MERRIFIELD, Virginia, March 10 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * 'A Win for Wildlife': Oregon State Lodging Tax Ushers in Conservation Victory * PORTLAND, Ore. -A new state lodging tax will generate critical funding for wildlife and habitat conservation and help boost the state's $16.2 billion recreation economy. House Bill 4134 will drive much-needed funds into Oregon's State Wildlife Action Plan, which serves as the state's  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * 9 Sentara hospitals named to Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list Forbes magazine has published its first-ever list of America's Top Hospitals, and nine Sentara hospitals are ranked among the best in the nation for 2026. The list was developed from surveys of 5,400 acute care hospitals, using verified clinical outcomes data and other key criteria that consumers care about.  The magazine's fi  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 11 -- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * AAFA's 2026 Allergy Capitals Report Highlights Climate and Health Emergency Extreme weather and warming temperatures fueled by climate change make pollen seasons longer, more intense, worsening seasonal pollen allergies for millions * Washington D.C., March 10, 2026 -- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) today released its annual Allergy Ca  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 10 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Launches 'Mission Membership' to Reach Goal of 1 Million Members * ARLINGTON, Va., March 10, 2026 - The Air & Space Forces Association announced its first-ever no-cost, digital-first membership tier today, a central strategy to grow AFA's membership base to 1 million members by 2031. The new tier, called " Mission Membership," will rally Airmen, Guar  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Applauds Senate Minority Leader de la Cruz's Phased Income Tax Reduction Proposal Providence, RI - Americans for Prosperity (AFP) applauds the introduction of S-2672, a proposal introduced by Rhode Island Senate Minority Leader de la Cruz, which would implement a 2% reduction in personal income tax rates every year for five years. AFP Northeast Region Director Ross   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP, Jersey 1st Responds to Mikie Sherrill Budget: New Jersey Can't Spend Its Way Out of a Budget Gap Trenton, NJ -Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) and Jersey 1st released the following statement in response to Governor Mikie Sherrill's state budget address. New Jersey currently faces a $3 billion deficit, yet the governor's budget increases and adds funding to seve  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Ohio Responds to Gov. DeWine's 2026 State of the State Address COLUMBUS, OH - Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) released the following statement in response to Governor Mike DeWine's final State of the State Address on Tuesday.  Donovan O'Neil, AFP-OH state director, gave the following statement: "Governor DeWine has had a long career of public service, and w  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OK Celebrates Legislative Progress on Campus Speech, Parental Choice, and Retirement Freedom in First Month of Session OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Americans for Prosperity Oklahoma (AFP-OK) celebrated its legislative progress after just a month of working hard to expand prosperity for Oklahomans during the 2026 legislative session. Several critical bills that advance AFP-OK'  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-WY Bashes Gov. Gordon for Veto of Paycheck Protection Act CHEYENNE, WY - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Wyoming (AFP-WY) criticized Governor Mark Gordon for his veto of H.B. 178, a crucial bill that would prevent the government from collecting dues from public sector employees for union dues and other private interests.  AFP-WY State Director Tyler Lindholm gave t  more

GERMANTOWN, Maryland, March 10 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release: * * * Amentum-led Joint Venture selected for $112 Million Clean-up at Four European Nuclear Research Sites * CHANTILLY, VA., March 10, 2026 -A joint venture led by Amentum (NYSE: AMTM) has won a new framework contract as the lead decommissioning and waste management contractor for nuclear research sites in four European countries. Under   more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, March 10 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * As March Madness nears, faith and basketball intersect for Sallman '27 * When March arrives, faith and basketball intersect for Tika Sallman '27 like no other time. It's not just because of March Madness, the unifying cultural phenomenon where people come together to celebrate a love for college hoops. Sallman experienced this firsthand last season as a member of William & Mary's first team, men's or wome  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 10 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Welcomes Rulemaking to Boost Training, Opportunity in the Trucking Industry Today, the American Trucking Associations applauded the Trump Administration for proposing a rule that would strengthen CDL training schools and diesel mechanic training programs. When finalized, the rule will establish a new "Workforce Pell Grant" pathway to allow eligible stude  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Attempt to Intimidate Scientific Organizations * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief opposing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)'s demand seeking documentation on the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)'s clinical guidance regarding gen  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION STANDING UP TO TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ATTACKS ON PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 19 state attorneys general in support of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which is being targeted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over recommendations that run counter to the Trump adm  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 10 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * AUSA Unveils 2026 Focus Areas * Timely and flexible funding, plus real budgetary growth for the Army to enhance its warfighting capability and readiness, is a top advocacy effort for the Association of the U.S. Army. As part of AUSA's 2026 Focus Areas, the association, which represents more than 2 million members, aims to advocate for and support the Regular Army,  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Slams Senate Democrats for Introducing Five New War Powers Resolutions * "This isn't about advancing the needs of the nation. It isn't about helping people. It's not about protecting Americans. None of that is true. It's about slowing down the Senate, throwing instruments into the gears. All to try to create theater. Not to help protect our troops, not to help protect our people, not to m  more

NEW YORK, March 7 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news on March 6, 2026: * * * Breaking Barriers for Women Living with MS: National Multiple Sclerosis Society Awards New Funding to Advance Women's Health Research The National MS Society is investing $2.3 million in a new set of research projects focused on women's health and MS. These projects address critical and long standing knowledge gaps - areas where the scientific community still needs answers. The awar  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 11 -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news: * * * Canon Set to Launch Multifunction Device Remanufacturing Business in the United States as Part of Global Rollout Canon Inc., Canon U.S.A. Inc. and Canon Virginia Inc. have announced the further expansion of Canon's global multifunction device remanufacturing business, with remanufacturing of one multifunction device series, currently set to begin at Canon Virginia in April 2026. Canon curr  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Careviso, Falls Church, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services advocating for improvements to the Transparency in Coverage Proposed rule. The company emphasizes the need for clearer, more accessible price information to enhance patient decision-making and reduce surprise medical bills. In their letter, Careviso commends CMS for refining the Transparency in Coverage framework, which aligns with the President's Execu  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, March 10 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Changing the way we measure substance use recovery * Nearly 50 million people in the United States struggle with substance use disorders, and nearly three in four use more than one substance. People with polysubstance use disorders are more likely than single drug users to suffer poor health, relapse from treatment, and overdose. They're also three times more likely to   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 10 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Announces Softball Week Four Honors * CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 10, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announces its Week Four Softball Honors for games played March 1 through March 7. The weekly awards recognize top performances in the circle, at the plate, in the field, and from a standout rookie across the conference. Pitcher  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 10 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson graduate Michael Newman turns passion for science into communications career * When Michael Newman picked up the phone one afternoon and found himself talking to Walt Disney's daughter, it was just one twist in a communications career that has had him covering everything from the science behind a presidential assassination to helping a medical researcher publicize his discovery of a new immune ce  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 9 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * CONTRA: Schar School Announces New Center Focusing on Transnational Crime, Corruption, and the Networks That Sustain Them * The Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University announces the launch of the Corruption, Networks, and Transnational Crime Research Center - CONTRA -a research hub dedicated to advancing the study of one of today's most urgent global challenges-transnational crime.  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Disability Belongs, Fredericksburg, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services addressing concerns regarding a proposed rule that may undermine protections for disabled individuals. The organization argues that the changes could limit access to federally funded health care and human services, which are vital for millions of disabled people across the country. In its comments, Disability Belongs emphasizes that the   more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Mid-Atlantic Region Investigates Contamination and Cleanup at DuPont Spruance Superfund Site * PHILADELPHIA - On March 10, 2026, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), DuPont, and Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VADEQ) will meet to begin the Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study using a Superfund Alternative approach to address contamination at the DuPont Spruanc  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System is reviewing an application from Molly D. McEvoy of Richmond, Virginia, to join the Monroe Family Control Group to acquire control of Chesapeake Financial Shares Inc., Kilmarnock, Virginia. This acquisition would occur by McEvoy becoming a trustee of the Doug Monroe III GRAT Sub-Trust and the Mark Monroe GRAT Sub-Trust. These entities own Chesapeake Financial Shares and through that ownership, indirectly own Chesapeake Bank, Kilmarnock,  more

ANGOLA, Indiana, March 11 -- Trine University issued the following news: * * * Former governor, university president Daniels to present Trine Commencement address Mitchell E. (Mitch) Daniels, Jr., the 49th governor of Indiana and the 12th president of Purdue University, will present the keynote address to graduates from Trine University's Angola campus, Brooks College of Health Professions and TrineOnline during the morning ceremony on Saturday, May 2. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in t  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 10 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces Board Appointments * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the following board appointments to the Virginia Parole Board, Virginia Commission on Higher Education Board Appointments, and Virginia Racing Commission. The Governor's appointment of highly qualified professionals will ensure these boards can uphold their missions and rest  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Presses Budget Committee Witnesses on the Cost of Sanctuary Cities * WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today participated in a Senate Budget Committee hearing to examine the cost of sanctuary city policies. In response to Grassley's questioning, expert witnesses discussed the safety concerns and fiscal burdens sanctuary cities place on all Americans. Grassley is the former Rank  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 11 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * Hilton Announces Plans for First Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel in Hawai'i; Appoints General Manager Ahead of Planned Fall 2026 Opening The 210 room Hale Hokuala Kauai, Curio Collection by Hilton will debut within the idyllic Hokuala Resort community * Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT), a global hospitality leader, announced plans for Hale Hokuala Kauai, Curio Collection by Hilton, m  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 11 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * Hilton Introduces the Hilton AI Planner, Advancing the Future of Curated Travel Discovery Launching in beta to bring guests smarter, more intuitive travel planning - laying the groundwork for even more personalized experiences ahead * Hilton announced the Hilton AI Planner, a new generative AI-powered digital concierge available at hilton.com. * The Hilton AI Planner uses conve  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Graham Highlights the Costs & Dangers of Sanctuary City Policies U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today held a hearing entitled, "Sanctuary Cities: The Cost of Undermining Law and Order." This hearing focused on the consequences of sanctuary policies that have b  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Vindman Delivers Whopping $1 Million Federal Investment for Stafford County Sheriff's Office * Washington, D.C. -On Friday, February 28, Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) joined the Stafford County Sheriff's Office to celebrate $1,039,000 in federal funds he secured to replace 345 mobile radios installed in Stafford County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicles. These new radios will enable  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Vindman Presents Caroline County Sheriff's Office with $967,000 for Public Safety Upgrades * Washington, D.C. -On Friday, February 28, Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) joined the Caroline County Sheriff's Office to celebrate $967,000 in federal funding heading to the sheriff's office for critical equipment and infrastructure upgrades. This funding will modernize the department's radi  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Vindman Presents Culpeper County and Town of Culpeper Police Department with More Than $1 Million in Federal Community Project Funding * Washington, D.C. -On Friday, February 28, Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) joined local officials and law enforcement officers in Culpeper to celebrate $1,095,000 in federal community project funding he secured to support infrastructure and public saf  more

FORT PIERCE, Florida, March 11 -- Indian River State College issued the following news release: * * * Indian River State College and America's Cutting Edge to Host CNC Machining Industry Roundtable on 4/30/26 Regional manufacturers invited to shape the future of CNC machining workforce training on the Treasure Coast * Indian River State College (The River), in partnership with IACMI - The Composites Institute's America's Cutting Edge (ACE) Program, will host a CNC Machining Industry Roundt  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Curtis, King, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Fiscal Commission Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) joined U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Angus King (I-ME) and other colleagues in introducing the Fiscal Commission Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen America's fiscal health and stabilize the nation's finances for future generations. The bill would create a b  more

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, March 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri posted the following news release on March 9, 2026: * * * Kansas City Woman Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Fraud KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City, Mo., woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to fraudulently receiving two Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans totaling $426,600. The program that was part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Ashli Forbes, 40, plea  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 9 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * LaNeve: Budget Certainty Crucial to Maintaining Readiness * With more than 108,000 soldiers deployed or stationed across 160 countries, the U.S. Army is focused on building and maintaining readiness, Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Christopher LaNeve said. "Every decision I make as vice chief begins and ends with one question-does this make our soldiers more lethal a  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 11 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * Law Firm Representing Pottstown Renters Calls on Borough to Back Off New Rental Inspection Proposal On Tuesday, the Institute for Justice (IJ) sent a letter to borough officials in Pottstown, urging them to stop a proposed amendment to the borough's rental inspection ordinance. The proposed amendment would force landlords, whose tenants refuse to consent to inspections of thei  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSFR) -- Legal Services Corp. announces the availability of funding for basic field grants to support civil legal aid for low-income individuals. The corporation distributes funds to service providers across the country to ensure access to justice in civil matters. This announcement precedes a congressional appropriation for fiscal 2027, with grant terms scheduled to begin in Jan. 1, 2027. Applicants must be qualified to deliver efficient legal services within designated  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 11 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 10, 2026, by shareholder Paul J. Kennedy and associate Camellia Campanelli: * * * Virginia General Assembly Sends Bill Limiting Non-Competes to Governor's Desk On March 4, 2026, the Virginia General Assembly approved Senate Bill No. 170, which amends the existing non-compete statute to limit the enforceability of restrictive covenants for certain terminated employees. If enacted, the bill woul  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Standing Up to Trump Administration Attacks on Professional Medical Organization Attorney General Brown today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in support of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which is being targeted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over recommendations that run counter to the Trump a  more

OXFORD, Ohio, March 10 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami University receives Climate Luminary Honors for exemplary climate leadership * Construction of the walking paths in the park began this winter ( (photo by Scott Kissell). The Sharon and Graham Mitchell Sustainability Park Generating solar power, creating green spaces Established by a transformational gift from longtime Miami and sustainability supporters Sharon Janosik Mitchell '73 and Graham Mitchell '7  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on March 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Vows To Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry Attorney General Jennifer Davenport released the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert t  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * NARFE Submits Comments in Opposition to OPM Proposed Rule on Suitability Actions NARFE submitted comments in opposition to the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Proposed Rule "Suitability Action Appeals" on March 9. NARFE argued t he proposed rule would eliminate independent review of federal agency suitability act  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Homeland Security Shutdown Enters Fourth Week The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues into its fourth week, as Congress and the president failed to extend funding for DHS ahead of a February 13 deadline. While both sides appeared to be negotiating in good faith over the details and conditions o  more

RESTON, Virginia, March 10 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of Secondary School Principals issued the following news release: * * * NASSP Announces National Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year Finalists * The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) today announced 12 outstanding school leaders as finalists for the National Middle Level and High School Principals of the Year and Assistant Principals of the Year awards. There are three finalists e  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 11 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * New Ad Campaign Urges Missouri to Responsibly Phase Out Income Taxes National Taxpayers Union on Tuesday announced the launch of a new advertising campaign highlighting Missouri's historic opportunity to responsibly phase out its individual income tax and modernize its outdated tax system. The announcement came after the Missouri House of Representatives on Tuesday gave   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 9 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Navy veteran charts a new course with George Mason robotics * As a scientist for the federal government, Naval Reservist David Eichinger's path to a master's degree in computer science at George Mason University was less than traditional. A microbiology major turned technologist, Eichinger is now a graduate researcher in robotics. He represents the motivated, resilient students George Mason empowers, balan  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 10 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Announces Seventh Round of Deregulation Proposals * Stakeholders Are Encouraged to Review Notice of Proposed Rulemakings and Submit Comments Alexandria, VA (March 10, 2026) - The National Credit Union Administration today announced the seventh round of proposed regulatory changes associated with NCUA's Deregulation Project. The project is an ongoing review of NCUA's regu  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NSWCPD Names ETN1 Jamen Harter as 2025 Sailor of the Year * 03.10.2026 - Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) has selected Electronics Technician (Nuclear) 1st Class Jamen Harter as its 2025 Sailor of the Year, recognizing his outstanding leadership, technical excellence, and dedication to mission success. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Harter joined the Navy in May 2017   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 10 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Operational medical readiness, preparing the medical warrior is imperative for military medicine, says DHA director * Declaring the Defense Health Agency is, in its entirety, a combat support agency singularly focused on generating and sustaining warfighter readiness, its new director, Vice Adm. Darin K. Via, laid out his strategic priorities to a gathering of military medical leaders and allied pa  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, March 9 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania EMS/Rescue Workers Unanimously Vote to Remove Teamsters Union After Union Boss Delay Tactics * Emergency workers submitted multiple petitions asking for vote to escape Teamsters union officials' exclusive "representation" powers and demands for money Huntingdon, PA (March 10, 2026) - Following months of union-instigated delays, Shannon Martin and her c  more

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, March 10 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues--February 2026, Issue 1 * Recognizing Remarkable Colleagues continues to be a meaningful way for our community to celebrate one another. To date, 179 submissions have highlighted the exceptional work, dedication, and kindness of our colleagues. Thanks to the ongoing interest and participation, submissions will continue to be feat  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, March 10 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Regents' Approval of Statewide Climate Education Requirement is Welcome News * Albany, N.Y. -Statewide climate education, approved by the New York Board of Regents, will ensure that kindergarten through 12th grade students are given the opportunity to learn about the causes, impacts, and solutions to the climate crisis. The amendment, presented in November 2025,  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Defends the Most Vulnerable with Medicaid PNA Modernization Act U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) has introduced the Medicaid PNA Modernization Act to increase federal Personal Needs Allowance (PNA) for seniors and disabled Americans who rely on Medicaid. "Our seniors and the most vulnerable members of our community deserve a life of dignity," said Congressman Sub  more

NEW YORK, March 11 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska Completes Work on Expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Niswonger Children's Hospital Two-story addition provides private rooms and advanced neonatal care for families across the Appalachian Highlands * Skanska and Ballad Health celebrated the completion of a transformative expansion of the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Niswonger Children's Hospital with a ribb  more

RESTON, Virginia, March 10 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * SNMMI Launches Direct Fundraising Initiative to Advance Nuclear Medicine and Theranostics * Nuclear medicine has entered a critical period of growth and development. Breakthroughs in the field are transforming patient care and reshaping what is possible in diagnosis and treatment. Sustaining this momentum requires bold action and new approaches. T  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 10 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Steele Chapter Hosts Financial Readiness Bootcamp for Future Officers * AFA's D.W. Steele Sr. Chapter hosted its second annual Financial Readiness Bootcamp on February 23, 2026, at Nighthawk Pizza, a Steele Chapter Community Partner in Arlington, Va. Steele welcomed 50 cadets from Arnold Air and Silver Wings chapters, including the Frank Lahm Squadron at  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 10 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Steele Chapter Supports STEM at Arlington Career Center * More than 200 students explored careers in aviation, aerospace, and military service during the Career & Technical Education Expo held February 25 at the Arlington Career Center in Northern Virginia. The event was led by Tony Frazier, Aviation Technology Instructor, current Virginia AFA Teacher of  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 9 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Teaming up for patient safety strengthens military readiness * FALLS CHURCH, Va. -Every day, care teams at military hospitals and clinics work to keep patients safe. Clear communication and teamwork help stop mistakes. Patient safety is everyone's job across the Military Health System. Patient Safety Awareness Week takes place March 8-14. This year's theme is "Teaming Up for Patient Safety." The t  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 11 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Uncommon impact: VCU pairs efficiency with affordability State report ranks VCU No. 1 for efficiency, a key part of the university's strategy to keep tuition growth as low as possible. By Brian McNeill At Virginia Commonwealth University, the data shows that the university has long prioritized and remains committed to keeping costs as low as possible -- despite national higher education trends.  more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, March 11 -- The University of Miami issued the following news: * * * How to 'prompt like a pro' A University of Miami librarian provides tips on how to get the most relevant and reliable AI search results. By Barbara Gutierrez, bgutierrez@miami.edu As more workers, scholars, researchers, and students use artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their work, the importance of using effective prompts in their digital search has become very important. Experts say the diff  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * A look inside the political economy of early America Penn economist Fernando Arteaga shares insights into the factors that led to the American Revolution and the later institutions that created the strong U.S. national economy. * The modern U.S. economy is a complex machine, made up of imports and exports, gross domestic product and tariffs, interest rates and manufacturing, AI and unemp  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 10 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * University of Richmond Plays Instrumental Role in Bringing National American Music Conference to the City * The University of Richmond is playing a key leadership role in the Society for American Music Conference, which will be held in Richmond, Virginia March 11-15. The Society for American Music's annual conference brings together hundreds of academics, librarians, composers, performers an  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 9 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * Unliveable Earth: Daily Life Is Becoming More Dangerous as Planet Heats Up Extreme heat is no longer just uncomfortable-in many parts of the world, it is increasingly making everyday life physically unsafe, according to a new global study led by scientists from The Nature Conservancy and published in the journal Environmental Research: Health.  Combining more than 70 years of glob  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor selects participants for national effort to expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, New York, Tennessee, and the District of Columbia will participate as "core states" in fiscal year 2026 in its National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network initiati  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * VIRGINIA MERCURY: "Health Care Issues Will Put Democrats on the Offensive Against Republicans" * New reporting details how "various hospitals in Kiggans' Wittman's and McGuire's districts will lose about $216 million" because of their votes for historic health care cuts Virginians are facing a health care and affordability crisis because of House Republicans including Jen Kigga  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, March 11 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Carpenter Inspires Cadets to Embrace Adversity Gen. George S. Patton, VMI Class of 1907, is credited with saying, "The supreme measure of a man, is what he would risk his life for." By Patton's gauge, retired U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William "Kyle" Carpenter, who humbly stands at 5 feet, 5 inches, is a giant among men. Carpenter, the youngest living recipient of the Medal of Honor (MOH), partici  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSLrpt) -- 2025 ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY SCAN - A report from Virginia Tech Center for Economic and Community Engagement, Blacksburg - March 2026 (51 pages) * * * Virginia Tech Center for Economic and Community Engagement issued a report assessing economic development opportunities and challenges facing the Alleghany Highlands region of Virginia. The report analyzes regional assets, workforce trends, infrastructure conditions and industry potential to identify strategies tha  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 11 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Changing the way we measure substance use recovery Addiction researcher Allison Tegge and colleagues have proposed a new way to calculate recovery that recognizes incremental improvements and encourages people with multiple dependencies to keep going. By Matt Chittum Nearly 50 million people in the United States struggle with substance use disorders, and nearly three in four use more than one substanc  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Collaboration with global mining leader to strengthen silver recovery By Chelsea Seeber Virginia Tech's Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering launched a new research agreement with Hindustan Zinc Limited, one of the world's top zinc and silver producers, to improve silver recovery across its lead-zinc processing plants in India. The collaboration will focus on advancing the science behind flotation. Th  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Hospitality experts discuss how the Iran war will affect tourism and travel The war in Iran has caused a staggering amount of flight delays and cancellations in the Middle Eastern region. The distressing situation for travelers follows closely on the heels of delays and cancellations in Mexico caused by cartel-related violence. Virginia Tech hospitality and tourism professors Mahmood Khan and Nancy McGehee empha  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw and Randall lead 42 Democrats in Demanding Answers from OPM Over Decision to Eliminate Coverage for Medically Necessary Trans Health Care Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) and Congresswoman Emily Randall (WA-06), co-chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, led a letter alongside 42 Democratic members to the Office of Personal Management (OPM) strongly opposing the agency's de  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * Walkinshaw Demands Accountability in Explosive DOGE Social Security Breach Allegations Today, Rep. James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) released the following statement after a new whistleblower report alleged that a former DOGE employee walked away with highly sensitive Social Security data belonging to Americans and may still have had remote access to SSA's internal systems after lea  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Refutes Trump's Dangerous Attempts to Eliminate Birthright Citizenship: "It is very clear that the law says if you're born here, you are a citizen here." * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, today emphasized the grave dangers of President Trump's executive order aiming to terminate birthright citizenship  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 10 -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation issued the following news: * * * What is MCD? Your multi-cancer detection test questions, answered * Multi-cancer detection (MCD) tests, also known as multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests, are a new type of blood test being studied that are intended to help find cancer earlier. These tests have the potential to identify the presence of cancer for more than one cancer at a time, before signs or symptoms appear. Because the t  more

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, March 11 (TNSjou) -- William and Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * Award-winning study finds microplastics have the potential to influence nutrient cycling in estuaries By John Wallace A study led by William & Mary's Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & VIMS and published in FEMS Microbiology Ecology reveals that microbial communities growing on microplastics in the Chesapeake Bay carry the genetic potential to re  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, March 10 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Housing & Residence Life Presents Resolution of Appreciation and Service Award at SEAHO * During the business meeting of the Southeastern Association of Housing Officers (SEAHO) annual conference in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on Thursday, March 5, 2026 Western Kentucky University Housing & Residence Life (HRL) presented a Resolution of Appreciation to Lana Kunkel, former Director of Housi  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Calls on Senate to Reform Mass Surveillance, Protect Americans' Rights and Reject Rudd to lead NSA * Watch a video of Wyden deliver his remarks here As prepared for delivery Yesterday I rose to explain my opposition to the nomination of Joshua Rudd to be director of the National Security Agency and to lead U.S. Cyber Command. During his confirmation hearing, General Rudd failed to demonstrate  more