News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors
11 Institutions Receive the IDSA Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence Designation
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 11 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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11 institutions receive the IDSA Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence designation
The Infectious Diseases Society of America announced today the recipients of its Antimicrobial Stewardship Centers of Excellence designation. The 11 awarded institutions have created stewardship programs led by infectious diseases-trained physicians and pharmacists that a
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2026 ABCA/Rawlings NJCAA Div. I, II & III All-America Teams Announced
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 11 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news:
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2026 ABCA/Rawlings NJCAA Div. I, II & III All-America Teams Announced
The 2026 NJCAA Division I, II and III All-America Teams have been released by the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings Sporting Goods in conjunction with the NJCAA national office.
In all divisions, the ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Teams will be announced on Wednesday, June 17. ABCA/Rawlings National
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A stunning addition to W&M's Music Arts Center
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 10 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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A stunning addition to W&M's Music Arts Center
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The following story originally appeared as an online exclusive for the W&M Alumni Magazine. - Ed.
Step inside William & Mary's new Music Arts Center on Jamestown Road, and you'll see a shining glass room filled with historic keyboards. The latest addition to the Historic Keyboard Room is a nearly 150-year-old Lindeman Cycloid piano, a gift from Crissy Hawtho
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ACLU-Va.: Unaccompanied Minors Released to Sponsor After Almost a Year of Being Illegally Detained in a Virginia Facility
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 11 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Unaccompanied minors released to sponsor after almost a year of being illegally detained in a Virginia facility
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Today, after being unlawfully detained for almost a year in a Virginia facility, two immigrant children were finally released to the care of a sponsor following a federal lawsuit that the ACLU of Virginia filed against the U.S. Dep
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AFP-MO Issues Two More Endorsements for State House Races
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-MO Issues Two More Endorsements for State House Races
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Jefferson City, MO - Americans for Prosperity-Missouri (AFP-MO) officially endorsed Jonathan Russell and Justin Barnhart for the Missouri House of Representatives Wednesday, throwing the full weight of its support behind their candidacies ahead of primary day in August.
AFP-MO State Director Gary Hollis issued
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AFP-SC Applauds State Legislature's Conference Committee for Moving H. 3021 Forward
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-SC Applauds State Legislature's Conference Committee for Moving H. 3021 Forward
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COLUMBIA, SC - Today, the South Carolina Legislature's conference committee came to an agreement on the Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act (H. 3021). Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) has been a strong champion of this bill and held a press conference in January with s
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AFP-SC Congratulates Endorsed Candidates for Primary Night Wins
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-SC Congratulates Endorsed Candidates for Primary Night Wins
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COLUMBIA, SC - Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) congratulates Speaker Murrell Smith (HD-67), Assistant Majority Leader Brandon Newton (HD-45), Rep. Phillip Bowers (HD-03), Rep. Blake Sanders (HD-09), Rep. Travis Moore (HD-96), Rep. Randy Ligon (HD-43), Rep. Tim McGinnis (HD-56), Rep. Carla
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AG Brown joins challenge to federal administration's culture war on contractors
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 10 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown joins challenge to federal administration's culture war on contractors
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Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition with 19 other attorneys general in suing the federal administration over the addition of new contract terms that-in the name of purging any "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) initiatives-impose unclear and confusing requirements on state
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AG Campbell Challenges Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates On Federal Contractors
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 10 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Challenges Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates On Federal Contractors
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Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting -
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Amendment to Wildfire Prevention Act Undermines Forest Management, Leaves Wildlife Habitat Vulnerable
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 10 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release:
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Amendment to Wildfire Prevention Act Undermines Forest Management, Leaves Wildlife Habitat Vulnerable
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DENVER -Senator Mike Lee's (R-Utah) amendment to repeal the Roadless Rule in the Wildfire Prevention Act undermines a bill to improve forest management, which may have garnered bipartisan support in the Senate. Repealing the Roadless Rule threatens important wi
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America First Legal Issues Letter to Justice, Education Depts.
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSletter) -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, issued the following letter to the departments of Justice and Education:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 5, 2026
The Honorable Harmeet Dhillon
Assistant Attorney General
U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Rights Division
950 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20530
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Mr. Frank E. Miller Jr.
Director, Chief Privacy Officer
U.S. Department of Education
Student Privacy Policy Office
400 Mar
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Americans for Prosperity Issues Letter to House Speaker Johnson, Senate Minority Leader Thune
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 11 (TNSletter) -- Americans for Prosperity issued the following letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, and Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota:
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Here is the text of the letter:
April 29, 2026
The Honorable Mike Johnson
Speaker
United States House of Representatives
H-232, The Capitol
Washington, D.C. 20515
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The Honorable John Thune
Majority Leader
United States Senate
S-230, The Capitol
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Speaker J
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Americans for Prosperity Responds to Passage of Rhode Island's FY27 State Budget
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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Americans for Prosperity Responds to Passage of Rhode Island's FY27 State Budget
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Providence, Rhode Island - Americans for Prosperity (AFP) responded to the passage of the state budget by the Rhode Island General Assembly.
AFP Northeast Region Director Ross Connolly said:
"Rhode Island families are tired of limited health care options, long wait times to see a docto
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As Inflation Surges, Republicans in Congress Are Looking the Other Way
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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As Inflation Surges, Republicans in Congress Are Looking the Other Way
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Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), who serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and as Senior House Democrat on Congress' Joint Economic Committee, today released the following statement after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)' Consumer Price Index report showed inflation rising 4.2 percent over the past year and 0.5 perce
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Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back Against Trump Administration's Continued Efforts to Intimidate Providers of Medically Necessary Care for Minors
SACRAMENTO, California, June 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back Against Trump Administration's Continued Efforts to Intimidate Providers of Medically Necessary Care for Minors
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief opposing the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ)'s attempt to obtain personal health information abou
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful, Confusing New Requirements for Federal Contractors
SACRAMENTO, California, June 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful, Confusing New Requirements for Federal Contractors
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that -in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) -impose uncle
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Attorney General Clark Brings a Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 10 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Brings a Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
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Coalition of 20 Attorneys General Join Multistate Effort
Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, eq
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Attorney General Phil Weiser joins lawsuit challenging unlawful Trump mandates on federal contractors
DENVER, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser joins lawsuit challenging unlawful Trump mandates on federal contractors
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June 10, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" from federal contracting - imp
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL TRUMP ADMINISTRATION MANDATES ON FEDERAL CONTRACTORS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL TRUMP ADMINISTRATION MANDATES ON FEDERAL CONTRACTORS
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity and inclusion" from federal contracting -
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Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
SALEM, Oregon, June 10 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 19 other attorneys general today sued the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impose unclear an
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Attorney General Tong Joins Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Joins Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
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Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impo
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Blumenthal Demands Answers From Burgum After National Park Service Rubberstamps Trump Construction Projects, Enables Blatant Corruption
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal Demands Answers From Burgum After National Park Service Rubberstamps Trump Construction Projects, Enables Blatant Corruption
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[WASHINGTON, DC] -U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), yesterday demanded answers from Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Acting Director of the National Park Ser
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Cambria Hotel in O'Fallon Completes Modular Set in 8 Days, Showcasing the Speed, Cost Savings and Quality of Offsite Hospitality Construction
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 10 -- The Modular Building Institute issued the following news release:
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Cambria Hotel in O'Fallon Completes Modular Set in 8 Days, Showcasing the Speed, Cost Savings and Quality of Offsite Hospitality Construction
Construction of the new Cambria Hotel O'Fallon reached a major milestone last week as the project team completed setting the hotel's guest room modules in just 8 days. From podium to three stories in a matter of days, the 112-key upscale hotel d
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Cardwell Mountain State Archaeological Park Now Protects Region's Heritage
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 10 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news:
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Cardwell Mountain State Archaeological Park Now Protects Region's Heritage
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Warren County, Tennessee-Perched atop the rolling valleys of Warren County, Tennessee, Cardwell Mountain is one of the most important intact portions of the Cumberland Plateau. After years of work by partnering organizations, this layered capsule of human history has now been dedicated as Cardwell Mountain
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Rob Wittman Fakes Phone Call to Avoid Answering for Plan to Cut Social Security
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Rob Wittman Fakes Phone Call to Avoid Answering for Plan to Cut Social Security
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Wittman refuses to answer questions about his party bosses' reported plans to slash Social Security
Vulnerable Congressman Rob Wittman just got caught in 4K.
When asked yesterday about his D.C. party bosses' reported plan to cut Social Security, Wittman "was caught red-handed" p
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Chairman Latta Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Energy Hearing on Nuclear Energy Licensing Reform
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following opening statement on June 9, 2026, at a hearing on nuclear licensing reform:
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Chairman Latta Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Energy Hearing on Nuclear Energy Licensing Reform
Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing to discuss efficient nuclear licensin
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Class of 2026: Dentistry Grads Land Residencies at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Class of 2026: New dentistry grads land residencies at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU
Benjamin Bloom and Blake Carroll are excited to continue their clinical journeys at VCU while serving children and their families.
By Mackenzie Meleski, School of Dentistry
Up on the top floor of the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU's Children's Pavilion, the pediatric dental clinic buzzes with ch
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College Presidents, Higher Education Leaders Convene on Capitol Hill to Urge Action for Dreamers Ahead of DACA Anniversary
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 10 -- TheDream.US, a college and career success program for immigrant youth, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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College Presidents, Higher Education Leaders Convene on Capitol Hill to Urge Action for Dreamers Ahead of DACA Anniversary
TheDream.US hosts a discussion with higher ed leaders and Senator Dick Durbin on impacts of DACA delays, immigration uncertainty, and workforce challenges
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TheDream.US and the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Educ
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Consumer Action for a Strong Economy Issues Commentary to The Hill: The Data Brokers Congress Forgot to Regulate
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 11 -- Consumer Action for a Strong Economy issued the following excerpts of a commentary on June 10, 2026, to The Hill:
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CASE Op-Ed in The Hill: The Data Brokers Congress Forgot to Regulate
For decades, Congress has tried and failed to give Americans control over their own personal data: the right to see it, correct it, and delete it at will. This inaction has left Americans with no recourse against misuse of their own data, while the data broker industry quietl
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Defense Primer - Arlington National Cemetery Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11362) by research librarian Clayton M. Levy.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) is a military cemetery administered by the Office of Army Cemeteries. Located in Arlington County, Virginia, the cemetery was created in 1864 during the Civil War from 200 acres of plantation land that once belonged to George Wash
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Early pioneer in pattern recognition and engineering education, former Dean Edward Parrish has died
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 10 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Early pioneer in pattern recognition and engineering education, former Dean Edward Parrish has died
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Edward A. Parrish, Jr., Centennial Professor and former Dean of Vanderbilt's School of Engineering, of Charlottesville, Virginia, died May 28, 2026. He was 89.
Parrish's influential work in developing real time operating systems for microprocessor-based systems was distributed and
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FCC Orders Texas Radio Station Licensee to Pay Delinquent Fees or Face Revocation
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Federal Communications Commission Media Bureau has issued an order to pay or show cause (Docket No. DA 26-575) against Luis E. Giraldo, the licensee of radio station KPZX(FM) in Paducah, Texas. The federal agency initiated the proceeding to revoke the broadcast license due to a failure to pay delinquent regulatory fees, interest, administrative costs, and penalties.
Under section 9 of the Communications Act of 1934 and section 1.1151 of the Commission rules, the agenc
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Federal Register: Federal Highway Administration Issues Information Collection Notice on Emergency Relief Funding Applications
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following information collection:
The FHWA has forwarded the information collection request described in this notice to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to reinstate a previously approved information collection. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
We published a Federal Register N
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Forbes Names Two Hunton Partners Among 2026 America's Top Women Lawyers
DALLAS, Texas, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Forbes Names Two Hunton Partners Among 2026 America's Top Women Lawyers
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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that Los Angeles office managing partner Ann Marie Mortimer and New York office managing partner Lisa J. Sotto have been recognized by Forbes among its inaugural list of America's Top Women Lawyers. The list of 200 attorneys from across the country "spotli
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Ga. Gov. Kemp: Rideout Arsenal Bringing $22M, 120 New Jobs to Thomas Co.
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Gov. Kemp: Rideout Arsenal Bringing $22M, 120 New Jobs to Thomas Co.
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Rideout Arsenal, a firearms designer and manufacturer, is investing $22 million in a new manufacturing facility in Thomasville, creating 120 new jobs over the next several years.
"Georgia attracts job creators from all over the country and world because we work wit
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Hearing Wrap Up: USPS Needs Reform to Stay Financially Afloat
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
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Hearing Wrap Up: USPS Needs Reform to Stay Financially Afloat
Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing with the Commissioners of the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) to build on the Subcommittee's broader work examining the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) ongoing financial challenges and identifying ways to impr
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House Education & Workforce Ranking Member Scott Statement on the Nation's Report Card
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on June 10, 2026:
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Ranking Member Scott Statement on the Nation's Report Card
House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) released the results of the 2025 Long Term Trends (LTT) National Assessment of Educatio
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ICYMI: Sen. Sheehy - Soft-on-crime Judges Need Consequences, JAIL Act Delivers
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Montana, posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: SENATOR TIM SHEEHY: Soft-on-crime judges need consequences. The JAIL Act delivers
Senator Tim Sheehy penned an opinion piece for FOX News highlighting the JAIL Act, a bill that would eliminate judicial immunity for federal and state judges whose leniency towards repeat offenders leads to new violent crimes.
In case you missed it...
SENATOR TIM SHEEHY: Soft-on-crime judges need consequences. The
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Iowa Becomes 25th State to Establish Office of Outdoor Recreation, Signaling Major Win for RV Industry
HERNDON, Virginia, June 10 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news:
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Iowa Becomes 25th State to Establish Office of Outdoor Recreation, Signaling Major Win for RV Industry
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In a milestone move for the outdoor economy, Iowa has officially become the 25th state to establish a dedicated Office of Outdoor Recreation (OREC). The announcement, celebrated by Governor Kim Reynolds at Lake Ahquabi State Park on Monday, June 8, marks a crucial halfway
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June staff recognition for dedicated years of service
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 10 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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June staff recognition for dedicated years of service
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This monthly feature celebrates Purdue staff members in West Lafayette and Indianapolis who have dedicated 10 or more years of service to the university. These individuals are the backbone of Purdue's reputation as a top-tier, globally recognized institution. Their unwavering commitment and expertise drive the excellence that defines Purdue.
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Kaine, Hayes Introduce Legislation to Provide Mentorship, Training to New Teachers
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine, Hayes Introduce Legislation to Provide Mentorship, Training to New Teachers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes (D-CT-05) introduced the Beginning Educator Mentorship and Retention Act, legislation that would provide funding for school districts to enhance a
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Kaine, Murray, and Warnock Lead Colleagues in Pressing Administration on Threats to Americans from Ebola and Hantavirus Due to Trump's Foreign Aid Cuts and WHO Withdrawal
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine, Murray, and Warnock Lead Colleagues in Pressing Administration on Threats to Americans from Ebola and Hantavirus Due to Trump's Foreign Aid Cuts and WHO Withdrawal
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Patty Murray (D-WA), and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) led their colleagues in pressing the Trump-Vance Administration on the impacts that foreign aid cuts and the United States'
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Kaine, Van Hollen, And Merkley Introduce Bill to Strengthen State Department Workforce
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine, Van Hollen, And Merkley Introduce Bill to Strengthen State Department Workforce
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced the State Department Integrity and Transparency Act, legislation to strengthen the State Department workforce and ensure senior State Department o
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KU Law students make 2026 honor roll for pro bono service
LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 10 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU Law students make 2026 honor roll for pro bono service
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LAWRENCE - Sixty-two University of Kansas School of Law students provided more than 2,300 hours of free legal services during the 2025-2026 academic year.
The students' services included preparing tax returns for low-income residents, representing parties in the KU Court of Parking Appeals and volunteering for the courts, the Douglas County Lega
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KU researcher's work contributes to data transmission link from Artemis II mission
LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 10 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU researcher's work contributes to data transmission link from Artemis II mission
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LAWRENCE -The Artemis II Mission marked the farthest humans have traveled from Earth and could pave the way for future crewed lunar missions and deep space travel.
As humanity ventures into deep space, the need for highly reliable data transmission links over long distances becomes critical.
Through the work of Univers
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Littler's Semi-Annual 2026 Rates Update for Minimum Wage, Tips, and Exempt Pay Increases
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 11 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Littler's Semi-Annual 2026 Rates Update for Minimum Wage, Tips, and Exempt Pay Increases (and Other Developments)
At a Glance
* Highlights notable rate-related developments in the first half of 2026
* Identifies minimum wage rate increases for non-exempt (including tipped) employees on July 1, 2026
* Lists increases to exempt employee pay resulting from minimum wage increases on July 1, 2026
By Seb
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Marking Virginia Agriculture Week, Governor Spanberger Signs Bipartisan Bill to Create First-Ever Farm & Forest Prosperity Plan
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 10 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Marking Virginia Agriculture Week, Governor Spanberger Signs Bipartisan Bill to Create First-Ever Farm & Forest Prosperity Plan
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SURRY, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday signed a series of bipartisan bills to support Virginia's agriculture and forestry industries -including flagship legislation creating the Commonwealth's first-ever Farm & Forest Prosperity Plan.
The legisl
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McGuireWoods Advises Chinook Investment Partners on Growth Investment in PractiVet
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 8 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McGuireWoods Advises Chinook Investment Partners on Growth Investment in PractiVet
McGuireWoods advised Chinook Investment Partners, a Colorado-based equity capital partner led by co-founders and managing partners Michael King and Ronan McIntosh, on its growth investment in PractiVet, a leading branded supplier of veterinary infusion devices and IV consumables serving the animal health ecosystem a
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McGuireWoods' Charles Scheer Named Legal Aid Chicago Volunteer of the Year
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 8 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McGuireWoods' Charles Scheer Named Legal Aid Chicago Volunteer of the Year
McGuireWoods counsel Charles Scheer has been honored as the Volunteer of the Year by Legal Aid Chicago. Scheer will be recognized at the organization's annual luncheon on June 11, 2026.
Scheer donates his time to Legal Aid Chicago's Criminal Records Relief Project, which helps clients pursue expungement and sealing of reco
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McGuireWoods' Garen Marshall Recognized Again on Lawdragon's "Next Generation" List
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 11 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McGuireWoods' Garen Marshall Recognized Again on Lawdragon's "Next Generation" List
McGuireWoods partner Garen Marshall has been selected for inclusion in "The 2026 Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation," which recognizes emerging leaders shaping the future of the legal profession. Selections were based on nominations, independent research, and peer recommendations. It is the second consecutive y
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Md. A.G. Brown Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from feder
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Meals on Wheels America and NANASP Issue Joint Statement on House Appropriations Committee FY27 LHHS Bill
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 11 -- Meals On Wheels America issued the following joint statement with the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Service Programs:
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Meals on Wheels America and NANASP Issue Joint Statement on House Appropriations Committee FY27 LHHS Bill
Meals on Wheels America and NANASP Commend House LHHS Appropriations Subcommittee and House Appropriations Committee Leadership for Slight Increase in Funding for the OAA Nutrition Program in FY27 Bill, and Note That Much
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Modernizing care: How ambient listening supports providers and patients
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 10 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news:
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Modernizing care: How ambient listening supports providers and patients
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A new tool within MHS GENESIS is helping providers at Kenner Army Health Clinic spend less time documenting appointments and more time focused on patient care.
Known as Ambient Listening, the technology captures conversations during face-to-face visits and automatically documents relevant information in the patient's medical
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Murray, Kaine, Colleagues Sound Alarm on Decimation of American Public Health Infrastructure, Demand Serious Solutions to Major Public Health Threats as Ebola Epidemic Worsens
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Murray, Kaine, Colleagues Sound Alarm on Decimation of American Public Health Infrastructure, Demand Serious Solutions to Major Public Health Threats as Ebola Epidemic Worsens
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), led their colleagues in sending a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., calling on him to rev
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Mandates on Federal Contractors
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Mandates on Federal Contractors
Federal Demands Complicate State Contracting Requirements in Latest Ideological Fight Against Diversity
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over the addition of new terms to federal contra
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National Alliance for Care at Home Responds to GAO Report Regarding Medicare Hospice Payment
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 10 (TNSrep) -- The National Alliance for Care at Home issued the following news release:
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National Alliance for Care at Home Responds to GAO Report Regarding Medicare Hospice Payment
The National Alliance for Care at Home responded to a report from the Government Accountability Office (https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-26-107585) recommending that Congress consider directing the Department of Health and Human Services to restructure the Medicare hospice payment
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New AI Data Center Framework for Design, Development, and Operations Published by Leading Standards Experts
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 11 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association issued the following news release:
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New AI Data Center Framework for Design, Development, and Operations Published by Leading Standards Experts
NEMA, ASHRAE and PNNL Join Forces To Establish an Authoritative Framework To Equip Data Center Project Developers and Facility Managers With Resources Needed To Advance Safe, Reliable, and Resilient Data Centers
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The National Ele
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New Study Links Starving Chesapeake Bay Osprey to Menhaden Woes
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 10 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release:
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New Study Links Starving Chesapeake Bay Osprey to Menhaden Woes
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Report Adds Urgency for Pausing Menhaden Reduction Fishery in the Bay
A new peer-reviewed study links unprecedented levels of starving osprey chicks in the Chesapeake Bay to concerns around menhaden, a nutrient-packed fish that is a key food source for osprey and many other species.
While several factors influence osprey
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Nexstar Media Foundation Announces Honorees for Day Ten of "30 Days of Giving" Initiative
IRVING, Texas, June 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release:
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Nexstar Media Foundation Announces Honorees for Day Ten of "30 Days of Giving" Initiative
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Veteran Overland Foundation and the Mary Stowe Boyd Robotic Pets for Veterans Program Named as Recipients of $5,000 Grants
Irving, TX (June 10, 2026) - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that the Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation is
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NMCSD cuts ribbon on New Patient Advocacy and Resource Center, elevates beneficiary experience
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 9 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news:
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NMCSD cuts ribbon on New Patient Advocacy and Resource Center, elevates beneficiary experience
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Naval Medical Center San Diego celebrated the grand opening of its newly established Patient Advocacy and Resource Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on 9 June, marking a significant milestone in how the command supports its beneficiaries.
The new facility serves as the central hub for NMCSD's patien
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Nothing Pro-Worker About the Faster Labor Contracts Act, AFP Urges the Senate to Vote NO
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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Nothing Pro-Worker About the Faster Labor Contracts Act, AFP Urges the Senate to Vote NO
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Americans for Prosperity strongly opposes the passage of the Faster Labor Contracts Act, legislation that expands federal control over private-sector labor negotiations and undermines the ability of workers and employers to reach voluntary agreements.
This legis
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On Track to Success: Forestville Students Shine in Global Problem-Solving Competition
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 10 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news:
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On Track to Success: Forestville Students Shine in Global Problem-Solving Competition
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Just as the 2025-26 school year nears its conclusion, Forestville Elementary School is celebrating a major accomplishment. The school earned third place in a global competition that challenged students to solve technical problems in creative ways.
The team, which included seven Forestville fourth grade stud
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President Trump Again Modifies Section 232 Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum, Copper
HERNDON, Virginia, June 10 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news:
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President Trump Again Modifies Section 232 Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum, Copper
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On Monday, June 1, 2026, President Trump signed a Proclamation modifying Section 232 measures on steel, aluminum, and copper tariffs, effective 12:01 AM ET on Monday, June 8, 2026.
Key Updates from the Presidential Proclamation:
Starting June 8, 2026, certain agricultural equipment, mobile in
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President Trump Executive Order Imposes Stricter Requirements on Importers
HERNDON, Virginia, June 10 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news:
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President Trump Executive Order Imposes Stricter Requirements on Importers
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On June 3, 2026, President Trump issued an Executive Order aimed at strengthening U.S. customs enforcement by imposing stricter requirements on all importers of record.
The Order directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to strengthen requirement
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Pro Wrestler and San Diego Native Brie Garcia Slams SeaWorld in New Campaign for PETA
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 11 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
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Pro Wrestler and San Diego Native Brie Garcia Slams SeaWorld in New Campaign for PETA
San Diego - Fall in, Bella Army! Ahead of the busy summer tourist season, professional wrestler and San Diego-native Brie Garcia (aka Brie Bella) is stepping into the ring for orcas, dolphins and other marine animals in a new campaign for PETA that spotlights the suffering these thinking, feelin
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PRSA National Gives Nod to Employee Rewards and Recognition Program
NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, June 11 -- The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility Jefferson Lab issued the following news release:
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PRSA National Gives Nod to Employee Rewards and Recognition Program
The Public Relations Society of America awards an Anvil Award of Excellence to Jefferson Lab's Communications and Human Resources teams for internal communications effort
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At the heart of every great workplace are the employees that make it that way. Now, a program to ensure that empl
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Ranking Member Scott Champions Bill to Ensure Unions Reach First Contracts
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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Ranking Member Scott Champions Bill to Ensure Unions Reach First Contracts
Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, House Committee on Education and Workforce, led support for to H.R. 5408, the Faster Labor Contracts Act.
Here is a transcript of his remarks:
"Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 5408, the Fas
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Rep. Beyer, Sen. Markey Reintroduce AI Environmental Impacts Act
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Beyer, Sen. Markey Reintroduce AI Environmental Impacts Act
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Representative Don Beyer (VA-08), co-chair of the House Artificial Intelligence Caucus, and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, today reintroduced the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Environmental Impacts Act of 2026. The legislation would require artificial intelligence (AI) da
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Rep. John McGuire joins Virginia Republican Delegation urging Agricultural Industry Disaster Designation
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Rep. John McGuire joins Virginia Republican Delegation urging Agricultural Industry Disaster Designation
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Representative John McGuire joined his colleagues in the Virginia Republican Delegation in a letter of support requesting a Disaster Designation for the Agricultural Industry, following severe freezes that damaged crops and left farmers struggling.
Rep. McGuire is joined by
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Rep. McGuire celebrates the passage of the Secure America Act
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Rep. McGuire celebrates the passage of the Secure America Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Following the passage of S.2- Secure America Act, Rep. John McGuire issued the following statement.
" The Secure America Act reinforces Republicans' commitment to protecting American citizens and keeping crime out of our country," said Rep. John McGuire (VA-05). "Funding Border Security and ICE is crucial to keeping
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RILA Disappointed with Preliminary Approval of Visa and Mastercard Swipe Fee Settlement
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 10 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release:
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RILA Disappointed with Preliminary Approval of Visa and Mastercard Swipe Fee Settlement
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The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York granted preliminary approval of the proposed Visa and Mastercard settlement in the long-running Payment Card Interchange Fee an
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SNMMI Announces Mars Shot Research Fund Award Winners
RESTON, Virginia, June 10 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release:
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SNMMI Announces Mars Shot Research Fund Award Winners
More than $500,000 Granted for Infection and Inflammation Research
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The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) is pleased to announce the recipients of five Drs. Jane & Abass Alavi Mars Shot Research Awards from SNMMI's 2026 Mars Shot Fund. With a focus on advancing imaging r
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SwRI's James Dante named Association for Materials Protection and Performance Fellow
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 10 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release:
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SwRI's James Dante named Association for Materials Protection and Performance Fellow
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June 10, 2026 -SwRI's James Dante has been named a Fellow of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) in recognition of his outstanding and significant contributions of academic, mentoring, technical, and policy efforts in the field of materials protection and per
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Tax Partner Marc Nickel Returns to McGuireWoods, Bolstering Firm's Renewable Energy Capabilities
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 8 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Tax Partner Marc Nickel Returns to McGuireWoods, Bolstering Firm's Renewable Energy Capabilities
San Francisco Addition Continues Firm's West Coast Expansion
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McGuireWoods continues expanding its tax advisory capabilities for energy clients with the return of Marc Nickel, who rejoins the firm as a partner in San Francisco. He brings nearly two decades of in-house and private practice experience
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TEDCO Requests Proposals for the Back-Office-in-a-Box Services in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and D.C. Initiative
COLUMBIA, Maryland, June 11 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release:
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TEDCO Requests Proposals for the Back-Office-in-a-Box Services in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and D.C. Initiative
The Back-Office-in-a-Box is an initiative under TEDCO's Business Resource Information, Development & Guidance Ecosystem (BRIDGE) Program
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TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, will be releasing a request for proposals (RFP) on June 15,
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U.S. House Appropriations Committee Proposes Zero Funding for Local Public Television Stations' Educational Content and Services
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 10 [Category: Media] -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release:
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U.S. House Appropriations Committee Proposes Zero Funding for Local Public Television Stations' Educational Content and Services
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 10, 2026 - Kate Riley, President and CEO of America's Public Television Stations, made the following statement on the House Appropriations Committee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agenc
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University of Maryland Baltimore: America The Beautiful - How Interracial Couples Thrive in a Divided Country
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news:
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America The Beautiful: How Interracial Couples Thrive in a Divided Country
Charles Schelle
During America's 250 years, love seems to have conquered all, but relationships and democracy both require work to be everlasting, especially for interracial and interethnic couples.
The intersection of American culture and these marriages are at a center of a new book authored by University o
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USTR Announces Proposed Section 301 Tariffs on 60 Countries
HERNDON, Virginia, June 10 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news:
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USTR Announces Proposed Section 301 Tariffs on 60 Countries
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On June 2, 2026, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) determined that 60 countries have failed to adequately prohibit and enforce restrictions on the importation of goods produced with forced labor. Under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, USTR found that these practices are unreasonable and place a bur
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UVA Tests Program to Reduce Families' Sugary Drink Consumption
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 9 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release:
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UVA Tests Program to Reduce Families' Sugary Drink Consumption
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University of Virginia researchers are testing a digital program designed to help rural families across Appalachia and the South reduce their consumption of sugary drinks.
Backed by a $669,251 grant from the National Cancer Institute, the team from the UVA School of Medicine and UVA School of Education and Human Develop
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Va. A.G. Jones Joins Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 Racing to End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 11 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 Racing to End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships
Attorney General Jay Jones 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 produc
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Venable Once Again Recognized Among the DC Metro Region's Top 25 Corporate Philanthropists
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Venable Once Again Recognized Among the DC Metro Region's Top 25 Corporate Philanthropists
Venable LLP is pleased to announce that it has been honored by the Washington Business Journal at the2026 Corporate Philanthropy Awards for charitable giving in the greater Washington area among large companies. The Washington Business Journal recognized 55 companies across large, mid-sized, and small categories for thei
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Virginia Delegation Invites Virginians to Submit Photos for a Congressional Time Capsule Celebrating America 250
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Virginia Delegation Invites Virginians to Submit Photos for a Congressional Time Capsule Celebrating America 250
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Submitted Photographs Will Be Considered for the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule
Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) joined the Virginia congressional delegation in inviting individuals across the Commonwealth to submit photographs to be considered fo
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Virginia Tech: Research Suggests Dark Matter Clusters Around Black Holes
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 11 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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New research suggests dark matter clusters around black holes
By Kelly Izlar
We may not know what dark matter is, but we keep getting whiffs of it.
"We are reaching a point where the observational evidence for dark matter is simply undeniable," said Mayank Sharma, a Virginia Tech graduate student in physics.
Each new discovery teaches us more about the invisible substance that far outweighs all visibl
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Warner, Kaine Applaud $1 Million Federal Grant For New Housing As Part of St. Paul's Redevelopment Project
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner, Kaine Applaud $1 Million Federal Grant For New Housing As Part of St. Paul's Redevelopment Project
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $1,000,000 in federal funding for three new mixed-income and mixed-use communities in St. Paul's Redevelopment Project in Norfolk. Specifically, this funding is awarded to the Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Aut
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Wittman Congratulates Congressional Gold Medal Award Recipient
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Wittman Congratulates Congressional Gold Medal Award Recipient
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) met with a winner of the 2026 Congressional Gold Medal Award, Sanaya Bothra. Ms. Bothra is a student from Glen Allen.
"It was my privilege to meet and congratulate Sanaya Bothra on her outstanding achievement," said Rep. Wittman. "Ms. Bothra spent over four hundred hours
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