WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * "America's Tall Ship," U.S. Coast Guard Barque EAGLE to Visit RI * NEWPORT, RI - Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed and Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore announced that the 295-foot sailing vessel U.S. Coast Guard Cutter EAGLE (WIX 327) is scheduled to visit the Ocean State during the last weekend of July through early August and will be open to visitors. The USCG Barque EAGLE is a tall ship a  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * "Innovations in Flight" Returns to the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum will host its annual "Innovations in Flight" outdoor display at the museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors can view over 60 vintage, modern   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 14 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * 20 Members of the Class of 2026 Recognized at Commencement with Academic and Citizenship Awards * Twenty members of the Class of 2026 received academic honors, journal awards, citizenship and leadership awards, or recognition from the Vanderbilt Bar Association. Award recipients recognized in the Commencement program are listed below: Academic Awards Nicholas Wallenburgh of Lexena, Kansas received the   more

BROOKLYN, New York, May 14 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Aaron Twerski: Celebrated Tort Scholar and Teacher of Indelible Lessons * Professor Aaron Twerski is one of five professors retiring after this spring semester. To share a memory of or to send greetings to Professor Twerski, please send an email to communications@brooklaw.edu. He would love to hear from his former students and colleagues. Professor Aaron Twerski is known among scholars and attorneys alike fo  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Mobilizes Grassroots in Key Districts to Oppose the Faster Labor Contracts Act * Activists deliver constituent message to Reps. Bacon, Bresnahan, and Fitzpatrick: Oppose the bill -and don't sign the discharge petition Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today escalated its opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408 / S. 844), with grassroots activists visitin  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Statement on Gov. Ferguson's Upcoming Address to Business Leaders * Olympia, WA - Ahead of his remarks at the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce's 120th Annual Meeting, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today blasted Gov. Bob Ferguson for addressing business leaders after signing Washington's first state income tax into law earlier this year. Ferguson's appearance bef  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-CO Calls Out Big-Spending Lawmakers with Mirror Mail Campaign * DENVER, CO - As the 2026 legislative session comes to a close, Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) is sending a clear message to a handful of big-spending lawmakers: if Coloradans want to know who is making life more expensive, they should "look in the mirror." AFP-CO has launched a targeted mail  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NH Commends House for Rejecting Health Care Tax * Concord, NH -Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today commends the House for rejecting SB 498, a misguided proposal that would have created a new insurer assessment scheme and shifted costs onto Granite State families through higher health insurance premiums. The legislation would have established a dang  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NH: Income Tax Proposal Would Undermine 'Live Free Or Die' * Concord, NH - Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today applauded the House for rejecting a proposal that would have opened the door to a state income tax. The proposal, backed by lawmakers and outside supporters who pushed the so-called "3-3 Tax Savings Plan," would have fundamentally changed th  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) issued the following news release: * * * AFSCME's Saunders: Gov. Spanberger has broken the promise she made to Virginia * Spanberger vetoes collective bargaining legislation that would have given half a million public service workers a strong voice to fight for fair pay, safe working conditions and better public services for all Virginians. WASHINGTON -AFSCME President   more

LANSING, Michigan, May 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures $3.25 Million Settlement with Lease-to-Own Financing Company Over Auto-Repair Agreements * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured an agreement with West Creek Financial, Inc., a Virginia corporation doing business under the name Koalafi, to resolve allegations that the lease-to-own financing company violated the Michigan Consumer Protection Act an  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 15 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following statement May 13, 2026: * * * ALG Applauds Senate Confirmation Of Kevin Warsh To Federal Reserve Chair Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement applauding the U.S. Senate's vote to confirm Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chairman: "Kevin Warsh is taking over the Federal Reserve at a period of transition for the U.S. economy. His predecessor'  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Assistant Federal Defender Peter Oh to Receive 2026 Claudia Jack Award * NASHVILLE, May 14, 2026 - Unam Peter Oh, an assistant federal public defender in Memphis, will be honored next month with the Tennessee Bar Association's (TBA) Claudia Jack Award. The award will be presented at the annual Lawyers Luncheon set for June 12 as part of the association's Annual Conv  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * GRAB YOUR POPCORN: New Audio Shows VA-07 GOP Primary Getting Nasty As Intra-Party Attacks Fly * Ollivant attacks Durant in messy primary to see which extreme candidate will have the honor of losing big in November Chaos is brewing in the Republican primary for Virginia's 7th Congressional District. New audio - first reported by Blue Virginia - shows Republican Doug Ollivant at  more

CANBERRA, Australia, May 15 -- The Australian Department of Defence issued the following joint news release by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles and Minister for Defence Industry and Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy: * * * Preparing Australian industry to support the Virginia class submarine combat system AUKUS in Australia is taking another significant step forward with the Albanese Government selecting Lockheed Martin Australia as the preferred Combat System Int  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 15 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems provides advanced aircraft readiness with new Link 16 test capability for F-16 Rapid avionic test shop enhances efficiency, reduces downtime, and boosts fleet readiness * BAE Systems has completed the successful development and integration of an upgraded Link 16 test capability for Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) terminals on U.S. Air Force   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer, Subramanyam Request Supplemental GAO Review into Army's Systemic Conditions and Practices Leading to Tragic DCA Collision * U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA) and Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) yesterday led 45 House Democrats in requesting that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conduct a comprehensive review of the systemic conditions and operational practices that preceded the January 29  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, May 12 -- Mars Petcare, a part of Mars Inc., issued the following news release with Big Idea Ventures: * * * Big Idea Ventures and Mars Petcare launch 2026 Global Pet Food Innovation Program in collaboration with AAK, Buhler, Givaudan, and Ingredion * An Innovation Powerhouse: The initiative unites world-class experts in FoodTech, pet care, and ingredients to accelerate the transition toward a more sustainable pet food supply chain. * Seeking New and Scaling Ventures: The  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 14 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Caligiuri and Cascone win spring 2026 Values in Action awards * The Values in Action awards recognize staff and faculty at William & Mary who exemplify the qualities the university holds in highest regard: belonging, curiosity, excellence, flourishing, integrity, respect and service. These awards, established by two anonymous donors with private funds, are awarded in the fall and spring semesters, with each  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 15 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025 achieves impressive results in First Destination Survey Despite a challenging labor market and increased competition amid advances in artificial intelligence, the Class of 2025 reports remarkable post-graduation achievements. Story by: Meg Herrel The Class of 2025 began their college journeys in the fall of 2021, as college campuses and the world reopened following the disruption of the  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Caudle Fully Supports AUKUS * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, asked Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Daryl Caudle (USN) about his support for the AUKUS security agreement. "Do you agree with the findings of the AUKUS review last December that endorsed continuing our  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following testimony by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle from a May 12, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Calvert, Ranking Member McCollum, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on the posture of the United States Navy. On behalf of our battle-ready Sailors, resilient families, and dedicated civilians serving around the globe  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * Civil Rights Groups Urge Court to Stop Trump Order on Mail in Ballots * In the first hearing of NAACP v. Trump, Common Cause, Black Voters Matter, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law, and the NAACP urged the court to immediately stop President Trump's latest executive order on mail in ballots, which would give the federal government control over how Americans vote. Plaintiffs arg  more

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, May 15 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news: * * * CNU Partnership Creates Fast Track for Future Environmental Scientists New program offers seamless transition to Christopher Newport for Randolph-Macon grads seeking master's degree in environmental science By Kelley McGee Christopher Newport and Randolph-Macon College (RMC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to provide guaranteed admission into CNU's Master of Science in Environmental S  more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, May 15 -- Liberty University issued the following news release: * * * College of Arts & Sciences dean to step down after 24 years of service at Liberty Liberty University has announced that College of Arts & Sciences Dean Dr. Roger Schultz will be leaving his role at the conclusion of the spring semester. Schultz has served as a faculty member at Liberty University for over 24 years and as dean since 2006. "Dr. Roger Schultz has been a stalwart presence among the deans a  more

DECATUR, Georgia, May 15 -- The Columbia Theological Seminary issued the following news: * * * Columbia Seminary Board Affirms Strategic Realignment, Approves 2026-27 Budget Columbia Theological Seminary's Board of Trustees affirmed a strategic realignment plan presented by the President's Council, adopted a balanced budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, and approved the granting of degrees for Spring 2026 graduation at its recent Board meeting of May 7-8, 2026. Additionally, the Board promo  more

NEW YORK, May 15 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release: * * * Civil Rights Groups Urge Court to Stop Trump Order on Mail in Ballots Plaintiffs argue executive order is unconstitutional, threatens freedom to vote during first court hearing * In the first hearing of NAACP v. Trump, Common Cause, Black Voters Matter, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law, and the NAACP urged the court to immediately stop President Trump's latest executive order on mail in bal  more

RESTON, Virginia, May 14 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, posted the following news release: * * * Comscore Reports First Quarter 2026 Results * RESTON, Va., May 14, 2026 - Comscore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR), a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Business and Financial Highlights * Revenue for the   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Superbobi 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: May 14, 2026 Units: About 200 Consumer Contact: Remy&shop by email at superbobirecall@outlook.com. Reca  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release: * * * CWA Statement on Spanberger's Broken Promises to Working Virginians * The Communications Workers of America (CWA) union issued the following statement in response to Gov. Abigail Spanberger's decision to veto historic legislation that would have allowed public service workers to collectively bargain for fair wages, benefits, and working conditions: Governor Spanber  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFR) -- The Department of War (DoW) is publishing this notice to announce it is renewing the U.S. Army Science Board (ASB) as a discretionary Federal advisory committee. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The DoW is renewing the ASB in accordance with chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code ((U.S.C.,) (commonly known as the "Federal Advisory Committee Act" or "FACA") and 41 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 102-3.50(d), and DoW policies and procedures. The public or interested   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, May 15 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * The Derby London City Opens, Bringing Curated British Character to the Heart of the Square Mile Set within London's Square Mile, The Derby is inspired by the character and heritage of the city * The Derby London City, Curio Collection by Hilton, has officially opened in London's Square Mile, offering 234 rooms that blend British heritage with contemporary design, inspired by the iconic bowler hat.   more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, May 14 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Despite Arizona Dispensary Employees' Landslide Vote to Remove UFCW, Union Bosses Seek to Overturn Election Result * Union officials ask Labor Board to disenfranchise workers who voted 14-1 to end union affiliation Phoenix, AZ (May 14, 2026) - Employees of Curaleaf Camelback Dispensary overwhelmingly voted United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 99 union boss  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule updating Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, takeoff minimums and obstacle departure procedures at airports across the U.S. The amendments, published May 13, affect airports in states including California, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Virginia. The FAA said the changes are tied to revisions in na  more

ASHBURN, Virginia, May 14 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * DXC to Deliver Secure Hybrid Cloud for BAE Systems * DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, today announced a five-year extension of its partnership with BAE Systems to accelerate the next phase of the company's enterprise-wide digital transformation. Under the agreement, DXC will del  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Economic Policy Institute issued the following report on April 30, 2026 by Nina Mast, Emma Cohn and David Cooper entitled "The Trump agenda has harmed the D.C. regional economy. Other regions should brace for impact.." Here are the key takeaways: * * * In a one-year span between the end of 2024 and 2025, federal employment in the DMV region (Washington, D.C., and parts of Maryland and Virginia) fell by more than 53,800 jobs (-14.2%). These job losses are on  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 15 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Environmental groups react to approval of Canadys gas plant SC Public Service Commission gives green light to Santee Cooper and Dominion * CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Today, the South Carolina Public Service Commission voted 7-0 to approve Santee Cooper and Dominion Energy South Carolina's 2,200-megawatt joint gas plant in Canadys, South Carolina on the banks of the Ed  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 14 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS Students Earn Top Honors at 2026 Virginia FBLA State Leadership Conference * Twenty-six Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students won first place awards at the 2026 Virginia Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference held recently in Reston. More than 90 students placed in the top four in their event and qualified to compete in the FBLA National Leadership Conf  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Approves Over $1.54 Billion to Support Recovery in the Mid-Atlantic PHILADELPHIA -- FEMA recently approved $1,541,450,296 in funding to support recovery in Washington D.C., Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. This includes $1.53 billion to reimburse for costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and $3 million for recovery work related to past natural  more

ETTRICK, Virginia, May 14 -- Virginia State University posted the following news: * * * From Coma To Commencement: A Devastating Car Accident Forced Aszwan Hite To Miss His High School Graduation, Making The Journey To His Virginia State University Commencement Even Greater * After applying to VSU from a hospital bed, Hite overcame immense physical and mental challenges to reach graduation day. Just days before his high school graduation, Aszwan Hite was in a devastating car accident that   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Spanberger Betrays More Than Half a Million Public Service Workers By Vetoing Historic Collective Bargaining Legislation * RICHMOND, Va. -The Virginia Public Sector Labor Coalition, which collectively represents hundreds of thousands of workers across the Commonwealth, today issued the following joint statement in response to Gov. Abigail Spanberger's betrayal of   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 14 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Unveils Statue Honoring "Father of the Constitution" James Madison in Florida's Madison County * MADISON, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a new statue honoring President James Madison as part of Florida's continued celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary. Madison is known as the "Father of the Constitution" because of his contributions during the Amer  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, May 15 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Expands Lifestyle Presence in China's Yangtze River Delta with Two New Hotel Signings * Hilton expands its lifestyle portfolio in China's Yangtze River Delta with new signings in Nanjing and Wuxi * Curio Collection by Hilton will debut in Nanjing and will feature 232 rooms while Tapestry Collection by Hilton will debut with a 150-room hotel in Wuxi and both hotels are slated to open in 2028,  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Home Run! ESPN scores most-consumed college softball regular season on record * The 2026 college softball regular season was one for the books as ESPN scored its most-consumed season on record with more than 2 billion minutes of game coverage consumed across its networks. Additionally, the season averaged 292,000 viewers, becoming ESPN's most-watched college softball   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks to consider five separate legislative measures: * * * Foxx Opening Remarks on H.R. 5625, H.R. 6260, H.R. 8365, H. Con. Res. 96, and H.R. 8469 As prepared for delivery: Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. Today, the Rules Committee is convening to consider five separa  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Research-Driven Resilience: Applying Science to Secure U.S. Water Systems from Cyber Threats" at 2 p.m. on May 21, 2206, at 2318 Rayburn House Office Building: Witnesses: * Mr. David Hinchman, Director, IT & Cybersecurity, U.S. Government Accountability Office * Ms. Virginia Wright, Cyber-Informed Engineering Program Manager, Idaho National Laborat  more

EARLYVILLE, Virginia, May 12 -- Progress Virginia, an advocacy organization that combines online organizing and communications with earned media strategies, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Jen Kiggans Can't Stop Agreeing With Racist Remarks Richmond - On Monday, Jen Kiggans was caught in a classic Republican position: nodding, laughing and happily agreeing with another person's racist remarks. As reported by the New York Times, the Guardian and Reuters, as well as in the Virgi  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following briefing note on April 16, 2026 by Dennis Wamsted entitled "Stampede to gas: Fossil fuel transition case studies." Here is the introduction: * * * The push to build new U.S. gas-fired generation capacity is unmistakable, with utilities, developers, and even many regulators rushing to approve projects without fully considering the risks. As this report demonstrates, those risks are s  more

RESTON, Virginia, May 14 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * In Memorial: S. James Adelstein, MD, PhD * In Memoriam: S. James Adelstein, MD, PhD (1928-2026) S. James Adelstein, MD, PhD, Paul C. Cabot Distinguished Professor of Medical Biophysics, Emeritus, at Harvard Medical School, passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 97. A leader in nuclear medicine, radiation biology, and medical education, Adels  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 14 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Measles Summit Convenes to Help Healthcare Professionals Address Ongoing Outbreaks Bethesda, MD -- The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID)--in partnership with the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)--convened 15 leading medical and professional societies for a Measles Summit, held May 7-8 in San Diego. The summit brought together frontlin  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 14 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Leiter honored with top law libraries association award * The American Association of Law Libraries announced that Richard A. Leiter, director of the Marvin & Virginia Schmid Law Library and the Marvin & Virginia Schmid Foundation Professor of Law at the University of Nebraska College of Law, is the 2026 recipient of the Marian Gould Gallagher Distinguished Service Award -the Association's highest honor.  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Joins Members of Congress and Advocates in Broad Opposition to Planned Attack on National Forestlands * A diverse array of stakeholders representing Tribes, hunters, conservationists, firefighters and business owners rebuke the Trump Administration's plan to roll back the Roadless Rule Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) joined multiple members of Con  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 14 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Military Child Attends 8 Schools, Leaves a 3-Sport-Captain Bound for West Point * Audrey Ortiz-Peterson's first day of kindergarten was in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Her first day of first grade was in Panama City, Florida. Second and third grade were in Anchorage, Alaska, where her school would occasionally warn students about bear and moose sightings they may encounter while walking home. Fourth  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP Files Brief in Support of Virginians after State Supreme Court Nullifies Redistricting Referendum * RICHMOND, Va. -Today, NAACP and Advancement Project filed an amicus brief on behalf of the millions of Virginians who voted in the April 21 election on the temporary redistricting referendum. On Friday, the Virginia Supreme Court upheld a ruling from a Tazewell County Circuit Court judge that   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 15 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * 53 U.S. Senators, Representatives Earn "A" Rating in Latest NTU Rates Congress Report Fifty-three members of Congress earned the prestigious "Taxpayers' Friend Award" for achieving "A" grades in the latest edition of National Taxpayers Union Rates Congress, the organization announced Wednesday. The NTU Rates Congress report evaluated every member of Congress on their voting   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 14 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * NCPA and National Grocers Association Launch New Cross-Sector Coalition to Fight Market Power Abuses * Alexandria, VA (May 14, 2026) - The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) and the National Grocers Association (NGA) joined the newly-formed Main Street Competition Coalition at a kick-off event in Washington, D.C., to rally small bu  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, May 13 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * New Science Lab Expands Opportunities for Christendom College Students * Christendom College recently completed Venerable Jerome Lejeune Hall, its newest academic building and the new home of the college's Natural Science major. Featuring dedicated laboratory spaces for both life sciences and chemistry, the new facility will enable students to better pursue vocations in healthcare, scientific research, and   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 13 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * NEW: Governor Spanberger Signs Bipartisan Bills to Cap Cost of Insulin, Lower Healthcare & Prescription Drug Costs * FAIRFAX, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today signed a package of bipartisan legislation to tackle the high cost of healthcare, make prescription drugs more affordable, and ensure more Virginians have access to the care they need. At Inova Schar Cancer Institute in Fa  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary: * * * Voters Should Choose Yesterday morning, the Virginia Supreme Court voided a redistricting referendum that voters had approved just two and a half weeks ago. Virginia Democrats drew a new map that would likely flip four of the state's 11 House seats from Republican to Democratic. Republicans challenged the process on constitutional grounds, and in a 4-  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Norfolk CBP officers seize 93 potentially faulty ceramic sinks from China with counterfeit plumber's certification marks * NORFOLK, Va. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Area Port of Norfolk - Newport News, Virginia, have seized their fair share of unlawfully imported items, such as counterfeit kid's toys, air conditioners and kitchen equipm  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 13 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Obesity is a chronic disease, requiring lifelong, personalized management * Obesity is a chronic disease involving excess or dysfunctional body fat that can affect health. It's influenced by complex biological, behavioral, genetic, and environmental factors that impact hunger, fullness, metabolism, and body weight. In people with obesity, excess or dysfunctional body fat can lead to other health is  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 14 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State Artist Laureate eager to celebrate American semiquincentennial * America's 250th birthday is a time to take stock of the past and consider the future, said Charles O. Anderson, The Ohio State University's newest Artist Laureate. "It's an interesting time in terms of progress and regression," he said. "I want to think about hope. What could the next 250 years look like?" Since 2023, Ohio State has   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 13 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Pillen Highlights E15 Affordability, Supports EPA Waiver * CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - Governor Jim Pillen announced today that the State of Nebraska will comply with recent guidance from Lee Zeldin, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, to help address fuel supply and address affordability issues. "E15 is great for the people of Nebraska," said G  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following statement on May 14, 2026: * * * Powering the Businesses that Power America: Coffeehouses Coast to Coast A good coffee shop does more than serve caffeine. It keeps mornings moving and creates space for community connections --sometimes for five minutes in a drive thru line or sometimes for hours at a shared table. As coffee shops evolve into bustling community hubs, behind-the-scenes solutions from  more

EARLYVILLE, Virginia, May 15 -- Progress Virginia, an advocacy organization that combines online organizing and communications with earned media strategies, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Shattering Hopes of Public-Sector Employees, Spanberger Confirms She Will Veto Collective Bargaining Richmond - Virginia Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell has confirmed that Governor Spanberger told him that she will be vetoing collective bargaining legislation passed by the Gen  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 14 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Protein coordinates responses to environmental stress * DALLAS - May 14, 2026 - UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have discovered a key molecular mechanism that allows animals to adapt to changing environmental conditions without altering their genes - an ability known as phenotypic plasticity. The findings, published in Science Signaling, provide a foundation for fu  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Introduces Bill to Protect Federal Government Data * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) and Richard McCormick (R-GA) introduced the National Defense Data Resilience Act to ensure that - as cyber capabilities around the world continue to advance - the United States has enforceable data recovery standards across the federal government in the event of a  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam, Ranking Member Garcia Demand Answers on Forest Service Reorganization * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) and Robert Garcia CA-42), Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee, are demanding answers from the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) about its proposed reorganization. The reorganization would relocate the USFS from the National Capital Region  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Resources for the Future issued the following report on April 9, 2026 by Emma DeAngeli and Margaret A. Walls entitled "Recreation and Resilience: When Parks Do Double Duty". Here are excerpts: * * * Abstract Extreme precipitation events are increasing in many areas of the United States, leading to a growing number of damaging flood events. Nature-based solutions (NBS), which use natural features or processes to absorb and redirect floodwaters away from develo  more

ASHLAND, Ohio, May 14 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * Rosenberger, Wyllie granted tenure among AU faculty promotions * ASHLAND, Ohio - Two faculty members at Ashland University were granted tenure this spring-Jared Rosenberger, Ph.D., in the department of criminal justice and sociology and Robert Wyllie, Ph.D., in the department of history and political science-following approval by the AU Board of Trustees. In addition, Melissa Irwin was promoted to clinical associa  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13226) by natural resources policy specialists Caitlin Keating-Bitonti and Laura B. Comay. Here are excerpts: * * * Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf: Background and Recent Developments As part of a national effort to secure reliable supplies of critical minerals, President Trump issued Executive Order (E.O.) 14285 of April 24, 2025, "Unleashing America's Offsho  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Collins, Shaheen Lead Maine and New Hampshire Congressional Delegations in Calling for Federal Labor Relations Authority to Explain Refusal to Process Complaints at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard * U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) are leading the Maine and New Hampshire Congressional delegations in calling for the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) to provide a  more

SMITHFIELD, Virginia, May 12 (TNSrpt) -- Smithfield Foods, an American food company, issued the following news release: * * * Smithfield Foods Releases 24th Annual Sustainability Report Smithfield Foods released its 24th annual sustainability report highlighting the company's continued progress in animal care, environmental stewardship, food safety and community support. "Our team delivered meaningful progress against our sustainability targets in 2025, reinforcing our commitment to producin  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 14 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * SoCal CEERS Symposium Strengthens Ties Between Academia and Industry * The COVID-19 pandemic saw the launch of countless new projects, not all of which have stood the test of time. Initially developed at USC Viterbi 's Sonny Astani Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) in 2021 and launched in 2022, the Student SoCal Civil and Environmental Re  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Space Force releases officer career development path * ARLINGTON, Virginia -The U.S. Space Force released a new officer career development path and accompanying narrative document to provide officers, supervisors and mentors with clearer expectations for career progression, leadership development and assignment planning. The framework is designed to develop co  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for May 15, 2026: * * * SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO Secretary Rubio joins President Trump on travel to China from May 12-15, 2026. Secretary Rubio follows President Trump's schedule in Beijing, China. DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE CHRISTOPHER LANDAU 10:30 a.m. Deputy Secretary Landau meets with Trinidad and Tobago Foreign Minister Sean Sobers at the Department of State. (CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE) DEPUTY SECRETARY OF  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Walkinshaw After House Judiciary Republicans Shield the Trump Administration & ICE From Accountability for Their Failure to Keep Americans Safe * "My heart goes out to the Minter family and all those who have lost loved ones to violence. The pain of losing a child is unfathomable, and I hope their faith, family, and community can bring some measure of comfort. Fairfax County has  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 15 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * SUNY honors three at Upstate with Distinguished Faculty Rank Three Upstate faculty--Gregory Conners, MD, MPH, MBA; Stewart Loh, PhD, and Sherard Tatum, MD--have been named SUNY Distinguished Faculty by the SUNY Board of Trustees. The three will be recognized and honored at the Upstate Convocation Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 4 p.m. in Weiskotten Hall. The campus communit  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, May 15 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * TowBoatUS Steinhatchee Under New Ownership, Continuing Trusted On-Water Assistance Along Florida's Gulf Coast New owner-operator Carson Mullen steps in to ensure dependable service for local boaters from Cedar Key to the Econfina River * TowBoatUS, North America's largest network of towing ports, announced today that U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain Carson Mullen ha  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * TRICARE Dental Program: Getting coverage for your family members * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - A winning smile needs maintenance -including dental care. If you're enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program, you can get cost-effective, accessible dental services in the U.S. or abroad. "TRICARE offers a comprehensive dental benefit for military families," said U.S.  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * U.S. military nursing: From bedside support to combat-ready care * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - The origins of U.S. military nurses trace back to the Revolutionary War, when women volunteered to care for wounded soldiers, and evolved during the Civil War era into an established nursing force providing much-needed care on the battlefield. Military nursing in th  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 15 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release: * * * University of Waterloo Team Wins 2026 CFA Institute Research Challenge, Emerging from 8,000 Global Competitors Competition brings together top finance students from 89 countries and regions * CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, has announced that a student team from University of Waterloo in Canada has won the 2026 CFA In  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * US Air Force reassigns combat training units to enhance readiness * ARLINGTON, Virginia - The Department of Air Force has initiated the reassignment of combat air forces formal training units from Air Education and Training Command to Air Combat Command. This includes the 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas  This strategic move, ove  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 14 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * UVA Health Prince William Medical Center Offers AI-Powered Aquablation Technology for Enlarged Prostate Treatment * UVA Health Prince William Medical Center is now offering Aquablation therapy, an advanced, AI-powered, minimally invasive treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate, expanding access to leading-edge urologic care across Northern Virginia. BPH  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU innovation may prevent scar tissue and advance joint surgery The College of Engineering's Barbara Boyan is leading a new approach to arthrofibrosis that could have a wide-ranging impact on musculoskeletal health. By John Battiston As patients recover from joint surgery or traumatic injury, the body's repair process might go into overdrive, producing excessive scar tissue inside the joint. The  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 15 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following Q&A on May 14, 2026, involving Brian Verrelli, professor in the School of Life Sciences and Sustainability in the College of Humanities and Science and evolutionary geneticist: * * * VCU researcher examines nature-based solutions for changing cities - by taking evolution into account Evolutionary geneticist Brian Verrelli usually studies the past. Now, he's looking to the future as cities adapt to cli  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Army veteran Jerry Blakney Jr. jumps from Bronze Star to business His studies in the School of Education 'aligned with the leadership I'd practiced for two decades.' By Konrad Solberg By the time Jerry Blakney Jr. arrived at Virginia Commonwealth University, he already had a lifetime of leadership experience. The retired U.S. Army sergeant had served for 21 years, with a resume hi  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Leads U.S. House Effort to Ban Members of Congress from Using Prediction Markets * Vindman: "Just like we should be banned from trading stocks, Members of Congress should be banned from prediction markets. The American people have zero trust in Congress, and we need to pass common sense measures like this to restore honesty and integrity to the people's House." Washington, D.C. -Congress  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * David Knight named American Council on Education fellow By Chelsea Seeber David Knight, interim dean of the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been selected as a fellow of the American Council on Education (ACE) 2026-27 class. Nominated by President Tim Sands, Knight will join a selective group of 31 individuals for a year-long leadership development experience that prepares participants for senior lea  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * James Jones named G.T. Ward Endowed Professor By Anne Kroemer Hoffman James Jones, professor of architecture in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design, has been named the G.T. Ward Endowed Professor in the School of Architecture by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The G.T. Ward Endowed Professorship was established with a generous gift from Ward to recognize a distinguished professor in the School of   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Joe Wheeler honored with emeritus status Joe Wheeler M.Arch. '98, professor of architecture in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exempl  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Michael Ermann named Reynolds Metals Endowed Professor By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Michael Ermann, professor of architecture in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design, has been named the Reynolds Metals Endowed Professor in the School of Architecture by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The Reynolds Metals Endowed Professorship was established with a generous gift from the Reynolds Metal Company to recogni  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Susan Piedmont-Palladino awarded Robert L. Turner Chair in Urban Design By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Susan Piedmont-Palladino M.Arch. '84, professor of architecture in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design, has been awarded the Robert L. Turner Chair in Urban Design in the School of Architecture by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The Robert L. Turner Chair in Urban Design was established with a generous   more

HERNDON, Virginia, May 15 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Volkswagen announces 2027 lineup * All-new 2027 Atlas has more modern sheet metal and reimagined cabin, as well as more standard family-friendly features * ID. Buzz is back for MY27, with a new Tourer model that is geared for overnight camping trips * Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced the 2027 model year lineup today. The biggest change to the range is the addition of the a  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WATCH: "GROWING FALL OUT FOR CONGRESSWOMAN JEN KIGGANS" [13NewsNow] * Kiggans refuses to apologize for agreeing with racist remarks Congresswoman Jen Kiggans continues to face backlash for agreeing with racist remarks during a radio interview. In response to the racist remarks, Kiggans said: "That's right. Ditto. Yes, yes to that." Yesterday, local Black elected leaders spoke o  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 14 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * William & Mary Libraries announces Sadeqa Johnson as writer-in-residence * The following story originally appeared on the website for W&M Libraries. - Ed. William & Mary Libraries has selected Virginia author Sadeqa Johnson as its 2026-2027 writer-in-residence. The position is funded by the Molly Elliot Seawell Endowment, established by Philip Hairston Seawell '37, J.D. '39, a descendant of Molly Elliot Sea  more

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, May 15 (TNSjou) -- William and Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * Newly discovered microbial world may help protect developing lobsters By John Wallace As ocean temperatures rise and marine ecosystems change, scientists are working to understand how valuable species like the American lobster will respond. New research from William & Mary's Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & VIMS suggests one source of resilience   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 15 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release: * * * XPONENTIAL 2026 Day Three Brings Scaling Autonomy, Trusted Supply Chains, and Global Collaboration into Focus as a Landmark Week in Detroit Nears Its Close Day three at XPONENTIAL 2026 kept the momentum at full throttle as thousands of attendees packed Huntington Place for another day of high-impact conversations shaping the future of robotics and autonomous syst  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, May 13 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * You can always come back to Bryn Mawr * Mary Kopczynski Winkler '90 loved her work. She spent 25 years at the Urban Institute doing program evaluation, creating strategic plans, and analyzing performance metrics for government agencies and nonprofits. But as she entered her 50s, she started thinking about a change. "I would say I was at a crossroads," she says. "I was still searching for something." A c  more