GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 29 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * A&T Joins 14 HBCUs to Launch National Research Coalition * WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 29, 2026) - Fifteen historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), including North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, today launched the Association of HBCU Research Institutions (AHRI), a national coalition designed to accelerate world-class research, ex  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 1 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Announces Proceedings to Collect on Largest Fair Housing Jury Verdict in Virginia FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. -- Attorney General Jay Jones announced that his office has begun proceedings to collect on a jury's verdict in a historic fair housing race discrimination lawsuit. This is the largest fair housing jury verdict the office has secured to date,   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 30 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA United Forces & Family Partners with Spouse-ly to Support Military Families * The Air & Space Forces Association's (AFA) United Forces & Family program is proud to launch a partnership with Spouse-ly -an eCommerce service featuring goods crafted exclusively by military, service members, and their families. Every purchase made through the AFA x Spou  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday Joins Litigation to Stop Nexstar-TEGNA Merger that Would Limit Pennsylvanians' Broadcast TV Options * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday and a coalition of attorneys general have filed a lawsuit to unwind and remedy the anticompetitive effects of Nexstar's recent acquisition of TEGNA. Nexstar and TEGNA are two major media companies and their merger could cut co  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Reimagined To Bring Trusted History Storytelling to Every Screen * Oscar-Winning Producer and Editor-in-Chief Raney Aronson-Rath Leads Editorial and Digital Strategy in the "Fight for Facts" History Series Joins NOVA and FRONTLINE in New Documentary Unit at GBH Boston, Mass. (Apr. 30, 2026) - GBH, America's leading multi-platform creator for public media, today announ  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Wideman Pools (Festus  more

VIENNA, Virginia, April 30 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Announcing a Joint National Gathering for the News Media Industry * Washington, DC -The News/Media Alliance and America's Newspapers today announced a landmark collaboration that will bring together top leaders from across the news media industry for a combined event on September 27-30, 2026, at the Washington Marriott Georgetown in Washington, DC. The News/Media Alliance's Annu  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 30 [Category: Media] -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * APTS Statement on Federal Funding for Local Public Broadcasting Station Infrastructure * WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 30, 2026 - Kate Riley, President and CEO of America's Public Television Stations, made the following statement on the House Commerce, Justice and Science (CJS) Appropriations Subcommittee's action today that did not provide funding for local public broa  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 30 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Moving and Storage Conference Gears Up for National Moving Month * Washington -The American Trucking Associations and ATA Moving and Storage Conference are marking National Moving Month and the start of peak moving season by sharing tips to help consumers select a reputable mover and avoid potential scams. More than two million Americans move between sta  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Welcomes New States and Files Amended Complaint in Nexstar/Tegna Challenge, Lawsuit Now Bipartisan * Five additional states -Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Vermont -join AG Bonta's lawsuit SACRAMENTO -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today as part of a now bipartisan coalition of 13 attorneys general, filed an amended complaint ag  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 30 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser urges CFTC to recognize state authority over sports-related prediction markets * April 30, 2026 (DENVER) -Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction over sports-related "event contracts" belongs to the states. "The protection of consumers from irrespon  more

SALEM, Oregon, April 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield, Expanding Bipartisan Coalition of State AGs Challenge Nexstar-Tegna Merger * Attorney General Dan Rayfield alongside a now bipartisan coalition of 12 other attorneys general today filed an amended complaint against Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nexstar) and Tegna Inc. (Tegna) in the ongoing challenge of the broadcast giants' merger. Last month, a state coalition fi  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Bill to Open Virginia Courts to Class Action Remedies Hits Governor Spanberger's Desk Advocates Urge Gov. Spanberger to Allow Residents Harmed by Widespread Corporate Wrongdoing to Band Together to Seek Accountability  * WASHINGTON - Today, nearly a dozen public interest, civil rights, and consumer organizations urged Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger to allow Virginia  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 1 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * School of SSIE looks back on strong spring semester By Chris Kocher The spring semester at Binghamton University is nearly over, with Commencement just a couple of weeks away. The School of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science is looking back on its student, faculty and research accomplishments. * * * New rankings Earlier t  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 1 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Student takes top honors in Art of Science contest First Friday show planned for contest's 10th anniversary By Katie Liu Cancer cells that resemble stained glass windows. Tiny fruit flies wrestling the nectar from the corpse of a bee. Canyons, bathed in sunset, that look like whorls of cotton candy. For the past 10 years, Binghamton University's annual Art of Science competition has honored the striking   more

ROANOKE, Virginia, April 30 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Blocking two proteins reverses lung scarring in preclinical study * A Virginia Tech team has identified a promising new therapeutic strategy for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), showing that blocking two proteins can halt and even reverse lung scarring in preclinical models. A new study in the journal Theranostics, led by senior author Yassine Sassi, assistant profe  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, May 1 -- Booz Allen Hamilton, an information technology information company, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Booz Allen Accelerates Autonomous Drone Capabilities Strategic investment supports DoW's effort to bolster the U.S. drone manufacturing base, enables production at scale * Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) today announced that it has made a strategic investment in PDW, a Huntsville, Alabama-based company that designs and manufactures advance  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 30 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Burritos in Bengaluru * The following story appeared in the winter 2026 issue of the W&M Alumni Magazine. A version of this article also appears in the winter edition of the Reves Center's World Minded newsletter. - Ed. The headline for the CNBC "Make It" video about Bert Mueller '11, posted on April 26, 2025, was irresistible: "I left the U.S. for India and built a $23M burrito business." It's no surpr  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WATCH: Career Politician Rob Wittman Thinks Gas is $2.87/Gallon - Is He Living on Planet Earth? * After nearly 20 years in Washington, it looks like Congressman Rob Wittman is in need of a reality check. When asked this week if he knows how much the price of gas is, Wittman responded that he fueled up in the morning for $2.87 a gallon. Huh? NEWS FLASH: The average price of gas  more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 1 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on April 30, 2026, by public safety policy fellow David Zimmer to the Thinking Minnesota: * * * To protect and serve American law enforcement: 400 years of evolution and order American law enforcement has been in a continual state of evolution, leading to the earned legitimacy and societal order our founders s  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following opening statement on April 29, 2026, at a hearing discussing legislation that protects American food producers and improves FDA's food safety review. * * * "Today, we will be discussing bills that seek to improve the regulation and oversight of our nation's food. "First off, I want to commend the Administration's efforts to bring transparency to our foo  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 30 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * Cherokee National Forest Partners with Collaborative Stakeholder Group to Restore Native Forest Communities This spring, the Cherokee National Forest will implement the Stonepile Project, a restoration initiative developed with the assistance and enthusiastic support of the Cherokee National Forest South Zone Collaborative Group (SZCG).  The SZCG came together in 2017 to identify  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, May 1 -- The Chesapeake Bay Program issued the following news: * * * Chesapeake Bay science gets a boost from artificial intelligence Bay scientists hold a workshop to determine the uses and challenges of AI By Jake Solyst As one of the largest estuaries in the world, the Chesapeake Bay is a highly complex system. What's even more complex is the 64,000-square-mile watershed that drains into it. To protect this region, scientists gather vast amounts of data that help ass  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, April 29 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Players Shine in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat * The Christendom Players brought the famed musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to the stage with four brilliant performances of the Biblical story this past weekend, April 24-26, 2026. Following on the heels of last fall's highly popular performance of The Importance of Being Earnest, Joseph brought four eclectic s  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 30, 2026: * * * Name of Product: Earthtec 7 3/8 Inch 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 30, 2026 Units: About 211 Consumer Contact: Tonyidea by email at earthtecrecall@ou  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * CRC News: How do you use our research? We love media attention, but it's extra special when our readers and supporters steal our stuff and tell the media about it for us. * CRC News is a semi-weekly feature that recaps how the media and other policy influencers have used the work of InfluenceWatch and the researchers from the Capital Research Center. While we're delighted with that attention,  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Oppose Trump Admin Proposal to Deny Homeowners Thousands of Dollars in Interest Earnings * WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to save consumers thousands of dollars and prevent the Trump Administration from providing a giveaway to big banks at homeowners' expense, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today led a letter to the head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) urging the wi  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 29 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Dr. Phyllis MacGilvray appointed two-year dean for School of Medicine Greenville * Update: On April 29, 2026, Provost Mary Anne Fitzpatrick announced that after serving a two-year interim appointment, Dr. Phyllis MacGilvray has been appointed dean of the School of Medicine Greenville, effective July 1. "Under her exceptional leadership, the school is well positioned for continued growth an  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 29 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Education Careers Week brings jobs, inspiration to George Mason's future educators * Educators are in high demand, and the field offers myriad avenues for job seekers to explore. Given that demand and the diverse career opportunities, University Career Services (UCS) at George Mason University expanded its annual Education Recruitment Day into a full week of programming in February. Education Careers Week  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Proposes to Approve Virginia's Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the approval of the Commonwealth of Virginia's coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program application. If approved, the action would allow the Commonwealth rather than the federal government to permit CCR disposal in surface impoundments and  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 30 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Exceptional drought introduced in North Carolina * Recent rainfall was not enough to offer relief from worsening drought conditions. According to the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council, extreme drought conditions have expanded across most of the Piedmont and in western North Carolina, and one county is now considered to be in exceptional drought  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 1 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * Acting Navy Secretary is 'Theocrat' for outlandish claims about witchcraft FFRF Action Fund names new Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao as its "Theocrat of the Week" for his outlandish claims in the past about witchc  more

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, May 1 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * Five Batten School & VIMS students recognized in 2026-2027 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program By Patrick McGettigan Five current and incoming graduate students at William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS have been recognized with awards and honorable mentions as part of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) 2026-2027 Graduate Research Fel  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, April 30 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * From Military to Masters * Tyneka Howard had a simple reason for joining the Air Force in 2000 at the age of 17. "I wanted to see the world," Howard said. "I wanted the most cost-effective way to do it." Howard, who will earn a master's degree in school administration at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) in May, succeeded. She was based in Nebraska, Germany, Arizona, Oklahoma, Wa  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 30 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * FRONT PAGE: DC Insider Michael "Whatley Faced Arrest In 2015" * North Carolinians are reading all about DC insider Michael Whatley's decades-long criminal history and reckless behavior that put North Carolina families at risk. Asheville Citizen Times: National Journal Hotline : "NC SEN: Former RNC Chairman Michael Whatley's traffic offenses are coming under scrutiny as he centers his  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 30 -- TheDream.US, a college and career success program for immigrant youth, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Gaby Pacheco on BIA DACA Ruling: "Alarming and Deeply Misguided," Underscoring Urgency of Legislative Fix Washington, DC - Last Friday, the Board of Immigration Appeals issued a decision that "says being a DACA recipient is not enough reason to provide relief from deportation," as NPR described. The ruling, which is inconsistent wi  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman, Hill Introduce Legislation to Protect Public Servants From Violence, Doxxing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Rep. French Hill (AR-02) introduced the Providing Resources and Oversight to Ensure Confidentiality of Those who serve (PROTECT) Act to strengthen data security and to prevent targeted threats against public officials. The bill directs the Department of Homeland  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, April 30 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Grant backs early-career study on metabolism and food choices * Mary Elizabeth Baugh '09, M.S. '13, Ph.D. '18, a research scientist with Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, has been awarded a National Institutes of Health Mentored Research Scientist Development Award to study how metabolic health influences the brain systems that shape what and ho  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $112,256 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $112,256 grant. The funding supports allergy and infectious disease research. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "The National Institutes of Health provides Career Transition Awards to d  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on House Passage of Farm Bill * The U.S. House of Representatives voted favorably on H.R. 7567 - the Farm, Food, and National Security Act. The legislation will be sent to the U.S. Senate for further consideration. Following passage of the bill, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), who voted for the bill, issued the following statement: "Agriculture is fundamental to   more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, April 30 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * House Farm Bill Advances with Wins, Setbacks for Wildlife, People * WASHINGTON, D.C, -The U.S. House of Representatives' vote to advance the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 marks an important step forward toward the long overdue passage of a five- year Farm Bill. The bill preserves historic investments in conservation into the future and makes som  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE asks North Carolina jail to turn over illegal alien child sex predator * HIGH POINT, N.C. -ICE lodged an immigration detainer against Rebeca Fratila-Ilies, of Romania, on April 17. Fratila-Ilies was convicted of two counts of carnal knowledge of a child and statutory rape and sentenced to 10 years in Staunton, Virginia, but officials there released  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Committee Democrats Hear from Experts about Impact of Trump's Economy on American Workers Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) hosted an event on the impact of the Trump economy on workers. As unemployment edges upward, job growth slows, and the cost of essentials like gas, groceries, and hou  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia posted the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Illegal Alien Who Led Massive International Drug and Firearms Trafficking Ring from Behind Bars Sentenced to Federal Prison with 14 Others Sentencing Results from Atlanta Homeland Security Task Force Investigation * Servando Corona Penaloza, who is a Mexican illegal alien and Georgia state prison inmate, was sentenced to 25 years in fe  more

CANBERRA, Australia, April 30 -- The office of the Prime Minister of Australia issued the following news release: * * * Interim Report of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion * Commissioner the Hon Virginia Bell AC has today delivered the. The Government welcomes the Interim Report, accepts all recommendations that relate to the Commonwealth, and is committed to working with the states and territories to adopt a national approach to implementation of all 14 recommendati  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 30 (TNSrep) -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jackson Walker Congratulates 31 Attorneys Named Among 2026 "Best Lawyers in Dallas" List Jackson Walker congratulates the 31 attorneys recognized among D Magazine's list of the "Best Lawyers in Dallas" for 2026. For recognition in the list, Dallas attorneys must be nominated by their peers on the basis that they offer unmatched counsel in one of 40 categories. Jackson Walker is pleased to congrat  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Sues Homeland Security for Records on Armed Security Breach at Trump Virginia Golf Club * (Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today that it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for records related to an August 31, 2025, incident in which a club member allegedly carried a loaded semi-automatic handgun p  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Scott Introduce Resolution Calling for Elections in Venezuela * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced a bipartisan resolution calling for free and fair elections in Venezuela. "Maduro may be gone but his regime remains fully in place in Venezuela, and his successors are rapidly tightening their grip on the country. The U.S. must use all of  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Cancellation of Meeting with Education Secretary McMahon * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statement regarding the cancellation of a HELP Committee discussion with U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon about steps the Trump-Vance Administration is takin  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, April 30 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Legislation Safeguards Public Lands from Future Sell-offs * DENVER -The Public Lands Integrity Act will help ensure that the nation's public lands remain accessible for wildlife and people alike by forbidding Congress from using the budget reconciliation process to sell them off. The legislation was introduced by Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Martin Heinric  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 1 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on April 30, 2026, by office managing shareholder Michael S. McIntosh and associate Shaun M. Bennett: * * * Virginia's Democratic Trifecta Enacts a Flurry of New Wage and Hour Laws During the General Assembly's 2026 Session At a Glance * Virginia recently enacted several bills amending the state's wage and hour laws. * The new laws increase the minimum wage, eliminate certain exceptions, eliminate sover  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, May 1 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * LXR Hotels & Resorts Signs Gajoen Tokyo, Bringing a Storied Luxury Address to the Market in 2027 The celebrated property will pair nearly 100 years of heritage with LXR's personal, destination led approach to luxury * Hilton announced the rebranding of the iconic Hotel Gajoen in Meguro, Tokyo, which will open as Gajoen Tokyo, LXR Hotels & Resorts in 2027, marking the Tokyo debut of  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on Republican Farm Bill * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement on H.R. 7567, an omnibus, multiyear farm bill led by House Republicans that governs an array of agricultural and food programs: "As the number one private industry in the Commonwealth, Virginia boasts a flourishing agricultural sector. We rely heav  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on Vote on FISA Reauthorization * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after she voted against S.1318 to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: "When Congress enacted Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act in 2008, lawmakers intended to expand the government's a  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * Military Personnel: DOD Should Improve Processes for Determining Cost-of-Living Allowances * Fast Facts The Department of Defense assigns military personnel to over 3,500 different locations worldwide. The costs associated with living in these locations vary widely. DOD pays cost-of-living allowances (COLA) to help military personnel with food, transportation, and other costs in some  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Mission Driven, People Powered: Highlighting Ronald Clark Jr. * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -Naval Medical Forces Development Command is mission driven and people powered. Ronald Clark Jr., material management department head assigned to Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command answered a few questions about his vital supp  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Libraries] -- The Association of Research Libraries issued the following news: * * * Mississippi State University and University of Nevada, Las Vegas to Join Association of Research Libraries * The membership of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) voted at its Spring 2026 Association Meeting to invite the libraries of Mississippi State University (MSU) and University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) to join ARL, effective July 1, 2026. Maggie Farrell, dea  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, April 30 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State STEM student admitted to prestigious pre-law program * BOZEMAN -A sophomore in Montana State University's Honors College double-majoring in cell biology and neuroscience and biochemistry was recently accepted to the highly selective University of Virginia Law School Roadmap Scholars program. Neva Clark is one of 12 students nationwide admitted to the program and the first to be accepted from  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * NASDA applauds passage of bipartisan farm bill * ARLINGTON, Va. -National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. "NASDA applauds the House of Represe  more

VIENNA, Virginia, April 30 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: * * * News Publishers Demand Accountability from Common Crawl Over Unauthorized Use of Content * Arlington, VA - As first reported in Bloomberg, yesterday the News/Media Alliance (NMA), representing a collection of leading news publishers, submitted a letter to Common Crawl demanding the archive site stop its unauthorized scraping and storage of content, and establish additional protoco  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF Announces $5.4 Million in Grants from Walmart's Acres for America Program * WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 30, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced the award of $5.4 million in grants through Walmart's Acres for America program, the nation's leading public-private land conservation partnership. The seven awards announced today will support community-d  more

RESTON, Virginia, April 30 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * Novel Theranostic Approach for Radioimmunotherapy Achieves Curative Responses in Colorectal Cancer T * Media Contact: Rebecca Maxey (703) 652-6772 rmaxey@snmmi.org umors Reston, VA (April 30, 2026)- A new pretargeted radioimmunotherapy (PRIT) technique has been shown to be safe and effective in eradicating tumors from a preclinical colore  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NSWC Indian Head Division Recognizes Employee Achievements During 2025 Honorary Awards * INDIAN HEAD, Md. -Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) recognized individuals and teams making significant contributions to the command's mission during the 2025 Honorary Awards ceremony at the College of Southern Maryland's Velocity Center in Indian Head, Maryland, April 28.  "The spirit and   more

NEW YORK, May 1 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on April 29, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Unveils Design Concepts to Put the 'Park' Back in Park Avenue * Redesign would transform Park Avenue between East 46th Street and East 57th Street, making it safer, greener and more welcoming * City to host public workshops for New Yorkers to learn more and provide feedback * New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT)  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, April 30 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Official Statement: City of Hampton Along with Hampton University Police Department Respond to Carjacking Incident * The City of Hampton law enforcement officials, supported by the Hampton University Police Department, are responding to a reported carjacking incident on Tyler Street which is adjacent to campus. The incident involved two DoorDash delivery drivers and unknown individuals. No students or any me  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Warren, Colleagues Renew Push to Support Survivors of Disasters * Under current FEMA guidelines, disaster survivors can be prevented from accessing housing-related aid if they are unable to show proof of property ownership WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee, led 12 of their colleagues i  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 30 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * People Trust Community Federal Credit Union Closes * Alexandria, VA (April 30, 2026) -The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) today liquidated People Trust Community Federal Credit Union in North Little Rock, Arkansas. NCUA made the decision to liquidate People Trust Community Federal Credit Union after determining the credit union was insolvent and in violation of num  more

CANBERRA, Australia, April 30 -- The office of the Prime Minister of Australia issued the following news release: * * * Press conference - Sydney * ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER : On 14 December last year, our nation was shattered by an act which was evil. An antisemitic terrorist attack shook the nation. The deadliest terrorist attack that has ever occurred on Australian soil, targeting Jewish Australians on the first night of Chanukah at our iconic Bondi Beach. This should have been an   more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, May 1 -- The Public Advocate of the U.S. issued the following statement on April 29, 2026, by Executive Director Eugene Delgaudio: * * * Unanimous Supreme Court Agrees with Public Advocate: PRO-LIFE DONORS SAFE! UNANIMOUS DECISION TO PROTECT FIRST AMENDMENT IS BIG VICTORY EUGENE DELGAUDIO SAID TO SUPPORTERS IN NATIONAL EMAIL: Thank you to a unanimous Supreme Court that agreed with our sound Arguments in our Amicus brief. Thank you to God and our legal team lead by Will  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on April 30, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Scott Criticizes Education Department for Raising Student Loan Payments and Limiting Access to Higher Education Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the Department of Education finalized a rule titled "Reimagining   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Reauthorizations accelerate tech for War Department * ARLINGTON, Virginia -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,   more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, April 30 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Rebecca Meuninck to Lead NWF's Eastern Water Conservation Work * Washington, D.C. - Conservation advocate and water expert Rebecca Meuninck will serve as the National Wildlife Federation's associate vice president for Eastern waters. In this role, Meuninck will lead NWF's efforts to protect drinking water, surface water, groundwater, and riparian habitats in the  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire celebrates the passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 in the House Following the U.S. House of Representatives passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, Rep. John McGuire (VA-05), issued the following statement. "I am pleased my House colleagues, and I were able to get the F arm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 passed," said Rep.   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * Letitia James Owes New Yorkers Answers on Her Tax Returns Today, the Republican Attorneys General Association called on New York Attorney General Letitia James to release her tax returns after she declined to do so and refused to provide a clear explanation. According to the New York Post, James declined to explain why she will not release her returns, saying her staff would m  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Review TRICARE benefits for survivors * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - It can be a challenge when a family member passes away. You're dealing with not only the emotional sense of loss, but the many other details that require time, energy, and focus surrounding that loss. One of these concerns may be how your healthcare coverage may change. "Most importantly, T  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts, Fetterman Introduce FAIR Labels Act to Protect Beef, Require Transparent Labeling for Plant-Based Protein Products * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced the Fair and Accurate Ingredient Representation (FAIR) on Labels Act. The bipartisan legislation is co-led by Senator John Fetterman (D-PA). The bill requires cell-cultivated protein and plant-based al  more

HERNDON, Virginia, April 30 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Technical Institute Releases 2025 Annual Report * The RV Technical Institute's 2025 Annual Report shares the significant accomplishments of the only industry-backed, gold standard RV technician training program. With an increasing number of RVers embracing the outdoors for the first time, and many of them younger than before, the RV industry continues to face demand for s  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 30 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Reveals More Keynote and Government Expert Speakers for SIA GovSummit 2026 * Joshua Obstfeld of the FBI will keynote SIA's public policy and government security technology conference, taking place May 20-21 in Washington, D.C. SILVER SPRING, Md.-The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the Day 1 keynote speaker  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * SEEC Slams Republican Farm Bill's Failure to Help America's Farmers * The leaders of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), including Co-Chairs Reps. Doris Matsui, Mike Quigley, and Paul Tonko and Vice Chairs Reps. Don Beyer, Suzanne Bonamici, Sean Casten, Mike Levin, and Chellie Pingree, released the following statement in response to the House passage of the Republican-led F  more

SMITHFIELD, Virginia, May 1 -- Smithfield Foods, an American food company, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Smithfield Foods Declares Quarterly Dividend Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFD), an American food company and an industry leader in value-added packaged meats and fresh pork, today announced its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend payment of $0.3125 per share of common stock to be paid on May 28, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of bus  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 29 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Smithsonian connections helped shape this conservation scientist's academic path * George Mason University graduate student Jose Meneses has always been fascinated by the natural world. Like many future scientists, he spent hours as a child watching nature documentaries. "I grew up watching National Geographic and the Smithsonian Channel," said the Falls Church, Virginia, native. "I've always been inter  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology released the following testimony by Evan Beard, CEO, chief engineer and co-founder of Standard Bots, Glen Cove, New York, from an April 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Robots Made in America: Advancing U.S. Leadership in Manufacturing and Automation": * * * Chairman Obernolte, Ranking Member Stevens, Chairman Babin, Ranking Member Lofgren, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportun  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Supreme Court to Hear May Oral Arguments in Knoxville * The Tennessee Supreme Court will hear oral arguments for its May docket in Knoxville on May 6. The proceedings will take place at the Tennessee Supreme Court building and be livestreamed on the court's YouTube page. The court will hear two cases -Timothy Allen Curtis and Tammy Curtis Webb, as next of kin of V  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * The Big Long List of U.S. AI Laws * Did you ever think that AI, as a new technology, is barely regulated in the U.S.? Think again! Below, we catalog certain state laws regulating the development and use of AI systems and technologies, passed between 2019-2026. This list focuses on legislative initiatives that are currently in effect, or are expected to take effect soon, that impa  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 30 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * The consummate team player * By the time Debi Jarvis came to William & Mary in 2012 as a part-time analyst in University Human Resources, she had already retired from another job she'd held for 30 years. She wasn't looking for a second act, but her dedication and experience quietly opened the door to an unexpected and fulfilling new chapter. When a vacancy in UHR's top job occurred in June 2025, Jarvis wa  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 30 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * The Nature Conservancy Acquires 174-acre Buffalo Ranch on Eastern Shore of Great Salt Lake * The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Utah announces the purchase of a 174-acre property known as Buffalo Ranch. Located along the eastern shore of Great Salt Lake, this project secures the protection of critical habitat for migratory shorebirds and waterfowl and builds upon decades of TNC's eff  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Tracheotomy device - and the amazing story behind it - inspires VCU engineering students The annual Capstone Design Expo highlights how College of Engineering seniors focus on real-world impact. By Leila Ugincius One horrific night in 2019 could have left Kathy Crockett dead and her husband arrested. Instead, it led her to invent a potentially lifesaving device - and Virginia Commonwealth Universi  more

TUCSON, Arizona, April 30 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * U of A appoints Bodnar to lead mining, critical minerals institute * The University of Arizona has appointed Robert J. Bodnar to lead the foundational phase of the U of A's new Mining and Earth Resources Innovation Institute, or the MINERVA Institute, as its inaugural executive director. His appointment, effective May 11, includes a faculty appointment as professor and Lundin family chair in econo  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 30 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * U.S. House of Representatives Advances the Farm Bill * On April 30, United States House of Representatives advanced the Farm Bill. In response to this news, Kameran Onley, managing director of North American Policy and Government Relations at The Nature Conservancy, issued the following statement. "Farms, ranches and forests are fundamental to the well-being of people across the  more

IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 1 -- The University of Iowa College of Law issued the following news: * * * Investure Ceremony held to appoint Sean Sullivan to Jon and Sarah Fister Chair in Law and Economics Professor Sean Sullivan was appointed to the Jon and Sarah Fister Chair in Law and Economics during a University of Iowa College of Law Investiture Ceremony on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Levitt Center for University Advancement. Sullivan joined the College of Law faculty in 2017 after serving   more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, April 30 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * University-hosted symposium demonstrates cyber leadership * As a leader in preparing students for careers in cyber and national security, William & Mary was selected to host the 2026 Virtual Institutes for Cyber and Electromagnetic Spectrum Research and Employ (VICEROY) symposium. Held at the Alumni House April 14-16, the event emphasized empowering cyber-spectrum leaders by aligning critical technologies  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, April 30 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * UPDATE: Hampton University Police Department Provides Update To Critical Incident * Based on information provided by HUPD, in partnership with the City of Hampton Major Crimes Unit, including a review of surveillance footage and interview evidence, we are providing an update on additional findings. At approximately 10:37pm, Hampton University Police Department (HUPD) and City of Hampton law enforcement were   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * USNS Robert E. Peary Enables 4th Fleet Combat Readiness with 154-Day Deployment * NORFOLK, Virginia (April 29, 2026) - USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5) and the ship's 105 civil service mariners (CIVMARS) returned to Naval Station Norfolk, concluding 154-day deployment, April 29. Operating in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility, the Peary supported Operation Southern Spear (OSS) - a counter narcotics mission to   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 1 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Opposes Federal Effort to Strip Housing Support for Mixed-Status Immigrant Households Attorney General Jay Jones recently co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that would prohibit mixed-status families from living in publi  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 1 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * VCOM and FranU Create New Pathway for Future Physicians in Louisiana By Danielle Voumard The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) continues to strengthen its commitment to identifying and preparing students who are aligned with its mission to serve rural and medically underserved populations. A recent articulation agreement with Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Un  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The new VCU Annual Research Impact Awards recognize 10 honorees The inaugural VCU-ARIA ceremony honored outstanding academic and scientific research achievements by faculty and postdoctoral fellows, celebrating discoveries and innovative research that is improving society. By Haley Tenore Recognizing the strength and diversity of Virginia Commonwealth University's research enterprise - and the fac  more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, May 1 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * VHB Receives GRACRE Awards for Affordable Housing Developments * VHB was recognized at the Greater Richmond Association for Commercial Real Estate (GRACRE) Annual Awards Ceremony for our contributions to the Helios and NOON Ingram projects. Helios received the Best  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Votes 'No' on Farm Bill That Makes Life Harder and More Expensive for Farmers & Families * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07), member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, released the following statement after voting 'no' on the Farm Bill on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. "Plain and simple, the bill brought to the House floor today does not meet   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman: "Reopening the Federal Government was Long Overdue" * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) today released the following statement after the U.S. House unanimously approved a U.S. Senate-passed bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "Reopening the federal government was long overdue. For 76 days, Speaker Johnson and House Republicans chose to grand  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 1 -- The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles issued the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * Virginia DMV Welcomes New Commissioner Saundra M. Jack Former DMV Leader Returns to Make History as Agency's First Woman Appointed Commissioner * The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) proudly welcomes Saundra M. Jack as the agency's new Commissioner, following her appointment by Governor Abigail Spanberger. Jack's appointment marks a historic milestone for the   more

ETTRICK, Virginia, April 30 -- Virginia State University posted the following news: * * * Virginia State University Named A Founding Member Of National HBCU Coalition Advancing Toward Top Research Status * VSU will help expand research excellence, accelerate discovery, and advance efforts to grow the number of HBCUs achieving Carnegie Research 1 (R1) classification. Virginia State University is among 15 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) named as founding members of the A  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 1 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Blocking two proteins reverses lung scarring in preclinical study A multi-institutional team identifies new approach that could move beyond delaying pulmonary fibrosis to reversing lung scarring. By John Pastor A Virginia Tech team has identified a promising new therapeutic strategy for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), showing that blocking two proteins can halt and even reverse lung scarring in prec  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Experts explain how Taylor Swift's trademark strategy could redefine AI rights As AI voice-cloning technology and deepfakes become more prevalent, Taylor Swift is making a strategic legal move that could redefine how celebrities protect their legacies. Her recent trademark applications signal a shift in the battle against unauthorized AI content that moves beyond standard copyright. Cayce Myers, a media law and com  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Grant backs early-career study on metabolism and food choices By Leigh Anne Kelley Mary Elizabeth Baugh '09, M.S. '13, Ph.D. '18, a research scientist with Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, has been awarded a National Institutes of Health Mentored Research Scientist Development Award to study how metabolic health influences the brain systems that shape what and how we eat. The four-year  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 1 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * No digital content is safe from generative AI, researchers say Cybersecurity researchers discovered that simple artificial intelligence tools can defeat security techniques meant to protect authentic content from use in deepfakes, facial identity theft, or artistic style mimicry. By Tonia Moxley A research team led by Virginia Tech cybersecurity expert Bimal Viswanath has found a critical blind spot in t  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Project will reimagine 'One Thousand and One Nights' through immersive storytelling By Anne Kroemer Hoffman What if Scheherazade had access to artificial intelligence (AI)? At Virginia Tech, that question isn't just theoretical - it's the starting point for a bold, interdisciplinary experiment in storytelling. A new project is reimagining "One Thousand and One Nights" through immersive media, generative AI, and a  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Project-based learning class tackles 'genuinely needed' drone defense for U.S. Secret Service The effort has brought immediate dividends for both graduate students and the agency. By Noah Frank As tires squealed and explosions boomed in the distance, a solitary drone rose above a helipad hidden in the Maryland woods. A makeshift setup of cameras and microphones aimed in its direction sent information back to a t  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 1 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * New study finds task switching raises risk in transplant surgeries By Jacob Levin When transplant surgeons switched between different organ types in consecutive surgeries, one-year mortality rates in patients increased by 14.8 percent, according to new Virginia Tech research. The findings suggest that scheduling and workflow changes could help reduce these risks -- and the implications may extend beyond m  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, May 1 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * VMI Board of Visitors Approves 2026-2027 Tuition and Fees, New Officers On Wednesday the Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors (BOV) approved tuition and fees for the 2026-2027 academic year at their spring meeting held April 27-29. Tuition and fees will increase by 3% for both Virginia and non-Virginia cadets. Rising costs, including a13% increase in employer health insurance rates as well as   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw Amendment Requires Federal Agencies to Prove Fraud Prevention Efforts Are Effective Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) advanced an amendment in the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to ensure federal agencies are held accountable for the effectiveness of their efforts to prevent fraud tied to funds released in the wake of national emergencies. The amendment req  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw Statement on Supreme Court Decision Undermining the Voting Rights Act Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) released the following statement in response to today's Supreme Court's ruling. "Today's Supreme Court ruling is a direct attack on voting rights -and on the communities who fought hardest to secure them. In a 6-3 decision, the MAGA Supreme Court gutted Section 2 of the Voti  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, and Scott Applaud $16 Million in Funding for Portsmouth Agricultural Export Facility * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Representative Bobby Scott (VA -03), today celebrated more than $16 million in Department of Transportation funding for the Portsmouth Port and Industrial Commission's agricultural export facility to add storage silos, ad  more