Monday - July 13, 2026

News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors

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AFP-NM Joins Grassroots Activists to Defeat Albuquerque Tax Hike Proposal
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NM Joins Grassroots Activists to Defeat Albuquerque Tax Hike Proposal * ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Against expectations and despite predictions that the measure would pass, last night the Albuquerque City Council voted 5-4 to reject a proposal that would have placed a gross receipts tax increase on the November ballot. Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) activists we  more
After surviving stage 4 tongue cancer, CNU professor finds new calling in nursing
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * After surviving stage 4 tongue cancer, CNU professor finds new calling in nursing * For most people, a dental cleaning is a routine appointment. The hygienist and dentist examine the teeth, gums, tongue, and mouth, looking for anything unusual before sending patients on their way. In the fall of 2024, that routine exam became life-changing for William "Dave" Knight of Newport News. W  more
AG Nessel Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
LANSING, Michigan, June 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and eligibility protections in the upcoming Farm Bill and reject efforts to reduce food assistan  more
Air University expands Agile PME opportunities across the Total Force
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 15 -- Air University posted the following news: * * * Air University expands Agile PME opportunities across the Total Force * Air University expanded its Agile professional military education effort during fiscal year 2026, delivering developmental education opportunities to 315 officers across five locations while allowing participants to remain connected to their units and mission requirements. The effort included four cohorts representing more than 40 career fi  more
An Overarching Vanity Exercise: Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief to Halt Trump Administration's Washington D.C. Arch
SACRAMENTO, California, June 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * An Overarching Vanity Exercise: Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief to Halt Trump Administration's Washington D.C. Arch * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Lemmon v. Trump, which challenges the Trump Administration's plans to construct a monumental arch in the District of Columbia without o  more
Attorney General Bonta Continues to Challenge Trump Administration's Campaign to Deny Minors Access to Medically Necessary Care
SACRAMENTO, California, June 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Continues to Challenge Trump Administration's Campaign to Deny Minors Access to Medically Necessary Care * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ)'s attempt to obtain personal health information about adolescents who have rec  more
Biotech Entrepreneur Joins UVA Manning Institute as Chief Strategy and Business Officer
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 16 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Biotech Entrepreneur Joins UVA Manning Institute as Chief Strategy and Business Officer * Brian R. Wamhoff, PhD, a biotech entrepreneur, drug discovery innovator and longtime member of the University of Virginia community, has been named the inaugural Chief Strategy and Business Officer (CSBO) of the University of Virginia's Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology. He is t  more
Bringing the First Northeast Regional Airo Trainset to Life
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Bringing the First Northeast Regional Airo Trainset to Life * The Airo journey continues...and this time, you can hear directly from the team behind it. Following last month's first Northeast Regional departure from Siemens' Sacramento facility for testing, we're going deeper at what makes these trainsets so important for our customers and the future of rail. From thoughtful design and engi  more
Catherine P. Bradshaw Named Dean of Johns Hopkins School of Education
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 17 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Catherine P. Bradshaw named dean of Johns Hopkins School of Education Nationally recognized scholar of school safety, bullying prevention, and student mental health returns to Johns Hopkins to lead one of the nation's top education schools - Catherine P. Bradshaw--a distinguished administrator, experienced leader of intervention programs, and nationally recognized researcher on youth violence preventio  more
Department of Energy Facility to Accelerate Virginia Tech Research, Impact
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * New Department of Energy facility to accelerate Virginia Tech research, impact Jefferson Lab's future High Performance Data Facility in Newport News will provide an opportunity for faculty and student researchers to work with real-world data in support of the Department of Energy's mission. By Travis Williams The groundbreaking for a new center at one of the nation's leading nuclear physics research laboratorie  more
DOT FAA Proposes Expansion of Class E Airspace in Virginia
WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has proposed amendments to Class E airspace to accommodate instrument flight operations tied to updated approach procedures at Bridgewater Air Park, Virginia. The proposal would expand a portion of controlled airspace northwest of the airport and revise the facility's geographic coordinates in federal airspace records. According to the FAA, the action is needed to support Instrument Flight Rules  more
DXC Expands Relationship with Norske Skog to Modernize Network and Technology Operations
ASHBURN, Virginia, June 16 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * DXC Expands Relationship with Norske Skog to Modernize Network and Technology Operations * Multi-year partnership delivers a modern, secure network solution while broadening DXC's role across Norske Skog's technology environment *** Original text here: https://dxc.com/newsroom/06162026-dxc-expands-relationship-with-norske-sko  more
Eddie Gill Honored with Young Leader Award
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 16 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Eddie Gill Honored with Young Leader Award * RESTON, Va. -Eddie Gill of Indiana has received the National Wildlife Federation's Young Leader Award in recognition of his leadership in conservation, environmental education, and expanding access to the outdoors for underserved communities across Central Indiana. "Eddie isn't just talking about the future of conser  more
Experienced Banking Professional Joins Pinnacle Financial Partners
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 17 -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, issued the following news release: * * * Experienced banking professional joins Pinnacle Financial Partners Mobile area team expands as firm grows in coastal Alabama - MOBILE, Ala. -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus, has named Chad Newton as senior vice president and office leader for the Daphn  more
FDA Office of Inspections & Investigations Issues Warning Letter to MGR Produce
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to MGR Produce LLC from its Office of Inspections and Investigations: * * * Recipient: Mosiel G. Rodriguez, Owner, M G R Produce LLC, 2615 Airline Dr Houston, TX 77009-1119, United States, mgrproducellc@gmail.com, Issuing Office: Office of Inspections and Investigations, United States WARNING LETTER Re: CMS # 730040 Dear Mr. Mosiel Rodriguez: On 04/28/20  more
Food Service Safety and Inspection Service Employees Face Relocation Decision Deadline
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Food Service Safety and Inspection Service Employees Face Relocation Decision Deadline * Back in April, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will relocate at least 200 DC-based employees within the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to regional offices in Colorado, Iowa, and Georgia.  more
From Accelerated Scholar to Strategic Storyteller: Class of 2026's Youngest Graduate Vashti Smith Steps Into Her Next Chapter at Clemson
HAMPTON, Virginia, June 16 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * From Accelerated Scholar to Strategic Storyteller: Class of 2026's Youngest Graduate Vashti Smith Steps Into Her Next Chapter at Clemson * Hampton, Va (June 15, 2026) - By the time most students are settling into their first semester of college, Vashti L. Smith '26 had already crossed a finish line many never reach. Associate's degree in hand at 17. High school completed with a 5.0 GPA. A newsroom portfolio alr  more
From Utica to Washington: Award-Winning Journalist Ryan Nobles Returns Home for SUNY Poly Conversation
ALBANY, New York, June 16 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute posted the following news: * * * From Utica to Washington: Award-Winning Journalist Ryan Nobles Returns Home for SUNY Poly Conversation SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly), sponsored by the SUNY Poly Center for Business and Applied Ethics and in partnership with WKTV NewsChannel 2, will welcome award-winning journalist Ryan Nobles to the Wildcat Field House on Saturday, October 3 at 6:30 p.m. for an event c  more
George Mason launches new MS in quantum science and engineering
FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 15 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason launches new MS in quantum science and engineering * George Mason University has launched a new master of science in quantum science and engineering, the first program of its kind in Virginia and one of only a handful in the United States. Designed to meet growing workforce demand in one of the world's fastest-evolving technology sectors, the program prepares students to apply quantum technolo  more
Geralyn Hoey Honored with National Director of Conservation Partnerships Award
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 16 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Geralyn Hoey Honored with National Director of Conservation Partnerships Award * RESTON, Va. -Geralyn Hoey, director of conservation partnerships for Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Texas, has received the National Wildlife Federation's annual Kent Salazar Director of Conservation Partnerships Award. Hoey is an indispensable   more
Governor Spanberger, Senator Aird, & Delegate Krizek Announce Agreement to Create a Legal Retail Cannabis Market in Virginia
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 16 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger, Senator Aird, & Delegate Krizek Announce Agreement to Create a Legal Retail Cannabis Market in Virginia * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger, Senator Lashrecse Aird, and Delegate Paul Krizek today announced an agreement to create a safe, legal, and well-regulated adult-use retail cannabis market through the budget process -completing a years-long process th  more
Growing Concerns over OPM's New NDA Proposal
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Growing Concerns over OPM's New NDA Proposal * The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) recently introduced a government-wide nondisclosure agreement (NDA) initiative that would require federal employees to acknowledge and comply with existing laws safeguarding nonpublic government information. The proposal could require   more
Hilton Garden Inn Accelerates Expansion in China With Over 2,000 New Rooms Signed
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 17 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Garden Inn Accelerates Expansion in China with Over 2,000 New Rooms Signed * Hilton is scaling Hilton Garden Inn's presence in China with a significant pipeline of over 2,000 new rooms across both major business hubs and emerging leisure destinations. * The latest signings reflect strong owner confidence in the Hilton Garden Inn . Gen A prototype, which has been purpose-built for the China   more
House Education & Workforce Ranking Member Bobby Scott Slams ED for Endangering the Future of Public Education
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on June 16, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Bobby Scott Slams ED for Endangering the Future of Public Education Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the Department of Education (ED) announced it intended to sign additional interagency agreements to transfer the Office of Special Education and Reh  more
House Education & Workforce Ranking Member Scott Condemns ED for Approving Indiana's K-12 Funding Waiver
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on June 16, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Scott Condemns ED for Approving Indiana's K-12 Funding Waiver Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after U.S. Department of Education (ED) Secretary Linda McMahon approved Indiana's request to consolidate some federal aid into a single grant with little to no  more
Institute for Justice: After Miami Gardens Drops Illegal Ban on Food Trucks, Law Firm Urges Aventura to Do the Same
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 17 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * After Miami Gardens Drops Illegal Ban on Food Trucks, Law Firm Urges Aventura to Do the Same Food trucks are cooking again in Miami Gardens. In January, the Institute for Justice (IJ) sent the city a letter explaining that its food truck ban violated Florida law. The letter and corresponding wave of media attention resulted in the city reversing its position and agreeing to l  more
Institute for Justice: Property Owners Ask Georgia Supreme Court to Hear Case Challenging Private Railroad's Land Grab
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 17 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * Property Owners Ask Georgia Supreme Court to Hear Case Challenging Private Railroad's Land Grab ATLANTA--On Monday, a group of property owners in rural Sparta, Georgia filed a petition asking the Georgia Supreme Court to hear their case challenging a private railroad's attempt to take their land using the state's eminent domain power. The property owners, represented by the Inst  more
Jeff Crane Honored with National Wildlife Federation's Lifetime Achievement Award
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 16 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Jeff Crane Honored with National Wildlife Federation's Lifetime Achievement Award * RESTON, Va. -Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation Chief Executive Officer Jeff Crane has received the National Wildlife Federation's Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his decades-long commitment to advancing wildlife conservation, protecting America's hunting and anglin  more
Kaine And Durbin: Senate to Vote Today on Resolution Blocking Dangerous Trump-Vance Rule Obliterating Immigration Appeals Process
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine And Durbin: Senate to Vote Today on Resolution Blocking Dangerous Trump-Vance Rule Obliterating Immigration Appeals Process * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), a former civil rights attorney, and Dick Durbin (D-IL), the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced that the Senate will vote this afternoon on their Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to  more
KERRIGAN IN THE WASHINGTON TIMES: Virginia Should Not Tax Away its Data Center Advantage
WASHINGTON, June 16 [Category: Business] -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release: * * * KERRIGAN IN THE WASHINGTON TIMES: Virginia Should Not Tax Away its Data Center Advantage * "However it is framed, the practical effect would reach far beyond one industry. A tax on digital infrastructure is a tax on everyone, including working families, local governments and small businesses in every corner of Virginia." In a June 15 Washington Times Op-ed, S  more
Littler Issues Commentary: July is the New January - 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 17 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 16, 2026, by knowledge management counsel Carole F. Wilder and shareholders Bruce J. Sarchet and Joy C. Rosenquist: * * * July is the New January - 2026 Each new year, employers in the United States are accustomed to hearing about all the laws that go into effect on January 1. State legislatures across the country, however, are active all year long, and as we have said before, July is the new Ja  more
Locked On Podcast Network Approaches One Billion Listens, Views and Social Engagements
TYSONS, Virginia, June 17 -- TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * Locked On Podcast Network Approaches One Billion Listens, Views and Social Engagements The No. 1 Sports Podcast Network Celebrates a Decade of Growth With 275 Shows Covering Every Major Professional and College Sport Daily - TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that the Locked On Podcast Network is on track to reach one billion li  more
M&T Bank Corporation Elects Jerry Jacobs Jr. to Board of Directors
BUFFALO, New York, June 16 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * M&T Bank Corporation Elects Jerry Jacobs Jr. to Board of Directors * Jerry Jacobs, Jr., chief executive officer, Delaware North, was elected to M&T Bank Corporation's Board of Directors BUFFALO, N.Y., June 16, 2026 \- M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE:MTB) ("M&T") today announced the election of Jerry Jacobs Jr., chief executive officer of Delaware North,   more
Mars accelerates Sustainability progress With All U.S. Operations Now Powered by 100% Renewable Electricity
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 17 (TNSrep) -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * Mars accelerates sustainability progress with all U.S. operations now powered by 100% renewable electricity * Mars now powers all its U.S. operations, including veterinary hospitals, factories and offices, with 100% renewable electricity. * Mars delivered its Science Based Target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHGs, with  more
Md. A.G. Brown Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill Coalition Calls on Senate to Reverse Federal Cuts that Threaten Food Assistance for Millions of Americans - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutriti  more
Mitch Friedman, TJ Brown Honored with National Conservation Partnership Awards
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 16 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Mitch Friedman, TJ Brown Honored with National Conservation Partnership Awards * RESTON, Va. -Mitch Friedman of Conservation Northwest and TJ Brown of the National Wildlife Federation are recipients of the Federation's annual Charlie Shaw Conservation Partnership Award. Friedman and Brown have demonstrated exceptional collaboration between the Federation and its   more
Montana State's Zena Robert awarded doctoral fellowship for Native researchers
BOZEMAN, Montana, June 16 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State's Zena Robert awarded doctoral fellowship for Native researchers * Zena Robert, a Montana State University doctoral student in earth sciences holds a permafrost core sample in an MSU lab Thursday, June 4, 2026 in Bozeman. Robert is a recipient of the 2026-27 Elouise Cobell Dissertation Writing-Year Fellowship. MSU photo by Marcus "Doc" Cravens BOZEMAN -If someone dropped Zena Robert in the w  more
Most Popular Federal Benefits Trends for the Week of June 8th
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Most Popular Federal Benefits Trends for the Week of June 8th * Here's what we've been hearing from NARFE members about their federal benefits recently: 1. Negative Net Annuities * Numerous survivors have reported experiencing a negative net annuity, wherein the surviving spouse's annuity is too small to cover the  more
Most Popular Federal Benefits Trends from the Week of June 8, 2026
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 16 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Most Popular Federal Benefits Trends from the Week of June 8, 2026 * Here's what we've been hearing from NARFE members about their federal benefits recently: 1. Negative Net Annuities * Numerous survivors have reported experiencing a negative net annuity, wherein the surviving spouse's annuity is too small to cove  more
Motto by Hilton Opens First Hotel in Brazil With the Debut of Motto by Hilton Recife Antigo
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 17 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Motto by Hilton Opens First Hotel in Brazil With the Debut of Motto by Hilton Recife Antigo Hilton's newest lifestyle brand in the country offers a clever, connected and local experience at this coastal destination. * Motto by Hilton Recife Antigo marks the debut of Motto by Hilton in Brazil and Hilton's entry into Recife, one of the country's most vibrant cultural destinations. * Motto by Hilton  more
National Legislative Award Presented to Representatives Rudy Yakym, Dina Titus
HERNDON, Virginia, June 16 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * National Legislative Award Presented to Representatives Rudy Yakym, Dina Titus * During the recent RVs Move America Week, the National Legislative Award was presented to Representative Rudy Yakym (R-IN-2) and Representative Dina Titus (D-NV-1). This award recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves in legislative matters regarding the RV industry. Congressman R  more
Novel study defines "vertical marine heatwaves" in Chesapeake Bay, offers classification scheme for coastal resource management
GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, June 16 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * Novel study defines "vertical marine heatwaves" in Chesapeake Bay, offers classification scheme for coastal resource management * A new study out of William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS is redefining how we visualize and track marine heatwaves in estuarine systems Marine heatwaves (MHWs) are events characterized by prolonged warm coastal and ocean conditions with w  more
NSSF Welcomes House Companion SHOT Act Introduction to End Frivolous Public Nuisance Lawsuits
WASHINGTON, June 16 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release: * * * NSSF Welcomes House Companion SHOT Act Introduction to End Frivolous Public Nuisance Lawsuits * NSSF (r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, welcomes the U.S. House of Representatives introduction of H.R. 9298, the Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts (SHOT) Act that would strengthen the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). The legislation, int  more
NY et al. v Trump: Section II of the 'Wind Ban' Memorandum Vacated in its Entirety, Court Orders
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 15 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * NY et al. v Trump: Section II of the 'Wind Ban' Memorandum Vacated in its Entirety, Court Orders * WASHINGTON, D.C. -In a major win for responsible offshore wind energy, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued final judgement and mandate granting the voluntary dismissal submitted by the federal government in NY et al. v. Trump, which challenged the  more
PDI expands access to Rum & Sugar Cane Spirits certificate through partnership with Scottish college
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, June 16 -- The University of Lynchburg posted the following news: * * * PDI expands access to Rum & Sugar Cane Spirits certificate through partnership with Scottish college * The University of Lynchburg's Professional Development Institute has entered into an exclusive partnership with Forth Valley College in Scotland and the Royal Rum Society to expand access to its Certificate in Rum & Sugar Cane Spirits to learners across Europe. According to John A. Zinn III, PDI's  more
Prairie Rivers Network Honored as Affiliate of the Year
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 16 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Prairie Rivers Network Honored as Affiliate of the Year * RESTON, Va. -Prairie Rivers Network has received the National Wildlife Federation's Affiliate of the Year Award to celebrate its leadership in grassroots organizing and advocacy to protect Illinois's rivers and streams, return healthy soils and diverse wildlife to state lands, and transform environmental s  more
Region 1 Conference Wraps Up
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 16 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * Region 1 Conference Wraps Up * From June 9-11, 2026, AAMVA hosted the 2026 Region 1 Conference in Lancaster, PA, ending with the swearing in of the new Region 1 Board of Directors and their president, Colleen Ogilvie (MA). There were 385 registered attendees, including 143 jurisdiction members from 18 jurisdictions. Members a  more
Regional Artists Featured in UMGC Biennial Art Exhibition
ADELPHI, Maryland, June 16 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * Regional Artists Featured in UMGC Biennial Art Exhibition Juried show highlights emerging and established artists - The 6th Biennial Maryland Regional Juried Art Exhibition (BMRE), on display at the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) Arts Program Gallery, features original works by artists from Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Juror Preston Sampson, a national  more
ReMo Homes Expands Los Angeles Manufacturing Capacity to Scale Modular Housing Across California
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 17 -- The Modular Building Institute posted the following news release from its affiliate ReMo Homes: * * * ReMo Homes Expands Los Angeles Manufacturing Capacity to Scale Modular Housing Across California ReMo Homes, a modular home manufacturer focused on high-performance, climate-resilient housing, announced plans to expand into a new manufacturing facility that will significantly increase its ability to deliver energy-efficient homes faster and more affordabl  more
REP. WATSON COLEMAN RELEASES NEW REPORT ADDRESSING CRITICAL ISSUES IN MATERNAL HEALTH
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * REP. WATSON COLEMAN RELEASES NEW REPORT ADDRESSING CRITICAL ISSUES IN MATERNAL HEALTH Report Includes Legislative Agenda in Partnership with the Advisory Coalition on Health Equity - Today, the Advisory Coalition on Health Equity (ACHE), under the leadership of Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), released "Bridging the Gap: Improving Access to Maternal and Repr  more
Ron Suttles Honored with National Conservation Leadership Award
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 16 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Ron Suttles Honored with National Conservation Leadership Award * RESTON, Va. -Founding member of the Conservation Coalition of Oklahoma Ron Suttles has received the National Wildlife Federation's annual Conservation Leadership Award. His career spans more than 50 years of demonstrated leadership in wildlife management, habitat protection, and science-based polic  more
RV Industry Association Presents Awards, Celebrates Excellence During RVs Move America Week
HERNDON, Virginia, June 16 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Industry Association Presents Awards, Celebrates Excellence During RVs Move America Week * Throughout RVs Move America Week 2026, the RV Industry Association recognized several individuals for their outstanding contributions to the advancement of the RV industry. Awards were presented in recognition of exceptional service and achievements in the areas of RV standards, in  more
Scott, Warner, Kaine Press Pentagon on Vacant Resilience Coordinator Positions
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, Warner, Kaine Press Pentagon on Vacant Resilience Coordinator Positions Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), and 14 other Members of Congress sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding answers about delays in implementing the Interagency Regional Coordinator for Resilience (IRCR) Pilot Project. Congressman Scott, Senator   more
Scott, Warner, Kaine Press Pentagon on Vacant Resilience Coordinator Positions
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, Warner, Kaine Press Pentagon on Vacant Resilience Coordinator Positions * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Bobby Scott (VA-03), Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), and 14 other Members of Congress sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding answers about delays in implementing the Interagency Regional Coordinator for Resilience (IRCR) Pilot Project.   more
Sentara Obici Hospital upgrades resting place for founder and his wife
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara Obici Hospital upgrades resting place for founder and his wife * You would have to go a long way to find a hospital where the founder and namesake are both entombed in a wall of the building. Eternal presence was written into the plan when the estate of Amedeo Obici, co-founder of Planter's Peanuts and a wealthy philanthropist, endowed the creation of Louise Obici Memorial Hospit  more
Sue Wilkinson, Joe Wilkinson Honored with Volunteer of the Year Award
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 16 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Sue Wilkinson, Joe Wilkinson Honored with Volunteer of the Year Award * RESTON, Va. -Sue and Joe Wilkinson of the Iowa Wildlife Federation have received the National Wildlife Federation's annual Volunteer of the Year Award in recognition of their decades of leadership, service, and unwavering commitment to conservation in Iowa. "For nearly four decades, Sue and  more
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Expansion of Nation-Leading Retention and Completion Program to 10,000 Students by Fall 2026
ALBANY, New York, June 17 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Announces Expansion of Nation-Leading Retention and Completion Program to 10,000 Students by Fall 2026 ASAP and ACE Help Students Gain and Maintain Academic Momentum So They Can Graduate on Time $8 Million in FY2026-27 Enacted Budget Brings ASAP|ACE to 10 More SUNY Campuses, Reaching 44 Campuses Statewide Commitment of $2 Million from Brightway Extends Student-Parent S  more
Synovus, Pinnacle Welcome Tabitha Dobbs to Growing South Carolina Team
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 17 -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, issued the following news release: * * * Synovus, Pinnacle welcome Tabitha Dobbs to growing South Carolina team Synovus, which recently merged with Pinnacle Financial Partners, has added banking veteran Tabitha Dobbs to its Midlands, South Carolina team. Dobbs brings more than 25 years of banking experience as an off  more
TEGNA CEO Patrick Paolini Appoints Kurt Rao Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Digital Products Officer
TYSONS, Virginia, June 17 -- TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * TEGNA CEO Patrick Paolini Appoints Kurt Rao Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Digital Products Officer In this role, Rao will oversee technology strategy and digital product development - TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) CEO Patrick Paolini today announced that Kurt Rao has been named executive vice president and chief techno  more
TheDream.US: Gaby Pacheco Reflects on the Fight for DACA and Implications for Current Moment
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 -- TheDream.US, a college and career success program for immigrant youth, issued the following news release: * * * Gaby Pacheco Reflects on the Fight for DACA and Implications for Current Moment Washington, DC - Monday, June 15th is the anniversary of the announcement of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program - one of the most popular and successful immigration programs in U.S. history. Despite the many stories and statistics that document how D  more
U.S. 2nd Fleet, International Partners Commence Fleet Exercise 250
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * U.S. 2nd Fleet, International Partners Commence Fleet Exercise 250 * Ships from 17 allied and partner nations arrived at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, to prepare for Fleet Exercise 250, June 14-15. Beginning today, the multinational maritime exercise will commence for the first time in the Norfolk area and in the Atlantic Ocean. A special reception aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima will serv  more
UK's Largest Defence Company Making Landmark Investment to Back European Start-Ups
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 17 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * UK's largest defence company making landmark investment to back European start-ups BAE Systems will be committing Euros50 million to venture capital (VC) funds focused on backing European defence-tech start-ups. The investments will expand on the Company's longstanding approach to investing in future technology and forms the second stage of its recently announced Launchpad programme, which aims to accelerate  more
University of Virginia: Q&A - What Does the 'Game-changer' Pill Offer Pancreatic Cancer Patients?
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 17 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on June 16, 2026, involving Matthew Reilley, associate professor of medicine in the School of Medicine and director of UVA Health's gastrointestinal medical oncology research program: * * * Q&A: What does the new 'game-changer' pill offer pancreatic cancer patients? By Jane Kelly, jak4g@virginia.edu A new drug for pancreatic cancer is generating excitement with patients and oncologists after a large cl  more
USDA Announces Loan Rates for 2026-Crop Peanuts
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Announces Loan Rates for 2026-Crop Peanuts * (Washington, D.C., June 16, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced the 2026-crop loan rates for four types of peanuts-Runner, Spanish, Valencia and Virginia. The rates take effect Aug. 1, 2026, the beginning of the peanut crop year. Eligible producers can obtai  more
USS Mitscher Returns to Naval Station Norfolk from Deployment to 5th and 6th Fleet Areas of Operations
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * USS Mitscher Returns to Naval Station Norfolk from Deployment to 5th and 6th Fleet Areas of Operations * NORFOLK, Virginia - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) returned to Naval Station NorfolkJune16,concluding an11-monthdeployment to the U.S.5thand 6thFleet areasofoperations. The warship, assigned to Destroyer Squadron Two, departed Naval Station Norfolk for a regularly scheduled de  more
UVA Health Hospitals Named to Becker's Top 100 List
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 16 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * UVA Health Hospitals Named to Becker's Top 100 List * UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center and UVA Health Prince William Medical Center have been named to the Becker's Hospital Review list of the 100 Great Community Hospitals for 2026, recognizing hospitals that deliver exceptional care while serving as vital healthcare resources for their communities. According to Becker's, the annu  more
UVA Wise Announces Dana G. Kilgore Endowed Professorship in Accounting
WISE, Virginia, June 17 -- The University of Virginia College at Wise issued the following news on June 16, 2026: * * * UVA Wise Announces Dana G. Kilgore Endowed Professorship in Accounting Genna Welsh Kasun Today, the University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA Wise) announced a new professorship to support service to students. Funded by Richard B. Gilliam Sr. and the Richard and Leslie Gilliam Foundation, and named in honor of emeritus faculty member Dana G. Kilgore, the goal of the pro  more
Va. A.G. Jones Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill Coalition Calls on Senate to Reverse Federal Cuts that Threaten Food Assistance for Millions of Americans - Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 23 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assis  more
Va. A.G. Office Secures Safe Return of Giraffe Calves Following Extensive Investigation Into Natural Bridge Zoo
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 17 -- The Virginia Office of the Attorney General issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * Office of the Attorney General Secures Safe Return of Giraffe Calves Following Extensive Investigation into Natural Bridge Zoo Legal action taken by the Office of the Attorney General has led to the safe return of the giraffe calves connected to the Natural Bridge Zoo following their disappearance in 2025. Following an extensive investigation, the Office of the  more
Vanessa Blair-Lewis's contract extended through 2031-32
FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 15 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Vanessa Blair-Lewis's contract extended through 2031-32 * George Mason University Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics Marvin Lewis has announced a contract extension for women's basketball head coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis, securing her leadership of the Patriots through the 2031-32 season. Blair-Lewis has elevated the George Mason women's basketball program into one of the premier programs in th  more
VCU and Math Have Long Been Part of the Equation for Systems Modeling Student Milan Marsh
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 17 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU and math have long been part of the equation for systems modeling student Milan Marsh A high school program on campus helped propel her Ph.D. studies, which touch on biology and disease. By Joan Tupponce Milan Marsh's introduction to Virginia Commonwealth University came during high school, when the American Chemical Society's Project SEED Program, in partnership with VCU's Department of Che  more
VCU Ranks Among World's Top 20% of Global Universities
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 17 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU ranks among world's top 20% of global universities In new listings from U.S. News & World Report, 16 VCU subject areas are highlighted among the world's best, including a No. 8 ranking for gastroenterology and hepatology. By Brian McNeill U .S. News & World Report has ranked Virginia Commonwealth University among the world's top 20% of universities in its 2026-27 list of Best Global Universi  more
VCU, Virginia Independent Schools Partner to Address Rise in Teen Gambling
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 17 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU, Virginia independent schools partner to address rise in teen gambling The collaboration will lead to tailored prevention resources for schools and parents and new insights into the gambling behaviors of adolescents. By Kyra Newman Teenagers are gambling earlier, more often and with fewer safeguards than many adults realize. That's the unsettling reality revealed by two overlapping conversa  more
Vindman, Mackenzie Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Lower Grocery Costs & Expand Food Access in America's Food Deserts
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Mackenzie Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Lower Grocery Costs & Expand Food Access in America's Food Deserts * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) and Ryan Mackenzie (R-Pa.-07) introduced the Grocery Affordability Act, legislation that cuts taxes for small, independent food retailers serving communities with limited access to affordable, nutritious food. "Fami  more
Virginia Military Institute: Cadet Researches Protein Supplement Use
LEXINGTON, Virginia, June 17 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Cadet Researches Protein Supplement Use The National Institutes of Health reported protein supplement use (PSU) is widespread among U.S. college students. Aurora Abramov '27, an English major at Virginia Military Institute, observed that military college students are a unique group within the college population, and have received little attention in literature that addresses PSU. Consequently, she cho  more
Virginia Tech Ranked Among Top 15 Percent of Global Universities by U.S. News & World Report
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech ranked among top 15 percent of global universities by U.S. News & World Report By Jimmy Robertson Virginia Tech tied for No. 285 among more than 2,250 universities from over 100 countries in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-27 Best Global Universities rankings. U.S. News & World Report calculated the overall ranking for each university using a complex formula that involved 13 indicators that combin  more
Virginia Tech: Maury A. Nussbaum Receives David F. Baker Distinguished Research Award
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Maury A. Nussbaum receives David F. Baker Distinguished Research Award By Hannah Williams The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) awarded Professor Maury A. Nussbaum, graduate program director and assistant department head in the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, with the David F. Baker Distinguished Research Award at the IISE Annual Conference and Expo in Arlington, Texas,  more
W&M alumni historians reflect on the 250th anniversary of U.S.
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 16 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * W&M alumni historians reflect on the 250th anniversary of the United States * The following excerpt is from a story that originally appeared in the spring 2026 issue of the W&M Alumni Magazine. - Ed. In July 2026, the United States will celebrate 250 years of independence. At William & Mary, we have been reflecting on our university's role as the Alma Mater of the Nation in this momentous year. William &  more
WCC signs joint civil society statement on AI in warfare
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 17 [Category: Religion] -- The World Council of Churches posted the following news: * * * WCC signs joint civil society statement on AI in warfare * The World Council of Churches has signed a statement on AI in warfare that calls on tech companies and states to halt the use of AI systems in military kill chains, including AI decision-support systems, target generation systems, remote biometric surveillance, and multimodal AI models such as large language models. Th  more
WTAS: Protect College Sports Act Supported by 20 Conferences and 228 Colleges Across 46 States
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * WTAS: Protect College Sports Act Supported by 20 Conferences and 228 Colleges Across 46 States More than 20 collegiate athletic conferences, representing 228 colleges and universities across 46 States, including historically black colleges and universities and current student-athletes, have publicly supported and praise  more