WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by American Legion National Commander Dan Wiley from a March 4, 2026, joint hearing with the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee entitled "Legislative Presentation of The American Legion & Multi VSOs: Paralyzed Veterans of America, AMVETS, National Association of State Directors of Veteran Affairs, Wounded Warrior Project, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, National Guard Association of the Unite  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 9 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * New Data Science Entrepreneurship Building planned for UVA's Emmet-Ivy Corridor The University of Virginia's Board of Visitors' Buildings and Grounds Committee on Thursday reviewed the schematic design of the School of Data Science Entrepreneurship Building, proposed for the Emmet-Ivy Corridor. The board initially approved the project, immediately west of the School of Data Science, in June. The  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * FOIA Documents Reveal Trump Administration Ordered Fish and Wildlife Service to Change Materials About Indigenous Peoples * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Official Trump Administration documents obtained by the Sierra Club reveal the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) took steps to censor materials at its headquarters in Virginia and at a wildlife refuge in Oklahoma as part of Donald Trump's attempt  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia posted the following news release on March 13, 2026: * * * Former Navy servicemember sentenced to two years in prison for defrauding a pandemic relief program NORFOLK, Va. - A former Navy service member and Navy reservist was sentenced yesterday to two years in prison and $128,844 in restitution for wire fraud relating to a fraudulent loan received through a pandemic-era relief program. Acc  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 14 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Statement on Sine Die Adjournment of Legislative Session, Passage of Full Affordable Virginia Agenda * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger tonight released the following statement on the adjournment of the 2026 General Assembly legislative session -and reaffirmed her focus on lowering costs for Virginia families. "I'm tremendously grateful to legislators f  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management released the following written testimony by General Services Administrator Edward C. Forst from a March 4, 2026, hearing entitled "The General Services Administration: Examining the Future of Federal Real Estate Management to Reduce Costs for the Taxpayer": * * * Good afternoon, Chairman Perry, Ranking Member Stanton, and members of the Subcommitte  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-510) on the Mitigation Action and Watermen Support Act (H.R. 4294). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Feb. 23, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose of H.R. 4294 is to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a pilot program with respect to the sale of blue catfish caught within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Background and Need for Legi  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, McClellan, and Wittman Lead Congressional Amicus Brief Supporting Veterans' Access to Education Benefits * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and former civil rights attorney, Mark R. Warner (D-VA), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and U.S. Representatives Jennifer McC  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Economic, Health, and Safety Benefits of Investing in Nature - A report from Nature Conservancy, Arlington, Virginia - March 2026 (52 pages) * * * The Nature Conservancy issued a report presenting evidence that conservation and ecosystem restoration provide significant economic returns while improving public health and community resilience. The report compiles research from more than 1,000 studies examining how natural ecosystems support economic activity,  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations and Accountability released the following written testimony by Wendy Liu, attorney with Public Citizen Litigation Group, from a March 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Highway Safety Under Threat: Examining Non-Domiciled CDL Issuance to Illegal Aliens." CDL is commercial driver's license. * * * Dear Chairman Brecheen, Ranking Member Thanedar, Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to tes  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 (TNSLrpt) -- Annual Report 2025 - A report from RV Industry Association, Reston, Virginia - March 2026 (28 pages) * * * The RV Industry Association issued a report examining recent developments and economic trends within the recreational vehicle sector, emphasizing the industry's resilience and continued importance to the U.S. economy. The report highlights progress in policy advocacy, workforce development and industry collaboration, while outlining key initiatives design  more