create 60 new jobs in Virginia. Operating out of the Patriot Centre Industrial Park, the South Korea-based company   more

LANSING, Michigan, March 4 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions * LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the following boards and commissions: Central Michigan University Board of Trustees; Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents; Ferris State University Board of Trustees; Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees; Michigan Technological Univ  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Celebrates $18.9 Million Manufacturing Plant Investment in Henry County * Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced an $18.9 million investment from Fukoku Korea to establish a manufacturing plant in Henry County, Virginia. According to a press release, this investment will support 60 new jobs. Following news of this announcement, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 6 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on March 5, 2026: * * * Hawai'i State Energy Office Releases Study on Advanced Nuclear Power Technologies By Kelsey Jones, NASEO In December 2025, the Hawai'i State Energy Office (HSEO) submitted a report on Advanced Nuclear Power Technology to the Hawai'i State Legislature. HSEO had convened a working group in accordance with SCR 136 to study (1) the feasibility of using advanced nuc  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * @EdWorkforceCmte Cracks Down on Child Care Fraud Today, the Education and Workforce Committee passed eight bills aimed at cracking down on fraud, strengthening oversight, and protecting taxpayer dollars in federal child care assistance programs. The bills are focused on one simple principle: money meant for children and working  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Scott Disappointed by Republicans Disinterest in Lowering Child Care Costs Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee markup of H.R. 7720, 7721, 7722, 7723, 7724, 7725, 7677, and 7726. "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. "Mr. Chairman, chil  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: At Hearing, Top Military Leaders From Every Branch Commit To Sharing More On How Contractor-Imposed Limits Hurt Readiness * Right to repair has strong bipartisan support within the Trump administration, Senate, and House Video of Exchange (YouTube) Washington, D.C. - At a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, U.S. Senator Elizabet  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 6 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on March 5, 2026: * * * Iowa Governor Signs Executive Order Directing Yearly Risk Reviews By Sarah Trent, NASEO Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed Executive Order 18, a new directive that expands the duties of the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) by making it the lead agency responsible for an annual statewide risk assessment to identify vulnerab  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Sues Treasury Dept on Covering of Former Treasury Sec Larry Summers' Official Portrait after His Name Surfaced in Epstein Files * (Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today that it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Treasury for records regarding the covering of former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers' official portrait in  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Schumer, and Schiff Slam Blocking of Iran War Powers Resolution Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) slammed the Senate's failure to pass their bipartisan War Powers Resolution that would have stopped President Donald Trump's illegal, unnecessary war with Iran and ensured any U.S. participation in hostilities against Iran  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on House Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after she voted for the Iran War Powers Resolution (link is external), a bipartisan measure to curb the Trump Administration's major military campaign in Iran: "Today's vote on the Iran War Powers Resolution represents a complet  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on Vote on Department of Homeland Security Funding Bill * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after she voted against H.R. 7744 providing funding to the Department of Homeland Security: "Over the past year, the Trump Administration's ICE, Border Patrol and the Department of Homeland Security's operations have   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Defends Access to Birth Control and Other Contraceptive Care Coalition Supports Challenge to Trump Administration Regulations that Allow Employers to Restrict Access to Birth Control * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of a challenge to the first Trump   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Unlawful Tariffs Joins Multistate Lawsuit to Block Unlawful Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on American Consumers and Businesses * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and governors in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest effo  more

HERNDON, Virginia, March 5 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Meet The RV Industry Association's New Members-- February 2026 * The RV Industry Association represents more than 470 manufacturers and component and aftermarket suppliers who together produce 98 percent of all RVs made in the United States. Each month, we highlight the latest companies to join the RV Industry Association in our mission to unify the RV industry's initiatives   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 6 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on March 5, 2026: * * * Missouri Governor Issues Executive Order Establishing Advanced Nuclear Task Force By Kirsten Verclas, NASEO In January 2026, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe issued an executive order establishing the Missouri Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force. The Task Force will include representatives from the state legislature, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Ec  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, March 5 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU awarded $850K from DARPA to advance global ag security, early threat detection An interdisciplinary team of Mississippi State University researchers has been awarded $850,000 from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, or DARPA, to enhance early detection of threats to agricultural security on a global scale. The award funding will help establish AgSENT, or the Agricultural Security  more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, March 5 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Nanovic Institute awards 2026 Laura Shannon Prize to Eric Calderwood, author of 'On Earth or in Poems' * The Nanovic Institute for European Studies, part of the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame, has awarded the 2026 Laura Shannon Prize in Contemporary European Studies to Eric Calderwood, professor of comparative and world literature at the University of Illinois Urbana  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 5 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * NASDA applauds advancement of bipartisan farm bill and urges swift floor consideration * ARLINGTON, Va. -National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney issued the following statement after the U.S. House Agriculture Committee advanced the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 out o  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 5 (TNSrpt) -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * Nature Is Fundamental to Ensuring that Economies and Communities in the United States Thrive Large body of research shows the many cost-effective benefits nature provides * Investing in nature is one of the smartest investments governments can make, given the economic, health and public safety benefits nature provides, according to a new report commissioned by The Nature Conservancy. Nature's   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 5 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Issues Voluntary EGRPRA Review; Continues Deregulation Project * Alexandria, VA (March 5, 2026) -The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) today announced its continued review of regulations as part of the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act (EGRPRA) of 1996. While the NCUA is not statutorily required to undertake the review, NCUA has elected to par  more

HERNDON, Virginia, March 5 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * New Data Reveals Outdoor Recreation Is A $1.3 Trillion Economic Driver * This morning, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released the highly anticipated 2024 economic data for the outdoor recreation industry. This year's release showed that, in 2024, the outdoor recreation economy generated a 1.3 trillion economic output, supported 5.2 millio  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty in Threatening Red Mass Attendees at St. Matthews Cathedral * WASHINGTON - Louis Geri, 41, of Vineland, New Jersey, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in connection with threatening to detonate more than 100 homemade explosive devices on the steps of St. Matthew's Cathedral during the annual Red Mass attended by U.S. Supreme Court   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 6 -- The National Grain and Feed Association issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * NGFA applauds House Agriculture Committee for advancing farm bill, encourages continued activity The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today applauded the House Agriculture Committee for advancing the farm bill following committee markup, calling the action an important step toward providing long-overdue certainty for U.S. agriculture. NGFA commended Chai  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Nomination of David St. Pierre to Serve as U.S. Marshal for the District of Maine Advances out of Committee U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced today that the Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced the nomination of David St. Pierre, who served as Chief of Police for the City of Lewiston, to be the U.S. Marshal for the District of Maine by a bipartisan vote of 20 to 2. Chief St. Pierre's nominati  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 6 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Oregon Department of Energy Awards $834,000 in Incentives for Oregon Building Performance Standard By Liepa Braciulyte, NASEO The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) has selected 50 recipients to receive about $834,000 in Early Compliance Action and Planning Program incentives. The incentives will help building owners offset costs of early planning activities associated with Bui  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania Lawmakers Introduce Virtual Power Plants Legislation * Virtual power plants would offer a cost-effective alternative to peaker plants HARRISBURG, PA - Pennsylvania lawmakers today introduced legislation to unlock virtual power plants (VPPs) -a proven way to keep the grid reliable while reducing costs for families and businesses. The legislation, sponsored by Represent  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 6 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration to stop latest round of illegal tariffs Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges Preside  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11053) on March 4, 2026, by American national government analyst Sarah J. Eckman. Here are excerpts: * * * Redistricting Commissions for Congressional Districts Historically, state legislatures have determined congressional district boundaries, and this remains true in most states. The role of political actors in redistricting at times leads to concerns, by some, about conflict  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement After Voting For Iran War Powers Resolution U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement after voting for an Iran War Powers Resolution. Rep. Subramanyam is also a co-sponsor of the Resolution: "Somehow President Trump found the money to start a unilateral war with Iran and spend billions of dollars a day in the Middle East, and yet   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement on Noem Firing, DHS Funding Vote * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement after President Trump announced he has fired Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem : "Kristi Noem should have been fired a long time ago. Her corruption, self-dealing, and tolerance and advocacy for lawlessness at   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Walkinshaw Blasts Trump OPM Proposal to Weaken Layoff Protections and Rig Federal Firings Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's proposed Office of Personnel Management (OPM) rule changing federal reduction-in-force (RIF) procedures: "For more than a year, the Trump Administration has attacked and   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on March 4, 2026: * * * Walkinshaw Statement on Successfully Voting to Subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi Rep. James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) released the following statement after successfully voting to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify under oath. "Pam Bondi says Trump's Department of Justice has released all the Epstein files. They haven't. Records that mention Trump appear to have been pul  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Cline, Correa, Lee, and Neguse Introduce the Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026 * Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06), alongside Reps. Lou Correa (CA-46), Laurel Lee (FL-15), and Joe Neguse (CO-02), introduced the bipartisan Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026. The legislation would permanently raise the small business reorganization threshold for Chapter 11 to $7.5 million, allowing mo  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, March 5 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * St. HOPE Charter School Teachers Win Effort to Remove Union Officials From Power * Having failed to stop decertification vote requested by majority of teachers, Sacramento City Teachers Association union bosses concede defeat and leave Sacramento, CA (March 5, 2026) - Following an effort in which a majority of teachers demanded a vote to remove the union, charter   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The American Educational Research Association issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Sylvia Hurtado Voted AERA President-Elect; Key Members Elected to AERA Council Sylvia Hurtado, Distinguished Professor in the School of Educational and Information Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, has been voted president-elect of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Hurtado joins the AERA Council in 2026-2027 as president-elect,   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 [Category: Psychiatry/Psychology] -- The American Psychological Association posted the following news release: * * * Teen aggression a warning sign for faster aging later in life Teens who frequently lash out at others may face lasting physical health consequences later in life, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. The study found that aggressive behavior in early adolescence is linked to faster biological aging and higher body mass in  more

HERNDON, Virginia, March 5 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Today: U.S. Bureau Of Economic Analysis To Release 2024 Outdoor Recreation Economy Data * This morning, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) will officially release the highly anticipated 2024 economic data for the outdoor recreation industry. This year's release provides the latest official government look at the sector's impact on the national  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 5 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * Upcoming NCPA Events for Pharmacy Teams * ALEXANDRIA, Va. (March 5, 2026) - The National Community Pharmacists Association is pleased to announce these upcoming online events for pharmacists and pharmacy team members: * March 12 - Building a Sustainable Clinical Services Model in an Independent Community Pharmacy webinar, part of our NCPA Lea  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey, under the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued Scientific Investigations Report 20265124, titled 'Bathymetric and Velocimetric Surveys at Highway Bridges Crossing the Missouri River near Kansas City, Missouri, August 8-9, 2023,' authored by Richard J. Huizinga and Benjamin C. Rivers and prepared in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Transportation. Scientists conducted surveys at eight bridges spanning seven crossings on  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey, under the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued 'RoadxStr Users Guide: For Collection of Road-Stream Crossing Assessment Field Observations,' Techniques and Methods 18-B1, authored by Emily Heaston, Sean Winter, Shelby Bauer, Tait Ronningen, and Jason Dunham, prepared in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service. This guide details a mobile app-based survey for rapid assessment of road-stream intersection  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey, under the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued 'Erosion Potential and Flood Vulnerability of Streams and Stream Crossings at Acadia National Park, Maine,' Scientific Investigations Report 20265116, authored by Ian P. Armstrong, Meghan A. McCallister, Kristina M. Hyslop, and Adam J. Benthem, prepared in cooperation with the National Park Service. This assessment addresses rising precipitation impacts on park streams and infrastructur  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey, under the U.S. Department of the Interior, issued 'Reconstructing the Quaternary Depositional History Using Geologic Mapping and Three-Dimensional Modeling of the Subsurface Near Fort Morgan, Northeastern Colorado,' Scientific Investigations Report 20255052, authored by Emily M. Taylor, Margaret E. Berry, Shannon A. Mahan, and Jeremy C. Havens. Centered on Fort Morgan in the Colorado Piedmont, the study integrates surficial mapping wit  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Issues Opinion on Early Voting Implementation for Virginia Constitutional Amendment Referendum on Redistricting Today, Attorney General Jay Jones issued an Opinion, requested by Senator Scott Surovell (Fairfax) and Delegate Marcia "Cia" Price (Newport News), addressing the roles and responsibilities of local governing bodies, local electoral b  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Reminds Virginians of Their Data Privacy Rights As part of National Consumer Protection Week, Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones is highlighting how the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) protects the personal data of Virginians. As the second state in the country to implement a comprehensive data privacy law, Virginia is a leader   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Statement Following Supreme Court of Virginia Order in Republican National Committee v. Koski Following today's order from the Supreme Court of Virginia granting a stay of the Tazewell County Circuit Court Order in Republican National Committee v. Koski and allowing the referendum election to proceed, Attorney General Jay Jones released the fo  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Illegal Tariffs Joins Multistate Lawsuit to Block Unlawful Tariffs Driving Up Costs for Virginia Consumers and Businesses * Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop President Trump's latest attempt to impose sweeping tariffs on consumers and   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Secures Key Provisions but Opposes Farm Bill That "Does Not Meet the Moment" * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) released the following statement after voting 'no' on the Farm Bill after a two-day U.S. House Agriculture Committee markup. "Farmers are struggling and families are feeling the squeeze because of this administration's policies, particularly tariffs. Yeste  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Votes to Check Trump's War of Choice, Support Bipartisan War Powers Resolution * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today joined 210 Democrats and two Republicans in voting for the bipartisan War Powers Resolution. It narrowly failed to pass the U.S. House of Representatives. "I served in the U.S. Army for 25 years, including in Iraq. I know the cost of war. We've alr  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, March 5 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA sues to block the Trump administration's latest round of illegal tariffs * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of attorneys general in suing to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump's most recent efforts to increase tariffs worldwide without congressional a  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Share Update on Resources for Americans Struggling to Return to the U.S. from the Middle East Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following update regarding resources available to Americans stranded in the Middle East: "To Americans struggling to get home: we are doing everything we can to push for more resources to assist you. In the meantime, in   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Share Update on Resources for Americans Struggling to Return to the U.S. from the Middle East Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following update regarding resources available to Americans stranded in the Middle East: "To Americans struggling to get home: we are doing everything we can to push for more resources to assist you. In the meantime, in a  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner And Kaine Statement on Court Order to Refund Tariffs for All Importers U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) issued the following statement after the Court of International Trade (CIT) ordered full IEEPA tariff refunds for all importers: "Today, the Court of International Trade ruled that companies subjected to President Trump's illegal tariffs are legally entitled to refunds.   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner and Kaine Statement on Court Order to Refund Tariffs for All Importers U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) issued the following statement after the Court of International Trade (CIT) ordered full IEEPA tariff refunds for all importers: "Today, the Court of International Trade ruled that companies subjected to President Trump's illegal tariffs are legally entitled to refunds. T  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Statement on the Firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement after President Trump fired Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem: "Kristi Noem should never have been put in that position in the first place. She was unprepared for the responsibility of the job, and the consequences of that have been clear for some time.  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Colleagues Press Administration for Accountability, Investigation into Deaths of American Citizens in West Bank * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined 30 of his colleagues in pressing the Trump administration for accountability and an investigation into the death of Nasrallah Abu Siyam, an American citizen who was shot and killed in the West Bank by violent Israeli sett  more