News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors
2026 Policy Action Institute looks ahead to midterms and the future of public health and MAHA
SAN DIEGO, California, May 27 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release:
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2026 Policy Action Institute looks ahead to midterms and the future of public health and MAHA
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Policymakers and public health professionals will convene at the 2026 Policy Action Institute on June 9-10, focusing on the implications of the midterm elections and looking ahead to the future of public health and the MAHA movement. Hosted by the American Public
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AAMVA Board Holds Spring 2026 Meeting
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 27 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news:
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AAMVA Board Holds Spring 2026 Meeting
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The AAMVA Board of Directors held its spring meeting on May 19-20 at the new AAMVA office, covering a full agenda that spanned financial sustainability, technology modernization, and program governance.
Technology discussions centered on key initiatives including legacy modernization and
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Aerospace Education Council: May 2026
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 27 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release:
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Aerospace Education Council: May 2026
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Pitsenbarger Full Measure Award
We now have 12 applications for the new Pitsenbarger Full Measure Award. As a reminder, this is as $3,000 grant that will be presented at opening ceremonies at the 2026 Air, Space and Cyber conference in National Harbor. And we will pay for their way there!
I was able to attend the
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AFP-LA Calls for Education Funding System That Works for Teachers and Students
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 27 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-LA Calls for Education Funding System That Works for Teachers and Students
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Baton Rouge, LA - Americans for Prosperity-Louisiana (AFP-LA) released the following statement in response to ongoing discussions surrounding education funding and teacher compensation.
AFP-LA State Director Scott Simon released the following statement:
" If spending has gone up, enrollme
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After Hearing from 150+ Virginians, Vindman Leads on Lowering Costs, Addressing Rising Inflation
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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After Hearing from 150+ Virginians, Vindman Leads on Lowering Costs, Addressing Rising Inflation
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Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today renewed his call to lower costs for working families after hearing from more than 150 Virginians through a district-wide survey who say they are feeling the effects of rising prices and increased inflation. The survey invited constituents to
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Alabama Sherwin-Williams Production Site Workers Win Vote to Eject Boilermakers Union Bosses
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, May 27 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release:
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Alabama Sherwin-Williams Production Site Workers Win Vote to Eject Boilermakers Union Bosses
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National Labor Relations Board certifies election freeing 83 employees from unwanted union
Birmingham, AL (May 27, 2026) - Employees at a Sherwin-Williams Packaging Coatings Group production facility have freed themselves from the unwanted "representation" of International
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Architects, Contractors Unite To Strengthen Collaboration And Improve Project Outcomes
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 27 [Category: Construction] (TNSrpt) -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release:
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Architects, Contractors Unite To Strengthen Collaboration And Improve Project Outcomes
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New AIA-AGC Framework Highlights Best Practices for Communication, Risk Management and Team Performance
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) released a new joint framework aimed at strengthening
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As Striped Bass Populations Decline, Batten School & VIMS Electrofishing Surveys Inform Management of an Iconic Species
GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, May 28 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news:
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As striped bass populations decline, Batten School & VIMS electrofishing surveys inform management of an iconic species
By Patrick McGettigan
On board their aluminum jon boat, scientists from William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS survey the Rappahannock River, employing a shocking method to catch and tag striped bass: electrofishing.
Since 1988, the Virginia Institute
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Attempt to Weaken Discrimination Protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in Federally Funded Programs
SACRAMENTO, California, May 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Attempt to Weaken Discrimination Protections for LGBTQ+ Americans in Federally Funded Programs
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)'s proposed changes that could incentivize re
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes for Crackdown on Deceptive Food Delivery Fees that Drive Up Costs for Consumers
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 27 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes for Crackdown on Deceptive Food Delivery Fees that Drive Up Costs for Consumers
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson is calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to crackdown on deceptive food delivery fees that get tacked on to customers' bills to squeeze more money out of them.
"People should know upfront how much they'll pay for som
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Berkeley Richmond Joins Outset Collection by Hilton, Ushering in a New Era of Hospitality in Historic Shockoe Slip
MCLEAN, Virginia, May 28 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release:
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The Berkeley Richmond Joins Outset Collection by Hilton, Ushering in a New Era of Hospitality in Historic Shockoe Slip
Among the first properties to join the brand, the 55 room reimagined boutique hotel blends timeless style with Southern charm in downtown Richmond, Virginia
* The Berkeley Richmond, a 55-room boutique hotel in Richmond's historic Shockoe Slip neighborhood, has joined Outset Collect
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Beyer Presses Administration On Regional Traffic Impacts Of Trump's Proposed Arch
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Beyer Presses Administration On Regional Traffic Impacts Of Trump's Proposed Arch
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Rep. Beyer, who represents a Northern Virginia district in the U.S. House that includes Arlington National Cemetery, today urged Trump Administration officials to provide greater transparency to the public about potential traffic impacts of President Trump's proposed "triumphal arch." Trump appointees on the Commission
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Building a Callous Mind and Body: Olympic Lifting for Football
WACO, Texas, May 27 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Building a Callous Mind and Body: Olympic Lifting for Football
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At the University of Virginia, Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach Adam Smotherman knows that preparing players for a long season means getting them ready for a series of repeated "car crashes".
During the 2026 AFCA Convention, Coach Smotherman talked about how his program relies on Olympic lifting as
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CFA Institute Announces Updates to CFA Program Curriculum
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 27 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release:
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CFA Institute Announces Updates to CFA(R) Program Curriculum
New interactive tools and content updates enhance practical learning and strengthen real-world investment skills
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CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, has released the 2027 curriculum for the CFA(R) Program, introducing new learning modules, enhanced learning fe
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Chancellor James R. Martin II Inducted into Virginia Tech Academy of Engineering Excellence
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 26 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news:
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Chancellor James R. Martin II Inducted into Virginia Tech Academy of Engineering Excellence
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EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 26, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's Chancellor James R. Martin II has been inducted into the 2026 class of the Virginia Tech Academy of Engineering Excellence, one of the highest honors awarded to alumni of V
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Community and Nonprofit Groups Take Chesterfield Fight to Supreme Court of Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 28 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on May 27, 2026:
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Community and nonprofit groups take Chesterfield fight to Supreme Court of Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. -- Today, on behalf of the Chesterfield County branch of the NAACP, Appalachian Voices, and Mothers Out Front, the Southern Environmental Law Center appealed the State Corporation Commission's (SCC) approval of a gas plant Dominion has proposed building in Chesterfi
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Ex-Federal Finance Director Sentenced for Kickback Scheme Steering $600,000 in Contracts to a Friend
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release:
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Ex-Federal Finance Director Sentenced for Kickback Scheme Steering $600,000 in Contracts to a Friend
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WASHINGTON - Mathieu Zahui, 59, the former Director of Financial Management at the U.S. African Development Foundation, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to four months in prison in connection with a multi-year scheme in which he steered federal contracts to a
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Four new trustees elected to Vanderbilt Board of Trust for 2026
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 27 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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Four new trustees elected to Vanderbilt Board of Trust for 2026
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The Vanderbilt University Board of Trust elected a slate of new trustees during its annual spring meeting in early May. Philip Bredesen, Mark Howard Carter, BE'98, and Dina Powell McCormick will serve five-year terms beginning July 1. Todd Graham, BE'96, will serve a two-year term as the alumni trustee, bringing the alumni perspectiv
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From Legacy to Leadership in Medicine: Kenneth Austin '27 Advances Hampton's Scientific Tradition Through Groundbreaking Research
HAMPTON, Virginia, May 27 -- Hampton University posted the following news:
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From Legacy to Leadership in Medicine: Kenneth Austin '27 Advances Hampton's Scientific Tradition Through Groundbreaking Research
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At Hampton University, legacy is not simply inherited. It is cultivated through scholarship, service, and the pursuit of excellence that reaches far beyond campus gates. For Kenneth Austin '27, that legacy lives at the intersection of scientific discovery, mentorship, and an unwaver
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Full Transcript: Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Olga Stefanishyna on "The Conversation With Dasha Burns"
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 22 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Olga Stefanishyna:
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Full Transcript: Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Olga Stefanishyna on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns"
This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Olga Stefanishyna on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns":
Olga Stefanishyna: Ukrainians are like very mature political na
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George Mason sends record number of students to National Conference on Undergraduate Research
FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 26 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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George Mason sends record number of students to National Conference on Undergraduate Research
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This April, 63 George Mason University students presented their research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in Richmond. NCUR is dedicated to promoting undergraduate research across disciplines. This year marked George Mason's highest attendance to date, and many students were able to att
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Governor Kelly Joins Multistate Coalition Urging Court to Uphold Block on Unlawful National Guard Deployment in Washington, D.C.
TOPEKA, Kansas, May 27 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Kelly Joins Multistate Coalition Urging Court to Uphold Block on Unlawful National Guard Deployment in Washington, D.C.
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Governor Laura Kelly on Tuesday joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and 2 governors in filing an amicus brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, urging the court to deny the Trump administration's appeal and uphold a lower
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Governor Spanberger Announces Jabil to Open New Manufacturing Facility, Creating 350+ Jobs in Prince George County
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 27 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Governor Spanberger Announces Jabil to Open New Manufacturing Facility, Creating 350+ Jobs in Prince George County
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RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that Jabil -an engineering-led, supply chain-enabled manufacturing company -will establish a new manufacturing site at Crosspointe Logistics Center in Prince George County to produce critical power distribution sy
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Governor Spanberger Signs Bipartisan Legislation Lowering Childcare Costs for Parents
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 27 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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NEW: Governor Spanberger Signs Bipartisan Legislation Lowering Childcare Costs for Parents
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Governor Abigail Spanberger today signed a package of bipartisan legislation focused on lowering childcare costs for parents, strengthening early childhood education, and empowering small businesses to better recruit and retain talented employees.
Alongside parents, business leaders, General
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Grants Work in a Congressional Office Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL34035) on May 22, 2026, entitled "Grants Work in a Congressional Office:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Federal Assistance: Key Terms and Resources
Hundreds of grants or loans for various purposes are available from federal departments and agencies. Most federal funding goes to state and local governments,/4 and in some cases, portions of the funding may be "passed through" to subrecip
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Griffith Announces $1,095,625 HHS Grant to Free Clinic of the New River Valley, Inc.
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Announces $1,095,625 HHS Grant to Free Clinic of the New River Valley, Inc.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Free Clinic of the New River Valley, Inc., based in Christiansburg, Virginia, a grant of $1,095,625. The funding supports operations of local health centers. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the fo
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Griffith Announces $873,541 HHS Grant to Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Announces $873,541 HHS Grant to Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness, based in Martinsville, Virginia, a grant of $873,541. The funding supports operations of local health centers. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan
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Griffith Announces $900,172 HHS Grant to Bland County Medical Clinic, Inc.
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Announces $900,172 HHS Grant to Bland County Medical Clinic, Inc.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Bland County Medical Clinic, Inc., based in Bastian, Virginia, a grant of $900,172. The funding supports operations of local health centers. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
"Bland
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Griffith Announces HHS Grants Worth More Than $2.86 Million to Area Health Centers
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Announces HHS Grants Worth More Than $2.86 Million to Area Health Centers
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded three additional grants to support health centers in Virginia's Ninth District. The funding breakdown includes:
* $1,095,625 to Free Clinic of the New River Valley, Inc. (based in Christiansburg, Virginia)
* $900,172 to Bland County Medical
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Guskiewicz named 16th president of Clemson University
CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 27 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Guskiewicz named 16th president of Clemson University
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For the 16th time in 136 years and only the second time in the past 27 years, Clemson University's Board of Trustees selected the next president of Clemson University. Following a national search, Kevin Guskiewicz was named on Wednesday as the unanimous selection as Clemson University's next president.
A neuroscientist and higher educa
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Jen Kiggans - Who Has Voted With Trump 100% of the Time - Ties Herself Even Tighter to An Unpopular President
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Jen Kiggans - Who Has Voted With Trump 100% of the Time - Ties Herself Even Tighter to An Unpopular President
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Trump formally endorses Kiggans as they spike costs for Virginians
Vulnerable Republican Jen Kiggans just tied herself even tighter to Donald Trump by receiving his endorsement today, even as his approval rating craters to historic lows.
The endorsement goes both ways
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Kelowna Flightcraft Pilots Ratify New Agreement, Delivering Major Gains
MCLEAN, Virginia, May 28 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release:
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Kelowna Flightcraft Pilots Ratify New Agreement, Delivering Major Gains
KELOWNA, B.C. -- Today, Kelowna Flightcraft pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), voted overwhelmingly to ratify their tentative agreement reached with KF Aerospace management. The new agreement was ratified unanimously by 100 percent of eligible pilots who voted. The four-year
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Large-scale clinical trial provides long-sought answers for treating Chiari malformation and syringomyelia
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 27 [Category: Medical] -- VCU Health, an academic medical center on the forefront of health care, providing patients with treatments and medical technology available, issued the following news release:
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Large-scale clinical trial provides long-sought answers for treating Chiari malformation and syringomyelia
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By Olivia Trani
A nationwide study has shed new light on how to most effectively and safely treat Chiari malformation and syringomyelia, rare neurologica
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Legacy Gift Funds D. Michael and Tamara Bird Jones '81 Center for P-12 Outreach and Continues Record-breaking Year of Philanthropy at Longwood
FARMVILLE, Virginia, May 28 -- Longwood University issued the following news release:
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Legacy gift funds new D. Michael and Tamara Bird Jones '81 Center for P-12 Outreach and continues record-breaking year of philanthropy at Longwood
From the age of eight, Tammy Bird Jones '81 knew she wanted to be an educator.
"I played teacher all the time. I had a chalkboard and everything," she said. "Family would visit, and my aunts and uncles would try to get away from me because they knew I'd pul
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NASEO Publishes New Edition of National Standard Practice Manual for Benefit-Cost Analysis of DERs
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 28 (TNSrpt) -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news:
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NASEO Publishes New Edition of National Standard Practice Manual for Benefit-Cost Analysis of DERs
By Julie Michals, NASEO
NASEO is pleased to announce the publication of the 2026 edition of the National Standard Practice Manual for Benefit-Cost Analysis of Distributed Energy Resources (NSPM). Since the 2020 edition, the NSPM has become an essential resource, improving
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NSWC IHD COMSEC Team Reduce Software Upgrade Time Almost 90% Using CHIMERA, Win DON Information Superiority Excellence Award, NAVIFOR Big Ideas Challenge
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command posted the following news:
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NSWC IHD COMSEC Team Reduce Software Upgrade Time Almost 90% Using CHIMERA, Win DON Information Superiority Excellence Award, NAVIFOR Big Ideas Challenge
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Indian Head, Md. - The Communications Security (COMSEC) team at Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) were recently honored with two awards: the Department of the Navy's (DON) Information Superiority Excellence Award for Innovation,
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PBS Three-Part Series, The Kimberley: Australia's Wild West, Reveals Hidden Treasures
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release:
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PBS Three-Part Series, The Kimberley: Australia's Wild West, Reveals Hidden Treasures
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Arlington, VA ; (May 26, 2026) - PBS announced today a new three-part series, The Kimberley: Australia's Wild West, premiering Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS App ( check local listings ). This landmark series captures never-before-seen footage of The Kimberley, Australia's
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Proclaiming Liberty -- 6/22 Virtual Event
PHOENIX, Arizona, May 27 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news:
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Proclaiming Liberty -- 6/22 Virtual Event
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As America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, join the Goldwater Institute for a special webinar discussion on Timothy Sandefur's new book Proclaiming Liberty, a powerful exploration of the ideas that gave birth to the American experiment in freedom.
Proclaiming Liberty revisits the revolutionary year of 177
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Public Advocate Knows All Roads Lead To Texas - Trump Agrees
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, May 27 -- The Public Advocate of the U.S. issued the following statement:
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PUBLIC ADVOCATE KNOWS ALL ROADS LEAD TO TEXAS. TRUMP AGREES
Eugene Delaudio, president of Public Advocate told 100,000 supporters in Texas the following on Saturday May 24: (in part).
"President Trump has listened to us and taken action.
"For months, Public Advocate has been promoting Attorney General Ken Paxton as a candidate to replace the Texas incumbent Senator.
"AG Paxton of Texas has
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Raskin, National Capital Region Members Sound Alarm on Trump Administration's Plans to Shutter USDA Childcare Centers in Maryland, D.C.
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Raskin, National Capital Region Members Sound Alarm on Trump Administration's Plans to Shutter USDA Childcare Centers in Maryland, D.C.
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Washington, D.C.- Today, Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), Don Beyer (VA-08), April McClain Delaney (MD-06) and Eleanor Holmes Norton (D.C.-AL) and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) led members of the National Capital Region's congressional d
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Reps. Davis, Cohen, Clyburn Lead Legislation to Create Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Davis, Cohen, Clyburn Lead Legislation to Create Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park
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Washington, D.C. -This month, Representatives Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Steve Cohen (D-TN), and James E. Clyburn (D-SC) led the House introduction of the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act, legislation to establish a multi-site National Historical P
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Reves Center announces 2026 faculty fellows
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 27 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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Reves Center announces 2026 faculty fellows
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The following story originally appeared on the website for the Reves Center for International Studies. - Ed.
The Reves Center for International Studies has announced the 2026 Reves and Drapers' Faculty Fellowships.
This year's Reves Faculty Fellows are Angelina Dichiera, assistant professor in William & Mary's Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & VIMS,
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SEMI Foundation and the U.S. National Science Foundation Launch First Four Regional Nodes of the National Network for Microelectronics Education
MILPITAS, California, May 27 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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SEMI Foundation and the U.S. National Science Foundation Launch First Four Regional Nodes of the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME)
National Workforce Infrastructure Initiative Activates More Than 325 Organizations Across the United States to Accelerate America's Microelectronics Talent Pipeline
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Siemens taps Jabil to expand electrical equipment manufacturing in Virginia
PLANO, Texas, May 27 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release:
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Siemens taps Jabil to expand electrical equipment manufacturing in Virginia
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Siemens and Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) recently announced plans to operate a new manufacturing facility at the Crosspointe Logistics Center in Prince George County, Va., supporting the energy infrastructure industry. As demand for power infrastructure continue
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Statement By The Nature Conservancy On Amendments To The Climate Leadership And Community Protection Act In New York State Budget
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 26 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news:
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Statement By The Nature Conservancy On Amendments To The Climate Leadership And Community Protection Act In New York State Budget
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The Nature Conservancy in New York released the following statement from Jessica Ottney Mahar, The Nature Conservancy's New York policy and strategy director :
"While other states are reducing pollution and lowering energy bills by expanding clean ene
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University of Virginia: Q&A - What is Sepsis and Why Can It Turn Deadly So Quickly?
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 28 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on May 27, 2026, involving Taison Bell, interim chair at the UVA School of Medicine:
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Q&A: What is sepsis and why can it turn deadly so quickly?
By Traci Hale, vmv7mc@virginia.edu
Sepsis, the body's extreme and potentially life-threatening response to an infection, has drawn renewed public attention following the death of NASCAR driver Kyle Busch at age 41.
While sepsis can develop rapidly and be
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Unlawful, Unconstitutional, and Undemocratic: Attorney General Bonta Stands with D.C. Residents Who Want National Guard Troops Off Their Streets
SACRAMENTO, California, May 27 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Unlawful, Unconstitutional, and Undemocratic: Attorney General Bonta Stands with D.C. Residents Who Want National Guard Troops Off Their Streets
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a multistate amicus brief (https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/attachments/press-docs/2026-05-26%20-%20Multistate%20Amicus%20Brief%20ISO%20DC%20National%20Guard%20Appeal%20%280
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VCU: Medical Student Charles Payne Recognized for Extraordinary Compassion During His OB-GYN Rotation
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Medical student Charles Payne recognized for extraordinary compassion during his OB-GYN rotation
Payne is the first medical student at VCU Health to earn the TULIP Award, an honor recognizing exceptional compassion and service by non-nursing team members.
By Hayley Roulston
Charles Payne never planned to make history. He simply kept showing up.
Day after day, even after his OB-GYN rotation had
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Virginia State University Awards Dr. Emmanuel Omojokun Honorary Doctorate For 37 Years Of Transformative Service
ETTRICK, Virginia, May 27 -- Virginia State University posted the following news:
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Virginia State University Awards Dr. Emmanuel Omojokun Honorary Doctorate For 37 Years Of Transformative Service
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From bringing internet connectivity to campus to establishing the Center for Entrepreneurship, Dr. Omojokun has helped shape and advance the VSU mission through visionary leadership and unwavering dedication.
Dr. Emmanuel Omojokun was awarded an Honorary Doctorate at Virginia State Universi
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Wagner Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Sex Trafficking, Hold Foreign Nations Accountable
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Wagner Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Sex Trafficking, Hold Foreign Nations Accountable
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after she introduced the bipartisan Sex Trafficking Demand Reduction Act with Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (D-PA):
"One of the major ways to eliminate the power of the crimina
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