WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following testimony by Carly Roszkowski, vice president of financial resilience programming at AARP, from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Empowering Seniors through Financial Literacy: Tools to Protect Savings, Prevent Fraud, and Promote Independence": * * * My name is Carly Roszkowski, and I am the Vice President of Financial Resilience Programming at AARP. I am honored to be here to testify on behalf of AARP, which  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Blue Star Families, Encinitas, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Defense regarding state priorities for 2028 impacting service members and their families. The organization highlighted persistent quality-of-life challenges such as spouse unemployment, childcare access, food insecurity, and mental healthcare disruptions, which directly affect military readiness and retention. The letter emphasized the high unemployment rate among milit  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II, senior fellow for homeland security and immigration at the Center for Renewing America, from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "The Second Amendment": * * * Chairman, Ranking Member, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the evolving landscape of Second Amendment rights in the United States. My testimo  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Congresswoman Jen Kiggans' Campaign Kickoff * In response to vulnerable Republican Congresswoman Jen Kiggans " kicking off " her losing re-election campaign today in Virginia Beach, DCCC Spokesperson Eli Cousin issued the following statement: DCCC Spokesperson Eli Cousin : "Jen Kiggans has never been more vulnerable, and she has her own record to blame. Kigg  more

EMORY, Virginia, April 21 -- Emory and Henry University issued the following news: * * * Emory & Henry University Launches Certificate in Foundational Medical Spanish and Culture Emory & Henry University's Department of Cultural Studies is proud to introduce a new Certificate in Foundational Medical Spanish and Culture set to launch in Fall 2026. The certificate is designed to equip future healthcare professionals with the skills and cultural competency needed to serve diverse patient populat  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Christine Kieffer, interim president of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Investor Education Foundation, from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Empowering Seniors through Financial Literacy: Tools to Protect Savings, Prevent Fraud, and Promote Independence": * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand and Members of the Committee: On behalf of the Financial Industry Regulatory Au  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Alden Abbott, director of the Competition Project in the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, Virginia, and a senior research fellow, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice addressing their joint inquiry on potential guidance regarding collaboration among competitors. The Mercatus Center highlights that collaboration among firms, especially in rapidly evolving markets defined by high fixed costs and com  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 25 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Joins State, Local Leaders to Dedicate African Landing Memorial Plaza at Fort Monroe * FORT MONROE, VA - Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday joined state and local leaders -including Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones, Congressman Bobby Scott, and Senator Mamie Locke -and community members at Fort Monroe to dedicate the African Landing Memorial Plaza, a new mem  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, April 26 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Hampton University Issues Statement Following White House Correspondents' Association Annual Dinner Incident * Hampton University is aware of the incident at last night's White House Correspondents' Dinner, where our Dean of the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications and two members of our student community were in attendance in anticipation of being recognized for exceptional work as emerging   more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-586) on the Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act (H.R. 7720). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7720, the Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act of 2026, is to ensure states are responsible for reporting fraudulent payments made under their administration of the Chi  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-587) on the Combating Regulatory Abuse, Closing Known Deficiencies and Overseeing Waste Nationwide Act (H.R. 7721). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7721, the CRACKDOWN Act, is to codify an improper payment threshold for states administering the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) program. Und  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-601) on the Keeping Violent Offenders Off our Streets Act (H.R. 6260). The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on April 9, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 6260, the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025, introduced by Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), amends the federal criminal statute concerning insurance-related crimes (18 U.S.C. Sec. 1033) to include the posti  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON FOX: "VIOLENCE IS NEVER THE ANSWER, WHETHER IT'S TARGETED AT THE RIGHT, THE LEFT OR THE CENTER" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Fox News Sunday, where he made clear that political violence is never acceptable, and that Democrats and Republicans must come together in a bipartisan way to lower the high cost of living and fi  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The National Council of Agricultural Employers submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division expressing strong support for the agency's proposed rule revising the standard to determine whether a worker is classified as an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The proposal seeks to restore the economic-reality framework adopted by the Department in 2021, emphasizing clear and predictable tests b  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Advancing Regenerative Agriculture Through Farm Advisors - A report from Nature Conservancy, Arlington, Virginia - April 2026 (19 pages) * * * The Nature Conservancy issued a report examining how trusted farm advisors can accelerate the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices, emphasizing their central role in shaping on-farm decision-making. The report analyzes barriers to widespread adoption, evaluates the current advisory ecosystem, and outlines stra  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Rails to Trails Conservancy submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation addressing the Rural Opportunities To Use Transportation for Economic Success Initiative. The letter emphasizes the importance of active transportation infrastructure in rural communities and provides insights into challenges, funding barriers, and potential strategies to improve these areas. RTC noted that walking and biking are deeply embedded in rural life, with   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 25 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Shaw Captures Eighth Straight Title at CIAA Women's Tennis Championship * ETTRICK, Va. (Apr. 25, 2026) - Shaw University closed out a dominant run at the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) Women's Tennis Championship, securing its eighth consecutive title with a 4-2 victory over Bluefield State University on Saturday at Virginia State  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories: Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities. VADEQ expressed apprehension about several aspects of the EPA's proposal published in March, particularly the rescinding of the 2024 Section 112(f)(2) sta  more