Sunday - September 27, 2026

News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors

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9-10-26 New Harmony Gallery Be, Held
EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Sept. 10 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * 9-10-26 New Harmony Gallery Be, Held * The University of Southern Indiana New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art (NHGCA) is pleased to present Be, Held: Contemporary Analog Art by Johanna Aenderl, Jenny Zoey Casey and Rachel Singel. The exhibit opens Saturday, September 12 with an opening reception from 3 to 5 p.m. The exhibit will run through October 31. This multidimensional exhi  more
AFA to Commemorate 25th Anniversary of 9/11 at National Conference
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA to Commemorate 25th Anniversary of 9/11 at National Conference * The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) will host a panel commemorating the United States' response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and how it reshaped national defense in the 25 years since at its Air, Space & Cyber Conference. The panel, "Bravery in the Skies: The Nat  more
AFIA Welcomes Jennie Cameron as Director of Membership and Engagement
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- The American Feed Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * AFIA Welcomes Jennie Cameron as Director of Membership and Engagement The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is pleased to announce the addition of Jennie Cameron as director of membership and engagement. In this role, Cameron will lead efforts to grow and retain AFIA's membership, strengthen member relationships and enhance the overall member experience. She brings nearly t  more
AFP-AL Kicks Off "Sweet Home Freedom Tour" with Statewide Push for Regulatory Reform
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-AL Kicks Off "Sweet Home Freedom Tour" with Statewide Push for Regulatory Reform * MONTGOMERY, AL - Americans for Prosperity-Alabama (AFP-AL) is kicking off the first leg of its "Sweet Home Freedom Tour" with ten stops across the state in September. The goal of the tour is to build public support for a slate of policy priorities ahead of the 2027 legislative session.  more
AFP-Texas Announces Six State House Endorsements for General Election
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Texas Announces Six State House Endorsements for General Election * AUSTIN, TX - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Texas (AFP-TX) announced its endorsement of six candidates for the Texas House of Representatives ahead of the general election on November 3 to ensure a principled majority of conservative leaders in the chamber for the 2027 legislative session. Sam Shee  more
After 9/11: How the UVA Law Community Responded
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * After 9/11: How the UVA Law Community Responded 25 Years Later, a Look Back at How the Terror Attacks Affected the Law School September 10, 2026 Cooper Allen Stacey Rose Harris '03 recalls Sept. 11, 2001, beginning as a picturesque morning in Charlottesville, much as it did in New York and Washington, D.C. "I remember what a beautiful day it was -- like a distinct memory of wa  more
AG Campbell Challenges Trump Administration's Rollbacks Of Endangered Species Act Regulations
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges Trump Administration's Rollbacks Of Endangered Species Act Regulations * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing two lawsuits to protect endangered and threatened species, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and another against FWS and the National Mar  more
AG Nessel Joins Coalition Defending Limits on ICE Warrantless Arrests
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Coalition Defending Limits on ICE Warrantless Arrests * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of attorneys general in urging a federal appeals court to uphold a lower court order requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to comply with statutory safeguards when making warrantless arrests. In an amicus brief (PDF) file  more
Ahead of 25th Anniversary, Reed Speaks Out on Lessons of 9/11
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of 25th Anniversary, Reed Speaks Out on Lessons of 9/11 * PROVIDENCE, RI - Tomorrow, the United States will mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Twenty-five years after terrorists launched a series of attacks on 9/11 that killed nearly 3,000 people at the World Trade Center in New York City, at the Pentagon in Virginia, and aboard a plane that crashed in a Pen  more
Air Line Pilots Association International: PAL Pilots File for Federal Conciliation in Contract Negotiations With PAL Airlines
MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * PAL Pilots File for Federal Conciliation in Contract Negotiations with PAL Airlines ST. JOHN'S, Nfld. -- Today, PAL pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), took the next formal step in their negotiations by submitting a Notice of Dispute and requesting conciliation support from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. Enter  more
Alumna Alyssa Lang follows her path from Student Gamecock TV to ESPN
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 10 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Alumna Alyssa Lang follows her path from Student Gamecock TV to ESPN * Alyssa Lang admits the University of South Carolina wasn't at the top of her list when she started looking at colleges. Now she can't imagine her life and career trajectory if she hadn't become a Gamecock. The sideline reporter and broadcaster for the SEC Network and ESPN is a familiar face and voice to sports fans. An  more
Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy CadenazziTestifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sept. 10 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following written testimony by Michael Cadenazzi, Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial Base Policy, from a Sept. 4, 2026, field hearing entitled "Industrial Base and Workforce Development for Skilled Trades": * * * Chairman Calvert, Ranking Member McCollum, and distinguished Members of the Committee, it is an honor to appear before you today to discuss the men and women of America's Defense I  more
ASTRO to Showcase Advances in Radiation Medicine and Cancer Research in 2026 Annual Meeting Press Program
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release: * * * ASTRO to showcase advances in radiation medicine and cancer research in 2026 Annual Meeting Press Program ARLINGTON, Va., September 9, 2026 As researchers and clinicians from across the globe prepare to gather in Boston for the 2026 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting, ASTRO announced today the studies selected for the meeting's official press progr  more
Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration for Rollbacks of Endangered Species Act Regulations
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 9 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration for Rollbacks of Endangered Species Act Regulations * Attorney General Charity Clark and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general today are filing two lawsuits to protect endangered and threatened species, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and another against FWS and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (t  more
Attorney General Ford Joins State Coalition Urging Court to Halt Warrantless Arrests by ICE
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 9 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Joins State Coalition Urging Court to Halt Warrantless Arrests by ICE * Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has filed an amicus brief urging a federal appeals court to uphold a lower court order requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to comply with statutory safeguards when making warrantless civil arr  more
Attorney General Nessel Challenges Trump Administration's Rollbacks of Endangered Species Act Regulations
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Challenges Trump Administration's Rollbacks of Endangered Species Act Regulations * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing two lawsuits to protect endangered and threatened species, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and another against FWS and the National Marine Fisheries Ser  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ROLLBACKS OF ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT REGULATIONS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ROLLBACKS OF ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT REGULATIONS * New Rules Put Species and Their Habitats at Risk Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, today will file two lawsuits to protect endangered and threatened species. The lawsuits, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONTINUES FIGHT TO PROTECT AFFORDABLE CARE ACT COVERAGE
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONTINUES FIGHT TO PROTECT AFFORDABLE CARE ACT COVERAGE * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 states, urged a federal court to uphold a lower court ruling blocking key provisions of an unlawful rule issued by the Trump administration in June 2025. The rule would make it harder for consumers to enroll in and maintain health covera  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS LIMITS ON ICE WARRANTLESS ARRESTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS LIMITS ON ICE WARRANTLESS ARRESTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of attorneys general, urged a federal appeals court to uphold a lower court order enjoining U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers from making warrantless arrests unless they follow statutory safeguards. In an amicus brief filed in the U.S  more
Attorney General Tong to Challenge Trump Administration's Rollbacks of Endangered Species Act Regulations
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 9 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong to Challenge Trump Administration's Rollbacks of Endangered Species Act Regulations * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general announcing two lawsuits to be filed today to protect endangered and threatened species, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and another against FWS and the N  more
Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Historical Truth - InfluenceWatch Vs. Google Gemini
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary: * * * Historical truth: InfluenceWatch vs. Google Gemini When asked a relatively easy question, Google's AI tool provided "intelligence" that was more artificial than real. By Ken Braun - InfluenceWatch (IW) is the Capital Research Center's project to track the influencers who have and continue to shape American public policy. At present, we have nearly 16,000 profiles and more are added every week. IW als  more
Chesapeake Bay Program: 18.5-mile Trail Along the Potomac River is Honored by the Rails to Trail Conservancy
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 11 -- The Chesapeake Bay Program issued the following news: * * * An 18.5-mile trail along the Potomac River is honored by the Rails to Trail Conservancy The Mount Vernon Trail connects the nation's capital to George Washington's estate By Jake Solyst The Mount Vernon Trail spans 18.5 miles of paved path along the Potomac River, making it one of the D.C. area's top destinations for biking, jogging and walking. This year, the Rails to Trails Conservancy honored t  more
City of Alexandria Names Aspasia Xypolia Director for Office of Housing
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release: * * * City of Alexandria Names Aspasia Xypolia Director for Office of Housing Following a national search, City Manager James F. Parajon has appointed Aspasia Xypolia to the role of Director of the Office of Housing. Xypolia has served as Acting Director of the Office of Housing since May 2026, leading the City's housing strategy, policy, and investment efforts to expand affordability and advance the   more
Common Cause and Campaign Legal Center Sue Federal Agencies to Stop Illegally Intimidating Americans Who Observe or Record Immigration Enforcement
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release: * * * Common Cause and Campaign Legal Center Sue Federal Agencies to Stop Illegally Intimidating Americans Who Observe or Record Immigration Enforcement WASHINGTON -- Common Cause and Michael Khalili, represented by Campaign Legal Center, are suing to end several federal agencies' illegal policy and practice of intimidating and retaliating against Americans who lawfully observe and record federal immigration off  more
Common Cause: New Lawsuit Challenges Trump-Vance Administration Plan to Send Armed ICE Officers Into Polling Places
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release: * * * New Lawsuit Challenges Trump-Vance Administration Plan to Send Armed ICE Officers Into Polling Places Common Cause, LULAC, UnidosUS and the City of Denver are suing about ICE at the polls. - The largest and oldest Latino civil rights membership organization in the United States, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), joined by Common Cause, a voting rights organization with nearly one million m  more
Construction Input Costs Climb 8.9% Between August 2025 And August 2026; Association Survey Finds War And Tariff Impacts Are Disrupting Projects
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 10 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Input Costs Climb 8.9% Between August 2025 And August 2026; Association Survey Finds War And Tariff Impacts Are Disrupting Projects * Construction Association Officials Call for Measures to Address Rising Prices, as Well as a Revamp of Federal Workforce Development Policies Before Increased Construction Costs Harm the Economy The producer   more
Democracy Forward: New Lawsuit Challenges Trump-Vance Administration Plan to Send Armed ICE Officers Into Polling Places
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * New Lawsuit Challenges Trump-Vance Administration Plan to Send Armed ICE Officers Into Polling Places Plaintiffs represent millions of voters across the United States September 10, 2026 Washington, D.C. -- The largest and oldest Latino civil rights membership organiza  more
DOE Savannah River Site: CSRA College Night Draws Over 6,000 Attendees
AIKEN, South Carolina, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Savannah River Site issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * CSRA College Night draws over 6,000 attendees; $15K in scholarships awarded: Attendees gain scholarships, admissions connections and confidence in pursuing higher education More than 6,000 students and parents filled the Augusta Convention Center on Sept. 3 for the Savannah River Site's (SRS) annual CSRA College Night, where hope, opportunity and life  more
Eight Faculty Appointments at Tulane Law Add Expertise, Leadership
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 10 -- Tulane University Law School posted the following news: * * * Eight Faculty Appointments at Tulane Law Add Expertise, Leadership * Tulane Law School begins the new academic year with a distinguished chair appointment and a group of new scholars, practitioners and a visiting professor whose expertise ranges from artificial intelligence and intellectual property to environmental law, criminal defense, tax policy and international law. Professor Ronald J. Sc  more
EPA Proposes to Approve Wisconsin's Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Proposes to Approve Wisconsin's Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program * WASHINGTON -U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed the approval of the state of Wisconsin's coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program application. If finalized, the action would shift authority for permitting CCR disposal in landfills from the federal government to the state. This proposal a  more
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond: 'How Prevalent Is Holding Multiple Jobs in the Postpandemic Labor Market?'
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following economic brief (No. 26-29) in September 2026 by Kyle DeMaria and Urvi Neelakantan entitled "How Prevalent Is Holding Multiple Jobs in the Postpandemic Labor Market?". Here are excerpts: * * * Key Takeaways * The share of employed Americans who hold more than one job has climbed each year since its April 2020 low, peaking at 6.0 percent at the end of 2025 before easing to 5.5 percent by July 20  more
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond: 'The Diffusion of Bank Reserves in the U.S.'
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following white paper (No. 26-12) on Aug. 31, 2026, by Alexander L. Wolman and Huberto M. Ennis entitled "The Diffusion of Bank Reserves in the U.S.." Here are excerpts: * * * The Federal Reserve implements monetary policy using an ample reserves system, which does not require active management of the total quantity of reserves to maintain interest rate control. The distribution and the diffusion of rese  more
Firm Boosts Litigation Practice in Spain with Senior Hire
TYSONS, Virginia, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Firm Boosts Litigation Practice in Spain with Senior Hire * Squire Patton Boggs has appointed Enrique Luzon as of counsel in its Litigation Practice Group in Madrid. Welcoming Enrique, Stephen Sampson, EMEA head of the Litigation Practice Group, said, "We continue to expand our practice in key jurisdictions, with a focus on advising clients who face complex, high-value di  more
Fort Hamilton, FDNY Honor Fallen First Responders at 25th 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news: * * * Fort Hamilton, FDNY Honor Fallen First Responders at 25th 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony By Mark Getman Soldiers, veterans, first responders and families gathered at the Fort Hamilton Memorial Sept. 9 for a ceremony and wreath-laying marking 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, joined by elected officials and leadership from the New York Police Department and Fire Department of N  more
Four NAIFA Legends to Be Honored as Hall of Fame Inductees
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 10 [Category: Insurance] -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors posted the following news release: * * * Four NAIFA Legends to Be Honored as Hall of Fame Inductees * The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) is pleased to announce four new inductees into the NAIFA Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame to recognizes and celebrates NAIFA members whose extraordinary service and contributions represent the legacy of the m  more
From classroom to cyber range: W&M students take on critical infrastructure threats
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * From classroom to cyber range: W&M students take on critical infrastructure threats * The following story originally appeared on the website for William & Mary's School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics. - Ed. Most people turn on a faucet without giving much thought to the complex systems that make clean drinking water possible. It is an essential service that is easy to take for granted, but a series   more
George Mason's online MPH combines flexibility, human connection, and real-world career preparation - answers for prospective students (video)
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * George Mason's online MPH combines flexibility, human connection, and real-world career preparation - answers for prospective students (video) * Curious whether George Mason's online Master of Public Health program is right for you? Online Master of Public Health Director MB Mitcham answers common questions for prospective students. Hear about the program's flexibility, AI use,  more
GIFFORDS PAC announces nearly $1M investment to elect Elaine Luria in VA-02
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * GIFFORDS PAC announces nearly $1M investment to elect Elaine Luria in VA-02 * WASHINGTON -GIFFORDS PAC, the national gun violence prevention organization, founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released its first ad in a $850,000 investment in the race to represent Virginia's 2nd Congressional District, as part of its $10 m  more
Governor Moore Announces New Saval Foods Headquarters and Distribution Center in Howard County
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces New Saval Foods Headquarters and Distribution Center in Howard County * ANNAPOLIS, MD -Governor Wes Moore today announced that family-owned foodservice distribution company Saval Foods, in partnership with Howard Hughes Communities, has broken ground on a new headquarters facility. The company is constructing a 230,000 square-foot space in Columbia to include a new di  more
Hilton Named Asia's No. 1 Best Workplace Once Again, Marks A Decade as Asia's Top Hospitality Workplace
MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Named Asia's No. 1 Best Workplace Once Again, Marks A Decade as Asia's Top Hospitality Workplace * Hilton has been named the #1 Best Workplace in Asia by Great Place to Work(R) and the top-ranked hospitality company for the 10th consecutive year, reflecting a people-first culture sustained through a decade of significant growth across the region. * More than 99,000 Team Members are buildi  more
How Has Public Opinion Influenced Marijuana Policy? VCU Author Christina Mancini Traces the Drug's Path Toward Recreational Use
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * How has public opinion influenced marijuana policy? VCU author Christina Mancini traces the drug's path toward recreational use The Wilder School professor's new book, 'We'ed (for) the People,' covers more than a century of cannabis criminalization and legalization. By Madeline Reinsel When Christina Mancini was a child, her grandmother warned her to stay away from "dope." In school, she was ta  more
How VCU's Pioneering Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Program is Evolving With Changing Times - and New Threats
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * How VCU's pioneering homeland security and emergency preparedness program is evolving with changing times - and new threats More than two decades after its founding, the program that helped define an academic field is reshaping its curriculum around a profession whose boundaries have largely disappeared. By Julia Carey Twenty-five years ago, the Sept. 11 attacks transformed the nation's underst  more
HUD Announces Sponsors and Exhibitors for 2026 Innovative Housing Showcase
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * HUD Announces Sponsors and Exhibitors for 2026 Innovative Housing Showcase Showcase Returns to National Mall September 22-24 to Celebrate American Ingenuity WASHINGTON - HUD today announced the sponsors and exhibitors for its sixth annual Innovative Housing Showcase, taking place on the National Mall from September 22-24. This year's theme, "Made in America,  more
Huntington Ingalls Industries Executive VP Chewning Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee
SANTA CLARITA, California, Sept. 10 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following written testimony by Eric Chewning, executive vice president of maritime systems and corporate strategy at Huntington Ingalls Industries, from a Sept. 4, 2026, field hearing entitled "Industrial Base and Workforce Development for Skilled Trades": * * * Chairman Calvert, Ranking Member McCollum, and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify about the challenges  more
ICYMI: Latino Advocacy Group Hosts Las Vegas Event Bringing Together Sen. Carrie Buck and the Latino Community
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Latino Advocacy Group Hosts Las Vegas Event Bringing Together Sen. Carrie Buck and the Latino Community * Las Vegas, NV -The LIBRE Initiative, the largest center-right Latino organization in Nevada, hosted its "Capitol Connect" event in Las Vegas on Thursday, August 27, featuring Nevada State Senator Carrie Buck. The event brought together over 125 attendees for a critica  more
Inaugural Dean Poised to Help UMW's College of Education and Human Development Thrive
FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * Inaugural Dean Poised to Help UMW's College of Education and Human Development Thrive September 10, 2026 by Lisa Chinn Marvashti A painting of a cobblestone bridge sits on Melissa Napolitano's desk in Seacobeck Hall. A gift from her sixth-grade teacher, the watercolor is both meaningful and metaphorical for Napolitano, the inaugural dean of the University of Mary Washington's newly expand  more
Infectious Diseases Society: Transparency Needed Around ID/HIV Research Funding
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following news release: * * * Transparency needed around ID/HIV research funding Reports that the Administration plans to transfer funds that Congress has allocated to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for biopreparedness and biodefense to the Department of Defense raise significant concerns, particularly as part of a pattern of disruptions in funding and staffing at NIAID. The Ameri  more
Institute for Justice: Public Invited to Select Their Favorite Neighborhood Businesses to Compete in Annual South Side Pitch
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * Public Invited to Select Their Favorite Neighborhood Businesses to Compete in Annual South Side Pitch CHICAGO--Public input determines one of the lucky finalists for this year's South Side Pitch. For the 13th year in a row, South Side entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to win money, earn acclaim, and get training to fuel their business dreams through the South Side Pitch.  more
Interactive Map Helps States Navigate Wildfire-Energy Policy Activity
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * New Interactive Map Helps States Navigate Wildfire-Energy Policy Activity * RICHLAND, Wash. -Wildfires are rewriting the rules of America's electric utilities. Grids now have to survive-and avoid igniting-wildfires, forcing states into high-stakes conversations about liability, planning, cost and how utilities should manage this risk. Yet lawmakers don't have an easy w  more
Jenny Darling Named Chief Financial and Operations Officer at the Ad Council
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 [Category: Media] -- The Ad Council issued the following news release: * * * Jenny Darling Named Chief Financial and Operations Officer at the Ad Council * NEW YORK, NY, September 9, 2026 - The Ad Council, America's leader in using the power of communications to drive social impact at scale, announced today that Jenny Darling is joining the organization as Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO). She succeeds Ken Kroll, who will be retiring after serving as CFOO for   more
Kaine & Warner Unveil Legislation to Reduce Traffic, Improve Safety at DCA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Warner Unveil Legislation to Reduce Traffic, Improve Safety at DCA * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark R. Warner (both D-VA) announced the DCA Air Safety Act, legislation that would improve safety in the constrained and complex airspace around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) after last year's deadly midair collision that claimed 67 lives. The bill woul  more
Learning Policy Institute Director Melnick Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education released the following written testimony by Hanna Melnick, director of early learning policy at the Learning Policy Institute, from a Sept. 1, 2026, hearing entitled "Supporting Working Families: State-Led Child Care Solutions": * * * Chair Kiley, Ranking Member Bonamici, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for your invitation to participate in this important he  more
Liberty University Sets Record for Largest Incoming Undergraduate On-campus Class
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Liberty University issued the following news release: * * * Liberty University sets record for largest incoming undergraduate on-campus class September 10, 2026 Excitement for the new school year continues to grow at Liberty University, as students celebrated the first day of classes on Aug. 24 with a large worship event and ended the week with the annual Block Party. With the new school year fully underway, the university announced that it welcomed its larg  more
Mason Korea welcomes students from nine countries this fall
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Mason Korea welcomes students from nine countries this fall * George Mason University Korea welcomed its newest Patriots at the Fall 2026 Convocation on August 22, bringing together students, faculty, university leadership, and members of the Incheon Global Campus community to mark the start of a new academic year. This fall's incoming class includes students from nine countries: Korea, the United States,  more
McGuireWoods Expands Tax-Exempt Organizations Team With Atlanta Partner Michael Kuczynski
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Expands Tax-Exempt Organizations Team With Atlanta Partner Michael Kuczynski Accomplished Nonprofit Adviser Bolsters Nationally Recognized Practice - McGuireWoods enhanced its nationally ranked tax advisory capabilities for nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations with the arrival of partner Michael Kuczynski, who brings extensive experience advising clients on complex corporate gov  more
Milestone 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Remembered at Winthrop University
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Sept. 9 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Milestone 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Remembered at Winthrop University * #HIGHLIGHTS * Winthrop University joins the country in remembering "9/11," shorthand for September 11, 2001, when four coordinated terrorist attacks were carried out in America by al-Qaeda, an Islamist extremist group. * Two morning events are planned, one in front of the Tillman Fountain Plaza and the other at the Winthrop Coli  more
N.H. Education Dept.: Recognizing the 25th Anniversary of September 11
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 11 -- The New Hampshire Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Recognizing the 25th Anniversary of September 11 The Importance of Teaching History - CONCORD, NH (September 9, 2026) -- As the nation approaches the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, the New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED) is recognizing the importance of remembering the events of that day and ensuring that the history and personal experiences surrounding Se  more
National Park Service Honors Victims and Heroes of 9/11 With $4 Million for Memorials
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * National Park Service Honors Victims and Heroes of 9/11 with $4 Million for Memorials WASHINGTON -- The National Park Service today awarded a total of $4 million through the 9/11 Memorial Act Grant Program to support the operation, security and maintenance of the National September 11 Memorial in New York City and the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Virginia  more
National Taxpayers Union: $5,000 Dividend Plan Would Fuel Inflation and Increase Debt
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release: * * * $5,000 Dividend Plan Would Fuel Inflation and Increase Debt September 10, 2026 National Taxpayers Union expressed opposition to President Trump's proposed $5,000 dividend payments that would increase the debt by approximately $1.85 trillion (including debt service costs) and add to our economic woes with higher inflation and higher lending rates. NTU's Executive Vice President Brandon Ar  more
NEMA Welcomes Six New Members as Demand Grows for Electrical Infrastructure and Grid Modernization
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 10 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NEMA Welcomes Six New Members as Demand Grows for Electrical Infrastructure and Grid Modernization * ARLINGTON, Va. - The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today announced that five manufacturing companies and one associate member have joined the association. The additions arrive as the electroindustry experiences enor  more
New professorship to fuel research at the intersection of finance and AI
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * New professorship to fuel research at the intersection of finance and AI * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State alumnus Ken Kulju, a founding member of the Penn State Smeal College of Business's Finance Advisory Board, recently made a $3 million estate commitment to endow the Ken Kulju Professorship in Finance. He also pledged $250,000 over the next five years for early activation of the pr  more
NHTSA Issues Interpretive Rule on Medium-and Heavy-Duty Engine Efficiency Standards
HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 10 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * NHTSA Issues Interpretive Rule on Medium-and Heavy-Duty Engine Efficiency Standards * On August 31, 2026, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) issued an interpretive rule declaring the agency lacks the statutory authority to mandate standalone fuel-efficiency standards on medium-and heavy-duty engines. Because several motorhomes utilize medium- and he  more
North Carolina Settlement With Chemours is a Mixed Bag for Residents, Says SELC
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * North Carolina settlement with Chemours is a mixed bag for residents, says SELC CHAPEL HILL, N.C.--The Southern Environmental Law Center issued the following statement by Senior Attorney Jean Zhuang regarding the settlement announced today by North Carolina Attorney General Jackson and Chemours. In 2018, SELC litigated against Chemours in North Carolina on be  more
NRCC: New Report - Luria Went to Congress and Used Her Taxpayer-Funded Position to Cash In
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * NEW REPORT: Luria Went to Congress and Used Her Taxpayer-Funded Position to Cash In A new report is exposing just how much retread loser Elaine Luria used her taxpayer-funded position to enrich herself. Luria cashed in by trading stocks while in office, then kept raking in cash after leaving. Since 2022, Luria's net worth has exploded from up to $12.9 million to up to $51.1 million. To re  more
Old Dominion University: Nicole M. Crawford Named Executive Director of Barry Art Museum
NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: * * * Nicole M. Crawford Named Executive Director of Barry Art Museum September 10, 2026 Nicole M. Crawford, an experienced museum leader, curator and scholar known for connecting art with teaching across academic disciplines, has been named executive director of Old Dominion University's Barry Art Museum. Crawford will begin her new role on September 21 after serving as director and chief curator of the Unive  more
Pa. Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward Statement 25th Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks on the United States of America
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward Statement 25th Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks on the United States of America WESTMORELAND - Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) issued the following statement as we reflect on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States of America: "September 11, 2001, was a day that   more
Partnership Will Advance Nature-Based Solutions in the Colorado River Basin for Wildfire Resilience, Water Security
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 10 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Partnership Will Advance Nature-Based Solutions in the Colorado River Basin for Wildfire Resilience, Water Security * Denver -As the Colorado River Basin faces unprecedented challenges due to drought and wildfire, a new partnership between the University of Minnesota, the National Wildlife Federation, and the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership will work  more
PETA Drops Drone Footage of Marshall's Concrete Compound Ahead of March to End Animal Testing
NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * PETA Drops Drone Footage of Marshall's Concrete Compound Ahead of March to End Animal Testing North Rose, N.Y. - Ahead of Saturday's kickoff of the historic March to Abolish Animal Testing, PETA is releasing new drone footage of Marshall BioResources' gigantic North Rose operation. The video, obtained in collaboration with We Animals, shows more than 50 bleak warehouses where te  more
President Trump Issues Proclamation on Patriot Day 2026, the 25th Anniversary of the Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * PATRIOT DAY 2026, THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEPTEMBER 11 TERRORIST ATTACKS A quarter of a century has passed since the terrible day of September 11, 2001, and an entire generation of Americans has now come of age with no living memory of that fateful day. The passage of time must never dim what will forever burn bright in the conscience of our Nation. Amid the ashes of Ground Zero, we made a so  more
Princeton: In Banner ACS Year for Chemistry Department, MacMillan and Chirik Receive Awards
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 11 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * In banner ACS year for chemistry department, MacMillan and Chirik receive awards By Wendy Plump, Department of Chemistry on Sept. 10, 2026 David MacMillan, the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor of Chemistry and a winner of the 2021 Nobel Prize in chemistry, has been awarded the prestigious 2027 Arthur C. Cope Award by the American Chemical Society (ACS) in recognition of extraordinar  more
Rep. Scott Perry Talks Economic Freedom with Pennsylvania Latino Families
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Scott Perry Talks Economic Freedom with Pennsylvania Latino Families * Mechanicsburg, PA-The LIBRE Initiative, the largest center-right Latino organization in Pennsylvania, hosted its Capitol Connect event on Friday, September 4, at The Willows at Ashcombe Mansion, featuring Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10). The gathering convened Pennsylvania community leaders and Hispanic   more
Researchers in various studies looking for participants
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 9 -- 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
RV Women's Alliance Hosts Free "Open House" Breakfast
HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Women's Alliance Hosts Free "Open House" Breakfast * The RV Women's Alliance invites members and prospective members to a morning "Open House" on Tuesday, September 29, at 7:00 a.m., at the new location, Lippert HQ, at 52567 Independence Ct. Elkhart, IN. The Open House will feature a hot breakfast, casual networking, and fun, interactive activities led by Dr. Rachel Lindva  more
Scott Statement on Lonnie G. Bunch III
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on Lonnie G. Bunch III * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III announced his retirement: "Secretary Lonnie Bunch has dedicated his career to ensuring the Smithsonian tells the full story of our nation. His historic leadership as the founding director of the National Museum of African Ame  more
Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Sets Sept. 16 Executive Session
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for an executive session at 10 a.m. on Sept. 16, 2026, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building: Committee Members * Ted Cruz, Chairman, Republican Texas Legislation * S. 2586, MARA Act of 2025 * S. 3467, Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act * S. 3929, Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act * S. 4573, Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act of 20  more
Senator Murray Responds to 22.2% Rate Increase for Washington's 2027 Exchange Health Insurance Market
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Responds to 22.2% Rate Increase for Washington's 2027 Exchange Health Insurance Market * Washington's Office of Insurance Commissioner Says Republicans Refusing to Extend ACA Tax Credits is Key Driver of New Premium Hike ICYMI: New Report Shows Health Care Premiums Doubled for Over 200,000 Washingtonians Thanks to Trump and Republicans' Health Care Cuts Washington, D.C. -Today-n  more
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center empanels Community Council
NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center empanels Community Council * Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center has empaneled a 21-member Community Council to help hospital leaders better understand perceptions in the community about access to care, health outcomes, and the consumer and patient experience across the Historic Triangle. The first-of-its-kind council's work is bei  more
Service at every milestone: UTC to celebrate staff and faculty achievements
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 9 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * Service at every milestone: UTC to celebrate staff and faculty achievements * The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga annually celebrates staff and faculty who have reached notable career milestones. This year, 183 employees will be honored during the UTC Service Awards Annual Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The luncheon, a signature event of Founder's Week, offers Universi  more
Sidley Secures Presidential Pardon for Pro Bono Client Jonathan Long
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Secures Presidential Pardon for Pro Bono Client Jonathan Long * Sidley successfully assisted its pro bono client, Jonathan Long, a retired U.S. Navy sailor, in receiving a presidential pardon in connection with a prior conviction under the Clean Air Act. This marks the third presidential pardon Sidley has helped secure for clients charged with Clean Air Act offen  more
Southern Environmental Law Center: TVA Sued for Violating Federal Clean Air Act at Its Cumberland Fossil Plant
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * TVA sued for violating federal Clean Air Act at its Cumberland Fossil Plant CUMBERLAND CITY, Tenn. -- This week, the Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of Appalachian Voices and the Sierra Club, sued the Tennessee Valley Authority over the utility's failure to take federally required steps to protect Middle Tennessee communities from the harmful air  more
State Department Issues Public Schedule for Sept. 11, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for Sept. 11, 2026: * * * SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO 9:00 a.m. Secretary Rubio attends the 25th 9/11 Pentagon Observance Ceremony, hosted by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Arlington, Virginia. (MEDIA DETERMINED BY HOST) DEPUTY SECRETARY CHRISTOPHER LANDAU Deputy Secretary Landau is on travel to Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, Solomon Islands, and Kiribati from August 31-September 11, 2026. DEPUTY  more
State Museum Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 with New Exhibition Featuring Winthrop Connection
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Sept. 9 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * State Museum Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 with New Exhibition Featuring Winthrop Connection * #HIGHLIGHTS * As the nation prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, the South Carolina State Museum presents South Carolina Remembers 9/11: 25 Years Later, a new display that commemorates the tragic attacks and examines how South Carolinians responded in the days, months, and years that fol  more
Statement on the Anniversary of Charlie Kirk's Assassination
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Statement on the Anniversary of Charlie Kirk's Assassination * ARLINGTON, VA -Americans for Prosperity President and CEO Emily Seidel issued the following statement on the anniversary of Charlie Kirk's assassination: "A year ago today, Charlie Kirk was assassinated for standing in the open, making his case, and inviting anyone who disagreed with him to make theirs. On   more
Steel and Stone: Army Corps of Engineers Reflects on 9/11 25 Years Later
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Steel and Stone: Army Corps of Engineers Reflects on 9/11 25 Years Later * The Army and the Army Corps of Engineers mobilized with speed and purpose to support recovery efforts at the Pentagon and at the World Trade Center in New York City following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the tragedy, the National Museum of the United States Army at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, opened  more
Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving 4 Companies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. MCF 21155) entitled "Flixbus SE, Flix North America Inc., and Greyhound Lines Inc. - Control - Greyhound Central Bus LLC": * * * ACTION: Notice Tentatively Approving and Authorizing Continuance in Control. SUMMARY: On August 11, 2026, Flix SE, a noncarrier, Flix North America Inc. (Flix North America), a noncarrier, and Greyhound Lines, Inc. (Greyhound), an inte  more
The Honorable Rosie Rios, Chair of America250, to Give Founders' Day Address
SWEET BRIAR, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Sweet Briar College posted the following news: * * * The Honorable Rosie Rios, Chair of America250, to Give Founders' Day Address * Sweet Briar College will welcome the Honorable Rosie Rios, Chair of America250, the United States Congressional Commission that has been coordinating celebrations of the 250th Anniversary of the nation, as the keynote speaker at its annual Founders' Day Convocation on Friday, Sept. 18. Rios was nominated by President Barack O  more
TheDream.US Launches 'What Will I Do When The Dream Act Passes?' Campaign
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- TheDream.US, a college and career success program for immigrant youth, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * TheDream.US Launches "What Will I Do When The Dream Act Passes?" Campaign New social media storytelling series features Dreamers sharing what permanent protections would mean for their futures and this nation - Washington, DC - TheDream.US today launched "What Will I Do When The Dream Act Passes?", a new social media storytelling   more
Tomlin and Brady take center stage as NFL season begins
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Tomlin and Brady take center stage as NFL season begins * The following story originally appeared on the W&M Athletics website. - Ed. Two of the biggest NFL storylines of the preseason track right back to William & Mary. Alumni Mike Tomlin '95, L.H.D. '08 and Joe Brady '13 are in the spotlight as they take on new roles in broadcasting and coaching, respectively. Tomlin debuts this season as a lead studio   more
Trial Testing Out-of-Body Experiences Yields Unexpected Twist
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Trial Testing Out-of-Body Experiences Yields Unexpected Twist * A test to determine if people who report out-of-body experiences could identify objects in another room produced results no better than chance, but afterward something strange happened: Two participants described, unprompted, researchers' locations and activities behind closed doors. The participants' unexpected observat  more
Tulane Law Welcomes New Forrester Fellows
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 10 -- Tulane University Law School posted the following news: * * * Tulane Law Welcomes New Forrester Fellows * Tulane Law School is welcoming two new Forrester Fellows whose scholarship spans tax policy, poverty, feminist legal theory and international law. Marilyn Hajj and Ashita Alag join Tulane as the law school's newest Forrester Fellows, becoming part of a program that for more than two decades has helped prepare emerging legal scholars for careers in aca  more
UnidosUS Joins New Lawsuit That Challenges Trump-Vance Administration Plan to Send Armed ICE Officers Into Polling Places
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release: * * * UnidosUS Joins New Lawsuit That Challenges Trump-Vance Administration Plan to Send Armed ICE Officers Into Polling Places * Plaintiffs represent millions of voters across the United States Washington, D.C. -The largest and oldest Latino civil rights membership organization in the United States, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), joined by Common Cause, a voting rights organizati  more
University of Lynchburg reports financial surplus, fall first-year enrollment growth, career-focused academic programs
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The University of Lynchburg posted the following news: * * * University of Lynchburg reports financial surplus, fall first-year enrollment growth, career-focused academic programs * The University of Lynchburg is opening its next chapter on solid ground: fall first-year enrollment is up, the FY26 budget closed with a surplus, and Dr. Sally Selden, the University's 12th president, has begun her tenure with momentum across academic programs and an ambitious lon  more
VCU Homeland Security Experts Offer Insight Into the Post-9/11 Security Landscape
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU homeland security experts offer insight into the post-9/11 security landscape Wilder School faculty Curtis Brown, David Webber and Christopher Whyte look back at the past 25 years of public security. By Sian Wilkerson Twenty-five years ago, the Sept. 11 attacks ushered in a new era of American life and fundamentally altered the nation's concept of safety. In the years since, "counterterror  more
VCU: How Will Redistricting Impact the Midterm Elections?
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * How will redistricting impact the midterm elections? VCU political science professor and redistricting expert Alex Keena says the Nov. 3 elections will be a test case for the effectiveness of gerrymandering - and explains why the practice is a riskier strategy than it appears. By Brian McNeill Ahead of the 2026 midterm congressional elections, more than a dozen states have sought to redraw Hous  more
Vindman Hears from the 84% of Virginians Who Support Keeping the Government Open
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Hears from the 84% of Virginians Who Support Keeping the Government Open * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) heard from more than 850 Virginians in a district-wide survey, and the results were clear: respondents overwhelmingly believe that Congress should fight to keep the government open. "Virginians know that federal workers are the backbone of our economy and our  more
Virginia Department of Education Announces Recipients of the 2026-2027 School Security Equipment Grant
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Department of Education Announces Recipients of the 2026-2027 School Security Equipment Grant * (Richmond, Va.) -Today, the Virginia Department of Education is pleased to announce, in collaboration with the Department of Criminal Justice Services, the winners of the 2026-27 School Security Equipment Grant program. Offered annually since 2013, this grant program provides Virg  more
Virginia is for Hokie Lovers: A New Way to Celebrate Virginia Tech and Virginia
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia is for Hokie Lovers: A new way to celebrate Virginia Tech and Virginia By Anne Kroemer Hoffman 10 Sep 2026 "Virginia is for Lovers" has a new addition: Hokie pride. Virginia Tech and tourism partners officially launched the Virginia is for Hokie Lovers campaign Sept. 10, unveiling a Virginia Tech-themed LOVE sign on Henderson Lawn and beginning a brand collaboration designed to draw attention to Blacks  more
Virginia Tech: How Do We Know When Cancer Treatment Works?
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * How do we know when cancer treatment works? Physician-scientist Christopher Hourigan will open the Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture season in Roanoke with insights into precision medicine and the search for residual leukemia. By Leigh Anne Kelley 10 Sep 2026 How do we know when cancer treatments work and when they don't? And how can we improve diagnostic technology and interpret the results so that ev  more
Virginia Tech: New Equine Field Services Instructor Brings Racetrack Roots and Whole-horse Approach to Veterinary College
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * New Equine Field Services instructor brings racetrack roots and whole-horse approach to veterinary college By Kevin Myatt 10 Sep 2026 Sarah Varnell's interest in equine medicine got a fast start out of the starting gate as a teenager. Varnell shadowed a racetrack veterinarian on school breaks, and what followed most days was 13 hours on her feet, moving from stall to stall behind a woman who seemed to know exa  more
Virginia Tech: Seed Grants Fuel New Approaches to Food Packaging, Cancer Research, and 4-H Evaluation
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Seed grants fuel new approaches to food packaging, cancer research, and 4-H evaluation Three interdisciplinary Virginia Tech teams received $25,000 each through the Susan E. Duncan Innovation in Agriculture and Life Sciences Seed Grant program. By Marya Barlow 10 Sep 2026 Three Virginia Tech research teams are exploring new interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable food packaging, cancer research, and 4-H lea  more
Visiting Speakers and Conversations This Semester
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Visiting Speakers and Conversations This Semester * The below message was sent to faculty, staff, and students on September 9, 2026 Dear Campus Community, The College is again honored to host a range of leading thinkers on campus this semester. We want to draw your attention to a few of these and encourage you to mark your calendars now for the ones you will not want to miss. The fall semester will incl  more
Volkswagen Debuts Further Advances for Its Comprehensive IQ.DRIVE(R) Advanced Driver Assistance System
HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release: * * * Volkswagen debuts further advances for its comprehensive IQ.DRIVE(R) Advanced Driver Assistance System * Travel Assist offers driver-initiated lane changes on more models * Emergency Assist Plus can move the vehicle to the right-hand shoulder and bring it to a halt in the event of an unresponsive driver * Predictive ACC is upgraded to help provide a more comfortable experience * New Advance  more
Warner, Kaine Unveil Legislation to Reduce Traffic, Improve Safety at DCA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * September 10th, 2026 Warner, Kaine Unveil Legislation to Reduce Traffic, Improve Safety at DCA WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced the DCA Air Safety Act, legislation that would improve safety in the constrained and complex airspace around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) after last year's deadly midair collision that claimed 67 lives. Th  more
Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Urge Supreme Court to Block Postal Service Rule Limiting Mail-In Voting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Urge Supreme Court to Block Postal Service Rule Limiting Mail-In Voting * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers and former lawmakers in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of State of California, et al. v. United States Postal Service, et al. The lawsuit, brought   more
Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Urge Supreme Court to Block Postal Service Rule Limiting Mail-In Voting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * September 10th, 2026 Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Urge Supreme Court to Block Postal Service Rule Limiting Mail-In Voting WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers and former lawmakers in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of State of California, et al. v. United States Postal Service, et al. The lawsu  more
White House Announces Import Ban on Canadian Products and Modifications to Section 338 Tariff Scope
HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * White House Announces Import Ban on Canadian Products and Modifications to Section 338 Tariff Scope * On September 8, 2026, President Trump announced additional trade actions affecting imports from Canada, including new import restrictions and changes to the products subject to the additional 50% Section 338 tariff. Section 338 Tariff Scope Changes Effective 12:01 a.m. EST  more
William & Mary sustains its excellence in career outcomes for Class of 2025
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * William & Mary sustains its excellence in career outcomes for Class of 2025 * The following was originally published as an online exclusive for the W&M Alumni Magazine. - Ed. Building on its sustained excellence in student outcomes, William & Mary continues to stand out as a top university for careers, according to a recent survey of the Class of 2025. Of the 88% of members of the Class of 2025 that respo  more