ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 22 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Chapter 416 Donates Flight Simulator to CAP Squadron in Northeast Texas * AFA's Northeast Texas Chapter 416 donated an FAA-approved flight simulator-the Redbird TD2 G1000 Basic Advanced Training Device (BATD)-to the Majors Composite Civil Air Patrol Squadron (CAP TX-645), based in Greenville, Texas. The simulator, now housed at an L3Harris facility,   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 22 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MT Slams AOC and Sam Forstag for Bringing the "Green New Scam" Agenda to Montana * MISSOULA, MT - Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will join congressional candidate Sam Forstag in Missoula to promote the same progressive economic and energy agenda that has hollowed out working-class communities, driven up costs on American families, and undermined the in  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 22 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Applauds Final Rule to Expand Training, Opportunity in Trucking Today, the American Trucking Associations applauded the U.S. Department of Education's final rule establishing the "Workforce Pell Grant" program, a transformative policy that will make more commercial driver's license (CDL) and diesel technician schools eligible for federal student aid.  Be  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 22 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Applauds T&I Committee on Vote to Approve Landmark Infrastructure Bill Today, following the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee's vote to advance the BUILD America 250 Act, legislation to reauthorize the nation's surface transportation programs, American Trucking Associations President & CEO Chris Spear issued this statement: "ATA commends Chai  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Raises Concerns Over Donor-Advised Fund Restrictions Affecting Southern Poverty Law Center * OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a coalition of 16 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 a heavily critic  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES FUNDS TO REEVALUATE DECISION TO CUT OFF DONATIONS TO SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 15 attorneys general, urged several large donor-advised charitable fund sponsors to carefully evaluate their decisions to stop payments to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) following the Department of Justice's (DOJ) h  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, May 22 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Beyond the White Coat: Recent Graduate Daniel Hardy '26 is Building a Legacy of Leadership and Service * For recent Hampton University alumnus and leader Daniel Hardy '26, excellence was never simply encouraged. It was modeled daily at home. Raised by two medical professionals, a father who serves as a veterinarian and a mother who practices psychiatry, Hardy grew up witnessing discipline, compassion, and sacri  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Committee Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Transparency in Health Care Billing Today, the Committee on Education and Workforce advanced the bipartisan Transparency in Billing Act of 2026 (H.R. 8684), to prevent hospitals from sending opaque and confusing bills. The legislation was introduced by Ranking Member Ro  more

NEW YORK, May 22 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * 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 one  more

NEW YORK, May 22 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release: * * * Individuals, Organizations Harmed by the Trump-Vance Administration Sue to Block $1.776 Billion Slush Fund Lawsuit Challenges Taxpayer-Funded Payout Scheme * Alexandria, Va. -- In the most comprehensive case of its kind, a broad coalition of organizations and individuals harmed by the Trump-Vance administration are challenging the $1.776 billion so-called "Anti-Weaponization Fund," which the U.S. Departmen  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Introduces Six Articles of Impeachment Against Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts * WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today introduced six Articles of Impeachment against Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts for committing high crimes and misdemeanors by violating the Constitution, disregarding his statutory obligatio  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Individuals, Organizations Harmed by the Trump-Vance Administration Sue to Block $1.776 Billion Slush Fund Lawsuit Challenges Taxpayer-Funded Payout Scheme * Alexandria, Va. --In the most comprehensive case of its kind, a broad coalition of organizations and individua  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: * * * DLA leaders celebrate successes, roadmap the future during town hall * FORT BELVOIR, Va. - Artificial intelligence will continue to be a key factor in the future of the Defense Logistics Agency, but its people will remain in the driver's seat, the agency's leadership said during a town hall at the agency's headquarters May 20. The theme of the town hall was "DLA Transforms: Answe  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Provides $944,000 to Mid-Atlantic States to Monitor Water Quality at Beaches and Protect Swimmers * PHILADELPHIA - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $944,000 in grant funding that Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia will use to monitor water quality at beaches and to notify the public if elevated levels of bacteria make swimming unsafe. "Across the  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, May 22 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Examining a debilitating neurological disease with brain stimulation * Ataxia is a neurological disease that robs patients of muscle coordination and balance and routinely diminishes quality of life. It can cause chronic pain, lead to involuntary muscle contractions, affect speech and swallowing, and limit mobility. It has no cure. Alyssa Lyon, a doctoral candidate in Virg  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 22 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Fairfax County School Board Adopts Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Focused on Sustaining Excellence by Supporting Students and Staff * On May 21, the Fairfax County School Board unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Approved Budget, continuing Fairfax County Public Schools' (FCPS) commitment to sustaining excellence by prioritizing competitive compensation and strategic investments that support s  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following economic brief (No. 26-16) in May 2026 by Spencer Cooper-Ohm and Nicholas Trachter entitled "Modelling Unemployment Insurance in the Real World". Here are excerpts: * * * There is a robust literature evaluating whether the U.S.'s current unemployment insurance (UI) program -- which provides roughly 50 percent of an employee's wages for six months after termination -- is the optimal system to maxi  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, May 22 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Gov. Mikie Sherrill Tells NJIT Class of 2026 to Dream Big and Build What Comes Next NJIT celebrated its undergraduate Class of 2026 at Prudential Center in Newark, honoring baccalaureate degree candidates from across the university's colleges in a ceremony centered on service, achievement, alumni connection and the responsibility to use an NJIT education with purpose. The May 22 ceremony bro  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 22 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces Board Appointments * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the following board appointments. "Today's appointments reflect the depth of talent and dedication that exists across our Commonwealth," said Governor Abigail Spanberger. "Each of these leaders shares my commitment to public service and finding solutions that deliver for commu  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 22 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces Innovative Defense Technologies Invests $19 Million to Expand Headquarters in Arlington * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) will invest $19 million to expand operations and create 210 new jobs at the company's Arlington County headquarters. IDT delivers mission-critical solutions that accel  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 22 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Signs Bipartisan Legislation to Tackle Substance Abuse, Celebrates Expansion of Dental Facility in Abingdon * ABINGDON, VA - Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday signed bipartisan legislation to support Virginians struggling with substance abuse and take steps to make sure they can receive the help they deserve. In Abingdon, the Governor joined state and local le  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces HHS Grants Worth $6.65 Million to SWVA Health Centers * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded two grants to support health centers in Southwest Virginia. The funding breakdown includes: * $5,080,688 to St. Charles Health Council Inc. (based in Jonesville, Virginia) * $1,574,415 to Clinch River Health Services Inc. (based in Dungannon, Virginia  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats Urge ED to Protect Student Borrowers from Fraudulent, Predatory Programs House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development Ranking Member Alma S. Adams (NC-12), along with their colleagues, called on the Department of Educat  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * In Memory of Charlie Kirk, Committee Republicans Vote to Restrict What History Can Be Taught in Classrooms Today, Committee Republicans forced through a bill to honor Charlie Kirk, who was known for regressive politics and hateful rhetoric. Specifically, the legislation, H.R. 8705, the CHARLIE Act seeks to restrict fund  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * Individuals, Organizations Harmed by the Trump-Vance Administration Sue to Block $1.776 Billion Slush Fund * Alexandria, Va. - In the most comprehensive case of its kind, a broad coalition of organizations and individuals harmed by the Trump-Vance administration are challenging the $1.776 billion so-called "Anti-Weaponization Fund," which the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) created through a pr  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, May 22 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Markup Affirms Bipartisan Support for Habitat Connectivity, Safer Infrastructure * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee affirmed the strong and bipartisan support for strengthening fish and wildlife populations' abilities to safely migrate and traverse roads, highways, and other built infrastructure. The National Wildlife Feder  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Applauds $5.8 Million FAA Grant for Richmond International Airport * Award Follows Congressional Push Led by McClellan Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) applauded a $5.8 million Airport Terminal Program grant awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC). This funding comes after McClellan led a letter   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 22 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * NARFE Celebrates Exceeding $17 Million Alzheimer's Fundraising Goal NARFE is pleased to announce that it has surpassed $17 million in fundraising contributions in the fight against Alzheimer's. This milestone was achieved following the final tally of receipts from nationwide Walk to End Alzheimer's events through March 31,   more

LOGAN, Utah, May 22 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * NASA's Atmospheric Waves Experiment Completes On-Orbit Data Collection 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 Coordinated Universal Time on M  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The National Credit Union Administration Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. OIG-26-05) on May 20, 2026, entitled "Audit of the NCUA's Enterprise Risk Management Risk Profiles." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary OIG-26-05 Audit of the NCUA's Enterprise Risk Management Risk Profiles Why We Did This Audit The NCUA OIG conducted this self-initiated audit to assess the NCUA's Enterprise Risk Management Risk Profiles. The o  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 23 -- The National Grain and Feed Association issued the following news release: * * * NGFA welcomes progress in transportation funding, supports additional policy considerations as process advances The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) appreciates the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee's efforts to advance the BUILD America 250 Act. NGFA supports several provisions in the legislation that will improve freight transportation efficiency in the a  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 22 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Oakton Seniors Turn Passion Into Purpose Through STEM, Service, and Storytelling * As graduation approaches at Oakton High School, seniors Jovina Arulandu (above, left) and Victoria Yu (above, right) have already made a lasting impression in Fairfax County and beyond. Through their nonprofit organization, ImagineHere, the longtime friends have combined their passions for medicine, engineering,   more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law released the following testimony by Joann Bogard, founding member of Parents for Safe Online Spaces, Wadesville, Indiana, from a May 13, 2026, hearing entitled "From the Courtroom to Congress: Why Landmark Social Media Verdicts Demand Federal Action to Protect Kids Online ": * * * Dear Chairwoman Blackburn, Ranking Member Klobuchar and Subcommittee Members, Thank you for inviting me to share our story.   more

PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida, May 22 -- The National Auto Body Council issued the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners Present Durham Single Mother with a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to NABC, Allstate, Gerber Collision & Glass and the NABC Recycled Rides Program Presentation of the NABC Recycled Ride Took Place May 21 at the new Pinnacle Financial Partners PEER Center in Durham, NC * On Thursday, May 21, a Durham, NC single mother received the gift of reliable transportation-  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * READOUT: Ranking Member Shaheen, Senator Murkowski Lead Bipartisan All-Women Congressional Delegation to Canada IQALUIT, CANADA - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Co-Chair of the Senate Arctic Caucus, led a bipartisan, all-women congressional delega  more

ABINGTON, Pennsylvania, May 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Abington campus issued the following news: * * * Recent Abington graduates present AI research at national conference The duo presented their separate projects just weeks before graduation By Regina Broscius Two Penn State Abington students presented separate projects on artificial intelligence (AI) at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in Virginia last month, just three weeks before they graduated this Ma  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, May 22 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU's Wingman tops NASA's Blue Skies contest * AI-enabled safety glasses designed by a group of South Dakota State University engineering students so impressed judges at a NASA contest that State students repeated as champions at the Gateways to Blue Skies competition at Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia. The glasses are designed to assist aircraft mechanics, but they could be applie  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 21 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * SECAF, CSAF, CSO testify before HASC on DAF's FY 2027 budget request * 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 services to meet  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSjou) -- The Smithsonian Institution National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute issued the following news release: * * * When Human Movement Changes, Different Animal Species Respond in Their Own Ways Tracking Animal Adaptations During the COVID-19 Lockdown, Scientists Show How Human Presence and Habitat Modifications Affect the Way Animals Behave * A new analysis of GPS tracking data from 37 animal species, paired with cellphone location data from across the Unit  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 22 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Steele Chapter Honors Space Force JROTC Cadet of the Year * AFA's D.W. Steele Sr. Chapter in Northern Virginia continued its long-standing support of cadet development by awarding Cadet Lt. Col. Giselle Terrazas with the Space Force JROTC Cadet of the Year award at the Arlington Career Center on May 12, 2026. Mike Maxwell, AFA Virginia State President, r  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, May 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * The truth about trauma: common causes, treatment and prevention at Sentara * 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,   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 22 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * TPA, NCPA Applaud Tennessee Law Banning PBMs from Owning Pharmacies * ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Gov. Bill Lee signed the Freedom, Access and Integrity in Registered Pharmacy (FAIR Rx) Act (Senate Bill 2040/House Bill 1959) into law today, making Tennessee the second state to pass legislation prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers from owning or operating   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * CMI leads pollinator survey to inform military land management The study will document pollinator species, habitat quality, and monarch activity across base lands. By Chris Moody Virginia Tech's Conservation Management Institute has received a $37,333 cooperative agreement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to conduct a pollinator survey and habitat assessment at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in coastal Virginia  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Examining a debilitating neurological disease with brain stimulation Alyssa Lyon, a doctoral candidate in the Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program, will explore how neuromodulation changes communication between neurons in ataxia, a condition that affects muscle coordination and balance. By Matt Chittum Ataxia is a neurological disease that robs patients of muscle coordination and balance   more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Speaks to Atlanta Press Club on Voting Rights, Gerrymandering, Affordability * Senator Reverend Warnock spoke to Atlanta journalists and business leaders about a wide range of issues facing Georgians as part of The Atlanta Press Club's 2026 Newsmaker Leadership Series The conversation was moderated by 11Alive's Political Reporter and Anchor Zach Merchant Senator Warnock: "I will wor  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 22 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release: * * * XPONENTIAL 2026 Generates More Than $10 Million in Economic Impact as Global Autonomy Industry Convened in Detroit World's largest autonomy event brought nearly 10,000 attendees, 600+ exhibitors and global industry leaders from 50+ countries to Huntington Place * DETROIT -- Nearly 10,000 attendees from across the drone, robotics, defense, manufacturing and aut  more