RICHMOND, Virginia, March 17 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia issued the following statement on March 16, 2026: * * * Virginia lawmakers limit the Trump administration's ability to commandeer Virginia resources for its anti-immigrant agenda After Virginia lawmakers passed measures to limit Virginia's collaboration with federal immigration enforcement in Virginia, ACLU of Virginia Policy Director Chris Kaiser released the following statement: "The Trump administration's viole  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 17 -- The American Feed Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * AFIA's 2026 PISC Brings Feed Industry Leaders Together in Fort Worth More than 600 feed industry professionals gathered in Fort Worth, Texas, last week, for the American Feed Industry Association's 2026 Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference (PISC), known for over 50 years as where business gets done. "PISC continues to be the feed industry's premier event for attendees to  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Idaho Urges State Senate to Pass Portable Benefits Legislation * Mar 16, 2026 by AFP Boise, ID -Americans for Prosperity-Idaho (AFP-ID) urged the Idaho State Senate Monday to pass House Bill (HB) 645, which would allow independent contractors and self-employed workers to access portable benefits normally reserved for traditional employees. The bill passed out of t  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Mississippi Applauds Lawmakers for Advancing Rural Hospital Reform, Calls on Gov. Reeves to Sign HB 1622 * Mar 16, 2026 by AFP Jackson, MS - Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) today praised the Mississippi Legislature for passing House Bill 1622, which establishes a Small Community Hospital Pilot Program to provide targeted exemptions from Certificate o  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NH Applauds Gov. Ayotte for Vetoing Hidden Paint Tax * Mar 16, 2026 by AFP Concord, NH - Today, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) released the following statement applauding Governor Ayotte's veto of House Bill 451, legislation that would have imposed a mandatory tax on paint purchases and would have required paint manufacturers to establish and fina  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NM Opposes ABQ City Council's Gross Receipts Tax Proposal * Mar 16, 2026 by AFP ALBUQUERQUE, NM - This evening, the Albuquerque City Council will consider raising the city's gross receipts tax (GRT) by 0.4875%, hiking taxes on hardworking New Mexicans already facing an affordability crisis. Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) Grassroots Engagement Directo  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-VA Applauds Housing and Freedom Wins While Opposing Harmful Partisan Bills * Mar 16, 2026 by AFP RICHMOND, VA - Americans for Prosperity Virginia (AFP-VA) through their grassroots advocacy, were able to halt multiple unconstitutional attacks on the First Amendment this session, as well as leading the fight to protect Right to Work laws. Unfortunately, the Genera  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, March 16 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown sues OneMain Financial for alleged bait-and-switch lending scheme * El procurador general Brown demanda a OneMain Financial por una presunta estafa crediticia Attorney General Nick Brown and 12 other attorneys general today announced a lawsuit against OneMain Financial, Inc. and its related entities, alleging that the installment lender charged consumers nationwid  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 16 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Urges Supreme Court To Preserve Block On Trump Administration's Unlawful Termination Of Temporary Protected Status Protection For Haitian Nationals * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Miot, et al. v. Trump, et al. in the Supreme Court of the United State  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Air Line Pilots Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) addressing the proposed regulations for "Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems." ALPA expresses support for the objectives aimed at maintaining the safe operation of radio altimeter (RA) dependent systems in the emerging C-band spectrum environment. In the letter, ALPA underscores the critical importance of safety analysis assumpti  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concerns regarding proposed changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act for plan year 2027. The organization's feedback focuses on how these proposals may impact individuals living with diabetes and pre-diabetes. In its letter, the ADA outlined specific provisions that could adversely affect the treatment options and finan  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing concerns over proposed regulatory changes that threaten to undermine accessibility standards for individuals with disabilities. ATRA, the largest professional association representing recreational therapy practitioners, emphasizes that the proposed changes would dismantle essential protections for people with disabilities under Section 504  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 16 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA's Statement on Dalilah's Law * Mar 16, 2026 Washington - The American Trucking Associations applauded the Trump Administration and members of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee for unveiling legislation today that would strengthen the integrity of the CDL system. In advance of the committee mark-up scheduled for Wednesday, March 18,   more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: New Trump Administration Requirements Would Halt Federally Funded Electric Vehicle Charging Deployment * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general and the state of Kentucky in sending a comment letter to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), opposing its unlawful proposal that would effectively bl  more

ALBANY, New York, March 16 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Bipartisan Coalition Suing Predatory Lender OneMain for Scheme to Trap Consumers in Debt * March 16, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a bipartisan coalition of 12 other attorneys general in suing OneMain Financial (OneMain) for illegally misleading its customers and trapping tens of thousands of borrowers in expensive l  more

ALBANY, New York, March 16 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges Supreme Court to Uphold Protections for Haitian Immigrants * March 16, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in urging the United States Supreme Court to preserve the legal status of hundreds of thousands of Haitian immigrants, including many who have lived and worked in the Unite  more

DENVER, Colorado, March 16 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Weiser sues OneMain Financial over hidden loan add-ons that inflated borrowers' costs * March 16, 2026 (DENVER) -Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced that Colorado has joined a multistate lawsuit against OneMain Financial, Inc. and related entities, alleging the company engaged in deceptive and unlawful lending practices that saddled consumers with hundreds of  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer, Van Hollen Introduce New Bill to Ensure the Wealthy Pay Their Fair Share of Taxes and Provide Relief for Millions of Working Americans * U.S. Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) today introduced the Working Americans' Tax Cut Act to ensure the wealthiest pay their fair share through a tiered surtax on income above a million dollars. The revenue generated by this surtax will provide much-needed tax  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Board of Visitors to consider 2026-27 tuition and fees at April 14 meeting; virtual public comment opportunity scheduled for April 2 The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors will meet on Tuesday, April 14, at 1:15 p.m. in the Latham Ballroom at The Inn at Virginia Tech, 901 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, to consider tuition and mandatory fees for the 2026-27 (FY27) academic year. In advance of the April board meeting,  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Breaking the cycle: reimagining care coordination for communities too often left behind * Designing healthcare programs for vulnerable individuals has never been just a professional responsibility for me-it's personal. As a mother to a daughter who is also a parent and who has struggled with substance use, I have seen how quickly stigma can compound suffering. I've watched how complic  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, March 16 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Brittany Howell tapped for Postpartum Support Virginia board of directors * Brittany Howell, an associate professor with Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, has been chosen to serve on the board of directors for Postpartum Support Virginia. The Fredericksburg-based nonprofit, which was established in 2009, educates families, providers, and commu  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 17 (TNSrpt) -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release: * * * CFA Institute Calls for Key Changes to Make AGMs Fit For Purpose New report finds concentrated ownership, logistical barriers, and uneven participation are undermining shareholder accountability * Annual General Meetings (AGMs), the most important legally binding forum for shareholder accountability, risk becoming compliance exercises rather  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release: * * * CFTC Chairman Selig Announces Jessica Harris as Director, Division of Data and Chief Data Officer * WASHINGTON -Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig today announced Jessica Harris as director, Division of Data, and chief data officer. "I am pleased to welcome Jess back to the CFTC," Chairman Selig said. "Data is integral to everything we do at the Commission f  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 15 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Combined Parts and Labor Fell in the Fourth Quarter of 2025 * Mar 15, 2026 New Report from TMC and Decisiv Reveals Reversal of Previous Quarterly Trend Washington - A new report from American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council and Decisiv Inc. indicated parts and labor costs fell in the fourth quarter of 2025. After rising in Q3 2  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Richard Hudson Announces New Chief of Staff * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) announced today that Alex (Stepahin) Rosemond will serve as his new Chief of Staff. Rosemond will replace current Chief of Staff Luke Blanchat, who will join the Government Affairs team at Checkmate Government Relations after more than two years leading the team. "Alex   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 17 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Credentialing: Supporting Clinicians, Protecting Patients The evolving role of credentialing in clinician well-being Credentialing plays a critical role in patient safety -- but it can also affect whether clinicians feel safe seeking mental health care. In this episode, leaders from Michigan Medicine and the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation   more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Defending Education has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing its support for proposed regulatory rules concerning nondiscrimination on the basis of disability. This initiative aims to clarify the definitions and applications of disability under federal financial assistance programs. The letter highlights the necessity of the proposed rule, asserting that it restores adherence to the legislative intent behind ant  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 17 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Division of Student Affairs recognized again as a Most Promising Place to Work The industry honor, which relies heavily on employee feedback, highlights career support and more. For the third consecutive year, Virginia Commonwealth University has been named one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs by The Edu Ledger, in collaboration with the ACPA-College Student Educators Inte  more

GALVESTON, Texas, March 16 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Brent Masel receives national lifetime achievement award for brain injury research * The North American Brain Injury Society has named Dr. Brent Masel the 2026 recipient of its NABIS Legends Award. Masel, a clinical professor of neurology at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), is being recognized with the organization's highest honor for his lifetime of achievement in   more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA to Take Over Potomac River Water Quality Sampling Near Interceptor Site * WASHINGTON - Today, as part of the ongoing federal response to the Potomac Interceptor collapse, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will assume responsibility for water quality sampling previously conducted by the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE). EPA will utilize the same locations as the prev  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Epiq Food Hall to Pay $54,000 in EEOC Racial Harassment Suit * Settles federal suit charging that Virgina company subjected black general manager to frequent derogatory comments WASHINGTON - Epiq Food Hall Woodbridge, LLC, which owned and operated a food hall in Woodbridge, Virginia, will pay $54,000 and provide other relief to settle a racial harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Eq  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Paul R. Schmidt, former chief conservation officer for Ducks Unlimited, Palmyra, Virginia, and former assistant director for migratory birds at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, from a March 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Oversight of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act": * * * Chair Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle and members of the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fi  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Expert: Middle East attacks on data centers highlight need for protections By Tonia Moxley In the widening U.S./Israeli conflict with Iran, data centers have become military targets, causing service outages and threatening billions of dollars of investment by U.S. companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Oracle. "Data centers are becoming an essential part of modern infrastructure, and many digital servic  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 16 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections: * * * Hello Team FCPS, Thank you one and all for your work each and every day. I know that tomorrow will likely be challenging, and I appreciate each of you as you extend grace to one another while we navigate the stormy weather forecast. Please know we will continue to monitor the weather and communicate as necessary, together, all things are possible...   more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following letter (No. DA 26-244) on March 16, 2026: * * * To: Todd A. Steiner, Esq., c/o 3 Daughters Media, Inc., Steiner Law Offices, PLC, P.O. Box 751, Woodstock, VA 22664 (sent via email) Kevin J. Youngers, c/o 3 Daughters Media, Inc., Technical Consultant, 3004 70th Ave., Greeley, CO 80634 (sent via email) Re: WMNA-FM, Halifax, VA Facility ID No. 9985 File No. 0000281963 Dear Counsel and Engineer:   more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, March 16 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Florida Wells Fargo Bank Branch Employees to Vote In Election Over Whether to Remove CWA Union Bosses from Workplace * In response to workers' petition, the National Labor Relations Board has scheduled a "decertification" vote to end union affiliation Spring Hill, FL (March 16, 2026) - Employees at Wells Fargo's Spring Hill branch have filed a petition with the N  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 [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

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 16 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Future Ready Conference Connects Students to Careers * More than 1,400 high school students, about 600 of them FCPS students, and nearly 200 industry professionals gathered for the sixth annual Instruction 2 Industry (I2I) Future Ready Conference at the Inova Conference Center in Fairfax. Hosted by Virginia Ed Strategies, the event connects students with representatives from more than 140 local  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support released the following testimony by Diana C. Maurer, director of defense capabilities and management at the Government Accountability Office, from a March 4, 2026, hearing entitled "The Current Readiness of the Joint Force": * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) In November 2024, we found that the Air Force has taken steps to address some challenges in implementing this new process, but it continue  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 16 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces More Than $1.5 Million to Support Revitalization of Virginia's Port Communities * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced $1.53 million through the Port Host Communities Revitalization Fund to renovate buildings in Norfolk and Portsmouth and repair aging infrastructure in Newport News. The investments will help create new spaces for sma  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on March 16, 2026, at hearing on the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act (H.R. 556), Deporting Fraudsters Act (H.R. 1958) and Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act (H.R. 4638): * * * Foxx Opening Remarks on H.R. 1958, H.R. 4638, and H.R. 556 As prepared for delivery: Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order. Without ob  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 17 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Houston Hospitals Surrounded by PETA Message: If You Serve Sausage, Might as Well Throw in a Smoke PETA has a new prescription for hospitals in the Texas Medical Center: Get cancer-causing meat off the menu. The provocative message appears on kiosks in view of Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and Texas Children's Hospital, which serve processed meats such as bacon and sausa  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Requests Sanctuary Politicians Not Release Pedophile from Jail into Virginia Neighborhoods * Angel David Rubio Marin charged with soliciting sexual content from children and was previously charged with two counts of public masturbation WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged an arrest detaine  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 16 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS COALITION URGING SUPREME COURT TO PRESERVE BLOCK OF UNLAWFUL TERMINATION OF TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS PROTECTION FOR HAITIAN NATIONALS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general today in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Miot, et al. v. Trump, et al., opposing the Trump administration's effort  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 17 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America posted the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * Federal Judge Blocks Immunization Schedule Changes, Stays ACIP Member Appointments A coalition of leading medical professional societies and public health organizations today announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts has issued a preliminary injunction to stay Secretary Kennedy's appointments to the Advisory Committee on Immuniza  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * Judiciary Democrats Launch Investigation into DOJ's Retaliatory Prosecution of New York State Attorney General Letitia James Despite Repeat Failed Attempts to Indict AG James, the Department of Justice Continues to Pursue Baseless Charges at the Instruction of President Trump * Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Small Business Majority issued the following statement on March 16, 2026: * * * Lowering RetirePath Participation Threshold Would Help Va. Small Businesses, Employees Statement from Awesta Sarkash, Vice President of State Policy and Advocacy for Small Business Majority, on why small businesses benefit from increased access to a retirement savings program "Virginia lawmakers offered a boost to small businesses struggling to hire and retain talented employees when they   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 16 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Massachusetts Governor's Conference on Travel & Tourism to Spotlight Global Events, MA250 and Industry Growth * Danvers -Tourism and hospitality leaders from across Massachusetts will gather on March 24 and 25 in Danvers for the 2026 Massachusetts Governor's Conference on Travel and Tourism, the state's annual conference focused on strengthening Massachusetts' tourism industry and   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues One Main Financial for Alleged Bait and Switch Lending Scheme Involving Hidden Add-On Products Attorney General Anthony G. Brown's Consumer Protection Division, and 12 other state attorneys general, announced a lawsuit against OneMain Financial, Inc. and related entities (OneMain), alleging that OneMain, a non-prime installment lend  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges Supreme Court to Preserve Block on Trump Administration's Unlawful Termination of Temporary Protected Status Protection for Haitian Nationals Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Miot, et al. v. Trump, et al. in the Supreme Court of the United States, opposing the Trump admin  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Meals on Wheels America has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the proposed 2026 Operational Test in Support of the 2030 Census. The organization emphasized the importance of reliable Census data for understanding the needs of the older population and expressed concern over the current plan's limitations and methodological flaws. The organization asserts that accurate Census data play a critical role in ensuring that all indivi  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 17 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on March 16, 2026: * * * NEW REPORTING: Michael Whatley Knowingly "Championed [A] Convicted Child Sex Predator," "Faces Mounting Questions" New breaking reporting from the Daily Beast confirms that Michael Whatley knowingly appointed a convicted child sex offender, Harvey Lee West, while he was NCGOP Chair. In an interview, West revealed he was "open" with NCGOP leadership about his criminal rec  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, March 17 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Formella Sues OneMain Financial, Seeks Hundreds of Millions in Restitution for Alleged Bait-and-Switch Lending Scheme Involving Hidden Loan Add-Ons Attorney General John M. Formella along with 12 of his fellow state Attorneys General announce a lawsuit against OneMain Financial, Inc. and related entities regarding the installment lender c  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues OneMain Financial for Packing Loans With Add-Ons to Extract Hundreds of Millions in Junk Fees From Consumers Bipartisan Multistate Lawsuit Targets OneMain's Hidden Add-On Products That Drove Up Borrowing Costs and Made Loans Unaffordable * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the D#ivision of Consumer Affairs (DCA) today sued one of   more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Personnel Management opposing proposed changes to suitability action appeals procedures. The letter argues that the proposal would weaken independent oversight and increase the risk of politically influenced employment decisions. NARFE asserts that this proposed shift would undermine the independence of the review process, replacing a body of Senate-confirmed   more

RESTON, Virginia, March 16 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of Secondary School Principals issued the following news release: * * * National Association of Secondary School Principals Expands to Include Elementary School Principals, Rebrands as National Principals Association * New name signals expanded mission to represent elementary, middle, and high school principals under one national voice The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), the nation's l  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) has issued a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing support for proposed amendments to the Catastrophic Act Reporting requirements. In its letter, NASCUS acknowledged the NCUA's efforts to modernize reporting protocols, highlighting several proposed amendments that align with contemporary business practices. These include replacing the previous requirement to notify   more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) regarding its proposed rule that seeks to amend existing suretyship and guaranty regulations. The proposed amendments would remove certain deposit and collateral requirements that have been deemed burdensome for federally insured credit unions (FICUs) as they engage in suretyship and guaranty activities. NASCUS expre  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing support for proposed amendments which addresses the accuracy of advertising and notice of insured status. NASCUS stating that the changes would alleviate unnecessary regulatory burdens on credit unions while maintaining consumer protections. In its comments, NASCUS highlighted the proposal to eliminate prescripti  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism released the following written testimony by Staca Shehan, vice president of the Analytical Services Division at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Alexandria, Virginia, from a March 3, 2026, hearing entitled "Lost and Exploited: Confronting Child Trafficking and the Failure to Protect America's Most Vulnerable": * * * I. Background The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Marsh Madness While players duel it out on the court, we're keeping score of all the ways marsh habitat plays an important role in the protection and restoration work we do for communities, fish, and wildlife. NOAA is taking a court-side look at how we protect and restore marsh habitat to sustain fisheries and support coastal communities. Below, take a look  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 16 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Ocean bacteria team up to break down biodegradable plastic * Biodegradable plastics could help alleviate the plastic waste crisis that is polluting the environment and harming our health. But how long plastics take to degrade and how environmental bacteria work together to break them down is still largely unknown. Understanding how plastics are broken down by microbes could help  more

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, March 16 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Paladins draw No. 15 seed; to play UCONN on Friday * March Madness could have described Timmons Arena on Sunday evening during the Selection Sunday announcement of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Students and fans filled Furman's basketball arena to learn what seed they would be and what city they would travel to, and the celebration around the Paladins' return to the tournament did not disappoin  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * PCU Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124) Sailors Arrive in Boston for Scheduled Port Visit The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124) arrives in Boston for a scheduled port visit, March 13. During the visit, Sailors assigned to the ship will participate in community engagement events and host public tours. PCU Harvey C. Barnum Jr. is scheduled to commission   more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Population Association of America and the Association of Population Centers submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce raising concerns about planned changes to the 2026 operational test for the 2030 decennial census. The organizations argues that reducing the scale of the test and altering its design could weaken preparations for the next national population count. A key issue highlighted in the letter is the Department's decision to reduce  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- President Trump issued the following statement on March 16, 2026, on the birthday of President James Madison: * * * Today, we celebrate the birthday of President James Madison--the Father of our Constitution and intellectual architect of the American Founding, whose wisdom and commitment to the common good breathed life into our Republic 250 years ago. Born on March 16, 1751, in Port Conway, Virginia, Madison was deeply devoted to the pursuit of knowledge. Through his   more

RADFORD, Virginia, March 15 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford University outperforms national retention trends for Pell-eligible students * This is strengthened by SCHEV's Pell Initiative for Virginia grant. Radford University reports major improvements in fall-to-spring retention among Pell-eligible, full-time undergraduate students, significantly exceeding national benchmarks, according to newly released data. These achievements were supported by t  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Subramanyam Leads Bipartisan Group of Members in Support of Scouting America * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Ranking Member of the Military and Foreign Affairs Oversight Subcommittee, led a bipartisan group of members in pushing the Department of Defense (DOD) to continue to support Scouting America. In December, Ranking Member Subramanyam and   more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire introduces Shall Not Be Infringed Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman John McGuire (VA-05) introduced the Shall Not Be Infringed Act to allow people harmed by firearms in gun-free zones to seek compensatory damages from the state or locality in which the incident occurred. "Gun-free zones do not prevent danger, instead they make law-abiding citizens helpless victims," sa  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 16 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * School of Medicine Climbs in National Research Funding Rankings * The School of Medicine's cutting-edge research program has climbed to No. 36 nationally in total funding from the National Institutes of Health, a new analysis from the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research reveals. With more than $203 million in NIH awards in fiscal year 2025, UVA moved up three spots, from 39th  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 17 -- The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education issued the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * Seven slated for induction into Oklahoma CareerTech Hall of Fame The Oklahoma CareerTech Foundation will induct seven people into the Oklahoma Career and Technology Education Hall of Fame in November. This year's inductees are Athena Frank, Donna Metcalf, Virginia Sasser, Billy Scott, Fred Shultz, Eddie Smith and Ron Vandever. The ceremony wi  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following memorandum: * * * State of the States: Governors lay out their visions for lower bills and more clean energy TO: Interested Parties FROM: Bill Holland, VP of State Policy and Advocacy, LCV MEMO: Governors lay out their visions to lower bills, build more clean energy and hold big tech, utilities, and major polluters accountable Over the last month, in state capitals across the country, Gov  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 16 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Students say Oakland campus changed them for the better * Students say Northeastern's Oakland campus changed them into more open-minded versions of themselves Six students recently spoke during "Voices of NU Oakland," a storytelling competition on the theme of what makes Northeastern University's Oakland campus feel like home. by Vickie Jean DeHamer - Contributor March 16, 2026 OAKLAND -When Pr  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Sustainable Forest Supply Chain Collaborative launches The new collaborative connects research, teaching, and Virginia Cooperative Extension to strengthen Virginia's forest sector and support healthy forests, resilient businesses, and future workforce needs. By Max Esterhuizen The College of Natural Resources and Environment has launched the Sustainable Forest Supply Chain Collaborative, a new interdisciplinar  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, March 16 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Transfer of Oak Flat Causes Irreparable Harm, Grave Injustice to Indigenous Peoples, Wildlife Habitat * DENVER -The U.S. Forest Service transfer of 2,422 acres of Chi'chil Bildagoteel, also known as Oak Flat, to Resolution Copper causes irreparable harm to Indigenous Communities, wildlife habitat, and Arizona's water supply. The San Carlos Apache, Yavapai, Hopi,  more

STORRS, Connecticut, March 16 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Helps Sea Scallop Communities Adapt to Ocean Warming * In the coastal waters stretching from Maine to Virginia, Atlantic sea scallops rival lobster as the top shellfish caught in the wild. This delectable mollusk supports one of the most valuable fisheries in the U.S., generating $360 million in revenue annually, and making the U.S. a global leader in wild scallop fishing. A combination of  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution released the following testimony by Amanda Frost, David Lurton Massee Jr. professor of law at the University of Virginia, from a March 10, 2026, hearing entitled "Protecting American Citizenship: Birthright Citizenship for Illegal Aliens and Tourists": * * * Thank you for inviting me to testify regarding the meaning of the Citizenship Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. I am a professor of l  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones on OAG Legislative Achievements of 2026 General Assembly Session Highlights historic legislation that ensures critical worker protections, keeps Virginians safe, protects consumers against corporate bad actors, defends women's access to healthcare, and lowers costs for Virginia families * Attorney General Jay Jones released the following s  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 17 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCUPD 'referees' hit the streets for pedestrian safety Flags, whistles and good-natured lessons will mark the March 17 event on the Monroe Park Campus. By Jake Burns VCU Police are bringing back a fan-favorite initiative to help address a key issue on campus: pedestrian safety. On Tuesday, March 17, VCU Police officers dressed as referees, and sporting whistles and flags, will be out on Virgin  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support released the following testimony by Adm. James W. Kilby, vice chief of naval operations, from a March 4, 2026, hearing entitled "The Current Readiness of the Joint Force": * * * Chairman Sullivan, Ranking Member Hirono, distinguished Members of the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, thank you for the opportunity to testify about the readiness of the United States Navy. On behalf of  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Joins Congressional Amicus Brief Supporting Veterans' Access to Education Benefits * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) joined U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Mark R. Warner (D-Va.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives Rob Wittman (R-Va.-01), Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), Jennifer McClellan (D-Va.-04), John McGuire (R-VA-05), Don Beyer (D-VA-08), Suhas S  more

NEW YORK, March 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Virginia Makes History as General Assembly Sends Landmark Slate of Gun Safety Bills to Governor Spanberger's Desk * More Than 20 Gun Safety Bills Heading to Governor Spanberger's Desk; Five of the Bills Were Led by Former Moms Demand Action Volunteers RICHMOND, VA - As the Virginia legislative session officially came to a close, the Virginia chapters of Moms Demand Action and St  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech Board of Visitors committee to hold virtual meeting The Student Representative Selection Committee of the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors will meet online at 9 a.m Monday, March 30, to interview candidates for the 2026-27 undergraduate and graduate/professional student representatives to the board. The interview and deliberation portions of the virtual meeting will be held in closed session. The p  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 17 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * New study links single-family rental housing to improved student achievement The surge in single-family home rentals from the 2009 Great Recession yielded higher educational outcomes for kids of all ages, a Virginia Tech researcher found. By Alex Kerstetter Single-family rental homes open up opportunities for students of all backgrounds to gain access to better schools. When a family moves across a s  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Pushes Tech Companies to Take Action Against Deepfakes, Maliciously Manipulated Media * WASHINGTON - Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, urged leading social media firms, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) platforms, and media editing software providers to take action against maliciously m  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Statement on Kennedy Center Board Meeting * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), ex officio member of the Board of Trustees of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, released the following statement on today's board meeting: "The John F. Kennedy Center is a national monument, and one of the country's premier arts and cultural institutions. Established by Congress as a Nationa  more

DENVER, Colorado, March 16 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Weiser: Proposed federal EV charger manufacturing rule sets 'impossible' standard * Attorney General Phil Weiser today led a coalition of 20 attorneys general and the governor of Kentucky urging the Federal Highway Administration to withdraw a proposal that would require electric vehicle chargers funded with federal dollars to be made entirely with U.S. components.  "A 100% domestic  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Secures Funding for Virginia Institute of Marine Science's Center of Excellence in Environmental Forecasting * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) presented the Virginia Institute of Marine Science's (VIMS) Center of Excellence in Environmental Forecasting (CoEEF) with $1.6 million to invest in high-performance technology. The funds, submitted through Community Project   more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Urges Naming of Next U.S. Aircraft Carrier USS Yorktown to Mark America's 250th Anniversary * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) sent a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth urging that the next United States Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carrier (CVN-84) be named the USS Yorktown in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American independence. "An aircra  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 17 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * World@VCU: Zehra Sahin Ilkorkor from Turkey 'The international perspectives we bring ... are always valued by both faculty and peers.' World@VCU is a VCU News feature, in partnership with the Global Education Office, that highlights students from around the world who enrich the VCU community. Zehra Sahin Ilkorkor is pursuing a Ph.D. in public policy and administration at the L. Douglas Wilder Sc  more