CHICAGO, Illinois, March 18 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * 'Dangerous' bill inviting government censorship passes House committee * Washington - In response to the March 17 Committee on Education and Workforce hearing, American Library Association President Sam Helmick issued the following statement on H.R. 7661, a bill that threatens funding promised by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 from any school that  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Commends Advancement of Bill to Raise CON Threshold and Expand Healthcare Access * Mar 18, 2026 by AFP Augusta, Maine - Americans for Prosperity (AFP) applauds the House and Senate for passing L.D 1890, an amendment that will increase the Certificate of Need (CON) threshold for new healthcare facilities to $7.5 million. Current law requires a Certificate of Need f  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MI Welcomes Vice President Vance to Auburn Hills for Manufacturing Facility Visit LANSING, MI - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) welcomed Vice President J.D. Vance to Auburn Hill, Michigan as part of the Trump administration's efforts to revitalize American manufacturing, lower costs, and create more opportunity for Michigan's families, workers, and   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Utah Announces Second Wave of State Legislative Endorsements * Mar 18, 2026 by AFP SALT LAKE CITY, UT - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) announced its endorsement of seven candidates for the state Senate and House of Representatives ahead of the primary election on June 23 and the rollout of grassroots activities across their districts. Kevin Greene  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45951) on March 4, 2026, entitled "Apportionment and Redistricting Process for the U.S. House of Representatives:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Redistricting Process/26 Congressional redistricting involves creating or redrawing geographic boundaries for U.S. House districts within a state. Redistricting procedures are largely determined by state law and vary across states, but states  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 19 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Urges Congress to Pass Legislation Requiring Tariff Refunds Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 17 other attorneys general in urging Congress to pass legislation that would require the government to provide swift refunds for extra costs paid by businesses and consumers due to President Trump's illegal tariffs. On February 20,   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 18 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Applauds House Committee Passage of Dalilah's Law * Washington - Today, the American Trucking Associations thanked members of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee for advancing Dalilah's Law, which would strengthen CDL requirements as well as ensure truck drivers are properly trained and meet safety standards.  ATA endorsed the bill when  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 18 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Fix Trump's Tariff Mess, Refund Americans * Americans were hurt by the President's illegal actions; they should not be hurt by a clunky refund process OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in sending a letter calling on Congress to take legislative action regarding President Trum  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 17 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark 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 Charity Clark today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing amicus briefs in support of the Endo  more

ALBANY, New York, March 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Pass Legislation Requiring Tariff Refunds * March 18, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 17 other attorneys general in urging Congress to pass legislation that would require the government to provide swift refunds for extra costs paid by businesses and consumers due to President Trump's il  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 18 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTACKS ON INDEPENDENT EXPERT PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS * Trump Administration's Attempt to Intimidate Professional Organizations with Baseless Investigations Undermines Public Health Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell to co-lead a coalition of attorneys general fili  more

SALEM, Oregon, March 18 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Calls on Congress to Pass Legislation Requiring Tariff Refunds * Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 17 other attorneys general today urged Congress to pass legislation that would require the government to provide swift refunds for extra costs paid by businesses and consumers due to President Trump's illegal tariffs. On February 20, the Supreme Court  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 18 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Calls on Congress to Pass Legislation Requiring Tariff Refunds * (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 17 other attorneys general in urging Congress to pass legislation that would require the government to provide swift refunds for extra costs paid by businesses and consumers due to President Trump's illegal tariffs. O  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 17 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Bill to Launch New Market for Chesapeake Blue Catfish Passes House * In another step to address threats from invasive blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay, the House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation today that will help watermen catch and sell more Chesapeake blue catfish. The Mitigation Action & Watermen Support (MAWS) Act, co-sponsored by Reps. Sarah Elfreth of Maryland a  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- BlueGreen Alliance, a coalition of labor unions and environmental organizations, issued the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * Virginia Legislature Passes Critical Heat Protection Standards for Workers Across the Commonwealth Virginia legislators voted late on Friday to create heat protection standards for workers in the Commonwealth. Advocates said the passage of HB 1092--sponsored by Delegate Phil Hernandez--and SB 288--sponsored by Senator Lashrecse Air  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker and "Senate Six" "Declare War on Iran War" * WASHINGTON, D.C. -In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and six of his Democratic colleagues are " on the war powers warpath " in response to President Trump's reckless and unconstitutional war on Iran, readying a "volley of war powers resolutions," and " threatening to use every procedural tool at their disposal " in order to e  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 18 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Building Strong Partnerships that Make a Difference to Women in the Industry * Mar 18, 2026WIM Members with Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling It was the summer of 2023 when conversations about launching a women's council at ATA began to gain momentum. Member companies had been asking for a dedicated space for women for several years, and during AT  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSLrpt) -- Unlocking AGMs: From Votes to Voice in Asia-Pacific: The Importance of Stewardship, Engagement, and Corporate Governance in Delivering Shareholder Returns and Driving Value Creation - A report from CFA Institute, Charlottesville, Virginia - March 2026 (73 pages) * * * The CFA Institute issued a report examining how digital technologies are reshaping shareholder meetings and corporate governance practices. The report analyses the shift toward virtual and hybrid  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Third Hearing in Series to Improve Health Care Affordability for All Americans Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing titled Lowering Health Car  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 19 -- The Chesapeake Bay Program issued the following commentary on March 17, 2026, by Director of Communications Rachel Felver: * * * Inviting everyone to the table to restore the Chesapeake Bay The Executive Director of the Chesapeake Bay Commission on leadership, lifting others up and partnerships that enable progress * I'm on a phone call with Anna Killius, executive director of the Chesapeake Bay Commission, when she shares her simple--yet ironclad--tip for s  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, posted the following news release: * * * Committee Republicans Advance Partisan Bills, Fail to Address American Families' Rising Costs Today, Committee Republicans advanced several bills out of committee that Democrats warned prioritize partisan messaging and culture-war issues over substantive solutions for students and families. "This Committee is uniquely positioned to   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Questions Trump Admin on Iran, Effects of Democrats' DHS Shutdown on Counterterrorism * WASHINGTON - Today during the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Open Hearing on Worldwide Threats, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed with Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director John Ratcliffe and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel the national security threats posed by Iran's  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 19 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release: * * * CTA Honors Top U.S. Tech Policymakers and Industry Innovators at 2026 Digital Patriots Dinner White House Science & Technology Advisor Michael Kratsios, Sen. Rand Paul, Reps. Ted Lieu and Jay Obernolte, Former Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime & Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian to receive awards. * The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R) will honor a powerful group  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 19 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * The Diplomat Beach Resort Debuts The Verandah Social Club, Ushering in its Signia by Hilton Transformation The Verandah Social Club is an adults only beach club designed for elevated lounging, poolside luxury and uninterrupted ocean views * The Diplomat Beach Resort announces the debut of The Verandah Social Club, the resort's adult-only oceanfront pool and lounge experience - crafted for both g  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Defense Inspector General issued the following report (No. D2026-D000AH-0025.000) on Jan. 26, 2026 entitled "Project Announcement: Audit of the Missile Defense Agency`s Management of the Standard Missile-3 Block IIA Program." Here are excerpts: * * * The purpose of this memorandum is to notify you that we are initiating the subject audit. The objective of this audit is to assess the effectiveness of the Missile Defense Agency`s management and acquisition   more

WASHINGTON, March 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Defense Inspector General issued the following report (No. D2026-D000AT-0059.000) on Feb. 4, 2026 entitled "Project Announcement: Audit of the USS Boise Submarine Overhaul Contract." Here are excerpts: * * * The purpose of this memorandum is to notify you that we are initiating the subject audit. The objective of this audit is to assess the effectiveness of the Naval Sea Systems Command's management of the USS Boise overhaul contract. We may revise the ob  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, March 18 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Energy Bills Relief Act Would Lower Household Energy Costs, Expand Clean Energy Access, Strengthen Grid Reliability * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Legislation introduced by U.S. Representatives. Sean Casten (D-Ill.) and Mike Levin (D-Calif.) will help lower energy bills for families while accelerating investments in clean energy and a more reliable electric grid. The Ener  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * California paraquat spill underscores urgent need for nationwide ban As more than a dozen states weigh action, EWG says the dangerous herbicide has no place in U.S. communities * The Environmental Working Group today renewed its call for a total ban on paraquat following a dangerous spill of the herbicide in Siskiyou County, Calif. The incident triggered shelter-in-place orde  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 18 [Category: Health Care] -- G.E. HealthCare posted the following news release: * * * GE HealthCare, Springbok Analytics collaborate on MRI-based muscle analysis for sports medicine and human performance applications * * GE HealthCare and Springbok Analytics collaboration project aims to improve MRI workflows for streamlined assessment of the human musculoskeletal system * Collaboration will leverage GE HealthCare's innovative MRI technology and Springbok Analytic  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 19 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * GFA, Hilton Announce Waldorf Astoria Residences Guadalajara, First Standalone Branded Residences in Mexico and the Caribbean and Latin America Mexican firm Grupo Imobiliario GFA, internationally recognized for setting new standards in high-end real estate development, and global hospitality leader Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announces the signing of Waldorf Astoria Residences Guadal  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 19 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Governor announces VCU Board of Visitors appointments The three new members have connections to the university's academic and medical enterprises. By Mike Porter Gov. Abigail Spanberger today appointed three new members to the Virginia Commonwealth University Board of Visitors. The new board members are: * Heidi Schlicher Cook of Chesterfield, senior vice president, Old Dominion Public Affai  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 18 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces Board Appointments * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced board appointments. "When I think about the more than 100 Virginians we've appointed to boards and commissions in just 60 days, I think about what they represent -wide-ranging professional experience, an unwavering commitment to their communities, and a willingness to serve   more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Health Subcommittee Scrutinizes Patient Affordability, Competition, and Access Across the U.S. Provider Landscape Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, led a hearing titled Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: An Examination of the U.S. Provider Landscape. Du  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: USPS Must Increase Revenue and Reduce Costs to Stay Afloat Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing on "Oversight of the U.S. Postal Service: The Financial Future Under Postmaster General Steiner." During the hearing, members examined the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) trouble  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 [Category: Political] -- Heritage Action for America posted the following news release: * * * Heritage Action Opposes Virginia Partisan Gerrymandering Referendum, Urges Virginians to Vote NO * Washington, D.C. -Heritage Action today announced its opposition to Virginia's redistricting referendum currently before voters, warning that the proposed constitutional amendment would enable a partisan gerrymander designed to rob Virginians of fair representation in Congress. E  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Thomas Keane, assistant secretary for technology policy and national coordinator for health information technology at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, from a March 5, 2026, hearing entitled "Transforming Health Care with Data: Improving Patient Outcomes Through Next-Generation Care": * * * Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and distinguished Members of   more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following remarks at a news conference on March 18, 2026: * * * DeLauro Remarks on Homeland Security Discharge Petition During a press conference at the House steps on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro gave the following remarks, regarding her bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, and the discharge petitio  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer, Elfreth, Wittman Lead House Passage of Bill to Tackle Invasive Blue Catfish in the Chesapeake Bay * WASHINGTON, DC \- Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) and Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) to recognize the House passage of the Mitigation Action and Waterman Support (MAWS) Act (). () This legislation, which was introduced last July, woul  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 18 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Hunter Trivette Named as the 2027 Region 7 Teacher of the Year * Virginia Department of Education announced today that Hunter Trivette, an educator at Oak Point Elementary School, has been named the 2027 Region 7 Teacher of the Year, recognizing his dedication to student engagement and innovative instruction. Trivette is known for inspiring students through creative lessons that ma  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 18 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Inside George Mason's first VR art classroom, students build new worlds * When students step into AVT 496 Intro to VR for the Artist, they're not just walking into another studio course-they're entering entirely new worlds of their own making. George Mason University's School of Art launched the course this spring, marking its first-ever deep dive into virtual reality (VR) as an artistic medium. Taught   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 19 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Jacksonville, North Carolina City Council Repeals Ordinance Preventing Food Truck Operations But Still Faces Legal Claims From Vendors Last night, the Jacksonville, North Carolina City Council unanimously voted to repeal three uniquely harsh and restrictive provisions of its food truck ordinance. Under Jacksonville's burdensome zoning rules, food trucks were effectively banned  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Pharmacy Access for Active-Duty Servicemembers & Their Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, (D-VA) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced the Rx Access, Choice, Cost Equity, and Supply Stability (Rx ACCESS) Act, legislation to enhance pharmacy access for  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Duckworth, Olszewski, & Titus Introduce Legislation to Strengthen International Disability Rights and Support Accommodations for State Department Staff * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Representatives Johnny Olszewski (D-MD-02) and Dina Titus (D-NV-01) introduced the State Department Disability Policy and Accommodations Act, bicamer  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 19 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Mars Canada invests $180 million CAD to strengthen manufacturing, innovation and workplaces across Ontario Strategic upgrades across Mars facilities expand production capacity, drive sustainability, and modernize operations for the future of Canadian manufacturing * The $180 million (CAD) investment is distributed across the company's four Ontari  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 19 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Calls on Congress to Pass Legislation Requiring Tariff Refunds Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 11 other attorneys general in urging Congress to pass legislation that would require the government to provide swift refunds for extra costs paid by businesses and consumers due to President Trump's unlawful tariff  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news: * * * National Academy of Medicine Announces 26 New Change Maker Accelerators to Advance Health Workforce Well-Being * The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience today announced the selection of 26 organizations to participate in the second cohort of the Change Maker Accelerators, a yearlong program designed to help health organizations implement and mea  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, March 18 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * National Right to Work Foundation Issues Legal Notice to Greeley JBS Meatpacking Employees Affected by UFCW Strike Order * Notice reminds workers wishing to return to work that they must resign their union memberships to avoid potentially ruinous strike fines Greeley, CO (March 18, 2026) - Today, the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation issued a special   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 18 (TNSrep) -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Releases Q4 2025 State-level Credit Union Data Report * Alexandria, VA (March 18, 2026) -The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) today released its fourth quarter state-level credit union data report for 2025. Report findings indicate that for federally insured credit unions, assets increased by 3.3 percent at the median over the year ending in the fourth   more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, March 17 -- Oregon State University posted the following news release: * * * New ice core studies expand histories of greenhouse gases and ocean temperature to 3 million years New analyses of ancient ice from Antarctica and the air contained inside it are extending the history of Earth's climate records and expanding researchers' understanding of how the planet has changed over the last 3 million years. The findings, published this week in two papers in the journal Nature,  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 18 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * New Study Identifies Simple, Scalable River Strategy to Boost Habitat Resilience in the West * As ongoing drought and heightened water demand continue to put pressure on Western rivers, new research by The Nature Conservancy points to a straightforward solution: give rivers more room to move and sustain low flows. A decade-long ecological study of the Gila River found that secon  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Republicans' Future Is in the Hands of the Latino Voters They Betrayed * Punchbowl News : "Swing districts with large Latino populations in Texas, Florida, Arizona and California will determine control of the House" New reporting shows Republicans are terrified of their dwindling support from Latino voters. And they should be - House Republicans have voted to cut health ca  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 19 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Drummond sues OneMain Financial for alleged bait and switch lending scheme Attorney General Genter Drummond and 12 other state attorneys general have announced a lawsuit against OneMain Financial, Inc. and related entities alleging that the installment lender charged consumers nationwide hundreds of millions of dollars in hidden fees and interest. With 19  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, March 18 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Over 100 Windstream North Carolina Employees Vote to Free Themselves of Unwanted CWA Union * Workers across 12 North Carolina locations officially free from CWA officials' 'representation' North Carolina (March 18, 2026) - Employees of telecommunications provider Windstream North Carolina LLC have successfully voted Communications Workers of America (CWA) union off  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 18 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Patriots advocate for George Mason at Mason Lobbies event in Richmond * Eighty-one energetic Patriots traveled to Richmond on March 5 for Mason Lobbies, where George Mason University President Gregory Washington joined House Majority Leader Charniele Herring, BA Economics '93, and Senator Saddam Salim, BS Public Administration '12, MPA '15, in welcoming students to the General Assembly for a whirlwind day  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State engineers on multiple major projects funded by federal health agency * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State has been named as a sub-awardee on four teams selected for funding by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). Three of the projects are funded through the ARPA-H Building Resilient Environments for Air and Total Health (BREATHE) program and aim to enhance   more

TACOMA, Washington, March 18 -- The University of Puget Sound posted the following news: * * * Puget Sound Professor Earns National Recognition for Occupational Therapy Research * The American Occupational Therapy Foundation has named University of Puget Sound Prof. Renee Watling as the recipient of the 2026 Virginia Scardina Award of Excellence. The award recognizes clinicians who advance theory in brain-behavior relationships. Watling, professor and chair of the School of Occupational The  more

RADFORD, Virginia, March 18 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * In Memoriam: Sandra C. "Sandy" Davis * Radford University mourns the passing of Sandra C. "Sandy" Davis, a visionary entrepreneur, civic leader and transformational philanthropist whose generosity expanded opportunities for students and strengthened the cultural, academic and athletic life of the university. Born in 1946 in Radford to Thornton William and Senora Harmon Caldwell, Davis inherited her w  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Scott Frustrated Republicans Prioritizing Messaging Bills Over Lowering Costs Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee markup of H.R.7894, 7890,7892, 7891, 7893, 7661, and 6084. "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. "Mr. Chairman, hardwor  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, March 18 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Research goal: Noninvasive therapy for chronic pain * Chronic pain is a major public health challenge. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 4 adults experienced chronic pain in 2023. Of those, almost one in 10 had pain severe enough to limit them in life or work. Gabriel Isaac, a neuroscience doctoral student conducting research at the Fralin Biomedical Re  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Research goal: Noninvasive therapy for chronic pain Gabriel Isaac was awarded a fellowship to support his doctoral research toward putting low-intensity focused ultrasound into clinical practice. By Leigh Anne Kelley Chronic pain is a major public health challenge. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 4 adults experienced chronic pain in 2023. Of those, almost one in 10 had pain severe enough to  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 17 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Reynolds: Lasting legacy of military medicine innovation and rapid mobilization for war * When service members undergo readiness processing at Reynolds Army Health Clinic at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, they move through a system built to keep the force prepared -the same priority that defined the career of Maj. Gen. Charles Reynolds. The decorated doctor and soldier, with a military career spanning four d  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 18 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Confirms Openness of Transparent Mode for OSDP Standard * SIA and HID have collaborated to ensure the secure communication configuration for SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol is available to all. SILVER SPRING, Md.-The Security Industry Association (SIA) has confirmed that, going forward, the SIA Open Supervised Device P  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 18 [Category: Construction] (TNSbrep) -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Soaring Fuel And Metals Costs Send Prices Higher For Construction Materials In February; Iran War Makes Further Increases Likely * Construction Association Officials Warn Rising Metals and Fuel Costs Could Put Additional Pressure on Project Budgets; Impact on Project Delays and Costs Depends on Extent of Damage and War's Duration The produce  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * This Spring, PBS Celebrates the Earth with Compelling Stories and Transformative Insights * ARLINGTON, VA; March 18, 2026 -This April, PBS invites viewers to celebrate Earth Month with a curated line-up of programming. April's slate of broadcast, digital, and streaming programming features global stories and centers leading scientific voices. Feel caution and hope with OUR NEW WORLD, follow the  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 19 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * UVA research leads to new lifeline for leukemia patients By Whitelaw Reid After repeated unsuccessful cancer treatments, even the strongest patients can lose hope. But former University of Virginia School of Medicine assistant professors Tomasz Cierpicki and Jolanta Grembecka are working to restore hope for people facing the deadliest form of blood cancer. In November, the U.S. Food a  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 19 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Calls on Congress to Pass Legislation Requiring Tariff Refunds Action required to return thousands of stolen dollars back into the pockets of hardworking Virginians * Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 16 other attorneys general in urging Congress to pass legislation that would fight back against aggressive federal over  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 19 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Joins Coalition Standing Up to Trump Administration Attacks on Professional Medical Organizations Attorney General Jay Jones joined 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) in the Trump administration's continued assault on scie  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 19 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU Board of Visitors to meet in person March 23 and 24 By Mike Porter Members of the Virginia Commonwealth University Board of Visitors will hold an in-person meeting on March 23, beginning at noon at the Scott House, 909 W. Franklin St. The meeting will go immediately into closed session. The VCU Board of Visitors also will hold an in-person meeting with the VCU Health System Authority Board   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 19 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU undergraduate honored for mental health advocacy with a national reach Through Active Minds and NAMI, Varsha Penumalee has made a mark far beyond campus, driven by a belief that mental health should be accessible, culturally responsive and grounded. By Haley Tenore As a third-year biology major in the College of Humanities and Sciences, Varsha Penumalee is progressing on her path to become   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 19 -- The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation Awards $750,000 Grant to Help Virginia Poultry Growers Increase Rail Access and Reduce Truck Traffic Today, the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) approved a $750,000 Rail Industrial Access (RIA) grant to the Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative (VPGC) in Rockingham County. This funding,   more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Walkinshaw, Moylan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Delays for Veterans with PTSD and Brain Injuries Bill would require a public report that includes recommendations to address delays facing veterans seeking discharge relief tied to PTSD and traumatic brain injury and protects staffing levels for military review boards * Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) and Congres  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Slam SAVE America Act as Voter Suppression Measure That Could Disenfranchise Millions * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ahead of a Senate vote, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are sounding the alarm on the so-called 'SAVE America Act' and its far-reaching and harmful consequences for eligible voters. If signed into law, the SAVE America Act could strip millions of Americans of  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Slam Save America Act As Voter Suppression Measure That Could Disenfranchise Millions * WASHINGTON - Ahead of a Senate vote, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are sounding the alarm on the so-called 'SAVE America Act' and its far-reaching and harmful consequences for eligible voters. If signed into law, the SAVE America Act could strip millions of Americans of their   more

WASHINGTON, March 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey has issued Open-File Report 2026-1064, titled 'Monitoring Nesting Waterbirds for the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project--2024 Breeding Season,' by Josh T. Ackerman, C. Alex Hartman, and Mark Herzog, detailing how key nesting waterbird populations responded to ongoing habitat changes in south San Francisco Bay. The report, prepared within the USGS Ecosystems Mission Area's Land Management and Species Management Research Programs an  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Introduces Counting Aluminum Net Surplus (CANS) Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) introduced the Counting Aluminum Net Surplus (CANS) Act -legislation that requires the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the U.S. Geological Survey, to conduct an ongoing study assessing how much aluminum is disposed of in U.S. landfills and how aluminum scrap moves   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman's Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act Passes House of Representatives * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman's (VA-01) Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025 (H.R. 556) was passed by a vote of 215-202 in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation will prohibit the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture from banning the   more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on March 18, 2026: * * * Workforce Leaders Warn DOL Guidance Encourages States to Evade Worker Protections Today, House workforce leaders wrote to Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer raising serious concerns about the Department of Labor's (DOL) recent Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL). DOL's new guidance encourages states t  more