Monday - July 13, 2026

News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors

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AG Labrador Shares Defective and Hazardous Product Recall List for June 2026
BOISE, Idaho, June 19 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: * * * AG Labrador Shares Defective and Hazardous Product Recall List for June 2026 Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador released a list of 24 hazardous products subject to a federal recall from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for the month of June. These recalled items include anything from household appliances and toys, to clothing, furniture, and motorized sporting goods.  "The  more
At Chicago Fireside Conversation, TheDream.US and Civic Leaders Make Case for Why Investing in Dreamers Strengthens Chicago
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 19 (TNSrep) -- TheDream.US, a college and career success program for immigrant youth, issued the following news release on June 18, 2026: * * * At Chicago Fireside Conversation, TheDream.US and Civic Leaders Make Case for Why Investing in Dreamers Strengthens Chicago Read the new report from TheDream.US, "When Dreamers Rise, Our Cities Rise" - CHICAGO, IL - At a fireside conversation Thursday evening at Chicago's National Public Housing Museum, TheDream.US brought   more
BDO USA's Chief People Officer Moy Inducted Into Ragan's HR Awards Hall of Fame
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 20 -- BDO USA, a provider of assurance, tax and financial advisory services, presented the following news release: * * * BDO USA's Chief People Officer Cathy Moy Inducted Into Ragan's HR Awards Hall of Fame Key Facts: * BDO USA Chief People Officer Cathy Moy has been named to Ragan's HR Awards Hall of Fame for her lasting impact on HR, employee experience and workplace culture. * Moy's people-first leadership has helped strengthen BDO's culture by advancing talent de  more
Cato Institute Chair Bier Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Committee
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses released the following written testimony by David J. Bier, chair in immigration policy at the Cato Institute, from a June 9, 2026, hearing entitled "Amnesty and Chaos: Abuse of U.S. Immigration Policy": * * * Chairman Gill, Ranking Member Simon, and distinguished members, thank you for the opportunity to testify before this task force on Con  more
Clean Energy Groups Challenge Utility Commission Cancellation of N.C. Solar Development
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 19 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on June 18, 2026: * * * Clean energy groups challenge utility commission cancellation of N.C. solar development Withholding clean energy resources could increase energy bills during increased demand - CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- The Southern Environmental Law Center filed a motion for preliminary injunction today in Wake County Superior Court and challenged the N.C. Utilities Commission's   more
Groups Sue Alpek-Eastman Plant for Polluting Congaree River With Microplastics and Other Toxic Chemicals
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 19 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on June 18, 2026: * * * Groups sue Alpek-Eastman plant for polluting Congaree River with microplastics and other toxic chemicals Pollution from the chemical plant litters miles along Congaree National Park, the suit alleges - COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Today, Congaree Riverkeeper, represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, filed a citizen suit in federal court against two petroche  more
Groups Take Legal Action Against Spartanburg Data Center
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 19 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Groups take legal action against Spartanburg data center Petitions say ongoing construction at Valara data center lacks key approval - COLUMBIA, S.C. -- The Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of Concerned Citizens of Spartanburg County and the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, has petitioned the South Carolina Public Service Commission to address Valara Holdings,   more
Kaine Delivers Speech On Trump-Vance Administration's Deal with Iran
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Delivers Speech On Trump-Vance Administration's Deal with Iran Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, spoke on the Senate floor regarding the Trump-Vance Administration's memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran. A video of Kaine's full speech is available here. "If more war with Iran were the ans  more
Latest Offshore Wind Lease Buy-Backs Threaten Affordable Energy, Wildlife Protections
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 18 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Latest Offshore Wind Lease Buy-Backs Threaten Affordable Energy, Wildlife Protections * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of the Interior's latest settlement with the developer Invenergy to buy back four offshore wind leases located in the New York Bight, off the Central Coast of California, and in the Gulf of Maine further damage progress toward clean and afford  more
LEAGUE OF CREDIT UNIONS & AFFILIATES NAMES JOHN BRATSAKIS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., June 20 -- League of Southeastern Credit Unions and Affiliates issued the following news on June 18, 2026: * * * THE LEAGUE OF CREDIT UNIONS & AFFILIATES NAMES JOHN BRATSAKIS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Veteran credit union leader and industry advocate to guide organization's next chapter of growth and impact - The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates today announces its Board of Directors has appointed John Bratsakis as Chief Executive Officer, following a comprehensive nati  more
National School Boards Association Statement on Plan to Move Special Education, OCR, Out of Education Department
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 19 -- The National School Boards Association issued the following statement on June 17, 2026, by Executive Director and CEO Verjeana McCotter-Jacobs: * * * National School Boards Association Statement on Plan to Move Special Education, OCR, Out of Education Department The National School Boards Association (NSBA) released the following statement today from Executive Director and CEO Verjeana McCotter-Jacobs regarding the announcement to move the Individuals with Dis  more
OMB Issues Statement of Administration Policy on on Kaine-Durbin Resolution to Disapprove Immigration Review Rule
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on a joint resolution (S.J.Res. 190) providing for congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Executive Office for Immigration Review relating to "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals". The resolution was introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, and Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois. * * * The Administration strongly opposes passage of   more