WASHINGTON, April 1 -- A coalition of 23 state attorneys general submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration opposing proposed changes to certification requirements tied to the System for Award Management, arguing the revisions could impose unlawful and burdensome conditions on recipients of federal funding. The letter argues that the proposed changes are unnecessary, duplicative, and violate the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) because they add burdens without justifi  more

BOONE, North Carolina, April 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Groups ask D.C. Circuit to set aside FERC certificate for MVP Southgate gas pipeline * Seven conservation and community groups filed a court challenge to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's authorization for Mountain Valley Pipeline LLC to construct the MVP Southgate gas pipeline. The petition for review, filed by the Southern Environmental Law Center, Appalachian M  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 1 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * Advancing Nutrition Education at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)-Auburn: Culinary Medicine and Clinical Skills for Future Physicians By Brittany Lilla At VCOM, nutrition is integrated throughout the curriculum as a core component of the College's commitment to preventive care and patient-centered counseling. Recognizing the critical role nutrition plays in lon  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 1 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Celebrates Historic Artemis II Launch, Highlights Industry's Role in America's Return to the Moon * The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) today celebrated the successful launch of NASA's Artemis II mission, a defining moment in America's return to the Moon. This launch is the first crewed journey around the Moon in more than 50 years and will take human  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 2 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home issued the following news release: * * * Alliance Submits Comments in Response to CMS's Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH) Request for Information On March 30, the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) submitted a letter to Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), regarding the Request for Information related to Comprehensive Regulation  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 1 -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * THE AMERICAN TELEMEDICINE ASSOCIATION AND JOHNS HOPKINS MEDICINE LAUNCH INITIATIVE TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO INTERSTATE TELEHEALTH ACCESS WASHINGTON, DC, and BALTIMORE, MD - The American Telemedicine Association (ATA), in collaboration with Johns Hopkins Medicine, today announced a three-year initiative to advance understanding and legislative action to reduce state l  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 1 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following news release on March 30, 2026: * * * It's Unconstitutional To Make Government Employees Work Without Pay Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement thanking President Donald Trump for paying Transportation Security Administration workers who had been on the job without pay for more than month: "President Donald Trump is doing the right thing and uph  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 2 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on April 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Issues Statement on Birthright Citizenship Case Oral Arguments at SCOTUS Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined 23 other attorneys general in issuing the following statement ahead of the SCOTUS oral arguments in the birthright citizenship case, Trump v. Barbara: The President's executive order redefining birthright citizenship violates our Constitut  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, April 1 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * As SCOTUS arguments begin, 24 states' attorneys general issue joint statement affirming birthright citizenship * Attorney General Nick Brown today released the following statement with 23 other attorneys general before oral arguments began in the U.S. Supreme Court case Trump v. Barbara, which concerns President Trump's unlawful executive order to end birthright citizenship.   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, COALITION ISSUE STATEMENT AS SUPREME COURT HEARS ARGUMENTS ON BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined 24 attorneys general in issuing a statement on Barbara v. Trump, a challenge to President Trump's executive order purporting to end birthright citizenship for countless children born in the United States to immigrant parents  more

BELLEVUE, Washington, April 1 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * CCRKBA CHEERS REPORT THAT DOJ HAS DECLARED WAR ON ANTI-GUN LAWS * BELLEVUE, WA - The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is cheering a Washington Times report that the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, under Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, is targeting restrictive gun laws that don't square with the  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 31 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Celebrating Our Champions: An evening honoring faculty and staff donors * George Mason University's Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations recognized the contributions of its champions-George Mason's faculty and staff donors-with an evening of thanks. The March 18 Celebrating Our Champions event focused on the generosity and support that faculty and staff offer the university while serving George Maso  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 1 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release: * * * CFA Institute calls for functional, proportionate AI oversight to safeguard UK retail investors and market integrity CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, has published its response to the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) Review into the long-term impact of artificial intelligence on retail financial services (the "Mills   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 1 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Selects Lincoln University's Lourraine De Luna for Internship with Team Jamaica Bickle * The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) has selected Lincoln University freshman Lourraine De Luna for a prestigious internship with Team Jamaica Bickle (TJB) during the 2026 Penn Relays. De Luna, a member of the Lincoln University women's socce  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * Common Cause Urges SCOTUS to Protect Birthright Citizenship * Common Cause is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect birthright citizenship in Trump v. Barbara, a challenge to the Trump Administration's attempt to ignore the 14 th Amendment of the Constitution. The group recently filed an amicus brief defending birthright citizenship and its central role in our democracy. In early 2025, Pre  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 1 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * Copper & Glass Closes; OMEGA Federal Credit Union Assumes Loans, Assets, Shares * Member Deposits Remain Protected up to $250,000 by the Share Insurance Fund Alexandria, VA (April 1, 2026) - The National Credit Union Administration today liquidated Copper & Glass Federal Credit Union in Glassport, Pennsylvania. OMEGA Federal Credit Union of Wexford, Pennsylvania, immediately  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 2 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following statement on April 1, 2026: * * * CTA: WTO E-Commerce Moratorium Expiration Is a Crisis The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R): "The WTO's moratorium on e-commerce duties is a cornerstone of global trade, and CTA and our members appreciate the time, energy, and effort Ambassador Greer and the USTR team invested around the 1  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro Celebrates Virginia Paid Family and Medical Leave * Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released a statement applauding Virginia for becoming the 15 th state to enact a paid family and medical leave program: "Americans are trapped in a cost-of-living crisis. When Democrats gain power, they respond. I applaud my friend and former colleague Governor of Virginia Abigail Spanberge  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * DFA Workers in North Carolina Join Teamsters (WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.) - More than 120 workers at a fluid milk plant owned by Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) in Winston-Salem, N.C., have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 391. "This victory showed what's possible when workers look out for one another and refuse to settle for less," said Rick Armstrong, President   more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Butterball for Violating the Americans with Disabilities Act * Federal lawsuit charges meat processing facility denied accommodation for cancer treatments and fired employee because of her disability RALEIGH, N.C. - Butterball, LLC, a food processing company based out of Garner, North Carolina and doing business in Mt. Olive, North Carolina, violated federal law when it ref  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Environment] -- The Defenders of Wildlife posted the following news release: * * * Federal court rules Forest Service unlawfully relied on flawed analysis to create Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan * In a major victory for the communities and wildlife that depend on North Carolina's Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina ruled that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Forest Service violated the E  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48888) on March 30, 2026, entitled "The Federal Recognition of Tribes: Frequently Asked Questions." The report is written by natural resources policy specialist Mariel J. Murray, legislative attorney Mainon A. Schwartz and law librarian Laura Deal. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY As of 2026, the United States encompasses 575 federally recognized Tribes, or groups of Indigenous people that  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Fluence, Arlington, Virginia, a leading U.S.-based provider of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery energy storage systems (BESS), has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding IRS Notice 2026-15, which provides guidance on interim safe harbors related to material assistance from prohibited foreign entities (PFEs) under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), Public Law 119-21. The letter emphasizes the company's support for the Treasury D  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 1 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Opens Call for Nominations for 2026 Security Technician of the Year Awards * This prestigious award program highlights the critical role that security technicians play within the industry. DALLAS, Texas-The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has opened the call for nominations for the 2026 Security Te  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 1 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Four Takeaways on Four Days at TMCAnnual26 * This year, ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) is celebrating 70 years of excellence. Over four days in Nashville, thousands of the industry's top technical minds celebrated this milestone in grand style.  No other event matches TMC's Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition when it comes to  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 1 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * General David W. Allvin named featured speaker for Spring 2026 Commencement * General David W. Allvin, the 23rd Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, will be the featured speaker at George Mason University's Spring Commencement ceremony on May 14 at EagleBank Arena. Allvin served as chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force from November 2023 to November 2025, under President Joe Biden and President Donald Tr  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 1 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Gillis: Installations 'Bedrock' of Army Warfighting * Installations with resilient and reliable access to energy and water enable success on the battlefield, the assistant secretary of the Army for installations, energy and the environment said. "Our installations are the bedrock of the Army's warfighting platform. From our installations, our warfighters train and   more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 2 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following statement on April 1, 2026: * * * Goats Seized From Grand Barr Dairy Are Forfeited to the County: PETA Statement A Malheur County judge has ordered that all of the approximately 240 goats seized from Grand Barr Dairy in February are forfeited to the county. Please see the following statement from PETA Vice President Daniel Paden: "PETA thanks the judge for ordering that these long-suffering goats b  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on NIOSH Deployment to SWVA for Black Lung Screenings * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has announced that it will provide free, confidential black lung screenings to coal miners in Virginia. As part of the NIOSH Coal Worker's Health Surveillance Program (CWHSP), all coal miners are welcome an  more

RADFORD, Virginia, April 1 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Hattie M. Strong Foundation scholarships pave the way for six emerging teachers * For education majors, the final semester of college brings more than just the excitement of counting down to graduation. It offers the opportunity to be immersed in the classroom as a teacher full-time, which may create financial burdens for students who need to work. With significantly less time available for part-time   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 2 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Hilton Named Top Hospitality Company to Work For in the U.S. by Great Place to Work and Fortune Hospitality leader marks 11th consecutive year on prestigious list, celebrates welcoming workplace culture that makes it the best place to work and the best place to stay * Hilton named top hospitality company to work for in the U.S., according to Great Place to Work and Fortune * Reco  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- HonorBridge, the largest federally designated organ procurement organization (OPO) serving North Carolina and part of Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing proposed revisions to conditions for coverage for OPOs. The letter offers detailed feedback on the CMS rulemaking, CMS-3409-P, which aims to improve organ donation and transplantation outcomes under Medicare and Medicaid programs. In the letter, HonorBr  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Asks Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger to Not Release Criminal Illegal Alien From Jail Who Bludgeoned His 3-Month-Old Daughter to Death in Fairfax * This heinous murder comes merely a day after Fairfax County, VA arrested another criminal illegal alien for the fatal stabbing of an innocent American citizen Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that U.S. Immigr  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 1 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Governor Spanberger Signs Legislation to Address High Healthcare, Housing & Energy Costs * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday signed a series of bills to tackle the high cost of healthcare, housing, and energy for Virginia families -and reiterated her commitment to reviewing the remaining legislation on her desk with a focus on making the Commonwealth a more af  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 2 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Institute for Justice Applauds Idaho Governor Signing Bill Protecting Private Property from Law Enforcement Searches Without a Warrant Yesterday, Idaho took a major step toward restoring protections for the state's landowners with Governor Brad Little's signing of S.1326. The historic, first-of-its kind new law prohibits most government agents from entering private land that is   more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 31 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement by 24 Attorneys General on Trump v. Barbara Oral Argument * WASHINGTON, D.C. -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, alongside 24 attorneys general, issued a joint statement ahead of U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments on President Trump's illegal executive order attempting to terminate birthright citizenship. "The President's executive order redefining bir  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement of 24 Attorneys General Ahead of Supreme Court Oral Argument on Birthright Citizenship * Attorney General William Tong and 23 other attorneys general this morning released a joint statement ahead of oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in Trump v. Barbara, the case regarding President Donald Trump's illegal attempt to rewrite the constitution and end bi  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * Judge Orders Individuals Associated with Patriot Front to Pay Punitive Damages in Civil Rights Case for Destroying Mural of Arthur Ashe in Richmond * RICHMOND - A federal court ordered Patriot Front, its leader-Thomas Rousseau-and Patriot Front members William Ring and Jacob Brown to pay more than $470,000 in a high-profile case filed after members of Patrio  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Joint Economic Committee released the following testimony by Richard Goldberg, associate counsel of the Fraud Section within the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, from a March 25, 2026, hearing entitled "The Rising Global Scam Economy: Modernizing Federal Approaches to Protect Americans from Foreign Fraudsters": * * * Cryptocurrency investment fraud schemes have been growing at an alarming rate for years, victimizing Americans in every part of the   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 31 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * Landmark Cape Water Performance-based Bond to Support Continued Catchment Restoration in Cape Town, South Africa * As part of the newly launched Cape Water Performance-based Bond, a first-of-its-kind, nature-linked outcomes bond valued at R2.5 billion (USD $150M*), The Nature Conservancy in South Africa (TNC-SA) today announced it will receive R150M in conservation funding in the   more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, April 2 -- Liberty University issued the following news release: * * * Crown Prince of Iran makes heartfelt plea for students to stand for the silent and oppressed Reza Pahlavi, the last crown prince of Iran, was welcomed to Liberty University's Convocation stage on Wednesday, where he delivered a message on the recent atrocities from his homeland and implored students to stand firm for the oppressed. Pahlavi is the son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, wh  more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, April 2 -- Liberty University issued the following news release: * * * Family's gift spurs campaign to upgrade Equestrian Center, provide scholarships A recent donation by the Pemble family to the Liberty Mountain Equestrian Center will help transform it into one of the premier riding centers in Virginia and continue the program's growth as a nationally recognized team within the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association and the equestrian community as a whole. "The LMEC is  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * March Recap: Chairman Griffith Helps Lead Awareness on Health Care Issues * U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, delivered on multiple opportunities to raise awareness on health care issues facing the United States. Chairman Griffith continued the Health Subcommittee's affordability series to follow on House Rep  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following statement on April 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown, with 23 Other Attorneys General, Issues Joint Statement on Birthright Ahead of Oral Arguments in Trump v. Barbara Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 23 other attorneys general today issued the following statement, ahead of oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara, a challenge brought by a class of children who would lose citizens  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 1 -- Meals On Wheels America issued the following news: * * * Meals on Wheels America Expands Access to Medically Tailored Meals for Seniors with Renewed Support from the McKesson Foundation Meals on Wheels America has received renewed support from the McKesson Foundation for a third consecutive year, with a $250,000 grant to expand access to medically tailored meals for older adults living with chronic health conditions. This investment will address one of the most  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release: * * * NAIC Catastrophe Risk Management Center of Excellence Shows How Resilient Rebuilding Can Strengthen Insurance Markets * New research led by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' (NAIC) Catastrophe Risk Management Center of Excellence (COE) demonstrates how science-based mitigation and catastrophe modeling can significa  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 1 (TNSrpt) -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Releases 2025 Annual Report * Alexandria, VA (April 1, 2026) -The National Credit Union Administration today released its 2025 Annual Report (Opens new window), highlighting the agency's activities and accomplishments over the past year. "Throughout 2025, the Share Insurance Fund and the credit union system remained well-capitalized with sufficient liquidity," sa  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 1 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * New AI Tech to Speed Drug Development * School of Medicine scientists have developed a bold new approach to drug development and discovery that could dramatically accelerate the creation of new medicines. UVA's Nikolay V. Dokholyan, PhD, and colleagues have developed a suite of artificial intelligence-powered tools, called YuelDesign, YuelPocket and YuelBond, that work together to t  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 (TNSinfo) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following information collection: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted the following information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is the second notice for public comment; the first was published in the Federal Register, and no comments were received. NSF is forwarding the proposed submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS and VA250 ANNOUNCE PRODUCTION OF AMERICA MADE IN VIRGINIA: 250 YEARS TOGETHER (w.t.) * Live Event from Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area Premieres Saturday, July 4, 2026, as Part of PBS America @ 250 ARLINGTON VA; April 1, 2026 - PBS today announced AMERICA MADE IN VIRGINIA: 250 YEARS TOGETHER (w.t.), a new special produced in partnership with VA250. In commemoration of America's Ind  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 31 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS RECOGNIZED WITH 37 WEBBY NOMINATIONS AND 10 HONOREES * Ranking as the second-most nominated organization of 2026, PBS is named a finalist for Media Company of the Year for the third year running Arlington, VA; March 31, 2026 - For the third consecutive year, PBS has been named a finalist for the Webby Media Company of the Year award, reaffirming that trusted, community-minded storytelling  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 31 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS RECOGNIZED WITH 37 WEBBY NOMINATIONS AND 9 HONOREES * Ranking as the second-most nominated organization of 2026, PBS is named a finalist for Media Company of the Year for the third year running Arlington, VA; March 31, 2026 - For the third consecutive year, PBS has been named a finalist for the Webby Media Company of the Year award, reaffirming that trusted, community-minded storytelling   more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, April 1 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Proposed Removal of Protections for Greater Chaco Canyon Region Demonstrates Continued Attacks on Sacred Indigenous Landscapes * SANTA FE, N.M. -Removing protections for the Greater Chaco Canyon Region is an intentional disregard for the profound spiritual, cultural, and archaeological significance of the land. The proposal would reopen more than 330,000 acres of  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 2 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement on April 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition issue statement before Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship oral arguments Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined 23 attorneys general in issuing the following statement ahead of oral arguments for Trump v. Barbara. "The President's executive order redefining birthright citizenship violates our Constitution, fed  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Political] (TNSrpt) -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Record Setting LNG Exports Send Energy Costs Spiraling for Consumers * Last year, for the first time, the United States exported more natural gas than is used by the nearly 74 million American households that are attached to gas utility service, according to a new report released today by Public Citizen. More than 5.5 trillion cubic feet of liquified natural gas (LNG) was exported   more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Roffman Horvitz PLC, Tysons Corner, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration regarding proposed changes to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The letter voices opposition to the GSA's addition of new certification language related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs within the SAM Federal Financial Assistance General Certifications and Representat  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 2 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Federal court rules Forest Service unlawfully relied on flawed analysis to create Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- In a major victory for the communities and wildlife that depend on North Carolina's Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina ruled that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Forest Ser  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Department Announces Record-Low Traffic Deaths & Fatality Rates in 2025 2025 had the second-lowest fatality rate on America's roads in recorded history  * The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced that traffic deaths fell to record lows in 2025. With an estimated 36,640 traffic fatalities in 2025-a   more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Trump's Transportation Department Announces Record-Low Traffic Deaths & Fatality Rates in 2025 2025 had the second-lowest fatality rate on America's roads in recorded history * The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced that traffic deaths fell to record lows in 202  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 2 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Amicus Brief to Defend Birthright Citizenship Oral Arguments For Trump v. Barbara Begin * Today, Attorney General Jay Jones issued a joint statement alongside 24 attorneys general ahead of oral arguments at the Supreme Court in the birthright citizenship case, Trump v. Barbara. "The President's executive order redefining birthright ci  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 2 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Statement On President Trump's Illegal Executive Order on Voting Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement about Donald Trump's Executive Order on voting. "Virginia will stand up to this. In court. The President's latest executive order is a blatantly illegal and malicious attempt to block access to the ballot. His order restr  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 2 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * AG Jones Responds to Trump-Aligned, Thiel-Funded Effort Exploiting Civil Rights Imagery to Mislead Voters New election filings revealed that a group backed by Peter Thiel -- a Silicon Valley billionaire and one of Donald Trump's most prominent financial backers who has helped fund Trump-aligned candidates and political efforts nationwide -- has poured $2.5 million into   more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Highway Administration concerning the agency's request for reinstatement of information collection activities related to Emergency Relief (ER) funding applications. VDOT highlights the complexity and inefficiencies in the current ER application process and suggests improvements to reduce administrative burdens on state departments of transportation. VDOT's commentary emph  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU spreads school spirit with limited-edition mayonnaise Layered in black and gold from squid ink and turmeric, May-UN-naise will be part of a one-month test rollout but is available for preorder now. * Bringing its UNCOMMON brand to one of America's most common condiments, Virginia Commonwealth University is releasing a limited-edition, black-and-gold "May-UN-naise" next month - and kicking of  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * How I found my research: Manuella Escobar dives deep into the Latino college experience Escobar, a Colombia native, gravitated to her line of study when her classmates' questions about her cultural background transitioned from 'Narcos' and drug cartels to Bad Bunny, J Balvin and Latin music. By Tom Gresham Manuella Escobar was born and raised in Cali, Colombia, but she found a new home in Richmo  more

ETTRICK, Virginia, April 1 -- Virginia State University posted the following news: * * * Virginia State University Names Marika Peterson As Dean Of Libraries And University Librarian * Peterson brings nearly 30 years of experience in higher education and transformative leadership to VSU. Virginia State University proudly announces the appointment of Marika Peterson as Dean of Libraries and University Librarian. "Marika Peterson's extensive experience, strategic vision, and deep connectio  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * $4.2 million grant strengthens region's advanced manufacturing future A new GO Virginia investment will help Virginia Tech and regional partners accelerate innovation, expand workforce pathways, and strengthen Southwest and Southern Virginia's position in advanced manufacturing. By Diane Deffenbaugh A $4.2 million investment from GO Virginia, matched by more than $2 million in regional support, will help Southwe  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 2 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * New study pinpoints climate conditions for restoring the endangered butternut tree Resarchers used advanced habitat modeling to identify where the endangered butternut tree can survive and thrive again. By Max Esterhuizen The butternut tree, a close relative of black walnut prized for its pale wood and wildlife value, is on the brink of disappearing from North American forests. A new study from Virgin  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw Statement on CISA Employees Reinstated After Being Wrongly Targeted by Trump's DHS Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) issued the following statement after employees at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) were reinstated and cleared of all wrongdoing following their wrongful suspension by Trump's Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "I've been de  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Blasts Trump NATO Threat * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement: "For more than seventy years, NATO has been the cornerstone of American national security - deterring war in Europe, projecting strength around the world, and ensuring that the United States never stands alone in moments of cr  more