HERNDON, Virginia, April 2 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * "An Exceptional Three Weeks": RVTI Course Attendee Shares Level 2 Testimonial * The RV Technical Institute (RVTI)'s Level 2 training covers theoretical knowledge of all the systems and components within an RV, including propane, electrical, plumbing, appliances, body, generator, and chassis. A student who successfully completes the training will leave with a proven skill set   more

LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Opposes Proposal by Trump Administration Targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing a comment letter (PDF) opposing a proposal by the General Services Administration (GSA) that imposes new certification requirements upon receipt of federal funding, which could r  more

HERNDON, Virginia, April 1 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release: * * * All-new 2027 Volkswagen Atlas debuts at the New York International Auto Show * Second-generation Atlas builds on the success of the original with bolder design, smarter tech, and premium features where they matter most * All-new modern sheet metal meets a completely reimagined cabin with real wood decor and ambient lighting as standard, with available 15-inch infotainment, Nappa leather, and ma  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: * * * Amata Congratulates American Samoa's Cherry Blossom Princess Kaili Iliganoa Shansonga * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is pleased to announce that Kaili Iliganoa Shansonga was selected by The American Samoa Society of Washington, DC, to represent American Samoa at this year's 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. Her coronation ceremony was held o  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, April 1 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Issues Joint Statement with 24 Attorneys General on Birthright Citizenship Oral Arguments * Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in issuing the following statement regarding oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara before the U.S. Supreme Court: "The President's executive order redefining birthright citi  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 3 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems awarded $180m contract for Tridon Mk2 from Sweden BAE Systems has secured a contract worth $180 million from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the TRIDON Mk2 anti-aircraft system. The TRIDON Mk2 is a truck-mounted 40 mm anti-aircraft gun system that addresses a gap in today's air defense. The system has multi-target capability and can engage a wide range of aerial threats, inc  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 3 -- BDO USA, a provider of assurance, tax and financial advisory services, presented the following news release: * * * BDO USA Recognized Among '100 Best Companies to Work For' in 2026 by Fortune Media and Great Place To Work * BDO USA has been named to the 2026 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For(R) list for the second year in a row. * The firm's leadership credits BDO's people as the drivers of culture and the reason for this recognition. * The 100 companies c  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Statement on Anniversary of Liberation Day * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today released the following statement on the anniversary of President Donald Trump's so-called " Liberation Day ": "A year ago, President Donald Trump stood before the American people to declare "Liberation Day," an expansive tariff regime he promised would revive American manufacturing and usher in a new economic "gold  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 3 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Eureka! Researchers develop new way to detect breakthroughs in science Large-scale analysis reveals 'disruptive' innovations in research history By John Brhel The history of science and technology is marked by major breakthroughs -- the theory of evolution, the splitting of the atom, the development of antibiotics -- and a research team including faculty at Binghamton University, State Universi  more

ETTRICK, Virginia, April 2 -- Virginia State University posted the following news: * * * Board of Visitors Virtual Personnel, Compensation & Governance Committee Meeting April 10th, 2026 * The Personnel, Compensation, and Governance Committee of the Virginia State University Board of Visitors will convene a meeting on Friday, April 10, 2026. The meeting will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. There will be no opportunity for public comment. Friday, April 10 th, 2026 * 10:00 a.m. -  more

VIENNA, Virginia, April 2 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * Book, News, and Journal Publishers Join with Authors in Amicus Brief in Support of Music Publishers in Concord v. Anthropic * On March 30, 2026, the News/Media Alliance (NMA), Association of American Publishers (AAP), International Association of Scientific, Technical & Medical Publishers (STM), and Authors Guild (AG) filed an amicus brief supporting the plaintiff  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * Chairmen Steil, Jordan, and Comer Issue Statement Following New York Times Reporting that ActBlue May Have Misled Congress Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Committee on the Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (OH-04), and Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (KY-01) issued th  more

NEW YORK, April 2 -- Common Cause - New York issued 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. * 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 14th Amendment of the Constitution. The group recently filed an amicus brief defe  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 3 -- Consumer Action for a Strong Economy issued the following excerpts of a commentary on April 2, 2026, by President Matthew Kandrach to DC Journal: * * * CASE Op-Ed in DC Journal: Without VICP, Future Treatments Won't Be Made in America The American economy is the envy of the world, driven in significant part by our unparalleled capacity for life-changing innovations that the world relies upon. However, some legislators and policymakers in Washington are threaten  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Court Orders More Discovery from the Government in Case Challenging DOGE's Unlawful Access to Sensitive Personal Data Labor Unions' Litigation Continues in Battle Over Privacy Protections * A federal court on Tuesday ordered the government to disclose  more

RADFORD, Virginia, April 2 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Dollywood Co. President Eugene Naughton '89 to speak at Radford University's 2026 Spring Commencement * A global leader in the attractions and hospitality industry will return to his alma mater this spring as Eugene Naughton '89, president of The Dollywood Co., addresses Radford University's 2026 graduating class. Radford University will honor its graduates during two ceremonies: the Graduate Hooding   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 3 -- Empower Oversight Whistleblowers and Research, an organization dedicated to enhancing independent oversight of government and corporate wrongdoing, issued the following news release: * * * Big Tech Buried the Laptop Story, Now It's Burying the Film About It WASHINGTON - Empower Oversight is sounding the alarm about Big Tech's suppression of its campaign to fund a documentary regarding the Hunter Biden laptop story, appearing to be just another round of restricted  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 2 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Following ATA-MSC's Advocacy, Pentagon Provides Relief for Movers on Fuel Prices * With average diesel prices surging to over $5.40 per gallon, the American Trucking Associations' Moving & Storage Conference recently secured relief for movers doing business with the Department of War.  Last week, ATA-MSC sent a letter urging Major General Lance Curtis, the   more

BRONX, New York, April 2 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following Q&A on April 1, 2026, by Josh Friedland with Tom Lee, Leitner Family Professor of International Law: * * * The Declaration at 250: Sovereignty, Self-Determination, and International Law As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this year, Fordham Law News is turning to its faculty to explore the legal, historical, and philosophical dimensions of the document. This Q  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC, Maryland Attorney General Secure Full Refunds and Additional Penalties Against Lindsay Auto Group for Deceptive Pricing Practices and Unwanted Add-ons * The Federal Trade Commission and Maryland Attorney General today announced Lindsay Automotive Group and its executives will return money to resolve allegations that they deceived consumers for years with falsely advertised low prices and unwante  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 1 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason's student parent and caregiver meetups earn national recognition * More than 30% of George Mason University students who participated in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) this year reported spending time caregiving each week-for children, siblings, parents, or other family members. That's a significant portion of the student body navigating coursework alongside responsibilities   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 2 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Godspeed! ALG Applauds Successful Launch Of Artemis II To The Moon Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement praising the successful launch of Artemis II: "Not since 1972's Apollo 17 have Americans or anyone else for that matter visited the moon besides robots and satellites. After six manned missions arrived saf  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 2 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release on April 1, 2026: * * * Gov. Kehoe, Speaker Patterson Named Taxpayer Defenders of the Month by National Taxpayers Union National Taxpayers Union (NTU) on Wednesday named Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe and House Speaker Jonathan Patterson Taxpayer Defenders of the Month for their work to eliminate Missouri's state income tax. The vision initiated by Gov. Kehoe and Speaker Patterson to eliminate Misso  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 2 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Signs Bipartisan Bills to Keep Virginia Students Safe at School * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger signed bipartisan legislation to keep Virginia students safe at school and make sure Virginia teachers have the resources and training to respond to emergencies. The bills the Governor signed into law will help keep Virginia students safe by strengthening t  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * House Values Action Team Statement Condemning Holy Week Attacks on Christians in Nigeria * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Robert Aderholt, Chairman of the House Values Action Team; joined by VAT Co-Chair Congressman Josh Brecheen; VAT Co-Chair Congresswoman Mary Miller; Congressman Chris Smith, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Africa of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs; Congressman Riley Moo  more

HERNDON, Virginia, April 3 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Volkswagen reveals all-new 2027 Atlas in New York City New York, NY -- Earlier this week, Volkswagen of America debuted the all-new 2027 Atlas SUV ahead of the New York International Auto Show. Volkswagen Brand North America CEO Kjell Gruner introduced the new Atlas, highlighting its bolder design, smarter tech, and premium features where they matter most. Watch the full  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 3 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Animal Sanctuary Will Appeal to North Carolina Supreme Court After Appellate Court Upholds City Ban Family-operated sanctuary in Winston-Salem is fighting rules that threaten its ability to care for special needs animals. * WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.--Fairytale Farm Animal Sanctuary will appeal to the North Carolina Supreme Court after a state appeals court ruled that Winston-Salem can restrict the n  more

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, April 3 -- William and Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * International maritime officers connect with science at W&M's Batten School & VIMS By Ethan Smith William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS recently hosted the U.S. Coast Guard's (USCG) International Maritime Officer's Course (IMOC), educating global maritime leaders on how science impacts real-world decisions on issues like pollution, fisheries enforcement and coastal   more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, April 2 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following joint statement with 23 attorneys general on the Trump vs. Barbara oral argument: * "The President's executive order redefining birthright citizenship violates our Constitution, federal statutes, and the rule that has governed our Nation for more than 150 years. We were proud to lead the fight against this unlawful order, and grateful for the injunctions we obtained that prevented this action from ever   more

FARMVILLE, Virginia, April 3 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * Longwood announces Chief Justice Bernard Goodwyn, Colonial Williamsburg CEO Cliff Fleet as commencement speakers As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, a pair of leaders with deep ties to Virginia history and culture will address the Longwood Class of 2026 at commencement ceremonies on May 15-16. Bernard Goodwyn's tenure as chief justice of the Virginia Supreme Court concluded earlier this y  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 3 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * The next water war: AI data centers and Michigan's most precious resource Somewhere in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, a technology company is quietly planning a facility that will consume more water each day than a small city. It will not be a steel mill, a paper plant, or a municipal water authority. It will be a data center -- a climate-controlled cathedral of servers built to power artificial intel  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces Settlement with Lindsay Dealerships and its Owners and Officers Settlement Could Provide Tens of Millions of Dollars in Refunds to Consumers * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that his Consumer Protection Division along with the Federal Trade Commission have reached a settlement of civil charges against Lindsay  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48536) on March 25, 2026, entitled "Medicaid: Selected Resources for National, State and Local Enrollment Data" by research librarians Sarah K. Braun and Angela Napili: * * * Contents Purpose and Scope ... 1 Federal Data Sources ... 2 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National and State Data ... 2 Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC): National and State  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 1 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * NASDA Brings U.S. Agriculture Stakeholders Together on Sustainable Aviation Fuel * The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture brought together a group of U.S. agriculture and renewable fuels stakeholders to submit a coordinated response to the U.K. Department for Transport's call for evidence on cr  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 3 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * National Alliance for Care at Home Responds to the FY 2027 Hospice Proposed Rule The National Alliance for Care at Home responded to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Fiscal Year 2027 Hospice Wage Index proposed rule, which proposes payment and regulatory updates under the Medicare hospice benefit. The proposed 2.4% payment update - largely prescribed b  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 2 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association issued the following news release on March 31, 2026: * * * ABB Expands Make It American Certification to Three New Facilities, Sets Program Milestone with Grid Management and Automation Achievement The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today announced that NEMA member ABB, Inc. has become the first company in the NEMA Make It American program to achieve product-level domestic content certifica  more

VIENNA, Virginia, April 3 -- The Navy Federal Credit Union issued the following news release: * * * Navy Federal Credit Union Recognized as '100 Best Companies to Work For' for the 15th Consecutive Year and 16th Time Overall Navy Federal Credit Union has again been named a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For(R) , marking its 15th consecutive - and 16th overall - placement on the prestigious national list. "At Navy Federal, our people are the driving force behind our mission," said Holly K  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 2 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Board to Hold Meeting on April 9 * Alexandria, VA (April 2, 2026) -The National Credit Union Administration Board will hold a meeting on Thursday, April 9 starting at 10 a.m. Eastern. Items on the agenda include briefings on: * Brokered & Reciprocal Deposits * NCUA's Deregulation Project * 2026-2030 Strategic Plan * 2026 Annual Performance Plan All meetings   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 2 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Next-Gen C2 is 'Leading Edge' of Army Transformation * As the Army prototypes its Next-Generation Command and Control, the goal is to help troops see, understand and act faster than any adversary, a panel of senior leaders said during a panel discussion March 26 at the Association of the U.S. Army's Global Force Symposium and Exposition in Huntsville, Alabama. Sold  more

BOONE, North Carolina, April 2 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * Off the map in Mongolia: App State geology students explore origins of ancient mass extinction Their work is part of DAGGER research group expeditions led by Dr. Sarah Carmichael Mountaineer Discovery: This story is part of a series highlighting student research, creativity and innovation at App State. Join the Office of Student Research for the 29th annual Celebration of Student Research and Crea  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * One Month Into Iran War, Virginians Have Paid $254 Million for Gas * WASHINGTON - A new congressional analysis finds that Virginians have already paid $254 million more at the pump as a result of President Trump's war of choice in Iran, part of a broader nationwide increase in gasoline costs totaling an estimated $8.4 billion for American families. The report shows the national average price of gaso  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * One Month Into Iran War, Virginians Have Paid $254 Million More for Gas * WASHINGTON, D.C - A new congressional analysis finds that Virginians have already paid $254 million more at the pump as a result of President Trump's war of choice in Iran, part of a broader nationwide increase in gasoline costs totaling an estimated $8.4 billion for American families. The report shows the national average price  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 2 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Poison Centers See Jump in Kava Calls * Calls to poison centers about kava - a drug found in drinks marketed as a healthy alternative to alcoholic beverages - rose 383% between 2011 and 2025, according to a new UVA Health study. Poison centers received 203 kava-related calls in 2025, up from 57 in 2011, according to researchers from UVA Health's Blue Ridge Poison Center. Men ages 20  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Estes Introduces Resolution Celebrating American Cowboy Cattle Trails * Today, Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) introduced a House resolution to recognize and celebrate the monumental contributions of the American cowboy and historic cattle trails to the United States. As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary on July 4, this resolution honors the sp  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement on Pam Bondi's Firing * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), a member of the House Oversight Committee, released the following statement after reports that Attorney General Pam Bondi has been fired by President Trump: "Pam Bondi may go down as one of the worst AGs in history. She openly violated the law repeatedly and aided one of the mos  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * REPORT: Under Jen Kiggans' Watch, Veterans Are Losing Their Homes * "More than 10,000 veterans lost their homes to foreclosure since May of last year" Congresswoman Jen Kiggans continues to fail our veterans. New reporting today from NPR reveals that "more than 10,000 veterans lost their homes to foreclosure since May of last year." That's because Kiggans was silent while "the  more

HERNDON, Virginia, April 2 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Industry Association Applauds Luxury Tax Delay * In a strong show of industry alignment and effective state-level advocacy, Washington RV dealers successfully led efforts to secure the enactment of HB 2711, legislation that provides a six-month delay of the state's 8 percent luxury tax on motorhomes. Governor Ferguson signed HB 2711 into law on Tuesday, March 31. The law t  more

MILPITAS, California, April 2 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * SEMI Appoints Mary Bischoping as Senior Director of Public Policy and Advocacy * Bischoping Previously Served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Emerging Threats at the U.S. Department of State SEMI, the industry association serving the global semiconductor and electronics design and m  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Warner Responds to Trump Remarks on Iran * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, tonight issued the following statement: "President Trump's address tonight did little to answer the most basic questions the American people deserve when our nation is engaged in a costly and dangerous conflict with Iran. From the outset, this   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 1 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Sound of success: Defense Health Agency audiologist awarded for decades of warfighter hearing health * Dr. Theresa Schulz, who has dedicated her career to maintaining warfighter readiness through hearing conservation, was recently presented with the National Hearing Conservation Association's Lifetime Achievement Award, its highest honor. Schulz, a doctor of audiology and the former hearing loss p  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 3 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * A Sunset Strip Icon Reemerges as The Valorian Los Angeles, Curio Collection by Hilton Formerly Mondrian Los Angeles, The Valorian debuts a refined new identity and introduces White Rabbit Sky Lounge, a reimagined rooftop destination above the Sunset Strip * LOS ANGELES, Calif. - A new chapter begins on the Sunset Strip as Mondrian Los Angeles reemerges as The Valorian Los Angeles, Curio Collectio  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Joint Economic Committee released the following testimony by U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commissioner Reva Price from a March 25, 2026, hearing entitled "The Rising Global Scam Economy: Modernizing Federal Approaches to Protect Americans from Foreign Fraudsters": * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 3) * Scam centers run by Chinese criminal organizations threaten the wellbeing of Americans and the security of the United States. The U.S. government should trea  more

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, April 3 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Inaugural AI Expert-in-Residence Shares Insight on Technology's 'Tremendous' Impact By Jill Laiacona When Sean O'Brien '09 graduated from the University of Mary Washington, smartphones were the latest technology tools on the market. Within six years, almost everyone had one of these handy devices in their palm or pocket. Yet, it only took two months for ChatGPT to top 100 million use  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 3 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * 'Healthy' kava drinks linked to surge in poison center calls By Traci Hale, vmv7mc@virginia.edu A drink marketed as a "healthy" alternative to alcohol is sending more people to poison centers, according to new UVA Health research. A traditional plant once used in Pacific Island cultures, kava now fills drinks, supplements and extracts across the country. UVA Health researcher Rita Far  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on April 2, 2026, by Zeina Mohammed with associate professor of anesthesiology Lori Urban: * * * Q&A: Why does women's pain last longer than men's? A new study published in the journal Science Immunology suggests that men are less likely than women to experience chronic pain in general, and that their pain is less persistent because testosterone may help with pain management. Lori Urban, an ass  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 3 -- The Virginia Department of Corrections issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * VADOC Adds 162 Visitation Tables to Facilities Across the Commonwealth Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Director Joseph W. Walters today announced 162 additional in-person visitation tables have been added to facilities across the Commonwealth, expanding in-person visitation capacities and helping strengthen bonds with loved ones. The additional visitation   more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Calls on Secretary Hegseth to Resign After Hearing From More Than 3,000 Virginians Concerned About War with Iran * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today renewed his call for the resignation of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth after hearing from more than 3,000 Virginians through a district-wide survey on President Trump's war of choice with Iran. The survey asked consti  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Education professor Phelton C. Moss launches initiative to support rural schooling The project aims to move beyond urban- and suburban-oriented models for school improvement. * A Virginia Commonwealth University researcher is launching the Rural Systems Leadership Project, an initiative to bridge the gap between academic research and the realities of rural public education. Rural school distric  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, April 2 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Vijayan Studies Military Logistics Jai Vijayan '26, an economics and business major at Virginia Military Institute, researched military logistics during World War II for his honors project, "Move and Maintain: American Last-Mile Logistics in the Solomon Islands Campaign, 1942-1944." Vijayan, who will commission into the U.S. Army as a logistics officer after he graduates in May, explained the definit  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following Q&A on April 2, 2026, involving Samantha Parry Kenyon, assistant professor in the College of Engineering Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering: * * * Aerospace engineer explains the challenges and significance of Artemis II The successful launch of NASA's Artemis II mission has started four astronauts on a 10-day journey to fly above the dark side of the moon and return to Earth, the first crewed expedition to the moo  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Statement on the Firing of AG Pam Bondi * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement after President Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi: "Attorney General Bondi's firing follows her botched handling of the Epstein files -a failure that denied victims transparency and further undermined trust in our justice system. "But this is bigger than one official.  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Schiff Call for Investigation Into Misuse of Insider Information * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) sounded the alarm on potential violations of federal securities laws related to insider trading following a series of concerning instances in which large financial positions were established shortly before major federal policy decisions with significant mark  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 2 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * William & Mary earns highest honor as a 'Military Friendly' institution * William & Mary's commitment to military and veteran students has been reaffirmed with the university's recent designation as a Gold-Level Military Friendly School by MilitaryFriendly.com on March 25. It's the highest honor a university can receive. In addition, W&M's Raymond A. Mason School of Business was named the top graduate scho  more