| News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors Newsletter for Saturday March 28, 2026 ( 59 items ) |
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$6M Department of Energy grant supports workforce development in nuclear energy
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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$6M Department of Energy grant supports workforce development in nuclear energy
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A consortium led by Penn State has been awarded a $6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to support the revitalization of nuclear facilities and equipment, while also growing workforce opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in nuclear materials research
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A United Front for Freight on Capitol Hill
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 27 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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A United Front for Freight on Capitol Hill
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Mar 27, 2026This week on Capitol Hill, the trucking industry stood shoulder to shoulder with the rail industry to press Congress for action on policies that will improve the movement of freight, strengthen safety, and support the men and women who keep America moving.
ATA President & CEO Chris Spear held a serie
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AAU Seeks to Intervene in Lawsuit Challenging Department of Education's Rushed Rollout of Significant Changes to Annual Data Collection
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Association of American Universities issued the following statement on March 26, 2026:
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AAU Seeks to Intervene in Lawsuit Challenging Department of Education's Rushed Rollout of Significant Changes to Annual Data Collection
The following is a statement from the Association of American Universities about legal actions it took yesterday in a Massachusetts federal court challenging the Department of Education's imposition of new data requirements on colleges and
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AFP-South Dakota Highlights Rushmore Roadmap Agenda with Federal Delegation in Washington, D.C.
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 27 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-South Dakota Highlights Rushmore Roadmap Agenda with Federal Delegation in Washington, D.C.
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Washington, D.C. -Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) convened with the state's congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. this week to highlight both the Rushmore Roadmap agenda for the state and AFP's broader work around affordability on the national stage. T
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ALPA Calls on Congress to Pay TSA Workers Before Leaving Town
MCLEAN, Virginia, March 28 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following statement on March 27,2026:
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ALPA Calls on Congress to Pay TSA Workers Before Leaving Town
Capt. Jason Ambrosi, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), issued the following statement today calling on Congress to act immediately and pay Transportation Security Administration (TSA) transportation security officers (TSOs) before departing for spring recess, as thousands of th
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ATA's Statement on EPA's Removal of DEF Sensor Requirement
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 27 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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ATA's Statement on EPA's Removal of DEF Sensor Requirement
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Mar 27, 2026
Washington - Following today's announcement that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is removing the diesel exhaust fluid sensor requirement, American Trucking Associations Vice President of Energy & Environmental Affairs Patrick Kelly released this statement:
"The Amer
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Blackburn, Kustoff Introduce Rural Health Agenda to Ease Financial Strain for Rural Hospitals, Expand Access to Urgent Care, and Strengthen Recruiting
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Blackburn, Kustoff Introduce Rural Health Agenda to Ease Financial Strain for Rural Hospitals, Expand Access to Urgent Care, and Strengthen Recruiting
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), co-chair of the Senate Rural Health Caucus, and U.S. Representative David Kustoff (R-Tenn.) introduced their bicameral and bipartisan Rural Health Agenda, which includes the S
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Board of Visitors briefed on planned public health efforts, strategic plan
RADFORD, Virginia, March 27 -- Radford University issued the following news release:
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Board of Visitors briefed on planned public health efforts, strategic plan
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At the Radford University Board of Visitors meeting on Friday, March 20, university leadership presented plans to partner with key organizations to expand access to medical, mental and dental health services in Southwest and Southside Virginia.
University President Bret Danilowicz described progress toward establishing a Cen
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Booz Allen Advances AI-Powered NextG for America
MCLEAN, Virginia, March 27 -- Booz Allen Hamilton, an information technology information company, issued the following news release on march 26, 2026:
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Booz Allen Advances AI-powered NextG for America
Ventures investment in ODC supports pathway to 6G infrastructure
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Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) today announced that its corporate venture capital arm, Booz Allen Ventures, has made a strategic investment in O-RAN Development Company (ODC), a U.S.-based technology company specializing
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Bridging the Tech Gap: TSU Hosts Landmark AI Summit With Over 50 HBCUs
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 28 -- Tennessee State University issued the following news:
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Bridging the Tech Gap: TSU Hosts Landmark AI Summit with Over 50 HBCUs
Emmanuel Freeman
Tennessee State University is strengthening its position as a national leader in artificial intelligence, hosting a "Train-the-Trainer" Applied AI Leadership Summit that brought together more than 200 participants from over 50 Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Held March 23-25, the summit focused on
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Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Legislative Hearing on Policies Protecting Communities From Emerging Illicit Drug Threats
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026:
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Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Legislative Hearing on Policies Protecting Communities from Emerging Illicit Drug Threats
Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing titled Policies
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Christopher Newport University: Luter School of Business Ranks As One of Nation's Best
NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, March 28 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news:
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Luter School of Business Ranks As One of Nation's Best
Executive mentorship program and career placement sets Luter apart
By Kelley McGee
High praise from alums, along with an "extremely impressive" career placement record immediately following graduation, has earned the Joseph W. Luter, III School of Business a spot on Poets & Quants' Top Business Schools for 2026. The business education new
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Defense Primer - U.S. Strategic Command Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12981) on March 25, 2026, by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink:
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Defense Primer: U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM)
U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM or STRATCOM) is a Department of Defense (DOD) functional (as opposed to geographic) combatant command (CCMD) whose stated mission is to "conduct operations to deter strategic attack and employ forces, as directed, to guara
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Department of Mathematics Convenes Global STEM Leaders for Groundbreaking International Conference on Engineering, Mathematics, Industrial Innovation
HAMPTON, Virginia, March 27 -- Hampton University posted the following news:
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Department of Mathematics Convenes Global STEM Leaders for Groundbreaking International Conference on Engineering, Mathematics, Industrial Innovation
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Hampton, Va. (March 27, 2026) - Hampton University will convene scholars and industry leaders from across the globe for the International Conference on Engineering, Mathematics and Industrial Applications (ICEMIA), a two-week virtual gathering designed to spark
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Equity in Access: Racial Justice and Reproductive Freedom with Planned Parenthood
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 27 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news:
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Equity in Access: Racial Justice and Reproductive Freedom with Planned Parenthood
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Earlier this month, If/When/How, along with the Council for Culture and Community and sponsored by The George Barrett Social Justice Program, welcomed two attorneys from Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi to Vanderbilt Law for a discussion on racial justice and reproductive freedom.
The conversation f
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Full Transcript: Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear on The Conversation With Dasha Burns
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 28 -- Politico issued the following news release:
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Full Transcript: Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) on The Conversation with Dasha Burns
This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns"
Andy Beshear: Don't just talk about the what. Don't just talk about your policy points. Talk about your why. People want to know you. They want to know what drives you. They want to know
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Gaby Pacheco: "DACA Protections are Lawful, But the Targeting of DACA Recipients is Not"
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 28 -- TheDream.US, a college and career success program for immigrant youth, issued the following statement on March 27, 2026:
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Gaby Pacheco: "DACA Protections are Lawful, But the Targeting of DACA Recipients is Not"
On the heels of sending a letter to Congress highlighting the growing threats to DACA recipients and the larger urgent need for action on behalf of Dreamers, TheDream.US and its President & CEO Gaby Pacheco today highlighted a persistent source of
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Governor Spanberger Awards Grant to Wanchese Fish Company to Support Virginia Seafood Industry
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 27 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Governor Spanberger Awards Grant to Wanchese Fish Company to Support Virginia Seafood Industry
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RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that Wanchese Fish Company, Inc. -a family-owned seafood manufacturer -will receive $248,000 through the Governor's Blue Catfish Processing, Flash Freezing, and Infrastructure Grant Program to expand production capabilities at its
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Health Subcommittee Holds Hearing to Discuss Legislation Protecting Communities From Illicit Drug Threats
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026:
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Health Subcommittee Holds Hearing to Discuss Legislation Protecting Communities from Illicit Drug Threats
Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, led a hearing titled Policies to Protect Our Communities from Illicit Drug Threats.
"I hear countless stories across my dis
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Hodne: Army's New T2COM Will 'Innovate With Urgency'
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 26 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news:
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Hodne: Army's New T2COM Will 'Innovate With Urgency'
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The mission of U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command is to enable the Army to defeat all adversaries by adapting to the ever-changing character of war, its commanding general said.
In his keynote address March 26 at the Association of the U.S. Army's Global Force Symposium and Exposition in Huntsville,
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House Financial Services Subcommittee Chair Flood: We Need to Abate the Flooding Risk
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026:
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Flood: We Need to Abate the Flooding Risk
Today, the House Financial Services Committee is holding a Housing and Insurance Subcommittee hearing, led by Subcommittee Chair Mike Flood (NE-01), to investigate ways to lower the costs and damage of flooding.
Read Subcommittee Chairman Flood's opening remarks
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House Rules Committee Chairwoman Foxx Issues Opening Remarks on Senate Amendment to Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on March 27, 2026, on the Senate amendment to the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7147):
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Foxx Opening Remarks on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7147
As prepared for delivery:
Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time.
Today, the Rules Com
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In its first year, ACCESS Academy doubles applications and delivers strong academic results
FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 26 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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In its first year, ACCESS Academy doubles applications and delivers strong academic results
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In its first year, George Mason University's Accelerated College and Employability Skills (ACCESS) Academy is already demonstrating strong indicators of demand, academic rigor, and early student achievement. Interest in the program has grown rapidly. For the 2026-27 admissions cycle, ACCESS received 387 applicati
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Institute for Justice: Maryland Small Business Will Appeal After District Court Affirms Department of Labor Courts That Hand Down Ruinous Fines
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 28 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release:
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Maryland Small Business Will Appeal After District Court Affirms Department of Labor Courts That Hand Down Ruinous Fines
Decision runs counter to last year's 3rd Circuit decision in Sun Valley.
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WASHINGTON--The Institute for Justice (IJ) will appeal on behalf of C.S. Lawn & Landscaping, a Maryland small business owned by Chuck Saine, after a federal district court upheld the Department of La
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Kaine & Gallego Lead Letter Pressing Trump Administration About Decision to Ease Sanctions on Russia and Iran
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine & Gallego Lead Letter Pressing Trump Administration About Decision to Ease Sanctions on Russia and Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) led their colleagues in a letter pressing the Trump Administration about its decision to ease sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil exports and its lack of planning regarding the economic fallout of President D
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Kaine Statement on Senate Passage of Funding for TSA, CISA, Coast Guard & Other Critical Entities Within DHS
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine Statement on Senate Passage of Funding for TSA, CISA, Coast Guard & Other Critical Entities Within DHS
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following statement after Senate Republicans relented and agreed to fund the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Coast Guard, and other entities within the
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M&T Bank Named Innovation Partner of Northeastern University's Roux Institute
BUFFALO, New York, March 27 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release:
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M&T Bank Named Innovation Partner of Northeastern University's Roux Institute
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PORTLAND, Maine, March 26, 2026 - M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB ) has been named an Innovation Partner of Northeastern University's Roux Institute, a collaboration that will support efforts to cultivate tech talent, advance entrepreneurship and foster research that drives economic
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Maine Senate Passes Sen. Bailey Bill to Strengthen Maine's Landmark Medical Debt Law
AUGUSTA, Maine, March 27 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco:
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Maine Senate passes Sen. Bailey bill to strengthen Maine's landmark medical debt law
The bill builds on the Senator's law that bans medical debt from consumer reports.
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On Wednesday, March 25, the Maine Senate sent a bill from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, to the Governor's desk for her approval. LD 2129, "An Act to Strengthen Consumer Protections by Prohi
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National Taxpayers Union: New Billboards Near Charleston International Warn of Harm Caused by Credit Card Rate Caps
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 26 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release on March 25, 2026:
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New Billboards Near Charleston International Warn of Harm Caused by Credit Card Rate Caps
New billboards near Charleston International Airport this week warn that credit card rate caps would make it harder for working families to access credit they rely on for expenses, National Taxpayers Union announced Wednesday.
Three new billboards highlight the unintended consequenc
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Navy to Commission Submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798)
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release:
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Navy to Commission Submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798)
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The Honorable David Denton, General Counsel of the Navy, will deliver the ceremony's principal address. Additional speakers are set to include Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey; Adm. William Houston, director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program; the Honorable Seth Moulton, U.S. Representative from Massachusetts; and Kari Wilkinson, president, Newport News Shipbuil
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NCBA Joins White House to Celebrate Working Farm and Ranch Families
CENTENNIAL, Colorado, March 28 -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association posted the following news release on March 27, 2026:
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NCBA Joins White House to Celebrate Working Farm and Ranch Families
Today, leaders and members of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) joined a White House event celebrating the Working Families Tax Cuts included in the One Big Beautiful Bill. NCBA played a key role in advancing this legislation, advocating for its passage and building on years of
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Oversight Chairwoman Kiggans Leads Legislative Hearing on Bills to Improve the Safety and Quality of VA Healthcare, Strengthen Accountability for Veterans
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following news release:
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Oversight Chairwoman Jen Kiggans Leads Legislative Hearing on Bills to Improve the Safety and Quality of VA Healthcare, Strengthen Accountability for Veterans
Today, Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), the Chairwoman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, delivered the follo
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People Win: No New ICE Funding, TSA Workers Paid
WASHINGTON, March 27 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release:
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People Win: No New ICE Funding, TSA Workers Paid
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A deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security without more money for ICE or Border Patrol is nearing the finish line thanks to Common Cause members' pressure on lawmakers.
A month ago, more funding for ICE and Border Patrol seemed certain in Congress despite their lawless behavior in Minnesota and elsewhere. Now, pressure from Common Ca
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Radford students gain firsthand experience in policymaking through Government Relations internship
RADFORD, Virginia, March 27 -- Radford University issued the following news release:
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Radford students gain firsthand experience in policymaking through Government Relations internship
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For two Radford University seniors, the path from the classroom to real-world impact led straight to Virginia's capital.
Alivia Turner of Front Royal, Virginia, and Taylor Plapp of Purcellville, Virginia, members of the 2026 Government Relations Internship cohort, spent the spring semester immersed in
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Radford University: Highlander Highlights - Week of March 23, 2026
RADFORD, Virginia, March 27 -- Radford University issued the following Highlander Highlights wrap up for the week of March 23, 2026:
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Highlander Highlights shares with readers some of the extraordinary research and accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students, staff, alumni and faculty.
Honors College students visit the Eternal City
Eleven students from the Radford University Honors College spent spring break exploring history, ph
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Ranking Member Subramanyam Demands Sarah Ferguson Answer Questions on Jeffrey Epstein
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Subramanyam Demands Sarah Ferguson Answer Questions on Jeffrey Epstein
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Ranking Member of the Military and Foreign Affairs Oversight Subcommittee, wrote to Sarah Ferguson to request she submit to questioning by the Oversight Committee as part of the ongoing probe into Jeffrey Epstein, his accomplices, and enablers
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Richmond Postal Employee Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for $1.5M Stolen Check Fraud Scheme
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia posted the following news release:
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Richmond postal employee sentenced to four years in prison for $1.5M stolen check fraud scheme
RICHMOND, Va. - A North Chesterfield man was sentenced today to four years in prison for conspiracy to commit bank fraud.
According to court documents, from Oct. 24, 2021, to May 5, 2025, Joshua Lee, 28, was employed as a mail processing clerk at the U.S. P
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ROUNDUP: Gov. Moore Marks Two Year Anniversary of Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse as Rebuild Continues
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 27 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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ROUNDUP: Gov. Moore Marks Two Year Anniversary of Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse as Rebuild Continues
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ANNAPOLIS, MD - This week, Governor Wes Moore marked the two-year anniversary of the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse in Baltimore. The governor joined Maryland leaders in honoring the six roadworkers who were lost; highlighting the resilience of the Port of Baltimore ; and marking sig
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School Board Approves April 21 Change to 2025-26 School Year Calendar
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 28 -- The Arlington Public Schools issued the following news on March 27, 2026:
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School Board Approves April 21 Change to 2025-26 School Year Calendar
At its meeting on March 26, the School Board approved a change to the 2025-26 school calendar to designate April 21 as a no-school day for students, due to a special election taking place on April 21, with high voter turnout anticipated across the Commonwealth.
A significant number of APS schools will serve as p
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Scott, Courtney, DeSaulnier Urge Labor Department to Improve Transparency From Health Plan Service Providers
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on March 27, 2026:
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Scott, Courtney, DeSaulnier Urge Labor Department to Improve Transparency from Health Plan Service Providers
House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. 'Bobby' Scott (VA-03), Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Ranking Member Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), and Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-0
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Sentara Princess Anne Hospital achieves Magnet with Distinction
NORFOLK, Virginia, March 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news:
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Sentara Princess Anne Hospital achieves Magnet with Distinction
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Sentara Princess Anne Hospital has achieved Magnet(r) Recognition with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), one of the highest honors in healthcare and the gold standard for nursing excellence and patient care.
Fewer than 10% of hospitals nationwide earn Magnet status, and only about 75 hosp
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Sentara's statement on "Medical Debt Ecosystem" report
NORFOLK, Virginia, March 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news:
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Sentara's statement on "Medical Debt Ecosystem" report
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The following statement is in response to the research study titled "Medical Debt Ecosystem: The Mechanized Wealth Extraction from America's Patients" by Patient Rights Advocate (PRA), George Washington University Law School, and Stanford University's Clinical Excellence Research Center release on Thursday, March 26.
Statement:
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Soldiers, Units Adapt to Growing Drone Threat
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 27 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news:
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Soldiers, Units Adapt to Growing Drone Threat
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The old rules of warfare are gone, and the Army is preparing for a future battlefield that's swarming with drones, a panel of leaders said during a Warriors Corner presentation at the Association of the U.S. Army's 2026 Global Force Symposium and Exposition in Huntsville, Alabama.
"The battlefield has a new predator,
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Squire Patton Boggs Recognized in Legal 500 EMEA 2026
TYSONS, Virginia, March 28 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Squire Patton Boggs Recognized in Legal 500 EMEA 2026
In the newly published 2025 edition of Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa, Squire Patton Boggs has been recommended for its expertise across practices and locations.
For dispute resolution and arbitration, Squire Patton Boggs "houses a large team, with strong activity in disputes linked to Latin America, Central Asia, and North Africa, as w
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Students, faculty and alumni honored at 2026 Ferguson College of Agriculture Scholarship and Awards banquet
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 27 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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Students, faculty and alumni honored at 2026 Ferguson College of Agriculture Scholarship and Awards banquet
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Media Contact: Kristin Knight | Office of Communications & Marketing, OSU Agriculture | 405-744-1130 | kristin.knight@okstate.edu
On March 26, the Oklahoma State University's Ferguson College of Agriculture presented scholarships to more than 150 continuing students at the annual Scholarshi
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The Bestick twins reflect on their time as student-athletes at George Mason
FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 27 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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The Bestick twins reflect on their time as student-athletes at George Mason
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Life is filled with unexpected twists and turns. In the case of George Mason University lacrosse twins Kaitlyn and Regan Bestick, that road has split and come back together several times. Now, as the Fredericksburg, Virginia, natives compete in their final season together and prepare to separate again, they reflect on their time
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Three Fordham Law Professors Ranked Among the Top 100 Legal Scholars in the Nation
BRONX, New York, March 28 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news:
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Three Fordham Law Professors Ranked among the Top 100 Legal Scholars in the Nation
By Anna Currell
The latest ranking of the nation's top 100 legal scholars by the George Mason University Law Library features three Fordham Law professors.
Now in its third year, "The Top 100 Legal Scholars of 2025" shows who is writing the most impactful legal scholarship right now, regardless of career stage or in
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Three Takeaways from Three Days at #MSCAnnual26
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 27 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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Three Takeaways from Three Days at #MSCAnnual26
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Mar 27, 2026
There is only one premier gathering for moving and storage professionals to connect, collaborate, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.
Last week, ATA's Moving & Storage Conference convened in Nashville for our Annual Meeting. Attendees engaged in in-depth discussions on the issues s
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U.S. Attorney Charles C. Calenda Announces Leadership Team
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island posted the following news release:
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United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda Announces Leadership Team
United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda today announced the appointment of Dulce Donovan to First Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island. A veteran federal prosecutor, Ms. Donovan will serve as the office's second-in-command and oversee day-to-day operatio
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University of Lynchburg: Sociology Professor Awarded Mednick Fellowship
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, March 28 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news:
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Sociology professor awarded Mednick Fellowship
Dr. Paul McClure was awarded a fellowship by the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges.
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Dr. Paul McClure, an associate professor of sociology, is the University of Lynchburg's 2026 recipient of the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges Mednick Fellowship.
McClure will use the funds awarded to travel to Denver in October for the annu
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Virginia Commonwealth University: Class of 2026 - William Thomas Explores Biology, Medicine and His Own Disease
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Class of 2026: William Thomas explores biology, medicine and his own disease
Sickle cell disease interrupted his freshman year, but the experience inspired him to join a VCU lab focused on the condition.
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William Thomas' emerging career in biology began with a moment of kindness. His high school biology teacher in Stafford County planned to lead a class lesson about sickle cell disease, but sh
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Virginia Commonwealth University: How I Found My Research - Naaima Zaharah Examines Genetic Vulnerabilities in Alcohol Use Disorder
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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How I found my research: Naaima Zaharah examines genetic vulnerabilities in alcohol use disorder
The psychology major said that research is 'an incredibly rewarding experience that allows you to explore questions you genuinely care about.'
By Tom Gresham
Naaima Zaharah came to college knowing that she wanted to conduct research in the field of genetics. She hoped she would be able to find the o
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Virginia State University Students Earn Top Honors And Career Opportunities At National NSBE Convention
ETTRICK, Virginia, March 27 -- Virginia State University posted the following news:
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Virginia State University Students Earn Top Honors And Career Opportunities At National NSBE Convention
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From first-place wins to job offers, VSU students made a Greater impact at one of the nation's largest gatherings of Black engineers and STEM talent.
Virginia State University's Department of Engineering and Technology sent 51 students to showcase "Greater" on a national stage at this year's Natio
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Virginia Tech: $2.5 Million Gift Will Support Transportation Safety Research and Engineering Scholarships
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 28 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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$2.5 million gift will support transportation safety research and engineering scholarships
Generosity from Janusz Jeremiasz Filipiak '05 will advance work at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and in the College of Engineering.
By Albert Raboteau
Janusz Jeremiasz Filipiak '05 recently extended his family's extraordinary legacy of leveraging higher education to foster innovation by giving $2.5 million t
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Virginia Tech: Experts Discuss Complications and Concerns From Social Media Trial Verdicts
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 28 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Experts discuss complications and concerns from social media trial verdicts
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, lost back-to-back jury trials this week centered on accusations that social media platforms cause harm to children. While Meta plans to appeal, as does YouTube, also found liable in one of the verdicts, the cases heighten the probability of many more lawsuits to follow.
Virginia Tech so
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Virginia Tech: Zoe Brooks Turns Coal Country Roots Into Research and Preservation
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 28 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Zoe Brooks turns coal country roots into research and preservation
By Chase Parker
In the mountains of Southwest Virginia, coal is more than history. It's culture. And Zoe Brooks was built by it.
Growing up in Wise County, Virginia, Brooks didn't have to search for history. It surrounded her. Her paternal grandfather spent years of his life mining in Appalachia, while her maternal grandfather helped deliver ho
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Warner Welcomes Court Pausing Hegseth's Designation of Anthropic as a Supply Chain Risk
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner Welcomes Court Pausing Hegseth's Designation of Anthropic as a Supply Chain Risk
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement after a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction in Anthropic's lawsuit against the Trump administration:
"The preliminary injunction barring the improper designatio
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Washington & Lee University: Student Organization Spotlight - American Constitution Society
LEXINGTON, Virginia, March 27 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following Q&A on March 26, 2026, involving American Constitution Society President Justin Carter:
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Student Organization Spotlight: American Constitution Society
The American Constitution Society advocates for laws and systems that strengthen democratic legitimacy and uphold the rule of law.
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The mission of the W&L chapter of the American Constitution Society (ACS) is to support and advocate for laws and systems
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WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: A.G. JONES SHARES ROUNDUP OF ACTIONS TAKEN
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 28 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 27, 2026:
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WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES SHARES ROUNDUP OF ACTIONS TAKEN
Celebrates Passage of Vape Enforcement Act, Fights Federal Overreach and Takes Legal Action to Hold Bad Actors Accountable
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Today, Attorney General Jay Jones released a comprehensive update on the action he has taken for Virginians, over the past two weeks. Putting money back in
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