ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 17 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * AAMVA Attends NHTSA National AV Safety Forum * The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) hosted the National AV Safety Forum at the Department of Transportation (DOT) Headquarters in Washington, DC, on March 10, 2026. Members of AAMVA's Government Affairs team represented the organization and its membership   more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, March 17 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Acclaimed political scientist Francis Fukuyama to speak at Commencement * Political scientist, international relations expert and author Francis Fukuyama will speak at William & Mary's 2026 Commencement ceremony as the university continues its celebration of the Year of Civic Leadership. Fukuyama, best known for his book "The End of History and the Last Man," currently serves as the Olivier Nomellini Seni  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 18 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia issued the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * Georgetown peace scholar detained for speech last year asks appeals court to reaffirm his freedom Georgetown scholar Dr. Badar Khan Suri was at the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals today asking the court to affirm previous lower court rulings that ordered the government to release him on bail. Exactly one year ago today, ICE grabbed Dr. Suri as he came home   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 18 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia issued the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * Religious belief does not give employers license to fire transgender employees Today the ACLU of Virginia argued in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit on behalf of a transgender woman named Ellenor Zinski, whom Liberty University fired in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. "Liberty University made its reason for   more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, March 17 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Additional gifts of $6M take William & Mary Athletics Complex to next level * Just weeks after dedicating the new, state-of-the-art Mackesy Sports Performance Center, William & Mary is announcing an additional $6 million in gifts to further modernize Kaplan Arena and strengthen the broader W&M Athletics Complex. This latest investment continues momentum to elevate both the student-athlete environment and fa  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Alabama Celebrates House Passage of SB167 * Mar 17, 2026 by AFP MONTGOMERY, AL - Americans for Prosperity-Alabama (AFP-AL) celebrated SB167 unanimously passing the Alabama House today, bringing the state one step closer to ending judicial deference. In 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court decision Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo overturned the 40-year old Chevron d  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, March 17 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown joins coalition to protect EV infrastructure investment from federal attempt to freeze buildout * Attorney General Nick Brown joined a coalition of state attorneys general urging the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to withdraw a proposal that would effectively freeze future federal funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure by imposing an unworkable   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 17 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Leads Multistate Opposition To Trump Administration's Attacks On Independent Professional Medical Organizations * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell co-led a coalition of attorneys general in filing amicus briefs in support of the Endocrine Society (ES) and World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), which are be  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 17 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Urges House Passage of Critical Small Business Innovation Program * Arlington, Va. - Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today called on the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, which authorizes the Small Business Innovation Research program -a program that has been   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 18 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * All groan up: UVA expert explains the sounds of middle age By Bryan McKenzie, bkm4s@virginia.edu If you catch yourself making peculiar vocalizations when standing up, bending over or mildly exerting yourself, don't think of it as a sign of age; think of it as an involuntary expression of power. The "middle-aged groan" - the sound somewhere between a grunt and a sigh that folks over 3  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 18 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home issued the following news release: * * * Alliance Statement on the House Energy & Commerce Oversight Hearing on the Role of CMS in Combatting Medicare and Medicaid Fraud The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) supports efforts by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to combat instances of fraud, waste, and abuse in home health, hospice, and Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS). T  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSxrep) -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * Routine Blood Pressure Readings Offer Early Insights on Dementia Risk Measures of vascular aging could inform preventive steps * Measures of blood vessel health derived from routine blood pressure readings may help identify adults at increased risk for dementia, according to research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 17 -- The American Council of the Blind issued the following news: * * * American Council of the Blind Hosts 2026 DC Leadership Conference to Advocate for Key Issues Affecting People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision Alexandria, Va. -- The American Council of the Blind (ACB) hosted more than 225 attendees at its annual D.C. Leadership Conference, where participants took part in educational sessions, engaged with policy experts, and met with members of Congress and th  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 16 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Harnesses AI to Fuel Soldiers' Decision-Making * Artificial intelligence is streamlining decision-making for soldiers and commanders and changing the modern battlefield, two senior Army cyber officials said. "The Army is transforming the way we make decisions. We no longer have stovepipe environments where decisions are made. AI is playing an incredible role   more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 18 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * As Holmes Crosses Finish Line, PETA Confronts Iditarod Sponsors With Videos of Miserable Dogs As musher Jessie Holmes becomes the first to finish the 2026 Iditarod just hours after a four-year-old dog named Charley died on the trail, PETA is calling on the Iditarod's sponsors to cut ties with the race immediately. PETA is sending each sponsor new video footage taken by eyewitnes  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Challenges Another Attempt by Trump Administration to Undermine Guidance from Reputable Scientific Organizations * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of attorneys general in submitting amicus briefs opposing demands from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) seeking documentation on clinical guidance published by the Endocrine S  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 16 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Says Proposed Federal EV Charger Manufacturing Rule Sets 'Impossible' Standard * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of state attorneys general 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. Under current   more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, March 17 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Expresses Support for U.S. Senator Tom Cotton's Rx ACCESS Act * Griffin: 'As an almost 30-year Army officer, my family and I have seen firsthand the anti-competitive ways PBMs manipulate the market and burden servicemembers' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement outlining his support for the Rx ACCESS Act, which was i  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 18 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems to modernize Advanced Defensive System for the U.S. Air Force U-2 reconnaissance aircraft Improved situational awareness and self-protection capabilities for the Dragon Lady * BAE Systems was awarded a contract by Robins Air Force Base in Georgia to support and sustain the AN/ALQ-221 Advanced Defensive System (ADS) for the U.S. Air Force's U-2 Dragon Lady surveillance and reconnaissance aircraf  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 17 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Virginia Third Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region * * * Employment increased in 4 of the 9 largest counties with published data in Virginia from September 2024 to September 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that Loudoun County had the largest over-the-year increase in employmen  more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, March 17 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Boot camp-style program equips veterans for higher ed and beyond * When Ryan Pavel didn't get accepted to his college of choice at 17 years old, a Marine Corps recruiter redirected his life's path. "Instead of licking my wounds and just staying at home, I'm gonna go do something else," Pavel thought at the time. He went on to serve as a linguist and deploy twice to Ira  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 18 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release: * * * CFA Institute Launches Voluntary Inclusion Code in Germany: DWS Becomes First Signatory CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, has launched the voluntary CFA Institute Inclusion Code for the investment profession in Germany, introducing a framework to support organizations in crafting impactful and measurable strategies that  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 17 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Announces Softball Week Five Honors * CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 17, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announces its Week Five Softball Honors for games played March 8 through March 14. The weekly awards recognize top performances in the circle, at the plate, and in the field across the conference. Pitcher of the Week \- Tamarah  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Commissaries to start selling single-use paper and plastic bags on April 6 * FORT LEE, Virginia - Starting April 6, commissaries will start charging a nominal price for each single-use paper or plastic bag. Cost associated with this change is 5 cents for plastic and 10 cents for paper single-use bags. This change will allow the Defense Commissary Agency   more

RESTON, Virginia, March 17 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, posted the following news release: * * * Comscore Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results * RESTON, Va., March 17, 2026 \- Comscore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR), a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. "Our full-y  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton Introduces Bill to Strengthen Access to Care for Active-Duty Military Families * Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 March 17, 2026 Washington, DC -Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) today introduced legislation to strengthen pharmacy access for active-duty military members and their families. The Rx ACCESS Act protects independent pharmacies from unfai  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Courtney Celebrates Revolution Wind First Power Delivery in Speech on House Floor * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, in a speech on the House floor (), Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) celebrated the Revolution Wind offshore wind energy project's first power delivery to New England's energy grid, which occurred on March 13th, 2026. "At a time of tight supply and rising energy costs, adding hundreds of  more

ASHBURN, Virginia, March 17 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * DXC Recognized on Forbes' 2026 List of America's Best Management Consulting Firms * Award highlights DXC's position as a trusted partner for global enterprises modernizing operations and advancing AI adoption *** Original text here: https://dxc.com/newsroom/03172026-dxc-recognized-on-forbes-2026-list-of-americas-best-managem  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * California balcony solar bill sails through key Senate committee EWG applauds step toward affordable, safe and simple solar for renters and apartment dwellers * SACRAMENTO - The Environmental Working Group today praised the California Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee for advancing Senate Bill 868 by a unanimous 12 0 vote. The bill would allow Californians t  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN posts most-watched Champ Week since 2019, up 11% YoY * * Men's college basketball Champ Week Presented by Principal delivered its largest audience since 2019. The 69 games across ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU averaged 641K viewers, up 11% year-over-year. * The ACC Championship game (Virginia vs. Duke) drew 4.1M viewers, up 33% YoY. This is the second most-watched ACC  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 17 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Fayetteville State and Virginia State Enter as Division Champions Ahead of 2026 CIAA Women's Bowling Championship * CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 17, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) prepares to crown its next champion as teams head to Mechanicsville, Virginia for the 2026 CIAA Women's Bowling Championship, set for March 20 throug  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, March 17 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Federal Protections Will Support Continued Growth in Eastern Migratory Monarch Butterfly * WASHINGTON, D.C. -World Wildlife Fund-Mexico's annual survey of Eastern migratory monarch butterflies overwintering in south-central Mexico shows an estimated occupation of 7.24 acres of forest during the 2025-26 winter. This is a 64 percent increase from the previously re  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 16 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason establishes C5I Center Korea: Leading the AI-driven defense transformation * New C51 center will spearhead South Korea's defense AI transformation and bolster the Republic of Korea-U.S. tech alliance. It began in 1989 with a small but ambitious research center founded by Harry L. Van Trees at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. A West Point valedictorian and former principal deput  more

NEW YORK, March 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Georgetown Peace Scholar Detained for Speech Last Year Asks Appeals Court to Reaffirm His Freedom * RICHMOND, Va. - Georgetown scholar Dr. Badar Khan Suri was at the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals today asking the court to affirm previ  more

NEW YORK, March 18 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * Georgetown Peace Scholar Detained for Speech Last Year Asks Appeals Court to Reaffirm His Freedom Dr. Suri's hearing in the Fourth Circuit comes exactly one year after he was taken by ICE for exercising his First Amendment rights * Georgetown scholar Dr. Badar Khan Suri was at the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals today asking the court to affirm previous lower court rulings t  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Graduate student Shehryar Khan advances machine learning research Through his University Libraries graduate assistantship, Khan explores how machine learning methods can be applied to patent data, creating new opportunities to understand innovation trends and research impact. * When Shehryar Khan was exploring graduate programs in computer science, Virginia Tech quickly rose to the top of his list. "I earned m  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $2.5 Million ARPA-E Award to Virginia Tech Project * The U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) has launched a $35 million campaign to triple U.S. transmission capacity. As part of the campaign, ARPA-E awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $2.5 million award. The funding will support design development of a novel power   more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Elfreth Bill to Tackle Invasive Blue Catfish in the Chesapeake Bay * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (D-MD-03) and Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01), Co-Chairs of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force and leaders on the House Natural Resources Committee, secured House passage of the Mitigation Action and Waterman Support (MAWS) Act after the bill unanimously pas  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 17 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AIA's Eric Fanning Talks Aerospace and Defense Industrial Base with NewsNation's Hena Doba * Arlington, Va. - In case you missed it, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning joined NewsNation Live with Connell McShane to discuss the interconnected nature of the non-defense and defense aerospace industrial bases amid the ongoi  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * It's NARFE-PAC Month: Your Voice, Your Future * Why PAC Month Matters NARFE-PAC Month is our opportunity to come together and refill the engine that drives NARFE's political influence. When we show up for candidates who understand what federal service means, those candidates show up for us. The battles over Windfall El  more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, March 18 -- Liberty University issued the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * Israeli Ambassador champions Judeo-Christian values, addresses ongoing conflict in Middle East during Center for Israel summit Liberty University hosted its inaugural Center for Israel Annual Gala and Summit last week, highlighting the university's strong historical connection with Israel and emphasizing the center's support for Israel in ongoing conflict. Liberty launched the Cente  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 18 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Opposition to Trump Administration's Attacks on Independent Professional Medical Organizations Trump Administration's Attempt to Intimidate Medical Organizations with Baseless Investigations Undermines Public Health * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing two amicus briefs  more

BELLEVUE, Washington, March 17 [Category: Sociological] -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, posted the following statements: * * * Virginia Will Become Stronger, Healthier by Adopting Paid Leave. What a Difference an Election Makes! * Statement from leaders of MomsRising, the online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, on the Virginia state legislature passing a paid family  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 17 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on March 15, 2026: * * * Motto by Hilton to Debut in Australia with Sydney CBD Property Arrival of Motto by Hilton Sydney City Centre marks expansion of Lifestyle portfolio in Australia * SYDNEY -- Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has today announced the debut of Motto by Hilton in Australia with the signing of Motto by Hilton Sydney City Centre. Motto is a lifestyle brand that is connected, culturally fluent, and a  more

LAUREL, Maryland, March 17 [Category: Science] -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory posted the following news release: * * * NASA's Parker Solar Probe Makes a Model Debut at National Air and Space Museum * A replica of the spacecraft at the center of the groundbreaking, award-winning NASA mission that "touched the Sun" is now on public display. A full-scale model of Parker Solar Probe -the history-making spacecraft designed, built, operated, and managed at the Johns H  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 17 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * New AIA and PwC Report: U.S. Space Supply Chain Approaching Inflection Point as Demand Surges * Arlington, Va. - The U.S. space sector is expanding at unprecedented speed, but the supply chain supporting it is struggling to keep up. A new analysis released today by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) U.S. finds that the U  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, March 17 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * New Center of Excellence in Environmental Forecasting advances coastal resilience efforts * The following story originally appeared on the website for William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS. - Ed. A new Center of Excellence in Environmental Forecasting (CEEF) has been established at William & Mary's Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & VIMS. The Center will turn long-term datasets, environmental se  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * New Four-Part Series SHARED PLANET Premieres Wednesdays, April 29-May 20, 2026 on PBS and PBS.org * ARLINGTON, VA; March 17, 2026 - With stunning cinematography, SHARED PLANET features inspiring stories of people and wildlife flourishing together, celebrating the unique benefits of making room for nature. In an age of serious environmental challenges, this four-part global series offers a look   more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, March 17 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * New Legislation Protects Some Indigenous Sites, Wildlife at Oak Flat * DENVER -New legislation will help protect some Indigenous sites and wildlife habitat in Chi'chil Bildagoteel, also known as Oak Flat, from the negative impacts of copper mining. The proposal, which follows the transfer of 2,422 acres of land in the region to a private mining company, would ba  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, March 16 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * Oklahoma Meteorologist Leads Global Hunt for Extreme Winter Weather * For Steven Cavallo, a professor in the School of Meteorology at the University of Oklahoma, the winter storm of January 2026 was one that, quite literally, got away. Days before thick layers of ice and snow blanketed the Southern United States from Texas to Virginia on January 24-25, Cavallo was high above Canada's Hudson Bay, colle  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 17 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Paper: Food Safety Soldiers Critical in Future Fight * Ensuring soldiers have safe, reliable food is essential to sustaining large-scale combat operations and multidomain operations, according to a new paper published by the Association of the U.S. Army. "Senior leaders recognize that readiness is more than numbers on a slide-it is the health, trust and adaptabili  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Public Safety Leaders Back Bill to Crack Down on Cargo Theft * Today, members of the American Trucking Associations' Law Enforcement Advisory Board wrote to leaders of the House as well as the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee to urge them to swiftly pass legislation to address skyrocketing cases of cargo theft.  LEAB is compose  more

RADFORD, Virginia, March 17 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford students become national parks explorers, researchers over spring break trek to western U.S. * It's difficult to put into words, Ava Gorski said, reflecting on the gorgeous natural-world beauty she experienced over spring break. Still, she tried articulating what she witnessed over the weeklong academic journey out west. "The landscapes were breathtaking," said the senior geology and chemis  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Small AI Businesses * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) and Jay Obernolte (R-CA) have introduced the bipartisan Small AI Innovators Empowerment Act. The bill would allow for support to small AI businesses so they can compete in this emerging market and create jobs. "The future of AI will be shaped not just b  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * REPORT: Virginians Losing Jobs Thanks to Jen Kiggans' Economy * "Jen Kiggans...has supported policies that have contributed to the spike in unemployment." New reporting today from the Virginia Independent reveals that Virginia Beach has been hit hard by Congresswoman Jen Kiggans' policies. The Independent notes : "Kiggans, a Republican representing the congressional district t  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 18 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * Representative Smucker Named Taxpayer Defender of the Month by National Taxpayers Union National Taxpayers Union (NTU) on Tuesday named U.S. Representative Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) Taxpayer Defender of the Month for his work on solutions to reduce the national debt. Rep. Smucker's Debt Solution and Accountability Act would establish reporting requirements for the Department o  more

HERNDON, Virginia, March 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Leadership Conference Key Takeaways * The 2026 Leadership Conference was a success, beginning with a warm Texas welcome on the evening of Tuesday, March 10. Attendees had the opportunity to connect in a relaxed setting through several creative activities, including a vintage record tie-dye station-where participants spun paint onto vinyl to create a unique souvenir, and a  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins Lawsuit Against OneMain Financial, Inc. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a bipartisan group of 13 Attorneys General in suing OneMain Financial, Inc. for illegally misleading its customers and trapping tens of thousands of borrowers in expensive loans with hidden costs. "This company packs its loans with o  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 23-cv-23704-JEM; S.D. Fla. filed on Sept. 28, 2023): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Bin Hao and Qidian, LLC, No. 23 cv 23704 JEM (S.D. Fla. filed on Sept. 28, 2023) On March 5, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida entered a final judgment as to defendant Bin Hao in the SEC's civil enforcement action against Hao and his company, Qidian LLC. Acc  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Ten from JBSA among Air Force Medical Service 2025 award winners * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - The Air Force Surgeon General is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Air Force Medical Service Annual Awards. The awards include both individual and team awards. There are 10 recipients from Joint Base San Antonio. The nominations submitted reflect the ex  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Democrats Put Political Games Above Public Safety, National Security * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, today is day 32 of Democrats' shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. "On Thursda  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * TMC Honors Four with Silver Spark Plug * Council Recognizes Outstanding Contribution to Industry with Highest Award  Nashville - Today, American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council honored four professionals with its highest honor -the Silver Spark Plug -at the opening of TMC's 2026 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * TMC Opens 2026 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition * Mar 17, 2026 Event Features Dozens of Technical Sessions and Premier Trade Show Nashville - Today, American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council opened TMC's 2026 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition here at the Music City Center. "The TMC Annual  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 17 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * UCS Files Requests to Make Proposals Public on How to Restructure National Center for Atmospheric Research * The information requests were necessary, according to UCS, because a spokesperson for NSF said recent proposals and comments about the future management of NCAR received by the agency would not be made public. Those submissions were made in response   more

ATHENS, Georgia, March 17 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA's newest Regents' Professors to deliver 2026 Charter Lecture Internationally recognized scholars in digital technology and atmospheric sciences to speak March 25 By Lily Ding Elena Karahanna and J. Marshall Shepherd, two recently named Regents' Professors at the University of Georgia, will share insights from their groundbreaking research at the 2026 Charter Lecture on March 25. The lecture begins at  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 18 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * UK based engineers rapidly developing new way of tackling drone threats A team of UK based engineers is developing a new way of eliminating hostile drones. The project is being funded and run by the country's largest defence company, BAE Systems, which is leveraging its long-standing software expertise to create a cost-effective new system in just months, to address the growing threat posed to key civilian a  more

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, March 17 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Men's Basketball Advances to NCAA Quarterfinals The University of Mary Washington men's basketball team has advanced to the NCAA Division III Tournament Quarterfinals. The team will take on the University of Chicago on Thursday, March 19, at 9 p.m. ET at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The winner will face either Trinity College (Connecticut) or Tufts Un  more

HERNDON, Virginia, March 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * United States Establishes Agreement On Reciprocal Trade With Ecuador * On Friday, March 13, President Trump announced a new Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with Ecuador. Under the agreement, the United States will grant Most Favored Nation ("MFN") tariff treatment to certain qualifying goods listed in Schedule 2 of the Agreement in exchange for Ecuador's removal of vario  more

RADFORD, Virginia, March 17 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * University analytics center rebrands and relaunches to help illuminate its field * As the world presses onward into a realm of new technologies and advanced artificial intelligence, humankind's ability to skillfully analyze systems - and, more specifically, the ways in which those systems can succeed or fail - has taken on an even enhanced significance. Radford University's Center for Applied Analyti  more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, March 18 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news on March 16, 2026: * * * University of Lynchburg's Center for Career Engagement Opportunities launches new career networking program The University of Lynchburg's Center for Career Engagement Opportunities is seeking participants for a new program called Career Champions, which will "connect students with professionals who may provide guidance on occupational information, industry trends, job search strateg  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia posted the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * Uruguayan fugitive arrives in the United States to face charges of laundering proceeds of his drug-trafficking organization An alleged cocaine trafficker from Uruguay made an initial appearance in federal court in Alexandria today on charges relating to his alleged role in a money laundering conspiracy. As alleged in court documents  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Sues OneMain Financial for an Alleged Lending Scheme Involving Hidden Add-On Products 13 States Seek Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Restitution, Penalties, and Ask the Court to End the Unlawful Conduct * Attorney General Jay Jones and 12 other state Attorneys General announced a lawsuit against OneMain Financial, Inc. and related entities   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 17 [Category: Medical] -- VCU Health, an academic medical center on the forefront of health care, providing patients with treatments and medical technology available, issued the following news release: * * * VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is first-in-market to offer brachytherapy brain tumor surgery * By Bill Potter The neurosurgical oncology team at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center recently debuted a first-in-market tile-based brachytherapy to treat  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration issued the following information collection: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the inf  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 18 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Billions in March Madness betting pool is fodder for Brendan Dwyer's research Professor's latest findings confirm growing concern over younger sports bettors, whose impulsiveness makes them more likely to make irrational betting decisions fueled by overconfidence. * Brendan Dwyer, Ph.D., has spent his career studying sport consumer behavior and with the recent legalization of sports betting, he  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Demands Answers on $10 Billion TikTok Deal * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressing serious concerns about the reported $10 billion payment to the Treasury as part of the Trump administration-brokered sale of TikTok's U.S. operations. In his letter, Warner wrote  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Responds to NCTC Director Kent Resigning Over Trump's War of Choice * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement: " Joe Kent's record is deeply troubling, and in my view he never should have been confirmed to lead the National Counterterrorism Center. I strongly disagree with many of the positio  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Statement on Fire Aboard U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement: "I am grateful that all sailors aboard the U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford are reported safe, and that their hard work and training allowed them to control this fire. But the Ford and its crew have been pushed to   more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Sanchez Introduce Bicameral Bill to Strengthen Hospice Care for Patients, Protect Against Fraud * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and U.S. Rep. Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) today introduced the Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement ( Hospice CARE) Act to modernize the Medicare hospice benefit, protect patients and taxpayers from fraud, and expand access to essenti  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Whistleblower Claims DOGE Agent Uploaded Major SSA Databases to Thumb Drive * Last week, a new development arose in the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) data breach investigation. Congressmembers investigating the situation received a whistleblower claim from a former DO  more

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, March 18 -- William and Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * Center of Excellence in Environmental Forecasting advances coastal resilience efforts A new Center of Excellence in Environmental Forecasting (CEEF) has been established at William & Mary's Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & VIMS. The Center will turn long-term datasets, environmental sensors and advanced computer modeling into user-friendly forecasting to  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman, Elfreth's MAWS Act Passes House of Representatives * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) and Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth's (MD-03) Mitigation Action & Watermen Support (MAWS) Act of 2026 was passed by a vote of 320-66 in the U.S. House of Representatives. This bipartisan legislation will combat the invasive blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay. The MAWS Act of 202  more