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News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors

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AAFA Launches Heat Stress Toolkit to Protect Workers From Extreme Temperatures
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- The American Apparel and Footwear Association issued the following news release: * * * AAFA Launches Heat Stress Toolkit to Protect Workers from Extreme Temperatures September 16, 2026 | WASHINGTON, D.C. The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has launched a new AAFA Heat Stress Toolkit at Cascale's Annual Meeting 2026 in Athens, Greece, providing manufacturers and brands with practical tools to help manage rising global temperatures and workplace   more
AFA Presents Lester Lyles with Lifetime Achievement Award
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Presents Lester Lyles with Lifetime Achievement Award * National Harbor, Md. -The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to the 28th Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Lester Lyles, USAF (Ret.), at the 2026 Air, Space & Cyber Conference on September 15. The prestigious award recognizes a lifetime of work in  more
AFIA Applauds Senate Agriculture Committee Advancement of Farm Bill
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- The American Feed Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * AFIA Applauds Senate Agriculture Committee Advancement of Farm Bill September 16, 2026 The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) applauds the Senate Agriculture Committee for advancing Farm Bill 2.0, the Agricultural Act of 2026. The legislation provides America's farmers, ranchers and manufacturers with the certainty and critical resources necessary to support our food supply  more
AIA Statement on DOW Memorandum "Fostering One Strong Industrial Base"
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 15 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Statement on DOW Memorandum "Fostering One Strong Industrial Base" * Aerospace Industries Association President and CEO Eric Fanning today released the following statement on the Department of War's new memorandum, Fostering One Strong Industrial Base": "The Aerospace Industries Association welcomes the Pentagon's efforts to lower barriers to entry, increa  more
Alumna turns initiative into impact for real estate technology
LAKELAND, Florida, Sept. 16 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Alumna turns initiative into impact for real estate technology * Just two years after graduating from Florida Polytechnic University, Melia Rodriguez '24 is putting her skills to work on technology used by one of the world's leading providers of real estate data and analytics. As a software engineer at CoStar Group in Richmond, Virginia, she develops tools that help support critical busines  more
As the Administration Continues Dangerous Effort to Exploit Federal Workers' Health Records, Warner and Schiff Demand End to Violation of Privacy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * September 16th, 2026 As the Administration Continues Dangerous Effort to Exploit Federal Workers' Health Records, Warner and Schiff Demand End to Violation of Privacy WASHINGTON - Following the White House Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) failure to suspend their proposed collection of the personal medical records of millions of federal workers, retirees, and their families to be weaponized i  more
Assistant professor of anthropology publishes new co-edited book exploring the relationships between humans and animals across generations
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 16 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Assistant professor of anthropology publishes new co-edited book exploring the relationships between humans and animals across generations * A new book co-edited by Jessica Jenkins, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice, explores how human-animal interactions have shaped political systems, social frameworks, ritual practices and daily life in the southeaste  more
ASTRO Issues Its First Clinical Guideline on Radiation Therapy for Bladder Cancer
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release: * * * ASTRO issues its first clinical guideline on radiation therapy for bladder cancer Recommendations support trimodal therapy as a curative alternative to bladder removal for select patients and define radiotherapy's role after surgery and in advanced disease ARLINGTON, Va., September 16, 2026 - For appropriately selected patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer,   more
At Hearing, Warren Grills Trump Nominee on Secret Deals with Big Pharma: "I Want To Know What Was Given Away in These Contracts"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * At Hearing, Warren Grills Trump Nominee on Secret Deals with Big Pharma: "I Want To Know What Was Given Away in These Contracts" * Warren: "Was Secretary Kennedy lying when he said he would make those deals available to us?" Warren: "Show me the receipts." Video of Exchange (YouTube) Washington, D.C. -At a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)  more
ATA Applauds House Passage of Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Applauds House Passage of Diesel Emissions Reduction Act * Sep 16, 2026 Washington-The American Trucking Associations praised the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) last night by a vote of 343-79. The bill-which was introduced by U.S. Representatives Doris Matsui (D-CA), Ken Calvert (R-CA), Chellie Ping  more
ATA Joins Alliance Rejecting NextNav's Plan to Seize the Lower 900 MHz Band
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Joins Alliance Rejecting NextNav's Plan to Seize the Lower 900 MHz Band * Sep 16, 2026 Broad opposition warns NextNav's proposal will raise costs for consumers and jeopardize lifesaving public safety services Washington-Today, the American Trucking Associations joined a broad coalition of American industries in launching the SpecTech Alliance to prot  more
Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Is a Guest on NY1's "Inside City Hall"
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Is a Guest on NY1's "Inside City Hall" * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on NY1's "Inside City Hall" with Errol Louis. AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Errol Louis, NY1: Good evening and welcome back to the program. Governor Hochul: Grea  more
BAE Systems Receives $16 Million to Qualify RH45 Technology for Radiation-hardened Space Missions
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems receives $16 million to qualify RH45(R) technology for radiation-hardened space missions 16 September 2026 Advanced RH45 ASIC Storefront delivers custom development solution - enhancing reliability and resilience for natural and strategic radiation environments - BAE Systems has received $16 million in Defense Production Act Title III funding via the Department of War's (DOW) Warfighting Inves  more
Ball State Alumnus and Game Designer Ben Vu Returns as Visiting Expert in Residence
MUNCIE, Indiana, Sept. 16 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * Ball State Alumnus and Game Designer Ben Vu Returns as Visiting Expert in Residence * Ball State University's College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM) has welcomed accomplished animator, game creator, and entrepreneur Ben Vu, '00, back to campus this Fall as the Edmund F. and Virginia B. Ball Visiting Expert in Residence for Media. The Visiting Expert in Residence initiative brings med  more
Belmont Law Welcomes Three New Faculty Members
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Belmont University posted the following news: * * * Belmont Law Welcomes Three New Faculty Members * New faculty bring courtroom, military and research experience to the law school this fall Belmont University College of Law new faculty for fall 2026: Nino C. Monea, assistant professor of law; Kaleigh Ruiz, faculty fellow; and Kathryn Booth, visiting professor of law. #Professor Nino C. Monea Professor Monea joins Belmont Law as an assistant professor,   more
Beyer: This Bill Would Do More Harm Than Good For America And For Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer: This Bill Would Do More Harm Than Good For America And For Ukraine * Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), the Senior House Democrat on Congress' Joint Economic Committee and a member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, delivered a stark warning against the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia And Iran Act during floor debate on the measure ahead of a final vote this afternoon. His remarks as  more
Bipartisan Delegation Urges House Leaders To Take Immediate Action On Artificial Intelligence
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Delegation Urges House Leaders To Take Immediate Action On Artificial Intelligence * Congressman Don Beyer, co-chair of Congress' bipartisan Caucus on Artificial Intelligence, today led a bipartisan group of 10 leaders on AI in the U.S. House in pressing leadership of both parties to take immediate, urgent action to address risks posed by rapidly advancing artificial intelligence (AI). The  more
Bluefield University to Launch Redesigned Website
BLUEFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Bluefield University posted the following news: * * * Bluefield University to Launch Redesigned Website * Bluefield University will launch a redesigned version of its website in the next few days, introducing an updated experience for current and future members of the Rams community. Though the website has been refreshed, it will continue to be available at bluefield.edu. The website has experienced major changes in recent years as the university worked to i  more
Chief of Space Operations Schiess outlines priorities to strengthen Space Force combat power
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * Chief of Space Operations Schiess outlines priorities to strengthen Space Force combat power * NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) - Chief of Space Operations Gen. Douglas Schiess unveiled his priorities to strengthen Space Force combat power and highlighted Guardians' contributions to the Joint Force in a keynote address at the 2026 Air, Space & Cyber Conference, Sept. 15. He outlined three lines of effort for h  more
Consumer Organizations Urge Congress to Protect Robust Tailpipe Emission Standards, Alleviate Pain at the Pump
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release: * * * Consumer Organizations Urge Congress to Protect Robust Tailpipe Emission Standards, Alleviate Pain at the Pump * Media Contact: Lisa McDonald, Vice President of Communications, 202-207-2829 Washington, DC -The National Consumers League, Consumer Federation of America, and 24 other public interest organizations sent a letter to House and Senate leadership urging member  more
Consumer Technology Association: Major TV Manufacturers Expand Program to Reduce Consumer Electricity Bills Across North America
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release: * * * Major TV Manufacturers Expand Program to Reduce Consumer Electricity Bills Across North America Expanded participation and on-mode commitments projected to eventually save consumers $1.8 billion annually. ARLINGTON, VA - September 16, 2026 - The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R), leading television manufacturers, operating system vendors, the American Council for an Energy-Eff  more
Department of Justice Again Wins Substantial Relief Against Google
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Department of Justice Again Wins Substantial Relief Against Google September 16, 2026 Remedies for Google's Unlawful Monopolization to Help Restore Competition in Online Advertising Technology Markets The Justice Department's Antitrust Division won substantial relief in its monopolization case against Google in advertising technology markets. In United States et al. v. Google LLC, the U.S. Distri  more
Federal Personal Property: GSA Can Better Assess the Effectiveness of Its Disposal Efforts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * Federal Personal Property: GSA Can Better Assess the Effectiveness of Its Disposal Efforts * #Fast Facts Each year, federal agencies dispose of tens of millions of "personal property" items they no longer need, such as office supplies and furniture. The General Services Administration facilitates and manages the disposal of these items-a process that aims to reuse as much as possible.   more
Federal Register: Justice Dept. Issues Antitrust Notice Following Customer Experience Hub Membership Expansion
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-The Customer Experience Hub Notice is hereby given that, on January 7, 2026, pursuant to section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. ("the Act"), The Customer Experience Hub ("CX Hub") has filed written notifications si  more
Fifth Circuit Vacates EPA's Methylene Chloride Rule
TYSONS, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Fifth Circuit Vacates EPA's Methylene Chloride Rule * The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's risk management rule for methylene chloride and the associated risk determination in a significant victory for Squire Patton Boggs clients East Fork Enterprises, Inc. and Epic Paint Company. In East Fork Enterprises, Inc.  more
Forbes Names Two Hunton Partners Among its 2026 America's Top Lawyers
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Forbes Names Two Hunton Partners Among its 2026 America's Top Lawyers * Hunton partners Ann Marie Mortimer and Lisa J. Sotto have been recognized by Forbes among its 2026 list of America's Top Lawyers. The list, now in its third year, honors top lawyers who "offer more than just legal acumen-they are a trusted counselor in every sense of the word." Through a rigorous, multi-  more
Griffith Announces $69,434 HHS Grant to New River Valley Head Start Programs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $69,434 HHS Grant to New River Valley Head Start Programs * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded New River Community Action, Inc., based in Radford, Virginia, a $69,434 grant. The funding supports local Head Start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Head Start projects are available for New River Va  more
Griffith Announces $80,000 HHS Grant to STEP, Inc.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $80,000 HHS Grant to STEP, Inc. * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded STEP, Inc., based in Rocky Mount, Virginia, a $80,000 grant. The funding supports local Head Start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Solutions that Empower People, known as STEP, leads an extensive network for Head Start servic  more
Griffith Announces Combined Total of $339,771 in Additional HHS Grants for Head Start Projects in Virginia's Ninth District
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces Combined Total of $339,771 in Additional HHS Grants for Head Start Projects in Virginia's Ninth District * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded an additional four HeadStart-related grants worth a total of $339,771. The funding supports Head Start and Early Head Start projects. A breakdown of the funding totals is as follows: * $144,785 to Peopl  more
Griffith Announces More Than $144,000 HHS Grant to People Incorporated of Virginia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces More Than $144,000 HHS Grant to People Incorporated of Virginia * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded People Incorporated of Virginia, based in Abingdon, Virginia, a $144,785 grant. The funding supports Head Start and Early Head Start projects. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "People Incorporated is an ad  more
Griffith Announces More Than $45,000 HHS Grant to Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces More Than $45,000 HHS Grant to Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc. * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc., based in North Tazewell, Virginia, a $45,552 grant. The funding supports the organization's Head Start program. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Clinch Valley Com  more
Griffith Statement on House Passage of AM Radio for Every Vehicle
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on House Passage of AM Radio for Every Vehicle * Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 979 - the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. This legislation directs federal agencies to issue a rule that compels automobile manufacturers to install AM radio for new vehicles. The bill now heads to the U.S. Senate for further consideration. Following House passage of the bil  more
Griffith Statement on House Passage of Bills to Protect Ninth District Communities from Public Health Threats
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on House Passage of Bills to Protect Ninth District Communities from Public Health Threats * Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a series of measures to protect American communities from public health threats. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, helped advance these pieces of legis  more
Griffith Supports State of Emergency Declaration
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Supports State of Emergency Declaration * Today, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger declared a State of Emergency in the Commonwealth. The declaration comes in response to a statewide hay shortage caused by persistent and ongoing drought conditions. In response to the State of Emergency declaration, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement: "Hay is   more
GW Law to Host Preview of the U.S. Supreme Court's 2026 October Term
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The George Washington University Law School posted the following news: * * * GW Law to Host Preview of the U.S. Supreme Court's 2026 October Term * GW Law faculty will provide their expertise on the key cases facing the U.S. Supreme Court in its upcoming October term on Tuesday, September 22, at the law school. Taking advantage of GW Law's prime location blocks away from the White House, U.S. Capitol Building, and the Supreme Court, the Supreme Court Preview is an an  more
Hilton Worldwide Holdings: NoMad Singapore Opens for Reservations
MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Sep 16, 2026 NoMad Singapore Opens for Reservations * Reservations are now live for NoMad's first destination in Asia Pacific. * Ahead of its opening in late 2026, the hotel reveals a first look at its guest rooms and art programme. SINGAPORE - Bookings are now live for NoMad Hilton Singapore, which is set to open in late 2026, marking the brand's debut in Asia Pacific. Positioned to meet growi  more
Jeannie M. Kenmotsu appointed curator of Asian art at Harvard Art Museums
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 16 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * Jeannie M. Kenmotsu appointed curator of Asian art at Harvard Art Museums * Jeannie M. Kenmotsu, a curator and scholar of Japanese art, has been appointed the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Curator of Asian Art at the Harvard Art Museums. She will begin her role in mid December. Kenmotsu currently serves as the Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Curator of Asian Art at the Portland Art Museum, where she has been a   more
Johns Hopkins: New Guides Equip Clinicians and Clergy to Implement Extreme Risk Protection Orders
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 17 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 New Guides Equip Clinicians and Clergy to Implement Extreme Risk Protection Orders From the clinic to the congregation, new resources equip frontline workers with tools they need during a crisis - Today, the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions has released valuable resources for two vital Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) im  more
Kaine & Schiff File Oman War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Schiff File Oman War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) filed a War Powers Resolution to prohibit the use of the U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities in or against Oman. Last month, President Donald Trump threatened to "bomb the shit" out of Oman if it interferes with the United States' blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. "President   more
Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Privileged Resolution Seeking Answers on West Bank Violence
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Privileged Resolution Seeking Answers on West Bank Violence * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees, joined Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) in leading 20 of their Senate colleagues in introducing a 502B privileged resolution requiring the U.S. Department of State t  more
Kiggans' Bill to Name Virginia Beach Post Office After WWII Veterans Col. Edward D. Shames Passes House
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans' Bill to Name Virginia Beach Post Office After WWII Veterans Col. Edward D. Shames Passes House * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced the passage of her bill to designate the U.S. post office at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, VA the "Colonel Edward D. Shames Post Office Building," which passed the House by voice. This designation honors the extraordinary le  more
Klobuchar, Curtis Bipartisan Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act Passes Out of Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar, Curtis Bipartisan Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act Passes Out of Committee * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Curtis (R-UT) announced their legislation to reauthorize and strengthen the bipartisan Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act passed out of the Senate Commerce Committee. In addition to continuing to require all public pools to inst  more
Landmark trial finds restoring blood flow does not improve cognition in patients with asymptomatic carotid artery disease
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 16 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Landmark trial finds restoring blood flow does not improve cognition in patients with asymptomatic carotid artery disease * Ronald M. Lazar, Ph.D., professor and director of the Division of Neuropsychology in the UAB Department of Neurology A major clinical trial led by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham has answered a long-standing question about the relationship between carotid a  more
Library and The Better Angels Society Announce National Jury for Eighth Annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * September 17, 2026 Library and The Better Angels Society Announce National Jury for Eighth Annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film Annual Prize, Supported by The Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation and The Better Angels Society, Recognizes Exemplary U.S. History Documentaries with Over $2.6 Million Awarded Since 2019 - The Library of Congress, The Better Angels Society, Ken Burns and the C  more
Local School District Administrator Leads Workshop for BU Education Students
BLUEFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Bluefield University posted the following news: * * * Local School District Administrator Leads Workshop for BU Education Students * Dee Dee Hill, a former assistant superintendent for Tazewell County Public Schools, visited campus on Tuesday, September 15, to speak with undergraduate students in Bluefield University's education programs. In the workshop "Wait... Who Decided That?!" Ms. Hill explored the processes behind school decisions. She drew from her 3  more
Longwood University: Diane Bottoms Boxley '72 Pays Tribute to Life-changing Math Faculty With Endowed Professorship
FARMVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * Diane Bottoms Boxley '72 pays tribute to life-changing math faculty with endowed professorship September 16, 2026 The student-faculty relationship is a cornerstone of higher education. Done well, bonds between teacher and student can awaken a passion for a subject or career that a student may otherwise have overlooked. For Diane Bottoms Boxley '72, that connection came during a calculus class taug  more
LSUS to set another summer record with more than 1,600 graduates
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 16 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news: * * * LSUS to set another summer record with more than 1,600 graduates * SHREVEPORT - LSU Shreveport set a second straight summer graduation record with more than 1,622 college degrees conferred, besting its previous mark by about 70 graduates. The University will ceremoniously award those degrees Friday at two summer graduation ceremonies at Brookshire Grocery Arena. LSUS graduates   more
Marsh Appoints Matt Stadler CEO of Marsh Agency
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Marsh, a subsidiary of Marsh and McLennan Companies, issued the following news release: * * * Marsh appoints Matt Stadler CEO of Marsh Agency; David Eslick will continue as Chairman John Stanchina to become President; Guy Morrison, CEO Mid-Atlantic region NEW YORK, September 16, 2026 Marsh, a leading global professional services firm, today announced that Matt Stadler will become CEO of Marsh Agency, on January 1, 2027. He succeeds David Eslick, who will continue as Ch  more
McGuireWoods Continues Seattle Expansion With Premier Aviation and Product Liability Litigators
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Continues Seattle Expansion with Premier Aviation and Product Liability Litigators Allison Kendrick and David Lassen Bring Decades of Experience to Firm's West Coast Practice September 16, 2026 McGuireWoods continues its West Coast expansion with the arrival of accomplished product liability litigators Allison Kendrick and David Lassen, who join the firm's Seattle office after con  more
Meteorology graduate returns to join Alumni Homecoming court, pens memoir
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Meteorology graduate returns to join Alumni Homecoming court, pens memoir * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -If there's one thing a career in meteorology and atmospheric science taught Penn State alumna Cheryl Nelson, it's that things can change in the blink of an eye. She graduated in 2002 and since then has been navigating through storms and sunny days in a career that's shifted more than a Centr  more
Mississippi Rice & Cotton Farmer Testifies before House Committee on Agriculture
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * Mississippi Rice & Cotton Farmer Testifies before House Committee on Agriculture * WASHINGTON, DC - Earlier today, the House Committee on Agriculture held a hearing on "Increasing Demand and Opportunities for Homegrown Products Here and Abroad," featuring testimony from several agricultural groups and farmers, including Patrick Johnson Jr., partner at Cypress Brake Planting Co., a fa  more
Moore Comfort Home Care to Pay $60,000 in EEOC Sex Harassment Suit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Moore Comfort Home Care to Pay $60,000 in EEOC Sex Harassment Suit * Home health care company settles federal lawsuit alleging company owner subjected female workers to verbal and physical misconduct NORFOLK, Va. -Moore Comfort Home Care, LLC, a private home healthcare services provider to clients in Suffolk, Virginia and the surrounding areas, will pay $60,000 and provide other reli  more
Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms mental health department earns Joint Commission reaccreditation
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms mental health department earns Joint Commission reaccreditation * TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. -Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms' mental health department earned reaccreditation with zero findings following a recent survey by The Joint Commission's Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Accreditation Program. The reaccreditation recognizes the department's adherence t  more
Navy Announces Landmark Housing Agreement to Benefit Thousands of Sailors in Hampton Roads
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: * * * Navy Announces Landmark Housing Agreement to Benefit Thousands of Sailors in Hampton Roads * HAMPTON ROADS, VA (Sept. 16, 2026) - The Office of the Secretary of War and Department of the Navy (DON) announced today an agreement with Hunt Military Communities to reshape unaccompanied housing for thousands of Sailors across the Hampton Roads region. The $1.7 billion development will deliver modern housing and retail   more
Outset Collection by Hilton Set for EMEA Debut
MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Sep 16, 2026 Outset Collection by Hilton Set for EMEA Debut * Madrid to welcome Hilton's recently launched collection brand in late 2026 First Outset Collection by Hilton property in Europe, the Middle East and Africa expected to open in late 2026. * Casa Verbena Madrid, Outset Collection by Hilton will offer 45 modern guest rooms in the heart of the city, close to many of its best-known attrac  more
Paying it forward, one soccer ball at a time
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Paying it forward, one soccer ball at a time * When Zeta Kromah '28 boarded a plane to Liberia over winter break in December 2025, she wasn't just going home. She was carrying an idea that had been building since she first set foot on William & Mary's campus: What if she could bring the best of her Tribe experience to the kids who needed it most? That thought became Tribe Stars in Liberia, a series of cli  more
Political science major named VFIC Presidential Scholar
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- The University of Lynchburg posted the following news: * * * Political science major named VFIC Presidential Scholar * When Michael Pellican '28 found out he'd been named a VFIC Presidential Scholar, it took him some time to wrap his head around it. "It was a complete surprise," Pellican, a political science major from Bedford, Virginia, said. "I was in shock for a good second there. I was not expecting that." This past summer, Pellican was one of 17 colleg  more
POLITICO Announces Major Investment in Tech Policy Coverage With Debut of Decoded by POLITICO
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * POLITICO Announces Major Investment in Tech Policy Coverage with Debut of Decoded by POLITICO 09/16/2026 New global technology policy franchise draws on nearly 50 journalists around the world to explain the collision of technology, power and policy ARLINGTON, Va. -- POLITICO, the world's leading news organization covering politics and policy, today announced the launch of Decoded by POLITICO, a new global tec  more
Pool & Hot Tub Alliance and International Code Council Publish Updated PHTA-2 Standard for Public Pool and Spa Operations and Maintenance
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 Pool & Hot Tub Alliance and International Code Council Publish Updated PHTA-2 Standard for Public Pool and Spa Operations and Maintenance (Alexandria, Va.) -- The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) and the International Code Council (ICC) are pleased to announce the publication of ANSI/PHTA/ICC-2 2026 American Nationa  more
Rep. John McGuire Celebrates Passage of Bill to Shield Residents from Data Center Costs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire Celebrates Passage of Bill to Shield Residents from Data Center Costs * WASHINGTON, D.C. -On Wednesday, Representative John McGuire (VA-05) celebrated the passage of the Ratepayer Protection Act, which will protect Americans from carrying the financial burden of data centers in their communities. "Data centers are necessary, but each individual community should have the right to  more
Runaway Athletics Spending Threatens the Financial Health of America's Colleges, Cantwell Snapshot Report Shows
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Runaway Athletics Spending Threatens the Financial Health of America's Colleges, Cantwell Snapshot Report Shows * 09.15.26 # #94% of Division I programs are in the red, spending more than they generate; schools faced approx. 300% higher costs for recruiting, equipment, and coaching since 2005; Universities and state governments are footing the bill, boosting spending by $520 million across 5  more
Scalise: America Can Embrace New Technology the Right Way
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: America Can Embrace New Technology the Right Way * Yesterday, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) spoke on the House floor about the Ratepayer Protection Act and the importance of local communities, not the federal government, deciding whether to embrace data centers. Leader Scalise highlighted examples in Louisiana and Virginia where AI infrastructure has gener  more
Scalise: America Can Embrace New Technology the Right Way
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: America Can Embrace New Technology the Right Way * WASHINGTON, D.C.-Yesterday, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) spoke on the House floor about the Ratepayer Protection Act and the importance of local communities, not the federal government, deciding whether to embrace data centers. Leader Scalise highlighted examples in Louisiana and Virginia where AI infrastructure has gener  more
SELC Provides Battery Storage Siting Guidance to Virginia Localities in New Report
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 17 (TNSrpt) -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 SELC provides battery storage siting guidance to Virginia localities in new report CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Today the Southern Environmental Law Center's Virginia office released "Siting Battery Storage in Virginia: Maximizing Benefits for Communities." Virginia currently faces an unprecedented rise in energy demand. To meet this demand, utilities  more
Sen. Cruz: Boxing Reform Bill Heads to the Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boxing Reform Bill Heads to the Senate Floor September 16, 2026 Committee Advances Senator Sullivan's Bycatch Reduction Act, Additional Legislation, and Coast Guard Promotions WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation advanced nine bills and Coast Guard promotions. The following ac  more
Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute and Royal Commission for AlUla Break Ground on Arabian Leopard Exhibit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release: * * * Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute and Royal Commission for AlUla Break Ground on Arabian Leopard Exhibit Milestone Advances Global Partnership To Help Save One of the World's Rarest Big Cats September 16, 2026 The Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) and the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) broke ground yesterday, Tuesday, Sept. 15, on a n  more
Southern Environmental Law Center: Stokes County Commissioners Approve Hyperscale Data Center Development
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 17 (TNSrep) -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 Stokes County Commissioners Approve Hyperscale Data Center Development DANBURY, N.C. -- The Stokes County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 Monday night to silence its own community and approve a massive hyperscale AI data center known as Project Delta. The highly contentious project converts 1,850 acres of residential-agricultural land along the   more
Space Force announces Commercial Solutions Opening strategy for Satellite Communications Augmentation Resource program
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * Space Force announces Commercial Solutions Opening strategy for Satellite Communications Augmentation Resource program * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -In alignment with direction from the Secretary of the Air Force and Space Service Acquisition Executive, the Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Battle Management Command, Control, Communications and Space Intelligence, with support from the Satellite Communication  more
Test of Large Language Models Reveals Promise, Pitfalls for Biomedical Research
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Test of Large Language Models Reveals Promise, Pitfalls for Biomedical Research * New School of Medicine research highlights the potential of artificial-intelligence tools known as large language models to accelerate our understanding of cellular processes and advance the development of new disease treatments. But the work also underscores the limitations of existing technology and t  more
To Target Liver Disease, VCU Researcher Turns to a Molecule Our Bodies Already Have
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 16, 2026 To target liver disease, VCU researcher turns to a molecule our bodies already have Yaping Wang is advancing cholestenoic acid to treat the global menace of MASLD and potentially other conditions. By John Battiston When Yaping Wang tells people that the compound she is developing as a liver disease therapy is something the human body produces on its own, she knows what to expect  more
University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy: How Political Rhetoric Shapes Public Views of the Supreme Court--and Why It Matters
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- The University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy issued the following news: * * * How Political Rhetoric Shapes Public Views of the Supreme Court--and Why It Matters As the high court begins a new term next month, a UVA scholar is researching how the specific language used to explain its decisions influences public understanding. By Natalie Ermann Russell September 15, 2026 The Supreme Court often makes headlines with its rulings, but full opin  more
UVA Health Medical Centers Earn American Heart Association Heart & Stroke Awards 2026
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * UVA Health Medical Centers Earn American Heart Association Heart & Stroke Awards 2026 * MANASSAS, VA., Sep. 15, 2026 \- UVA Health medical centers in Culpeper and Northern Virginia have received multiple American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines(r) achievement awards for continually demonstrating a commitment to following the up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the tre  more
UVA's 'Give Where You Live' Campaign Will Support the Local Community
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * UVA's 'Give Where You Live' campaign will support the local community By Mike Mather, mike.mather@virginia.edu September 16, 2026 On Wednesday, scores of University of Virginia faculty and staff members hefted hammers, brandished brooms and cleared clutter at nonprofits across the region during the United Way of Greater Charlottesville's annual Laurence E. Richardson Day of Caring. However,  more
Va. Gov. Spanberger Issues Executive Order 21 on Declaration of Emergency Due to Severe Drought Impacts on Farms and the Necessity of Hay Transportation Waivers
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following executive order (No. 21): * * * DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY DUE TO SEVERE DROUGHT IMPACTS ON FARMS AND THE NECESSITY OF HAY TRANSPORTATION WAIVERS By virtue of the authority vested in me by Article V of the Constitution of Virginia and under the laws of the Commonwealth, including but not limited to Sec.Sec. 44-146.17 and 44-75.1 of the Code of Virginia, as Governor, Director of Emergency Management, and Co  more
VCU Libraries Donor Supports 'multiplier Effect' of Affordable Course Content
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 16, 2026 VCU Libraries donor supports 'multiplier effect' of affordable course content Former VCU staff member Leslie Brown aims to improve textbook costs for students through the magic of a library program that has saved more than $15 million in course material costs since 2017. By Chelyen Davis When Leslie Brown thinks about what kind of place Virginia Commonwealth University is, she r  more
Vindman Leads on Legislation to Make Data Centers Pay Their Fair Share
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Leads on Legislation to Make Data Centers Pay Their Fair Share * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) joined Representatives Kristen McDonald Rivet (Mich.-08) and Don Davis (N.C.-01) as an original co-sponsor of the Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act. This legislation will take away unfair tax breaks for data center build outs passed by Republicans in H.R.   more
Virginia Lawyers Weekly Honors Troutman Pepper Locke's Jon Hubbard and Kathleen Hutchenreuther
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 17 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * September 16, 2026 Virginia Lawyers Weekly Honors Troutman Pepper Locke's Jon Hubbard and Kathleen Hutchenreuther RICHMOND and VIRGINIA BEACH - Virginia Lawyers Weekly has named Troutman Pepper Locke partner Jon Hubbard a 2026 Leader in the Law and associate Kathleen Hutchenreuther a 2026 Up & Coming Lawyer. The annual awards recognize attorneys for their leadership and contributions to Virginia's leg  more
Von der Leyen Proposes Age Restrictions in State of the Union Address
MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Business] -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, posted the following news: * * * Von der Leyen Proposes Age Restrictions in State of the Union Address * In her State of the European Union address today, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled two new efforts to protect children online and crack down on manipulative designs in digital services. A leaked draft of the EU Kids Act woul  more
Washington & Lee University: Kyle McCoil Named Chair of the 2026 Student Organization Misconduct Institute
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Kyle McCoil Named Chair of the 2026 Student Organization Misconduct Institute The associate dean of student affairs will facilitate discussions surrounding misconduct in higher education. By Lily Caldwell September 16, 2026 Kyle McCoil, associate dean of student affairs at Washington and Lee University, was recently named chair of the 2026 Student Organization Misconduct Institute (SOMI). The in  more
Wofford Researchers Study Plastic Accumulation in Spartanburg's Small Urban Streams
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 17 -- Wofford College issued the following news: * * * Hidden in plain sight Wofford researchers study plastic accumulation in Spartanburg's small urban streams 2026-09-16 Plastic is everywhere. A team of Wofford student researchers led by Dr. Robin A. Lewis, visiting assistant professor biology and environmental studies, came to understand this deeply as they worked to develop a protocol for quantifying the amount of plastic debris in and on the banks o  more