Thursday - June 25, 2026

News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors

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"Food is medicine": Sentara Obici Hospital opens community food locker in Suffolk
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * "Food is medicine": Sentara Obici Hospital opens community food locker in Suffolk * This week, Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia and the Suffolk Christian Fellowship Center cut the ribbon on a weatherproof, refrigerated food locker outside the hospital's emergency department entrance. The locker is the third community food locker that Sentara has installed in the region with non  more
$45.4 million grant supports new school project for Vandenberg families
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 -- The U.S. Space Force posted the following news: * * * $45.4 million grant supports new school project for Vandenberg families * VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) - A nearly $60 million facilities project dedicated to Manzanita Public Charter School is set to transform the campus in an effort to create long-lasting benefits for students, Vandenberg Space Force Base families and the greater Lompoc community.  The project will be partially funded throug  more
AAFA Publishes Industry Glossary of Traceability Terms
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 4 -- The American Apparel and Footwear Association issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * AAFA Publishes Industry Glossary of Traceability Terms Today, the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) published for the first time The Global Apparel, Footwear, & Accessories Glossary of Traceability Terms. The glossary is intended to provide a common reference point for terminology used across the apparel, footwear, and accessories industry by defin  more
AFP-IA Congratulates Devon Wood on Primary Victory
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 2 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-IA Congratulates Devon Wood on Primary Victory * DES MOINES, IA -Americans for Prosperity-Iowa (AFP-IA) congratulates Devon Wood on advancing to the general election to represent Iowa's 17th House District. AFP - IA State Director Tyler Raygor issued the following statement: "AFP-IA congratulates Devon Wood on her successful primary election to represent HD-17. Re  more
AFP-MO Backs Amendments to Protect Missouri's Constitution, Phase Out State Income Tax
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MO Backs Amendments to Protect Missouri's Constitution, Phase Out State Income Tax * JEFFERSON CITY, MO- Americans for Prosperity Missouri (AFP-MO) is urging Missourians to "Vote Yes" on Amendments 4 and 5 on Tuesday, August 4th. Both amendments are focused on delivering a better, stronger Missouri. Amendment 4 protects the State Constitution and voice of Missourians   more
AFP-OH Urges Action on Medicaid Accountability Reforms, Highlights Longstanding Calls for Oversight
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OH Urges Action on Medicaid Accountability Reforms, Highlights Longstanding Calls for Oversight * COLUMBUS, OH - Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) today testified before the Ohio House Medicaid Committee in support of House Bill 795, legislation aimed at strengthening oversight, increasing transparency, and preventing fraud within Ohio's Medicaid program. AFP-O  more
AFP-OK Endorses State Sen. Ally Seifried ahead of Primary Day
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OK Endorses State Sen. Ally Seifried ahead of Primary Day * OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Americans for Prosperity-Oklahoma (AFP-OK) endorsed State Sen. Ally Seifried ahead of the state's primaries on June 16, the chapter's first endorsement for the 2026 campaign season. Sen. Seifried, who represents Senate District 2, is a stalwart champion of education freedom, commonsense ta  more
AFP-WY Endorses Fmr. Senate President Ogden Driskill for Reelection
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-WY Endorses Fmr. Senate President Ogden Driskill for Reelection * CHEYENNE, WY - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Wyoming (AFP-WY) endorsed former Wyoming Senate President Ogden Driskill (SD-01) for reelection, putting Wyoming's largest grassroots organization behind this principled leader ahead of the August 18 primary election. Tyler Lindholm, AFP-WY state director  more
Amentum Debuts on the Fortune 500 List
GERMANTOWN, Maryland, June 3 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release: * * * Amentum Debuts on the Fortune 500 List * CHANTILLY, Va., June 3, 2026 - Amentum (NYSE: AMTM), a global advanced engineering and technology company, has been named to the Fortune 500 list at the #313 position. The Fortune 500, published annually by Fortune magazine, ranks the largest U.S. corporations based on total revenue for the prev  more
AMERICA MADE IN VIRGINIA: 250 YEARS TOGETHER
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * AMERICA MADE IN VIRGINIA: 250 YEARS TOGETHER * ARLINGTON VA; June 3, 2026 - This July 4th, celebrates the nation's Semiquincentennial with a star-filled tribute set in the revolutionary capital of Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. Blending live performance, music, historic interpretation, and large-scale visual spectacle to create an inspiring national event that connects the nation's found  more
American Center for Law and Justice: Justice Thomas Asks a Critical Question - Why Won't the Supreme Court Protect Law-Abiding Americans?
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Justice Thomas Asks a Critical Question: Why Won't the Supreme Court Protect Law-Abiding Americans? By Liam Harrell Most Supreme Court dissents fade into obscurity. Every so often, however, a dissent transcends the case before the Court and raises a much larger question about the direction of our legal system. Justice Clarence Thomas' recent dissent in Whitton v. Dixon is one of those opinions. W  more
APTS Announces Protect My Public Media Day to be held on June 4, 2026
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 [Category: Media] -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * APTS Announces Protect My Public Media Day to be held on June 4, 2026 * America's Public Television Stations (APTS) are proud to announce its annual Protect My Public Media Day, taking place tomorrow, Thursday, June 4, 2026. Organized by Protect My Public Media, a national grassroots advocacy campaign overseen by APTS Action, Inc., the day of advocacy and awareness f  more
Attorney General Bonta Leads Coalition in Opposing Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections
SACRAMENTO, California, June 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads Coalition in Opposing Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections * Federal data privacy law should not preempt strong state privacy laws OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday led a coalition of 18 attorneys general and state agencies in opposing the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcem  more
Attorney General Bonta Sends Letter to Federal Judicial Center Strongly Opposing Removal of Climate Science from Judicial Manual
SACRAMENTO, California, June 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sends Letter to Federal Judicial Center Strongly Opposing Removal of Climate Science from Judicial Manual * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general, the Cities of New York and Chicago, and Harris County, Texas in a letter to the Federal Judicial Center (FJC) strongly opposing its decision to strike the chapte  more
CBP officers arrest a Virginia couple who illegally possessed handguns
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP officers arrest a Virginia couple who illegally possessed handguns * NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. -U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Buffalo port of entry, Rainbow Bridge crossing, arrested two U.S. citizens who each possessed an unauthorized handgun. CBP officers encountered a 51-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman, both U.S. citizens from Rich  more
Chevron Names New General Counsel
HOUSTON, Texas, May 29 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * Chevron Names New General Counsel * R. Hewitt Pate to retire after 17 years with the company * Scott A. Keller named general counsel - Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) today announced the appointment of Scott A. Keller as general counsel. Keller, 44, will join Chevron on July 1 as general counsel, and will report to Chevron's current chief legal officer, R. Hewitt Pate, in anticipation of Pate's   more
Christendom College Launches Free Online Course on How to Restore Catholic Education
FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, June 2 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom College Launches Free Online Course on How to Restore Catholic Education * Christendom College has launched a new, seven-part course titled "Education at the Crossroads" on its free online learning platform. Taught by Christendom College professor Dr. Jon Kirwan, the course explores the crisis in modern education and offers a clear path forward on how to restore the Great Tradition of Catholic e  more
Construction Jobs Increase In Majority Of Metro Areas From April 2025 To April 2026 Amid Growing Data Center Pushback And Need For Highway Bill
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In Majority Of Metro Areas From April 2025 To April 2026 Amid Growing Data Center Pushback And Need For Highway Bill * Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, Texas and Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, Iowa-Ill. Lead in Job Gains Over 12 Months; Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, Calif. and Lawton, Okla. Have Worst Job Losses  Construction  more
Cornyn, Kaine Introduce Bill to Reduce Regulatory Burdens on American Farms
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Kaine Introduce Bill to Reduce Regulatory Burdens on American Farms * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) today introduced the Farm Credit Adjustment Act, which would extend the Farm Credit Administration's (FCA) audit schedule for low-risk institutions from every 18 months to every 24 months. This extension would reduce regulatory burdens and costs for farm credit institu  more
CTA Foundation Supports Accessibility Programs With $700K in New Grants
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 4 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * CTA Foundation Supports Accessibility Programs with $700K in New Grants From AI-powered tools helping older adults age in place to smart glasses opening up everyday tasks for people who are blind or have low vision, the CTA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Consumer Technology Association(R) (CTA), today is announcing $700,000 in grants to 32 nonprofit organizatio  more
David Campbell Elected Chair; Drew Marsh and Chris Womack Elected Vice Chairs of EEI Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release: * * * David Campbell Elected Chair; Drew Marsh and Chris Womack Elected Vice Chairs of EEI Board of Directors * LAS VEGAS (June 03, 2026) -David Campbell, chairman and CEO of Kansas City, Mo.-based Evergy, today was elected chair of the board of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), the national association of investor-owned electric companies. Drew Marsh, chair and CEO of New Orleans-bas  more
DOD Notifies Congress of Proposed $540 Million C-17 Sustainment Sale to Canada
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Defense has notified Congress of a proposed $540 million foreign military sale to Canada to support sustainment of the Royal Canadian Air Force's C-17 transport aircraft fleet. The notification was delivered to Congress on May 5, 2026, under the Arms Export Control Act. The proposed package contains no major defense equipment and consists of sustainment-related items and services. According to the notification, the sale includes aircraft main  more
DOE Idaho National Laboratory Program Manager Wright Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment released the following testimony by Virginia Wright, program manager for cyber-informed engineering at the U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory, from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Research-Driven Resilience: Applying Science to Secure U.S. Water Systems from Cyber Threats": * * * Chairman Franklin and Ranking Member Amo, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to   more
DOT FAA Issues Boeing 747 Inspection Rule to Address Antenna Corrosion
WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has adopted a final airworthiness directive requiring inspections of satellite communications system components on Boeing, Arlington, Virginia, 747 aircraft after reports of corrosion damage were found on high-gain antenna adapter plates. The rule applies to all Boeing Model 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, -200C, -200F, -300, -400, -400D, -400F, 747SP and 747SR series airplanes and takes effect   more
DOT FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports Across U.S.
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule updating a wide range of Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures at airports across the U.S., with the changes taking effect beginning June 1, 2026. The rule amends 14 CFR Part 97 and establishes, revises, suspends or removes instrument flight procedures used by pilots operating under instrument flight rules. According to  more
EPA Approves Removal of Petroleum Refinery, Appliance Coating Standards from Virginia Air Plan
WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved a revision to Virginia's State Implementation Plan that removes two air pollution regulations governing petroleum refinery operations and large appliance coating application systems, concluding that neither type of facility currently operates within the Commonwealth. The final rule, effective June 29, 2026, approves Revision B23 submitted by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality on Dec. 20, 2024. The   more
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Issues Beige Book on June 3, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Beige Book on June 3, 2026: * * * Summary of Economic Activity The Fifth District economy continued to grow at a modest rate. Consumer spending on retail, leisure activities, and travel increased modestly this cycle. Manufacturing activity picked up moderately, particularly for firms tied to data centers and defense spending; however, many producers also expressed concerns about input cost pressures coming from th  more
FFRF Action Fund Calls for Rejection of Wis. Constitution Referendum Exempting Churches
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 3 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * FFRF Action Fund calls for rejection of Wis. constitution referendum exempting churches The FFRF Action Fund is leading the opposition against a proposed Wisconsin constitutional amendment on the November ballot that would exempt   more
Former D.C. Housing Authority Employee Pleads Guilty to $15 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Former D.C. Housing Authority Employee Pleads Guilty to $15 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme * WASHINGTON - Richard Cunningham, 55, a former D.C. Housing Authority employee turned real estate developer residing in the District of Columbia, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in connection with a scheme to defraud private mortgage lenders of more than $15 million, a  more
Four Tren De Aragua Members Who Illegally Entered The U.S. Plead Guilty To Murdering Two U.S. Citizens On NYC Street
NEW YORK, June 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Four Tren De Aragua Members Who Illegally Entered The U.S. Plead Guilty To Murdering Two U.S. Citizens On NYC Street * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, Acting Attorney General for the United States, Todd Blanche, United States Secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, Director of Joint Task Force Vulcan ("JTFV"),   more
Gary Ulaner, MD, PhD, Elected President-Elect of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imagi
RESTON, Virginia, June 2 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * Gary Ulaner, MD, PhD, Elected President-Elect of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imagi * Media Contact : Rebecca Maxey (703) 652-6772 rmaxey@snmmi.org ng LOS ANGELES - Gary Ulaner, MD, PhD, has been named president-elect of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI). Ulaner is currently James & Pamela Muzzy Endow  more
General Dynamics Board Declares Dividend
RESTON, Virginia, June 3 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Dynamics issued the following news release: * * * General Dynamics Board Declares Dividend * RESTON, Va. - General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) announced today that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.59 per share on the company's common stock, payable August 7, 2026, to shareholders of record on July 2, 2026. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense co  more
George Mason engineering students turn personal experience into accessibility innovation
FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 2 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason engineering students turn personal experience into accessibility innovation * For Owais Yousuf, inspiration began at home. His father, who contracted polio as a child, relied on crutches to move through daily life. Growing up, Yousuf watched him navigate airports and crowded spaces with difficulty. Three of his fellow George Mason University mechanical engineering students had similar experienc  more
George Mason PhD student recognized for blockchain privacy research
FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 2 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason PhD student recognized for blockchain privacy research * George Mason University computer science doctoral student Aayush Yadav co-authored a paper that received a Distinguished Paper Award from the IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy, one of the industry's premier conferences in the security field. The conference typically accepts around 13 percent of submissions. The paper addresses a gr  more
George Mason University professor probes 'Labubu economics'
FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 3 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason University professor probes 'Labubu economics' * The billion-dollar Labubu phenomenon broke a cardinal rule of retail: Consumers need to know what they're buying before they open their wallet. Most new Labubu sales took the form of "blind boxes," where purchasers found out which type of doll they'd purchased only after the fact. Zhechao Yang, assistant professor of information systems and ope  more
Governor Spanberger Marks Start of 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Urges Virginians to Prepare
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 3 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Marks Start of 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Urges Virginians to Prepare * CHESTERFIELD, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today urged all Virginians to take steps now to prepare their homes, businesses, and communities for potential severe weather this summer and fall following the official June 1 start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season in Virginia. "As Atlan  more
Griffith Announces $100,000 ARC Grant for Expanded Entrepreneur Access in the Ninth District
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $100,000 ARC Grant for Expanded Entrepreneur Access in the Ninth District * The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the University of Virginia's College at Wise, based in Wise, Virginia, a $100,000 grant. This funding will support the drafting of a strategic planning initiative to develop an entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith  more
Griffith Announces More Than $1.8 Million ARC Grant to SWVA Community College
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces More Than $1.8 Million ARC Grant to SWVA Community College * The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Southwest Virginia Community College, based in Cedar Bluff, Virginia, a $1,818,822 grant. This funding will support the expansion of career and technical education programs with a focus in advanced manufacturing and trade-based skilled technician training. U.S. Con  more
GWU Hospital Nurses Ask National Labor Relations Board to Overturn Policy Blocking Vote to Remove Union
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, June 3 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * GWU Hospital Nurses Ask National Labor Relations Board to Overturn Policy Blocking Vote to Remove Union * Appeal: 'Blocking Charge Rule' violates text of federal law and was wrongly applied to block election requested by hundreds of nurses Washington, DC (June 3, 2026) - Following a petition signed by hundreds of registered nurses and healthcare professionals at Geor  more
Hampton University Choreographs a New Era with Launch of Bachelor of Arts in Dance for Fall 2026
HAMPTON, Virginia, June 3 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Hampton University Choreographs a New Era with Launch of Bachelor of Arts in Dance for Fall 2026 * Hampton's rich movement tradition takes center stage with an innovative new academic program HAMPTON, Va. -Hampton University is stepping boldly into a new era of artistic excellence with the launch of its new Bachelor of Arts in Dance program beginning Fall 2026. Rooted in a legacy of culture, performance, and  more
Hatcher takes command at Space Forces Korea
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * Hatcher takes command at Space Forces Korea * OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea (AFNS) - Leadership of U.S. Space Forces - Korea, the theater space component assigned to U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific, was passed June 2 from Col. John D. Patrick to Col. Dorian C. Hatcher at a change of command ceremony held at Osan Air Base. "The U.S. network of alliances and partnerships represents a tremendous asymmetric advant  more
Heather Jacene, MD, Named President of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
RESTON, Virginia, June 2 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * Heather Jacene, MD, Named President of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging * Media Contact : Rebecca Maxey (703) 652-6772 rmaxey@snmmi.org LOS ANGELES \- Heather Jacene, MD, has been named president of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI). Jacene is currently Chief of Molecular Imaging and Theranostics a  more
Hilton Announces Florida Keys Expansion Plans With Hilton Key West Resort & Marina, Now Accepting Reservations
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 4 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Hilton Announces Florida Keys Expansion Plans with Hilton Key West Resort & Marina, Now Accepting Reservations Newly signed waterfront resort to join Hilton Hotels & Resorts portfolio on July 1, 2026 * Hilton is expanding in the Florida Keys with the upcoming conversion of Ocean's Edge Resort & Marina into Hilton Key West Resort & Marina, now accepting reservations for stays beginni  more
ICYMI: Governor Spanberger Signs Bipartisan Bills to Expand Homeownership, Lower Housing Costs
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 3 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Governor Spanberger Signs Bipartisan Bills to Expand Homeownership, Lower Housing Costs * ROCKY MOUNT, VA - Governor Abigail Spanberger continues to work with the General Assembly to take concrete steps to address Virginia's housing shortage and help more Virginia families achieve their goal of owning a home in the Commonwealth. On Monday in Rocky Mount, Governor Spanberger jo  more
ICYMI: Sens. Schiff, Kelly, Slotkin Introduce Legislation to Prevent Trump's Politically Directed Slush Fund, Prevent Future Weaponization of DOJ
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sens. Schiff, Kelly, Slotkin Introduce Legislation to Prevent Trump's Politically Directed Slush Fund, Prevent Future Weaponization of DOJ * Senators Schiff, Kelly, and Slotkin held a press conference to announce the legislation. The livestream can be viewed here. Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich  more
Infectious Diseases Society: Proposed Rule Would Replace Scientific Merit With McCarthy Era Politics
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following statement on June 1, 2026, by President Ronald G. Nahass: * * * The White House's proposed rule would overhaul federal grant review, replacing objective merit with political alignment as the chief criteria for grant awards. This sweeping rule would impact taxpayer investments across multiple federal agencies, including those within the Department of Health and Human Services, compromising medical res  more
Interior Dept. BLM Proposes Direct Sale of Louisiana Parcel for Liquefied Natural Gas Hub Development
WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management has proposed a non-competitive direct sale of approximately 2.97 acres of federal land in Louisiana to Cameron Land Ventures LLC, Cameron Parish, Louisiana, an affiliate of Venture Global LNG Inc., Arlington, Virginia, as part of plans supporting development of a liquefied natural gas hub on the Gulf Coast. The proposal would allow the company to acquire the parcel for no less than its appraised fair mark  more
Investigation Uncovers Virginia Town Spent Thousands of Taxpayer Dollars to Renovate Women's Locker Room to Accommodate Men
WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Political] (TNSrep) -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * Investigation Uncovers Virginia Town Spent Thousands of Taxpayer Dollars to Renovate Women's Locker Room to Accommodate Men NORFOLK, VA - Independent Women's Features, the investigative journalism and grassroots storytelling division of Independent Women, today released a new report revealing that the Norfolk Police Department spent more than $57,000 in taxpayer d  more
Jason Lewis, PhD, FSNMMI, Named Vice President-Elect of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecula
RESTON, Virginia, June 2 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * Jason Lewis, PhD, FSNMMI, Named Vice President-Elect of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecula * Media Contact : Rebecca Maxey (703) 652-6772 rmaxey@snmmi.org r Imaging Los Angeles - Jason S. Lewis, PhD, FSNMMI, has been named vice president-elect of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI). Lewis is the Emily Tow Chai  more
Lamar University: Third-generation Engineer Brandyn Turns Passion Into Career at Boston Scientific
BEAUMONT, Texas, June 4 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Third-generation engineer Brandyn New turns passion into career at Boston Scientific By April Thompson Brandyn New, a 2026 mechanical engineering graduate, has engineering in his blood. As a third-generation engineer, he is headed to work in the cardiology division at Boston Scientific outside Minneapolis as a research and development engineer, helping develop technologies and products related to cardiovascular care  more
Legacy of learning: Transformative gift establishes Gary and Helen Mote Bioengineering Lab
TULSA, Oklahoma, June 3 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * Legacy of learning: Transformative gift establishes Gary and Helen Mote Bioengineering Lab * The University of Tulsa has received a transformative philanthropic gift from longtime Tulsa residents Gary R. Mote and his late wife, Helen King Mote, establishing a lasting legacy of innovation, discovery and student opportunity within the College of Engineering & Computer Science. The gift creates the Gary and He  more
McClellan Statement on House Passage of Iran War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on House Passage of Iran War Powers Resolution * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after House passage of the Iran War Powers Resolution, a bipartisan measure to curb the Trump Administration's major military campaign in Iran: "Today marks 95 days since the Trump Administration first dragged us into this reck  more
McClellan, Moolenaar, Obernolte Introduce Legislation to Ban Dangerous Communications Tech from China, Russia and More
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan, Moolenaar, Obernolte Introduce Legislation to Ban Dangerous Communications Tech from China, Russia and More * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Chairman John Moolenaar of the Select Committee on China (MI-02) and Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23) introduced the bipartisan Guarding the U.S. Against Adversarial Robotics Dominance (GUARD) Act. The legi  more
Md. A.G. Brown Opposes Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 4 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Opposes Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections Federal Data Privacy Law Should Not Preempt Strong State Privacy Laws - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general and state agencies in opposing the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act (SECURE Data Act),  more
Meet the Team: Leona Ransdell
CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 3 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Meet the Team: Leona Ransdell * When Leona Ransdell joined the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine (PCVM), it wasn't just a career move, it was personal. A Clemson alumna who once dreamed of attending veterinary school herself, Ransdell now plays a key role in helping the next generation of veterinarians achieve that very goal as the college's Admissions and Student Finance Coordinator.   more
Milica Govich Retiring After 22 Years of Inspiring Oakland University Theatre Students
ROCHESTER, Michigan, June 3 -- Oakland University issued the following news: * * * Milica Govich retiring after 22 years of inspiring Oakland University theatre students Veteran actress and special lecturer helped mentor generations of performers - After 22 years of inspiring students in Oakland University's School of Music, Theatre and Dance, special lecturer and accomplished actress Milica Govich is retiring from teaching, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the university's theatre progra  more
More Perfect Announces Partnership With the Karsh Institute of Democracy To Bolster Local Journalism and Expand Civic Education Nationwide
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 4 -- The University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy issued the following news on June 2, 2026: * * * More Perfect Announces Partnership With the Karsh Institute of Democracy To Bolster Local Journalism and Expand Civic Education Nationwide Today, More Perfect, an American alliance dedicated to revitalizing democracy, announced a new partnership with the University of Virginia's Karsh Institute of Democracy to advance local journalism and strengthen civ  more
NASCUS Urges Regulatory Modernization and Greater Clarity for State-Chartered Credit Unions in Comments to NCUA
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors issued the following news release: * * * NASCUS Urges Regulatory Modernization and Greater Clarity for State-Chartered Credit Unions in Comments to NCUA * The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) submitted a comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) in response to the agency's voluntary review of regulations   more
New Report by AIA and EY US Identifies Clear Path to Scale Digital Thread Technologies
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 [Category: Aerospace] (TNSrpt) -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * New Report by AIA and EY US Identifies Clear Path to Scale Digital Thread Technologies As aerospace and defense (A&D) organizations face unprecedented demand to increase output, digital thread initiatives are emerging as a critical enabler of end-to-end visibility and faster decision-making. New joint research released today by the Aerospace Industries As  more
Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Presents Groundbreaking Study at the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons Annual Meeting
STORRS, Connecticut, June 3 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Presents Groundbreaking Study at the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons Annual Meeting * Laurencin presented his paper entitled A Light Soft Actuated Bionic Regenerative Engineering (Light Sabre) Brace System Promotes Cartilage Regeneration and Supports Reversal of Pathology in a Rabbit Model of Osteoarthritis in the Sports Medicine segment of the Scientific Progr  more
RILA Coalition Opposes FCC 900 MHz Spectrum Proposal
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * RILA Coalition Opposes FCC 900 MHz Spectrum Proposal * The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement after leading a broad coalition of 60 businesses and trade associations in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject a proposal from NextNav that would reconfigure the Lower 900 MHz spectrum band. At stake is a   more
Scholarship by Professor Joshua Macey Honored
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 3 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Scholarship by Professor Joshua Macey Honored * Back to News Two recent articles co-authored by Professor of Law Joshua Macey '17 have been recognized for their contributions to corporate law and governance. One, an empirical study of how voluntary corporate social and environmental efforts shape the public's appetite for government regulation, received the American Law and Economics Review's 2026 Best (Empi  more
Security Industry Association Welcomes New Vice Chair of SIA Utilities Advisory Board
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 3 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Welcomes New Vice Chair of SIA Utilities Advisory Board * Jasvir Gill will join chair Joey St. Jacques in leading the expert group of utility security thought leaders. SILVER SPRING, Md.-The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Dr. Jasvir Gill as the new vice chair of the SIA Utilities Advisory Board -which demonstra  more
Senate Should Strengthen Investment in, Support for Conservation Reserve Program in 2026 Farm Bill
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 3 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Senate Should Strengthen Investment in, Support for Conservation Reserve Program in 2026 Farm Bill * The U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee should include needed investment in and improvements to the Conservation Reserve Program in the 2026 Farm Bill. The National Wildlife Federation and 49 conservation and sporting groups and affiliates   more
SNMMI 2026 Annual Meeting Highlights Transformative Advances in Clinical Practice and Research
RESTON, Virginia, June 2 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * SNMMI 2026 Annual Meeting Highlights Transformative Advances in Clinical Practice and Research * Media Contact : Rebecca Maxey (703) 652-6772 rmaxey@snmmi.org The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) welcomed nearly 8,000 attendees to its 2026 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles this week, with overall participation expected to reac  more
The Atlantic Announces Editorial Fellowship Class for 2026-27
WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Atlantic Media, a print and online media company, issued the following news release: * * * The Atlantic Announces Editorial Fellowship Class for 2026-27 * The Atlantic is announcing six early-career journalists who have been selected for a yearlong editorial fellowship program: Laney Crawley, Catherine Goodman, Nora Lowe, Jack Rodriquez-Vars, Jacob Smollen, and Katherine Weyback. This is The Atlantic 's first class of fellows since 2020; the six joi  more
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility Jefferson Lab: Nuclear Physicists Discover New Rule for Peppy Partner Picking
NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, June 4 (TNSjou) -- The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility Jefferson Lab issued the following news release: * * * Nuclear Physicists Discover New Rule for Peppy Partner Picking Nuclear physicists used a little magic in their latest experiment conducted at the U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, and the result has revealed surprising new information about the behavior of protons and neutrons inside the atom's nucleus. S  more
Tracing America's Cultural and Political Chasm to the 1600s
NEW YORK, June 5 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * Tracing America's Cultural and Political Chasm to the 1600s * Long before the United States existed, debates over freedom, equality, and belonging were already taking shape in the British colonies. In a widely heralded new book, Two Ships: Jamestown 1619, Plymouth 1620, and the Struggle for the Soul of America, Distinguished Professor David S. Reynolds, a noted literary critic and historian,   more
Two Current VCU Students, Two Recent Alums Receive Prestigious Fulbright Awards
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Two current VCU students, two recent alums receive prestigious Fulbright awards The selections continue VCU's upward trend of honorees in the federal cultural exchange program. By William Lineberry Two current students and two recent alums from Virginia Commonwealth University have been selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program - one of the most competitive and prestigious scholarships in t  more
Two Oles selected as 2026 Phillips Scholars
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, June 3 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * Two Oles selected as 2026 Phillips Scholars * Two St. Olaf College students have been named 2026-27 Phillips Scholars, earning funding and support for innovative summer projects that address community needs in Minnesota. Jose Antonio Preciado '28 and Hemen Belete '29 were among just 10 students selected statewide for the competitive program, which is sponsored by the Minnesota Private College Fund. The Phill  more
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez: Students and Teachers Present Their Research to Industry Representatives
MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, May 29 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus issued the following news: * * * Students and teachers present their research to industry representatives By Javier Valentin Feliciano (javier.valentin@upr.edu) A group of students and teachers from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computers, attached to the Mayaguez University Campus (RUM), held its thirty-eighth meeting of the Industry Affiliate Program (IAP), which took place at the Western Sultana   more
University of Virginia: What is Creatine, and Should You Take It?
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 29 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * What is creatine, and should you take it? By Jane Kelly, jak4g@virginia.edu Creatine, long a popular supplement in the world of fitness and sports, is gaining newfound popularity for its purported benefits for brain health and women experiencing menopause. It is a naturally occurring compound in the body that stores energy, mostly in muscles. "When you take creatine, it acts as an ene  more
USCIS Reveals Rampant Fraud Among Juvenile Immigrant Claims
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * USCIS Reveals Rampant Fraud Among Juvenile Immigrant Claims * From Fiscal Year 2013 through 2025, nearly 19,000 Special Immigrant Juvenile petitioners had criminal arrest records WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued the following statement after DHS General Counsel James Percival asked state court judges to take greater steps to combat rampant fraud  more
VCU Drives Societal Change With 10 Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Fund Awards
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU drives societal change with 10 new Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Fund awards Nearly $100,000 is being awarded to fund projects on teacher education, AI, environmental governance, the history of Black dentistry and more. - What connects artificial intelligence with urban agriculture? The human experience. From guiding the ethical use of emerging technologies and workforce training to le  more
VCU Researchers Advance Quantum Computing With Tiny, Virus-sized Nanomagnets
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 4 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU researchers advance quantum computing with tiny, virus-sized nanomagnets The research, led by engineering professor Jayasimha Atulasimha, could speed up problem-solving in some industries and cut energy use. By Madeline Reinsel Quantum computing, once only a theoretical possibility, promises to deliver faster, more energy-efficient computers - but only if scientists can build and sca  more
Virginia Commonwealth University: Family Journey Inspires Roqia Ali's Passion for Civic Engagement
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Family journey inspires Roqia Ali's passion for civic engagement The VCU Votes leader champions democracy and doesn't take it for granted. By Sian Wilkerson When she was 8, Roqia Ali and her family moved to the United States from their native Afghanistan, a country then riven by a decade of post 9/11 war. "I see everything as a privilege: being able to be in college, worrying about an exam tomor  more
Virginia Delegation Invites Virginians to Submit Photos for a Congressional Time Capsule Celebrating America 250
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Delegation Invites Virginians to Submit Photos for a Congressional Time Capsule Celebrating America 250 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Virginia congressional delegation invites individuals across the Commonwealth to submit photographs to be considered for the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule. The delegation is collecting photographs that represent the many treasures Virginia has to offe  more
Virginia Delegation Invites Virginians to Submit Photos for a Congressional Time Capsule Celebrating America 250
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Delegation Invites Virginians to Submit Photos for a Congressional Time Capsule Celebrating America 250 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Virginia congressional delegation invites individuals across the Commonwealth to submit photographs to be considered for the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule. The delegation is collecting photographs that represent the many treasures Virginia has  more
Virginia Tech, Children's National Create Pediatric AI Innovation Hub to Speed Research, Care
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech, Children's National create pediatric AI innovation hub to speed research, care The hub brings together clinicians, researchers, and data scientists to speed the development of artificial intelligence technologies designed specifically for children. By John Pastor Experts from academia, clinical care, industry ,and government gathered in the greater Washington, D.C., area to explore how artificial i  more
Virginia Tech: Board of Visitors Advances Capital Project That Will Increase Campus Housing by 1,200 Beds
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news on June 2, 2026: * * * Board of Visitors advances capital project that will increase campus housing by 1,200 beds By Meghan Marsh The construction of four new residence halls is one step closer to completion following the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors' approval of the capital project construction authorization earlier today. Once completed, the new buildings will enable the university to advance a multiyear residentia  more
Virginia Tech: Budgets, Future Research Opportunities, Athletics Among Topics Discussed by Board of Visitors
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Budgets, future research opportunities, athletics among topics discussed by Board of Visitors By Mark Owczarski At its full meeting held Tuesday, June 2, in Hitt Hall, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approved an affiliation agreement with the newly created Hokie Ventures, a nonprofit corporation that will support the long-term growth and competitiveness of Virginia Tech Athletics through modernized revenue ge  more
Virginia Tech: Ensuring Opportunities are Open to Everyone
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Ensuring opportunities are open to everyone Haldre Rogers honored for commitment to diversity in ecology. By Chris Moody The Ecological Society of America (ESA) has awarded its 2026 Commitment to Human Diversity in Ecology Award to Haldre S. Rogers, associate professor in Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment. The honor recognizes outstanding contributions to ecology that expand participat  more
Virginia Tech: Research Uses Sound Waves to Mimic Atomic Behavior and Advance Computing
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 3 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * New research uses sound waves to mimic atomic behavior and advance computing By controlling microscopic sound waves with electrical signals, researchers hope to pave the way for smaller and more efficient quantum and microwave technologies. By Niki Hazuda For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. What goes up, must come down. Physical laws like these govern all of the natural world -- e  more
Virginia Tech: Researchers See Potential Benefits, Astronomical Challenges for Orbital Data Centers
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Researchers see potential benefits, astronomical challenges for orbital data centers While operating data centers in low earth orbit could alleviate some of the issues they create on Earth, doing so also introduces a host of new challenges and costs. By Noah Frank Back in 2003, an obscure candidate in a Belgian election received far more votes than predicted -- 4,096 more, to be precise. The country was already u  more
Virginia Tech: Triggering the 'Symphonic Biology' of Exercise for Better Health
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Triggering the 'symphonic biology' of exercise for better health Physician-scientist R. Sanders Williams of Duke University will deliver the season's final Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC on Thursday, June 4. By Lena Ayuk When we exercise, our bodies respond by changing how molecules signal and how cells behave. Inside skeletal and cardiac muscle, cal  more
Walkinshaw Introduces Bill to Require DHS to Report Serious Injuries & Deaths Caused by Federal Agents
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw Introduces Bill to Require DHS to Report Serious Injuries & Deaths Caused by Federal Agents * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, introduced the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Accountability Act of 2026 today, requiring DHS to notify Congress within 72 hours of any serious bodily injury or death invo  more
Wayne State University: Mike Ilitch School of Business Professor Selected for Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program in Ethiopia
DETROIT, Michigan, June 3 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Mike Ilitch School of Business Professor selected for Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program in Ethiopia The Mike Ilitch School of Business continues to expand its presence in global business education and research through the work and recognition of its faculty. Dr. Amanuel G. Tekleab, Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of Management at the Mike Ilitch School of Business, has received a prestigious Fulbri  more
Wittman and Acting Secretary of Labor, Keith Sonderling, Visit Rappahannock Community College
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman and Acting Secretary of Labor, Keith Sonderling, Visit Rappahannock Community College * Warsaw, VA - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) visited Rappahannock Community College with Acting Secretary of Labor, Keith Sonderling. The visit allowed Congressman Wittman and Secretary Sonderling to see how Rappahannock Community College (RCC) is helping meet workforce demands, strengthen apprentice  more
Yardi Matrix: Student housing preleasing following a familiar pattern
SANTA BARBARA, California, June 3 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Yardi Matrix: Student housing preleasing following a familiar pattern * Two-year deceleration trend continued in April; operators cite a challenging environment SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 3, 2026 - Preleasing activity at the Yardi(r) 200 schools is following the deceleration pattern o  more