WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Historic Hotels of America issued the following news release: * * * The 2026 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America(R) Most Magnificent Gardens List Is Announced Historic Hotels of America(R), the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels from across the United States of America, is pleased to announce The 2026 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Magnificent Gardens list. From the Green Moun  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Sociological] -- National Right to Life, a pro-life organization, issued the following news release: * * * ADVISORY: 55th Annual National Right to Life Conference Begins Friday, June 12, in Arlington, Virginia * WASHINGTON - On Friday, June 12, National Right to Life's 55th annual conference begins at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, Virginia. During the 2-day conference, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from dozens of speakers in a variety of  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Alaska Urges Governor Dunleavy to Veto Costly Defined Benefit Pension Bill * JUNEAU, AK -Americans for Prosperity-Alaska (AFP-AK) today called on Governor Mike Dunleavy to veto legislation that would reinstate a defined benefit pension system in Alaska, warning it could saddle the state with billions in new liabilities and leave a lasting negative fiscal legacy. The g  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NE Slams Big Spending Legislators with New Mirror Campaign * Lincoln, NE - Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) launched a new accountability effort Friday, calling out the biggest spenders in the state legislature by telling them in no uncertain terms to look in the mirror. The new campaign kicked off by targeting select lawmakers with the worst voting record  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NH: New Hampshire Families Don't Need Gov. Beshear's Policies * Dover, New Hampshire -Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) released the following statement ahead of Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear's visit to the Granite State. "While Governor Beshear markets himself as a pragmatic leader in New Hampshire this weekend, Granite Staters should remember he vet  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on May 15, 2026: * * * AFPI Continues to Stand for Virginians' Second Amendment Rights The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has released the following statement from Knox Williams, AFPI Senior Fellow for American Justice, in response to a new Virginia anti-gun rights law that bans purchasing of AR-15s and standard capacity magazines, even by law-abiding citizens: "Virginia has taken the draconian st  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 14 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Welcomes Space Investments in House Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Bill * Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning commended the House Appropriations Committee after they advanced the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce-Justice- Science (CJS) appropriations bill.  "The House Appropriations Committee's action today underscores the  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity Statement on Governor Andy Beshear's Visit to Boston * Boston, Massachusetts - As Governor Andy Beshear visits Boston to raise his national profile, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is reminding taxpayers and policymakers that the challenges facing states like Massachusetts and Kentucky are not solved by bigger government, higher spending, or more b  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 12 -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release: * * * Annual Mental Health Poll Finds Americans Anxious About Current Events, Personal Finances and Emerging Technology Washington, D.C. -- Ahead of the American Psychiatric Association's Annual Meeting in San Francisco, APA released new national poll data showing that Americans continue to report high levels of anxiety, with current events and paying bills or expenses tied as the leading so  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 15 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Applauds House Appropriators for Approving $4 Million to Fight Cargo Theft * Washington -The American Trucking Associations applauded the House Appropriations Committee for passing the fiscal year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies funding bill, which would begin the process of establishing a unified, federal response to cargo theft. The  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 15 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Proposed Rollback of National Emission Standards for Ethylene Oxide * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal, which rolls back national standards for emissions of ethylene oxide (EtO) from comm  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 15 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION AGAINST EPA'S PROPOSAL TO GUT NATIONAL LIMITS ON TOXIC ETHYLENE OXIDE POLLUTION * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 16 attorneys general opposing a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal to repeal national emission standards for ethylene oxide (EtO) used by commercial sterilization facilities. According to  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 16 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems delivers next-generation flight hardware for U.S. Space Force missile warning program Sensor system delivered for full assembly of U.S. Space Force satellite intelligence and defense payload * BAE Systems has delivered the sensor subassembly and sensor system controller components for the Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared Polar (NGP) program. The program will provide the U.S. Space For  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution and Limited Government released the following testimony by Executive Director Amanda Tyler, on behalf of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, from a May 13, 2026, hearing entitled "Sharia-Free America: Why Political Islam & Sharia Law are Incompatible with the U.S. Constitution: Part II": * * * I. Introduction Good morning. I am Amanda Tyler, executive director of Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer, Dingell, Buchanan Recognize Endangered Species Day * U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA-08) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), co-chairs of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Caucus, along with Vern Buchanan (R-FL-16), introduced a resolution recognizing Friday, May 15 as Endangered Species Day. The resolution celebrates the strong role that the ESA has played in protecting America's imperiled specie  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, May 12 -- Booz Allen Hamilton, an information technology information company, issued the following news release: * * * Booz Allen Appoints Ryan P. Nolan to Board of Directors Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE: BAH), the parent company of advanced technology company Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., announced today that it has appointed Ryan P. Nolan to the Board of Directors, effective June 1, 2026. He will serve on the board's audit committee. Nolan is a seasoned techn  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following news release: * * * Brady Applauds Gov. Spanberger for Signing Slate of Gun Violence Prevention Bills, Including Banning Untraceable "Ghost Guns" New legislation also ensures gun violence victims and survivors can hold the gun industry accountable in court, promotes safe firearm storage, and bans the future sale of assault weapons. * RICHMOND, VA, May 15, 2026 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a life-savin  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, May 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Cholera Treatment Supplies Arrive in South Sudan, Specialty Medications En Route to the Dominican Republic, and More * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 1,088 shipments of requested medical aid to 39 U.S. states and territories and 20 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 2.3 million defined daily doses of medication Medications and supplies shipped this week inc  more

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, May 16 -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news: * * * Academic Excellence Takes Center Stage at Latin Honors Convocation '26 Graduates receiving cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude distinctions are recognized for their outstanding academic accomplishments By Kelley McGee More than 1,000 members of the CNU community gathered to celebrate academic and teaching excellence at the 31st Convocation for the Conferral of Honors and Awards. The  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * Committee on Small Business Hosts 3rd Annual Small Business Showcase Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, hosted the 3rd Annual Small Business Showcase, where 31 small business owners from across the country highlighted their work that boosts the American economy and local commun  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Announces Plan for His Political Future * WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen, who has represented Tennessee's 9 th Congressional District for more than 19 years, held a press conference at his office in Washington this morning to announced that he will not be a candidate for any of the newly drawn Congressional seats carved out of the 9 th. His majority-Black district was gerryma  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 15 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * Eight University of Richmond Students Awarded Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad * Eight University of Richmond students have been offered Gilman Scholarships to support their study abroad experiences. The Gilman Scholarship Program is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. "Students gain valuable life skills when they study abroad," said E  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement released the following testimony by former Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares from a May 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Fairfax County, Virginia: The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary Policies": * * * Chairman, Ranking Member, and Members of the Subcommittee -- Before I say anything else, I want to acknowledge the woman seated with us today: Cheryl Minter. She is the mother of Stephan  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement released the following testimony by Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey A. Kincaid from a May 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Fairfax County, Virginia: The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary Policies": * * * Chairman McClintock, Ranking Member Jayapal, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. My name is Stacey Ann Kincaid and I am the  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement released the following testimony by Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney Stephen Descano from a May 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Fairfax County, Virginia: The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary Policies": * * * Chairman McClintock, Ranking Member Jayapal, Chairman Jordan, Ranking Member Raskin, and distinguished members of this Subcommittee. As a West Point graduate, a federal prosecutor,  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 15 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * FAST Announces the 2026 Security Technician of the Year Award Winners * Ten Security Professionals Honored for Exceptional Skill, Dedication and Impact Across the Industry DALLAS, Texas-The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named 10 winners for the 2026 Security Technician of the Year Awards. Now in its fourth year, this prestigious prog  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, May 16 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following statement on May 15, 2026: * * * Fort Collins Laboratory Closes; Nearly 70 Cats and Dogs Liberated: PETA Statement Fort Collins, Colo. - Please see the following statement from PETA Senior Vice President of Cruelty Investigations Daphna Nachminovitch regarding the closure of Red Beast Enterprises Inc.--a Fort Collins laboratory doing business as the loftily named High Quality Research, which tested d  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Fresh Flavors Are Pulling into the Station: New Northeast Regional Menu Arrives * At Amtrak, great journeys are best paired with great food. That's why we're rolling out a refreshed Northeast Regional (NER) cafe menu on Wednesday, May 13, designed to bring more variety, flavor, and delicious options to our customers onboard. Serving more than 12 million riders each year between Boston and Virgin  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 14 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason's Class of 2026 is prepared for success * George Mason University honored its graduates at Spring Commencement with a trio of well-received speakers who delivered messages of resilience, preparation, and celebrating differences. The ceremony, livestreamed on George Mason's YouTube channel Thursday morning from EagleBank Arena, honored more than 12,000 degree and certificate earners, including  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 14 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abigail Spanberger Announces General Fund Revenues Grew 7.3 Percent Year-Over-Year Through April * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that April revenues grew 6.9 percent compared to the previous April. On a fiscal year-to-date basis through the first ten months of Fiscal Year 2026, collections have grown 7.3 percent. Growth has been driven by strong ind  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 15 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces Innovative Refrigeration Systems Expands With $19 Million Investment in Augusta County * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger announced today that Innovative Refrigeration Systems -a provider of advanced industrial refrigeration, cold chain, and temperature-controlled infrastructure solutions for complex and mission-critical facilities -will invest $1  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 15 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Signs 25 Bills, Advancing Shared Priorities for Virginia Families & Businesses * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger signed 25 bills passed during the 2026 General Assembly Session. The signings include measures to bring long-overdue fairness to Virginians still serving sentences for marijuana offenses that are no longer illegal, prohibit the future sale of   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Honors Fallen SWVA Officer on House Floor, Takes Action to Support Law Enforcement * The United States of America observes National Police Week from May 10, 2026, through May 16, 2026. As part of the weeklong observance, officers killed in the line of duty continued to be honored. This includes Virginia Department of Corrections Officer Jeremy Hall, who was killed by an inmate attack in   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on Spanberger Support of Anti-Second Amendment Bills * Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed into law various measures that restrict Second Amendment rights. One bill in particular, SB 749, creates a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person who imports, sells, manufactures, purchases or transfers an "assault firearm." Additionally, the bill targets large capacity ammunition fee  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * House Intelligence Committee Holds Briefing with FBI on Recent Terror Attacks As Part of 9/11 Review Effort As part of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence's bipartisan review of the 9/11 Commission intelligence recommendations announced on September 11th last year, the Committee held a closed briefing   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congressman Kevin Kiley Joins Americans for Prosperity Telephone Town Hall with Californians * Arlington, VA - In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) held a telephone town hall with Congressman Kevin Kiley for a conversation on recent legislation passed by Congress and what it means for California families and small businesses. During the town hall  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 14 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Jay and Carolyn Marsh honored with George Mason Medals * The George Mason Medal, the highest honorary award bestowed by the George Mason University Board of Visitors, recognizes individuals whose service reflects the character and commitment of George Mason himself. A Northern Virginia native and influential voice for liberty during the Revolutionary War, Mason never held elected office, yet his leadership   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to Arlington County (Virginia) Commonwealth's Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti regarding a failure to collaborate with federal immigration authorities. The letter was co-signed by Rep. Tom McClintock, R-California, chairman of its Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement. * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 4, 2026 The Honorable Parisa Dehghani-Taft  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news wrap up, This Week In Climate Action - May 15, 2026: * * * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, we're covering the Trump administration rolling back protections for our public lands, state efforts to tackle the energy affordability crisis, and the ongoing fight for a free and   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Leads 17 Members Slamming White House Anti-DEI Agenda and Efforts to Politicize FCC Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Congressman Jonathan Jackson (IL-01) led 16 Members in sending a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr demanding more information on the "invidious forms" of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) the agency has target  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan, Deluzio Introduce Bill to Boost Amtrak Funding and Strengthen Transportation Infrastructure * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) introduced H.R 8853 to expand grant funding opportunities for Amtrak, a cornerstone of the U.S. public transportation system. The bill, the Amtrak Grant Flexibility Act, would make it ea  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 16 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Opposing EPA's Proposal to Gut National Limits on Toxic Ethylene Oxide Pollution Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general opposing a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal to repeal national emission standards for ethylene oxide (EtO) used by commercial sterilization faci  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 15 -- Meals On Wheels America issued the following news on May 14, 2026: * * * Chief Advocacy and Policy Officer Josh Protas Testifies Before Senate Special Committee on Aging on Challenges Facing Sandwich Generation Caregivers Testifying yesterday at the "Caught in the Middle: Supporting Families in the Sandwich Generation" hearing hosted by Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott (R-FL) and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Meals on Wheels Amer  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 16 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news: * * * NC Community College System Lands $6 Million to Expand Boost Program, Address Healthcare Workforce Shortage The NC Community College System announced $6 million in new philanthropic commitments Friday from the William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust and AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina, marking a major expansion of the System's Boost student success model into healthcare workforce pipel  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release: * * * NAIC Members Discuss Key Priorities at Bermuda Events * In April, National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Members and staff were in Bermuda to discuss the NAIC's key priorities for 2026, including strengthening insurer investment oversight, understanding the use of artificial intelligence, and increasing resilience to n  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 15 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Announces Proposed Rule for Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuer Standards * Stakeholders Are Encouraged to Review Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Submit Comments Alexandria, VA (May 15, 2026) -Today, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) announced a Notice of Proposed Rule Making outlining the operational and risk management standards for an NCUA-licensed permi  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Substitute Teacher Hakeem Jeffries After a brutal stretch of humiliating defeats, so-called 'Leader' Hakeem Jeffries is getting hit from every direction, including from his own candidates. Just look at Rebecca Bennett and New Jersey Democrats in NJ-07 flat-out refusing to back Jeffries when asked during last night's debate. This comes after his embarrassing loss in Virginia, being outraise  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release: * * * NSSF Funds Lawsuit Against Virginia for Unconstitutional Firearm Bans * NSSF (r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is funding a lawsuit filed today against the Commonwealth of Virginia for violating both the U.S. Constitution and the Virginia Constitution. Virginia's expansive new law, HB 217 / SB 749, bans the sale and transfer of firearms that are expressl  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Penn students and alumni awarded Fulbright 2026-27 U.S. Student Program grants * Twenty-eight University of Pennsylvania students and alumni have been offered Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants for the 2026-27 academic year. The list includes 15 members of the undergraduate Class of 2026-all May graduates, two current graduate students, and eleven alumni. They will conduct research, pur  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia, Oversight Democrats, Florida Democrats, Hold Hearing on Epstein Investigation in Palm Beach, Florida Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Committee Democrats, and local Democratic Members held a hearing in West Palm Beach, Florida, as part o  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * Reclaiming Biological Reality: Norfolk Police Officers Suspended After Objecting to Male Recruit in Women's Locker Room * NORFOLK, VA - Independent Women's Features, the investigative journalism and grassroots storytelling division of Independent Women, today released a bombshell profile detailing how Norfolk police officers Meghan Grabow and Martin Powers say they faced   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire celebrates passage the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Following the U.S. House of Representatives passing the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, Representative John McGuire issued the following statement. "We would not have a country without our brave m  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire introduces Federal Accountability for Federal Obstruction Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05) introduced the Federal Accountability for Felony Obstruction (FAFO) Act in response to the violent anti-federal law enforcement riots which have occurred across the country. This bill will expand the statutory definition of "domestic terrorism" to acti  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon challenging the decision to eliminate the Office of English Language Acquisition. * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 12, 2026 The Honorable Linda McMahon Secretary U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20002 Dear Secretary McMahon, We write to express our strong opposit  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement on Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act Vote U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement about his vote on the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Street Act: "I made a technical mistake and incorrectly voted in favor of this short-sighted bill. I have submitted a letter to the clerk reflecting how I meant to vote on this leg  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Republicans' Effort to Coerce States into Enforcing Reckless Immigration Agenda Undermines Local Police, Makes Communities Less Safe As Republicans Stage a Performative Hearing on Fairfax County, Va.--One of the Safest U.S. Counties--Democrats Demand Accountability for Trump DHS Killing Americans and Torching the Constitution * Today,  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 14 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Announces Keynote, Agenda and Speakers for Perimeter PREVENT 2026 Perimeter PREVENT, the premier perimeter security event, will take place June 24 in Washington, D.C. SILVER SPRING, Md.-The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the agenda and speaker lineup for the 2026 Perimeter PREVENT, the premier event in peri  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Senate 340B Bipartisan Working Group Announces Sen. Boozman as the Newest Member * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) - members of the Senate 340B Bipartisan Working Group - today released the following statement welcoming Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.) as the Working Group's newest  more

MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, May 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news on May 15, 2026: * * * StellarXplorer Team's Top 3 Finish Completes Successful Civil Air Patrol Space/Cyber Season A cadet team from Colorado Springs made the awards podium at the StellarXplorers national finals, officially ending CAP's 2025-2026 space and cyber season. * The Colorado Springs Cadet Squadron StellarXplorers team took third place April 24 at the finals of the 2025-2026 Nati  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Teamsters Condemn Abigail Spanberger's Veto of Collective Bargaining Bill * (WASHINGTON) - The Teamsters Union strongly condemns Governor Abigail Spanberger for vetoing legislation that would have established and protected collective bargaining rights for public sector workers across the Commonwealth of Virginia. The legislation would have given state and local employe  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 15 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Top nurses recognized for impact on warfighter care, resilience, and medical readiness * "Nursing is more than a profession," said Dr. Kristen Atterbury, the Defense Health Agency chief nursing officer, during the National Nurses Week ceremony at Defense Health Agency Headquarters May 7. "It's a mission of service, compassion, and resilience. You are healers, educators, and leaders at all levels -f  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, May 16 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * TowBoatUS Aurora Expands On-Water Assistance Coverage Across Kentucky Lake's Recreational Waterways Owner-operator David Granstaff opens second port to help reduce response times for boaters across the region * AURORA, KY - TowBoatUS, North America's largest network of towing ports, today announced the opening of TowBoatUS Aurora, a new location designed to improve response times an  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 16 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news: * * * A Calling Fulfilled: Nursing Class of 2026 Honored at Convocation Ceremonies Mary Therese Phelan and Emily Bleiweis Friends and family filled Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre to capacity as they celebrated the accomplishments of the University of Maryland School of Nursing's (UMSON) Class of 2026 on May 12. "You most assuredly deserve the awards we bestow upon you today; you worked hard  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 16 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Pharm.D. graduate and runner Angela Gates knows her courses She earned her second degree from VCU, and her path ahead includes more marathons and a residency with the local VA medical center. By Konrad Solberg Angela Gates has reached a new finish line, but many more await. In Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Pharmacy, Gates graduated this spring with her Pharm.D. - ba  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 16 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCUarts alum Brian Barker sets the scenes The former adjunct faculty's set design company has worked with big-name clients, and he frequently works with talent from his alma mater to create his often ambitious projects. By Anastasia Mineiro Brian Barker isn't where he thought he'd be, but he is exactly where he is supposed to be. The Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts alum expec  more

NEW YORK, May 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Governor Spanberger Signs Historic Assault Weapons Ban and Comprehensive Gun Safety Package Into Law * RICHMOND, VA -Today, the Virginia chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, released the following statements after Governor Abigail Spanberger signed into law a landmark ban on the  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Honors Law Enforcement Officers Killed in the Line of Duty During National Police Week * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representative Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) yesterday supported a resolution honoring police officers and law enforcement personnel and reaffirming the importance of ensuring they have the resources needed to keep our communities safe. "Law enforcement officers put themselves in har  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Mining for talent: Carter Machinery supports training a next-generation workforce By Chelsea Seeber By 2029, more than half of the mining industry's workforce will have retired, leaving more than 220,000 jobs up for grabs. Thanks to support from local heavy equipment company Carter Machinery, Virginia Tech engineering students will be well equipped to fill those roles and lead the mining workforce into the futu  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Paul Winistorfer honored with dean emeritus status Paul Winistorfer, dean and professor of wood science in the College of Natural Resources and Environment, has been conferred the title of dean 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 exemplary ser  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement released the following testimony by Sean Kennedy, president of Virginians for Safe Communities, and a board member of the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Advisory, from a May 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Fairfax County, Virginia: The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary Policies": * * * Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member Jayapal, for inviting me to participate in today's hearing. Thi  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw Amendment to Improve Clean Air Standards at VA and Military Facilities Passes U.S. House * Washington, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment by Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) that supports establishing indoor air quality and ventilation standards at VA and military facilities, backed by independent oversight to ensure those standards are actually met.   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw Legislation to Strengthen Veteran Tech Training and Boost Job Outcomes Clears Committee The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs today advanced Congressman James R. Walkinshaw's (VA-11) bipartisan Veteran Technology Employment Success Act, moving the legislation one step closer to ensuring the VA's Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET TEC) program is reaching it  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw Statement on Trump's $1.7 Billion Plan to Cut Checks to Political Allies with Taxpayer Dollars * Washington, D.C. \-Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement on reports that President Trump is moving to create a $1.7 billion taxpayer-funded fund for January 6 defendants, Trump-conn  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Press VA on Elimination of Over 1,700 Positions in Virginia, Tens of Thousands Nationwide * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are pressing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on their elimination of tens of thousands of positions nationwide, a decision that has hit the Commonwealth particularly hard. Virginia is home to more than 629,000 veteran  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, May 15 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * WETS fundraiser turns donations into community service * WETS-FM 89.5 is heading into its Spring Fundraiser with a new twist: the more listeners give, the more the station gives back. Running May 18 through 23, the fundraiser will be on air from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Donations are accepted online anytime. For every $500 raised, WETS staff wil  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 16 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES SHARES WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF ACTIONS TAKEN Takes action to protect public health, keep communities safe and defend democracy * Attorney General Jay Jones continued taking action to protect public health, keep communities safe and defend democracy, while also honoring the rule of law and engaging with 2026 graduates.   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Why Won't Jen Kiggans Apologize for Agreeing With Racist Remarks? * Kiggans on racist remarks: "That's right. Ditto. Yes, yes to that." It has now been more than three days since Virginia Congresswoman Jen Kiggans agreed with racist remarks made by an interview host. Kiggans responded: "That's right. Ditto. Yes, yes to that." Local Black elected leaders spoke out and called on K  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 16 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release: * * * XPONENTIAL 2026 Closes Out with a Focus on the Future of Human-Robot Interaction, Domestic Manufacturing, and Real-World Deployment XPONENTIAL 2026 wrapped Thursday in Detroit with another full day of programming, packed show floor activity, and forward-looking conversations centered on how robotics and autonomous systems are increasingly intersecting with societ  more