ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 19 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * AASA and ACSA Launch New Leadership Academy to Grow the Next Generation of Women Superintendents * Press Contacts: Lara Wade Director of Communications, AASA Mobile: (813) 833-1498 lwade@aasa.org Naj Alikhan Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, ACSA Mobile: (916) 832-2818 nalikhan@acsa.org Alexandria, Va. / Sacramento, Ca  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 19 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * AASA and Day of AI Launch National Leadership & Innovation Fellowship Focused on AI and the Future of Learning * School superintendents will mentor high-school students from across the country at a three-day workshop in Boston, MA in July to create a National AI Policy for the responsible, productive, and ethical use of AI in public schools. Alexand  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 20 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska issued the following news release: * * * Four Clients Freed from ICE Custody in Four-Week Span A young Lincoln resident is the fourth ACLU of Nebraska client to leave ICE custody over a four-week span. * A young Lincoln resident is the fourth American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Nebraska client to leave U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody over a four-week span. On Friday, a federal judge or  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 19 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Applauds White House Commitments in Effort to Reopen DHS Americans for Prosperity applauds the additional commitments to transparency, accountability, and responsible immigration enforcement laid out by the White House in their recent letter to Congress. These measures reflect an important recognition that enforcing the law and protecting individual rights must go ha  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on March 19, 2026: * * * AFPI Stands for Virginians' Second Amendment Rights The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has released the following statement from Knox Williams, AFPI Senior Fellow for American Justice, in response to a new efforts to restrict Second Amendment rights in the state of Virginia: "250 years ago, our Founding Fathers fought and won a revolution to free us from tyrannical govern  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, March 19 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown challenges illegal axing of greenhouse gas pollution Endangerment Finding Coalition of states, counties, and cities across the country mount legal challenge in opposition to EPA's unlawful rollback * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 24 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 12 cities and counties to challenge the U.S.   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 19 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today led a coalition of 24 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 12 cities and counties to challenge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) unlawful attempt to rescind its 2009  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Challenges Unlawful Rescission of EPA's Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of 24 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 12 cities and counties to challenge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's unlawful attempt to rescind its 2009 Endangerment Finding (PDF) - the agency  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 20 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following statement on March 19, 2026: * * * ALPA Welcomes New FAA Safety Move; Urges Congress to Mandate Collision-Warning Technology Capt. Jason Ambrosi, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), issued the following statement today after the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced new measures to suspend the use of visual separation rul  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 20 -- The Arlington Public Schools issued the following news on March 19, 2026: * * * April Schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings The Arlington School Board's April schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings is now available. This schedule is subject to change with advance notice provided on the APS website. For more information, contact the School Board Office at 703-228-60  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Challenges Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of states, counties and cities to challenge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's unlawful attempt to rescind its 2009 Endangerment Finding - the agency's seminal determination that greenhouse gas pollution   more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 18 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Seeking to Block $6.2 Billion Nexstar/Tegna Broadcasting Merger * Merger would create a media giant covering 80% of U.S. television households OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, alongside a coalition of eight attorneys general, filed a lawsuit to block the acquisition of Tegna Inc. (Tegna) by Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Ne  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 18 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Calls on Congress to Pass Legislation Requiring Tariff Refunds * Attorney General Charity Clark 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, the   more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 19 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Challenges Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding Coalition of States, Counties, and Cities Across the Country Mount Legal Challenge in Opposition to EPA's Unlawful Rollback  * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 24 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 12 cities and counties  more

ALBANY, New York, March 19 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Challenge to Trump Administration's Climate Rollback * March 19, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after co-leading a coalition of 39 other states, counties, and cities in filing a petition challenging the Trump administration's repeal of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2009 endange  more

ALBANY, New York, March 19 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Stop Nexstar-Tegna Merger * March 19, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of seven other attorneys general in suing to stop the merger of Nexstar Media Group (Nexstar) and Tegna, Inc. (Tegna), two of the biggest owners of local television stations in the nation. The proposed merger would create the largest  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 19 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Block New TV Merger That Would Raise TV Prices for Millions of NC Families * North Carolina Among Most Affected States in the Country Deal would put over 260 TV stations under one roof - including WCNC and Queen City News in Charlotte, WFMY and WGHP in the Triad - raising cable and satellite bills and gutting local newsrooms across  more

DENVER, Colorado, March 19 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser challenges unlawful rollback of landmark policy to fight greenhouse gas pollution * March 19, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of states, counties and cities to challenge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's unlawful attempt to rescind its 2009 endangerment finding - the agency's fundamental determination that gre  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 19 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES UNLAWFUL RESCISSION OF LANDMARK 2009 GREENHOUSE GAS ENDANGERMENT FINDING Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 24 states and 12 local governments, filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) unlawful attempt to rescind its 2009 Endangerment Finding, the agency's seminal determination that greenh  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 19 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT SEEKING TO BLOCK $6.2 BILLION NEXSTAR/TEGNA BROADCASTING MERGER Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of eight attorneys general, filed a lawsuit to block the acquisition of Tegna Inc. (TEGNA) by Nexstar Media Group Inc. (Nexstar).  TEGNA and Nexstar are two major broadcast station companies that own and operate televisio  more

SALEM, Oregon, March 19 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Challenges Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding * Coalition of States, Counties, and Cities Across the Country Mount Legal Challenge in Opposition to EPA's Unlawful Rollback Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 36 other states, counties and cities today challenged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's unlawfu  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 19 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Challenges Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding Connecticut Co-Leads National Coalition of States, Counties, and Cities Mounting Legal Challenge in Opposition to EPA's Unlawful Anti-Science Rollback  * Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 24 states and 12 counties and cities to challenge the U.S. En  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 20 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * CFA Institute Reports Results for CFA Program Level I Testing in February 2026 CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, announces that of the 24,006 candidates worldwide who sat for the Level I CFA Program exam in February 2026, 45 percent have passed. All candidates will be notified of their results today.   more

RESTON, Virginia, March 19 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * Chun Li, PhD, Receives SNMMI Mars Shot Research Fund Award * Media Contact: Rebecca Maxey (703) 652-6772 rmaxey@snmmi.org Reston, Virginia (March 19, 2026)- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) is pleased to announce that Chun Li, PhD, professor of chemistry in the Department of Cancer Systems Imaging at MD Anderson   more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * D.C. Man Sentenced to 20 Months for Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl and Cocaine in Southeast Washington * WASHINGTON -Maurice Tutt, 52, of the District of Columbia., was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 20 months in federal prison for his role in a wide-ranging conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, cocaine base, cocaine, and methamphetamine, centered in the Po  more

OXFORD, Ohio, March 19 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Electric! Elmer, RedHawks advance past SMU on unforgettable night in Dayton * This story originally appeared on MiamiRedHawks.com. DAYTON, Ohio -Every time it didn't seem like the building could get louder, it did. Every time Miami hit a big shot, somehow the RedHawks followed it up with an even bigger one. Every time SMU made a run, the Red and White had an answer. And every time Eian Elmer buried a three-po  more

HERNDON, Virginia, March 19 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Emerging Leaders Coalition Celebrates Incoming Class And Graduates During Leadership Conference * At the 2026 Leadership Conference, the RV Industry Association's Emerging Leaders Coalition honored both its newest graduates and the incoming Class of 2026 with a graduation and induction ceremony. The primary purpose of the RV Industry Emerging Leaders Coalition is to strengt  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Endependence Center has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed amendments that would rescind vital regulations related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs. In the letter, the organization asserts that the proposed rules would remove essential components of the Department of Energy's guidelines that ensure full accessibility in new construction and renovations, as well as eliminate requirements for existing  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 20 -- The University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy issued the following news: * * * Executive Consolidation by Constitutional Disruption: The Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No.3 In February 2026, Zimbabwe gazetted Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3, a far-reaching proposal framed as a technical reform of electoral cycles and governance structures. The bill cumulative effect is a fundamental reordering of the constitutional system which incre  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * February Aspire! Awards spotlight civility Award recipients were celebrated for embodying the Aspirations for Student Learning with a special focus on practicing civility during the joint February ceremony. On Feb. 20, Student Affairs hosted a joint Aspire! Awards ceremony for December and February, highlighting the community members who embody the Aspirations for Student Learning. Recipients were nominated by t  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Introduces Bill to Reduce Unfunded Mandates, Spur Job Growth * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) introduced the Unfunded Mandates Accountability and Transparency Act (UMATA) to reduce unfunded federal government mandates on local governments and businesses, allowing for more regulatory freedom and job creation. Senator James Lankford (R-OK) joined Fischer as an original co  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 20 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * From toxic to tasty: UVA expert offers mushroom foraging tips By Zeina Mohammed, spr2jm@virginia.edu As temperatures climb and the opportunity to forage for food grows, so do the opportunities to accidentally ingest toxic plants and mushrooms that resemble edible ones. That's where University of Virginia toxicologist and professor Dr. Christopher Holstege, director of UVA Health's Bl  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 19 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Announces Support for Lifting Sunday Hunting Ban, Expanding Hunting Access * Falmouth -Governor Maura Healey today announced that she will introduce legislation to modernize Massachusetts' outdated hunting laws, including allowing hunting on Sundays, expanding hunting with crossbows, and reducing setback distances for bowhunting and falconry. This is part of a holis  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 20 -- The Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued the following news release on March 19, 20296: * * * Governor Healey Announces Support for Lifting Sunday Hunting Ban, Expanding Hunting Access Governor Healey to file legislation to expand hunting after overwhelming support at statewide public listening sessions; DPH will also raise awareness about the emergence of tick-borne "alpha-gal syndrome" as a public health concern * Falmouth -- Governor Maura H  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $100,000 ARC Grant to Blue Ridge Discovery Center * The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the Blue Ridge Discovery Center, based in Troutdale, Virginia, a $100,000 grant for a visitor center. This funding will support the development of a facility to expand the outdoor recreation economy in the region. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the followi  more

CONWAY, Arkansas, March 20 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release: * * * Hendrix Students Present Wildlife Research at State Conference, Earn Top Poster Award Six Hendrix College students recently shared original wildlife research at the Arkansas Chapter of The Wildlife Society (AR-TWS) annual meeting in Fort Smith, gaining valuable professional experience and recognition for their work. The students were accompanied by Judy and Randy Wilbourn Odyssey Professor of Biology and En  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 20 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on march 19, 2026: * * * Hilton Announces Exclusive Agreement with YOTEL to Expand Global Footprint in Lifestyle Segment * Independent, design-led YOTEL brand gains reach through Hilton's global distribution platform * Hilton Honors members gain access to a sleek, contemporary new way to stay * YOTEL will be the first independent brand as part of newly established Select by Hilton brand * Hilton (NYS  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The HIV Medicine Association (HIVMA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing concerns regarding the proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027. HIVMA emphasizes that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been pivotal in enhancing coverage and health outcomes for people living with HIV. The association highlights that insurance coverage is linked to increased HIV viral suppression rates, making the ACA  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 19 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Jonathan Marye Named as the 2027 Region 6 Teacher of the Year * Virginia Department of Education announced today that Jonathan Marye, a Blacksburg High School world languages teacher, has been named the 2027 Region 6 Teacher of the Year, recognizing his dedication to preparing students for success in a globally connected world. Marye teaches French in Montgomery County Public Schoo  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Introduces Bill to Increase Maternal Vaccination Rates * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the Maternal Vaccinations Act, legislation to increase maternal vaccination rates for common illnesses like influenza, HPV, and pneumonia; address vaccination rate disparities; and better support new   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Receives National Foreign Trade Council Foundation's World Trade Award * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) was awarded the National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) Foundation's World Trade Award, which is given every year to an individual who has demonstrated exemplary efforts in advancing access to the global economy. "Americans and American businesses are working harder t  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 20 -- TheDream.US, a college and career success program for immigrant youth, issued the following news release: * * * Letter to Congress: Growing Threats to DACA Recipients Maria Gabriela "Gaby" Pacheco, President and CEO of TheDream.US, has sent the following letter to Members of Congress outlining urgent concerns affecting Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients nationwide. The letter raises alarm about increasing delays in DACA renewal processing  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 19 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Lombardo Praises Racist Conspiracy Theorist Wayne Allyn Root as "Awesome Spokesperson for the Republican Party" * A new report caught Joe Lombardo praising far-right, dangerous conspiracy theorist Wayne Allyn Root behind closed doors at campaign events, going so far as to say he's "an awesome spokesperson for the Republican party." Root is a racist conspiracy theorist who promoted bogus righ  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 20 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Rescission of Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding Coalition of States, Counties, and Cities Across the Country Mount Legal Challenge in Opposition to EPA's Unlawful Rollback * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of states, counties and cities in filing a lawsuit th  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Microbes make microplastics more likely to form ice in clouds By Courtney Sakry Tiny pieces of plastic, called microplastics, are showing up everywhere, even in the water in clouds, rain, and snow - and they may be affecting our weather and temperatures. A new study published in Environmental Science & Technology and led by Hosein Foroutan, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, found that  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * National Park Service Awards $7.4 Million in Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants to Preserve Historic Battlefield Lands The National Park Service today announced it will award $7,469,893 in Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund, advancing President Donald J. Trump's commitment to conserving America's   more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, March 18 -- Oregon State University posted the following news release: * * * New ice core studies expand histories of greenhouse gases and ocean temperature to 3 million years * CORVALLIS, Ore. -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 i  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 19 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * New Momentum Behind Menhaden Research in Virginia in Crucial Budget Year * Critical Funding at Stake as Lawmakers Prepare for Special Session After legislative proposals to study a controversial fish failed three years in a row, Virginia House Speaker Don Scott (D-Portsmouth) this week threw his support behind researching menhaden in the Chesapeake Bay. Scott's comments are a positive   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 19 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * New PBS Docuseries Adventures Through Protected Texas Lands and Waters * This Earth Month, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and The Daytripper are releasing a three-part series, underwritten by H-E-B, titled " Daytripping with The Nature Conservancy in Texas." Daytripper host Chet Garner takes audiences on an unforgettable adventure through TNC's protected landscapes. He travels from   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 19 -- The National Venture Capital Association issued the following statement: * * * NVCA Statement on House Passage of SBIR/STTR Reauthorization National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) Vice President, Government Affairs Ashlyn Roberts issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs: "This is a major step forward for  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 19 -- The National Venture Capital Association issued the following news release: * * * NVCA Unveils 2026 Venture Vanguard Class 2026 Venture Vanguard Class to be Honored on May 14 at the Rosewood Sand Hill * The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) is thrilled to honor the 2026 Venture Vanguard class. Recognized for their exceptional contributions to the venture ecosystem, these individuals have fueled innovation, transformed industries, and driven economi  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Takes Legal Action Against Trump Administration's Dangerous Assault on Environmental Protections, Repeal of Efforts to Fight Climate Change In February, the U.S. EPA repealed a fundamental tenet of long-standing rule on environmental protections and placed Pennsylvanians at increased risk of harm associated with growing levels of pollution. As t  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Americans and Combat Deadly Nitazene * WASHINGTON, DC - As first reported in The Blaze, Representatives August Pfluger (TX-11), Michael Baumgartner (WA-05), and Eugene Vindman (VA-07) introduced the House version of Senator Schmitt's Detection Equipment and Technology Evaluation to Counter the Threat of Nitazenes Act of 2026 (DETECT Nitazenes A  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 19 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Ignores Climate Science, but the Law Will Hold Him Accountable: California Files Lawsuit Challenging EPA's Rescission of Endangerment Finding Representing California in the multistate lawsuit, Attorney General Bonta, Governor Newsom, and CARB are joined by the City of Los Angeles, the City and County of San Francisco, and the County of Santa Clara  SACRAMENTO -   more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Courtney Statement on New $15.4B Columbia-class Program Contract for Electric Boat * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, released the following statement on the U.S. Navy's new $15.4 billion contract modification () for the Columbia-class submarine program awarded to Electric Boat. "T  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 19 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * REMINDER: "Lines of Communication" meetings to be held next week * The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries reminds fishermen that the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold its Lines of Communication meetings in North Carolina next week. Lines of Communication is a new council initiative to build relationships   more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cline, Sens. Warner, Kaine Urge Secretary Rubio to Secure the Swift Release of Chuck Zimmerman * In a bipartisan letter to Secretary Marco Rubio, Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA), Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), and Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) urged the State Department to prioritize the case of American citizen Charles "Chuck" Zimmerman and called for a formal designation as "wrongfully detained" by the Russian g  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- RESOLVE: The National Infertility and Family Building Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services raising concerns that a proposed rule on health plan benefit standards could restrict access to fertility care. In the letter delivered on March 10, 2026, RESOLVE commended the administration's efforts to reduce costs associated with fertility medications and enhance employee benefits but cautioned that the proposed rule'  more

HERNDON, Virginia, March 19 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Industry Association Celebrates Passage Of Fifth-Wheel Length Bill In Washington * The RV Industry Association is celebrating the passage of House Bill 2467. This legislation, signed on Monday, March 16, by Governor Bob Ferguson, clarifies how to correctly measure a fifth-wheel trailer to ensure it stays within the current law limitation of 46 feet. House Bill 2476 will t  more

HERNDON, Virginia, March 19 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Industry Association Supports EPA Proposal To Update Formaldehyde Standards * On February 11, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposed rule to update the list of voluntary consensus standards that are used in the agency's formaldehyde regulations for composite wood products, under Title VI of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The pr  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, March 19 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * School of Engineering, Architecture and Aviation Students represent Hampton University at Lockheed Martin's 9th Annual Ethics in Engineering Case Competition * Hampton, VA - From February 23 - 25, 2026, Lockheed Martin welcomed students from colleges and universities across the United States to its corporate headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, for the 9th annual Ethics in Engineering Competition. The event, wh  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * Scott Statement on ED Transferring Defaulted Student Loans to Treasury Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, issued the following statement after the Department of Education (ED) announced it intended to sign an additional interagency agreement to transfer partia  more

BIDDEFORD, Maine, March 20 (TNSxrep) -- The University of New England issued the following news on March 19, 2026: * * * UNE senior conducts research on the Arctic, in the Arctic, through UNE exchange program A self-directed research project carried out thousands of miles from Maine's shores is helping a University of New England senior -- and a network of global researchers -- better understand Arctic marine ecosystems, while informing her own future in science. Lydia Jones (Marine Sciences  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Sense of belonging predicts who stays in science New research shows that feeling connected to a scientific community may be key to reducing attrition, with professional societies positioned to strengthen belonging across disciplines. By Max Esterhuizen Across the sciences, researchers are asking why so many scientists leave their fields? A new study from Virginia Tech suggests at least part of the answer may   more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara Health Radiology division recognized for AI quality assurance * The radiology program of Virginia-based Sentara Health has been identified by the American College of Radiology as a Recognized Center for Healthcare AI. ARCH-AI is the first international quality assurance program for artificial intelligence used in radiology facilities. The program, launched in 2024, recognizes   more

RESTON, Virginia, March 19 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * SPECT and PET Radiopharmaceutical Production Timelines and Workflows * Uptake: Introduction The evolution of myocardial perfusion imaging has introduced a diverse array of radiopharmaceuticals, each with unique manufacturing requirements and clinical applications. While SPECT remains the most common modality because of its established infrastruc  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, March 20 -- Creighton University posted the following news: * * * The hidden energy network that keeps Creighton cool * Spring has arrived, which means warmer days are ahead for our Phoenix and Omaha campuses. So what keeps our campuses cool? In Phoenix, 126 eco-friendly water-source heat pumps provide cooling (and heating) for our Virginia G. Piper Health Sciences Building. In Omaha, chilled water is cycled through 7,300 feet of buried and tunneled piping to cool our faci  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee released the following testimony by Gen., Randall Reed, commander of the U.S. Transportation Command, from a March 12, 2026, hearing entitled "The Posture of United States European Command and United States Transportation Command in Review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2027 and the Future Years Defense Program": * * * Introduction: The Global Mobility Provider United States Transportation Command projects, mane  more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, March 20 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news on March 19, 2026: * * * Award-winning author and 'Gilded Age' historical consultant to give 2026 Turner Lecture Erica Armstrong Dunbar, historical consultant and co-executive producer for HBO's "The Gilded Age," will discuss her work on the series. * Erica Armstrong Dunbar, historian and professor of African American studies at Emory University, will give a lecture titled, "From the Page to the Stage: Te  more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, March 19 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news on March 18, 2026: * * * Gifford Lecture series presents 'A Conversation with Nicole Lynn' on April 8 The University of Lynchburg's Richard P. Gifford Lecture in Business and Leadership series will present "A Conversation with Nicole Lynn" at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will be held in Schewel Hall's Sydnor Performance Hall. Lynn is an attorney, author,   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 20 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * 'The world just stopped': One woman's response to a life-altering diagnosis By Jane Kelly, jak4g@virginia.edu It was the middle of December, and Rita Lam's genetic counselor, Katelyn Bohanan, told her, "I'm almost certain it's going to be positive." "The world just kind of stopped," Lam recalled. Bohanan was right. Lam tested positive for a mutated gene that significantly increases   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Jointly Files Lawsuit to Block $6.2 Billion Nexstar/Tegna Broadcasting Merger Merger would create a media giant covering 80% of U.S. television households, driving up costs and harming consumers * Late last night, Attorney General Jay Jones, alongside a coalition of 8 attorneys general, filed a lawsuit to block the acquisition of Tegna Inc  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 20 -- The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles issued the following news: * * * City of Richmond and Virginia DMV Highway Safety Office Launch "See and Be Seen" Campaign to Raise Awareness for Pedestrian Safety Following the tragic pedestrian deaths that have occurred since December 2025, the City of Richmond and the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), the Commonwealth's Highway Safety Office, are taking action with a high-visibility, citywide pedestrian sa  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman and McClain Delaney Introduce Two Bills to Address Agricultural Conservation Workforce Shortages * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) and Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (Md.-06) introduced two bills aimed at strategically investing in the agricultural conservation workforce. These pieces of legislation aim to expand opportunities for students and support programs   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech ranks among nation's best for invention patents By Travis Williams Virginia Tech has been named one of the country's top universities for invention patents. The National Academy of Inventors ranked Virginia Tech No. 59 for granted utility patents on its 2025 Top 100 U.S. Universities List, released Thursday, March 19. Given out annually, the rankings celebrate academic institutions that advance i  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * Walkinshaw Responds to Corruption Allegations Against Corey Lewandowski Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the House Committees on Homeland Security and Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement in response to the allegations that Corey Lewandowski personally profited from the Department of Homeland Security contracting process.  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 19 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Why Poison Centers - Not AI - Are Safest for Helping with Potential Poisonings * When a potential poisoning occurs, calling UVA Health's Blue Ridge Poison Center is faster - and safer - than relying on artificial intelligence or an internet search. "Calls to the poison center are answered by healthcare providers specially trained to help in any poison emergency. They provide the cal  more

ETTRICK, Virginia, March 19 -- Virginia State University posted the following news: * * * With Descendants Of Alfred W. Harris In Attendance And The Current Holder Of His Legislative Seat As Keynote Speaker, Founder's Day Convocation Connected VSU's Past To Its Present * Virginia State University celebrates 144 years of Greater. Thursday, March 19, 2026, marked a meaningful day of celebration at Virginia State University, as members of the Trojan Family gathered in the Multi-Purpose Center  more