Wednesday - September 9, 2026

News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors

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13News Now Ad Fact Check Verifies Jen Kiggans "Couldn't Be a Stauncher Supporter" of Cost-Spiking Iran War
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * 13News Now Ad Fact Check Verifies Jen Kiggans "Couldn't Be a Stauncher Supporter" of Cost-Spiking Iran War * The fact check also notes that the VA and veterans organizations have spoken out against Kiggans' steep cuts to health care A new ad fact check from 13News Now verifies that vulnerable Congresswoman Jen Kiggans has said she "couldn't be a stauncher supporter" of the war in  more
5 subtypes of common liver disease discovered -- including rapidly progressing genetic forms
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Sept. 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * 5 subtypes of common liver disease discovered -- including rapidly progressing genetic forms * ROCHESTER, Minn. -A liver disease affecting nearly 30% of adults worldwide is not a single illness but five biologically distinct subtypes, Mayo Clinic researchers have found. Each carries different risks for heart disease, liver failure, cancer and the need for liver transplantation.   more
AASCU Selects James Madison University's Afzal Upal for Emerging Leaders Cohort
HARRISONBURG, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * AASCU selects JMU's Afzal Upal for Emerging Leaders Cohort Afzal Upal, associate dean of the College of Integrated Science and Engineering (CISE), has been selected as one of 45 higher education professionals nationwide for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities' Emerging Leaders Program. The yearlong program is designed to prepare academic leaders for expanded responsibilities in  more
AFA Charleston Serving Veterans and Neighbors in Need
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 1 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Charleston Serving Veterans and Neighbors in Need * The Air & Space Forces Association Charleston Chapter continues its commitment to serving veterans and the greater South Carolina Lowcountry community through its ongoing partnership with the nonprofit organization Warriors Haven. As part of this partnership, the chapter routinely supports a monthly  more
AFA Honors Colorado's Top Airmen, Guardians, Cadets & Civilians with Banquet
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 1 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Honors Colorado's Top Airmen, Guardians, Cadets & Civilians with Banquet * AFA's Lance P. Sijan Chapter hosted the AFA Colorado State Awards Banquet on August 15, 2026, and set the tone well in advance: "This is not intended to be a quiet event! Please cheer loudly for your nominees!" And that's exactly what happened. The program opened with the annou  more
AFIA, GEAPS Sign Agreement to Expand Educational Opportunities
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- The American Feed Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * AFIA, GEAPS Sign Agreement to Expand Educational Opportunities The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) last week aimed at expanding the educational and professional development opportunities available to members of both organizations. The AFIA, the world's largest organization de  more
AFP-TN Applauds Knox Co. Commission on Removal of Flock Cameras
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-TN Applauds Knox Co. Commission on Removal of Flock Cameras * KNOX COUNTY, TN- Americans for Prosperity Tennessee (AFP-TN) is applauding the Knox County Commission who voted unanimously Monday night to ban fixed automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) and require the removal of Flock Safety cameras currently used by the Knox County Sheriff's Office within 30 days. T  more
After Historic Restoration, Public Trails, Education and Art Will Line the Little Conestoga Creek
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 3 -- The Chesapeake Bay Program issued the following news: * * * After historic restoration, public trails, education and art will line the Little Conestoga Creek The Blue Green Connector will connect 225,000 Lancaster residents with the creek By Jake Solyst Stream restoration projects are a great way to improve local water quality and fish habitat. But what if you could not only restore a creek but also turn it into a place for recreation, learning and connection  more
Ahmed Amer Promoted to Mid-Atlantic Director of Transportation Technology
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Sept. 2 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Ahmed Amer Promoted to Mid-Atlantic Director of Transportation Technology * As technology continues to transform how people and goods move, the transportation industry is advancing toward an increasingly connected, technology-enabled future. As transportation age  more
Air Line Pilots Association International: Keewatin Pilots Serve Notice to Bargain to Management
MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * Keewatin Pilots Serve Notice to Bargain to Management WINNIPEG, Man. -- Yesterday, Keewatin pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), served Keewatin Air LP, a subsidiary of the Exchange Income Corporation, with written notice of their intent to open negotiations for their second collective agreement. The pilots' current contract rema  more
Air Line Pilots Association International: Unified WestJet Pilots Call on Management to Break Its Pattern of Bargaining Failures
MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release: * * * Unified WestJet Pilots Call on Management to Break Its Pattern of Bargaining Failures Calgary, Alta.--On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the WestJet Master Executive Council (MEC) of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA) announced to WestJet management its intention to open contract negotiations on the pilot group's third collective agreement. "Our pilot group leaders and N  more
American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: President Trump Impeachment "Inevitable?"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary: * * * President Trump Impeachment "Inevitable?" A third impeachment of President Donald Trump appears inevitable as pollsters are predicting very bad results for Republicans in the 2026 midterms. Democrats are all but certain to take back the House of Representatives, raising the question: What will they impeach Trump for this time? And what happens if the GOP loses the U.S. Senate? As reported by  more
AMERICAN-ISRAELI JEWISH WOMAN DENIED SERVICES BY VIRGINIA STORE OWNER, THEN FILMED AND HARASSED ONLINE
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * AMERICAN-ISRAELI JEWISH WOMAN DENIED SERVICES BY VIRGINIA STORE OWNER, THEN FILMED AND HARASSED ONLINE The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law today filed a civil rights complaint with the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia alleging an Alexandria beauty business denied services to an American-Israeli Jewish woman because of her Jewish  more
Americans for Prosperity Launches National Campaign to Answer the Rising Pitch of Socialism
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity Launches National Campaign to Answer the Rising Pitch of Socialism * New playbook, paid media, and a 50-state grassroots network to counter rent control, government grocery stores, and single-payer healthcare. ARLINGTON, VA -Rent is up. Groceries are up. Calls to abolish everything from the Senate to the Supreme Court. A new generation of politi  more
Arlington (Va.) Public Schools: September Schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- The Arlington Public Schools issued the following news: * * * September Schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings The Arlington School Board's September schedule of Board Meetings, Work Sessions, and Advisory Council and Committee Meetings is now available. This schedule is subject to change with advance notice provided on the APS website. For more information, contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015. The Sc  more
Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back Against Republican AG Letter to SEC: Investors Must Have Full Information About Investing Risk Related to Climate Change
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back Against Republican AG Letter to SEC: Investors Must Have Full Information About Investing Risk Related to Climate Change * Refutes inaccurate assertion that climate and energy transition risks are no longer valid concerns OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta last week joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in sending a letter to   more
Board-certified: Eight UTC DPT alums advance their physical therapy careers
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 2 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * Board-certified: Eight UTC DPT alums advance their physical therapy careers * Eight University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Doctor of Physical Therapy alumni from the Classes of 2020 through 2024 recently talked about their newly earned board certifications, adding to careers already taking shape in hospitals, rehabilitation centers and clinics across the country. Their stories   more
Booz Allen Charts Autonomous AI Threats and Unveils New Counter AI Defense
MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 3 (TNSrpt) -- Booz Allen Hamilton, an information technology information company, issued the following news release: * * * Booz Allen Charts Autonomous AI Threats and Unveils New Counter AI Defense New threat report introduces Cyber Weapon Index and unveils Vellox Labs(TM) Guile, a Counter AI product for autonomous threats - Booz Allen has released a new report, The Offensive Frontier: AI as the Attacker, based on its Cyber Weapon Index (CWI), which tests the capabil  more
CAIR Urges Congress to Vote NO on H.R. 4795, Bill Threatening Student Aid Over University Boycotts of Israel
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * CAIR Urges Congress to Vote NO on H.R. 4795, Bill Threatening Student Aid Over University Boycotts of Israel The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on every member of the U.S. House of Representatives to vote "NO" on H.R. 4795, the misleadingly titled "Protect Economic and Academic  more
CCIA's Response to Court Ruling on Google Ad Tech Remedies in DOJ Antitrust Case
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * CCIA's Response to Court Ruling on Google Ad Tech Remedies in DOJ Antitrust Case * Washington - A federal judge at the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia rejected the Department of Justice's request to force a sale of Google's ad tech business. This ruling follows last year's decision, in which the Court found that Google h  more
CIAA ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC MEDIA RIGHTS PARTNERSHIP WITH URBAN EDGE NETWORK AND VAN WAGNER
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 2 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC MEDIA RIGHTS PARTNERSHIP WITH URBAN EDGE NETWORK AND VAN WAGNER * Partnership expands distribution of CIAA athletics while creating new opportunities for audience growth, brand engagement and revenue generation CHARLOTTE, N.C. -[September 2, 2026] -The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)), Urban Edge Network LL  more
Congressman Bishop Mourns the Passing of Former U.S. Rep. Charles Hatcher of Georgia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bishop Mourns the Passing of Former U.S. Rep. Charles Hatcher of Georgia * WASHINGTON - Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement upon the news that former Congressman Charles Floyd Hatcher of Georgia has passed away: "Today, Georgia lost a true public servant and leader. Former Congressman Charles Hatcher was born in Georgia, served our country   more
Consumer Reports Applauds Delaware Governor for Signing Key Privacy Bill Into Law
YONKERS, New York, Sept. 3 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * Consumer Reports applauds Delaware Governor for signing key privacy bill into law Delaware privacy law will more strictly regulate the sale of sensitive personal data, among numerous other consumer-friendly amendments to the state's existing privacy law. Wilmington, CT - Consumer Reports was on hand to celebrate today's signing of HB 380 into law by Governor Matt Meyer. The new privacy la  more
Deloitte internship helps Costello student shape her future in consulting
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 1 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Deloitte internship helps Costello student shape her future in consulting * Interning at Deloitte was on Iman Chaudhry's radar ever since entering the Costello College of Business at George Mason University as a freshman and learning about the major firms in the area. As the president of the Mason Consulting Group, she's very tuned in to what's happening at Costello and the opportunities available. Deloit  more
Fewer Than Half Of Metro Areas Add Construction Jobs From July 2025 To July 2026, Even As Data Center And Factory Contractors Struggle To Hire
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Fewer Than Half Of Metro Areas Add Construction Jobs From July 2025 To July 2026, Even As Data Center And Factory Contractors Struggle To Hire * Wed, 09/02/2026 - 10:39 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, Texas and Baton Rouge, La. Have Largest Job Gains Over 12 Months; Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, Calif. and Lawton, Okla. Have Worst Number and Percent  more
Freedom From Religion Foundation Issues Letter to Dept. of War Education Activity Director Craft
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 3 (TNSletter) -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following letter to the Department of War Education Activity Director Paul Craft: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 27, 2026 Director Paul Craft Department of War Education Activity 4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 04E12 Alexandria, VA 22350 SENT VIA EMAIL & U.S. MAIL: dodea.director@dodea.edu Re: Constitutional concerns regarding DoWEA's "Western Civilization to 1500" curriculum Dear Dire  more
George Mason partners with Oxford-based TreQ to bring the first open-architecture quantum computing system to Virginia
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason partners with Oxford-based TreQ to bring the first open-architecture quantum computing system to Virginia * George Mason University and Oxford-based frontier computing company TreQ announced a groundbreaking partnership this week to bring open-architecture quantum infrastructure to the Commonwealth of Virginia beginning with the first open-architecture quantum computing system in the state and  more
Griffith Statement on Action to Protect Ninth District Cattle Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on Action to Protect Ninth District Cattle Farmers and Ranchers * As a response to renewed federal attention on issues that impact American beef, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) is helping lead a Congressional letter to U.S. President Donald J. Trump. In the letter, lawmakers express their concerns about recent federal actions, highlight policy recommendations and reaf  more
Griffith, Guthrie, Veasey Praise E&C Committee Action on Nuclear Licensing Reform Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith, Guthrie, Veasey Praise E&C Committee Action on Nuclear Licensing Reform Bill * U.S. Representatives Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Kim Schrier (D-WA) and Marc Veasey (D-TX), members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, celebrated action taken by the Committee on their bill H.R. 5549, the Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act. The Committee favorably reported the bill for full Hou  more
HPRA Summer 2026 Advocacy Newsletter
RESTON, Virginia, Sept. 1 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * HPRA Summer 2026 Advocacy Newsletter * * Summer 2026 Advocacy Newsletter Welcome to the Summer 2026 edition of SNMMI's Advocacy Newsletter. Spring and early summer brought a wave of advocacy initiatives at both the federal and state levels. SNMMI Applauds the House for Including Theranostics Research Language in Department of Defense's Appropriat  more
ICYMI: AFP's Ross Connolly on the "Mamdani Effect" Spreading Across the Northeast
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP's Ross Connolly on the "Mamdani Effect" Spreading Across the Northeast * Boston, MA -Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Northeast Region Director joined the Jim Polito Show to break down the "Mamdani Effect"-the spread of Democratic Socialist policies from New York City into states across the Northeast and New England. Key excerpts: "Freedom is the solution, not  more
IDSA Recommends Respiratory Vaccines for People With Weakened Immune Systems
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * IDSA recommends respiratory vaccines for people with weakened immune systems Updated evidence supports COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccination to help prevent hospitalization and severe illness - The Infectious Diseases Society of America today strongly recommended vaccination against COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus for people with weakened immun  more
Joint Statement on Suspicious Activity Report Confidentiality Considerations Regarding Communications with Customers
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement on Suspicious Activity Report Confidentiality Considerations Regarding Communications with Customers * Alexandria, VA (September 2, 2026) -The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Federal Reserve), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)  more
Kiggans, Underwood Recognize September 1st-8th as National Clinical Nurse Specialist Week
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans, Underwood Recognize September 1st-8th as National Clinical Nurse Specialist Week * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) introduced a resolution to recognize the first week of September 2026 as National Clinical Nurse Specialist Week. The resolution recognizes the contributions of Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) to patient outcomes a  more
Krishnamoorthi and Coalition of South Asian Lawmakers Lead National Roundtable to Combat Rising Hate Against South Asian Americans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi and Coalition of South Asian Lawmakers Lead National Roundtable to Combat Rising Hate Against South Asian Americans * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and a coalition of South Asian lawmakers today led a national roundtable with state and local South Asian elected officials focused on rising hate and discrimination targeting South Asian American communities a  more
Labor Day 2026: Celebrate Workers, Reject Big Labor Coercion
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 1 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Labor Day 2026: Celebrate Workers, Reject Big Labor Coercion * Mark Mix, president of the National Right to Work Foundation and National Right to Work Committee, issued the following statement on the occasion of Labor Day 2026: Labor Day exists to honor the hardworking men and women who build and sustain the most prosperous and innovative country in the world. Yet e  more
Labor Leaders Launch Investigation Into NLRB's Settlements Amid Sweetheart Deals for Amazon
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Labor Leaders Launch Investigation into NLRB's Settlements Amid Sweetheart Deals for Amazon Scott, Mannion are raising the alarm about the NLRB's questionable decisions to offer favorable agreements to Amazon - Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, and Rep. John Mannion (N  more
Landers highlights readiness, warfighter support during Madigan town hall
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 1 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Landers highlights readiness, warfighter support during Madigan town hall * JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. -U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Andrew L. Landers, commanding general of Medical Readiness Command, Pacific and director of Defense Health Network Indo-Pacific, emphasized readiness, warfighter support and patient care during an Aug. 27 town hall with Madigan Army Medical Center staff. U.S. Army Col. J  more
Liberty University: Convocation Guests Shawn Johnson and Andrew East Share Lessons on Committing to Faith-filled Goals
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Liberty University issued the following news release: * * * Convocation guests Shawn Johnson and Andrew East share lessons on committing to faith-filled goals For former professional athletes and New York Times bestselling authors Shawn Johnson East and Andrew East, life right now is about committing to the opportunities God has placed in their path. The couple encouraged students at Liberty University's Convocation on Wednesday to be bold in choosing to stick  more
Lindley Center for Student Wellness Becomes Washington and Lee University's Second LEED Gold Certified Building
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Lindley Center for Student Wellness Becomes W&L's Second LEED Gold Certified Building The building, which opened in August 2025, joins Childress Hall to earn the global sustainability certification. By Brian Laubscher The Lindley Center for Student Wellness recently became the second building on the Washington and Lee University campus to earn LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building C  more
Longwood University: Galvanized Giving - Lancers Pull Together to Fund Eight Endowed Professorships
FARMVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * Galvanized giving: Lancers pull together to fund eight endowed professorships Like a magnet, the pull of a unifying cause can attract even the most distant of strangers. For several like-minded members of the Longwood community, that pull has brought them together in support of a university fundraising initiative whose impact will be felt for decades to come. Galvanized by a generous matching gift fr  more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Healthcare for Transgender Youth
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Healthcare for Transgender Youth Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 22 states in challenging the Trump administration's attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income minors and some young adults.   more
Minn. Natural Resources Dept. Accepting Comments on Environmental Review Documents for Twig Area Trail Riders ATV Trail System
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 2 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * DNR accepting comments on environmental review documents for Twig Area Trail Riders ATV Trail System The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments through Oct. 1 on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for an all-terrain vehicle project that would include approximately 510 miles of roadway and natural surface trail alignments in Carlton and St. Louis co  more
Munster Technological University: Minister Heydon Opens Landmark Bioeconomy Demonstration Plant
TRALEE, Ireland, Sept. 2 -- Munster Technological University issued the following news: * * * Minister Heydon Opens Landmark Bioeconomy Demonstration Plant Minister Heydon opens Ireland's first on-farm integrated grass-biorefinery and anaerobic-digestion demonstration plant - Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, today officially opened Ireland's first on-farm demonstration plant integrating grass biorefining and anaerobic digestion at the Shinagh Estates Demonstr  more
National Head Start Association: Continuing Resolution Avoids Shutdown, But Head Start Needs More Support
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- The National Head Start Association issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Continuing Resolution Avoids Shutdown, but Head Start Needs More Support NHSA urges Congress to address rising costs and protect the comprehensive Head Start model as lawmakers work toward full-year funding. - Congress has passed a continuing resolution (CR) that will keep the federal government funded through December 11, 2026, avoiding a government shutdown and gi  more
Nationwide Coalition of Parents Travel to D.C. to Demand Congress Take Action on Nitrous Oxide
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Nationwide Coalition of Parents Travel to D.C. to Demand Congress Take Action on Nitrous Oxide * Washington, DC - As deaths and serious injuries from nitrous oxide abuse continue to rise across the nation, a grassroots coalition of parents and family members from across America traveled to Washington, D.C., to demand federal action against the addictive chemical and urge support of the bipartisan  more
NCPA Urges FTC to Narrow Broad Waiver of Liability, Protect Independent Pharmacies from Competitively Sensitive Data Disclosures
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * NCPA Urges FTC to Narrow Broad Waiver of Liability, Protect Independent Pharmacies from Competitively Sensitive Data Disclosures * ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Sept. 2, 2026) -The National Community Pharmacists Association yesterday filed public comments with the Federal Trade Commission urging the agency to revise and strengthen its proposed consent order   more
New contemplative studies major explores mind, body and consciousness
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * New contemplative studies major explores mind, body and consciousness * The following story originally appeared on the website for the William & Mary College of Arts & Sciences. - Ed. For centuries, humans have contemplated the meaning of life to better understand themselves and the world around them. The religious studies department is reshaping that ancient tradition for modern contexts by introducing a n  more
New Record for Democratic Women Gubernatorial Nominees, Other Results From the Massachusetts Primaries From CAWP
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 3 -- The Center for American Women and Politics issued the following news release: * * * New Record for Democratic Women Gubernatorial Nominees And Other Results from the Massachusetts Primaries from CAWP - Primary elections were held yesterday in Massachusetts. Full results for women candidates in federal and statewide executive races are available on this post on our Election Analysis page; there are no undecided races featuring women candidates, so this po  more
Old Dominion University Issues Q&A: Engineer Bridges Research and Industry to Strengthen America's Shipbuilding Workforce
NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Old Dominion University issued the following Q&A on Sept. 2, 2026, involving Katie Smith, assistant professor in the Batten College of Engineering and Technology and the School of Supply Chain, Logistics and Maritime Operations: * * * Engineer Bridges Research and Industry to Strengthen America's Shipbuilding Workforce By Joy Vann America's shipbuilding workforce depends on more than welders, engineers and sailors. It also relies on researchers who can turn dat  more
PATI JINICH EXPLORES PANAMERICANA RETURNS FOR SECOND SEASON
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PATI JINICH EXPLORES PANAMERICANA RETURNS FOR SECOND SEASON * Mondays, October 26 - November 9, 2026, 9:00 - 10:00 p.m. ET on PBS Six-Time James Beard Award Winner and Emmy-Nominated Host Pati Jinich Explores Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona in the Three-Part Series ARLINGTON, VA; SEPTEMBER 2, 2026 - PBS announced today the return of PATI JINICH EXPLORES PANAMERICANA, premier  more
Pratt Institute's Board of Trustees: Recently Elected Members and Trustee Emerita
BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 1 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * Pratt Institute's Board of Trustees: Recently Elected Members and Trustee Emerita * Pratt Institute's Board of Trustees has elected four distinguished new members: architect and professional engineer Evan Akselrad (effective December 11, 2025); artist and Pratt Professor Emerita Iona Fromboluti (effective July 1, 2  more
Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Hearing on Trump's Immigration Dragnet and Republican Threats to Defund Local Police
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Hearing on Trump's Immigration Dragnet and Republican Threats to Defund Local Police Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at a Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement hearing on Republicans' efforts to   more
Researchers in various studies looking for participants
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 2 -- 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. #Speech motor control study for stuttering research Researchers at Purdue are currently recruiting adults who stutter for paid studies on speech movements. Participants will be asked to speak into a microphone and/or wear an electrode cap or motion tracking s  more
Slippery Rock Into Top 25 After Minnesota-Duluth Upset
WACO, Texas, Sept. 2 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Slippery Rock Into Top 25 After Minnesota-Duluth Upset * Slippery Rock was in the other's receiving votes category when the AFCA Division II Coaches Preseason Poll, presented by GoRout Gridiron, came out a couple of weeks ago. That quickly changed thanks to their double-overtime victory over then-No. 12 Minnesota-Duluth. The Rock overcame a 16-point deficit in the final seven  more
UMN Experimenter Who Drilled Into Monkeys' Skulls Sidelined After PETA Push
NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * UMN Experimenter Who Drilled Into Monkeys' Skulls Sidelined After PETA Push Minneapolis - In a significant victory for animals used in experimentation, the University of Minnesota (UMN) has confirmed that the experimenter PETA exposed for having inflicted severe suffering on rhesus macaques is no longer allowed to experiment on primates. Geoffrey Ghose "no longer works with nonh  more
UVA Law School: Learning Law in the AI Age
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * Learning Law in the AI Age Law School Will Offer More Classes Connected to Artificial Intelligence Than Ever This Year Cooper Allen From governance and ethical concerns to how artificial intelligence can be used in legal practice, the University of Virginia School of Law is offering a broad range of classes this academic year aimed at preparing students for a new era for the profe  more
VCU Momentum Fund Grants Four Transformative Interdisciplinary Research Awards
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU Momentum Fund grants four transformative interdisciplinary research awards The awarded projects, which tackle topics ranging from health disparities to clean energy, receive seed grants designed to help accelerate groundbreaking discoveries and position the teams for national research funding. By Lydia Klinger, Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation Virginia Commonwealth U  more
VCU: Breaking the Stigma - Future Physicians Learn to Provide Compassionate Care to Patients With Eating Disorders
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Breaking the stigma: Future physicians learn to provide compassionate care to patients with eating disorders Through peer-led initiatives, medical students are developing the confidence and competence to identify and treat complex, yet common, psychiatric conditions. By Grace McOmber, School of Medicine Jean Wu, M.D., will never forget the reaction from her family doctor during an appointment wh  more
Virginia Tech Researchers Seek to Improve Chronic Pain for Rural Adults
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech researchers seek to improve chronic pain for rural adults By Hannah Williams Older adults commonly struggle with chronic pain, with an estimated 36 percent of U.S. adults over the age of 65 reported experiencing pain most days or every day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That pain can be even more challenging for those living in rural communities, with less access to p  more
Virginia Tech: Blocking a MicroRNA Reverses Deadly Lung Disease in Preclinical Study
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 3 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Blocking a microRNA reverses deadly lung disease in preclinical study Researchers identified microRNA-224 as a promising, first-in-class treatment target for pulmonary arterial hypertension, a rare disease that damages the blood vessels in the lungs. By John Pastor Researchers blocked a naturally occurring molecule to reverse pulmonary arterial hypertension in preclinical models, a finding that could p  more
Virginia Tech: Experts Break Down the Meaning and Consequences of the Meta Settlement
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Experts break down the meaning and consequences of the Meta settlement Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to a landmark settlement with 47 states in which it will take steps to limit the amount of time teens can spend on its platforms, and pay up to $17.1 billion in penalties. Meta is also attempting to publicly pressure other social media companies to adopt similar limits. Virginia Te  more
Virginia Tech: Extension Program Helps Parents Recognize Signs of Youth Substance Misuse
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Extension program helps parents recognize signs of youth substance misuse Virginia Cooperative Extension's Right Before Your Eyes Program, which educates parents in Amherst County about the signs of substance misuse, has a new permanent home funded by the Amherst County Opioid Abatement Task Force. By Devon Johnson Over the past few weeks, your teenager has become more withdrawn, spending extra time in their ro  more
Virginia Tech: Why Feeding Birds Can Make You Feel Better
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 3 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Why feeding birds can make you feel better A research team led by Virginia Tech found that people connected feeding and watching birds with positive emotions, engagement, and a sense of meaning. By Max Esterhuizen More than 56 million U.S. adults feed wild birds. For many, filling a feeder is a routine way to connect with birds and other wildlife. But researchers know less about what that interaction  more
Warner, Kaine Move to End Trump's Trade War and Free Virginians from Trump's Tariff Tax
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Move to End Trump's Trade War and Free Virginians from Trump's Tariff Tax * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following President Trump's latest tariffs, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and 12 of their Senate colleagues introduced the End Trump's Tariff Tax Act, legislation that would revoke and refund Trump's newest barrage of tariffs, and rein in the president's tariff authorit  more
Warner, Kaine Move to End Trump's Trade War and Free Virginians From Trump's Tariff Tax
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Move to End Trump's Trade War and Free Virginians From Trump's Tariff Tax Following President Trump's latest tariffs, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and 12 of their Senate colleagues introduced the End Trump's Tariff Tax Act, legislation that would revoke and refund Trump's newest barrage of tariffs, and rein in the president's tariff authority by repealing the arch  more
Washington and Lee University to Host 'Meet the Press' Panel With Virginia News Leaders
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * W&L to Host 'Meet the Press' Panel with Virginia News Leaders Journalists from six news outlets in Virginia will discuss the current state of local journalism in a Sept. 16 panel moderated by W&L's Eric Deggans. By Emily Innes Stanley Washington and Lee University will host a "Meet the Press" panel with Virginia journalists at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 16 in Hillel House, located on W&L's campus at 117 W  more
Washington State Registered Nurse Files Federal Civil Rights Charge Against Nurse's Union for Illegal Religious Discrimination
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Washington State Registered Nurse Files Federal Civil Rights Charge Against Nurse's Union for Illegal Religious Discrimination * EEOC Charge: AFT union officials unlawfully refused Christian nurse's request for religious accommodation to union dues payment Seattle, WA (September 2, 2026) - A Washington nurse has filed a federal Charge of Discrimination against the W  more
What to read during America's 250th anniversary
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 2 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * What to read during America's 250th anniversary * Since its founding in 1776, the United States has transformed as a country and a society. The University of Chicago Press has published books on nearly every phase of that national journey, from the colonial economy to modern arguments over liberalism. "The University of Chicago Press is proud of its legacy of publishing books that deeply inform our unde  more
Where You Belong: A New Chapter for Alexandria Recreation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release: * * * Where You Belong: A New Chapter for Alexandria Recreation The City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities (RPCA) is excited to introduce "Where You Belong," a citywide campaign celebrating community, connection, and the future of recreation in Alexandria. The campaign officially launches September 18, with William Ramsay Recreation Center becoming the first faci  more