NORFOLK, Virginia, May 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * 'Let's not meet by accident': the truth about trauma * Think of a hospital trauma center and chances are you'll picture gunshot wounds and stabbings. It's understandable. Acts of violence make headlines. The truth is most traumatic injuries are accidental. Trauma Awareness Month in May is an opportunity for Sentara Health to share information on our trauma services, the injuries we see mo  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 22 -- The American Academy of Physician Associates issued the following statement: * * * AAPA Statement in Support of the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 8163) Washington, D.C. -- The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) expresses strong support for the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act (H.R. 8163) as the House Ways and Means Committee prepares to consider the legislation during its May 21, 2026 full Committee markup. PAs are critical to exp  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MO Endorses Ellen Nichols for State Senate * JOPLIN, MO- Americans for Prosperity Missouri (AFP-MO) is proudly endorsing Ellen Nichols for the 32nd State Senate District. Nichols is an accomplished conservative and respected member of the community who fully grasps the complex issues facing Missouri. AFP-MO State Director Gary Hollis released the following statement  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MS Commends Governor Reeves for Prioritizing AI Education * Jackson, MS -Today, Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) commends Governor Tate Reeves for prioritizing artificial intelligence (AI) education with the release of the Mississippi Statewide AI Framework. The framework establishes clear priorities for artificial intelligence education across the state   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The American Tort Reform Association issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * American Tort Reform Association Praises Gov. Spanberger Veto of Class Action Bill Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) announced yesterday her veto of two bills that would have allowed costly class action litigation in the Commonwealth for the first time. "We commend Gov. Spanberger for her leadership in working to make Virginia more affordable for families and preventing he  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity Applauds Renewed Senate Effort to End Government Shutdowns * According to a Fox News report, Sens. James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) are renewing efforts to advance the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, legislation designed to prevent government shutdowns by ensuring federal operations continue while Congress completes its approp  more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, May 21 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * An Interview with Rebecca Francese: Digging Deeper into Dredging * Rebecca Francese is a Senior Environmental Scientist at VHB, bringing decades of experience in dredging and permitting. Her work spans ports, shipyards, marinas, and stormwater systems, helping cli  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 21 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * Anheuser-Busch Invests $5.8 Million in Williamsburg VA Brewery, Expands Local Manufacturing Skills Training * LEADING AMERICAN MANUFACTURER CONTINUES TO DELIVER ON $600 MILLION COMMITMENT, FUELING PRODUCTION OF MICHELOB ULTRA What's in this story: * \- Anheuser-Busch announces $5.8M investment in Williamsburg, VA brewery * \- Investment fuels product  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 21 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Applauds $200 Million for Truck Parking in FY2027 Funding Bill * Washington - The American Trucking Associations praised the inclusion of $200 million for truck parking in the fiscal year 2027 funding bill passed by the House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee today. The measure now heads to the   more

ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges Charity Funds to Continue Donations to Southern Poverty Law Center * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 15 other attorneys general in urging three major donor-advised funds, Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program, Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, and Donor Advised Charitable Giving, Inc., not to cut off   more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Introduces Legislation to Reverse Unprecedented Attack on Endangered Species in the Gulf * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today introduced the Protect Gulf Life Act to nullify the March 31 decision by the Endangered Species Committee - also known colloquially as the "God Squad" or the "Extinction Committee" - to broadly exempt all oil and gas operations across the Gulf from complying with Endangere  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following opening statement on May 20, 2026, at a hearing to examine Medicare physician fee schedule and the Medicare Access and Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act: * * * "Today's hearing will examine reforms that could be made to Medicare physician payment and policies enacted in the Medicare Access and Children's Health Insurance Program Re  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following opening statement on May 20, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Corrosion, Collapse, and Clean-Up: Examining the Potomac Interceptor Collapse": * * * "Good morning, and welcome to today's hearing titled, 'Corrosion, Collapse, and Clean-Up: Examining the Potomac Interceptor Collapse.' "Today's hearing will examine the collapse of DC Water  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following statement at a markup of five bills to expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, strengthen civics and history education, increase health care transparency, lower prescription drug costs and strengthen retirement security * * * Good morning, and welcome to the Committee on Education and Workforce. Today the Committee will mark up H.R. 8736,   more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, May 20 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Honors Graduates for Excellence in Scholarship, Leadership, and Service * Members of Christendom College's Class of 2026 were honored for their outstanding academic, athletic, leadership, and service achievements during the college's Commencement Weekend this month. The awards recognized members of the graduating class who made exceptional contributions to the Christendom community both inside a  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard awards contract for advanced training facilities to support future fleet readiness in Yorktown, Virginia * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded a $17.8 million contract to Ocean Construction Services Inc. for the construction of new engineering and weapons training facilities at Training Center (TRACEN) Yorktown, Virginia. The project is a critical step i  more

NEW YORK, May 22 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * The Paradox of AI and Climate AI is a two-sided coin, with tremendous potential to benefit the environment while also requiring an immense amount of water and energy. How will these two opposing dynamics balance out--or can they? By Renee Cho Every day seems to bring a new headline about advances in artificial intelligence (AI). But when it comes to climate change, AI is a two-sided coi  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * Common Cause Launches "One Million Conversations" Campaign to Build a People-Powered Democracy * In response to growing public frustration over a political system increasingly dominated by wealthy special interests, Common Cause today announced the launch of its groundbreaking "One Million Conversations" national campaign.  By 2028, Common Cause will train and equip 44,000 Americans to host on  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following news release: * * * CPSC Announces $4 Million in Federal Grants to Prevent Child Drownings and Entrapments * WASHINGTON \- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is making up to $4 million available to state, local and tribal governments through its grant program to support efforts to prevent drowning and drain entrapments in pools and spas. Drowning in the leading cause of death among children ages  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 21 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * DAF leaders outline readiness, modernization priorities in FY27 budget testimony * WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Secretary of the Air Force Troy Mein k, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman told lawmakers, May 20, the Department of the Air Force's fiscal year 2027 budget request is designed to strengthen readiness, accelerate modernization and position both ser  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 21 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Drought intensifies for five N.C. counties * According to the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council's latest advisory issued Thursday, drought conditions have intensified in five counties in western North Carolina, while extreme and severe drought continue across most of the state. Five counties in western North Carolina - Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Watauga  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a bid protest filed by TFC Consulting Inc., Rockville, Maryland, challenging the award of a U.S. Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration task order to Centennial Technologies Inc., Leesburg, Virginia, for financial statement audit liaison and internal control support services. The procurement was conducted by the Transportation Security Administration under a small business set-aside using the G  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 20 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Global affairs student finishes second in Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics essay contest * George Mason University global affairs major Noella Mongony has received second prize in the Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics essay contest, the Elie Wiesel Foundation has announced. Mongony was recognized for her essay, "Stones That Remember." The foundation invites students to write essays that engage deeply with complex mo  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 21 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces Virginia Highlands Community College in Abingdon Receives First Rural Health Transformation Grant * ABINGDON, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today highlighted Virginia's ongoing efforts to strengthen rural healthcare access and workforce development during a visit to Virginia Highlands Community College. During the visit, Governor Spanberger announced a  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 21 -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following news release: * * * GROUNDBREAKING INNOVATIONS IN VIRTUAL CARE AND DIGITAL HEALTH RECOGNIZED DURING 5th ANNUAL ATA TELEHEALTH INNOVATORS CHALLENGE AT NEXUS 2026 Meet This Year's ATA Telehealth Innovators Challenge Winners! * WASHINGTON, DC - Following a live pitch competition at Nexus 2026 last week, the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) named winners of the 5th Annual ATA Telehealth Innovators C  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release: * * * Health Subcommittee Holds Hearing Examining Medicare Physician Payment Issues and Reforms Enacted in MACRA Today, Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, led a hearing titled Examining the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, MACRA, and Opportunities for Payment Reforms. "Our discussion today built   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-630) on the Fisher House Availability Act (H.R. 3726). The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on April 30, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose And Summary H.R. 3726, the "Fisher House Availability Act of 2026," was introduced by Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa on June 4, 2025. This bill would amend current law to allow short or long-term temporary lodging at Fisher House  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, May 21 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * In Case You Missed It: Hampton's First Film Studies Graduate Walked the Stage During 2026 Commencement * As Hampton University continues to shape the next generation of storytellers, one recent graduate is making history while stepping into her future. For Alayzia Kuria '26, the journey to becoming Hampton University's first Film Studies major graduate represents more than a personal milestone. It marks a new   more

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 22 -- The International Council of Nurses issued the following news release: * * * Investing in Health Professionals Strengthens Economies and Patient Care, Says WHPA Investing in health professionals is fundamental to economic stability and sustainable development, and stronger health systems, according to leaders of the global health professions gathered at a side event hosted by the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) on Tuesday 19 May, during the 79th World   more

UPTON, New York, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * John Hill Named Director of Brookhaven National Laboratory Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) has named physicist John Hill as director of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, effective May 21. Hill is a longtime employee at Brookhaven Lab. He has served as interim lab director since September 2025. BSA's board of directors selecte  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Joins Bipartisan Legislation to Cap Insulin Costs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, announced his cosponsorship of the INSULIN Act, bipartisan legislation that would cap insulin costs at $35 per month for those with private insurance and create a pilot program to make insulin more accessible to  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Gillibrand & Booker Slam Vote Allowing Politicization of Public Service Loan Forgiveness * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) slammed the Senate's vote to block their Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn the Trump-Vance Administr  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 22 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges Sponsors to Reevaluate Decision to Stop Funding Southern Poverty Law Center Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 15 other attorneys general urged several large donor-advised fund sponsors to carefully evaluate their decision to stop payments to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) following the Department of Justice's  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Kaine, Colleagues Slam Trump Putting His Face on U.S. Passport * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) joined Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), and Angus King (I-ME) in a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding answers from the U.S. Department of State about its reported plans to issue 25,000 special passports featuring Trum  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 22 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * NACDS Applauds House Ways and Means Committee Passage of Legislation Expanding Seniors' Access to Pharmacy Services New NACDS/Morning Consult polling shows policy is backed by overwhelming public support. * The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) today praised the House Committee on Ways and Means for its markup and passage of the Main Street Ph  more

LOGAN, Utah, May 21 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * NASA's Atmospheric Waves Experiment Completes On-Orbit Data Collection * LOGAN, Utah -Utah State University's Space Dynamics Laboratory and USU's Department of Physics have announced NASA's Atmospheric Waves Experiment has completed the on-orbit data collection phase of its mission. The mission will continue with processing and analyzing images collected during the 30-month on-orbit phase. At 17:04 p.m. Coordinat  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 21 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * NCPA Says HHS OIG Report Raises Important Questions * The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following statement today on behalf of CEO B. Douglas Hoey in response to a new report by the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services on the impact of vertical integration in Medicare Part D: "The OI  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 21 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * NCPA Supports Pharmacy Bills Being Marked Up in House Committees Today * ALEXANDRIA, Va. (May 21, 2026) - The National Community Pharmacists Association supports two major pharmacy-related bills being considered today by committees in the U.S. House of Representatives. The PBM Kickback Prohibition Act (H.R. 7895), introduced by Rep. Rick Allen   more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, May 22 -- NOLA Public Schools issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * NOLA-PS Graduate with Perfect Attendance Wins New 2026 Toyota Corolla LE at Premier Stay in School Event 17-year-old Benjamin Vu, who graduated from The Willow School today, won this year's Stay in School Car Giveaway. Vu, who plans to study Electrical Engineering at LSU walked away with a 2026 Toyota Corolla LE for being one of 49 NOLA Public School (NOLA-PS) students to have perfec  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 21 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news: * * * OMRF Board welcomes new directors, recognizes scientists * At its spring Board meeting and honors celebration on May 20, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation welcomed two new Directors and recognized scientists for their work. Additionally, OMRF President Andrew Weyrich, Ph.D., honored a retiring school superintendent for his district's longtime support of OMRF. The new OMRF B  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * On Senate Floor, Warner, Kaine Honor Late Rep. Gerry Connolly by Passing His Final Legislative Effort * Washington, D.C. - Today, Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), secured unanimous congressional passage of late U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly's final legislative effort, the Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act. Rep. Connolly introduced the bill two days before he died of esophageal cancer, and th  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS HONORED WITH 38 AWARDS AT THE 47TH ANNUAL TELLY AWARDS * Arlington, VA; May 21, 2026 - PBS received 38 wins from the Telly Awards Judging Council at the 47th Annual Telly Awards, honoring excellence in video and television across all screens. Among these honors, PBS received 10 wins, PBS KIDS 4, PBS Digital Studios 9, PBS's Creative Services team 9, PBS's Digital & Marketing team 1, and PBS's  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, May 20 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Peter Rodriguez named 15th president of Wake Forest University * The Board of Trustees of Wake Forest University announced the appointment of Peter Rodriguez as the University's 15th President. A distinguished economist and transformative academic leader, Rodriguez currently serves as the dean of Rice University's School of Business, which includes the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business a  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 [Category: Business] (TNSrep) -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private equity firms now own 1 in 8 American apartments * Updated analysis from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) reveals that at minimum, private equity firms now own 11,800 apartment buildings with almost three million units in the U.S., representing about 1 in 8 (13%) apartment units in the country. The updated Private Equity Multi-Family Housing T  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Slams GOP's Sham Attack on Civil Rights as Trump DOJ Targets SPLC; Also Moves to Subpoena Architects of Trump Slush Fund Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at a hearing condemning Republicans' escalating assault on the Southern Poverty Law Center (SP  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Scott Leads Opposition to Bill That Puts Trans Kids in Harm's Way Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, House Committee on Education and Workforce, spoke in opposition of H.R. 2616, the Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act. Here is a transcript of his remarks: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 21 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Remembering the Days -- The right stuff: President Donald Russell * Harry Lesesne: "Without any question, it was a fulcrum of history for the university, the turning point. Sets the stage for the university to really be a national caliber institution." Chris Horn: That's Harry Lesesne, the author of a comprehensive history book on the University of South Carolina in the 20th century. What   more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire applauds passage of the Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Following the passage of the Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act, Representative John McGuire issued the below statement. "Parents have every right to know what their children are being taught in school, and that should not include radical gender ideology," said Rep. John McGui  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire celebrates passage of 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Following the passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, Representative John McGuire issued the below statement. "The American Dream of homeownership has been out of reach for far too long," said Rep. John McGuire (VA-05). "The 21 st Century ROAD to Housing Act eliminates barriers, eases financial bu  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Trent Kelly, R-Mississippi, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, issued the following remarks on May 20, 2026, at a hearing on the U.S. Navy's fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Good afternoon, and thank you all for being here for today's hearing. As we discuss the Navy's needs in the Seapower and Projection Forces subcommittee's jurisdiction for the upcoming fiscal year, I am pleased that we have both the 30-year shipbu  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam, Senator Blumenthal Lead Resolution to Designate May as PSP and CBD Awareness Month * WASHINGTON, DC - Today U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate May as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD) Awareness Month. Rep. Subramanyam spoke about his resol  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Katie Britt Celebrates House Passage of Lulu's Law, Recounts Lulu Gribbin's Incredible Story on Senate Floor * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today spoke on the Senate floor to celebrate yesterday's passage of her legislation, Lulu's Law, in the U.S. House of Representatives. This bipartisan legislation was originally introduced in the Senate in July of 2024 and passed the Sena  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, May 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara Princess Anne Hospital activates isolation unit for potential Hantavirus * Ebola was a fast-spreading Highly Consequential Infectious Disease ( HCID ) in 2014, when Sentara invested several million dollars on short notice to build a specialized isolation unit at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, Va. Its purpose was to assess suspected Ebola patients and confirm the  more

TYSONS, Virginia, May 22 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Squire Patton Boggs Files Amicus Brief for U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global law firm Squire Patton Boggs filed an amicus brief in Farmer v. EPA on behalf of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In the lawsuit before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, a group of farmers, ranchers, environmental organizations, and local governments sued the United States Environmental Protection A  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 22 -- St. Catherine University issued the following news: * * * St. Catherine University announces faculty promotions and tenure 23 faculty members have been promoted and six awarded tenure as of spring 2026. * Announced at the spring Faculty-Staff Institute on May 13, St. Catherine University has promoted 23 faculty members and awarded tenure to six. "I offer hearty congratulations to all of you present here," said Denise Baird, PhD, provost. "For the St. Kate's c  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 21 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * Tenderfoot Forest Reserve expanded in Wisconsin's Northwoods * LAND O' LAKES, Wis. - Less than 1% of Wisconsin's original old-growth forest remains. These rare, centuries-old ecosystems -defined by towering canopy trees, large fallen logs, rich soils and complex layers of life-are among the most biodiverse and least disturbed habitats in the Midwest. Now, an additional 500 acres o  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 22 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on May 21, 2026, involving Ashlee Sjogren, research assistant professor at the Education School Youth-Nex research center, studies out-of-school programs: * * * Q&A: Why should your kids attend a summer program? By Leslie Booren, booren@virginia.edu Summer's almost here. What are your kids going to do until school starts in the fall? Out of school-time programs, including during summers and after schoo  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 21 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center Named Among America's Cleanest Hospitals by Becker's Hospital Review * UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center has been recognized again by Becker's Hospital Review as one of the cleanest hospitals in the United States. The distinction includes only 396 hospitals nationwide that earned a five-star cleanliness rating through the Centers for Medicare & Med  more

WISE, Virginia, May 22 -- The University of Virginia College at Wise issued the following news: * * * UVA Wise Hosts Successful 2026 SWVA Economic Forum The energy inside the David J. Prior Convocation Center at the University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA Wise) was unmistakable Thursday as community leaders, business owners, educators and residents packed the house for the annual Southwest Virginia Economic Forum. The crowd gathered not only to discuss the future of Southwest Virginia,   more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 21 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * VA SEA recognized as a premier science education program * The following story originally appeared on the website for W&M's Batten School & VIMS. - Ed. Days before hosting their ninth annual Lesson Plan Expo, organizers at the Virginia Scientists & Educators Alliance (VA SEA) learned some exciting news: Their dedicated effort to improve K-12 marine science education in the Commonwealth had not merely been n  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Stephen Tivenan brings AI to climate forecasting With his Ph.D. in systems modeling and analysis, he seeks greater precision and pattern identification in examining our evolving environment. By Konrad Solberg For Stephen Tivenan, assessing the planet's outlook - and building public trust - can come down to the margin of error. "It's one thing to make these big statements about the  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Stephen Kates named American Orthopaedic Association president Kates, interim dean of the School of Medicine and executive vice president of medical affairs for VCU Health, will serve as president of the AOA for the next year. By Jim Nolan On May 15, Stephen Kates, M.D., interim dean of the VCU School of Medicine, was inducted as president of the American Orthopaedic Association at the organizati  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Expert explains impact of technology on World Cup tourism Real-time data will be important to guide host city logistics and guest experiences. By Jacob Levin When the world descends on North America this summer for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the guest experience -- and all the preparation that went into it -- will demonstrate how well artificial intelligence (AI)-driven apps and networks function. According to J  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Ivermectin could help beat malaria, veterinary college researcher finds in running the numbers By Andrew Mann When a stranger from Spain called Cassidy Rist in her first months at Virginia Tech, she almost didn't take the meeting. The caller was Carlos Chaccour, a physician at the University of Navarra who worked on global health and tropical diseases. He told her he was working on ivermectin for malaria. Rist  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * New student representatives named to Board of Visitors By Anne Kroemer Hoffman The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors has named Robert Waugh as its undergraduate student representative and Helen Phillips as its graduate/professional student representative for the 2026-27 academic year. Beginning July 1, they will serve as liaisons between the board and the broader student population, helping ensure student perspec  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Student-led startup gains national recognition After back-to-back appearances on national stages, Sentivity.ai is gaining recognition not just for its technology solution, but for what it represents: the power of interdisciplinary, hands-on, experiential learning in action. Founded by Rowan Martnishn '26, a graduate of the College of Science, and Vishal Green, a rising senior in the College of Engineering, Sentivi  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw Statement on Gerry Connolly's Final Bill Heading to President's Desk * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) issued the following statement after the Senate unanimously passed the Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act, sending Congressman Connolly's final bill to the President's desk. The House passed the bill in June 2025. "One year ago today  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw, Hoyer Introduce Bill to Deliver Fair Retirement for Capitol Police * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) and Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) today introduced the Capitol Police Retirement Reform Act of 2026, legislation to count the overtime pay U.S. Capitol Police officers earn toward their federal pensions. The U.S. Capitol Police is understaffed, and ro  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Applaud Senate Passage of Bill to Designate George C. Marshall House as a National Park Service Affiliated Area * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded the Senate's passage of their legislation to designate the General George C. Marshall House in Leesburg, known as Dodona Manor, as an affiliated area under the National Park Service (NP  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Introduce Bill to Rename New Kent Post Office to Honor Patricia Paige * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) introduced legislation to designate a United States Postal Service facility in honor of Patricia Paige, longtime member of the New Kent County Board of Supervisors. This legislation renames the USPS facility located at 12109 New Kent High  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Respond to Senate GOP Disarray * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after Senate Republicans pulled consideration of their partisan budget bill amid internal Republican disagreements and delayed further action until after the Memorial Day work period: "Senate Republicans couldn't even hold their own conference together long   more