HAMPTON, Virginia, April 9 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * A Charge to Lead: Commencement Speaker Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott to Inspire Hampton University Class of 2026 * A statesman rooted in justice, a son of the Peninsula, and a voice for generations, Congressman Scott returns to pour into Hampton's next leaders April 9, 2026 (Hampton, Va.) -Hampton University will welcome the Honorable Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott of Virginia's Third Congressional  more

ROSEMONT, Illinois, April 9 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: * * * AANA Presents the Daniel D. Vigness Federal Political Director Award to Jennifer Andersen * Rosemont, Ill. (AANA) - The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) will present Jennifer Andersen, MSNA, CRNA, with the Daniel D. Vigness Federal Political Director of the Year Award during its 2026 Mid-Year Assembly, April 24-29, in Washington, DC.   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 9 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * AASA Announces New Governance Members * Alexandria, Va. - April 9, 2026 - Nine superintendents from areas across the country have been elected to the executive committee of AASA, The School Superintendents Association, the nation's premier organization serving 10,000+ public school system leaders throughout the U.S.  AASA's executive committee repres  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 9 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Sponsors GROW Event to Empower STEM Lessons for Texas Students * More than 70 fifth- and sixth-grade students at Sulphur Springs Elementary School in North Texas participated in an engaging, hands-on science lesson focused on the effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays, as part of the GROW (Girls Recognizing Our Worth) program. The March 26 event, one of f  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 9 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MO Endorses State Rep. Mike Jones for State Senate District 34 * KANSAS CITY, MO- Americans for Prosperity Missouri (AFP-MO) today is announcing its first of many endorsements of the 2026 political cycle endorsing State Rep. Mike Jones for the 34th State Senate District. AFP-MO State Director Gary Hollis released the following statement: "Rep. Mike Jones is a vet  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 9 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NH: Data Confirms New Hampshire Shows Pro-Growth Policies Work, Leading the Northeast * Concord, NH - Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) highlighted a new report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) showing New Hampshire as the fastest-growing economy in the Northeast and among the fastest-growing in the nation. The report reinforces that New Ham  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 9 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP: Policy Failures Leave Maine Falling Behind * Augusta, Maine - Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) calls out Maine's series of long-standing policy decisions that have limited the state's competitive position within New England. New data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) highlight a troubling reality for Maine. While much of the country is expe  more

BOONE, North Carolina, April 10 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * App State's annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors is April 22 Keynote speaker Amelia Bruce Leicht '19 will share insights from her student research journey By Brian Miller Appalachian State University's Office of Student Research is set to host App State's 29th annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors on Wednesday, April 22, from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. in Pl  more

RESTON, Virginia, April 8 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Society of Civil Engineers issued the following news release: * * * ASCE Launches Initiative for Cross-Disciplinary Wildfire Resilience Resources | ASCE * The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has launched a major initiative to develop cross-disciplinary Wildfire Resilience Resources, following strong interest and participation in the Exploratory Meeting on wildfire resilience held by the ASCE Sta  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 10 -- Booz Allen Hamilton, an information technology information company, issued the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * Booz Allen Advances Orbital Warfare for Space Domain Investment in Portal Space Systems supports secure next-gen space capabilities * Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) today announced that its corporate venture capital arm, Booz Allen Ventures, has invested in Portal Space Systems, a U.S.-based space technology company developing rapidly m  more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, April 9 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Cheers to 10 Years! VHB is Named a Best Place to Work in Virginia * VHB celebrates being named one of the top 10 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia for the tenth year in a row-a milestone that reflects our consistent commitment to our people, our culture, and t  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 9 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Announces 2026 Women's Flag Football Championship Bracket * Charlotte, NC (April 9, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) has announced the official bracket and seeding for the 2026 CIAA Flag Football Championship, set to take place April 10-11 at the Irwin Belk Complex in Charlotte, North Carolina, hosted by Johnson C. S  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Colonel Tellez to Succeed Brigadier General Marks as Commandant, Reinforcing Warfighter Focus at the Academy * U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFNS) -In preparation for a change of command ceremony next month, Col. Brandon J. Tellez, Class of '01, has been assigned as the Academy's 32nd Commandant of Cadets, succeeding Brig. Gen. Gavin P. Marks, who will retire this summer after a distinguished Air Force career. Col.   more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 9, 2026: * * * Name of Product: Muscccm Pool Drain Covers Hazard: The recalled drain covers violate the entrapment protection standards of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA), posing entrapment and drowning hazards to swimmers and bathers. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: April 09, 2026 Units: About 480 Consumer Contact: SZ Hengxun by email at MuscccmRecall@126.com. R  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 9, 2026: * * * Name of Product: Yeeluzan Pool Drain Covers Hazard: The recalled drain covers violate the entrapment protection standards of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA), posing entrapment and drowning hazards to swimmers and bathers. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: April 09, 2026 Units: About 640 Consumer Contact: Yeeluzan by email at yeeluzanrecall@163.com. R  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 10 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release: * * * Detroit Conference Preview: See How Autonomous Technologies are Already Being Deployed and What Michigan Industry Can Learn to Accelerate Adoption * XPONENTIAL 2026 brings together industry, government and companies deploying these technologies to examine how robotics and autonomous systems are already being used, and what it will take to scale them safely and   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 9 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Dr. David J. Smith named deputy director of the Defense Health Agency * The Defense Health Agency named Dr. David J. Smith as its new deputy director, effective April 6, 2026. Smith brings decades of distinguished service and leadership in military medicine, health policy, and operational readiness to his new role. Smith previously served as the deputy assistant secretary of war for Health Readi  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Hosts Public Meeting on Peck Iron and Metal Superfund Site * PORTSMOUTH, Va. (April 9, 2026) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Region held a public meeting on Wednesday evening to update the Portsmouth community on current field work and next steps regarding cleanup efforts at the Peck Iron and Metal Superfund site. "EPA is committed to protecting the health and  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 10 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by Emily Wavering Corcoran, Stephanie Norris, Anthony Tringali and Sonya Ravindranath Waddell: * * * Beyond Academic Assistance: Key Findings on Wrapround Services at Community Colleges By Emily Wavering Corcoran, Stephanie Norris, Anthony Tringali and Sonya Ravindranath Waddell A student's ability to succeed in higher education often hinges on factors outside of the classroom.  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 10 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Four Upstate University Hospital leaders selected as panelists at Becker's national healthcare conference Four Upstate University Hospital leaders will be among the key panelists offering their insights at the Becker's Healthcare Annual Meeting, held in Chicago April 13 to 16. More than 4,500 health care professionals--the largest gathering ever--are expected to   more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 8 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, delivered the State of the State address to the 95th General Assembly to open the 2026 fiscal session. The governor reported that Arkansas maintains the fastest-growing economy in the nation and remains the top state for both lowest cost of living and resident relocation. During her remarks, Sanders highlighted educational gains under the LEARNS Act and announced plans for a special session to cut state income taxes for  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 9 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Signs Bills Into Law to Raise State Minimum Wage, Boost Workforce Training, & Support Economic Growth * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today signed into law legislation to incrementally increase the state minimum wage to $15 per hour, secure stronger wages for Virginians who feed and fuel the Commonwealth, and connect more Virginians with career opportun  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 10 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * Groups appeal air permit for xAI's personal power plant in North Mississippi SOUTHAVEN, Miss. -- On Thursday, the Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of the NAACP, Young Gifted & Green, and the Safe and Sound Coalition, filed an appeal challenging the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality's decision to issue an air permit to xAI's affiliate   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 10 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Hilton Supercharges Its India Expansion with Strategic Agreement with Royal Orchid Hotels for 125 Hampton by Hilton Hotels 125 new openings targeted across western and southern India by 2035; agreement addresses significant supply gap in emerging Indian cities and commercial hubs * NEW DELHI, India - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Re  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 9 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI - AFP's Ross Connolly in WSJ: Maine Risks Missing the Infrastructure Boom * Augusta, Maine - In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly penned a piece in the Wall Street Journal highlighting how large-scale projects like data centers are reshaping local and regional economies, and why Maine's current policy directi  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 9 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-MI, Congressman Barrett Host Roundtable on Tax Relief and Regulatory Reform * BRIGHTON, MI - On Wednesday, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI), Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07), State Senator Lana Theis (MI-22), Job Creators Network, and Americans for Tax Reform hosted a roundtable event in Brighton, Michigan, to discuss the long-term benefits of the Wor  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 9 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-NH Highlights New Hampshire's Path to Energy Abundance * Seabrook, NH -Amid growing electricity prices throughout the Northeast, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) brought together state leaders for a discussion on how to lower prices and secure a more reliable, abundant energy future for the Granite State and the Northeast. State Representatives   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 9 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news on April 7, 2026: * * * In U.S. News grad rankings, UVA Law remains No. 4, as Darden, Education and Nursing earn high marks U.S. News and World Report has ranked the University of Virginia's School of Law No. 4 in the nation for the third year in a row in its annual graduate school rankings, released Tuesday. The school is tied with the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. Stanford Law School i  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 9 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following statement on April 8, 2026, by President Ronald G. Nahass: * * * Changes to ACIP charter must maintain its scientific integrity Infectious diseases experts call on Secretary Kennedy to maintain the scientific integrity of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunizations Practices charter as he undertakes his review. Any proposed changes must be made transparently  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 10 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following statement on April 9, 2026, by President Ronald G. Nahass: * * * Changes to ACIP charter will further erode confidence in vaccine guidance The updated charter of CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is another alarming action by Secretary Kennedy that will further dismantle U.S. vaccine infrastructure, spread misinformation and confusion about vaccines, and lead to reduced vaccine up  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Election Integrity Team to Monitor Hungary's Elections * (Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today that an eight-member election-integrity team will monitor the April 12 Hungarian parliamentary elections. The vote will determine the next government and prime minister. Judicial Watch previously sent an election observer team to Hungary for its 2022 election - independe  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Lee Urge Trump Administration to Support Guatemala's Democratic Institutions Amid Key Elections & Swearings In * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), the Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, and Mike Lee (R-UT), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, wrote to Secretary of State Marco Rubio to encourage the Trum  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Booker, Murphy, Schiff, Baldwin & Duckworth to Call Up War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) released the following statement: "Before President Trump started his illegal and unpopular war of choice, the Strait of Hormuz was open and free of   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 10 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 9, 2026, by senior counsels Felicia K. Watson and Peter Vassalo and shareholders Gregory Tumolo and Charles F. Trowbridge: * * * Virginia Advances Heat Illness Legislation While Other States Are Poised to Follow Suit Heat illness prevention continues to be a key focus for state regulators as they move to fill the void left by OSHA's still-uncompleted proposed heat standard. Most recently, the   more

AUGUSTA, Maine, April 9 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco: * * * Sen. Bailey bill to strengthen Maine's landmark medical debt law signed into law The bill builds on the Senator's law that bans medical debt from consumer reports. * On Monday, April 6, Gov. Janet T. Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco. LD 2129, "An Act to Strengthen Consumer Protections by Prohibiting Liens on Principal Residences  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 10 (TNSrep) -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * Mars and Strava announce partnership to inspire healthier habits for people and their pets in 2026 - Launching as part of the IAMS(TM) brand commitment to support pet health and vitality through quality nutrition and active lifestyles - New 'Pet Tag' feature on Strava allows millions of U.S. dog owners on the platform t  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 9 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Board Briefed on Brokered and Reciprocal Deposits FAQs, Deregulation Project, Strategic Plan, and Annual Performance Plan * The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) held a Board meeting today during which it heard a briefing on recently published frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to brokered and reciprocal deposits. Additionally, the Board was briefed on NCUA  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 10 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following statement on April 9, 2026, by Chairman Kyle S. Hauptman at the April board meeting: * * * As Prepared for Delivery on April 9, 2026 Opening Statement for the Board Meeting Thank you for joining us for the Board meeting today. We have four items on today's agenda. First, we'll have a briefing on NCUA's FAQs on brokered and reciprocal deposits. Next, we'll have a presentation on the Deregulation Pr  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service has received an application from Jesse Senko of Arizona State University to conduct scientific research on several sea turtle species. The proposed study aims to reduce the accidental capture of these animals in fishing gear within the waters of North Carolina and the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia. Senko, based at the School of Ocean Futures in Tempe, Ar  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NSWC Carderock Team Advances Robotic and Autonomous Systems * BETHESDA, Md. - A team of engineers at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division is advancing how the Navy develops and employs robotic and autonomous systems across the maritime domain. Led by William Gottwald, a mechanical engineer and Old Dominion University graduate, the team brings together expertise in robotics, autonomy, aerospa  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS HONORED WITH EIGHT NOMINATIONS FOR THE 86TH ANNUAL PEABODY AWARDS * Arlington, VA; April 9, 2026 - PBS has been honored with eight nominations from The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors for the 86th Annual Peabody Awards across the Documentary, News, Public Service, and Radio/Podcast categories. These nominations include FRONTLINE, NOVA, AMERICAN MASTERS, INDEPENDENT LENS, and PBS NEWSHOUR, r  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Piazza Center releases hazing prevention report * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's Timothy J. Piazza Center for Fraternity and Sorority Research has issued a new policy and practice report, titled the " Charge for Change: Building Safer Campuses Now with Research-Informed Hazing Prevention." The report provides high-impact, data-informed policies and evidence-based prevention strategi  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Scott Pushes ED to Protect Students in Workforce Pell Expansion Without increased guardrails, the ED risks botching the implementation of Pell Grant expansion to short-term postsecondary programs * House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott urged Secretary of the D  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Subramanyam Statement on House GOP Blocking War Powers Resolution Vote * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Ranking Member of the Military and Foreign Affairs Oversight Subcommittee, released the following statement after pushing for an immediate vote on a War Powers Resolution: "I showed up today because this war needs to end. President Trump got   more

HERNDON, Virginia, April 9 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Register For RV Technical Institute's Level 3 Appliances Workshop * Registration has opened for the RV Technical Institute's second 2026 Level 3 workshop. Focusing on the appliance specialty, the workshop will take place from Tuesday, May 19, to Thursday, May 21. The course will be taught by: * Dometic Academy Training Program: Water Heater (Traditional) ( 3 hours ) *  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Ed Hally, associate professor of political science and public administration and chair of the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Ferrum College, authored six chapters in the book Short Games and Active Learning in Political Science: Beating the Clock. Published by Routledge, the volume provides a practical guide for utilizing brief simulations to enhance student engagement within the classroom. Hally previously contributed to the Routledge book Simulations in   more

RESTON, Virginia, April 9 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * SNMMI Members Advocate for Nuclear Medicine during SNMMI Hill Day * On March 23, 2026, SNMMI hosted our Annual Hill Day. Over 72 attendees, including physicians, scientists, technologists, industry colleagues, and patients from across the country, participated in 77 meetings with legislative staff. The goal of SNMMI's annual Hill Day is to educate   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 10 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Safety, drinking water sources at risk as Trump administration caves to coal ash polluters Proposal eliminates protections against coal ash fought for by southern communities after contaminated water and disastrous spills * CHAPEL HILL, N.C.--Granting the wishes of politically powerful polluters, the Trump administration issued a proposed rule to eliminate common-sense, nati  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following news release: * * * Statistical Summary of 12-Month Campaign Activity of the 2025-2026 Election Cycle * Congressional candidates collected approximately $1.5 billion and disbursed $851.9 million, political parties received $834.1 million and spent $664 million, and political action committees (PACs) raised $4.6 billion and spent $3.4 billion, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commi  more

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, April 10 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * New Medical Office Manager Course to Help Meet Community Health Needs By Sarah Hertz Mahoney When a medical office runs well, patients feel it. That's the thinking behind a new University of Mary Washington opportunity that pulls double duty for the Fredericksburg area - meeting the educational needs of healthcare professionals while addressing the medical needs of the broader community.   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 9 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * University of Richmond Ranked by Peace Corps as 2026 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities * University of Richmond is ranked No. 10 among small-sized schools on the Peace Corps' 2026 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list. UR is ranked in the top 10 on this list for the second year in a row. During the past fiscal year, eight Spiders served in seven countries arou  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 9 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * UVA earns 'New Ivy' distinction from Forbes for third straight year For the third year running, Forbes magazine has named the University of Virginia a "New Ivy." To make its determination, the media outlet compiled a list of all four-year, degree-granting public and private nonprofit colleges across the United States - minus the traditional Ivy League schools, including Harvard, Princeton and Ya  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Victories for Higher Education: Ending Gender Extremism and Cutting Underused Programs * The Trump Administration is changing the culture in higher education. Just over a year ago, we saw men claiming victories in women's athletics. Colleges and universities were focused more on diversity, equity, and inclusion than ensuring graduates were prepared for success in life after graduation. Institut  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Jon Graham traded the School of Rock for the School of Education The Ph.D. student and former musician got a late start in higher education, but even a doctorate isn't his encore at VCU. By Sian Wilkerson As a teenager fresh out of high school, Jon Graham wanted to live out his rock star dreams - and for a while, that's exactly what he did, forming several bands with his friends   more

HERNDON, Virginia, April 10 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * Volkswagen Updates Chattanooga Production Strategy Atlas becomes plant's primary model as U.S. ID.4 assembly concludes * Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant to prioritize launch of all-new Atlas * ID.4 will remain available to customers in the U.S. through current inventory, future models are planned * Volkswagen is exploring pathways for a new vehicle model to be assembled in C  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 9 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * William & Mary names 100 teachers from across the nation to inaugural 'We the Teachers' fellowship * William & Mary today announced the selection of 100 K-12 educators from all 50 states to serve as delegates to the inaugural "We the Teachers" national fellowship program, a landmark civic education initiative timed to the 250th anniversary of American independence. Led by W&M's Strategic Cultural Partnersh  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Workers at SriSai Biopharmaceutical Solutions Join Teamsters * (FREDERICK, Md.) - Workers at SriSai Biopharmaceutical Solutions LLC in Frederick have voted to join Teamsters Local 355. These new Teamsters provide clinical and non-clinical supply management services to various U.S. government agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for  more