News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors
AFOSI Center stands up new sUAS cell amid drone surge
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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AFOSI Center stands up new sUAS cell amid drone surge
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QUANTICO, Virginia - The Air Force Office of Special Investigations Center recently stood up its new small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) integration cell to bolster support for detachments responding to drone-related incidents.
Col. Brian Alexander, commander of the AFOSI Center, said the new cell is
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AFP Issues Key Vote Alert "NO" on the Faster Labor Contracts Act
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP Issues Key Vote Alert "NO" on the Faster Labor Contracts Act
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WASHINGTON, DC - Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today announced a Key Vote Alert urging members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate to vote NO on H. Res. 1140 and H.R. 5408/S. 844, the Faster Labor Contracts Act. The legislation forces union contracts on workers and employers and gives gov
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AG Nessel Secures Preliminary Injunction Protecting USDA Funding
LANSING, Michigan, June 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Secures Preliminary Injunction Protecting USDA Funding
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 21 attorneys general secured a preliminary injunction on Friday temporarily blocking the Trump administration from enforcing certain conditions on funding received through U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs, grants, cooperative agreements and mutual in
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As the Search for the Universe's Mysteries Expands, One Villanova Astronomer Turns Homeward
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, June 8 -- Villanova University issued the following news release:
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As the Search for the Universe's Mysteries Expands, One Villanova Astronomer Turns Homeward
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We live in an age where technology allows astronomers to observe objects at nearly incomprehensible distances from Earth. Distances so far, the time it takes their light to travel to our instruments is as old as the ever-expanding universe itself.
Growing alongside our capabilities is the interest of a
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Attorney General Bonta Waves the Red Flag on Youth Exposure to Tobacco Marketing in Formula 1
SACRAMENTO, California, June 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Waves the Red Flag on Youth Exposure to Tobacco Marketing in Formula 1
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in sending a letter to the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 (F1) regarding tobacco industry and nicotine sponsorship. Despite F1's 2006 policy prohibiting cigaret
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Attorney General Clark Leads Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 To End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 8 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Leads Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 To End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships
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Attorney General Charity Clark today led a coalition of attorneys general from 18 other states and jurisdictions in calling on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nicotine products, including n
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES FORMULA 1 TO END TOBACCO AND NICOTINE PRODUCT SPONSORSHIPS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES FORMULA 1 TO END TOBACCO AND NICOTINE PRODUCT SPONSORSHIPS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in calling on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nicotine products, including nicotine pouches, and terminate all existing sponsorsh
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BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Virginia Fourth Quarter 2025
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 8 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Virginia Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region
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Employment rose in 5 of the 9 largest counties in Virginia with published data from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Lori Keller noted that Loudoun County (+2.9 percent) had the largest over-the-year increase in empl
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CIAA Announces 2026-27 Management Council Leadership Slate
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 8 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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CIAA Announces 2026-27 Management Council Leadership Slate
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (June 8, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)), the nation's oldest historically Black athletic conference, recently concluded its annual Spring Meetings for its 12 member institutions.
The meetings brought together athletic directors, senior woman a
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Creators List launched to Help Brands Connect With Top Creators In Cannes
RESTON, Virginia, June 8 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, posted the following news release:
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The Creators List launched to Help Brands Connect With Top Creators In Cannes
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The curated directory launched by Tubefilter, Comscore, Whalar Group and Gospel Stats gives brands, agencies, and media a centralized resource for meeting creators on the Croisette during the festival
Reston, VA., - June 8, 2026 \- Tu
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CTA Welcomes Dedicated Bipartisan Collaboration on AI Policy
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 5 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following statement on June 4, 2026, by President and CEO Kinsey Fabrizio:
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CTA Welcomes Dedicated Bipartisan Collaboration on AI Policy
"CTA welcomes Representative Jay Obernolte and Representative Lori Trahan's dedicated bipartisan collaboration on AI policy. As Congress considers the future of AI governance, a key goal is creating a national framework that avoids a patchwork of state laws and provides the ce
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DOT FAA Proposes Inspections for Boeing 747-8 Fuselage Cracks
WASHINGTON, June 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has proposed an airworthiness directive for Boeing model 747-8 series airplanes after identifying a potential risk of fatigue-related cracking in sections of the aircraft fuselage that could affect structural integrity if left unaddressed.
Boeing Co., Arlington, Virginia, operators would be required under the proposed directive to perform repetitive high-frequency eddy current inspections of the
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Executive Order Implements Schedule Policy/Career
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 8 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news:
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Executive Order Implements Schedule Policy/Career
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Last week President Trump signed an Executive Order to reclassify approximately 8,000 federal positions originally in the competitive service to the newly implemented Schedule Policy/Career (P/C) excepted service category. Under Schedule P/C, employees lose the civil serv
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Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Reid Issues Weekly Reflections on June 8, 2026
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 9 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on June 8, 2026:
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What an amazing time of year!! Sorry my reflections are a bit late this evening, it has been a celebratory night as I, along with a full house of theatre educators, families, and fans celebrated the 26th Annual Cappies this evening. It was a reminder of the talents, excellence, and importance of the performing arts in a world class educatio
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Federal Register: DEA Issues Final Rule on Dispensing Controlled Substances for Medication-Assisted Treatment
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
The "Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act of 2018," which became law on October 24, 2018, amended the Controlled Substances Act to expand the conditions a practitioner must meet to provide medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder and expand the options available for
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Governor Appoints Four to VCU Board of Visitors
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Governor appoints four to VCU Board of Visitors
Clyde Clark, Frank Conner, Robert Greene and Carmen Lomellin will join the board July 1.
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Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Friday announced the appointments of four new members of the Virginia Commonwealth University Board of Visitors.
The new members will serve four-year terms, starting July 1. They are:
* Clyde Clark of Chesapeake, SVP/relationship m
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Governor Spanberger Announces 2026 Governor's Fellows Cohort
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 8 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Governor Spanberger Announces 2026 Governor's Fellows Cohort
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RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the 2026 cohort of the Governor's Fellows Program. This year's 30-member class of fellows was chosen from a competitive pool of applicants representing every region in the Commonwealth and colleges and universities across Virginia and beyond.
"Our Commonwealth is h
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Griffith Announces Nearly $1.6 Million in Disaster Relief for Buchanan and Dickenson Counties
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Announces Nearly $1.6 Million in Disaster Relief for Buchanan and Dickenson Counties
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded two disaster related grants to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The funding breakdown of the grants is as follows:
* $1,430,809 to support road restoration projects in Dickenson County
* $163,925 to sup
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Griffith Bill to Reassert Legislative Branch Powers Passes House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Bill to Reassert Legislative Branch Powers Passes House of Representatives
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U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) spoke on the House floor in support of his bill, H.R. 6028 - the Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act. The U.S. House of Representatives then voted favorably for Congressman Griffith's legislation. The bill will be sent to the U.S. Senate for further consideration
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GSA's New Federal Handbook for Agencies
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 8 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news:
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GSA's New Federal Handbook for Agencies
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In June 2026, the General Services Administration (GSA) published the Elimination, Optimization, and Automation (EOA) handbook to assist federal agencies in finding opportunities to eliminate, streamline, or automate work using technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) and ro
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HAWAII A.G. LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING FORMULA 1 TO END TOBACCO AND NICOTINE PRODUCT SPONSORSHIPS
HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 9 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on June 8, 2026:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING FORMULA 1 TO END TOBACCO AND NICOTINE PRODUCT SPONSORSHIPS
Attorney General Anne Lopez today announced Hawaii is co-leading a coalition of attorneys general from 18 states and jurisdictions in calling on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nic
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HIV Medicine Association: On the 45th Anniversary of HIV/AIDS in the U.S., We Can't Go Back
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 6 -- The HIV Medicine Association issued the following statement on June 5, 2026, by Chair Anna K. Person:
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On the 45th anniversary of HIV/AIDS in the U.S., we can't go back
As the HIV community reflects on the first report of HIV/AIDS in the U.S. by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 45 years ago and honors the lives lost and those saved by the availability of HIV prevention and treatment, the House of Representatives once again advanced a bill that
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HKU Engineering develops world-first "brain-like" chip to advance quantum computing and deep-space exploration
HONG KONG, June 7 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release:
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HKU Engineering develops world-first "brain-like" chip to advance quantum computing and deep-space exploration
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Researchers from Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering under the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Centre for Advanced Semiconductors and Integrated Circuits (CASIC), have achieved a major breakthrough in cryogenic electronics. The team have devel
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How Thomas Jefferson's Quran became test case for religious liberty
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 8 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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How Thomas Jefferson's Quran became test case for religious liberty
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In 2007, when Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison became the first Muslim elected to Congress, he chose to place his hand on a two-volume Quran that once belonged to Thomas Jefferson. The gesture brought attention to a largely forgotten chapter of American history: one where Islam provided both a foundation for the new nation's gove
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Import Cargo Volume to See Year-Over-Year Gain Again in June, Then Remain Below 2025 Levels Into Fall
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSrep) -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release:
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Import Cargo Volume to See Year-Over-Year Gain Again in June, Then Remain Below 2025 Levels Into Fall
Import volumes at major U.S. container ports are expected to see a skewed year-over-year bump again this month in anticipation of more tariffs and rising fuel prices but then remain below last year's levels into the fall, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the Nati
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Independent Women Urges House Passage of Secure America Act to Strengthen Border Security and Protect Americans
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The Independent Women's Voice, an organization that fights for policy solutions for women, posted the following news release:
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Independent Women Urges House Passage of Secure America Act to Strengthen Border Security and Protect Americans
Legislation provides critical funding for ICE, CBP, and Border Patrol while strengthening national security and public safety.
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Following Senate passage of the Secure America Act, legislation that provides roughly $70 billion in
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Institute for Justice: Texas Social Workers To Petition Texas Supreme Court For Right to Work After Lifetime Ban
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 9 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on June 8, 2026:
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Texas Social Workers To Petition Texas Supreme Court For Right to Work After Lifetime Ban
Last Thursday, the Fifteenth Court of Appeals dismissed a case filed by Katherin Youniacutt and Tammy Thompson, two Texas grandmothers with master's degrees who want to be social workers. The case challenged the constitutionality of a 2019 law creating a lifetime ban on working in several hea
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KOA's Toby O'Rourke Presented with David J. Humphreys RV Industry Unity Award
HERNDON, Virginia, June 8 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news:
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KOA's Toby O'Rourke Presented with David J. Humphreys RV Industry Unity Award
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During last week's RVs Move America Week, the David J. Humphreys RV Industry Unity Award was presented to Toby O'Rourke, President & CEO of Kampgrounds of America, Inc. This award recognizes an individual who continuously strives to encourage the multiple constituencies of the RV industry to work c
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McClellan, Tonko Introduce Bill to Support the Next Generation of STEM Leaders
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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McClellan, Tonko Introduce Bill to Support the Next Generation of STEM Leaders
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-20) introduced H.R. 9177, the Improving Mentorship in STEM Higher Education Act, to strengthen mentorship opportunities in higher education science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs.
Colleges and un
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 to End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 8, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 to End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of attorneys general from 19 states and jurisdictions in calling on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nicotine prod
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Moran, McClellan, Blackburn, Schatz Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Combat Cyberflashing and AI-Generated Abuse
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Moran, McClellan, Blackburn, Schatz Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Combat Cyberflashing and AI-Generated Abuse
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Representatives Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) and Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Curbing Online Non-Consensual Sexually Explicit Nudity Transfers (CONSENT) Act to prohibit the nonco
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N.H. Banking Department Staff Attend National Association of Consumer Credit Administrators Training Symposium
CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 9 -- The New Hampshire Banking Department issued the following news release:
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Banking Department staff attend National Association of Consumer Credit Administrators Training Symposium
Members of the New Hampshire Banking Department attended the National Association of Consumer Credit Administrators (NACCA) Training Symposium in Richmond, Virginia last week.
The symposium offered sessions and talks on numerous subjects of consumer credit regulation, including
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Leads Comment Letter to EPA on Microplastics
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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AG Davenport Leads Comment Letter to EPA on Microplastics
States Urge More Research, Action to Understand Health Effects
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today led a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) applauding the addition of microplastics to a list of contaminants in drinking water prioritized for research, and also calling for EPA to f
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NCUA Board Approves Final Rule on Dependent Care and Board Member Reimbursement
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 8 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release:
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NCUA Board Approves Final Rule on Dependent Care and Board Member Reimbursement
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Alexandria, VA (June 8, 2026) -The National Credit Union Administration today issued a final rule for Dependent Care and Board Member Reimbursement.
The NCUA Board amended its regulations concerning the reimbursement of reasonable expenses for federal credit union officials to remove potential bar
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New study reveals turbocharged GLP-1 drug helps shed body weight and fat in the liver
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 8 [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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New study reveals turbocharged GLP-1 drug helps shed body weight and fat in the liver
By A.J. Hostetler
An experimental weight loss drug helped people lose significant weight and shed large amounts of fat from their livers, according to newly published research b
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ORR & Members Welcome Bipartisan House Bill to Invest in America's Public Lands and Waters
HERNDON, Virginia, June 8 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news:
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ORR & Members Welcome Bipartisan House Bill to Invest in America's Public Lands and Waters
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The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) affirmed its support for the bipartisan legislation advancing in the House and Senate to reauthorize and strengthen the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF), originally established through the Great American Outdoors Act i
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Penn State-Wilkes-Barre Students Present at Regional Conference; One Earns Top Poster Award
WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, June 8 -- Pennsylvania State University-Wilkes-Barre issued the following news:
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Wilkes-Barre students present at regional conference; one earns top poster award
After a competitive submission process, three corporate communication students from Penn State Wilkes-Barre recently presented research projects at the Eastern Communication Association (ECA) James C. McCroskey and Virginia P. Richmond Undergraduate Scholars Conference in Pittsburgh. Fourth-year stude
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PETA Website Hands Scientists, Officials the Roadmap to Replace Animal Experiments
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 9 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
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PETA Website Hands Scientists, Officials the Roadmap to Replace Animal Experiments
PETA just launched a new website that could revolutionize science: its newest, most comprehensive Research Modernization NOW is now digital, allowing PETA scientists to update it continuously with the latest science. This comprehensive online resource for scientists, educators, and policymakers is d
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Q&A: 250 years of sports in the United States
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Q&A: 250 years of sports in the United States
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Sports in the United States look very different than they did when the nation was founded 250 years ago, according to Mark Dyreson, professor of kinesiology and of history at Penn State. But one thing has remained constant -sport has played a vital role in shaping and reflecting the country's culture and values, he said.
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Radford Athletics announces new donor recognition opportunities
RADFORD, Virginia, June 8 -- Radford University issued the following news release:
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Radford Athletics announces new donor recognition opportunities
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Radford University Athletics is launching a donor recognition program designed to strengthen donor engagement, provide greater clarity around athletics philanthropy and create meaningful recognition opportunities for supporters whose generosity advances the Highlander scholar-athlete experience.
The initiative includes a refined Highland
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Rep. Watson Coleman Reintroduces Gun Safety Legislation to Outlaw Gun Silencers
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Watson Coleman Reintroduces Gun Safety Legislation to Outlaw Gun Silencers
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June 08, 2026
Washington, D.C. (June 8, 2026) - Today, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) reintroduced the Help Empower Americans to Respond (HEAR) Act, federal gun safety legislation to ban the importation, sale, manufacturing, transfer and possession of gun silencers or suppressors.
"Silencer
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SADC Committee of Ministers of Justice/ Attorneys General calls for enhanced cooperation, signing of, ratification of, accession to and implementation of SADC Legal Instruments
GABORONE, Botswana, June 8 -- The Southern African Development Community posted the following news:
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SADC Committee of Ministers of Justice/ Attorneys General calls for enhanced cooperation, signing of, ratification of, accession to and implementation of SADC Legal Instruments
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Ministers of Justice/ Attorneys General from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member States have called for enhanced regional cooperation, signing of, ratification of, accession and implementati
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Sens. Schiff, Kaine, Schumer Lead 35 Senate Democrats in Pressing Trump on Legal Basis for Justifying Claim that Hostilities in Iran Have Terminated
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Schiff, Kaine, Schumer Lead 35 Senate Democrats in Pressing Trump on Legal Basis for Justifying Claim that Hostilities in Iran Have Terminated
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and 35 Senate Democrats are refuting the Trump administration's claim in a May 1 letter to Congress that the hostilities that beg
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Student Press Law Center, 13 Organizations Issue Letter to Indiana University
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 8 (TNSletter) -- The Student Press Law Center, with 13 organizations issued the following letter to Indiana University:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 3, 2026
Pamela Whitten
President, Indiana University
iupres@iu.edu
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David A. Reingold
Chancellor, Indiana University Bloomington
blchance@iu.edu
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John Ciorciari
Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, Indiana University Bloomington
provost@iu.edu
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David Tolchinsky
Dean, The Media Sch
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Taiwan, Trusted Supply Chains, and the Future of Autonomy
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 8 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following commentary by President and CEO Michael Robbins:
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Taiwan, Trusted Supply Chains, and the Future of Autonomy
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I recently returned from another successful and productive trip to Taiwan, where I joined a delegation convened around the 2026 National Strategic Summit on Supply Chain Resilience, hosted by our friends at DSET, and spent a week in meeting
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TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar Speaks on Republican Reconciliation 2.0 Bill, Discusses Republican Priorities, Camp East Montana, ICE & CBP Funding
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar Speaks on Republican Reconciliation 2.0 Bill, Discusses Republican Priorities, Camp East Montana, ICE & CBP Funding
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Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) provided testimony during the House Rules Committee hearing on S.2, the FY2026 Budget Resolution (also known as Reconciliation 2.0). This legislation passed in the Senate last week and is to be considere
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University of Virginia: Q&A - Can You Wear Sunscreen and Still Get Enough Vitamin D?
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 9 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on June 8, 2026, involving Mark Russell, UVA Health dermatologist and Mohs surgeon who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer:
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Q&A: Can you wear sunscreen and still get enough vitamin D?
By Jane Kelly, jak4g@virginia.edu
It's summertime (almost), and time to shift to a hot, sunny-weather skin routine.
Summer means longer days, more time outdoors, and potentially more sun exposu
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Vindman Applauds Federal Funding to Strengthen Head Start Programs in Culpeper
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Vindman Applauds Federal Funding to Strengthen Head Start Programs in Culpeper
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Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today celebrated that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $3,573,772 to Culpeper County to support local Head Start programs, which provides early childhood education, nutrition, and family support services to low-income families.
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Virginia Commonwealth University: Robyn McDougle Named Interim Dean of the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 9 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Robyn McDougle named interim dean of the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs
McDougle, associate dean for research and outreach and a criminal justice professor, will assume the role on July 1.
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Virginia Commonwealth University has appointed Robyn McDougle, Ph.D., as interim dean of the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, effective July 1.
For more t
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Virginia Military Institute: Burke Named Health Professions Advisor
LEXINGTON, Virginia, June 9 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news:
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Burke Named Health Professions Advisor
Virginia Military Institute has named Maj. Alison Burke, assistant professor in the Department of Biology, as the Institute's health professions advisor, assuming the role vacated by Col. Wade Bell upon his retirement last year.
The health professions advising program helps cadets navigate pathways to a variety of healthcare careers. Through one-on-one advising,
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Virginia Tech: Professor's Impact Continues on Through New Forestry Management Fellowship
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Professor's impact continues on through new forestry management fellowship
The Harold E. Burkhart Endowed Memorial Fellowship will support graduate students and honor a leader in forest management.
By Max Esterhuizen
The College of Natural Resources and Environment has established the Harold E. Burkhart Endowed Memorial Fellowship, creating new funding opportunities for graduate students pursuing advanced study
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Vulnerable Congressman John McGuire "Dodges Questions about Healthcare Costs" [WVTF]
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Vulnerable Congressman John McGuire "Dodges Questions about Healthcare Costs" [WVTF]
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Vulnerable Congressman John McGuire doesn't want to talk about the fact that he voted to allow health care costs to skyrocket for Virginia families.
When Radio IQ WTVF asked McGuire about his vote that caused health care premiums to soar, McGuire responded by... talking about the North American
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WashU Medicine's Ritchey receives Gloria White Award
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 8 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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WashU Medicine's Ritchey receives Gloria White Award
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Julie Ritchey, research laboratory manager in the lab of John DiPersio, MD, in the John T. Milliken Department of Medicine at WashU Medicine, received the 2026 Gloria W. White Distinguished Service Award.
Established in 1998, the universitywide award recognizes a staff member for exceptional contribution to the university and is the Offic
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William & Mary wins in D.C.
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 8 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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William & Mary wins in D.C.
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The following story originally appeared as an online exclusive for the W&M Alumni Magazine. - Ed.
The Alma Mater of the Nation shone brightly in the nation's capital May 28-31, with more than 1,000 alumni and friends attending 50+ events across the city. From the first moment to the last, W&M Weekend showcased the exceptional W&M people who are making an impact -whether they ar
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