RESTON, Virginia, April 18 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of Secondary School Principals issued the following news release: * * * 4 School Leaders Named National Principals and Assistant Principals of the Year * The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) has named its 2026 National Principals and Assistant Principals of the Year-four educators whose work offers a ground-level answer to some of the most pressing challenges in American schools today: men  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The American Consumer Institute, an independent education and research organization based in Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor endorsing the proposed rule that would require pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) serving group plans covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to report standardized fee, rebate/discount, and spread pricing data. The institute highlights the opaque nature of PBM p  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The American Consumer Institute Center for Citizen Research submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration advocating for the approval of Zoox's petition to receive a waiver allowing the company to offer autonomous ride services in the United States. The nonprofit organization emphasized that current vehicle regulations, designed for human-operated cars, are outdated for autonomous vehicles and may hinder the expansion of safer, mo  more

ALBANY, New York, April 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Wins Court Order Halting Nexstar-Tegna Merger * April 17, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of seven other attorneys general today secured a court order halting the merger of Nexstar Media Group (Nexstar) and Tegna, Inc. (Tegna). Attorney General James and the coalition filed a lawsuit on March 19 to block the merger, al  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Augusta Health, a nonprofit community hospital in Fishersville, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing the potential implementation of a rebate model under the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The letter responds to HRSA's Request for Information regarding changes to the current upfront discount system used by the 340B program. Augusta Health strongly advise  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- BBB National Programs, McLean, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission regarding the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Amendments to the Rule Concerning the Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans. The non-profit organization, which oversees U.S. independent industry self-regulation programs, emphasized the need to retain the current Negative Option Rule but expand its scope to address the broad array of subscription services a  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- BlueGreen Alliance, a coalition of labor unions and environmental organizations, issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Governor Signs Bill to Create Heat Protections for Workers Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed legislation into law today that would start the process to create heat protection standards for workers in the Commonwealth. HB 1092--sponsored by Delegate Phil Hernandez--and SB 288--sponsored by Senator Lashrecse Aird--will protect tho  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Cambridge International Systems Inc., Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Cost Accounting Standards Board regarding the proposed changes to the Cost Accounting Standards regulations and coverage thresholds. Cambridge emphasized that increasing the threshold for full CAS coverage to $100 million will help reduce regulatory and compliance costs on smaller and mid-sized companies seeking to compete in the government marketplace. Cambridge note  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 18 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Penn Medicine team awarded Breakthrough Prize for developing gene therapy for inherited blindness * Their discovery started with a group of blind dogs living at a vet school. Now, the work has been awarded the prestigious Breakthrough Prize at the "Oscars of Science." Today, Jean Bennett, MD, PHD, and Albert Maguir  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 19 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS Statement on the Fire at Bren Mar Park Elementary School * Sunday afternoon, there was a fire at Bren Mar Park Elementary School in Alexandria. The fire was contained to materials on the roof of the new portion of the building, which is the area that is still under construction. The fire is out, and we are thankful it did not impact the main school building and that no one was inside at th  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Grace Community Health Center Inc., Centreville, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration expressing opposition to the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Grace Health asserts that Community Health Centers must be exempt from the pilot program, emphasizing that the model would jeopardize their capacity to provide affordable, high-quality care to vulnerable populations. In its letter, Grace Health highlight  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, April 19 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Inductotherm Group Chairman Virginia Rowan Smith to deliver Commencement keynote * Virginia "Ginny" Rowan Smith, chairman of Inductotherm Group Worldwide and a longtime Rowan University trustee, will deliver the keynote address during the University Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 9, in Wackar Stadium. Smith leads the multinational group of 40 companies long recognized as the global leader in thermal p  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 13 -- Inova, a healthcare provider, issued the following news release: * * * Inova marks major milestone in Eastern Region expansion with topping out of Alexandria and Franconia-Springfield Campuses Inova is celebrating a major milestone this week with two "topping out" ceremonies for the new Inova Alexandria and Inova Franconia-Springfield hospital campuses. These events mark the completion of the structural framework for both state-of-the-art facilities, bringing I  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Legal Aid Justice Center, a Falls Church, Virginia-based nonprofit providing legal representation to low-income immigrants, submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) proposed interim final rule that would amend appellate procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals. In its letter, LAJC criticized the rule for undermining due process for noncitizens by enabling summary dismissal of mos  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 14 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * London Associate Adam Penman Honored for LSE Law Clinic Supervision A free legal advice clinic run by the London School of Economics and Political Science recognized McGuireWoods London associate Adam Penman for his guidance of law students who staff the organization. The LSE Legal Advice Centre honored Penman with the "Outstanding Support from a Supervisor" award at a celebration on March 26,   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 13 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods' Alice Youngbar Earns GlobeSt 'Woman of Influence' Recognition GlobeSt, a media company serving the commercial real estate community, has selected McGuireWoods partner Alice M. Youngbar as a 2026 Woman of Influence within its CRE Legal Counsel category. Youngbar, who co-leads the firm's Real Estate Finance Practice Group, helps institutional lenders navigate the complexities of com  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 13 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods' Allison Wood Elected to American College of Environmental Lawyers The American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL) has elected McGuireWoods partner Allison D. Wood to be a fellow of the organization, an honor reserved for prominent environmental law practitioners in private practice, academia, nonprofit organizations and the government. The ACOEL is a professional association  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Nautilus Health Institute, Mechanicsville, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) within the U.S. Department of Labor, praising the agency's proposed regulation to improve transparency in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) fee disclosures for self-insured group health plans. The letter strongly supports the rule's core provisions, which require PBMs to disclose compensation information to fiduciaries under ERISA sec  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The North American Renderers Association, Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing concerns related to the use of Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) following the agency's request for information under Docket No. FDA-2026-N-0302. NARA, representing over 90% of animal proteins and fats manufactured in the U.S. and Canada, underscored the critical role BHA plays in the stability and safety of animal food p  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Oh My Transport LLC, a private passenger transportation company, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) opposing proposed changes to the rules governing bus stops at railroad grade crossings. The company insists that the longstanding requirement for buses and certain commercial motor vehicles to stop at these crossings should be preserved for safety reasons. Oh My Transport argu  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 19 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Penn Medicine, CHOP team awarded Breakthrough Prize for developing gene therapy for inherited blindness * Their discovery started with a group of blind dogs living at a vet school. Now, the work has been awarded the prestigious Breakthrough Prize at the "Oscars of Science." Jean Bennett, and Albert Maguire, both emeritus professors of ophthalmology in the Perelman School of Medicine at th  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 18 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Penn, CHOP team awarded Breakthrough Prize for blindness gene therapy * LOS ANGELES- Their discovery started with a group of blind dogs living at a vet school. Now, the work has been awarded the prestigious Breakthrough Prize at the "Oscars of Science." Today, Jean Bennett, MD, PHD, and Albert Maguire, MD, both emeritus professors of Ophthalmology in the Perel  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSjou) -- Shenandoah University highlights the advantages of global virtual exchange in a report exploring cross-border academic partnerships. The study focuses on collaborative online international learning (COIL) as a tool to enhance preparation for educational leaders. The research appears in the Journal of Educational Administration under the title Crossing the ocean virtually: a pilot exchange between universities in the U.S. and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Catherine Dun  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 15 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association issued the following statement: * * * STATEMENT: NEMA Urges Senate Advancement of Legislation To Drive Energy Dominance, Increase Transmission System Capacity NEMA Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Spencer Pederson issued the following statement of support for S.3947, the Reconductoring Existing Wires for Infrastructure Reliability and Expansion (REWIRE) Act in advance of its consideration today by the Se  more

MOSCOW, Idaho, April 19 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * University of Idaho music students and faculty to perform at USS Idaho commissioning * MOSCOW, Idaho - Students and faculty members from University of Idaho's Lionel Hampton School of Music (LHSOM) will bring the university's sound to a national stage, performing original arrangements by Distinguished Professor Dan Bukvich at the commissioning of the U.S. Navy submarine USS Idaho in Connecticut. The  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Virginia Highway Commissioner Stephen C. Brich submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding the agency's notice and request for comment on incident reporting for Automated Driving Systems and Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. Brich expressed support for NHTSA's efforts to collect safety data but offered multiple recommendations aimed at improving the scope and utility of the  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Washington and Lee University student Aiden Gray has received a Goldwater Scholarship to fund future research in science and engineering. Gray, who is double majoring in engineering and earth and environmental geoscience, was selected for the award based on his potential to become a leader in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. The scholarship provides $7,500 to undergraduate students intending to pursue a doctorate. Gray plans to use the funds to su  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSrep) -- Washington and Lee University student Emma Marvelli has received a Goldwater Scholarship to fund a career in science and engineering research. The award provides $7,500 to support undergraduate students who show promise of becoming leaders in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields and intend to pursue a doctorate. Marvelli, an earth and environmental geoscience major, plans to pursue a doctorate in karst hydrogeochemistry with the goal of teachi  more