Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Virginia
Advocates Call on West Virginia Lawmakers and Governor to Increase Prevention Funding to Reduce Tobacco's Devastating Toll
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following news release:
Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Government Relations Director Doug Hogan
CHARLESTON, W. Va. - "West Virginia has the highest adult smoking rate in the country, over 28% of West Virginia high school students use tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, and nearly 38% of cancer deaths can be attributed to smoking in the state, the highest
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Alan Grant honored with emeritus status
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
Alan Grant, retired dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and professor of animal sciences, has been conferred the title of dean emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary service to the university. Nominated individuals who are a
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Alumni-driven Moraco Fellowship Challenge fuels engineering research and innovation
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
In the heart of Virginia Tech's College of Engineering, a game-changing initiative in support of engineering research is taking place, driven by the generosity and vision of an alumnus and his wife.
The Moraco Fellowship Challenge, spearheaded by Tony '82, M.S. '84 and his wife, Cathy Moraco, has inspired a wave of support aimed at fostering academic excellence and innovation. With a $1 million pledge, the Moracos are he
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Americans for Prosperity - Ohio Releases 'Buckeye Blueprint' Legislative Agenda for Ohio's 136th General Assembly
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 15 -- Americans for Prosperity issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025:
COLUMBUS, OH--Today, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) released its 'Buckeye Blueprint' legislative agenda at the commencement of Ohio's 136th General Assembly, outlining bold reforms to create a stronger, more prosperous Ohio. Focusing on delivering real results for Ohioans, the agenda focuses on three major priorities: economic freedom, school choice, and energy abundance.
The 'B
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Americans for Prosperity Launches $20 Million Nationwide Campaign Supporting the Trump Tax Cuts to Protect West Virginia Families From Tax Hikes
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 15 -- Americans for Prosperity issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025:
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, -- Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) launched a $20 million nationwide campaign calling on Congress to protect prosperity and renew President Trump's highly successful Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) - a cornerstone of AFP and the Trump Administration's shared economic agenda this year. The campaign, the largest effort by a conservative organization to support
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Appalachian Voices: Federal Regulators Issue Notice to DEP for Failing to Enforce Environmental Protections at Greenbrier County Coal Mines
BOONE, North Carolina, Jan. 15 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release:
CHARLESTON -- A notice issued by federal coal mining regulators today outlines the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's failures to address persistent problems at a set of South Fork Coal Company mines and directs state regulators to address the issues and report back.
The West Virginia DEP has failed to identify patterns of violations and has allowed violations to remain unaddressed beyon
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Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation: New Standard for Medtech Alternate Equipment Management
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 14 (TNSres) -- The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation issued the following news release:
Alternate equipment management (AEM) plans for medical devices can create friction between original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and organizations that purchase and maintain those devices.
Today, the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) announces the release of an industry standard that clarifies the issue. Since the 2014 CMS
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ATA ACTION CALLS FOR DEA TO ESTABLISH A WORKGROUP TO CREATE PERMANENT FRAMEWORK FOR REMOTE PRESCRIBING OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 15 -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following news release:
This morning, ATA Action urged the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to take immediate steps to form a public-private workgroup to establish a permanent framework for the remote prescribing of controlled substances. In a letter to DEA Administrator Anne Milgram, copying Assistant Administrator for Diversion Control Tom Prevoznik, ATA Action called for input from outside stakeholders to assist in
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Carol Papillon honored with emerita status
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
Carol Papillon, recently retired faculty member in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of senior instructor emerita and director emerita of the Virginia Tech Internship in Nutrition and Dietetics by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
The emerita title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are sp
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Congress Should Swiftly Approve 'Robust' Disaster Recovery, Resilience Aid for California
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Jan. 14 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release:
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congress should avoid playing politics with people's lives and swiftly pass a robust disaster recovery package to help rebuild communities devastated by the California wildfires.
"Natural disasters like the devastating wildfires in California do not discriminate based on political boundaries or partisanship. Congress should resist the urge to politic
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Final Bears Ears Plan Is Model for Collaborative, Responsible Stewardship of Public Lands
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Jan. 14 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release:
DENVER - The final Bears Ears National Monument resource management plan offers a new paradigm for sustainable and collaborative stewardship of public lands that benefits wildlife, Indigenous communities, culturally-significant landscapes, hunting, angling, and other responsible recreation.
"This plan was developed after unprecedented collaboration among the five Tribes
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Fourth Annual Christian Ashram Retreat Set for Jan. 24-26 at West Virginia Wesleyan College
BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Jan. 14 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news:
West Virginia Wesleyan College's Office of Spiritual and Religious Life will host the fourth annual WVWC Christian Ashram Jan. 24-26, 2025 at the Greek Alumni Room in the Virginia Thomas Law Center for the Performing Arts.
West Virginia Wesleyan College is the only college/university in the United States to host a Christian Ashram for its students, faculty, staff and alumni.
A Christian Ashram is
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Hampton University: Newly-appointed Black Four-Star General, Alumnus to Deliver Keynote at 132nd Annual Founders Day Weekend
HAMPTON, Virginia, Jan. 15 -- Hampton University issued the following news:
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This year's commemoration honors the past and present of the University's existence and impact.
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Hampton University is set to honor its legacy of excellence and resilience with an extraordinary Founders Day weekend of events. The official celebration will be on Sunday, January 26. This year's event promises to be unforgettable, featuring an inspiring keynote address by newly appointed Four-Star General Xa
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International Center for Law and Economics: Federal Ruling Gives Illinois Lawmakers Chance to Rethink Interchange Law
PORTLAND, Oregon, Jan. 14 -- The International Center for Law and Economics issued the following news release:
As members of the Illinois General Assembly prepare to convene Feb. 7 for the start of the 2025 legislative session, a recent federal court decision delaying implementation of the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA) gives lawmakers an opportunity to revisit the legislation before it can cause significant disruption to the state's payments ecosystem, according to the Interna
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ISTE+ASCD Launches New Instructional Leader Certification
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 15 -- The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development issued the following news release:
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Competency-based program designed to elevate school leadership and improve instructional impact across districts.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (JANUARY 14, 2025) - Today, ISTE+ASCD announced the launch of the Instructional Leader Certification. This program is designed to empower school and district leaders through hands-on, competency-based professional learning tha
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Justin Jaworski named fellow of American Society of Mechanical Engineers
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
In recognition of his research on fluid-structure interactions with applications in the aerospace, biology, and energy sectors, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) recently elevated Justin Jaworski to the grade of fellow. The organization includes more than 90,000 members in 135 countries worldwide, with only about 3 percent of members becoming fellows.
The honor will be celebrated at the organization's
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Keynote Speakers Announced for ISC West 2025
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 15 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association issued the following news release:
The 2025 Keynote Series will spotlight the evolving cyber threat landscape, strategies for securing high-profile locations and authentic leadership.
NORWALK, Conn. - ISC West, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), unveiled its 2025 Keynote Series. Featuring a powerhouse lineup of experts in cybersecurity, retail se
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LIBRE Initiative: Largest Center-Right Latino Group Launches 7-Figure Campaign to Extend Tax Relief for Middle-Class Families
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 15 -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025:
Today, The LIBRE Initiative, the country's largest center-right Latino advocacy group, announced plans to launch a seven-figure campaign titled: Protecting Prosperity urging lawmakers to extend tax relief for middle-class families.
This campaign, released in advance of the looming expiration, shows overwhelming consensus among Latino voters that now is not the time to raise taxes. Furthermore,
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Media Advisory: Virginia Tech Transportation Institute targets human trafficking in trucking industry with new awareness campaign
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
WHAT : Human trafficking is one of the largest criminal industries in the world, second only to drug trafficking. According to the International Labour Organization and United Nations, there are an estimated 50 million victims of human trafficking globally, 12 million of which are children. The trucking industry plays a critical role--not only in facilitating trafficking but also in disrupting it.
In observance of Human
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Nancy Gruber named assistant vice president with Outreach and International Affairs
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
Nancy Gruber has been appointed assistant vice president for resource management and planning with Outreach and International Affairs (OIA), bringing more than three decades of financial and administrative expertise to the role.
A 1988 alumna of the Pamplin College of Business, Gruber has served the university since 1992, most recently as director of finance and administration for OIA's Office of Engagement.
"I'm exci
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New Study Shows That Heavier Licensing Burdens Do Not Improve Health and Safety
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release:
New Study Shows That Heavier Licensing Burdens Do Not Improve Health and Safety
Institute for Justice analysis questions the necessity of expensive and time-consuming training for barbering and cosmetology jobs.
A new report from the Institute for Justice (IJ) questions one of the basic assumptions underlying government licensing of certain occupations--that it is needed to prote
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Northwestern Wirtz Center's winter theater season
EVANSTON, Illinois, Jan. 14 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release:
The Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts at Northwestern University is turning up the heat this winter with a dynamic lineup of plays, musicals and dance performances. Running through February and March on the Evanston campus, these productions promise to captivate and inspire.
The mainstage winter season kicks off on Feb. 7 with Tina Howe's acclaimed comedy "Museum," an absurdist exp
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State of Connecticut Department of Banking Receives NASCUS Reaccreditation
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors issued the following news release:
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) proudly announces that the State of Connecticut Department of Banking, Financial Institutions Division, has successfully achieved reaccreditation.
"This reaccreditation highlights the dedication and expertise of our staff in upholding the highest standards of regulatory and supervisory excellence," said
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What a magic school bus taught us about science education
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
A Virginia Tech professor will soon unveil the magic behind one of the nation's most enduring science education series.
Matthew Wisnioski, associate professor in Virginia Tech's Department of Science, Technology, and Society, is receiving a national grant to explore the history of "The Magic School Bus" and to better understand how multimedia, educational entertainment experiments transformed American science education
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Winter Weeks of Welcome celebrates new Hokies Jan. 17-31
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
While the weather outside may be frightful, new Hokies are gearing up for a very warm welcome to Virginia Tech. Winter Weeks of Welcome, Jan. 17-31, offers two weeks of fun-filled events and activities for incoming Hokies and those who began in fall.
"Winter Weeks of Welcome captures the energy and excitement of starting the new school year for Hokies arriving in the spring semester," said Heidi Angle, assistant directo
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Wormuth: Army 'Going in the Right Direction'
Wormuth: Army 'Going in the Right Direction'
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 14 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news:
As she prepares to wrap up her tenure as the 25th secretary of the Army, Christine Wormuth offered leadership advice and reflected on her time on the job during a recent episode of the From the Green Notebook podcast.
"I think there's a reason that there's the expression, 'It's lonely at the top.' It is lonely sometimes to be a leader," she said. "You have enormous responsi
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