BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * $9.5 million grant launches global effort to reanalyze freshwater systems under pressure By Courtney Sakry Freshwater systems worldwide are under increasing pressure. As populations grow and economies expand, water is being extracted faster than nature can replenish it. Pollution and climate change are further degrading water quality. Together, these forces are intensifying water scarcity and threatening human  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 10 advocacy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services urging withdrawal of a proposed rule addressing disability protections under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The AAPD, which represents over 70 million Americans with disabilities, emphasizes that the foundational principles of disability rights are enshrined in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. According to the organization,   more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 21 (TNSrpt) -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Iditarod Round-Up: A Trail of Death, Disease, and Dogs Pushed Past Their Breaking Point As another Iditarod has come to an end, PETA is breaking down this year's deadly race--and what comes next for the dogs who survived. PETA's new white paper also offers peer-reviewed studies and damning evidence of long-distance endurance racing's harmful impact on dogs' health.  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, March 20 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * A different approach to fighting antibiotic resistance * Every minute, nearly 500 antibiotic prescriptions are written in the U.S. Many of these drugs succeed, but more are being outmaneuvered by resistant bacteria. This can lead to tragic results, like the death of one Nevada woman in 2017 after 26 treatments couldn't cure her infection. As large pharmaceutical companies decrease investment in antimicr  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, March 20 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * A Sacred Disruption: The Hampton University Ministers Conference Returns as one of the Nation's Most Influential Black Clergy Gatherings to Reimagine the Church's Role in a Changing World * Renowned preacher Rev. Dr. Tellis Chapman and Senior Statesman Rev. Al Sharpton headline HUMC 2026, advancing a powerful call to countercultural leadership in the church HAMPTON, Va. (March 20, 2026) The Hampton Universit  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 21 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Takes Action to Defend Virginia Veterans' GI Bill Benefits Action follows court rulings after years of Trump-era VA policies denying full education benefits to long-serving veterans * Attorney General Jay Jones filed a brief to defend the education benefits earned by Virginia veterans after years of unlawful denials by the U.S. Department   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 16 -- The Association for Career and Technical Education issued the following news release: * * * ACTE Announces 2026 Work-Based Learning Leadership Alliance Cohort The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is proud to announce the 2026 cohort of the Work-Based Learning (WBL) Leadership Alliance, a national initiative designed to cultivate future leaders who are shaping the advancement of high-quality work-based learning across the country. The AC  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: * * * Advanced Shipbuilding 'Factory of the Future' Opens in Alabama * Funded in part by Navy investments provided in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), the advanced manufacturing company Hadrian officially opened a new facility in Cherokee, Alabama March 20th that will boost production of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. The 2.2 million square foot site will host a highly-automated "factory of the future," known as  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 20 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Highlights Buckley's Operational Perspectives at Warfare Symposium * Key leaders from three of the major Air Force and Space Force units stationed at Buckley Space Force Base constituted a discussion panel on the first day of AFA's 2026 Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo. AFA's Mile High Chapter 127 organized the panel, which was titled "Aligning Air   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 20 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Supports CAP Training Event in Nebraska * Cadets and senior program members of the Nebraska Wing of the Civil Air Patrol's 12 squadrons held their Annual Wing Conference at the Beardmore Event Center in Bellevue, Neb., on March 7. Their day of air and space education included training on flight simulator stations, safety briefings, and presentations   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-GA Statement on Senate Passage of Portable Benefits Bill * ATLANTA, GA - Today, the Georgia Senate passed House Bill 987 with bipartisan support. The bill would allow companies and individuals to contribute to portable benefit accounts for self-employed workers. These worker-owned accounts would be managed by a bank or third-party provider and would support benefits  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NH Calls Out Kelly, Pappas for Playing Politics While National Security Risks Grow * Derry, NH -As travel delays mount and national security risks grow, Senator Mark Kelly and Representative Chris Pappas are putting politics ahead of the safety and security of the American people. Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) is calling out this misplaced priority  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Air Line Pilots Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation opposing aspects of a proposed rule on interference-tolerant radio altimeter systems, while supporting the agency's broader goal of maintaining aviation safety amid expanding C-band wireless use. In its communication, ALPA underscores the imminent risks posed by C-band wireless system interference, especially during low visibility and low altitude operations where n  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Air Line Pilots Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration supporting a proposed airworthiness directive addressing control cable failures in certain regional jet aircraft. The recently issued AD specifically pertains to various models of MHI RJ Aviation ULC's Regional Jet series, including CL-600-2B19, CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2C11, CL-600-2D15, CL-600-2D24, and CL-600-2E25 aircraft. The directiv  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 --The American Association of Airport Executives submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation urging implementation of proposed requirements for interference-tolerant radio altimeter systems and calling for safeguards to prevent disruptions to airport operations. AAAE, representing more than 14,000 members and nearly 875 airports nationwide, actively engaged with the FAA starting in 2021 to address concerns regarding wireless signal interferenc  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement on March 19, 2026, by senior counsel Shaheryar Gill: * * * Our Legal Team Steps In After Christian Worker Is Killed in Lahore, Pakistan Previously, we reported how our Pakistan affiliate, the Organization for Legal Aid (OLA), valiantly defended the family of an innocent Christian man murdered by his Muslim neighbors. In Pakistan, private attorneys are able to assist in the prosecution while represen  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 21 -- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries issued the following posted the following commentary by content writer and reporter Paul Mulholland: * * * Trump accounts are great for helping a child get a head start on retirement, but may be less suited for certain specialized purposes than other accounts, suggests a whitepaper. Advantages The paper notes that there is really no reason to pass up the $1,000 seed money available for children born   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 21 -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * ATA ACTION LEADS STAKEHOLDER LETTER CO-SIGNED BY NEARLY 50 ORGANIZATIONS URGING MICHIGAN LAWMAKERS TO RESTORE MEMBERSHIP IN THE INTERSTATE MEDICAL LICENSURE COMPACT (IMLC) AS THE MARCH 28 DEADLINE LOOMS WASHINGTON, DC - Today, 49 stakeholder organizations are urging the Michigan Legislature to take immediate action to pass legislation allowing Michigan physicians t  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 20 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Challenges EPA Rollback That Will Raise Gas Prices for North Carolina Families * EPA's own data shows the rollback will raise fuel prices and cost consumers $1.5 trillion RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in challenging an EPA rollback that the agency's own analysis shows will raise fuel cost  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 20 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Files Emergency Motion After Nexstar Rushes to Close TV Merger Just Hours After States Sue to Block It * USDOJ reportedly dropped its investigation, FCC waived its rules, and Nexstar closed the deal within 24 hours of the lawsuit being filed; AG now asks court to freeze merger to give court time to hear case RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 20 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES EMERGENCY MOTION TO STOP NEXSTAR/TEGNA MERGER * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of eight attorneys general, filed a motion for a temporary restraining order to stop the merger of Tegna Inc. (TEGNA) and Nexstar Media Group Inc. (Nexstar), after the broadcasting giants received merger approval from the Federal Communicati  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer, Matsui, Lieu, Jacobs, McClain Delaney Introduce Legislation to Repeal White House AI Moratorium * U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), Doris Matsui (D-CA), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Sara Jacobs (D-CA), and April McClain Delaney (D-MD), today introduced the Guaranteeing and Upholding Americans' Right to Decide Responsible AI Laws and Standards (GUARDRAILS) Act to repeal President Donald Trump's execut  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer, Norton, Thompson Demand NPS Halt Removal of Critical Commuter Bike Lanes * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), and Congressional Bike Caucus Co-Chair Mike Thompson (D-CA) led a group of House Democrats in demanding that the National Parks Service (NPS) immediately halt or block any plans to remove the two-way protected bike lane running from the Tidal Basi  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Boeing Co. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration addressing proposed requirements for interference-tolerant radio altimeter systems, supporting the agency's objectives while urging close coordination with telecommunications regulators and refinements to implementation. Boeing underscored the need for close coordination between the FAA and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as both move forw  more

BRUNSWICK, Maine, March 20 -- Bowdoin College issued the following Q&A on March 18, 2026, by Neiman Mocombe and Rebecca Goldfine with Praise Hall, vice president of the Black Alumni Association: * * * Q&A with Praise Hall '20 of the Black Alumni Association: On Building Community, Leadership, and New Traditions After organizing a Black alumni career panel for students during Black History Month, Praise Hall, the vice president of the Bowdoin College Black Alumni Association (BCBAA), spoke abo  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 21 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Canadian North Pilots Reach Tentative Agreement Contract will see significant improvements to quality-of-life issues * Today, Canadian North pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), announced they have reached a tentative agreement with Canadian North management after over six months of negotiating their seventh collective agreem  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing proposed changes within the annual Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027. The organization expressed its support for certain policies while raising concerns about others that could negatively affect enrollees and the stability of insurance exchanges. As one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare providers in the nation, serving approxi  more

ITHACA, New York, March 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * CAROW Announces AI and Work Grant Recipients * The ILR School's Center for Applied Research on Work (CAROW) recently awarded three seed grants for new research that addresses questions around the intersection of AI and organizations, employment and work. These AI and Work seed grants were made possible by a generous gift from ILR alumnus Robert Bluestein, '67. Seed Grant Awardees & Project Descriptions: P  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Center for Election Confidence Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to promoting ethics and integrity in elections, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission regarding the agency's 2026 Election Administration and Voting Survey (EAVS). The organization highlighted several areas for inclusion in the survey to better capture challenges and practices impacting election administration. CEC emphasized the need to address recent changes in United   more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 20 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Center for Vein Restoration to Pay $4 Million to Resolve False Claim Allegations Arising from Billing Government Health Programs for Unnecessary Medical Procedures * (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today announced Connecticut has joined with other states and the federal government to reach a $4 million settlement with CVR Management, LLC, resolving allegations t  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Chairman Jordan Subpoenas Virginia Prosecutor Who is Ignoring Violent Threats Against Senior Administration Official Stephen Miller and Family Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) subpoenaed documents and information from Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, prosecutor for Arlington County and the City of Falls Church, regarding her of  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Chlorine Institute has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning its proposed regulation of perchlorate as a contaminant under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The institute is advocating for a reconsideration of the urgency and necessity of a nationwide federal maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 20 micrograms per liter for perchlorate. In its letter, the Institute emphasizes that the potential risks associated   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 20 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Announces 2026 Bowling All-Conference Awards Ahead of Championship * CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 20, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) has announced its 2026 Bowling All-Conference Awards, recognizing the conference's top student-athletes, coach, and team achievements following an outstanding regular season. The honorees r  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Comer Continues to Investigate Dark Money Group's Efforts to Evade Campaign Finance Laws House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is continuing to investigate reports the Sixteen Thirty Fund, Arabella Advisors (now operating as Sunflower Services), and others have worked to circumve  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has proposed one addition and 13 deletions to the federal procurement list. The following service is proposed for addition to the procurement list for production by the nonprofit agencies listed: * Service Type: Custodial * Mandatory for: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Guam National Wildlife Refuge, Administrative Offices, Maintenance Building and Nature Center, Dededo, Guam, Spur Road,   more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Congressman James Walkinshaw, Workhouse Arts Center Host Voting Rights Conversation on Historic Grounds Where Suffragists Were Imprisoned LORTON, VA - This Women's History Month, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), in partnership with the Workhouse Arts Center, will host a powerful and timely discussion examining the future of voting rights in America. The event, titled   more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Praises NASA Soliciting Bids to Move Shuttle Discovery to Houston * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today praised National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for announcing that they are accepting Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for entities to bid on contracts related to the movement of Space Shuttle Discovery from Virginia to Houston, a significant development in the effort to brin  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Courts Must Grant California's Emergency Motion to Prevent Illegal Nexstar-Tegna Broadcast TV Merger * Washington, D.C. -Following the announcement by California Attorney-General Rob Bonta that California and seven other states have filed a Temporary Restraining Order to block the $6.2 billion merger of broadcast TV giants Nexstar Media Group and Tegna, one day af  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 21 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on March 20, 2026: * * * DOE Announces Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK) Funding Opportunity By Camille Norton, NASEO On March 12, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Electricity announced an approximate $1.9 billion to catalyze electricity infrastructure investments to meet electricity demand  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Outlines Various Obstacles Americans Would Face When Attempting To Register To Vote Under The Republicans' SAVE America Act * March 20, 2026 WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, outlined the various obstacles that Americans would face when attempting to register to vote under Re  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Outlines Various Obstacles Americans Would Face When Attempting To Register To Vote Under The Republicans' SAVE America Act In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, outlined the various obstacles that Americans would face when attempting to register  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Emergency Safety Solutions Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation advocating for the exemption application made by Grote Industries, LLC. The exemption seeks permission to use non-steady-burning auxiliary lamps on commercial motor vehicles as part of a safety feature aimed at reducing rear-end collisions. Grote's request, detailed in the Federal Register on February 9, 2026, involves a five-year allowance for motor carriers to  more

NEW YORK, March 21 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Governor Hochul seeks to weaken New York's leading climate law By following through with this proposal, New York would abandon its climate leadership as other states are moving forward with actions to cut pollution and costs * ALBANY, N.Y. -- Today, Governor Hochul announced proposed changes to the Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act, New York's landmark climate law. Amo  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Federal Managers Association submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Personnel Management opposing a proposed rule that would limit or remove Merit Systems Protection Board review of federal suitability determinations, arguing the change would weaken independent oversight. FMA represents managers, supervisors, and executives within the federal government, emphasizing that the efficiency of the suitability adjudication process is paramount for federal emplo  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * State Attorneys General Step Up to Stop Nexstar's Unlawful Takeover of Tegna On Wednesday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an antitrust suit in California to block Nexstar's takeover of Tegna. If not blocked, the merger would give the giant broadcasting chain control of hundreds of local TV stations reaching   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 21 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * Full Transcript: Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) on The Conversation with Dasha Burns This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" Sen. Ruben Gallego: People right now are really hurting, and we're going to be throwing more money at a war that we should never have gotten involved in the first place, wasn't properly planned out.  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 19 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason makes the National Academy of Inventors Top 100 * George Mason University, a university that has been recognized consistently for its innovation and entrepreneurship, has been named to the top 100 U.S. universities for patents. This spring, the National Academy of Inventors ranked George Mason No. 92 on its list for patents granted during 2025. Utility patents cover the creation of a new or  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 21 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton To Double Lifestyle Portfolio in EMEA More than 100 lifestyle properties now trading across Europe, Middle East & Africa, with a further 100 in the pipeline * Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is set to grow its lifestyle portfolio to more than 200 trading and pipeline properties in EMEA. As part of this growth, the company has announced multiple new signings across its lifestyle and Collection brand po  more

LOGAN, Utah, March 20 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Honoring Jagath Kaluarachchi: A Legacy of Innovation and Growth at USU Engineering * Jagath Kaluarachchi, former Dean of the College of Engineering at Utah State University, died on March 17 at the age of 70. A native of Sri Lanka, Kaluarachchi was a pillar of the USU community for more than three decades. At the time of his retirement, he was the dean of the College of Engineering. "Jagath will be remembered  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Presses Navy on Extended Deployment of USS Gerald R. Ford * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Ranking Member of the SASC Subcommittee on Seapower, sent a letter to Secretary of the Navy John Phelan raising concerns regarding the deployment of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), which has been extended twice and is on tra  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release: * * * LATEST EDITION OF THE ABI LAW REVIEW FEATURES ARTICLES ON Consensual Third-Party Releases Following Purdue Pharma, Fraudulent Transfers and Sovereign Immunity, AND Other KEY Topics The Winter 2026 edition of the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) Law Review (https://www.abi.org/members/member-resources/law-review) (Volume 34, No. 1) features four articles examining key issues in bankr  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Law Firm of Allen, Allen, & Allen, Richmond, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter opposing the Federation of Professional Truckers application for an exemption from the federal electronic logging device (ELD) mandate to the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The firm, which represents victims of serious truck crashes, is urging the agency to deny the request, stressing the importance of maintaining safety regulations designed to curb fatigued  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

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Maersk Line Ltd., Norfolk, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Coast Guard addressing concerns about the Streamlined Inspection Program and recommending changes aligned with the Presidential Executive Order on Restoring America's Maritime Dominance. The company criticized the SIP as outdated and duplicative, emphasizing that it imposes unnecessary burdens without adding benefits beyond existing compliance programs. MLL highlighted that it does not par  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Meals on Wheels America has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing concerns regarding the proposed methodology for the 2026 Operational Test in Support of the 2030 Census. The organization highlighted that reliable census data are critical to understanding and addressing the needs of this vulnerable population. The organization argued that the current design of the 2026 test would render it ineffective, limiting the utility of the  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release: * * * NAIC Spring National Meeting to Advance Modernization, Resilience, and Consumer Protection * On March 22-25, state insurance regulators will gather in San Diego for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' (NAIC) 2026 Spring National Meeting, where they will continue working together on key initiatives addressing the cha  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The National Partnership for Women and Families issued the following statement on March 19, 2026, by President Jocelyn Frye: * * * Virginia's Passage of Paid Sick Days and Paid Safe Leave Shows Commitment to Working People On Friday, March 13, Virginia's state legislature passed HB5/SB199, giving workers the right to earn paid sick and safe leave to recover from brief illness or address the impact of gender-based violence. The passage of this legislation came alongside  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The National Tank Truck Carriers submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration addressing a proposal to extend the duration of regional emergency exemptions, highlighting liability concerns that may limit the rule's effectiveness. In its letter, the NTTC expressed gratitude to the FMCSA for allowing stakeholders to provide input on the proposed rulemaking. The organization highlighted the critical r  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Nature Conservancy submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration addressing proposed Exempted Fishing Permits for South Atlantic red snapper, recommending stricter data collection standards and safeguards to ensure sustainable management. In its letter, the Conservancy outlined several recommendations to maximize the effectiveness of the proposed EFPs. Firstly, it urged the agency to require EFP applications to include harve  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Neifeld IP Law PLLC, Fairfax, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice expressing opposition to the proposed regulation 28 CFR 77.5, which aims to reform procedures related to state bar complaints and allegations against DOJ attorneys. The firm argues that the proposed rule is not only overreaching but politically motivated, undermining accountability mechanisms within the legal system. The firm asserts that the proposed regulatio  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 17 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: * * * NEMA Broadens U.S. Manufacturing Program To Cover Transportation Sector Products, Offers Make It American Certification for EV Supply Equipment and Changeable Message Signs The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today announced the expansion of its Make It AmericanTM domestic content certification program to include two new product specification offerin  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW DATA: Virginians Are Paying $170 More for Electricity Thanks to Wittman, Kiggans, and McGuire * New data released this week proves that House Republicans' reckless policies are spiking energy costs on Virginia families - and Rob Wittman, Jen Kiggans, and John McGuire are to blame. Under total GOP control of Washington, Virginians paid $170 more on electricity in 2025 - a nea  more

VIENNA, Virginia, March 20 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: * * * News/Media Alliance Statement on White House National AI Legislative Framework * Arlington, VA - Today, the White House released its National AI Legislative Framework, which outlines its preferred path forward for Congress to legislate on the rapidly-growing artificial intelligence industry. The framework outlines a variety of objectives for Congress, with many holding significant  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 21 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following statement on March 20, 2026: * * * One Nation, One Rulebook, CTA Lauds Administration's National AI Framework The following statement is attributed to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R): "President Trump recognizes an American-led AI future will unlock economic growth and spark innovation. His framework offers real steps to make that happen. We welcome the White House request for cong  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 20 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Online ad fraud is a feature, not a bug * Technological advancements and the dynamics of the platform economy make rooting out fraud more complicated than it may seem. With print media circulation and broadcast television viewership in free fall, a lot is riding on the online advertising space being able to take up the slack. The good news is, digital ad spend is booming: The global total for 2025 is ex  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 19 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Paper: Army Must Transform for Rapid, Unforgiving Fight * To succeed in large-scale combat operations, the Army must adapt to a future fight that is rapid, unforgiving and offers no sanctuary, according to a new paper published by the Association of the U.S. Army. "For the last 20 years, America fought wars of choice in Iraq and Afghanistan. We enjoyed air suprema  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 17 -- The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) issued the following news release: * * * Florida Swimming Pool Association Strengthens Partnership with Step Into Swim Drowning Prevention Initiative $50,000 donation matched by Step Into Swim Diamond Level Supporter Heritage Pool Supply Group * (Orlando, Fl.) -- Step Into Swim, an initiative of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) dedicated to creating more swimmers throug  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, posted the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Public Interest Organizations, Labor Unions, Media Companies Band Together to Block the FCC's Nexstar Merger Giveaway On Friday, a broad and politically diverse coalition of groups filed an emergency petition and appeal at the Federal Communications Commission seeking to stay the agency's unlawful March 19 decision to ap  more

RADFORD, Virginia, March 20 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford University's Board of Visitors votes to set tuition and fees for 2026-27 academic year * In its quarterly meeting March 20, the Radford University Board of Visitors voted unanimously to approve adjustments to the university's tuition and fees for the 2026-2027 academic year. The new provisions include: * a 2.25% tuition increase for in-state undergraduate students * a 4% increase for out-  more

RADFORD, Virginia, March 20 -- Radford University issued the following Highlander Highlights wrap up for the week of March 16, 2026: * * * Our Highlanders are using their education to do extraordinary things. In this column, we highlight some notable mentions from local, regional, national and international news media. Whether our students, alumni, faculty and staff are featured as subject matter experts in high-profile stories or simply helping make the world a better place, we'll feature the  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Fight to End Democrats' Dangerous DHS Shutdown * "Right now, the Department of Homeland Security remains closed. Democrats shut it down. For 35 days, they have blocked every effort to reopen it. Democrats need to vote with Republicans to reopen the Department of Homeland Security." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke ahead of a vote to fully fun  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara wins nine Healthcare Heroes awards for 2026 in annual competition * Sentara Health took home a record nine Healthcare Heroes awards for exceptional programs and people in an annual competition sponsored by Virginia Media, publishers of The Virginian-Pilot, Daily Press, Virginia Gazette, and Inside Business newspapers. The competition is a rare opportunity for area health systems  more

GENEVA, Switzerland, March 19 (TNSxrep) -- The United Nations International Labour Organization posted the following news: * * * Social dialogue advances gender equality and shared care responsibilities in Latin America An ILO report shows how collective bargaining and innovative company practices are strengthening care policies and gender equality in eight countries in Latin America. * Social dialogue - through processes such as collective bargaining and company practices - is expanding ca  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Truckload Carriers Association, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration opposing a request from the Federation of Professional Truckers (FOPT) for an exemption that would allow professional drivers to log their records of duty status (RODS) manually, instead of utilizing electronic logging devices (ELDs). In their letter, TCA highlighted serious concerns raised b  more

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, March 21 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Men's Basketball Advance to the NCAA Final Four The University of Mary Washington men's basketball team has reached the NCAA Division III Final Four for the first time in program history. The Eagles defeated the University of Chicago 81-73 late Thursday night at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana to advance. UMW will take on the defending national champion T  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * University adds new undergraduate geography degree A more flexible major that results in a Bachelor of Science in geography gives students the freedom to pursue scientific and applied career paths. By Chris Moody Undergraduate geography students at Virginia Tech have a new way to shape their academic and professional paths. The university now offers a Bachelor of Science in geography degree program in addition  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 20 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * University of Richmond Announces New Richmond School of Law Dean * Jacob Rooksby, who currently serves as dean of Gonzaga University School of Law, will become the new dean of the University of Richmond School of Law, effective July 1. "Dean Rooksby brings a strong record of leadership and innovation and a depth of experience as an administrator, scholar, and attorney," said Joan Saab, provo  more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, March 25 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * VHB Advances Affordable Housing with Solar in Henrico * Through close collaboration with Virginia Housing, the development team, and design partners, Helios Spy Rock brings 186 units of income-restricted housing to Henrico County. Developed using Low Income Hous  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Pfluger, & Baumgartner Introduce Legislation to Protect Americans and Combat Deadly Nitazenes * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07), August Pfluger (R-Texas-11), Michael Baumgartner (R-Wash.-05) introduced a bipartisan bill to address the alarming rise in nitazenes, a new class of synthetic opioids that are stronger and deadlier than fentanyl. This biparti  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Virginia Health Benefit Exchange has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing its thoughts on the proposed rule regarding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The letter outlines several concerns regarding the Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027, emphasizing the need for state flexibility in managing health insurance exchanges. In the letter, Virginia's Exchange highlights the importan  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * New major to prepare students to lead in a data-driven green economy The sustainable systems science major will equip students with data-driven, systems-focused skills to solve complex environmental and societal challenges. By Chris Moody Virginia Tech will launch a new undergraduate major designed to meet growing industry demand for sustainability professionals who can analyze data, understand complex systems  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland posted the following news release: * * * Virginia Woman Pleads Guilty to Tampering With Evidence After Helping Boyfriend Charged With Snap Benefits Fraud A Virginia woman pled guilty to a superseding indictment in federal court today. The charges stem from her attempt to help her boyfriend tamper with evidence after authorities arrested him for participating in a SNAP benefits fraud scheme. Dominiqu  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, March 20 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * W&M Ethics Club wins national championship, a first for the university * In a historic first, William & Mary's Ethics Club won the 30th Annual Association for Practical and Professional Ethics Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl, besting 36 undergraduate teams from across the country. The teams met in St. Louis, Missouri, March 7-8 for the event, in which they debated challenging ethical dilemmas. William & Mary   more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Colleagues Press Trump Administration to Reverse Course on Rollback of Federal Employee Protections * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and more than ten of his Senate colleagues are urging the Trump Administration's Office of Personnel Management (OPM) against implementing two rules that would severely weaken longstanding civil service protections for federal employees. The sena  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Senate Democrats Unveil Plans to Lower Health Costs Amid Trump's Broken Promises to Americans * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and eleven Senate Democrats today announced a new initiative to lower the cost of health care and improve health coverage for American families. The letter, sent to Senate colleagues and signed by Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Raphael  more