ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * A New Medicare Program Will Soon Cover GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs * Here's what federal annuitants need to know This summer, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is launching the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program, which extends coverage of GLP-1 weight-loss medications to eligible Medicare Part D beneficiaries, re  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 19 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * AAMVA Seeks a Program Manager, Law Enforcement * AAMVA's Tom Foster has announced his retirement effective October 30, 2026. Tom joined AAMVA in 2021 as the Program Manager, Law Enforcement within the Law Enforcement Programs & Services division. Prior to joining AAMVA, Tom served with the United States Army and worked for the W  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 19 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Enid Chapter Honors Military Spouses at Vance AFB * The Air & Space Forces Association Enid Chapter 214, serving the Vance Air Force Base community in Oklahoma, is supporting Heroes at Home-an effort focused on recognizing, supporting, and connecting military spouses through meaningful, community-centered events that strengthen resilience, foster belon  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 19 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Swamp Fox Chapter Recognizes West Florence Cadet of the Year * AFA's Swamp Fox Chapter in South Carolina is proud to recognize Cadet Capt. Morgan St. Cloud of West Florence High School's AFJROTC Unit SC-022 as the 2026 Outstanding Cadet of the Year. The honor reflects St. Cloud's leadership, academic achievement, and character, as well as the continued  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 19 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Alaska Thanks Gov. Dunleavy for Veto of Costly Defined Benefit Pension Bill; Commends Legislators for Sustaining Veto * JUNEAU, AK - Americans for Prosperity-Alaska (AFP-Alaska) today thanked Governor Mike Dunleavy for vetoing legislation that would have reintroduced a costly, government-run defined benefit pension system, and praised members of the Alaska State Legis  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 19 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NE Launches New Digital and Mail Accountability Campaign * Lincoln, NE - Americans for Prosperity-Nebraska (AFP-NE) launched a new accountability campaign this week, consisting of both digital ads and mailed materials to highlight the voting records of elected lawmakers. The campaign is centered on thanking those lawmakers who supported policies that will bring down c  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 19 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OH Welcomes Focus on Medicaid Oversight and Fiscal Sustainability * COLUMBUS, OH - Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) today welcomed renewed attention on strengthening oversight and accountability within Ohio's Medicaid program, following today's discussion led by Vivek Ramaswamy and Senate President Rob McColley on the importance of reform-oriented solutions. A  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OK Celebrates Legislative Victories Following End of the 2026 Session * OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma (AFP-OK) celebrated the end of a successful 2026 legislative session today, highlighting its victories and sharing its goals for next year. The chapter's wins beneath the dome this year reflect its ongoing commitment to making the Sooner State   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 19 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges U.S. Department Of Education Rule Limiting Access To Student Loans For Essential Professional Degree Programs * Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for stu  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel, Governor Whitmer Sue U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education (PDF) over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students p  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * Agencies Request Comment on Financial Institutions Rating System * The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) today invited public comment on proposed revisions to the uniform financial institutions rating system, commonly known as CAMELS, to focus on material financial risk and improve the transparency of ratings. The public is encouraged to submit comments w  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force implements T-38 Talon operational pause * ARLINGTON, Virginia - Out of an abundance of caution, the Air Force is implementing a fleet-wide operational pause for all T-38 Talon aircraft, impacting units across Air Education and Training Command, Air Combat Command, Air Force Materiel Command and Air Force Global Strike Command. This pause in fligh  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 20 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home issued the following news release: * * * Alliance Submits Comments Regarding the Upcoming CY 2027 Medicare Home Health Proposed Rule Alexandria, VA, and Washington, DC - On May 8, the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) Home submitted a letter detailing recommendations for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) consideration for the upcoming CY 2027 Medicare Home Health Prospective Payment Syste  more

GERMANTOWN, Maryland, May 19 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release: * * * Amentum Names Dr. Sam Nazari Chief AI Architect Visionary AI and Robotics Leader to Drive Scalable Innovation Across Global Markets *  CHANTILLY, Va., May 19, 2026 - Amentum (NYSE: AMTM), a global leader in advanced engineering and technology solutions, has named Dr. Sam Nazari the company's Chief AI Architect. In this role, Dr. Naza  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students pursuing professional degree p  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 19 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Truck Tonnage Index Unchanged in April * Washington - Trucking activity in the United States remained unchanged in April after increasing 1% in March, according to the American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index."April's unchanged tonnage level is more impressive when considering that the index increased a tota  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 18 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Attempt to Limit Student Loan Access for Healthcare Workers * California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education's final rule that narrows the federal definition of a "professiona  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, May 19 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Over New Federal Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs * The case marks AG Clark's 50th lawsuit against the Trump Administration Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of attorneys general and governors in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a   more

ALBANY, New York, May 19 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Stop Student Loan Cuts for Future Health Care Workers * New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 24 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration to stop unlawful restrictions on federal student loans for students pursuing careers in critical health care fields. In May, the U.S. Department of Educ  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 19 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues U.S. Department of Education over restrictions on student loan access for healthcare professionals * Attorney General Phil Weiser today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in suing the U.S. Department of Education over a new final rule that would significantly limit federal student loan access for graduate students in critical h  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES UNLAWFUL U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RULE LIMITING ACCESS TO STUDENT LOANS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEGREE PROGRAMS * Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of states, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students pursuing professional degrees, includi  more

SALEM, Oregon, May 19 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs * Coalition challenges unlawful rule that could restrict access to advanced education and worsen workforce shortages Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of attorneys general are challenging the U.S. Department of Education (ED) over  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 19 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs * Coalition challenges unlawful rule that could restrict access to advanced education and worsen workforce shortages  Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. De  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 20 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * International expedition explores the origins of fresh water under the sea floor Doctoral student Gretl King's research focuses on Cape Cod's ancient coastline By Jennifer Micale Off the coast of Cape Cod, something unexpected lurks beneath the seafloor: Fresh water. This year, Earth Sciences doctoral student Gretl King participated in an expedition through the National Science Foundation and Internation  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, May 18 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Blue Crabs See Bump After Years of Struggle * Number of Chesapeake Bay Blue Crabs Increased This Year, But Still Remain Below Average Blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay received both good news and bad news in the results released today from the annual blue crab winter dredge survey, conducted jointly by Virginia and Maryland. The survey estimates a total of 349 million blue crabs in the Ch  more

WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 19 -- Brownstone Institute, an organization whose vision places value on the voluntary interaction of individuals and groups while minimizing the use of violence, issued the following commentary by President and founder Jeffrey A. Tucker: * * * George Washington, Father of the Country, Killed by Doctors The grim circumstances behind the death of George Washington (1732-1799), America's first president and popularly known as the Father of the Country, are not wh  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 19 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In Fewer Than Half Metro Areas From March 2025 To 2026; Association Urges Prompt Action On Highway Bill To Support Wider Gains * Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, Texas and Idaho Falls, Idaho Have Highest Number and Percentage of Job Gains Since March 2025; New York City and Lawton, Okla. Have Largest and Steepest Job Losses  Co  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 20 -- Consumer Action for a Strong Economy issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 19, 2026, by President Matthew Kandrach to DC Journal: * * * CASE Op-Ed in DC Journal: America Is Surrendering Its Biotech Lead to China From the early days of the Manhattan Project to the race to develop artificial intelligence, America has long recognized that being at the forefront of emerging technologies is critical to our national defense. While the global AI race is   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 20 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * CTA Trade Week Highlights $23.5 Billion Tariff Impact U.S. business impact stories and new data show a 5x increase in annual tariff payments, highlighting rising cost pressures * Today, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R) kicks off its second annual Trade Week with the release of new data and member testimonials illustrating the cost of tariffs for American b  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 19 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Defense Health Network Central rolls out ambient listening technology to enhance patient care * SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Defense Health Network Central providers are using a new tool to streamline clinical documentation and improve patient-provider interactions. The Defense Health Agency initiated a phased rollout of its new ambient listening technology in February 2026, following a successful pilot at  more

DOVER, Delaware, May 19 -- Delaware State University issued the following news: * * * 2026 Commencement - Largest Graduating Class ever Written by Devin Bonner Delaware State University recently celebrated the Class of 2026 on May 15 as nearly 1,300 undergraduate, graduate, and associate degree graduates crossed the stage during commencement ceremonies that celebrated student achievement while reflecting on the university's 135-year legacy of service, opportunity, and resilience. This year'  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 19 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Discovery Shows How Cancer Takes Hold As Cells Divide * School of Medicine scientists have revealed how mistakes in the final step of cell division can have dire consequences for developing brain cells. The findings offer important new insights into cancer and developmental disorders, helping explain how the body tries to protect itself and what happens when it can't. Genes that cont  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 19 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * DMV Service Delivery Model Working Group Meets in Atlanta * Last week, May 12-13, AAMVA's DMV Service Delivery Model Guidelines Working Group gathered in Atlanta, GA, for a two-day in-person meeting to advance a member-driven initiative of enhancing customer service delivery through operational improvements. Representatives from  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation issued the following news: * * * Do candles, air fresheners cause cancer? * Key takeaways: * Burning candles releases toluene, which can cause mild irritation symptoms when exposed to in poorly ventilated areas, and benzene, which can increase cancer risk when exposed to directly and frequently. * Air fresheners emit formaldehyde and acetaldehyde, which can both increase your cancer risk when exposed to in great quantities,   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 20 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Monroe Graduates 145 New Physicians By Danielle Voumard On May 16, the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM-Louisiana) proudly celebrated the graduation of its third class of physicians. After four rigorous years of study, service, and clinical training, these new graduates have earned their Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, May 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Eight Sentara hospitals earn high marks from CMS in 2026 * Eight Sentara Health hospitals have received ratings of four stars or better from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as part of their 2026 hospital ratings, which they released this month. Three of those eight Sentara hospitals earned five stars, the highest rating possible. That's an increase from only one hos  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Federal Judge Consolidates 3 Challenges to Congressional Redistricting * Three federal lawsuits challenging Tennessee's redrawn congressional map have been consolidated before Chief U.S. District Judge William Campbell Jr., who has denied one request to temporarily block the map and has yet to rule on two others. The Tennessee Lookout reports on the latest developm  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- The applications for exempt chemical preparations received by the Drug Enforcement Administration between July 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026, as listed below, were accepted for filing and have been approved or denied as indicated. This publication addresses preparations through March 31, 2026, that were not included in previous Federal Register notices, and it does not affect preparations that have been previously published. This order also corrects the listing of sev  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) is requesting comment on proposed revisions to the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System (UFIRS), commonly referred to as the CAMELS rating system. The proposal would strengthen the link between CAMELS ratings and a financial institution's safety and soundness by focusing component and composite ratings on factors that materially affect an institution's financial condition and risk profile, and by  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 18 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason and U.S. Air Force partner to rapidly field emerging capabilities * A partnership between George Mason University and the United States Air Force is accelerating the development and real-world deployment of technologies designed to support Air Force personnel operating around the globe. Through a collaboration with U.S. Air Forces Central Command (AFCENT), George Mason faculty and students ar  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 19 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Announces Virginia Transformer Plant Will Bring 1,100 Jobs to Northwest Alabama * MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced Manufacturer Virginia Transformer plans for a 600,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art power transformer plant in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. When complete, the facility will employ 1,100 people. Construction at the Shoals Research Airpark in Colbert Coun  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 19 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Amalgamated Transit Union issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Double Crosses Workers with Veto of Bargaining Rights Bill * The Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) is slamming Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger for vetoing historic legislation which would have given half a million public workers in Virginia, including over 1,000 mass transit workers, the right to unionize.  "While on the campaign trail,   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 19 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Issues Vetoes * Governor Abigail Spanberger announced she is issuing additional vetoes after the 2026 reconvene session.  "I am grateful to every member of the General Assembly for their efforts during this legislative session. Together, we've taken historic action to expand paid family and medical leave to more than three million hardworking Virginians, cap the o  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 19 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Signs Bipartisan Bills to Support Students, Address Teacher Vacancies Across Virginia * HENRICO, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday signed legislation led by General Assembly members from both parties focused on strengthening schools, addressing teacher shortages, and making sure parents know their kids are receiving a quality education. At Highland Springs  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Fights for Emory & Henry ROTC, Announces Program Extension * Thanks to Congressional action, the U.S. Army Cadet Command Office has granted Emory & Henry University an extension of its Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program. Originally, the Command Office decided to terminate the Cross-Town partnership agreement between the Emory & Henry ROTC program and East Tennessee State Uni  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, May 20 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Hilton Signs Hilton Garden Inn in Busan, South Korea * Hilton to open Hilton Garden Inn Busan Gijang in 2028, expanding its presence in South Korea * Located within a mixed-use development, the 111-room hotel will offer convenient access to Busan's key attractions and leisure destinations * The signing reflects growing demand in Busan Gijang, an emerging hub for tourism, wellness a  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on May 19, 2026: * * * House Advances Legislation to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday, Promote Commonsense Land Management Today, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced legislation to authorize a patriotic tribute in Utah, raise revenue for North Dakota's public schools, and more. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in res  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 19 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-AZ Hosts "Beat the Heat" Energy Event in Tucson, Calls on Arizona Senators to Address Rising Energy Costs * TUCSON, AZ -Last week, Americans for Prosperity-Arizona (AFP-AZ) and the LIBRE Initiative hosted a "Beat the Heat" community event in Tucson, gathering local residents and advocates to spotlight the growing burden of rising energy costs and push for feder  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 19 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following statement by CEO Jeanne Marrazzo on Ebola travel ban: * * * On May 18, CDC issued a Title 42 order suspending some people from entering the United States from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and Uganda "International interventions like quarantining people who may have been exposed to Ebola, or limiting travel, can be valuable if they are part of a carefully coordinated, scientifica  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Obtains Court-Ordered Release of 911 Call from Father of Alleged Trump Shooter Thomas Crooks * Judicial Watch announced today that the Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, Police Department has, in response to a court order, released an audio recording of a 911 call placed by the father of Thomas Crooks, who is alleged to have attempted to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald J.  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, May 20 -- The NATO Allied Command Transformation issued the following news release: * * * Layered Counter-UAS Initiative (LCI-X) is Building NATO's Approach to a Fast-Moving Threat The Layered Counter-UAS Initiative, known as LCI-X, is one of Allied Command Transformation's 2026 Beacon Projects. It is designed to help NATO move faster from experimentation to practical capability in one of the most urgent areas of modern defence: countering uncrewed aerial systems. A fast-m  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 19 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * LIBRE Opposes Xcel Energy Rate Increase Proposal, Urges Colorado Families to Speak Out at Public Hearing * Denver, Colorado - Today, the LIBRE Initiative is reaffirming its strong opposition to proposed utility rate increases that would significantly raise costs for Colorado families already facing rising cost-of-living pressures. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) w  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winners * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Virginia's Fourth District. The overall first place winner, Gabrielle Williams, submitted her original acrylic painting entitled American Dream. An eleventh grader attending Thomas Dale High Schoo  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan, Aird and Pope Adams Demand Answers from Carriage House Apartments After Uninhabitable Conditions Threaten Hundreds of Petersburg Residents * In case you missed it: On Friday, May 15th, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), State Senator Lashrecse D. Aird (SD-13) and State Delegate Kimberly Pope Adams (HD-82) sent a letter to the Chairman and CEO of Envolve LLC demanding answers   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 20 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Unlawful Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania in challenging a new U.S. Department of Education rule that unlawfully limits access to federa  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 19 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Teaching with Food Boosts Preschoolers' Science Knowledge and Vocabulary Using food in the classroom can help preschoolers learn more about science and increase their vocabulary skills, according to new research from North Carolina State University and East Carolina University. It also might get preschoolers to taste, or at least touch, the green vegetables on their dinner pla  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 20 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues to Protect Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs Coalition Challenges Unlawful Rule That Could Restrict Access to Advanced Education and Worsen Healthcare Workforce Shortages * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education ove  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The National Association of Realtors posted the following news release: * * * NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 1.4% Increase in April Month Over Month * 1.4% increase in pending home sales * Gains in the Northeast, Midwest and West; decline in the South Year Over Year * 3.2% increase in pending home sales * Gains in the Midwest, South and West; decline in the Northeast * Pending home sales in April increased by 1.4% month over month and rose 3.2% year over year  more

HERNDON, Virginia, May 19 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Navarro College Announces Summer 2026 RV Technician Classes * To elevate customer service standards, the RV industry needs technicians who can hit the ground running. With this goal in mind, the RV Technical Institute has partnered with Navarro College to launch its Summer 2026 RV technician training schedule. This intensive, two-week program is specifically engineered to prep  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 20 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following statement on May 19, 2026, by Chairman Kyle Hauptman on Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council's Proposed Revisions to CAMELS Rating System: * * * Today, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) This is an external link to a website belonging to another federal agency, private organization, or commercial entity. proposed important revisions to the CAMELS rating system  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * New York City Felon Sentenced to 77 Months for D.C. Swatting and Carjacking Incidents * WASHINGTON - Thierno Barry, 23, a previously convicted felon who resided in Queens, New York, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 77 months in federal prison in the March 2025 multijurisdictional crime spree that included a high-speed police chase, the swatting of a random   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * OPM Backlog Drops Below 50,000 * The Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) retirement application inventory fell below 50,000 cases in April 2026 for the first time since November 2025. The inventory of pending claims dropped to 49,888, a decrease of over 10% from March, as OPM processed more retirement applications than   more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 19 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Outstanding members of W&M community honored at Commencement * Several awards are presented annually to graduates, staff and faculty members during the William & Mary Commencement ceremony. Below is a list of the awards that were presented during this year's ceremony on May 15. - Ed. * The Lord Botetourt Medal * James Frederic Carr Memorial Cup * Sullivan Awards * Graves Award * Thatcher Prize   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS Names Idaho Public Television's Jenifer Johnson as Development Professional of the Year * ARLINGTON, VA; May 18, 2026 - PBS has named Idaho Public Television Director of Charitable Giving Jenifer Johnson as the recipient of the 2026 C. Scott Elliott Development Professional of the Year Award. The award was established in 1990 in memory of Scott Elliott, who raised more than $100 million for P  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 19 -- The University of Virginia School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Wins John Hope Franklin Prize * University of Virginia School of Law professor Alice Abrokwa has won the 2026 John Hope Franklin Prize for her article examining the impact of the label "noncompliant" being disproportionately applied to Black patients in healthcare settings. Awarded by the Law and Society Association, the prize honors "exceptional scholarship in the field  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 19 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * Record Attendance at the 2026 CDL Coordinators/IT Managers Meeting * AAMVA hosted the 2026 CDL Coordinators and IT Managers Meeting in San Antonio, TX. With 346 attendees, the highest attendance to date. This year's meeting reflected the continued dedication and engagement of the CDL community. Attendees participated in informat  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam's Bill to Designate George C. Marshall House as a National Park Service Affiliated Area Passes House Unanimously * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam 's bill that would designate the General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, known as Dodona Manor, as an affiliated area under the National Park Service (NPS) passed the House unanimously. Rep. Subram  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 20 -- The Virginia State Bar issued the following news: * * * The Richmond Bar Association Named 2026 Bar Association of the Year The Richmond Bar Association (RBA) was named the Bar Association of the Year by the Virginia State Bar Local and Specialty Bar Section (LSBS). The RBA was founded in 1885, is the oldest bar association in Virginia, and the second largest, with 1,401 members representing the full breadth of the Richmond legal community, from solo practition  more

HERNDON, Virginia, May 19 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Industry Association Announces Panelists for Regulatory & Safety Compliance Seminar * This year, the Regulatory & Safety Compliance (RSC) Seminar will welcome keynote speaker, Will Godfrey, Director of Mobility, Automation, and Safety at Thompson Hine LLP, as well as a panel consisting of industry compliance veterans where attendees will have the opportunity to discuss and   more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 19 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Sea level rise is swallowing Mid-Atlantic farmland faster than expected, study finds * The following story originally appeared on the website for W&M's Batten School & VIMS. - Ed. Ghost forests, the cemetery-like groupings of dead trees killed by saltwater intrusion, have become haunting symbols of sea level rise overtaking land along the Mid-Atlantic coast. But a new study in Nature Sustainability led by W  more

LOGAN, Utah, May 19 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Seismic Activity: This Engineering Professor is Using AI to Make the World a Safer Place * Disruptive technology, seismic concerns and a national issue of aging infrastructure. Mohsen Zaker Esteghamati isn't just addressing these challenges; he is integrating artificial intelligence to prepare the next generation of engineers. His effort hasn't gone unnoticed. " We used to have this more traditional way of doing   more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Senate to Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution Tomorrow * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate will vote tomorrow on a War Powers Resolution to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within and against Iran. Tomorrow marks 80 days since the Trump-Vance Administration launched Operation Epic Fury. The resolution is led by U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. S  more

NEW YORK, May 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Senior Personnel At Telecommunications Company Charged With Multimillion Dollar Fraud Following Company Self-Report * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, James C. Barnacle, Jr., announced today the unsealing of an Indictment  more

RESTON, Virginia, May 19 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * SNMMI Dosimetry Challenge Leads to Award-Winning Published Research * Radiopharmaceutical therapies have demonstrated clinical utility in the treatment of cancers of the thyroid, liver, prostate, and neuroendocrine tumors. A wave of new research involving highly specific theranostic radiopharmaceuticals is currently in clinical trials. Quantitative im  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 19 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * EPA proposes to gut limits on toxic PFAS in drinking water, abandoning communities across the country WASHINGTON -- The Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to withdraw national drinking water standards for several toxic PFAS chemicals and delay others is a stunning reversal of family health protections, according to the Southern Environmental Law Center. This action threa  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 20 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Fourth Circuit Court denies Stay for Southeast Supply Enhancement Project Pipeline could cause irreparable harm to 173 wetlands and streams along its path * RICHMOND, Va. - The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a motion to stay the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Clean Water Act Section 404 permit for Transcontinental's Southeast Supply Enhancement Project (SSEP) in Virgin  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 19 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * House Committee missing opportunity to fund cleaner, more affordable transportation The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has released text for its upcoming surface transportation reauthorization, the "BUILD America 250 Act." Congress faces a September 30th deadline to act on federal transportation programs, and this bill proposes a 5-year funding and policy fram  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 19 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Mobile Baykeeper wins Plant Barry coal ash lawsuit appeal Federal Appeals Court rejects dismissal, points to ongoing Mobile River pollution * MOBILE, Ala. - Today the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals revived a lawsuit filed by the Southern Environmental Law Center on behalf of Mobile Baykeeper against Alabama Power's plan to permanently leave more than 21 million   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 19 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Powhatan's birthplace is one of Virginia's most endangered places RICHMOND, Va. -- Today Preservation Virginia named the site of WaHonSeNaKah (Powhatan)'s birthplace one of Virginia's most endangered places of 2026. Located on the north bank of the James River immediately downstream from present Richmond, Powhatan's birthplace is depicted as a prominent settlement on historic m  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 19 -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following commentary on May 18, 2026, by David M. Snyder, a member of attorney referral network: * * * Someone wants your reporting notes, records or testimony. What should you do? David M. Snyder is a media lawyer admitted to practice in Florida and New York. He teaches communications law to journalism students at the St. Petersburg campus of the University of South Florida. He is a member of the Student Press Law Center'  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * The Secure America Act Will Make America Safer * "Republicans will stand up to protect American citizens. We will pass the Secure America Act. We will continue to keep American communities safe." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today discussed how Republicans are working to pass the Secure America Act, which fully funds law enforcement after months of Democrat attemp  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Coast Guard Academy Future Leaders of 2026 * NEW LONDON, Conn. -For nearly 150 years, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy has prepared leaders to serve as officers in the U.S. Coast Guard. As the Class of 2026 prepares to graduate, cadets across USCGA are leaving their mark through academic excellence, athletic achievement, operational innovation, and service-driven leadership.   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 19 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * United States Forest Service Moves Headquarters Out of Washington D.C. in First Step of Agency Reorganization * The United States Forest Service (USFS) is conducting a reorganization that includes moving its headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Salt Lake City, Utah, following a March announcement. The initiative aims to  more

BIDDEFORD, Maine, May 20 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * UNE launches interdisciplinary center to advance AI-driven education, research, and workforce innovation The Center for Emerging Technologies at UNE will unite AI and other evolving technologies across academic programs, research, and University operations, while broadening experiential learning, industry partnerships, and applied research opportunities Alan Bennett From artificial intelligence and bi  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 20 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Coalition Opposing EPA's Proposal to Gut National Limits on Toxic Ethylene Oxide Pollution Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 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. Accor  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 20 -- The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation issued the following news release: * * * Virginia to offer nutrient management training in June and July 2026 The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation's Nutrient Management Program will offer a two-part agriculture nutrient management training school in June and July of 2026. The school is for anyone interested in learning about the development of agricultural nutrient management plans or how to  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 20 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU introduces a public health minor for fall 2026 The option will help students learn 'to enhance and improve the health of communities,' and it is joined by a new interdisciplinary minor in public health and the arts. By Maggie Christ As the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Public Health enters its third year, it is expanding its course offerings for undergraduate students. The schoo  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 20 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Neha Veeramalla keeps psychology and mentorship at front of mind Veeramalla's well-rounded undergraduate research experience included studies related to substance use, spinal cord injury patients, and pregnant and postpartum women. By Haley Tenore In high school, Neha Veeramalla discovered an academic path forward in a familiar way. At Virginia Commonwealth University, she extended  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 20 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * She breathes life into the fight against pulmonary fibrosis VCU physician-researcher Patricia Sime makes patients her partners as she expands knowledge and treatment of the lung condition. About Uncommon Heroes: This series shines a light on passionate and innovative people at VCU who are boldly tackling problems that others can't or won't. * When Patricia Sime, M.D., was training, she met a pat  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Democrats Request NPS Restore Historically Accurate Arlington House Educational Materials * U.S. Representative Don Beyer (VA-08) today led the Democratic Virginia Congressional delegation including Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, and Representatives Bobby Scott (VA-03), Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Eugene Vindman (VA-07), and James Walkinshaw (VA-11), to request   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- Princeton University, New Jersey, has completed an inventory of Native American human remains connected to a 1907 expedition in Virginia and identified cultural affiliations with six Tribal nations, according to a Federal Register notice published by the National Park Service. The notice states that the remains represent at least one Native American individual and that no associated funerary objects were identified. Princeton University said the remains were remove  more

ETTRICK, Virginia, May 19 -- Virginia State University posted the following news: * * * Virginia State University Secures Top-Tier 10-Year APA Accreditation For Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. Program * The recognition positions VSU among a limited number of HBCUs nationwide with an APA-accredited doctoral program in clinical psychology. Virginia State University is proud to announce that its Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. program has earned a 10-year accreditation in clinical psycholog  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 20 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Busy as a bee: Insect researcher Brad Ohlinger becomes new grants specialist at veterinary college By Kevin Myatt Brad Ohlinger's research has focused on how bees do a "waggle dance" to convey information to one another and why ants follow one behind the other. Now, his role is to convey information for securing research funding and to get words, numbers, and people to line up for large sums of money to flow in  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 20 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Eric P. Beers honored with emeritus status Eric P. Beers, professor of plant science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 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 exemplary serv  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 20 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Faculty mentorship fuels alumni impact in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence Randy Marchany was inducted into the Virginia Tech Department of Computer Science Academy of Distinguished Alumni, while Ashwin Aji received the department's Distinguished Early Career Alumni Award for leadership in cybersecurity, high-performance computing, and AI research By Tonia Moxley The Virginia Tech Department of Computer  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 20 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * When AI imagines cities, smaller communities can disappear By Max Esterhuizen A Virginia Tech study found that AI image generators produce more realistic and recognizable images of large cities than smaller communities, raising questions about geographic bias in artificial intelligence systems. When College of Natural Resources and Environment geospatial data scientist Junghwan Kim asked an artificial in  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 20 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce posted the following news: * * * Virginia Transformer plant will bring 1,100 jobs to northwest Alabama Manufacturer Virginia Transformer on Tuesday announced plans for a 600,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art power transformer plant in Muscle Shoals. When complete, the facility will employ 1,100 people. Construction at the Shoals Research Airpark in Colbert County will begin immediately and initial production is expected to be  more

HERNDON, Virginia, May 20 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo lands a spot on 2026 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX List * Program ranks new or redesigned vehicles on design, comfort, materials, technology, and overall value * Volkswagen has been honored by Wards eight times in the last ten years * Reston, VA -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo has   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * Voting Rights Group Seeks Ruling to Prevent Federal Interference in Elections Before 2026 Midterms * Common Cause and four individual voters filed a motion for partial summary judgment in their federal lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from attempting to compile voters' personal data and take over elections from the states. With just months before the midterm elections and primaries alrea  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Rallies Democrats on the Path Forward for Universal Child Care * "It would be political malpractice for Democrats not to be talking about child care every chance we get, going into the midterms and beyond" Livestream of Speech (YouTube) Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) joined the Center for American Progress' IDEAS Conference to deliver a speech o  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Washington Post Spotlights How Democrats Remain on Offense in Virginia * "The state will remain central to the party's battle to win control of the House in November" Reporting from The Washington Post is spotlighting how Democrats remain on offense in Virginia, thanks in part to deeply damaged GOP incumbents and uniquely strong Democratic challengers. Read key highlights f  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, May 19 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA sues U.S. Department of Education over unlawfully limiting federal student loan access * Washington and a multistate coalition have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students pursuing professional degree programs, including many in healthcare and other critical workforce fields  more

DETROIT, Michigan, May 20 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Wayne State joins fellow R1 universities in national effort to guide AI use in cultural collections Researchers from around the world travel to Midtown to access archival collections housed at Wayne State University's Walter P. Reuther Library, home to the largest labor archives in North America and some of the country's most significant collections tied to labor history, civil rights and Detroit's cultural l  more

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, May 20 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * Scientists forecast milder Chesapeake Bay dead zone in 2026 Below-average nutrient runoff is predicted to result in better conditions for Bay life By John Wallace. Adapted from a press release by the Chesapeake Bay Program Scientists at William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS, FlowWest and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science announced today that   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Receives Champion of Science Award * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) received the 2026 Champion of Science award from the Science Coalition. Congressman Wittman was jointly nominated for this honor by Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and Old Dominion University (ODU). The award recognizes his advocacy for scientific research over the course of his career.  more