News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors
African Nations Announce Major Electronic Monitoring and Tuna Transparency Commitments at Our Ocean Conference
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 18 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news:
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African Nations Announce Major Electronic Monitoring and Tuna Transparency Commitments at Our Ocean Conference
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At the Our Ocean Conference hosted in Kenya, the governments of Kenya, Seychelles, Gabon, Tanzania and South Africa unveiled a set of country-led commitments to advance electronic monitoring-the use of onboard video cameras, GPS and sensors to monitor and verify fishing
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Agencies Request Comment on Customer Identification Program Requirements for Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuers
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 18 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release:
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Agencies Request Comment on Customer Identification Program Requirements for Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuers
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), jointly together with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board), and the National Credit Union
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AI Archival Protocol: Shared Statement of Practice
HAMILTON, New York, June 18 -- Colgate University posted the following news:
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AI Archival Protocol: Shared Statement of Practice
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The Colgate University Libraries have joined an inaugural cohort of 19 university libraries in signing a Statement of Shared Practice on AI and Archives. The framework guides how libraries evaluate requests from AI companies seeking access to archival and special collections for model training. Colgate is the first liberal arts institution to join the cohort
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Air Line Pilots Association International: Frontier Pilots Elect MEC Chair
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 19 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release on June 18, 2026:
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Frontier Pilots Elect MEC Chair
DENVER, Colo. -- Yesterday, the Frontier pilot leadership, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), elected Capt. Bob Masse as the MEC chair to complete the term vacated in April and ending on March 31, 2027.
"As we continue our fight for a fair and equitable contract, it is more important than ever for all F
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American Action Forum Issues Commentary: FERC Data Center Orders Accelerate Grid Connection
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on June 18, 2026, by Energy and Environmental Policy Director Shuting Pomerleau:
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FERC Data Center Orders Accelerate Grid Connection
Executive Summary
* On June 18, 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued six tailored orders aimed at drastically accelerating grid interconnection for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers and other large-load energy users; this action, taken under Sec
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Americans for Tax Reform: Virginia's Data Center "Tax Break" Isn't a Tax Break at All - It's Sound Tax Policy
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Jack Baum:
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Virginia's Data Center "Tax Break" Isn't a Tax Break at All - It's Sound Tax Policy
As Virginia Democrats spar over whether to impose the sales and use tax on data center equipment, opponents routinely describe the current policy as a "tax break," "subsidy," or "corporate giveaway." But that framing misunderstands a basic principle of sound tax policy: sales taxes should apply to consumption, n
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ATA's DRIVEN Docuseries Earns Top Honors for "Jackpot Justice"
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 18 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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ATA's DRIVEN Docuseries Earns Top Honors for "Jackpot Justice"
Washington - Today, the American Trucking Associations announced that the acclaimed documentary series DRIVEN has been recognized with two major honors, underscoring the campaign's growing impact in telling the story of America's trucking industry.
"Jackpot Justice," the fourth episode in the DRIV
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Beyer Statement on MOU Agreed to by US, Iran
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Beyer Statement on MOU Agreed to by US, Iran
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Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today issued the following statement on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreed to by the United States and Iran:
"The President should never have started this war. It was not smart, it was not legal, it was not morally justified, and it was not in our national interest.
"The American people never asked for this war,
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BoatUS Foundation Calls on Boaters to Take Action on Abandoned Vessels This Boating Season
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, June 19 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release:
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BoatUS Foundation Calls on Boaters to Take Action on Abandoned Vessels This Boating Season
Nationwide reporting of abandoned vessels help drive safer, cleaner waterways
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This summer, the BoatUS Foundation is urging boaters and coastal residents to help address the issue of abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) by reporting them through the nation's only and first of its kind natio
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Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Frustration Trumps Candor During Congressional Hearing on Abuse of Parental Rights
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on June 17, 2026, by senior fellow Kali Fontanilla:
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Frustration trumps candor during Congressional hearing on abuse of parental rights
Congress confronts big city school superintendents about issues such as biological boys in girls locker rooms and why ten-year-olds are being taught about puberty blockers. The educators didn't provide much education with their answers.
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Before a single witness said a w
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Chicago Leaders Mark DACA Anniversary With Resolution Honoring Dreamers and Calling for Lasting Protections
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 18 -- TheDream.US, a college and career success program for immigrant youth, posted the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Chicago Leaders Mark DACA Anniversary with Resolution Honoring Dreamers and Calling for Lasting Protections
TheDream.US highlights the economic contributions of DACA recipients as Chicago officials consider resolution recognizing 14 years of DACA
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CHICAGO, IL -- Today, Chicago leaders, immigrant advocates, and Dreamers gathered at
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Clover Hill Dairy Expands Recall to Include All Clover Hill Dairy Brand Cheese Due to Possible Health Risk
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Clover Hill Dairy Expands Recall to Include All Clover Hill Dairy Brand Cheese Due to Possible Health Risk
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Company Announcement Date: June 18, 2026
FDA Publish Date: June 18, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement:
Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Company Name: Clover Hill Da
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Colorado and Wyoming Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Coordination on Inter-State Carbon Storage Efforts
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 18 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news:
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Colorado and Wyoming Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Coordination on Inter-State Carbon Storage Efforts
By Camille Norton, NASEO
On May 4, 2026, Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the states regarding the permitting of inter-state carbon storage efforts.
Specifically, this MOU high
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Congressman Cohen Says Supreme Court's Timing of the Release of the Ruling in the Callais Voting Rights Case was Partisan
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Says Supreme Court's Timing of the Release of the Ruling in the Callais Voting Rights Case was Partisan
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Result was partisan gerrymanders favoring Republicans
WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today noted that the U.S. Supreme Court by tradition waits until late June of its term to release opinions in major cases. The three
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Conservationist, Clean Energy Leader to Serve as Chair-Elect of National Wildlife Federation's Board of Directors
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 18 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release:
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Conservationist, Clean Energy Leader to Serve as Chair-Elect of National Wildlife Federation's Board of Directors
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Leading conservationist, advocate, and policy expert Beth A. Viola will serve as chair-elect of the National Wildlife Federation following a vote of the organization's 52 state and territorial affiliates at the 90th Annual Meeting in Providence, R.I
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Consumer Action for a Strong Economy Issues Commentary to The Well News: The Courtroom Battle Over Baby Formula Isn't About Science
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 18 -- Consumer Action for a Strong Economy issued the following excerpts of a commentary on June 17, 2026 to The Well News:
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CASE Op-Ed in The Well News: The Courtroom Battle Over Baby Formula Isn't About Science
A jury in a Cook County, Illinois, court awarded families $70 million in April after concluding that infant formula caused a devastating illness in premature babies. However, that conclusion hinged on a scientific theory that lacks validated evidence.
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CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Arrogantf Spa Drain Covers
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Arrogantf Spa Drain Covers
Hazard: The recalled drain covers violate the entrapment protection standards of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA), posing entrapment and drowning hazards to consumers.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: June 16, 2026
Units: About 340
Consumer Contact: Arrogantf by email at lufen1624@outlook.com.
Recall Details
Description: Th
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Defense Health Agency outlines Joint Force blood therapy strategy at national forum
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 18 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news:
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Defense Health Agency outlines Joint Force blood therapy strategy at national forum
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Medical logistics and prolonged field care in austere environments present significant challenges for the military health system. To address potential Large-Scale Combat Operations in remote locations across the globe, Defense Health Agency experts presented a strategy update for novel blood replacement therapies d
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EONS: LIFE AND DEATH ON PANGEA Explores Earth's Greatest Extinction Event
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release:
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EONS: LIFE AND DEATH ON PANGEA Explores Earth's Greatest Extinction Event
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The New Six-Part Series Premieres Wednesday, July 29 on the PBS App, PBS.org, the EONS YouTube Channel and PBS Stations
ARLINGTON, VA - EONS: LIFE AND DEATH ON PANGEA, a new six-episode series from PBS Digital Studios and Complexly, explores the "Great Dying," the most catastrophic mass extinction in our planet's histor
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Exceptional drought expands to 10 counties in central North Carolina
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 18 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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Exceptional drought expands to 10 counties in central North Carolina
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Drought conditions have intensified in central North Carolina, with parts of 10 counties in and around the Triangle now classified as experiencing exceptional drought. The majority of the rest of the state remains in extreme and severe drought.
According to the N.C. Drought Management Adviso
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FAA and EASA Pledge Cooperation for the New Era of Aviation
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release:
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FAA and EASA Pledge Cooperation for the New Era of Aviation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) reaffirmed their commitment to advancing global aviation safety through deeper collaboration, transparency, and trust during a period of rapid technological innovation. The renewed dedication was made at the 2026
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From Utica to the Nation: Award-Winning Journalist Ryan Nobles Returns Home for SUNY Poly Conversation
ALBANY, New York, June 19 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute posted the following news:
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From Utica to the Nation: Award-Winning Journalist Ryan Nobles Returns Home for SUNY Poly Conversation
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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 even
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Governor Spanberger Celebrates Completion of $450 Million Norfolk Harbor Dredging Project
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 18 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Governor Spanberger Celebrates Completion of $450 Million Norfolk Harbor Dredging Project
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NORFOLK, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today celebrated the completion of the $450 million Norfolk Harbor dredging project at The Port of Virginia -making the commercial shipping channel serving the modern port complex the deepest on the U.S. East Coast.
During remarks at the ribbon cutting
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Governor Spanberger Encourages Commonsense Water Conservation in Response to Historic Drought Conditions
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 18 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Governor Spanberger Encourages Commonsense Water Conservation in Response to Historic Drought Conditions
In response to the historic drought conditions creating challenges for communities and farmers across Virginia, Governor Spanberger today -in coordination with the Virginia Drought Monitoring Task Force -encouraged Virginians to take voluntary, commonsense steps to conserve water us
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Greenberg Traurig Named The Lawyer Awards 2026 Real Estate Team of the Year
MIAMI, Florida, June 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Named The Lawyer Awards 2026 Real Estate Team of the Year
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LONDON - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's London office has been named the Real Estate Team of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2026, in what The Lawyer described as "one of the most competitive shortlists" it has seen for the category.
The Lawyer Awards are recognised as one of the p
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Griffith Statement on Radford's Colonel John Walter Ripley Awarded Medal of Honor Posthumously
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Statement on Radford's Colonel John Walter Ripley Awarded Medal of Honor Posthumously
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U.S. President Donald J. Trump posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor to Colonel John Walter Ripley of Radford, Virginia. Colonel Ripley, who served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, was honored for his courage and bravery as part of a White House presentation ceremony. Numer
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Hilton Partners With Big Brothers Big Sisters to Open Doors of Opportunity Across America
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 19 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release:
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Hilton Partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters to Open Doors of Opportunity Across America
Partnership offers immersive career exploration and mentorship experiences in hotels across six U.S. cities
Hilton's largest ever charitable Points donation of 250 Million Hilton Honors Points will create transformative travel experiences for youth
- Hilton and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America announced
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ICYMI: AIA's Eric Fanning Joins Defense and Aerospace Report to Discuss Defense Budget and Legislation
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 18 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: AIA's Eric Fanning Joins Defense and Aerospace Report to Discuss Defense Budget and Legislation
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Arlington, Va. - In case you missed it, AIA President and CEO Eric Fanning joined an episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report earlier this week to unpack a dynamic defense budget environment and what it means for industry.
Fanning emphasized that while top
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Ill. State Treasurer: State Among Founding Partners of New Consortium to Expand Participation in 529 Education Savings Plans
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 19 -- The Illinois State Treasurer issued the following news on June 18, 2026:
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Illinois Among Founding Partners of New Consortium to Expand Participation in 529 Education Savings Plans
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Proposed the Idea While Serving as President of National Association of State Treasurers
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Chicago, IL -- Today, these founding institutions announce the formation of the National Consortium on Education Savings Research (529 Consortium), a mu
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Initiative to Reduce Food Waste, Increase Composting at VCU and VCU Health
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 19 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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New initiative to reduce food waste, increase composting at VCU and VCU Health
The Food Rescue and Composting initiative aims to reduce an estimated more than 120,000 pounds of food waste.
By Brian McNeill
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality recently awarded researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University a $1.04 million grant to launch a coordinated initiative to reduce food waste
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Justice Department Files Complaint Challenging Philadelphia Mask Ban and Identification Requirements for Federal Officers and Vehicles
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 18, 2026:
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Justice Department Files Complaint Challenging Philadelphia Mask Ban and Identification Requirements for Federal Officers and Vehicles
Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia, Mayor Cherelle Parker, District Attorney Lawrence Krasner, and City Solicitor Renee Garcia, challenging their unconstitutional attempt to regulate federal law enforcem
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K. Denise Rucker Krepp Receive Military and Veterans Law Pro Bono Award
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 19 -- The Virginia State Bar issued the following news:
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K. Denise Rucker Krepp Receive Military and Veterans Law Pro Bono Award
The Virginia State Bar Military and Veterans Law Section recognizes K. Denise Rucker Krepp as the recipient of the 2026 Military and Veterans Law Pro Bono Award. The award honors a member of the Virginia State Bar who "diligently protects those who protect and serve to protect our nation."
An Army brat, Coast Guard veteran, and Navy ci
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Kaine, Cornyn, Coons, & Colleagues Introduce Bill to Bolster Ukraine's Defense Arsenal Using Seized Russian Sovereign Assets
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine, Cornyn, Coons, & Colleagues Introduce Bill to Bolster Ukraine's Defense Arsenal Using Seized Russian Sovereign Assets
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), John Cornyn (R-TX), Chris Coons (D-DE), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced the Seized Assets for Battlefield Equipment and Readiness (SABER) Act, which would amend curre
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Labor Leaders Demand EEOC Leadership Testify and Turn Over Important Documents Related to Workplace Demographic Reporting
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on June 18, 2026:
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Labor Leaders Demand EEOC Leadership Testify and Turn Over Important Documents Related to Workplace Demographic Reporting
Today, House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) and House Workforce Protections Subcommittee Ranking Member Ilhan Omar (MN-05) called for an immediate,
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Learning Beyond the Test: FCPS Civics Students Build Real-World Skills
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 18 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news:
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Learning Beyond the Test: FCPS Civics Students Build Real-World Skills
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Instead of taking a traditional civics test, the students at Stone Middle School recently turned their classroom into a museum. Each student chose a current event and connected it to something they learned in class.
As outlined in the Academic Matters presentation on Local Alternative Assessments (view Boarddocs agenda (l
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Let's Talk Cough: Patient Groups Unite to Inform Drug Development in Chronic Cough
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 19 -- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America posted the following news release:
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Let's Talk Cough: Patient Groups Unite to Inform Drug Development in Chronic Cough
First-ever patient focused drug development meeting for chronic cough will be held in October 2026.
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Washington D.C. -- For the first time, a coalition of patient advocacy organizations is uniting to bring the voice of the chronic cough community directly to the U.S. Food and Drug Administrat
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Machine learning teaches asset traders not to sweat the small stuff
FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 17 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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Machine learning teaches asset traders not to sweat the small stuff
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Financial markets are governed by a combination of rational and irrational forces, statistical probabilities, and "animal spirits." It takes fluency in both to understand the market, let alone to beat it. Yet market actors, including asset traders, now frequently use machine-learning techniques to help generate predictions of future asse
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Madigan graduates 102 military physicians, advancing readiness and military medicine
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 17 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news:
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Madigan graduates 102 military physicians, advancing readiness and military medicine
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. - Madigan Army Medical Center honored the Graduate Medical Education Class of 2026 during a graduation ceremony June 12 at the American Lake Conference Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The ceremony recognized 102 residents and interns who completed rigorous military medical
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Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces New Hires to Senior Leadership Team
LANHAM, Maryland, June 19 -- The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development issued the following news release:
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Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces New Hires to Senior Leadership Team
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development today announced it has made several key hires in leadership roles at the agency as it continues its mission to create a Maryland that is sheltered, affordable, just, lovable and connected.
"We are so p
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Meals on Wheels America and PetSmart Charities Reach New Milestone: 20 Million Pet Meals Delivered to Homebound Seniors and Their Pets
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 17 -- Meals On Wheels America issued the following news on June 16, 2026 with PetSmart Charities:
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Meals on Wheels America and PetSmart Charities Reach New Milestone: 20 Million Pet Meals Delivered to Homebound Seniors and Their Pets
Partnership hits milestone while helping seniors and their pets across the country
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Meals on Wheels America, the leadership organization supporting the more than 5,000 community-based providers dedicated to addressing senior hung
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NACDS Urges CMS to Make Pharmacies Central to Modernizing Prior Authorization and Advancing Interoperability
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 19 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release:
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NACDS Urges CMS to Make Pharmacies Central to Modernizing Prior Authorization and Advancing Interoperability
In comments to the agency, NACDS calls for reforms that work within real-world pharmacy workflows -- reducing the administrative burdens that delay patients' access to their medications.
NACDS' consistent engagement on interoperability issues is part of the Associatio
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National Taxpayers Union: Report Shows Ohio Data Center Development Leads the Way in the Nation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 18 (TNSrpt) -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release:
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Report Shows Ohio Data Center Development Leads the Way in the Nation
Ohio has emerged as a leading state for data center development, which has attracted billions of dollars in economic growth and provided a blueprint for other states to attract investment, according to a new report from The Buckeye Institute in partnership with National Taxpayers Union released Wednesday.
The rep
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NATO Allied Command Transformation: From Civilian Science to Operational Impact - How AI Developed at ACT is Supporting Ukraine
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 18 -- The NATO Allied Command Transformation issued the following news release:
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From Civilian Science to Operational Impact: How AI Developed at ACT is Supporting Ukraine
At Allied Command Transformation (ACT), innovation is driven by operational relevance. As the character of warfare continues to evolve, ACT is focused on ensuring emerging technologies are not only advanced, but usable, interoperable, and able to generate real effect in contested environments. I
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Nature Conservancy Expands Cheatgrass Research Project Into Teton County
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news:
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The Nature Conservancy Expands Cheatgrass Research Project Into Teton County
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The Wyoming Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is expanding its cheatgrass early detection project into Teton County, adding to the conservation capacity in the Jackson area and bringing additional scientific tools. The project, previously centered in Fremont County, will broaden its reach within th
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Nature Conservancy: Working Forest Protected on Durham Point in Great Bay Watershed
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news:
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Working Forest Protected on Durham Point in Great Bay Watershed
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On Friday, June 12, The Nature Conservancy and Southeast Land Trust finalized the purchase and conservation of a working forest on Durham Point, securing long-term protection for land that supports wildlife habitat and connectivity in the Great Bay watershed. The LCHIP-funded acquisition ensures that the property wil
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NAVSEA Honors Excellence and Innovation at Annual Awards Ceremony
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
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NAVSEA Recognizes Excellence
NAVSEA Honors Excellence and Innovation at Annual Awards Ceremony
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The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) recognized its top individual and team performers during the 2025 NAVSEA Excellence awards ceremony. The event celebrated the outstanding achievements of civilian and military personnel who have made significant contributions to the command's mission of designing, buildi
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Pinnacle Financial Partners Announces New Corporate Headquarters at Ten Twenty Spring in Midtown Atlanta
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 19 -- 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 on June 18, 2026:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners Announces New Corporate Headquarters at Ten Twenty Spring in Midtown Atlanta
The 165,000-square-foot lease marks major momentum for the Class-A office tower as Pinnacle stakes a claim in the heart of Midtown
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Portman and Perform Pr
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President's Removal Power - The Constitutional Convention & the First Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48999) entitled "The President's Removal Power - The Constitutional Convention and the First Congress:"
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Early American History, Removal, and the Separation of Powers
Due in part to the Constitution's silence on the removal of officers other than through impeachment, history and early understandings of the separation of powers have long played a central rol
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President's Removal Power - The Constitutional Convention & the First Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48999) entitled "The President's Removal Power - The Constitutional Convention and the First Congress:"
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Publius's Views on Removal: The Federalist Papers
Several statements made in the Federalist Papers appear to support the proposition that the Constitution either left the regulation of the tenure of executive officials to congressional regulation or requi
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Program Trains CT Residents to Manage Invasive Plants
STORRS, Connecticut, June 18 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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New Program Trains CT Residents to Manage Invasive Plants
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Invasive plants are a serious ecological concern. Without natural predators, they push out native plants and the wildlife that depend on them. In Connecticut, there are more than 100 identified invasive plants.
Led by Vickie Wallace, senior extension educator, members of UConn Extension 's Sustainable Landscape Program began the developme
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Radiation-resistant Coating Developed by VCU Engineer Will Protect Future Artemis Astronauts
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 19 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Radiation-resistant coating developed by VCU engineer will protect future Artemis astronauts
Arvind Agarwal worked with NASA to create a flexible, durable material for spacesuits and spacecraft - and his invention will splash back down on Earth in August.
By David Pulgar, VCU College of Engineering
Outside the protective field of Earth's outermost atmospheric layer, the magnetosphere, lies an in
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Reps. Subramanyam, Obernolte, Foushee Introduce Legislation to Create First-of-its-Kind Data Center Energy Measurement Standards
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Subramanyam, Obernolte, Foushee Introduce Legislation to Create First-of-its-Kind Data Center Energy Measurement Standards
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), Jay Obernolte (R-CA), and Valerie Foushee (D-NC) have introduced the Data Infrastructure Energy Measurement and Standards Act that would create standardized energy measurements for data centers.
"As
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Republican Party of Virginia: Zach Melder Appointed Chairman of the Lynchburg Republican City Committee
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 18 -- The Republican Party of Virginia posted the following news on June 17, 2026:
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Zach Melder Appointed Chairman of the Lynchburg Republican City Committee
Today, Republican Party of Virginia Chairman Jeff Ryer appointed Zach Melder as the new Chairman of the Lynchburg Republican City Committee. This follows the 55-17 decision by the Republican Party of Virginia's State Central Committee on June 13, 2026, to declare the previous Lynchburg Republican City Commit
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Rima Nakkash Appointed Chair of George Mason University's Department of Global and Community Health
FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 19 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news:
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Rima Nakkash appointed chair of George Mason University's Department of Global and Community Health
Internationally recognized prevention scientist and global health leader to guide the department's next phase of growth, innovation, and impact.
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George Mason University's College of Public Health has appointed Rima Nakkash as Chair of the Department of Global and Community Hea
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RV Technical Institute Leads Dealer On-Site Training With NTP-STAG's Georgia Location
HERNDON, Virginia, June 18 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news:
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RV Technical Institute Leads Dealer On-Site Training With NTP-STAG's Georgia Location
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The RV Technical Institute recently led another dealer on-site training session with NTP-STAG, a distributor of aftermarket RV parts and accessories. The Level 1 training occurred last week at the company's location in Austell, GA, and was led by Trainer Chris Jachim.
During Dealer On-Sit
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Security Industry Association Announces Program for 2026 AcceleRISE Conference
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 18 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release:
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Security Industry Association Announces Program for 2026 AcceleRISE Conference
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Hosted by SIA's RISE community and created for young leaders in the security industry, this fun, enriching event will take place Aug. 3-5 in San Diego.
SILVER SPRING, Md.-The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule and program for the 2026 AcceleRISE c
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Statement From Va. A.G. Jones on Spotsylvania Circuit Court Opinion Denying Preliminary Injunction Against Virginia's Assault Weapons Ban
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 19 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 18, 2026:
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Statement From Attorney General Jay Jones on Spotsylvania Circuit Court Opinion Denying Preliminary Injunction Against Virginia's Assault Weapons Ban
Attorney General Jay Jones released the following statement after the Spotsylvania Circuit Court denied the plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction in Curtis v. Katz, a challenge to the assault weapons ban passed b
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Tagging Program rewards participants in annual $100 drawing
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 18 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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Tagging Program rewards participants in annual $100 drawing
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The tagging program randomly selected tag numbers from 496 fish tags that were turned in by participants in 2025. Three tag numbers were selected from each of the five species that are tagged by the program.
The $100 winners who turned in tags found on Cobia were: Joshua Bourne of Virginia Beach, Vir
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Temple graduate Lauren Morris makes history with first-place finish at national Hearst Journalism Awards
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 19 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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Temple graduate Lauren Morris makes history with first-place finish at national Hearst Journalism Awards
For Lauren Morris, KLN '26, the moment still feels surreal.
Just weeks after graduating from Temple University's Klein College of Media and Communication, Morris traveled to San Francisco to compete against some of the nation's top student journalists in the 66th annual Hearst Journalism Awards Prog
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University of Richmond Announces $10 Million Lead Gift to Create Lacrosse Facility for Spider Athletics
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 18 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release:
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University of Richmond Announces $10 Million Lead Gift to Create Lacrosse Facility for Spider Athletics
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University of Richmond alums Paul and Anne-Marie Queally have donated $10 million to support Spider Athletics. This lead gift will help build a new facility dedicated to men's and women's lacrosse.
Construction planning will begin soon for this donor-funded project -envisioned to open in
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UNM biology faculty hosted the fifth consecutive neuroscience workshop
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 18 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news:
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UNM biology faculty hosted the fifth consecutive neuroscience workshop
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For the fifth consecutive year, University of New Mexico Biology Professor Mubarak Hussain Syed, also known as the FlyGuy, together with Matthew Clark, assistant professor of biology at Bucknell University; Veronica Evans, associate professor of biology at San Juan College; Maciah Shendo; and community partners Pueblo Brain
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Vanguard to Serve as Founding Partner in Research Consortium Dedicated to Strengthening the Education Savings Industry
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, June 19 -- Vanguard Group, an investment management company, issued the following news release on June 18, 2026:
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Vanguard to Serve as Founding Partner in Research Consortium Dedicated to Strengthening the Education Savings Industry
The newly created National Consortium on Education Savings Research will leverage Vanguard's thought leadership and education savings expertise.
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VALLEY FORGE, PA -- Vanguard today announced its role as a founding partner in the newl
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Venable Client Translational Development Acquisition Corp. to Merge With ProLogium Holding Inc. at a $3.8 Billion Valuation With a NASDAQ Listing
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Venable Client Translational Development Acquisition Corp. to Merge with ProLogium Holding Inc. at a $3.8 Billion Valuation with a NASDAQ Listing
Venable LLP is pleased to have represented Translational Development Acquisition Corp. (TDAC), a New York-based special-purpose acquisition company, on the business combination agreement entered into with ProLogium Holding Inc., a leading next-generation Taiwan-base
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Victory! PETA Wins Lawsuit Against Roadside Zoo Attorney Behind Witness Intimidation Plot
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 19 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
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Victory! PETA Wins Lawsuit Against Roadside Zoo Attorney Behind Witness Intimidation Plot
Cumberland, Md. - The Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County has ruled in favor of PETA in its lawsuit against Nevin Young, the Maryland-based attorney for the now-defunct Tri-State Zoological Park, ordering him to pay PETA $20,000, plus interest, for failing to comply with a settlement agree
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Virginia State University Earns National Grant To Fund Student Passports For Study Abroad
ETTRICK, Virginia, June 18 -- Virginia State University posted the following news:
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Virginia State University Earns National Grant To Fund Student Passports For Study Abroad
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The grant will help 25 VSU students gain access to the academic, professional, and personal benefits of international educational experiences.
Virginia State University is proud to announce that it has been selected by the Institute of International Education (IIE) to receive an IIE American Passport Project gra
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Virginia's Residential Electric Rates Will Increase Under RGGI
WASHINGTON, June 18 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Virginia's Residential Electric Rates Will Increase Under RGGI
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Key Takeaways
1 Virginians will be paying more for their electricity under a regional "cap and trade" program, the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which Governor Abigail Spanberger has re-entered with other states that share some of the highest electricity prices in the country.
2 An estimated $13 per month
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WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: A.G. JONES SHARES WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF ACTIONS TAKEN
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 19 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 18, 2026:
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WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES SHARES WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF ACTIONS TAKEN
Continues to fight Trump's cost crisis, protect and defend the Commonwealth, and stand up against federal overreach
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Attorney General Jay Jones this week called on Congress to restore cuts made to programs like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program as Virginians face
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Wilsbach Briefs Air & Space Forces Association Board of Directors
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 18 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release:
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Wilsbach Briefs AFA Board of Directors
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach visited the Air & Space Forces Association National Offices to brief AFA's Board of Directors on his priorities and service updates June 17.
"I want to thank you all for the support you provide the Air Force and Space Force every day," Wilsbach told the Board.
Wilsbach sai
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WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Dangerous Criminal Illegal Alien Murderers, Pedophiles, Sexual Predators, and Drug Traffickers
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Dangerous Criminal Illegal Alien Murderers, Pedophiles, Sexual Predators, and Drug Traffickers
The mandate is clear: 80% of Americans SUPPORT our commonsense efforts to deport criminal illegal aliens
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Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested criminal illegal aliens convicted for murder, rape of a child, sexual assault, conspira
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Wright State surgery professor Priti Parikh inspired by prestigious academic medicine leadership fellowship
KENT, Ohio, June 18 -- Wright State University posted the following news:
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Wright State surgery professor Priti Parikh inspired by prestigious academic medicine leadership fellowship
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Priti Parikh, vice chair of research education and professional development in the Boonshoft School of Medicine, was part of the 2025-26 Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Fellowship for 2025-26.
After spending a year learning alongside some of the most accomplished leaders in academic medicine,
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