Monday - July 13, 2026

News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors

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AFMEDCOM initiates fourth inter-command transfer
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * AFMEDCOM initiates fourth inter-command transfer * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - The Air Force Medical Command began its fourth inter-command transfer June 29, 2026, realigning medical Airmen currently under Air Force Global Strike Command to the 359th Medical Wing, Medical Readiness Command-Alpha. The Department of Air Force established AFMEDCOM in August 2024 t  more
AFPI Participates in Human Trafficking Roundtable
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * AFPI Participates in Human Trafficking Roundtable Chesterfield, VA -- On Friday, June 26, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) convened a roundtable discussion at the Chesterfield County Jail in Virginia to examine the intersection of trafficking, addiction, and recovery, highlighting the need for America First policies that treat victims with dignity while addressing the ro  more
Ahmed Abbasi appointed the director of Notre Dame's Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society and deputy director of the Data, AI, and Computing Initiative
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 30 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Ahmed Abbasi appointed the director of Notre Dame's Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society and deputy director of the Data, AI, and Computing Initiative * Ahmed Abbasi, the Joe and Jane Giovanini Professor of IT, Analytics and Operations in the Mendoza College of Business, has been named the director of the University of Notre Dame's Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society and deputy director of   more
Amentum Wins NASA'S COSMOS Contract to Advance Spaceflight Mission Operations
GERMANTOWN, Maryland, June 30 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release: * * * Amentum Wins NASA'S COSMOS Contract to Advance Spaceflight Mission Operations * CHANTILLY, Va. - Amentum (NYSE: AMTM), a global leader in advanced engineering and technology solutions, has been awarded NASA's Consolidated Spaceflight Mission Operations and Systems (COSMOS) contract. The award comes through the ASCEND Aerospace & Techn  more
American Counseling Association Elects FY2027 Board of Directors
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 1 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release: * * * American Counseling Association Elects FY2027 Board of Directors The American Counseling Association (ACA) announced its new board of directors for fiscal year 2027. Terms for the new officers and directors-at-large begin on July 1, 2026 and end on June 30, 2027. Victoria Kress, PhD, LPCC-S, NCC, director of the clinical mental health and addictions counseling programs at Youngstown S  more
ATA Statement on Nomination of Sonderling to Lead USDOL
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 29 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Statement on Nomination of Sonderling to Lead USDOL * Jun 29, 2026 Washington - American Trucking Associations President & CEO Chris Spear issued the following statement after President Trump nominated Keith Sonderling to serve as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor: "ATA strongly supports Keith Sonderling's nomination to serve as Secretary   more
Attorney General Bonta Calls for Department of Energy to Withdraw Proposed Sunset Rule
SACRAMENTO, California, June 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Calls for Department of Energy to Withdraw Proposed Sunset Rule * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside 13 attorneys general nationwide, submitted comments opposing the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Sunset Rule, which would add one-or five-year termination dates to over 500 DOE regulations as well as many future DOE rules. This propo  more
Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Effort to Remove Rules Protecting Americans from Housing Discrimination
SACRAMENTO, California, June 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Effort to Remove Rules Protecting Americans from Housing Discrimination * OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s proposal to dismantle its rules prohibiting housing   more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect Healthcare for Tens of Thousands of North Carolinians with Cancer and Severe Illnesses
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 29 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect Healthcare for Tens of Thousands of North Carolinians with Cancer and Severe Illnesses Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over a new federal rule that puts tens of thousands of North Carolinians with cancer and other s  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER UNLAWFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAID WORK REQUIREMENTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER UNLAWFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAID WORK REQUIREMENTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, today announced a lawsuit over the Trump administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.   more
AWS Names Anduril a Preferred Edge Provider for National Security and Defense
COSTA MESA, California, July 1 -- Anduril Industries, a defense technology company that says it specializes in advanced autonomous systems, issued the following news: * * * AWS Names Anduril a Preferred Edge Provider for National Security and Defense Partnership delivers native cloud compute, GenAI, storage, and networking services to contested environments. - Modern operations run on data. Command and control, ISR, logistics, mission planning, and autonomy all depend on access to significa  more
BAE Systems: Response to the UK Defence Investment Plan
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 1 -- BAE Systems issued the following statement on June 30, 2026: * * * Response to the UK Defence Investment Plan The UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, visited our Malloy site in Berkshire today, which specialises in uncrewed air systems (UAS) ahead of publishing the Government's Defence Investment Plan. The strategy sets out funding to support the armed forces, bolster British industry and strengthen NATO's deterrence and defence. The Prime Minister saw firstha  more
BAMC, WHASC among six military hospitals, clinics recognized as Centers of Excellence
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * BAMC, WHASC among six military hospitals, clinics recognized as Centers of Excellence * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Defense Health Agency Director Vice Adm. Darin K. Via has formally established regional centers of excellence to deliver premier specialty care supporting critical warfighting capabilities. Emerging in response to the National Defense Authoriza  more
Birthright Protection Remains, But Attacks Continue
WASHINGTON, June 30 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * Birthright Protection Remains, But Attacks Continue * In an important victory for all Americans, today the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a presidential executive order that would have changed the 14 th Amendment's process for U.S. citizenship. But while today is a victory, attacks on communities of color continue to persist both with the president and in cases with this court. "While we we  more
CAIR Calls on Muslim Community to Support Va. Mosque Ahead of July Hate Crime Court Harassment Hearing
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * CAIR Calls on Muslim Community to Support Va. Mosque Ahead of July Hate Crime Court Harassment Hearing Over the weekend, the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) joined Dar Al-Nur, Dar Al Hijrah Islamic Center, and Muslim American Society of DC, at Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center in Falls Church, Virginia, to stand in solidarity with the Dar Al-Nur Community Center ah  more
Catastrophic Supreme Court Ruling: Anchor Babies Away!
FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following news release: * * * Catastrophic Supreme Court Ruling: Anchor Babies Away! * June 30, 2026, Fairfax, Va.-Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling in Trump v. Barbara : "The Supreme Court just told would-be illegal aliens everything they've ever wanted to hear: Just come to  more
Coast More, Pay Less: How and where Americans can save on summer beach travel
AUSTIN, Texas, June 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * Coast More, Pay Less: How and where Americans can save on summer beach travel * The American beach vacation is a beloved summer tradition. Across US beach towns, for example, searches by families for Airbnb stays this summer are up nearly 20 percent. 1 However, traveling to the coast is increasingly out of reach for many families with 79 percent of Americans saying  more
CTA President, CEO Issues Statement on USMCA Advances American Innovation
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 1 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following statement by President and CEO Kinsey Fabrizio: * * * CTA President & CEO: USMCA Advances American Innovation The following statement on is attributed to Kinsey Fabrizio, President and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R): "USMCA gives businesses the certainty they need to invest, build, innovate, and grow. It creates an integrated market of nearly 500 million consumers and allows the U.S., Mexi  more
Democratic Party of Virginia Chairman Senator Lamont Bagby issues statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision on birthright citizenship
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 30 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Democratic Party of Virginia Chairman Senator Lamont Bagby issues statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision on birthright citizenship * RICHMOND,VA \- Democratic Party of Virginia Chairman Senator Lamont Bagby issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision on birthright citizenship. "For more than 150 years, birthright citizenship has been a cornerstone of the  more
Drought conditions continue across North Carolina
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 29 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Drought conditions continue across North Carolina * As drought conditions continue across North Carolina heading into the Fourth of July weekend, the public is encouraged to continue to follow water supply restrictions set by their local water systems. "We are coordinating with utilities and reservoir operators who are actively working to maintain supplies amid  more
EEOC Sues 99 Ranch Market for Discrimination Against Non-Chinese Workers
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues 99 Ranch Market for Discrimination Against Non-Chinese Workers * Federal agency charges grocery store chain with bias in favor of Chinese workers LOS ANGELES -Tawa Supermarket, Inc. doing business as 99 Ranch Market, violated federal law when it fired and otherwise discriminated against non-Chinese workers based on their national origin, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunit  more
Election Month Ruling By Supreme Court Regrettable
FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 6 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following news release: * * * Election Month Ruling By Supreme Court Regrettable * June 29, 2026, Fairfax, Va.-Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling in Watson v. Republican National Committee : "In an apparent bid to avert Democrats' threatened Supreme Court packing scheme, Republ  more
ESPN announces nominees for the 2026 Sports Humanitarian Awards
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN announces nominees for the 2026 Sports Humanitarian Awards * The 12 th annual Sports Humanitarian Awards will celebrate and honor athletes, teams, leagues and members of the sports industry who use the power of sport to make a positive impact on society. This year's Sports Humanitarian Awards, hosted by SportsCenter studio anchor and analyst Christine Williamson,   more
FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a rule updating Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for dozens of airports across the U.S., reflecting changes to navigation infrastructure, air traffic requirements and obstacle assessments that affect instrument flight operations. The rule amends 14 CFR Part 97 by establishing, revising, suspending or removing instrument approach pr  more
Farmers and Nature to Benefit from Newly Launched Agroforestry Project
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 30 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * Farmers and Nature to Benefit from Newly Launched Agroforestry Project * The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and partners today announced the launch of the Expanding Agroforestry Pproject (EAP), an effort to help U.S. farmers strengthen their operations, diversify revenue and improve land health. Eligible producers throughout the 30-state project area are invited to apply for financial an  more
George Mason researcher receives $1M Community Project Award for a high-resolution mass spectrometer
FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 29 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason researcher receives $1M Community Project Award for a high-resolution mass spectrometer * A new high-resolution mass spectrometer is coming to George Mason University's Center for Molecular Engineering (CME) this fall, thanks to a $1 million Virginia Community Project award given to Mikell Paige, chair of George Mason's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Science. The   more
George Mason sociologists advance families' economic mobility through Fairfax County pilot program
FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 29 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason sociologists advance families' economic mobility through Fairfax County pilot program * An innovative partnership between George Mason University, Fairfax County, and the United Way is shedding light on how guaranteed income can support working families facing economic hardship. Throughout the county's 18-month Economic Mobility Pilot Program, George Mason researchers Amy Best and Eliz Store  more
Go RVing Creator Summit Introduces Millions To The RV Lifestyle
HERNDON, Virginia, June 30 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Go RVing Creator Summit Introduces Millions To The RV Lifestyle * How do we plant the seed of RV ownership in the minds of active consumers who have never considered it? We bring the lifestyle directly to where they look for inspiration. This June, Go RVing did exactly that by hosting the inaugural Go RVing Creator Summit at the Sun Outdoors Rocky Mountain campground in Gra  more
Governor Spanberger Secures $40 Million Investment by Rural King in Henry County
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 30 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Secures $40 Million Investment by Rural King in Henry County * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger announced today that Rural King -a national retail brand specializing in farm and home supplies -will invest $40 million to establish a new distribution facility in Henry County. Upon completion, Rural King expects to create 150 new jobs for Virginians at the fa  more
Graduate student pursues potential therapy for deadly lung disease
ROANOKE, Virginia, June 29 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Graduate student pursues potential therapy for deadly lung disease * With no cure in sight, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis kills roughly 22,600 Americans each year. Virginia Tech doctoral student Diruba Yeasmen is working to halt the deadly lung disease. A student in the Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program, Yeasmen has been awarded a predoctoral f  more
Griffith Celebrates $40 Million Distribution Facility Investment in Henry County
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Celebrates $40 Million Distribution Facility Investment in Henry County * Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced a $40 million investment from Rural King to establish a new distribution plant in Henry County, Virginia. According to a press release, this investment will support 150 new jobs. Following news of this announcement, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the f  more
Hilton Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release Date
MCLEAN, Virginia, July 1 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Hilton Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release Date Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HLT) will report second quarter 2026 financial results before the stock market opens on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, followed by a conference call at 9 a.m. EDT. Christopher J. Nassetta, president & chief executive officer, Hilton, and Kevin Jacobs, executive vice president & chief financial   more
Hilton Hotels That Embody Americana Through Place
MCLEAN, Virginia, July 1 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Hotels that Embody Americana Through Place Hit the open road and discover stays that reflect the heart, soul and scenery of the nation's national parks and heartland cities * Discover destination-inspired Hilton stays near iconic landscapes like Yellowstone's geothermal wonders, Moab's red rocks, the majestic Great Smoky Mountains and Chicago's towering skyline. * Experience historic towns   more
How Three Alumnae at World Without Exploitation Brought Sex Trafficking Out of the Shadows
BROOKLYN, New York, June 30 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * How Three Alumnae at World Without Exploitation Brought Sex Trafficking Out of the Shadows * World Without Exploitation cofounders, President Rachel Foster '94 and CEO Lauren Hersh '02, who work alongside a third alumnae, Policy Director Rebecca Zipkin '11 gained national attention for their work with the Epstein survivors. The public service announcement video opening was striking and effective: A series of  more
Infectious Diseases Society: Statement on Request for Funding Ebola Response
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 30 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following statement on June 29, 2026, by President Ronald G. Nahass: * * * Additional funding to address the Ebola epidemic in Central Africa is critically needed to save lives and contain the current outbreak. The Administration's request for this funding is an important step in restoring the United States' reputation as a global leader in protecting people from infectious diseases. However, providing fund  more
Jackrabbit in the Spotlight / A memorable 2 years for Noah Richardson
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 30 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Jackrabbit in the Spotlight / A memorable 2 years for Noah Richardson * Noah Richardson celebrates a rover weigh-in of 19 pounds, earning bonus points for coming in under 20 pounds at the 2026 Human Exploration Rover Challenge in Huntsville, Alabama, April 10. Noah Richardson didn't need to be told twice. Associate Professor Todd Letcher told the freshmen gathered at a camp before the start  more
JNM Continues Strong Performance in 2025 Journal Citation Reports
RESTON, Virginia, June 30 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * JNM Continues Strong Performance in 2025 Journal Citation Reports * Media Contact: Rebecca Maxey (703) 652-6772 rmaxey@snmmi.org Reston, VA (June 30, 2026)- The Journal of Nuclear Medicine (JNM) -the flagship publication of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging-has maintained its status as one of the top medical imaging journa  more
Kaine Praises Supreme Court's Birthright Citizenship Ruling
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Praises Supreme Court's Birthright Citizenship Ruling * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a former civil rights attorney, released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Trump v. Barbara : "President Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship by executive order was lawless and shameful from the start. I am glad that the Supreme Court rul  more
Keyport hosts DSEND First-Ever Open Water Evaluation
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * Keyport hosts DSEND First-Ever Open Water Evaluation * KEYPORT, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES - Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport hosted the first-ever open water test of the Deep Sea Expeditionary with No Decompression suit June 8-12. The cutting-edge atmospheric diving system is designed to protect divers from the crushing pressure of extreme ocean depths while eliminating the need for decom  more
Lawmakers Deliver Menhaden Research Funding in Budget, but Shortchange Other Conservation Priorities
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 30 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Lawmakers Deliver Menhaden Research Funding in Budget, but Shortchange Other Conservation Priorities * The Virginia House and Senate this week gave final approval to the Commonwealth's two-year budget plan for the period starting July 1, shortchanging clean water and conservation priorities even as they delivered long-sought research funding for the menhaden population in the Chesapeake Bay  more
Leonardo DRS Schedules Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call for July 30, 2026
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 1 -- Leonardo DRS, a company that says it provides advanced defense technology to U.S. national security customers and allies around the world, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Leonardo DRS Schedules Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call for July 30, 2026 Leonardo DRS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRS) has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, July 30, 2026 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss its second quarter 2026 results. The company pla  more
Liberty Athletics Earns Third Consecutive CUSA Institutional Excellence Award
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, July 1 -- Liberty University issued the following news release: * * * Liberty Athletics earns third consecutive CUSA Institutional Excellence Award For the third consecutive year, Liberty University Athletics has earned the Conference USA Institutional Excellence Award, presented to the institution with the highest GPA during each academic year for all student-athletes in conference-sponsored sports. Liberty Athletics ended the 2025-26 school year with a 3.42 cumulative   more
McClellan Statement on Supreme Court Trump v. Barbara Decision Maintaining Birthright Citizenship as a Constitutional Right
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on Supreme Court Trump v. Barbara Decision Maintaining Birthright Citizenship as a Constitutional Right * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. Barbara ruling that the Trump Administration's executive order directing federal agencies to deny U.S. citizenship to children   more
McClellan, Markey Lead Colleagues in Condemning EPA's Attempt to Let Data Centers, Fossil Fuel Plants and Other Major Facilities Evade Core Clean Air Act Protections
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan, Markey Lead Colleagues in Condemning EPA's Attempt to Let Data Centers, Fossil Fuel Plants and Other Major Facilities Evade Core Clean Air Act Protections * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA), co-chair of the bicameral Environmental Justice Caucus and member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, led a lett  more
McGuireWoods IP Team Recognized for Excellence in IAM Patent 1000
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 1 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods IP Team Recognized for Excellence in IAM Patent 1000 McGuireWoods earned prominent individual and practice rankings in the 2026 edition of the IAM Patent 1000, the definitive guide to the world's leading patent practitioners. The firm earned rankings in two U.S. jurisdictions -- the Washington, D.C., metro area and Texas -- and six partners were singled out as "Recommended Individuals  more
Michael Davis to lead undergraduate admission at W&M
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 30 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Michael Davis to lead undergraduate admission at W&M * Michael Davis, an enrollment leader with nearly 20 years of experience in higher education, has been selected as William & Mary's next associate vice provost and dean of admissions. Davis currently serves as the senior associate director of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He will start at Willi  more
Michael McClanahan Named Orlando Regional President for Pinnacle Financial Partners
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 1 -- 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 30, 2026: * * * Michael McClanahan named Orlando regional president for Pinnacle Financial Partners Experienced leader introduces Pinnacle brand to Orlando during Synovus merger transition - ORLANDO, Fla. -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus Bank earlier t  more
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Reaffirms September 15 PFAS Reporting Deadline
HERNDON, Virginia, June 30 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Reaffirms September 15 PFAS Reporting Deadline * On Monday, June 15, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) reaffirmed that manufacturers subject to Minnesota's PFAS reporting requirements must submit initial reports by Tuesday, September 15, 2026. As defined by Amara's Law, manufacturers who sell products into Minnesota must report  more
Most Popular Federal Benefits Trends for the Week of June 26th
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Most Popular Federal Benefits Trends for the Week of June 26th * Here's what we've been hearing from NARFE members about their federal benefits recently: Delays in Retirement Package Processing * NARFE continues to field calls from members experiencing delays receiving their full annuities via the finalization of the  more
MTA Announces 57 St M Subway Station Fully Accessible With Opening of Two Elevators Paid for by Private Developer
NEW YORK, July 1 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * MTA Announces 57 St M Subway Station Fully Accessible With Opening of Two Elevators Paid for by Private Developer Upgrades Include New Fare Control Area, Two Elevators, and Control Areas, Funded and Constructed by Sedesco First Station Made Fully Accessible through Zoning for Accessibility's (ZFA) Transit Improvement Bonus Program, Saving MTA $43M in Construc  more
National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association Issues Statement on Trump Administration Handling of Deferred Resignation Program
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 1 [Category: Government/Public Administration] (TNSrpt) -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following statement by RJ Thacker, manager for political and legislative affairs on a Public Citizen analysis on the Trump administration's handling of the Deferred Resignation Program: * * * The administration's Deferred Resignation Program (DRP) kept some 140,000 federal employees on the payroll long after they agreed to leave, costing  more
Naval Medical Center San Diego Maxillofacial Restoration Program designated Center of Excellence
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 29 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Naval Medical Center San Diego Maxillofacial Restoration Program designated Center of Excellence * SAN DIEGO, Calif. -The Defense Health Agency has formally designated Naval Medical Center San Diego's Maxillofacial Restoration Program as a Department of War Specialty Center of Excellence. The designation, which is official as of May 18, establishes an enterprise-wide standard of care and regional   more
NEMA Applauds House Passage of Bipartisan SECURE Grid Act, Urges Swift Senate Action
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 30 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NEMA Applauds House Passage of Bipartisan SECURE Grid Act, Urges Swift Senate Action * ARLINGTON, Va. -The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid (SECURE Grid) Act, bipartisan legislation that would strengthen plann  more
New report from The Nature Conservancy Finds NYC is Progressing Toward the Goal of 30% Tree Canopy Cover Citywide, But Gains Vary by Neighborhood
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 1 [Category: Environment] (TNSrpt) -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news on June 30, 2026: * * * New report from The Nature Conservancy Finds NYC is Progressing Toward the Goal of 30% Tree Canopy Cover Citywide, But Gains Vary by Neighborhood * The Nature Conservancy today released Growing Greener: The State of Tree Canopy in New York City, 2017-2021, the most comprehensive look, to date, at how New York City's tree canopy is changing across public and  more
Newt Shosteck to Serve as 2026-27 Student Representative to the Fairfax County School Board
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 30 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Newt Shosteck to Serve as 2026-27 Student Representative to the Fairfax County School Board * Newt Shosteck, a rising senior at Hayfield Secondary School, has been elected by the countywide Student Advisory Council (SAC) to serve a one-year term as student representative to the Fairfax County School Board, beginning July 1. Shosteck will participate in School Board meetings as a nonvoting member  more
NSSF Statement on SCOTUS Decision of Gun-Related Petitions
WASHINGTON, June 30 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release: * * * NSSF Statement on SCOTUS Decision of Gun-Related Petitions * WASHINGTON, D.C. -NSSF (r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is elated over the U.S. Supreme Court's decision today to hear petitions challenging state restrictions on the possession of Modern Sporting Rifles (MSRs). Petitions challenging the constitutionality of these state-based restrictions hav  more
Panel Delays Decision on Tribal Recognition in Chesapeake Bay Agreement
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 30 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Panel Delays Decision on Tribal Recognition in Chesapeake Bay Agreement * State and Federal leaders on Tuesday put off a decision on whether they will grant a longstanding request by a council of Tribes from around Virginia to be added as signatories to the updated Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement. The Bay Program's Principals' Staff Committee voted to hold off on deciding how to recogn  more
Premium by Design: All-New Interior of the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas
HERNDON, Virginia, July 1 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release: * * * Premium by design: The all-new interior of the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas * Redesigned interior is completely reimagined and elevated with a more modern design and upscale materials * Real wood decor is featured, along with innovative ambient lighting and an available 15-inch infotainment screen * The all-new 2027 Atlas arrives in U.S. dealerships this fall - Volkswagen designers had a clear aim w  more
ProPublica's Local Reporting Network Names Four New Partners for Its 50 State Initiative
NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: Media] -- ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism, issued the following news release: * * * ProPublica's Local Reporting Network Names Four New Partners for Its 50 State Initiative * ProPublica has selected four new partner newsrooms and local journalists for its Local Reporting Network. This is the fifth group selected as part of the organization's 50 State Initiative, a commitment to selecting a partnership with one   more
REJECTED: Deleted photos, silenced voices: ICE walkouts most censored story of the year
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news: * * * Deleted photos, silenced voices: ICE walkouts most censored story of the year * Nervous laughter and then fear overcame Mansfield High School seniors Soriyah Jennane and Lacey Hughlett when their principal and assistant principal quickly approached them and demanded their cameras this past February. They were there to photograph a historic student walkout for the yearbook, ju  more
Rep. Scott Votes for War Powers Resolution on Lebanon
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on June 30, 2026: * * * Scott Votes for War Powers Resolution on Lebanon Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting yes on H.Con.Res, 104, Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon. " I voted in favor of this war powers resolution, which requires the removal of United States  more
Rep. Subramanyam Statement After Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement After Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship in a 6-3 decision: "I'm glad the courts recognized that President Trump's birthright citizenship executive order was a blatant and unconstitutional attempt to   more
Rep. Subramanyam Statement on KIDS Act Vote
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement on KIDS Act Vote * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement after voting NO on the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act (H.R. 7757): "I voted no on the KIDS Act because when it comes to keeping our kids safe online, we have to get it right. This bill leaves out several vital provisions to protect our kid  more
Reps. Morelle, Raskin, Garcia Issue Letter to to WinRed Inc.
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to WinRed Inc.: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 10, 2026 Ryan Lyk Chief Executive Officer WinRed, Inc. 4250 Fairfax Drive, Suite 600 Arlington, Virginia  more
Reps. Scott, Bonamici Issue Letter to USDA
WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, and Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 24, 2026 The Honorable Stephen Alexander Vaden Deputy Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave, SW Wash  more
Researchers in various studies looking for participants
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 30 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers in various studies looking for participants * Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Validation of biomechanics component of SimulScan and aging study Researchers are recruiting healthy adults for a swallowing and brain study directed by Georgia Malandraki, principal investigator and professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearin  more
RLC Files Supreme Court Brief on Video Privacy Law
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 30 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * RLC Files Supreme Court Brief on Video Privacy Law * The Retail Litigation Center (RLC) filed an amicus brief today in the U.S. Supreme Court case Michael Salazar v. Paramount Global, dba 247Sports. At issue in this case is whether a 1980s federal video privacy law-the Video Privacy Protection Act, or VPPA-should be stretched to cover claims that have nothing   more
Security Industry Association and nFACT Announce Partnership
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 1 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association and nFACT Announce Partnership SIA members will be highlighted on the nFACT digital marketplace, with discounted access to the platform and opportunities to connect with 27,000+ service providers. SILVER SPRING, Md.-The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced a strategic partnership with nFACT, a platform that conne  more
Sentara develops successful approach to preventing MRSA, cutting infections in half
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara develops successful approach to preventing MRSA, cutting infections in half * For most people, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, does not cause problems. But in some cases, the bacteria, which is resistant to antibiotics, can lead to serious, hard-to-manage infections and even death. Around the country, there were nearly 324,000 cases of patients hospitali  more
Somerset Community College Welcomes Director of Enrollment Management, Dr. John Hall
SOMERSET, Kentucky, June 30 -- Somerset Community College issued the following news: * * * Somerset Community College welcomes new Director of Enrollment Management, Dr. John Hall In March, Somerset Community College (SCC) welcomed its newest Director of Enrollment Management, Dr. John Hall. Originally from Ashland in Eastern Kentucky, Dr. Hall deeply understands how education can empower Appalachian families and break generational cycles. "What I love about this area is that it feels like   more
SouthState Bank Named Strategic Resource Partner of the Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina
ANDERSON, South Carolina, June 30 -- Anderson University posted the following news release: * * * SouthState Bank Named Strategic Resource Partner of the Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina * The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina at Anderson University is proud to announce that SouthState Bank has joined the Institute as a Strategic Resource Partner, further strengthening the Institute's mission to equip and serve family-owned businesses acro  more
SPANBERGER, VA DEMOCRATS SHOULD TOSS GUN LAW RATHER THAN DELAY
BELLEVUE, Washington, June 30 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * SPANBERGER, VA DEMOCRATS SHOULD TOSS GUN LAW RATHER THAN DELAY * BELLEVUE, WA - Anti-gun Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger and her Democrat Assembly allies have retreated from a gun rights battle they are almost certain to lose, delaying their ill-advised ban on carrying modern semiautomatic firearms until 2027 after a Lancaster County judg  more
ST Engineering Issues Commentary: What It Really Takes to Stay Ahead of Fast-evolving Drone Threats
HERNDON, Virginia, July 1 -- ST Engineering, a group is a government-linked entity that specializes in the aerospace, electronics, land systems and marine sectors, issued the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by head of advanced networks and sensors Vinson Ong: * * * What It Really Takes to Stay Ahead of Fast-evolving Drone Threats Not long ago, a drone incident might have involved a hobbyist straying into restricted airspace during a public event. Today, the same drone technology, now c  more
Statement from PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger on the Passing of Tony Brown
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * Statement from PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger on the Passing of Tony Brown * ARLINGTON, VA; June 29, 2026 -PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger shared the following statement today on the passing of Tony Brown, trailblazing host and producer of "Tony Brown's Journal, " a long-running PBS news and public affairs show: "We mourn the passing of Tony Brown, a singular force in public television   more
Steele Chapter Celebrates Newly Commissioned Officers
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 30 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Steele Chapter Celebrates Newly Commissioned Officers * The D.W. Steele Sr. Chapter of the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) continued its strong partnership with Air Force ROTC (AFROTC) this spring by supporting commissioning ceremonies at Howard University AFROTC Detachment 130 and the University of Maryland AFROTC Detachment 330. Howard University  more
Steven DeLuca to Serve as Rector of VCU Board of Visitors
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Steven DeLuca to serve as rector of VCU Board of Visitors Additionally, board members Neil Amin will serve as vice rector, and Harry Thalhimer will serve as secretary. - Steven DeLuca, vice president, head of state and local government affairs for Capital One Financial, will serve as rector of the Virginia Commonwealth University Board of Visitors. His nomination as rector was approved Monday, an  more
Stravitz Sanyal Liver Institute at VCU Opens Clinical Research Imaging Center to Advance Liver Disease Treatments
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Stravitz Sanyal liver institute at VCU opens Clinical Research Imaging Center to advance liver disease treatments The facility in Richmond, which includes a cutting-edge PET/CT scanner, will target conditions that have become global health challenges. By A.J. Hostetler, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health A new imaging center at the Stravitz Sanyal Institute for Liver  more
System chief nursing officer selected as Fellow of American Academy of Nursing
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * System chief nursing officer selected as Fellow of American Academy of Nursing * Sentara Health is pleased to announce that Senior Vice President and System Chief Nursing Officer Amber Price has been selected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, one of the highest honors in nursing. Fellows are selected based on their outstanding contributions to improve health locally and g  more
Trump Administration Defies Federal Court in Refusing to Fund Illegally Canceled Grant Program
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 30 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on June 29, 2026 with Public Rights Project: * * * Trump Administration defies federal court in refusing to fund illegally canceled grant program The Southern Environmental Law Center and Public Rights Project called on the South Carolina federal district court today to require the Trump Administration's EPA to comply with the court's recent ruling.  Earlier this month, South Caroli  more
UMW Center for Historic Preservation Announces 2026 Book Prize
FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, July 1 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Center for Historic Preservation Announces 2026 Book Prize By Lisa Chinn Marvashti A historical account of a road that never was is the winner of this year's University of Mary Washington Center for Historic Preservation Book Prize. Road to Nowhere: How a Highway Map Wrecked Baltimore tells the story of the lasting harm caused by the 1957 proposal of a highway slicing through Maryland'  more
Unions File Lawsuit to Force Court Rule on 'Loyalty Question'
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Unions File Lawsuit to Force Court Rule on 'Loyalty Question' * Federal employee unions have asked a federal appeals court to require a judge to rule on their challenge to the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) federal hiring essay questions, citing ongoing harm to job applicants from continued delays. The lawsuit foc  more
Update on the USPS' Temporary Suspension of FERS Contributions
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Update on the USPS' Temporary Suspension of FERS Contributions * The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has updated its temporary suspension of employer contributions to the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), clarifying that it is a short-term cash-conservation measure, not a reduction in employee retirement benefits. Th  more
VCU Health names president for future Chesterfield hospital
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 30 [Category: Medical] -- VCU Health, an academic medical center on the forefront of health care, providing patients with treatments and medical technology available, issued the following news release: * * * VCU Health names president for future Chesterfield hospital * Sheldon Barr, MSN, MBA, has been named president of the future Chesterfield hospital, effective July 1. In addition to this new responsibility, Barr will continue serving as president of VCU Health Com  more
Vindman Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Staffing at VA Health Clinics, Improve Care Offered to Vets
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Vindman Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Staffing at VA Health Clinics, Improve Care Offered to Vets Today, U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) and Abe Hamadeh (R-Ariz.-08) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase transparency and accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), helping address understaffing at facilities across the country, in  more
Virginia AFA Leaders Hold Executive Committee Meeting, Hear From Assistant SECAF
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 30 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Virginia AFA Leaders Hold Executive Committee Meeting, Hear From Assistant SECAF * The Virginia State Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) held its first quarterly Executive Committee meeting of 2026 on March 7. The event was hosted by the AFA General Charles A. Gabriel Chapter-which represents AFA members along the Aerospace Corridor in Northern Virgin  more
Virginia DMV Makes a Splash With Virginia Mobile ID in Hampton Roads
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 1 -- The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles issued the following news: * * * Virginia DMV Makes a Splash with Virginia Mobile ID in Hampton Roads Fast, Secure and On Your Phone: Now Accepted at Ocean Breeze Waterpark, TSA, DMV, Plus More - Building on the success of its rollouts in Richmond and Northern Virginia, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is officially launching Virginia Mobile ID across Hampton Roads, giving residents a secure, easy and mod  more
Virginia State Bar Clients' Protection Fund Board Pays $264,643 on Seventeen Petitions
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 1 -- The Virginia State Bar issued the following news: * * * Virginia State Bar Clients' Protection Fund Board Pays $264,643 on Seventeen Petitions The Virginia State Bar Clients' Protection Fund Board authorized payments totaling $264,643 in reimbursement to petitioners regarding 12 Virginia attorneys at its April 17, 2026, meeting. A former client of James Cooper Bell of Farmville received a payment of $986.55 as reimbursement of unearned feeds in an assault and ba  more
Virginia Tech's Leading Research Universities Unite to Advance Biomedical Innovation
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia's leading research universities unite to advance biomedical innovation The state's Biomedical Research Diamond universities highlight collaboration across Virginia's research enterprise. By John Pastor The next generation of medicine won't be built around treating disease after it appears. It will be built around understanding precisely how disease develops - and predicting its course to enable precise   more
Virginia Tech: Alumnus Helps Drive Athletics Initiatives That Give Back
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Alumnus helps drive athletics initiatives that give back When Matthew Sams '07 was a professional and technical writing major with dreams of sports and music writing, he never imagined he'd eventually hold a title like executive director for a nonprofit organization. However, that's where Sams found himself with the Hokie Way. An independent nonprofit, the organization advances charitable initiatives and community  more
Virginia Tech: Computer Scientists Develop AI Tool That Rivals AlphaFold 3 in Mapping RNA
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 1 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Computer scientists develop a new AI tool that rivals AlphaFold 3 in mapping RNA Published in Nature Methods, one of science's most selective journals, a two-person team unveils a system that competes with Google's AlphaFold 3 at predicting the shapes that make RNA drugs possible -- using a fraction of the data. By Tonia Moxley The same family of artificial intelligence that powers today's image generato  more
Virginia Tech: Heather Gumbert Honored With Emerita Status
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Heather Gumbert honored with emerita status By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Heather Gumbert, associate professor of history in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of associate professor emerita by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emerita title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President  more
Virginia Tech: May Family Foundation Fellowship Challenge Expands Support for Engineering Graduate Students
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * New May Family Foundation Fellowship Challenge expands support for engineering graduate students With the $1 million commitment, the May family is encouraging alumni and donors to boost funding for graduate student fellowships. By Hailey Wade Building on the momentum of the successful Moraco Fellowship Challenge, which established 20 endowed faculty and graduate student fellowships, the May family is now steppin  more
Warner, Kaine, Scott Applaud $310.2 Million Loan to Reduce Traffic in Hampton Roads
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Scott Applaud $310.2 Million Loan to Reduce Traffic in Hampton Roads U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA-03) applaud a $310.2 million federal loan awarded to the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission (HRTAC) to fund the construction and implementation of much needed express lanes, a free-flowing toll system, and a new   more
Weak and Pathetic: How School Administrators Put Politics Before Parents
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Weak and Pathetic: How School Administrators Put Politics Before Parents * WASHINGTON -House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) published an op-ed in Townhall highlighting House Republicans' efforts to stop radical, woke policies that are being forced on children in public schools. "Public schools are not taxpayer-funded laboratories for adults who want to run social experime  more