ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * 10 Years of Shortleaf Pine Restoration in Arkansas * LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -Over the past decade, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and partners have restored or enhanced more than 1.58 million acres of shortleaf pine forest in Arkansas, largely through prescribed fire, sustainable timber management and targeted tree planting. After decades of decline, shortleaf pine forests across Arkan  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 30 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * 17 undergraduate students represent CWRU at prestigious National Conference of Undergraduate Research Strong undergraduate research experiences are a cornerstone of a Case Western Reserve University education. The institution's recent record-breaking contingent at the National Conference of Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in Richmond, Virginia, demonstrated the power and reach of such opportunities.   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 29 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * 2026 Congressional Candidate Primary Filing Locations * PLEASE BE ADVISED: We are asking all candidates to file in the District they will be running in when Redistricting is certified. If for some reason redistricting does not occur, DPVA will be in contact with Candidates about filings for Districts that existed prior to the Referendum. Please note these are the locations where Congressi  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 30 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia issued the following statement on April 29, 2026: * * * Thousands of disproportionately impacted Black Virginians should finally have their voting rights restored on June 1 In response to a federal court order today setting a revised deadline to implement an historic ruling in King v. Youngkin to restore voting rights to thousands of disproportionately impacted Black Virginians, ACLU of Virginia Senior Supervising   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces and House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation released the following testimony by Jason Potter, principal civilian deputy assistant secretary of the Navy, performing the duties of assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition, from an April 22, 2026, joint hearing entitled "Revitalizing Shipbuilding and the Maritime Indu  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 28 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MN Condemns Gov. Walz's Legacy of Fraud After Final State of the State Address * ST. PAUL, MN - Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) condemned Governor Tim Walz for his legacy of waste, fraud and scandals in his seven years as governor following his final state of the state address on Tuesday night. Jake Coleman, AFP-MN state director, gave the following sta  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-TN Calls Out Nashville Mayor O'Connell's Grocery Tax Gimmick * NASHVILLE- Americans for Prosperity Tennessee (AFP-TN) is calling out Mayor Freddie O'Connell's grocery tax gimmick, touting a half-cent cut to local grocery taxes as an attempt at relief for Nashvillians. The move comes one year after hundreds of Nashville taxpayers lined the streets outside the State o  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Wisconsin Debuts New Ads Supporting Tom Tiffany Madson, WI - Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) unveiled a second round of statewide ads supporting Tom Tiffany this week, following up on the heels of its first batch released in late March.  The new wave of ads highlight Tiffany's steady leadership, his lifelong belief in Wisconsin's values, and his commitm  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Responds to House Appropriations Committee's Proposed Funding for NASA, NOAA Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today commended the House Appropriations Committee after they released the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) appropriations bill, which designates funding for key agencies including the National Ae  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 30 -- The Modular Building Institute posted the following news release from its affiliate AluHouse: * * * AluHouse Debuts North American Steel Modular Solution at 2026 World of Modular, Securing Four Industry Awards AluHouse Group, a Hong Kong-based modular manufacturer, made its North American debut from April 20-23 at the Modular Building Institute (MBI)'s 2026 World of Modular held in Las Vegas, Nevada, where the company presented a seven-story steel modula  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Pass the SAVE America Act Increasing threats to our Constitutional voting system require action * The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act would require proof of citizenship to register to vote, photo ID at the polls, and would move us back toward Election Day - not election season. The bill passed the House twice with bipartisan support and has the backin  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement on April 29, 2026, by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * James Comey Turned Himself in Following DOJ Indictment Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted . . . AGAIN. This latest indictment centers on the odd "8647" formation he photographed and posted on social media. The embattled director has since turned himself in to federal authorities. One has to wonder: What lies ahead for Comey? I'm  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 30 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Supreme Court Strikes Down Racist Gerrymandering--The Constitution Is Clear Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement agreeing with the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais that an "additional majority-minority district... is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander" under the Fourteenth Amendment:   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 29 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * At Fort Eustis, Governor Spanberger Launches First-Ever Virginia Veteran Registered Apprenticeship Muster * Governor Abigail Spanberger today at Fort Eustis launched the Virginia Veteran Registered Apprenticeship Muster -a new career event designed to connect transitioning servicemembers, Veterans, and military spouses to skilled, high-demand roles by expanding access to Registered A  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Joins Coalition Pressing DOJ to Crack Down on Cargo Theft The American Trucking Associations joined a broad coalition of freight, retail, and manufacturing stakeholders to pressure the U.S. Department of Justice to implement congressionally mandated measures to counter a sharp rise in cargo theft and organized retail crime. Cargo theft is becoming increa  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer, Obernolte Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Transition to Unleaded Aviation Fuel * U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA) and Jay Obernolte (R-CA) today introduced the Undoing National Lead Exposure through Authorizing Directed Education from DOT (UNLEADED) Act, bipartisan legislation to support the transition from leaded to unleaded aviation gasoline (Avgas) in general aviation. Wh  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal & Colleagues Renew Push to Support Survivors of Disasters as the Trump Administration Abandons Disaster-Stricken Communities * [Hartford, CT] -Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, joined 12 of his colleagues in reintroducing the Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act. This legislation comes as the  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces released the following testimony by Eric J. Labs, senior analyst for naval forces and weapons at the Congressional Budget Office, from an April 22, 2026, joint hearing with the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation entitled "Revitalizing Shipbuilding and the Maritime Industrial Base": * * * Chairman Ezell, Chairman Kelly, Ranking Member Carba  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, April 29 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Alumnus Launches Writing Community to Inspire Faith-Filled Storytelling * Christendom College alumnus Dominic de Souza is helping shape the future of Catholic storytelling through LegendFiction, a creative writing community dedicated to supporting Catholic fiction authors. Through initiatives like a current short story contest and an upcoming virtual convention, de Souza is creating a creative  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 29 -- The University of Virginia School of Law posted the following news: * * * Clinic Supports Human Rights Work in Chile * Regina Argenzio '26, Emma Verges '27 and Megan Willburn '27 are students in the International Human Rights Law Clinic. Last month, as part of the International Human Rights Law Clinic at the University of Virginia School of Law, we traveled to Santiago, Chile, to meet with our partners about continuing efforts to bring justice to the   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * Coastal Resilience Methodology * At the Nature Conservancy, we believe in proactive protection - an ecosystem shouldn't have to be damaged in order to understand its value. We have launched the Coastal Resilience Asset Methodology : a first-of-its-kind protocol that quantifies, in US dollars, the flood-protection value that mangroves and tidal marshes deliver to coastal property  more

NEW YORK, April 29 -- The Columbia Law School issued the following news: * * * Elizabeth Scott Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Scott is one of 252 members--drawn from academia, the arts, industry, policy, research, and science--elected in 2026. * Elizabeth Scott, Harold R. Medina Professor of Law, Emerita, has been elected as a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation's most prestigious honorary societies and a leading center for independen  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Provides Atlantic City Housing Authority Update, Announces Elevator Replacements * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew provided an update on conditions at the Atlantic City Housing Authority (ACHA), including immediate relief for residents and a long-term fix to ongoing elevator failures. "Elevators breaking down in these buildings has been a problem across   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases In Small Majority Of Metro Areas In February But Upcoming Highway Bill Deadline Puts Further Gains At Risk * Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, Texas and Eau Claire, Wis. Have Highest Number and Percentage of Job Gains Since February 2025; New York City. and Lawton, Okla. Have Largest and Steepest Job Losses  Slightly mo  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Joins Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers to Introduce Legislation to Extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program for Seven Years * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-Pennsylvania), Tina Smith (D-Minnesota), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) and Ruben Gallego (D-Arizona) to introduce the bipartisan?Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (TRIA) Reauthorizat  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 30 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following statement on April 29, 2026: * * * CTA Commends House Energy Committee Action, Pledges Industry Partnership The following statement is attributed to Kinsey Fabrizio, President, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R): "Innovation requires electrons. U.S. leadership in AI, robotics, quantum computing and other frontier technologies depends on reliable, affordable energy. CTA commends the House Energy a  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * REPORT: 10 Virginia Hospitals at Risk After Wittman, Kiggans, and McGuire Gut Medicaid * Ten Virginia hospitals are at "heightened risk of closing or reducing services" after Rob Wittman, Jen Kiggans, and John McGuire voted for the largest cuts to Medicaid in history. Wittman, Kiggans, and McGuire have unleashed a health care crisis on Virginia. 166,000 hardworking Virginians ar  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 28 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * DHA's OPMED team engages with special operations community at annual conference Team members with the Defense Health Agency's Operational Medical Systems Program Management Office are showcasing their military medical development and acquisition programs during the Special Operations Medical Association annual conference this week in Raleigh, North Carolina, April 28 through May 1.  Throughout the  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 30 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAMU Partners with 14 HBCUs to Launch National Research Coalition to Accelerate Innovation and Expand Impact By Alonda Thomas WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Florida A&M University (FAMU) is among a group of 15 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to launch the Association of HBCU Research Institutions (AHRI), a national coalition desig  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The FBI issued the following news release: * * * FBI and U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts Release Findings on Brown University and Brookline Shootings The Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts have concluded a significant portion of the investigation into the mass shooting at Brown University that took place on December 13, 2025, in Providence, Rhode Island,   more

RESTON, Virginia, April 29 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Dynamics issued the following news release: * * * General Dynamics Reports First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results * * Revenue of $13.5 billion, up 10.3% from year-ago quarter, with growth in all four segments * Diluted EPS $4.10, up 12% from year-ago quarter * $2.2 billion cash from operating activities, 192% of net earnings * Strong order activity, with 2-to-1 book-to-bill RESTON, Va. - General Dynamics (NYSE: G  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 28 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * A CAREER award for silent signals shaping smarter robots * For Daigo Shishika, robots are not just machines that move...they can also be experts at communication of various types. With a new CAREER award from the National Science Foundation (NSF), he is advancing a line of research that asks a deceptively simple question: what if robots could "talk" to each other-and to humans-without ever sending a signa  more

RADFORD, Virginia, April 29 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Abigail Spanberger appoints Christopher B. Settle '97 to Radford University Board of Visitors Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has appointed Christopher B. Settle '97 to the Radford University Board of Visitors.  Settle brings nearly three decades of public safety leadership and a strong commitment to higher education and student success. "Radford University played a formative role in my life an  more

BOONE, North Carolina, April 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Groups challenge FERC certificate for SSEP pipeline Several environmental groups filed a challenge to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's certificate for the controversial Southeast Supply Enhancement Project, or SSEP pipeline. The Sierra Club, 7 Directions of Service, Appalachian Voices and the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy filed a lawsuit yesterday in the U.S.  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, April 29 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Hampton University, 14 HBCUs Launch National Research Coalition to Accelerate Innovation and Expand Impact * Several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), including Hampton University, today launched the Association of HBCU Research Institutions (AHRI), a national coalition designed to accelerate world-class research, expand institutional capacity, and elevate HBCU leadership in addressing soci  more

MACOMB, Illinois, April 29 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Harlow, Russell Named 2026 Distinguished Alumni * MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - The outstanding accomplishments of Western Illinois University graduates David L. Harlow and Shelly M. Russell will be recognized Saturday, May 16 at Western's Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies. Harlow will be recognized at the 9 a.m. ceremony and Russell will be recognized at the 1:30 p.m. ceremony. The Distinguished Al  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Health Subcommittee Holds Legislative Hearing on Policies to Strengthen FDA Food Regulation Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, led a hearing titled Healthier America: Legislative Proposals on the Regulation and Oversight of Food. "This Administration has taken man  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 29 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * In Hampton Roads, Governor Spanberger Signs Bills to Support Workforce Development, Connect Virginians with Good-Paying Jobs * NORFOLK, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today in Hampton Roads signed bipartisan legislation focused on connecting more Virginians with apprenticeships and supporting the men and women who power the Commonwealth's economy. At Virginia Peninsula Community C  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 30 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Institute for Justice Promises to Continue Fight for Privacy Rights After Legislation on Automated License Plate Readers Fails to Advance Today, Colorado State Sens. Judy Amabile and Lynda Zamora Wilson announced that their bill, SB26-070, will not be moving forward this year. The bill, which the Institute for Justice (IJ) supported, would have introduced common-sense guardrai  more

HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Juniata College issued the following news: * * * Making education possible for the next generation Karl Kindig '72 endows four-year scholarship to support students * When young Karl Kindig '72 visited the Juniata campus in the spring of 1969, he could not have known how the College would change the trajectory of his life. In the spirit of giving back, Kindig and his wife Rhonda have established a scholarship to relieve the costs of tuition for selec  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Supreme Court Decision Gutting Voting Rights Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a former civil rights lawyer, released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais that further eviscerates Voting Rights Act protections: "The Supreme Court's decision to gut Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in Louisiana v. Callai  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Schiff, and Gallego Slam Senate Republican Blocking of Cuba War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) slammed Senate Republicans for blocking their War Powers Resolution to prevent the use of the U.S. military to launch a new war against Cuba. President Donald Trump has already ordered an illegal military bloc  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 29 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR's Mission Technology Solutions Wins $510 Million Contract to Provide Joint Data and Analytic Support Services to the Department of War KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today its Mission Technology Solutions business has been awarded a new Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) multi-award contract with a ceiling value of  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 28 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Keller Army Community Hospital earns national recognition for surgical safety: smoke evacuation * Keller Army Community Hospital has been recognized by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses as a Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Smoke Evacuation, earning the prestigious Go Clear Award. This national recognition underscores Keller's unwavering commitment to providing a safe and  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 30 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 29, 2026, by associate Lauren M. Bridenbaugh and shareholders G. Bethany Ingle and Yvette V. Gatling: * * * Virginia Enacts Paid Family and Medical Leave Program to Apply to Most Private Employers At a Glance * Virginia is the latest state to enact a paid family and medical leave insurance program. * Benefits will be funded by employers and employees via payroll contributions beginning on Ap  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 29 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Mars accelerates clean energy transition in Europe through landmark agreement in Lithuania * Mars has secured majority output from the Skuodas Wind Farm in Lithuania through a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA). * The project is expected to generate around 490 GWh of renewable electricity annually, which will amount to app  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: * * * Matthew Swartz to lead Navy staff as dual-hatted executive director * WASHINGTON -Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle announced today that Matthew Swartz has assumed duties as Director Navy Staff while remaining the executive director on the CNO staff. This leadership consolidation is a deliberate order to shift the Navy staff from a peacetime posture to a warfighting footing in direct alignment with the r  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on Louisiana v. Callais SCOTUS Decision Gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement on the decision reached by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in Louisiana v. Callais gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by making it virtually impossible to enf  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on April 27, 2026: * * * The Honorable Scott Bessent, Secretary, Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20220 The Honorable Keith Sonderling, Acting Secretary, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20201 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20201 D  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 30 -- Morgan State University issued the following news release: * * * Fifteen HBCUs Launch National Research Coalition to Accelerate Innovation and Expand Impact Morgan State University President David K. Wilson to Serve as Inaugural Board Chairman for the Association of HBCU Research Institutions (AHRI) * Morgan State University, along with 14 other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), has joined forces to launch the Association of HBCU Research  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 29 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU Libraries elected to the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) membership Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum today [April 29] congratulated the MSU Libraries' faculty and staff on their election to membership in the prestigious Association of Research Libraries (ARL). The ARL membership voted at its Spring 2026 Association Meeting to invite the MSU Libraries to join ARL  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * NASDA panelists to lead discussion on "Farm to Table: Women Powering the Future of Food" * Media Advisory WHO: In recognition of the International Year of the Farmer, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Board President and agricultural, retail and culinary leaders will join NASDA's panel to   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13034) on April 28, 2026. The white paper is written by naturaL resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay, energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark and public finance specialist Donald J. Marples: * * * Offshore Wind: Status and Issues for the 119th Congress The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, as amended (OCSLA, 43 U.S.C. Sec.1337(p)), authorizes the Secretary of the Inte  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- President Trump issued the following statement on April 29, 2026, on the anniversary of the first landing and the raising of the Cape Henry Cross: * * * On this day 419 years ago, America's birthright of faith was anchored in the sand when a courageous group of adventurers, explorers, and settlers planted a glorious wooden cross at the crest of Cape Henry, Virginia--a consecration of the new frontier that laid the foundation for the greatest Republic in the history of t  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 30 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Puerto Rico's forests recovered in unexpected ways post-Hurricane Maria, VCU research finds Biology professor Catherine Hulshof studies extreme environments, like Puerto Rico's forests, to find out how they may react as the climate changes. By Madeline Reinsel When Hurricane Maria made its ferocious landfall on the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico in September 2017, the loss extended beyo  more

RADFORD, Virginia, April 29 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford University announces formation of Center for Rural Health Partner Council, plans to establish new center Radford University is partnering with leading organizations across Southwest and Southside Virginia to form the Center for Rural Health Partner Council, focused on addressing workforce needs, expanding access to care and tackling persistent health disparities in the region.  As part of this  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Reauthorizations Accelerate Tech for War Department * The recent reauthorization of a couple of small business technology programs opens the gates for the War Department to get cutting-edge technology more quickly into the hands of warfighters. The Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs have, for decades, been cornerstones of defense innovation by allocating billi  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cline Introduces Bills to Reform the Congressional Budget Office's Baseline Projections and Cost Estimates Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) introduced the Cost Estimate Clarity Act and reintroduced the No Bias in the Baseline Act. Both pieces of legislation aim to empower Congress with the tools needed to make informed financial decisions and to eliminate the baseline bias in the budget p  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Louisiana v. Callais * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), Co-Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, issued the following statement: "The Voting Rights Act has long protected minority communities from disenfranchisement, but over the years conservative Supreme Court justices have steadily weakened those protections. Sectio  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, Omar Slam DOL Rule Robbing Workers of Fair Wages and Workplace Protections Today, House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) and Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Ranking Member Ilhan Omar (MN-05) slammed the Department of Labor's (DOL) proposed rule to allow unscrupulous employers to misclassify their workers as independent contractors, rob  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on April 29, 2026, at a nominations hearing for four district court nominees: * * * Today's panel features four district court nominees: Michael Hendershot for the Northern District of Ohio, Arthur Jones for the Southern District of Texas, Jeffrey Kuntz for the Southern District of Florida and John Marck for the Southern District of Texas. In a moment, I  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 30 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * U.S. Court of Appeals Denies Stays for Virginia DEQ and North Carolina DEQ MVP Southgate 401 Certifications WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied motions for stay, pending judicial review, of both the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality's (VDEQ) and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's (N  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 30 -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news: * * * Georgia becomes 7th state to introduce New Voices legislation in 2026 Two bills introduced by the Georgia House of Representatives last month mark the first time in recent years that the state has considered legislation to protect student journalists from arbitrary censorship by school administrators. It is now the seventh state to introduce such legislation, commonly known as New Voices. HB 1561 a  more

ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce the Appointment of Dr. Nicole Reaves as the Next President of SUNY Schenectady County Community College Dr. Reaves Currently Serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Programs Officer at Wake Tech Community College * The State University of New York Board of Trustees voted today to appoint Dr. Nicole Reaves as the eighth president of   more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, April 30 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: * * * Alumni honored at annual banquet The Alumni Awards and Westover Society Dinner was held on Saturday, April 18. * The annual Alumni Awards and Westover Society Dinner was held on Saturday, April 18, in Hall Campus Center's Memorial Ballroom. During the ceremony, the Rev. Dr. Oneal Sandidge '78 received the T. Gibson Hobbs Memorial Award, named for a member of the Class of 1904 who was a devoted tr  more

ROCHESTER, New York, April 30 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news: * * * Honors and awards showcase faculty achievements Jennifer Roach URochester faculty members have received national honors from professional and scholarly organizations. University of Rochester faculty are leaders in their fields who are regularly recognized with regional, national, and international awards and honors for their professional contributions to research, scholarship, education, and commun  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * USS San Antonio Returns to Norfolk from U.S. 4th Fleet Deployment * NORFOLK, Va. - First-in-class San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) returned to its homeport in Norfolk, Virginia, April 28, 2026, after eight and a half months at sea supporting the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)-Special Operations Capable (SOC) mission in t  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 30 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on April 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Statement on SCOTUS Voting Rights Decision Today, Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement in response to the ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States in Louisiana v. Callais. "Today, the Supreme Court of the United States took yet another step in dismantling the long-standing protections provided by the Voting Rights   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 29 -- The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Protection of global biodiversity hotspot in Suffolk moves forward Virginia's plans include large-scale restoration of longleaf pine savannas * The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation has acquired 870 acres of forests and wetlands in the City of Suffolk from The Nature Conservancy as the first step of a multi-phase project to protec  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 30 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCUarts researcher's 3D scanning system on display at Cabell Library Through summer, VCU community can test Ernesto Rodriguez Cruz's "Box Stage" to scan faces for research -- or curiosity By Jeff Kelley A stream of students, faculty and staff gathered inside The Workshop at the James Branch Cabell Library last week for an open house, where emerging 3D scanning technologies -- from LiDAR to moti  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Votes Against Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Reauthorization Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today released the following statement after voting against the reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. "As a prosecutor and former Army JAG officer, I understand how vital the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is to keeping our country safe. Bu  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 30 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: The key to Kaia Fagan's success -- pushing herself every single day to do better After a sluggish start, the business major hit her stride by tackling the many opportunities she found VCU had to offer. By Leila Ugincius As a freshman at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2022, Kaia Fagan had no enthusiasm for school. In fact, since she had some credits under her belt already, sh  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 29 -- The Virginia Department of Health issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Virginia Department of Health Launches First Perinatal Health Hubs to Support Families Across the Commonwealth Four community-based sites expand support for mothers, babies, and families * The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has announced the launch of the first-ever Perinatal Health Hubs Pilot Program, marking a major step forward in strengthening care for Virg  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, April 30 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * 21st Chaplain of the Marine Corps to Speak at Baccalaureate Each May during graduation week at Virginia Military Institute, graduating cadets, family, and friends gather for a non-denominational Baccalaureate service. This annual event, hosted by the Chaplain's Office, celebrates the collective faith, fellowship, and service among 1st Class cadets at VMI. Several special recognitions and awards are  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 30 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Virginia Receives Nearly $110 Million For its Diligent Enforcement of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement Today, Attorney General Jay Jones announced the Commonwealth's receipt of nearly $110 million in tobacco settlement award funds from major tobacco companies as part of their participation in the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. The Tobacco Master Settlemen  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech project selected for national AgriProspects workforce development award AI-powered training tools help loggers practice complex bucking decisions before entering the field. By Chris Moody Hardwood forests are a cornerstone of Virginia's rural economy, yet one of its most critical operational decisions, log bucking, remains under-supported in workforce training. A step toward supporting that tra  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Graduate research scholarship helps students tackle global challenges The scholars are using the support they received to explore microplastics, sustainable indoor crops, and muscle aging. By Julie Shlisky Three graduate students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are using support from the college's Office of Research and Innovation Graduate Research Scholarship to advance research on identifying  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Partnership expands access to clean water in Mexico Virginia Tech and community partners in Mexico are expanding rainwater harvesting systems that strengthen local resilience and support Indigenous leadership. * In the mountains of southern Mexico, where communities have long relied on seasonal rains, Virginia Tech is working alongside local partners to strengthen access to clean water and support regional resi  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 30 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Researchers work to create the ultimate driver's test for automated vehicles By Gwen Sheldon Automated vehicles have been steadily rolling out in U.S. cities, but scaled deployment still faces a daunting challenge: proving the technology can safely navigate the complexity of real-world driving. Virginia Tech researchers estimate that traditional testing methods could take decades - or hundreds of mill  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw Pushes for Contempt Charges Against Pam Bondi After She Defied a Bipartisan Subpoena Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, released the following statement. "Oversight Democrats and I are filing contempt charges against Pam Bondi after she defied a bipartisan congressional subpoena and refused to appear befor  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 29 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU, City of Bowling Green and Commonwealth of Kentucky proclaim "Bike4Alz Day" in honor of student-led Alzheimer's awareness effort Western Kentucky University (WKU), the city of Bowling Green and the Commonwealth of Kentucky came together on Tuesday, April 28, to officially recognize Bike4Alz Team XIV with a proclamation declaring April 28 as "Bike4Alz Day" in Kentucky.  Bike4Alz is a student  more