Tuesday - March 31, 2026
News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors Newsletter for Wednesday March 25, 2026 ( 72 items )  

"A Genuine Human Being": How RVTI's Level 2 Training Transformed a Creative's Career
HERNDON, Virginia, March 24 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * "A Genuine Human Being": How RVTI's Level 2 Training Transformed a Creative's Career * When Joel Jones, a former marketing vice president, walked into his Level 2 training at the RV Technical Institute (RVTI), he carried more than just a toolkit-he carried a bit of apprehension. "I've had the chance to work with a wide array of talented individuals, so when I came to class  more

2026 Workshop & Law Institute Wraps Up
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * 2026 Workshop & Law Institute Wraps Up * From March 17-18, 2026, AAMVA hosted the 2026 Workshop and Law Institute in Louisville, Kentucky. During the conference, members had the opportunity to network and attend sessions on hot topics, including identity management, vehicle titling, driver licensing, law enforcement, and opera  more

AFP-NH: New Hampshire Delivers Best Return on Investment for Taxpayers in the Nation
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NH: New Hampshire Delivers Best Return on Investment for Taxpayers in the Nation * Mar 24, 2026 by AFP Concord, NH -Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today highlighted a new report showing New Hampshire once again ranks #1 in the nation for taxpayer return on investment, reinforcing the Granite State's reputation for delivering strong outcomes at a l  more

America First Policy Institute: Senseless Murder of Virginia Mother by Illegal Alien Exposes Immigration Failures
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on March 24, 2026: * * * Senseless Murder of Virginia Mother by Illegal Alien Exposes Immigration Failures Richmond, VA--On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Ashley Hayek, Executive Vice President at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), along with other leaders and members of the community, attended a press conference in front of the Virginia Governor's office regarding the brutal murder of Stephanie Nicole  more

America Off-the-Map: The Rural Destinations You Haven't Heard Of Yet
AUSTIN, Texas, March 23 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * America Off-the-Map: The Rural Destinations You Haven't Heard Of Yet * As travelers seek alternatives to tourist hotspots, Airbnb is unveiling its first-ever America Off-the-Map list,a curated collection of rural US destinations ripe for discovery. According to a recent Focaldata survey commissioned by Airbnb, 86% of travelers and 94% of Gen Z are interested in ru  more

APA and National Latino Behavioral Health Association to Host MOORE Equity in Mental Health Youth Summit and Community Mental Health Fair in Albuquerque
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 25 -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release: * * * APA and National Latino Behavioral Health Association to Host MOORE Equity in Mental Health Youth Summit and Community Mental Health Fair in Albuquerque On Saturday, April 11, the American Psychiatric Association (APA), in partnership with the National Latino Behavioral Health Association (NLBHA), will host the 2026 APA MOORE Equity in Mental Health Youth Summit and Community Mental   more

Army Restructures for Acquisition Speed
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 24 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Restructures for Acquisition Speed * The Army's six newly created portfolio acquisition executives are a cornerstone of the service's transformation efforts, leaders said. Appearing together for the first time, representatives from all six portfolio acquisition executives, or PAEs, spoke on a panel March 24 during the Association of the U.S. Army's Global For  more

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Surged 2.6% in February
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 24 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Truck Tonnage Index Surged 2.6% in February * Tonnage Reached the Highest Level in Three YearsWashington - Trucking activity in the United States jumped in February, pushing tonnage levels to the highest point in three years. Specifically, truck freight tonnage increased 2.6% after gaining 0.7% in January, according to the American Trucking Associations'  more

Attorney General Bonta Calls on Congress to Stop Government Mass Surveillance of Americans
SACRAMENTO, California, March 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Calls on Congress to Stop Government Mass Surveillance of Americans * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, alongside a coalition of 17 attorneys general, called on Congress to take immediate action to halt federal agencies' use of commercially purchased data and artificial intelligence tools that enable mass surveillance of Americans witho  more

Attorney General Bonta Opposes ExxonMobil's Request to Preempt Hazardous Materials Protections
SACRAMENTO, California, March 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes ExxonMobil's Request to Preempt Hazardous Materials Protections * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), opposing ExxonMobil's request for PHMSA to make an administrative determination that fe  more

Attorney General Clark Calls on Congress to Close Loophole Enabling Federal Mass Surveillance
MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 24 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Calls on Congress to Close Loophole Enabling Federal Mass Surveillance * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 17 state attorneys general urging Congress to take immediate action to halt federal agencies' use of commercially purchased data and artificial intelligence tools that enable mass surveillance of Americans without judicial, legi  more

Barrasso Praises Markwayne Mullin to Lead the Department of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Praises Markwayne Mullin to Lead the Department of Homeland Security * "Markwayne Mullin is ready to lead. He is ready to serve with seriousness and character. He will be a leader who makes our country safer." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke prior to voting to confirm Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to be Secretary of Homeland Security. Cl  more

CFA Institute: Gen Z and Millennial High-Net-Worth Investors Are Reshaping Wealth Advice
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 25 (TNSrep) -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * Gen Z and Millennial High-Net-Worth Investors Are Reshaping Wealth Advice CFA Institute survey of investors across global markets shows strong digital engagement, demand for personalization, and evolving definitions of trust * CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, today released new research dem  more

Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces the Expatriate Terrorists Act
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces the Expatriate Terrorists Act * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10), alongside Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), introduced the Expatriate Terrorists Act of 2026, legislation to ensure that individuals who become U.S. citizens and then turn against this country by committing or supporting terrorism can be  more

CTA Urges Permanent WTO E-Commerce Customs Duty Moratorium
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 25 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following statement on March 24, 2026: * * * CTA Urges Permanent WTO E-Commerce Customs Duty Moratorium Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R), issued the following statement on U.S. government efforts at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to make its moratorium on e-commerce custom duties permanent. "The U.S. government can deliver a major win for American businesses and   more

Dance Theatre of Harlem Ignites Hampton's Terpsichorean Dance Company
HAMPTON, Virginia, March 24 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Dance Theatre of Harlem Ignites Hampton's Terpsichorean Dance Company * Hampton, Va (March 24, 2026) - Inside the newly renovated Terpsichorean dance studio at Hampton University, history was not simply discussed. It was embodied. The arrival of Dance Theatre of Harlem Artistic Director Robert Garland to work with the University's Terpsichorean Dance Company marked a moment layered with meaning. It was a con  more

Dean Danielle M. Conway and Professor Andrea M. Matwyshyn speaking at UVA School of Law
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Dean Danielle M. Conway and Professor Andrea M. Matwyshyn speaking at UVA School of Law * CARLISLE AND UNIVERSITY PARK, PA.-Penn State Dickinson Law and School of International Affairs Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway and Professor Andrea M. Matwyshyn will serve as panelists at the Intellectual Property Rights in Government Contracting Sympos  more

District Court Restores Collective Bargaining Rights for VA Employees
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * District Court Restores Collective Bargaining Rights for VA Employees * Last week, a Rhode Island District Court Judge ruled that Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins had violated the First Amendment and the Administrative Procedure Act after dissolving the American Federation of Government Employee  more

Doctoral student brings teacher well-being to the front of the class with dissertation research
FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 24 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Doctoral student brings teacher well-being to the front of the class with dissertation research * Teacher well-being has been a persistent issue in education, and the COVID-19 pandemic marked a significant turning point, intensifying existing challenges and highlighting the need for greater support. A 2025 RAND report on the State of American Teachers found that teachers were more likely to report experie  more

Duckworth, Curtis, Kaine Lead Bipartisan Senate Resolution Commemorating 30th Anniversary of Taiwan's First Presidential Elections
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Curtis, Kaine Lead Bipartisan Senate Resolution Commemorating 30th Anniversary of Taiwan's First Presidential Elections * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), John Curtis (R-UT) and Tim Kaine (D-VA)-all members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC)-today led a bipartisan group of Senators in commemorating the 30th anniversary of Taiwan's first presidential el  more

ESPN's exclusive coverage of NCAA Women's March Madness marches on to the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's exclusive coverage of NCAA Women's March Madness marches on to the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight * ESPN's exclusive coverage of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament Presented by Capital One continues this week with the Sweet 16 tipping off on Friday, March 27, ahead of Elite Eight play as the countdown to the 2026 Championship continues. Games are ava  more

Fairfax County Public Schools: Walking Toward Success - How Hollin Meadows is Closing the Reading Gap
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 24 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Walking Toward Success: How Hollin Meadows is Closing the Reading Gap * Reading is the foundation for all learning, and early reading is a strong sign of future reading and writing skills. Reading by third grade is linked to a student's likelihood of excelling at advanced coursework, persisting through high school, graduating on time, and enrolling in college. This is why early literacy is a pr  more

From practicum to profession: MSW program skills helped this student turn her internship into a full-time role
FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 23 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * From practicum to profession: MSW program skills helped this student turn her internship into a full-time role * George Mason University Master of Social Work (MSW) student Heather Apostol is the model of translating academic-experiential learning to professional skills, thanks to her practicum at True Ground Housing Partners. Her program implementation abilities led to her promotion from MSW Resident Ser  more

Governor Spanberger Signs Executive Order to Protect Election Integrity in Virginia
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 24 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Signs Executive Order to Protect Election Integrity in Virginia * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today signed an executive order to strengthen Virginia's comprehensive approach to protecting election integrity, improve Virginia's election security processes and interagency cooperation at the state level, and reenter Virginia into the 26-state Electronic  more

Griffith Announces $132,885 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $132,885 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $132,885 grant. The funding supports research into obesity and insulin sensitivity. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "The scientific community relies on dedicated research efforts to s  more

Helping seniors thrive through connection
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, March 24 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Helping seniors thrive through connection * East Tennessee State University is one of three universities nationwide selected to develop and launch a new program designed to connect older adults living with behavioral health conditions to local senior community meal sites -strengthening nutrition, reducing isolation, and supporting overall well-being. ETSU was awarded the three-year grant b  more

Hilton Strengthens UK Lifestyle Portfolio With Two New Tapestry Collection by Hilton Hotels
MCLEAN, Virginia, March 25 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * Hilton Strengthens UK Lifestyle Portfolio with Two New Tapestry Collection by Hilton Hotels LONDON - Today Hilton (NYSE:HLT) announces two Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotels in Plymouth and Cork, continuing the expansion of its lifestyle portfolio across the UK and Ireland. The signings underscore Hilton's selective, long-term growth strategy with a focus on destinations demons  more

Homeland Security Shutdown Enters Sixth Week
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Homeland Security Shutdown Enters Sixth Week * The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues into its sixth week, as Congress and the President failed to extend funding for DHS ahead of a February 13 deadline. While both sides appeared to be negotiating in good faith over the details and conditions   more

House Committee Examines Financial Situation of U.S. Postal Service
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * House Committee Examines Financial Situation of U.S. Postal Service * The House Government Operations Subcommittee conducted a hearing to examine the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) worsening financial situation and performance. Lawmakers debated whether to allow additional borrowing from the Department of Treasury, given p  more

ICE Out of Our Airports - "Tell Trump to Pay" TSA Digital Ad Launch at ATL Airport
WASHINGTON, March 24 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * ICE Out of Our Airports - "Tell Trump to Pay" TSA Digital Ad Launch at ATL Airport * After President Trump deployed ICE to airports, and multiple reports the President is refusing a bipartisan deal to pay TSA agents, Common Cause launched ads for those waiting in long lines to communicate their frustration. After launching at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) this morning, Common Caus  more

ICE Out of Our Airports - "Tell Trump to Pay" TSA Digital Ad Launch at PHL Airport
WASHINGTON, March 24 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * ICE Out of Our Airports - "Tell Trump to Pay" TSA Digital Ad Launch at PHL Airport * After President Trump deployed ICE to airports, and multiple reports the President is refusing a bipartisan deal to pay TSA agents, Common Cause launched ads for those waiting in long TSA lines to communicate their frustration. The initial ads target travelers stuck in long lines at Philadelphia International  more

ICYMI: AFP-GA Mobile Billboard Reminds Georgians that Their Democrat Senators Are Responsible for Current Airport Chaos
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-GA Mobile Billboard Reminds Georgians that Their Democrat Senators Are Responsible for Current Airport Chaos * ATLANTA, GA - Yesterday, as mentioned in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, an Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) mobile billboard at the Atlanta airport reminded Georgians that their senators, Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, are responsible fo  more

IDSA and HIVMA Support Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen ID Workforce
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 25 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following news release: * * * IDSA and HIVMA support bipartisan bill to strengthen ID workforce Sens. Jack Reed (D-RI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) have introduced legislation to reauthorize several health workforce programs, including the Bio-Preparedness Workforce Pilot Program. This program, once funded, will incentivize health professionals to pursue the fields of infectious diseases, HIV and emergency pre  more

Inside dining services at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
NORFOLK, Virginia, March 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Inside dining services at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital * At Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, food is far more than a daily necessity. It is a critical part of healing, comfort, and community. Behind the scenes, a 24/7 culinary operation led by Kenneth Reynolds, best known as Chef Kenny, powers one of the most dynamic hospital dining programs in the region. A kitchen that never s  more

Institute for Justice: Civil Forfeiture Keeps Raking in Billions of Dollars With Few Property Owners Getting Their Day in Court
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 25 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * Civil Forfeiture Keeps Raking in Billions of Dollars with Few Property Owners Getting Their Day in Court Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) released a new edition of its landmark study of civil forfeiture, Policing for Profit. Each year, law enforcement nationwide uses civil forfeiture to take billions of dollars' worth of property--cash, cars, and even homes--from people,   more

Jen Kiggans Record: 13 News Now Reports That "Virginians Face Rising Health Costs, Coverage Loss"
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Jen Kiggans Record: 13 News Now Reports That "Virginians Face Rising Health Costs, Coverage Loss" * Reminder: Kiggans voted against extending the ACA tax credits and even said she would "like to eliminate" the health care program entirely Congresswoman Jen Kiggans has unleashed a health care crisis on Virginia. 13 News Now reports that "Virginians face rising health costs  more

Leonardo DRS Introduces THOR, Delivering Decisive Edge Computing Power to the Modern Battlefield
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 25 -- Leonardo DRS, a company that says it provides advanced defense technology to U.S. national security customers and allies around the world, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * Leonardo DRS Introduces THOR, Delivering Decisive Edge Computing Power to the Modern Battlefield New SOSA-aligned, open-architecture computing chassis accelerates AI-enabled decision-making, sensor fusion, and multi-domain operations for ground combat platforms *   more

Md. Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud and Vulnerable Victims Unit Obtains $4 Million Settlement With Center for Vein Restoration to Resolve Allegations of Unnecessary Vein Treatment Procedures
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 25 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud and Vulnerable Victims Unit Obtains $4 Million Settlement with Center for Vein Restoration to Resolve Allegations of Unnecessary Vein Treatment Procedures Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that his office has reached a settlement with CVR Management, LLC, to resolve allegations that the company's multistate net  more

NARFE Urges Passage of Bipartisan Bill, Good Faith Negotiations on Homeland Security to End DHS Shutdown
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * NARFE Urges Passage of Bipartisan Bill, Good Faith Negotiations on Homeland Security to End DHS Shutdown * The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been shut down for more than five weeks, forcing more than 100,000 employees to work without pay. NARFE is urging Congress to engage in good-faith, bipartisan negotiat  more

Navy's Newest Destroyer Arrives at Naval Station Norfolk Ahead of Commissioning
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Navy's Newest Destroyer Arrives at Naval Station Norfolk Ahead of Commissioning * The Navy's newest destroyer, the future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr., arrived at its home port, Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, March 20, ahead of its commissioning ceremony, scheduled for April 11. The warship's namesake, retired Marine Corps Col. Harvey Curtiss Barnum Jr., a Medal of Honor recipient, was on the pier to welcome   more

NCUA Announces Eighth Round of Deregulation Proposals
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Announces Eighth Round of Deregulation Proposals * Stakeholders Are Encouraged to Review Notice of Proposed Rulemakings and Submit Comments Alexandria, VA (March 24, 2026) -The National Credit Union Administration today announced the eighth round of proposed regulatory changes associated with NCUA's Deregulation Project. The project is an ongoing review of NCUA's regulat  more

New Algorithm Can Better Manage Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 24 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * New Algorithm Can Better Manage Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds * A University of Virginia Center for Diabetes Technology-developed algorithm - paired with a continuous glucose monitor - can help users better manage their type 2 diabetes by recommending insulin-dose adjustments, a new study found. In a clinical trial, 30 participants were randomly assigned to make insulin adjustments   more

NFL Star Kobie Turner is University of Richmond's 2026 Commencement Speaker
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 24 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * NFL Star Kobie Turner is University of Richmond's 2026 Commencement Speaker; LA Rams Defensive Tackle is UR Alum * NFL football player Kobie Turner, a defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams, is University of Richmond's 2026 Commencement speaker. Turner is a UR alum who double majored in mathematics and music and is a talented vocalist who appeared on The Masked Singer. Turner will address  more

NHTSA Issues Information Collection Notice on Fatality Analysis Reporting System and Non-Traffic Surveillance
WASHINGTON, March 25 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following information collection: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. This d  more

Now Available: NMVTIS FY2024 Annual Report and Financial Audit
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * Now Available: NMVTIS FY2024 Annual Report and Financial Audit * The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) Final Rule requires AAMVA, as the system operator, to prepare an annual report and procure an independent financial audit. The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System 2024 Annual Report is the 1  more

Obadal: Army Building Modern, Dominant Land Force
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 24 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Obadal: Army Building Modern, Dominant Land Force * From the Army's organic industrial base to its installations, the service is working to provide soldiers with the capabilities they need to fight on a complex future battlefield, Army Undersecretary Michael Obadal said. Speaking March 24 during a keynote address to open the Association of the U.S. Army's 2026 Glo  more

On the 16th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan Joins Protect Our Care to Call on Congress to Reverse GOP Health Care Cuts
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * On the 16th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan Joins Protect Our Care to Call on Congress to Reverse GOP Health Care Cuts * Richmond, Va. - Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) today joined Protect Our Care Virginia to mark the 16th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act and hold Republicans accountable for waging an all-out assault on working famili  more

Poshyvanyk named Association for Computing Machinery Fellow
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, March 24 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Poshyvanyk named Association for Computing Machinery Fellow * The following story originally appeared on the website for William & Mary's School of Computing, Data Science and Physics. - Ed. Denys Poshyvanyk, chancellor professor of computer science at William & Mary, has been named an Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Fellow, one of computing's highest honors, reserved for the top 1% of ACM membe  more

Ranking Member Scott Supports Boxing Bill, Encourages Senate to Continue Bipartisan Negotiations
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Scott Supports Boxing Bill, Encourages Senate to Continue Bipartisan Negotiations Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, House Committee on Education and Workforce, spoke in support of H.R. 4624, the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act. "Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 4624, the M  more

Rep. Walkinshaw, Vindman Lead Colleagues Demanding Answers on Delays for Ukrainians Seeking Parole and Work Authorization
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw, Vindman Lead Colleagues Demanding Answers on Delays for Ukrainians Seeking Parole and Work Authorization Lawmakers warn USCIS delays are leaving Ukrainian families in "legal and economic limbo" * Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), alongside Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07), led a letter to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph B. Edlow demanding  more

Ringleader of Fentanyl Trafficking Network Sentenced in Orchestrating Drug Imports from Federal Prison Cell
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Ringleader of Fentanyl Trafficking Network Sentenced in Orchestrating Drug Imports from Federal Prison Cell * WASHINGTON - Samuel Braxton, 57, aka "Fats," of Temple Hills, Maryland, was sentenced today to 162 months in federal prison for leading a drug trafficking organization that imported and distributed massive quantities of fentanyl, fentanyl analogue, and heroin   more

Security Industry Association Announces New Board of Directors Chair, Executive Committee and Board Members
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 24 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Announces New Board of Directors Chair, Executive Committee and Board Members * SIA announced the 2026 Board and Executive Committee at The Advance, SIA's annual membership meeting. LAS VEGAS, Nev.-The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced its new Board of Directors chair-Mike Mathes of Convergint-and presented two   more

SEI Summer Series Events to Feature DevSecOps, MBSE, and Secure Software by Design
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 24 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute posted the following news: * * * SEI Summer Series Events to Feature DevSecOps, MBSE, and Secure Software by Design * March 24, 2026- The Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Software Engineering Institute (SEI) has announced its 2026 SEI Summer Series. The series of in-person events brings together expert speakers to share practical and technical insights on how software supp  more

Smithfield Foods Reports Record Fiscal 2025 Results
SMITHFIELD, Virginia, March 25 -- Smithfield Foods, an American food company, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * Smithfield Foods Reports Record Fiscal 2025 Results * Achieved Annual Operating Profit of $1.3 billion; Second Consecutive Year of Record Operating Profit * Fourth Consecutive Year of Packaged Meats Segment Operating Profit Above $1 Billion * Company Announces Dividend Increase to $1.25 per share in 2026 * Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFD), an America  more

Smithsonian Institution - Selected Legislation, 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13187) on March 23, 2026, by American national government specialist R. Eric Petersen: * * * Smithsonian Institution: Selected Legislation, 119th Congress This In Focus discusses enacted and proposed legislation to authorize new facilities, relationships, or programming within the Smithsonian Institution in the 119th Congress (2025-2026) to date. It excludes discussion of meas  more

Standards Department Leads Regulation Training At Forest River
HERNDON, Virginia, March 24 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Standards Department Leads Regulation Training At Forest River * RV Industry Association's Standards team offers educational resources and hands-on training to help manufacturer member companies successfully comply with safety codes and regulations such as the National Fire Protection Association 1192 and the National Electric Code. "These trainings help the manufacturers   more

Taiwan Security Monitor: Research Project Turns into a Vital Communication Platform for a Threatened Part of the World
FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 23 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Taiwan Security Monitor: Research Project Turns into a Vital Communication Platform for a Threatened Part of the World * Taiwan lacks its own cable repair vessels, meaning damage to underwater cables crucial to the island nation's international communications and internet connectivity can take six to eight weeks or more to repair. The lack of repair capabilities is a serious resilience risk and a dire nat  more

U.S. Judiciary Approves New Public Defender Office
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 25 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on March 24, 2026, by Stacey Shrader Joslin: * * * U.S. Judiciary Approves New Public Defender Office The federal judiciary has approved a new office focused on improving the quality of representation of indigent criminal defendants at the U.S. Supreme Court, with the goal of creating a counterweight to the U.S. Solicitor General's Office, Reuters reports. The U.S. Judicial Conference recent  more

U.S. Transportation Command Commander Reed Testifies Before House Armed Services Subcommittees
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness released the following written testimony by Air Force Gen. Randall Reed, commander of the U.S. Transportation Command, from a March 18, 2026, joint hearing with the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces entitled "Posture and Readiness of the Mobility Enterprise": * * * Introduction: The Global Mobility Provider United States Transportation Command projects, maneuvers, and sustains the world's most capable mili  more

UC Irvine Researchers Engineer a Light-powered Biohybrid Cardiac Interface
IRVINE, California, March 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine researchers engineer a light-powered biohybrid cardiac interface Optoelectronic device may offer benefits in heart drug screening and disease modeling * UC Irvine researchers have designed a device that makes heart tissue respond to pulses of light. * Combining polymer layers with heart cells, the invention can be used in the future to test cardiac therapeut  more

UTulsa Law alumna honored by the Burton Awards Program
TULSA, Oklahoma, March 24 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * UTulsa Law alumna honored by the Burton Awards Program * The finest law school writers of 2026 have been selected by the Burton Awards, a national nonprofit program co-sponsored by the American Bar Association. Among this year's honorees is Stephanie Smith ('J.D. 25), whose paper "Labor of Love, or Profit?: How the Parental Rights Argument Threatens to Upend Child Labor Regulation in America" was selected  more

VCOM Strengthens Rural and Primary Care Workforce With Strong 2026 Match
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 25 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * VCOM Strengthens Rural and Primary Care Workforce with Strong 2026 Match By Amy Ostroth The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) is celebrating another successful year of residency matches, with students across all four campuses securing placements that advance the College's mission to serve rural and medically underserved communities. Overall, VCOM's final matc  more

VCU Author's Book Sheds Light on Nazi Women and War Crimes
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU author's new book sheds light on Nazi women and war crimes In 'The Accused,' political science professor Jessica Trisko Darden puts gender, power and justice into context. By Sian Wilkerson At the start of her latest book, Jessica Trisko Darden invites readers to imagine a Nazi, someone directly involved in the murder of thousands. As the mind inevitably wanders to male faces, the Virginia   more

VCU Board of Visitors Invites Public Comment on Tuition and Fees for Fiscal 2026-2027
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU Board of Visitors invites public comment on tuition and fees for fiscal 2026-2027 Opportunities are available for in-person comments at the April 24 board meeting and written comments via online portal. By Brian McNeill Senior administrators at Virginia Commonwealth University shared an enrollment update and an overview of the university's budget on March 24 during a meeting of the Board of  more

Virginia Commonwealth University: Cary Street Gym's Aquatic Center to Undergo Renovations Starting April 17
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Cary Street Gym's aquatic center to undergo renovations starting April 17 Improvements include new HVAC and lighting systems as well as upgraded pool elements; reopening is anticipated in mid-September. By Brian McNeill The aquatic center at Virginia Commonwealth University's Cary Street Gym will undergo a major renovation project beginning in April that will bring notable improvements to the f  more

Virginia Commonwealth University: Class of 2026 - Amaria Ford Connects Biology, Psychology and Youth Development
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Amaria Ford connects biology, psychology and youth development She has been a standout in undergraduate research, supporting the Empower Youth Lab led by Chelsea Williams. By Joan Tupponce It might not be the typical spot for a biology major, but Amaria Ford has made a mark in the lab - the Empower Youth Lab, where she explores how race, ethnicity and youth development overlap.   more

Virginia Tech: Dancing to Invisible Choreography, Quantum Computers Can Balance the Noise
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 25 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Dancing to invisible choreography, quantum computers can balance the noise When it comes to error sensitivity, quantum computers are huge divas. Virginia Tech physicists devised a technique that draws on hidden quantum geometry to simplify the problem. By Kelly Izlar Large-scale quantum computers are waiting in the wings. One of the main reasons we don't have them yet is because quantum hardware is so  more

Virginia Tech: Economic Impact of Iran War Already Widespread, Expert Explains
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Economic impact of Iran War already widespread, expert explains The economic impacts of the Iran War and Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz have reach around the world. Iran's blockade of the strait, a narrow waterway through which ordinarily passes about a fifth of the globe's oil and natural gas supplies, has already had historic consequences for consumers, according to Virginia Tech economic expert David B  more

Virginia Tech: Off the Track - Retired Racehorse Project Launches Thoroughbred Wellness Expo at Equine Medical Center
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Off the track: Retired Racehorse Project launches Thoroughbred Wellness Expo at Equine Medical Center By Sharon Peart Floo Powder used to run on dirt. Now he runs barrels. The 14-year-old Pennsylvania-bred gelding, a former racehorse turned National Barrel Horse Association champion, stepped into the Jane and Stephen Hale Indoor Arena at Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, in Leesburg Vir  more

Virginia Tech: What's That Critter - Tech Guidelines Can Help Ensure We Get the Right Answer
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 25 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * What's that critter? New tech guidelines can help ensure we get the right answer In a recent study published in the Proceedings for the National Academy of Sciences, biologist Julie Allen and an international working group developed a set of recommendations to ensure trustworthy biodiversity monitoring data. By Kelly Izlar Have you ever been in the woods and wondered what bug you're hearing or which b  more

Warner Celebrates Senate Passage of Legislation to Prevent Deaths from Fentanyl Overdoses
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Celebrates Senate Passage of Legislation to Prevent Deaths from Fentanyl Overdoses * WASHINGTON - Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today applauded Senate passage of Tyler's Law, a bill directing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide hospitals with guidance on how emergency rooms can implement fentanyl testing in their routine drug screens. The bill is named for Tyler Sh  more

Warner, Kaine, and Scott Celebrate That Power is Flowing from Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, and Scott Celebrate That Power is Flowing from Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA-03) celebrated the announcement that the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project is now generating electricity: "After years of work, we're absolutely thrilled that the   more