Wednesday - September 9, 2026

News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors

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2026 USA Rice Outlook Conference "Tour" Heads to Nashville
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 19 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * 2026 USA Rice Outlook Conference "Tour" Heads to Nashville * ARLINGTON, VA - The largest rice-specific event in North America, the USA Rice Outlook Conference, is heading to Music City later this year and registration is now open. As always, the conference will feature a mix of insightful speakers, carefully curated educational programming, business meetings, an 18,000+ square foot ex  more
ACSA Director of Research, Equity, and Education Announces Departure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture issued the following news on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * ACSA Director of Research, Equity, and Education Announces Departure The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) announced today that Dr. Kendall A. Nicholson, Senior Director of Research, Equity, and Education, is leaving the organization for a position in academia. Dr. Nicholson, who joined ACSA in October 2015, will become the interim chair for the  more
AFA to Congress: Fully Fund Air Force and Space Force Modernization
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 18 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA to Congress: Fully Fund Air Force and Space Force Modernization * ARLINGTON, Va., August 18, 2026 -Congress should complete the fiscal 2027 funding bills and fully fund urgent airpower and spacepower needs to ensure U.S. military readiness and national security, the Air & Space Forces Association urges in a new letter to top leaders of the House and S  more
Albany State University Hosts President's Speaking Series With Nationally Recognized Entrepreneur Devon Henry
ALBANY, Georgia, Aug. 19 -- Albany State University posted the following news: * * * Albany State University Hosts President's Speaking Series With Nationally Recognized Entrepreneur Devon Henry * ALBANY, Ga., August 19, 2026 - Albany State University (ASU) will host the second installment of its 2026 President's Speaking Series on Thursday, August 27, featuring nationally recognized entrepreneur and community leader Devon M. Henry, CEO of Team Henry Enterprises and TH Logistics. The event,   more
Amentum to Support Critical Infrastructure and Platforms Under New Engineering Services Framework
GERMANTOWN, Maryland, Aug. 19 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release: * * * Amentum to Support Critical Infrastructure and Platforms Under New Engineering Services Framework * Award from Babcock enables support across nuclear, marine, land and aviation domains CHANTILLY, Va., August 19, 2026 - Amentum (NYSE: AMTM) has joined a five-year Babcock International Group Engineering Services Framework to support nu  more
Americans for Prosperity Welcomes Secretary Wright to Pine Tree State, Says Maine Needs an All-of-the-Above Energy Strategy
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity Welcomes Secretary Wright to Pine Tree State, Says Maine Needs an All-of-the-Above Energy Strategy * Lincoln, Maine -Americans for Prosperity (AFP) welcomes U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to Maine at a time when Pine Tree State families are paying the price for years of Augusta Democrats' bad energy policies. AFP Northeast Region Director  more
Army selects Mobile Tactical Cannon prototype system to advance Fires modernization
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: * * * Army selects Mobile Tactical Cannon prototype system to advance Fires modernization * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Army announced today an agreement with Hanwha Defense USA, Arlington, Virginia, for the development of prototypes for the Mobile Tactical Cannon program, a critical priority in the Army's ongoing continuous transformation and long-range fires modernization efforts. Awarded competitively under an Other Transa  more
ATA Truck Tonnage Index Fell 1% in July
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 18 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Truck Tonnage Index Fell 1% in July * Aug 18, 2026Tonnage Fell Slightly from Year-Earlier Levels Washington - Trucking activity in the United States decreased 1% in July after rising 1.5% in June, according to the American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index. "Tonnage levels have been choppy recently, and thi  more
ATU Faculty Senate Begins 2026-27 Calendar
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 18 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * ATU Faculty Senate Begins 2026-27 Calendar * Arkansas Tech University Faculty Senate has named its officers for the 2026-27 academic year. Dr. Carl Brucker, professor of English, is chair. Dr. Lucas Moody, assistant professor of cybersecurity, is chair elect. Dr. Jeff Aulgur, professor of organizational studies, is secretary. Dr. Michael Rogers, who served as ATU Faculty Senate chair in 2025-26, ha  more
Cleveland Museum of Art Announces 2026-27 Performing Arts Series
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 20 -- The Cleveland Museum of Art issued the following news release: * * * The Cleveland Museum of Art Announces 2026-27 Performing Arts Series Original performances feature global and local artists, dancers, and internationally renowned performers - The Cleveland Museum of Art's (CMA) 2026-27 Performing Arts Series offers a robust and wide-ranging collection of artists spanning classical and contemporary music, global music traditions, and dance. Internationally renow  more
DAF selects company to lead METC recapitalization project
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * DAF selects company to lead METC recapitalization project * ARLINGTON, Virginia - The Department of the Air Force selected Layton/Gensler to lead the Medical Education and Training Campus Recapitalization project at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, utilizing an innovative Other Transaction Authority Agreement with Progressive Design Build. Thi  more
Dole Institute fall programming will include talk by former FDIC chair Sheila Bair
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 19 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Dole Institute fall programming will include talk by former FDIC chair Sheila Bair * LAWRENCE -The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced its fall 2026 slate of public programming, events and special exhibits, which are set to feature conversations with legislators, field experts and practitioners on topics ranging from bipartisan cooperation to artificial intelligen  more
Dole Institute fall programming will include talk by former FDIC chair Sheila Bair
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 19 - The University of Kansas School of Law posted the following news: * * * Dole Institute fall programming will include talk by former FDIC chair Sheila Bair * LAWRENCE -The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced its fall 2026 slate of public programming, events and special exhibits, which are set to feature conversations with legislators, field experts and practitioners on topics ranging from bipartisan cooperation to artifici  more
Dr. Ziette Hayes, dean of the James T. George School of Business Named President of the HBCU Business Deans Roundtable for the 2026-27 term
HAMPTON, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Ziette Hayes, dean of the James T. George School of Business Named President of the HBCU Business Deans Roundtable for the 2026-27 term * Dr. Ziette Hayes is Dean of the James T. George School of Business at Hampton University, where she provides strategic leadership for one of the nation's premier business schools at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). An accomplished higher education admin  more
Entrepreneurs' Organization: How An Employee Ownership Trust Made It Possible to Exit on My Terms
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 20 -- Entrepreneurs' Organization issued the following Q&A on Aug. 19, 2026, involving founder and trust protector of Ocaquatics Miren Oca: * * * How An Employee Ownership Trust Made It Possible to Exit on My Terms After three decades of building her company, Miren Oca realized she was not interested in the highest bidder; she wanted the best steward to guide the company forward. Her journey to employee ownership through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) offers foun  more
Expanding George Mason's presence in South Korea's emerging quantum ecosystem
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Expanding George Mason's presence in South Korea's emerging quantum ecosystem * As South Korea accelerates its national investment in quantum science and technology, George Mason University's Quantum Science and Engineering Center (QSEC) is strengthening its engagement with the country's leading research institutions and regional innovation partners. In July 2026, Pilgyu Kang, QSEC's deputy director and a  more
Federal Court: Confederate Names "Cannot Be Divorced From Racial Discrimination"
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- The Equal Justice Initiative posted the following news: * * * Federal Court: Confederate Names "Cannot Be Divorced From Racial Discrimination" * The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia ordered the Shenandoah County School Board to remove Confederate school names, ruling that the board's decision to rename two schools after Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee, and Turner Ashby in 2024 "cannot be divorced from racial di  more
Following Reports of Conditions Aboard USS Lincoln, Warner, Kaine Press Trump Administration on Effect of Extended Deployment on Military Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Following Reports of Conditions Aboard USS Lincoln, Warner, Kaine Press Trump Administration on Effect of Extended Deployment on Military Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) today pressed the Trump administration about the impacts of extended deployments on military families back home. Last month, Sens. Warner and Kaine visited USS Ford and met with sa  more
Following Reports of Conditions Aboard USS Lincoln, Warner, Kaine Press Trump Administration on Effect of Extended Deployment on Military Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * Following Reports of Conditions Aboard USS Lincoln, Warner, Kaine Press Trump Administration on Effect of Extended Deployment on Military Families U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) today pressed the Trump administration about the impacts of extended deployments on military families back home. At a roundtable Sen. Warner hosted with military families in June, he hear  more
Four New Members Join VSB Council After Special Election
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 20 -- The Virginia State Bar issued the following news: * * * Four New Members Join VSB Council After Special Election Jeffrey P. Miller, Rachel C. Collins, David R. Clarke, and Joseph J. Yoon were elected to fill the vacant Virginia State Bar Council seats in the 13th, 17th, and 19th circuits. Jeffrey P. Miller, partner at Gentry Locke, was elected to represent the 13th Circuit in Richmond. He is in his 11th year of practice and was also the past president of the H  more
Georgetown University Medical Center: Roadmap Aims to Transform Stroke Recovery Through Personalized Rehabilitation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Georgetown University Medical Center issued the following news: * * * New Roadmap Aims to Transform Stroke Recovery Through Personalized Rehabilitation An international task force co-led by a Georgetown University stroke expert has outlined a bold new roadmap for stroke recovery, positioning genetic and blood biomarkers to drive the next generation of precision neurorehabilitation and biotherapy. The framework aligns with Georgetown's strategic focus on advancing br  more
Governor Lamont and Attorney General Tong Cite Concerns Over Rising Energy Costs in Criticism of Proposed NextEra-Dominion Merger
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 18 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont and Attorney General Tong Cite Concerns Over Rising Energy Costs in Criticism of Proposed NextEra-Dominion Merger * Merger Would Create One of the World's Largest Utility Companies, Consolidate All New England Nuclear Power Under One Company (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and Attorney General William Tong today announced that the State of Connecticut is interveni  more
Grassley Recognized as Most Bipartisan Senate Republican
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Recognized as Most Bipartisan Senate Republican * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is the most bipartisan Republican in the U.S. Senate, according to an independent study by the nonpartisan project Bridge Grades. Grassley earned a score of 96.9 out of 100 in the report, ranking fourth overall among all 100 senators. "At my annual 99 county meetings, Iowans ask me  more
Griffith Celebrates $1,415,000 for SWVA Nuclear Energy Project
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Celebrates $1,415,000 for SWVA Nuclear Energy Project * In accordance with H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026., the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will deliver federal funds that U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) helped secure for Virginia's Ninth District. The fol  more
Hayden Panettiere's Last Act of Kindness: A Video Appeal for PETA to Save the Dolphins
NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Hayden Panettiere's Last Act of Kindness: A Video Appeal for PETA to Save the Dolphins Los Angeles - Hayden Panettiere became a household name playing a hero on TV, but in real life she was a hero to animals and just weeks before her passing, the actor crammed herself into a bathtub for a raw new campaign protesting marine parks like SeaWorld, who sentence dolphins to a lifetime   more
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Advises Omnispace on Its Merger With Lynk Launching Elveo Mobile
LONDON, England, Aug. 20 -- Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, a law firm, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * Hogan Lovells Cadwalader advises Omnispace on its merger with Lynk launching Elveo Mobile Global law firm Hogan Lovells Cadwalader advised Omnispace in the completion of its merger with Lynk and the introduction of Elveo Mobile, which was unveiled earlier this week. Elveo will bring reliable, next-generation connectivity directly from satellites to mobile phones, device  more
House Oversight & Government Reform Ranking Member Garcia, Democratic Representatives Open Investigation Into ICE Agents Threatening U.S. Citizen at Gunpoint
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia, Democratic Representatives, Open Investigation into ICE Agents Threatening U.S. Citizen At Gunpoint Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Northern Virginia Representative Don Beyer, Ranking Members Jamie Raskin and Bennie Th  more
Hunton Andrews Kurth Expands National Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice In Texas with Addition of Partner Ian Roberts
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hunton Andrews Kurth Expands National Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice In Texas with Addition of Partner Ian Roberts * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that prominent restructuring and bankruptcy attorney Ian E. Roberts has joined the firm as a partner in Dallas. Roberts advises clients across the full spectrum of complex restructuring and distressed sit  more
IMCOM Executive Deputy to the Commanding General ends distinguished 39-year career serving Soldiers and their families
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * IMCOM Executive Deputy to the Commanding General ends distinguished 39-year career serving Soldiers and their families * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - The beauty of Randy Robinson's career as a civil servant, he said, was an answer to prayer. "I said I would never work for the federal government because you didn't make enough money," said   more
James T. George School of Business Dean Dr. Ziette Hayes Delivers Insights, Strategy as HBCU Business Deans Roundtable Reimagines Business Education for an AI-Driven World
HAMPTON, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * James T. George School of Business Dean Dr. Ziette Hayes Delivers Insights, Strategy as HBCU Business Deans Roundtable Reimagines Business Education for an AI-Driven World * 23rd Annual Conference and Student Summit brings together HBCU business leaders, faculty, students, and industry partners in Westlake, Texas WESTLAKE, Texas -August 3, 2026 -The HBCU Business Deans Roundtable hosted its 23rd Annual Confere  more
Lebanon Valley College Students Turn Classroom Learning Into Business Strategy Through Fulton Bank Innovation Institute
ANNVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- Lebanon Valley College issued the following news: * * * LVC Students Turn Classroom Learning into Business Strategy Through Fulton Bank Innovation Institute Key Points: * Lebanon Valley College students partnered with Fulton Bank to solve a real-world business challenge through the Fulton Bank Innovation Institute. * Students researched workforce trends, emerging markets, and international business opportunities to develop strategic recommendations for the  more
Letter on FY27 Air Force and Space Force Funding
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 18 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Letter on FY27 Air Force and Space Force Funding * Dear Congressional Leaders: As the Congress considers how best to fund our national security priorities through the authorization, appropriations, and reconciliation process, the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA)-on behalf of its 350,000 Members-respectfully urges Congress, regardless of the legislati  more
Lowe's Home Improvement gets shunned in home state over contract with notorious surveillance vendor, Flock
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- Fight for the Future, an advocacy group for digital rights, posted the following news release: * * * Lowe's Home Improvement gets shunned in home state over contract with notorious surveillance vendor, Flock * Wilmington, NC -As a part of the national NoALPRs week of action, protesters gathered today outside of the Lowe's in Wilmington, NC to call out the company's use of Flock license plate surveillance technology in parking lots. T  more
M&T Bank and RDC.AI Recognized with Editor's Choice Award at 2026 Banking Tech Awards USA
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 19 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * M&T Bank and RDC.AI Recognized with Editor's Choice Award at 2026 Banking Tech Awards USA * Portfolio Intelligence platform strengthens client insight and early risk identification BUFFALO, NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2026 - RDC.AI, the agentic and predictive intelligence platform for business and commercial banking, today announced that its work with M&T Ba  more
Monmouth University: Moscaliuc Publishes Fourth Poetry Collection
WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Aug. 20 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Moscaliuc Publishes Fourth Poetry Collection Mihaela Moscaliuc, Ph.D., professor of English and graduate program director at Monmouth University, has published her fourth poetry collection, "Heartmoor," with Alice James Books. Informed by Moscaliuc's coming of age during and immediately following Nicolae Ceausescu's repressive regime in Romania, "Heartmoor" is a "lush, formally diverse collection th  more
NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 2.3% Decrease in July
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSxrep) -- The National Association of Realtors issued the following news release: * * * NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 2.3% Decrease in July Month-Over-Month * 2.3% decrease in pending home sales * Declines in all regions Year-Over-Year * 2.2% decrease in pending home sales * Gains in the Midwest; Declines in the Northeast, South and West - Pending home sales in July decreased by 2.3% month-over-month and 2.2% year-over-year, according to the National Associ  more
National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association Issues Letter to House Appropriations Committee
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 20 (TNSletter) -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following letter to the House Appropriations Committee: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 20, 2026 House Committee on Appropriations H-307 The Capitol Washington, DC 20515 Dear Chairman Cole and Ranking Member DeLauro, On behalf of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) and the federal employees, retirees, and their families we rep  more
National Taxpayers Union: Tariffs Add $147 to Basket of Common Back-to-School Shopping Costs
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 20 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release: * * * Tariffs Add $147 to Basket of Common Back-to-School Shopping Costs Students are filing into classrooms across the country bearing backpacks of new supplies that are subject to heavy import taxes. A basket containing one each of common back-to-school goods carries an estimated $147.60 in tariffs, including taxes on gym bags, pencils, sweatshirts, bicycles, and calculators. National Taxpayer  more
Northern Virginia Representatives, Democratic Leaders Open Investigation Into ICE Agents Threatening U.S. Citizen With Gun In Northern Virginia
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Northern Virginia Representatives, Democratic Leaders Open Investigation Into ICE Agents Threatening U.S. Citizen With Gun In Northern Virginia * Northern Virginia Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), and James Walkinshaw (D-VA), along with House Oversight Committee Ranking Member Robert Garcia (D-CA), House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (D-MD), and House Homel  more
Northern Virginia Representatives, Democratic Leaders Open Investigation Into ICE Agents Threatening U.S. Citizen With Gun In Northern Virginia
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Northern Virginia Representatives, Democratic Leaders Open Investigation Into ICE Agents Threatening U.S. Citizen With Gun In Northern Virginia * August 19, 2026 (Washington, D.C.) - Northern Virginia Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), and James Walkinshaw (D-VA), along with House Oversight Committee Ranking Member Robert Garcia (D-CA), House Judiciary Committee Rankin  more
Northern Virginia Representatives, Democratic Leaders Open Investigation Into ICE Agents Threatening U.S. Citizen With Gun In Northern Virginia
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Northern Virginia Representatives, Democratic Leaders Open Investigation Into ICE Agents Threatening U.S. Citizen With Gun In Northern Virginia * Northern Virginia Representatives James Walkinshaw (D-VA), Don Beyer (D-VA), and Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), along with House Oversight Committee Ranking Member Robert Garcia (D-CA), House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (D-MD), and Hous  more
NPHI Enters New Phase of High Growth as National Community Continues to Expand
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation, an organization that says it represents nonprofit, community-based hospice and advanced illness care providers, issued the following news release: * * * NPHI Enters New Phase of High Growth as National Community Continues to Expand Growing interest from mission-driven, community-based organizations strengthens NPHI's national community and collective voice - The National Partnership for Healthcare and Hos  more
Radford University selects Ashley Wells as assistant vice president for health sciences
RADFORD, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford University selects Ashley Wells as assistant vice president for health sciences * Radford University has selected Ashley Wells as assistant vice president for health sciences, following a national search. She will begin her duties on Tuesday, Aug. 25\. Wells will report to Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Bethany Usher. The position has been newly designed to address o  more
Rep. Kiggans Visits Bon Secours Southampton Memorial Hospital
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Kiggans Visits Bon Secours Southampton Memorial Hospital * VIRGINIA BEACH, VA -Last week, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) visited Bon Secours Southampton Memorial Hospital in Franklin to meet with hospital leadership and healthcare professionals and learn more about their work to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare to families across Western Tidewater. During the visit, Congresswoman Kiggans  more
Roadless Rule Repeal Would Fragment Wildlife Habitat, Threaten Clean Water, Outdoor Recreation
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Aug. 18 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Roadless Rule Repeal Would Fragment Wildlife Habitat, Threaten Clean Water, Outdoor Recreation * DENVER -The U.S. Department of Agriculture's proposed repeal of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule would remove longstanding protections for tens of millions of acres of largely intact National Forests, putting wildlife habitat, clean water, and outdoor recreati  more
Sens. Rick Scott, Mike Lee, Marsha Blackburn, Rep. Young Kim Demand Investigation into California's Unconstitutional Involvement with Beijing to Undermine U.S. Foreign Policy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Rick Scott, Mike Lee, Marsha Blackburn, Rep. Young Kim Demand Investigation into California's Unconstitutional Involvement with Beijing to Undermine U.S. Foreign Policy * NAPLES, Fla. - Today, U.S. Senators Rick Scott, Mike Lee, Marsha Blackburn, and U.S. Representative Young Kim sent a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling for an investigation into   more
Shaquille O'Neal's DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly to Crown World Champion Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 8 p.m. ET on TNT & HBO Max
NEW YORK, Aug. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Shaquille O'Neal's DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly to Crown World Champion Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 8 p.m. ET on TNT & HBO Max * Shaquille O'Neal, Authentic Brands Group and TNT Sports' DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly, in partnership with Credit One Bank, will crown its first world champion on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 8 p.m. ET on TNT and HBO Max. After four weeks of   more
STARCOM activates 320th Recruiting Squadron to prepare next generation of Guardians
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * STARCOM activates 320th Recruiting Squadron to prepare next generation of Guardians * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Space Training and Readiness Command activated the U.S. Space Force's 320th Recruiting Squadron during a ceremony Aug. 14 at the Parr Club. Space Delta 1 commander Col. Krista N. St. Romain officiated the activation, formally passing command of the new squadron to Lt. Col. J  more
Temple-led study finds Active Playful Learning shows promise in classrooms
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple-led study finds Active Playful Learning shows promise in classrooms After three years of testing a new approach to teaching in elementary classrooms across four states, Temple researchers are reporting encouraging results. The finding suggests classrooms built around connection, curiosity and student voice can strengthen students' reading and math skills while also helping them develop the creat  more
TheDream.US: Dream Act the Answer in Face of Escalating Attacks on Dreamers' Stability, Safety and Education
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 20 -- TheDream.US, a college and career success program for immigrant youth, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * Dream Act the Answer in Face of Escalating Attacks on Dreamers' Stability, Safety, and Education Washington, DC - Last week, the Department of Justice announced new lawsuits challenging in-state tuition access for Dreamers in Connecticut, New York, and Vermont - bringing the total to 17 separate lawsuits that the Department of Justice  more
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership: Video Series Highlights Importance of Atlantic Menhaden
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership issued the following news release: * * * New Video Series Highlights Importance of Atlantic Menhaden TRCP's 10-part 'The Most Important Fish in the Sea' series features breathtaking wildlife footage and interviews with a diverse range of local experts, anglers, scientists, small businesses, and artists to explain what these critical baitfish are and why they matter - Over the last eight months, the Theodore Roosevelt Con  more
TNC Completes Largest-Ever Tree Planting Season in Minnesota
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 19 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * TNC Completes Largest-Ever Tree Planting Season in Minnesota * MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. \- The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota (TNC) planted 3.2 million tree seedlings across northern Minnesota this spring in partnership with the Superior and Chippewa National Forests, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and Lake, St. Louis and Carlton counties. It was the largest planting season   more
U.S. Court of International Trade Upholds Suspension of De Minimis
HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 18 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * United States Court of International Trade (CIT) Upholds Suspension of De Minimis * The United States Court of International Trade (CIT) has rejected a challenge to President Donald Trump's suspension of the longstanding tariff exemption for low-value imports. In a decision on Thursday, August 13, 2026, the Court of International Trade declined to overturn the president's exe  more
U.S., Canada Reach Three-Day Pause on 50% Tariffs on Canadian Imports
HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 19 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * United States and Canada Reach Three-Day Pause on 50% Tariffs on Canadian Imports * On August 19, 2026, President Donald Trump issued a presidential proclamation delaying implementation of the Section 338 tariffs on $20 million in Canadian goods until August 22, 2026. This comes after the President signed three presidential proclamations on July 20, 2026, authorizing the adm  more
Ultrasounds, Glowing Molecules and the Brain: Summer in VCU's Research Labs
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 20 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Ultrasounds, glowing molecules and the brain: A summer in VCU's research labs Through the Honors Summer Undergraduate Research Program, students from VCU, Old Dominion University and Virginia State University spend nine weeks immersed in scientific research. By Christopher Richmond Madison Bivins didn't expect to spend her summer studying ultrasound images of hip muscles. A rising sophomore at O  more
University of Virginia Issues Q&A: What's Bringing Fans Back to Scott Stadium?
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 20 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on Aug. 19, 2026, involving Associate Athletics Director for Marketing Eric Ward: * * * Q&A: What's bringing fans back to Scott Stadium? By Traci Hale, vmv7mc@virginia.edu Coming off a historic year in the stands at Scott Stadium, University of Virginia football is looking to carry that momentum into 2026. The Cavaliers drew their largest average crowd in 17 years, set a program record for average stud  more
Virginia Tech: Drought May Alter the Taste of Your Drinking Water, Expert Says
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 20 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Drought may alter the taste of your drinking water, expert says By Courtney Sakry Does your tap water taste strange? It may be the drought. As rain continues to be scarce and temperatures are high in 48 percent of the continental U.S., according to Drought.gov, minerals and naturally occurring compounds can become more concentrated, which can give tap water a different taste or smell. "Droughts affect both th  more
Warner Presses Meta CEO on Ads Featuring Child Sexual Abuse Material and Non-Consensual Intimate Images
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Presses Meta CEO on Ads Featuring Child Sexual Abuse Material and Non-Consensual Intimate Images U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) raised the alarm over a recent report that Meta ran advertisements across its platforms that featured child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and non-consensual intimate images (NCII). In a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Sen. Warner pressed Meta on advertisements tha  more
White House: President Trump's Trade Agenda Is Rebuilding the American Auto Industry
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * President Trump's Trade Agenda Is Rebuilding the American Auto Industry Ford Motor Company announced it will reshore production of its Lincoln models to the United States -- phasing out imports from China and creating thousands of new American jobs. This is the latest proof that President Donald J. Trump's America First trade agenda is delivering exactly as designed: rewarding domestic manufacturing, protecting American   more
Wittman Advocates for Upper Poquoson Avenue Sidewalk Project Funding
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Advocates for Upper Poquoson Avenue Sidewalk Project Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted the inclusion of his $809,000 funding request for the City of Poquoson's Poquoson Avenue Sidewalk Project through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Act. This measure  more