News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors
AASA and ASBO International Release First-of-Its-Kind Study Examining the Budgetary Impact of Health Care Costs on Public Schools
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 22 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release:
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AASA and ASBO International Release First-of-Its-Kind Study Examining the Budgetary Impact of Health Care Costs on Public Schools
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Contact:
Lara Wade
Director of Communications
Mobile: (813) 833-1498
lwade@aasa.org
ALEXANDRIA, VA - AASA, The School Superintendents Association, and The Association of School Business Officials Internationa
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Air Line Pilots Association International: Flair Pilot Leadership Reaches a Tentative Agreement With Company
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 18 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release:
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Flair Pilot Leadership Reaches a Tentative Agreement with Company
Edmonton, Alta. -- Flair Airlines pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), have reached a Tentative Agreement with Flair Airlines management after 10 months of contract negotiations. The MEC officers voted unanimously to send the agreement to the Flair pilots to review and vote on.
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Alliance Defending Freedom Senior VP Bangert Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The House Judiciary Committee released the following testimony by Ryan Bangert, senior vice president for strategic initiatives at the Alliance Defending Freedom, from a June 9, 2026, hearing entitled "The Southern Poverty Law Center: Manufacturing Hate, Part II":
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Dear Chairman Jordan, Ranking Member Raskin, and Members of the Committee:
Alliance Defending Freedom is one of the nation's most successful Supreme Court advocates, with 18 wins since 2011 and two more
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America First Legal Sues Fairfax County Public Schools Over Unconstitutional Policy Concealing Student "Gender Transitions" from Parents
WASHINGTON, June 22 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release:
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America First Legal Sues Fairfax County Public Schools Over Unconstitutional Policy Concealing Student "Gender Transitions" from Parents
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Today, America First Legal (AFL), in partnership with Consovoy McCarthy, PLLC, filed a federal lawsuit against Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) on behalf of an FCPS parent, alleging that the school district's Regulati
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Amid America's 250th Anniversary, Longwood University Recognized With Official Coat of Arms From Great Britain
FARMVILLE, Virginia, June 23 -- Longwood University issued the following news release:
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Amid America's 250th Anniversary, Longwood University Recognized with Official Coat of Arms from Great Britain
Longwood University has been formally granted an official coat of arms and heraldic insignia by Great Britain's College of Arms.
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As Longwood approaches its third century and America celebrates its semiquincentennial, the University has been formally granted an official coat of arms and he
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Anonymous $1.5 million gift to enhance finance education at Penn State Smeal
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Anonymous $1.5 million gift to enhance finance education at Penn State Smeal
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Smeal College of Business recently received a $1.5 million commitment to support excellence in finance education and research from a couple who have chosen to remain anonymous. The gift includes a $1 million estate pledge to create an endowed account and a $500,000 commitmen
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APS and AEA Reach Agreement Supporting Support Staff
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 19 -- The Arlington Public Schools issued the following news:
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APS and AEA Reach Agreement Supporting Support Staff
Arlington Public Schools (APS) and the Arlington Education Association (AEA) have reached an agreement for APS support staff that includes enhancements to compensation, benefits and employee supports beginning in the 2026-27 school year.
The agreement reflects a shared commitment to supporting the employees who help schools operate safely, efficie
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Arlington School Board Adopts FY 2027 Budget Focused on Students, Staff and Strategic Priorities
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 19 -- The Arlington Public Schools issued the following news:
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Arlington School Board Adopts FY 2027 Budget Focused on Students, Staff and Strategic Priorities
The Arlington School Board adopted its Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget on June 18, approving a spending plan that sustains core services, supports employees and advances the division's strategic priorities while addressing ongoing fiscal challenges.
The adopted FY 2027 budget totals $860,343,417 and reflect
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AUVSI and KOTRA Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen U.S.-Korea Collaboration in Uncrewed Systems
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 22 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release:
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AUVSI and KOTRA Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen U.S.-Korea Collaboration in Uncrewed Systems
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing autonomy, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding
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Celebrating Women in Engineering: Katie Earnest's Journey
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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Celebrating Women in Engineering: Katie Earnest's Journey
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International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), observed annually on June 23, celebrates the exceptional contributions of women engineers around the world. INWED focuses on innovation and inclusion across the engineering industry. This year's theme is Engineering Intelligence, displaying the expertise and creativit
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CGI and NetApp Deepen Global Alliance to Drive Innovation, Accelerate Growth and Strengthen Client Outcomes
SUNNYVALE, California, June 23 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026:
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CGI and NetApp Deepen Global Alliance to Drive Innovation, Accelerate Growth and Strengthen Client Outcomes
Partnership delivers a combination of intelligent data infrastructure with deep cloud and AI expertise to modernize operations and improve performance across hybrid environments
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MONTREAL and SAN JOSE, Calif. - CGI
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CIAA Announces Athletes in Attendance for 2026 Football Media Day
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 22 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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CIAA Announces Athletes in Attendance for 2026 Football Media Day
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DURHAM, N.C. (June 22, 2026) - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) has announced the head coaches and student athletes who will represent their institutions at the 2026 CIAA Football Media Day on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in Durham, North Car
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Civil Society Media: Interim managers appointed at Barnabas Aid
LONDON, England, June 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news:
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Interim managers appointed at Barnabas Aid
The Charity Commission has appointed interim managers to Barnabas Aid as part of an ongoing investigation.
In September 2024, the commission opened a statutory inquiry to investigate serious governance and financial concerns at the Christian international aid
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CTA Names MY OVU as Winner of Startup Pitch Competition at CEO Summit
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 23 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release:
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CTA Names MY OVU as Winner of Startup Pitch Competition at CEO Summit
Polish startup heads to CES 2027, highlighting innovation across Europe
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The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R) announces MY OVU as the winner of the startup pitch competition at CTA's CEO Summit in Warsaw. Five emerging Polish startups presented innovative technologies and business solutions to a panel of i
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DEA Whistleblower: Feds Allowed Millions of Fentanyl Pills to Hit New Mexico Streets, Violating Federal Policy
FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 23 -- Empower Oversight Whistleblowers and Research, an organization dedicated to enhancing independent oversight of government and corporate wrongdoing, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026:
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DEA Whistleblower: Feds Allowed Millions of Fentanyl Pills to Hit New Mexico Streets, Violating Federal Policy
An AP investigation released today revealed that the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) Albuquerque District Office and the U.S. Attorney's Offic
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Direct Relief: Supporting Cancer Care in Ghana, Midwifery in Haiti, and More
SANTA BARBARA, California, June 19 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news:
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Supporting Cancer Care in Ghana, Midwifery in Haiti, and More
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Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 463 shipments of requested medical aid to 47 U.S. states and territories and 22 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 4.9 million defined daily doses of medication
Medications and supplies shipped this week included treatments for rare and chronic diseases, diabetes
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Eight student media lawsuits we're following
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news:
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Eight student media lawsuits we're following
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It has been a turbulent year in the courts for student journalism, with a number of decided and ongoing cases that could have long-lasting implications for student press freedom and beyond.
From adviser firings, magazine shutdowns, AI surveillance of student work and lawsuits over the chilling effect of immigration enforcement, t
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FAA Proposes Airway Revisions and Route Revocation Ahead of Holly Springs VORTAC Decommissioning
WASHINGTON, June 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has proposed amendments to three domestic Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range federal airways and the revocation of a fourth route as part of preparations for the planned decommissioning of the Holly Springs, Mississippi, VOR/Tactical Air Navigation facility.
The proposal, published on June 22, 2026, would amend federal airways V-16, V-94 and V-159 and revoke V-535. The agency said the cha
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Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Reid Issues Weekly Reflections on June 22, 2026
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 22 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections:
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Wow, what a beautiful week!! The summer solstice is upon us, and we have now officially entered the summer season. It is hard to even remember the snowy days of winter. ;>)
The spring 2026 Virginia High School League (VHSL) sports season is complete, and FCPS once again had several Class 6 champions and runners up ! This year, five teams and 15 individua
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Federal Regulators Must Halt Review of Constitution Natural Gas Pipeline After President Trump's Explicit Threats to Cancel More Offshore Wind Projects in Retaliation Against New York
WASHINGTON, June 22 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Federal Regulators Must Halt Review of Constitution Natural Gas Pipeline After President Trump's Explicit Threats to Cancel More Offshore Wind Projects in Retaliation Against New York
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WASHINGTON - In a formal filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Public Citizen today demanded the agency halt its pending review of the Constitution Pipeline after President Donald Trump'
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Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond: What Businesses Are Saying - Surprisingly Solid Demand But Signs of Strain Persist
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 23 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by R. Andrew Bauer, Renee Haltom and Matthew Martin:
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What Businesses Are Saying: Surprisingly Solid Demand but Signs of Strain Persist
Economic sensing provides us with real-time information on business and consumer decisions. These insights help us regularly keep a pulse on the economy, and they are particularly helpful in times of economic change, such as during the confl
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Full Transcript: Jack Schlossberg on "The Conversation With Dasha Burns"
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 23 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Jack Schlossberg, a democratic candidate for New York's 12th Congressional District:
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Full Transcript: Jack Schlossberg on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns"
This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Jack Schlossberg on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns":
Jack Schlossberg: I'm getting a little sick and tired of this. Everyone acts like I'm controversial just because I
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Gaining Ground: State of Private Investment in Nature, 2026
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 22 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news:
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Gaining Ground: State of Private Investment in Nature, 2026
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Private investment in nature grows fivefold over the past decade, gaining momentum with major investors
New comprehensive analysis from The Nature Conservancy and Forest Trends explores global private capital flows to nature
As climate change and biodiversity loss intensify, protecting and restoring nature is increa
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George Mason University College of Public Health: Building Confidence Through Research - Student Researcher's Story
FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 23 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news:
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Building confidence through research: A student researcher's story
By Mary Cunningham
Victor Guzman, BSW '26 and MSW student, highlights what makes the College of Public Health a dynamic and supportive place to learn: meaningful research opportunities, dedicated mentorship, and a community invested in student success.
For first-generation student Victor Guzman, a Bachelor of S
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George Mason University College of Public Health: Exploring Caregiving, Trust, and Health - First-generation Student's Research Journey in Public Health
FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 23 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following Q&A on June 22, 2026, involving G. Thomas Wilson, PhD student in public health and a published student researcher:
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Exploring caregiving, trust, and health: A first-generation student's research journey in public health
By Mary Cunningham
As a published student researcher, PhD in Public Health student G. Thomas Wilson shares his research, advice, and the importance of the mentors who
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Governor Spanberger Statement on Passage of Virginia's Budget
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 22 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Governor Spanberger Statement on Passage of Virginia's Budget
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RICHMOND, VA -Following the General Assembly's passage of the Commonwealth's budget, Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement.
"Today, the General Assembly has moved forward with a budget proposal -and that means we are keeping our government open and delivering for the 8.8 million people who c
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M&T Bank Announces Winners of Fifth Harrisburg Small Business Accelerator Program
BUFFALO, New York, June 23 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release:
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M&T Bank Announces Winners of Fifth Harrisburg Small Business Accelerator Program
HARRISBURG, PA. - Jazmin Slaughter, owner of A Hint of Jazz public relations agency, won the $5,000 grand prize of the pitch competition held June 17 to culminate the fifth Harrisburg Small Business Accelerator Program sponsored by M&T Bank.
Slaughter runs A Hint of Ja
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Mary Beth Farrell Receives 2026 SNMMI-TS Lifetime Achievement Award for Transformative Contributions
RESTON, Virginia, June 22 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release:
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Mary Beth Farrell Receives 2026 SNMMI-TS Lifetime Achievement Award for Transformative Contributions
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Media Contact:
Rebecca Maxey
(703) 652-6772
rmaxey@snmmi.org
to Nuclear Medicine Technology
Reston, VA- Mary Beth Farrell, EdD, CNMT, NCT, FSNMMI-TS, FASNC, has been named the recipient of the 2026 SNMMI-TS Lifetime Achievement Award. Far
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McGuireWoods Advises Mascarene Partners in Strategic Acquisitions to Form Iron Pillar United Mining Group
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 23 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McGuireWoods Advises Mascarene Partners in Strategic Acquisitions to Form Iron Pillar United Mining Group
McGuireWoods advised Mascarene Partners, a middle-market infrastructure investment platform focused on North American transportation and industrial businesses, in the acquisitions of General Drilling Inc. from Fred Weber Inc. and Venture Drilling East. The companies were combined to form Iro
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McGuireWoods Again Ranks Among Client Service Elite in BTI Consulting's A-Team Report
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 23 (TNSxrep) -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McGuireWoods Again Ranks Among Client Service Elite in BTI Consulting's A-Team Report
Firm Is One of Only Six Nationwide With a Decade-Long Streak in the Top 30
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McGuireWoods again was named one of the nation's leading law firms for client service in BTI Consulting's 2026 Client Service A-Team report, marking the 14th consecutive year it ranked among the top 5% of all firms in the su
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Media Statement: "Transformative potential demands everyone's commitment - that's why TNC is contributing support to the TFFF"
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 21 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news:
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Media Statement: "Transformative potential demands everyone's commitment - that's why TNC is contributing support to the TFFF"
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On the eve of London Climate Action Week 2026, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has confirmed financial support for the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) - a first-of-its-kind mechanism created to reward tropical forest governments, Indigenous Peoples a
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Most Popular Federal Benefits Trends for the Week of June 16, 2026
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 22 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news:
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Most Popular Federal Benefits Trends for the Week of June 16, 2026
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Here's what we've been hearing from NARFE members about their federal benefits recently:
Medicare Guidance
* Some members have contacted NARFE with questions about how to enroll in Medicare, late enrollment penalties, and special enrollment periods
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MUSC Health-Midlands opens state's first combined emergency and urgent care facility
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, June 18 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release:
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MUSC Health-Midlands opens state's first combined emergency and urgent care facility
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COLUMBIA, S.C. - MUSC Health-Midlands, in partnership with Dallas-based Intuitive Health, has cut the ribbon on MUSC Health Emergency and Urgent Care-Garners Ferry, the state's first combined emergency and urgent care facility.
Located at 7620 Garners Ferry Road, just off I-77, the 12,
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National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association: Social Security Board of Trustees' Annual Report
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 22 [Category: Government/Public Administration] (TNSrpt) -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news:
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Social Security Board of Trustees' Annual Report
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The Social Security Board of Trustees' annual report released in June highlights growing financial problems for the nation's retirement system. The report states that the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund, which pays for retirement and survivor be
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NEMA Applauds FERC Action to Support Rising Electricity Demand
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 22 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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NEMA Applauds FERC Action to Support Rising Electricity Demand
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NEMA welcomes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's action to bring greater transparency and certainty to the process for connecting major new sources of electricity demand and infrastructure to the grid. As demand surges from data centers, advanced manufacturing, and e
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Pa. Labor Dept.: Shapiro Administration Leads Multi-State Coalition Opposing Proposed Federal Rule That Would Weaken Worker Protections, Making Wage Theft Harder to Fight
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 23 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news:
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Shapiro Administration Leads Multi-State Coalition Opposing Proposed Federal Rule That Would Weaken Worker Protections, Making Wage Theft Harder to Fight
Pennsylvania is leading a coalition of attorneys general and state labor departments, urging the U.S. Department of Labor to withdraw a proposed rule that would narrow who can be held responsible when workers are denied wag
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PETA Confronts Ajinomoto Execs Over Deadly Animal Tests at Shareholder Meeting
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 23 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
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PETA Confronts Ajinomoto Execs Over Deadly Animal Tests at Shareholder Meeting
Tokyo - Animal defenders converged outside the annual meeting of Ajinomoto Co., Inc.--the world's largest manufacturer of monosodium glutamate (MSG)--on Friday, holding a larger-than-life image of a panicked mouse struggling inside an Ajinomoto ramen bowl and urging the company's executives to ban crue
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POLITICO Names Stefanie Bolzen Transatlantic Correspondent
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 23 -- Politico issued the following statement on June 22, 2026:
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POLITICO Names Stefanie Bolzen Transatlantic Correspondent
Announcement from Clea Benson, Senior Managing Editor; Alex Burns, Senior Executive Editor, North America; Kate Day, Senior Executive Editor, Europe; and Jonathan Greenberger, Global Editor in Chief:
We are thrilled to start the week with an exciting announcement: Stefanie Bolzen is joining POLITICO as Transatlantic Correspondent, based on
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Private Markets Are Reshaping More Than Portfolios, Raising Questions for Investors, Policymakers, and Regulators
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 23 (TNSrpt) -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026:
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Private Markets Are Reshaping More Than Portfolios, Raising Questions for Investors, Policymakers, and Regulators
New CFA Institute Research and Policy Center report examines the implications of a changing balance between public and private capital formation
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CFA Institute Research and Policy Center today launched the first
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Rep. Beyer Introduces Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 22 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news:
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Rep. Beyer Introduces Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act
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On June 11, 2026, Representative Don Beyer (D- VA) introduced H.R. 9261, the Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act. This bill would establish 12 weeks of paid family or medical leave for federal employees, expand ing on the Federal Emp
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Reps. Scott, Omar Issue Letter to House Education & Workforce Committee Chairman Walberg
WASHINGTON, June 22 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, and Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, issued the following letter to Chairman Tim Walberg, R-Michigan:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 17, 2026
The Honorable Tim Walberg
Chairman
Committee on Education and Workforce
2176 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20215
Dear Chairman Walberg:
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Saul Ewing Expands Its Higher Education Industry Group in Baltimore With In-House University Veteran Gerard St. Ours
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 23 -- Saul Ewing, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Saul Ewing Expands its Higher Education Industry Group in Baltimore With In-House University Veteran Gerard St. Ours
Baltimore - Saul Ewing LLP has expanded its Higher Education Industry Group in Baltimore with the hiring of Counsel Gerard St. Ours, who brings nearly 30 years of experience as senior in-house counsel at a major university to his work representing colleges and universities in
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Senate Finance Committee Sets June 25 Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10 a.m. on June 25, 2026, at 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building:
Member Statements
* Mike Crapo (R - ID)
* Ron Wyden (D - OR)
Witnesses
* Brett Doyle of Connecticut, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring December 16, 2030, vice Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, term expired
* David Foley, Jr. of Virginia, to be a Member of the United States
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Strong El Nino Potential Raises Concerns of Long-Term Drought & Mini-Dust Bowl Scenario
STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, June 19 [Category: BizTravel] (TNSrep) -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, posted the following news release:
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Strong El Nino Potential Raises Concerns of Long-Term Drought & Mini-Dust Bowl Scenario
AccuWeather Climate Experts now say there is a 70% chance this El Nino event becomes a "Super El Nino"
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AccuWeather(r) Global Weather Center -- With an exceptionally strong El Nino expected to peak later this year and last in
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Three Questions with Todd Pedersen: Speed to Market in DC
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, June 22 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news:
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Three Questions with Todd Pedersen: Speed to Market in DC
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In Washington, DC, projects do not move forward on design alone. Capital markets, entitlements, geopolitical events and stakeholder engagement shape every outcome, and even small shifts can ripple across
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TowBoatUS Expands Presence With 4th British Columbia Port Location
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, June 23 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release:
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TowBoatUS Expands Presence With 4th British Columbia Port Location
Helmed by Capt. Pasha Barlak, TowBoatUS Sointula is ready to assist recreational boaters
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SOINTULA, British Columbia - TowBoatUS, North America's largest on-water towing fleet, continues its expansion in British Columbia with the opening of a fourth location in the province. TowBoatUS Sointula is now on the water,
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UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center: AI-Powered Platform Helps Researchers Find Promising Cancer Therapies Faster
LOS ANGELES, California, June 23 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release:
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New AI-powered platform helps researchers find promising cancer therapies faster
The technology enables real-time tracking of drug responses across thousands of patient-derived organoids
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Researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed a new platform that combines 3D bioprinting, advanced imaging and artificial intellige
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Va. A.G. Jones Applauds Resources for Attorney General's Office in 2026-2028 Biennial Budget Conference Report
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 20 (TNSxrep) -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement:
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Attorney General Jones Applauds Resources for Attorney General's Office in 2026-2028 Biennial Budget Conference Report
Conference Budget Includes More Than $15 Million in New Funding Over Biennium for the Office of the Attorney General
Budget Addresses Long-Standing Compensation Challenges, Builds Capacity, and Supports New OAG Authority
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Attorney General Jay Jones issued the
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Va. A.G. Jones Holds Press Conference on Firearm Industry Accountability Legislation
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 23 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 22, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Holds Press Conference on Firearm Industry Accountability Legislation
Today, Attorney General Jay Jones held a press conference in the historic Barbara Johns Building to announce the Office of the Attorney General's next steps in implementing Virginia's new firearm industry accountability law HB21/SB27. Attorney General Jay Jones was joined b
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Va. Conservation & Recreation Dept.: State's Flood Preparedness Modeling Efforts Receive National Award
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 23 -- The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation issued the following news release:
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Virginia's flood preparedness modeling efforts receive national award
At the 50th annual Association of State Floodplain Managers Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation's Office of Resilience Planning received the national Tom Lee Award for excellence in floodplain management for its development, use and public distr
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Venable Launches "The Beauty Law Glow-Up" Podcast Series for Beauty, Wellness, and Personal Care Brands
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026:
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Venable Launches "The Beauty Law Glow-Up" Podcast Series for Beauty, Wellness, and Personal Care Brands
New podcast explores the legal, regulatory, intellectual property, privacy, and business issues shaping today's beauty industry.
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Venable LLP announced today the launch of The Beauty Law Glow-Up, a new podcast series dedicated to helping beauty, wellness, and personal care companies navi
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Venable's Corporate Group Adds Private Equity Partner Kaitlin Kines in California
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Venable's Corporate Group Adds Private Equity Partner Kaitlin Kines in California
ORANGE COUNTY, CA - Venable LLP is pleased to announce that Kaitlin Kines has joined the firm as a partner in its Corporate Group in Orange County. Ms. Kines brings significant experience advising private equity sponsors, growth equity investors, financial institutions, family offices, and companies on mergers and acquisitions,
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Virginia Budget Deal Fails to Launch Long-Awaited Menhaden Research
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 22 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release:
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Virginia Budget Deal Fails to Launch Long-Awaited Menhaden Research
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Repeated delays on science reaffirm need to pause reduction fishery in Chesapeake Bay
House and Senate lawmakers in Virginia announced a deal this weekend on a two-year state budget that once again does not include much-needed funding to study the Chesapeake Bay's menhaden population-bowing to pressure from industry to
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Virginia Budget Deal Shortchanges Clean Water, Conservation Priorities
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 21 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release:
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Virginia Budget Deal Shortchanges Clean Water, Conservation Priorities
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Virginia lawmakers in the House and Senate this weekend rolled out a compromise proposal for the biennial budget that starts on July 1, which unfortunately shortchanges clean water and conservation priorities in the first budget that will be enacted under the revised Chesapeake Bay agreement.
Among the most concernin
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Virginia Tech Hosts Prestigious Infectious Disease Research Conference
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Virginia Tech hosts prestigious infectious disease research conference
Researchers from around the world gathered at Virginia Tech for the 23rd Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases Conference (EEID) to talk about one of the greatest challenges facing modern society and the environment.
By Felicia Spencer
Researchers from around the world gathered at Virginia Tech for the 23rd Ecology and Evolution of In
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Virginia Tech: Cautionary Tale' - Study Challenges Assumption About Brain Activity in Movement Disorders
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 19 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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A cautionary tale': Study challenges assumption about brain activity in movement disorders
Meike van der Heijden, assistant professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, finds activity in easily measured cerebellar cells may not reliably predict signals in deeper brain regions linked to dystonia, ataxia, and tremor.
By Matt Chittum
A new finding by a Virginia Tech neuroscientist at the
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Virginia Tech: Modeling Nuclear Fusion at Lightning Speed
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 23 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Modeling nuclear fusion at lightning speed
Simulation is an essential step in the path to commercially viable nuclear fusion, but it's a slow, expensive process. This mathematician is devising techniques to speed it up.
By Kelly Izlar
As we scour and scorch the Earth for deeper wells of energy, investors and government agencies are pouring billions into nuclear fusion research. The hope is that fusion
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Virginia Western Community College: Virginia Workforce Association Recognizes Healthcare Partnership
ROANOKE, Virginia, June 18 -- Virginia Western Community College issued the following news:
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Virginia Workforce Association recognizes healthcare partnership
By Erica Myatt
Virginia Western Community College celebrates an award-winning healthcare program in the Roanoke Valley.
The Virginia Workforce Association has named Carilion Clinic's Grow-Our-Own Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) Program as recipient of the Talent Champion Award. Virginia Western and the Greater Roanoke Workforce
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WashU Expert: Free speech and judicial independence in the age of revolution
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 23 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Free speech and judicial independence in the age of revolution
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When the Continental Congress declared independence on July 4, 1776, they were not only asserting independence from Great Britain. They were also condemning specific abuses by King George III and Parliament -among them, the inability to speak freely against those in power or to have a fair hearing in court.
"Both free speech an
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