Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Virginia
9 Out of 10 Say VCU is Improving People's Lives, Driving Innovation
RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 23 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Survey of Richmond-area residents also finds that the university is viewed as the region's leading employer through economic impact.
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An independent survey of 400 Richmond-area residents has found that Virginia Commonwealth University is viewed as the employer with the most significant economic impact in the Richmond region, outranking major corporations and state government agencie
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AASA Launches "Schools of Thought" Blog to Advance Public Education Leadership
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 22 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, issued the following news release:
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AASA Launches "Schools of Thought" Blog to Advance Public Education Leadership
# New Blog Aimed at Igniting the Spark of Possibility in Public Education
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Today, AASA, The School Superintendents Association, announced the launch of Schools of Thought, a new digital platform dedicated to elevating excellence in public education through shared innovat
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AIA Congratulates Secretary Rubio on Becoming the Secretary of State
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 21 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association issued the following news release:
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AIA Congratulates Secretary Rubio on Becoming the Secretary of State
Arlington, Va. - Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today congratulated Secretary Marco Rubio for his confirmation to lead the State Department.
"The Aerospace Industries Association congratulates Marco Rubio on his confirmation to serve as Secretary of State
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AIAA Announces 2025 International Student Conference Winners
RESTON, Virginia, Jan. 22 [Category: Aerospace] -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics issued the following news release:
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AIAA Announces 2025 International Student Conference Winners
January 22, 2025 - Reston, Va. - The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce the 2025 International Student Conference winners in partnership with the AIAA Foundation. During the 2025 AIAA SciTech Forum, 20 technical paper first-place finalists fro
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Americans for Prosperity - Tennessee Congratulates Rep. Tim Burchett (TN-02) on Joining the DOGE Committee
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity issued the following news release:
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Americans for Prosperity - Tennessee Congratulates Rep. Tim Burchett (TN-02) on Joining the DOGE Committee
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Knoxville, TN - Today, Americans for Prosperity - Tennessee (AFP-TN) proudly congratulates Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) on joining the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Committee. As a strong advocat
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ATA Chairman Urges Congress to Prioritize Infrastructure Investments
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 22 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations issued the following news release:
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ATA Chairman Urges Congress to Prioritize Infrastructure Investments
Jan 22, 2025
Washington -- As Congress begins the process of reauthorizing the nation's surface transportation programs, American Trucking Associations Chairman Dennis Dellinger testified on Capitol Hill today to make the case for substantially increasing investments in our transportation n
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Benjamin Bagby to bring 'Beowulf' to life in gripping solo spoken performance
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Benjamin Bagby to bring 'Beowulf' to life in gripping solo spoken performance
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Considered a foundational work of English literature, "Beowulf" is a cultural touchstone that has explored timeless themes, such as bravery, mortality, and legacy, helping to shape modern storytelling from blockbuster films and video games to current literature. Experienc
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Christopher Newport University: Library Ups Its Research Game
NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Jan. 22 (TNSres) -- Christopher Newport University issued the following news:
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New system provides students with wider access to materials.
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By Kelli Caplan
A new advanced research system at Trible Library is elevating the way students, faculty and staff can search for information and sources to fuel their academic endeavors.
Primo was launched in early January and is expected to not only streamline the research process, but also allow Captains to cast a w
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Consumer Energy Alliance: EPA Grants Families, Businesses and U.S. Energy a Win With West Virginia Class VI Primacy
HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 22 -- Consumer Energy Alliance issued the following statement on Jan. 21, 2025:
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* West Virginia becomes fourth state to win permitting primacy from EPA
* Decision moves U.S. cleaner energy forward without limiting vital production
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CHARLESTON, WV - Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading energy and environmental advocate for families and businesses, issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted West Virginia's requ
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Empowering the Future of Pharmacy and Retail: Key Takeaways From 'NACDS Regional' on Industry Challenges and Innovations
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2025:
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Event lives up to "Side by Side" theme - uniting regional chains and suppliers for collaboration on issues related to the total store and industry.
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The 2025 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Regional Chain Conference continued today with presentations from top speakers on the current and future-focused issues facing the industry.
Throu
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Frances Wessells, Founder of VCU Dance, Dies at 105
RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Jan. 22, 2025:
By Leila Ugincius
Frances Wessells, associate professor emerita and founder of the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Dance + Choreography, died Dec. 31. She was 105.
Throughout her long life, Wessells was dedicated to dance, art and her students. Carmenita D. Higginbotham, Ph.D., dean of the VCU School of the Arts, said Wessells' extraordinary dedication and visionary leade
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From a Perspective of Experience, VCU Student Danielle Beale Links Rams in Recovery to Local Community Colleges
RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Jan. 21, 2025:
By Lydia Dodd
It's not just students who transfer schools. Good ideas can make the switch, too.
Take Rams in Recovery, for instance. Established in 2013, the Virginia Commonwealth University collegiate recovery program provides students with resources to support their recovery journey. Now, thanks to Danielle Beale, the program's benefits are extending beyond campus.
Beale's work has c
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From Failing Grades to Straight A's The ALS Association Releases State Advocacy Report Cards
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 23 (TNSres) -- The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association issued the following news release:
As state legislatures are beginning their 2025 sessions, the ALS Association has released its latest ALS State Policy Report Cards (https://www.als.org/advocacy/state-policy-advocacy/report-cards), offering a detailed snapshot of how effectively all 50 states and Washington, D.C. are using public policy to serve the ALS community. These report cards highlight critical opport
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How your brain learns from rewards might hold the key to treating depression
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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How your brain learns from rewards might hold the key to treating depression
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A brain signal that lights up when we anticipate rewards may hold the secret to helping people overcome depression, and Virginia Tech researchers are working to unlock its potential.
Professors Pearl Chiu and Brooks Casas of th
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NACDS Regional Chain Conference Displays Industry's Resolve to Advocate and Innovate as Change Abounds
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2025:
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NACDS' first conference of 2025 launches with chains and suppliers working together to meet Americans' needs.
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At a time of significant change in the political arena and in the marketplace, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is showcasing its vision and determination to leverage pharmacies to advance all Americans. That theme of NACDS
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National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association: Bill Reintroduced to Improve COLAs for FERS Retirees
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news:
On January 16, Representative Gerry Connolly, D-VA-11, reintroduced the Equal COLA Act, H.R. 491, to provide Federal Employees Retiree System (FERS) employees full cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to their federal annuities.
Currently, FERS retirees do not receive a full COLA when consumer prices increase by more than 2 percent. If consumer prices increase between 2 and 3
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National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association: Connolly and Kaine Reintroduce the Saving the Civil Service Act
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news on Jan. 21, 2025:
Last week, Representative Gerry Connolly, D-VA, and Senator Tim Kaine, D-VA, reintroduced the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R. 492/S. 134, to block the implementation of Schedule F, which would reclassify potentially tens of thousands of federal positions into a new excepted service category without competitive protections ensuring employees are hired and
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National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association: Connolly and Schatz Introduce FAIR Act
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news:
By Nicole Blackstone
Representative Gerald E. Connolly, D-VA, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Senator Brian Schatz, D-HI, reintroduced the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act (FAIR Act), H.R.493/S.126 last week, calling for a 4.3% average pay increase for federal employees in 2026. The average pay raise would be come via a 3.3% inc
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National Rural Electric Cooperative Association: Electric Co-Ops - Trump Executive Orders Prioritizing Electric Reliability 'Put Our Nation on a Better Path'
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association issued the following statement on Jan. 21, 2025:
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National Rural Electric Cooperative Association CEO Jim Matheson today issued the following statement on President Trump's executive orders to reset U.S. energy policy by prioritizing electric reliability and the well-being of American consumers.
"As electricity demand skyrockets, America is facing major electric reliability challenges that require bold an
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New CFA Institute Research on Tokenization, a New Frontier for Capital Markets?
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 23 (TNSres) -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release:
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Regulatory uncertainty, investor education, and cybersecurity risks remain key challenges to tokenization's development.
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New York, 23 January 2025--New research issued today by the CFA Institute Research and Policy Center reviews the use of distributed ledger technology to tokenize financial and real-world assets.
The first of a two-par
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New in Uptake: When Your Parent Becomes Your Patient
RESTON, Virginia, Jan. 22 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release:
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New in Uptake: When Your Parent Becomes Your Patient
# When Your Parent Becomes Your Patient
In this month's Uptake post, SNMMI-TS member Shannon Youngblood Ed.D, MSRS, CNMT, R.T.(CT)(ARRT) answers the heartbreaking question: "what happens when your parent becomes your patient?"
Meet Brenda Nixon, a vibrant and adventurous mom and former elementar
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Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Welcomes Third Round of Public Comments on Revisions to PHTA-5 Standard for Residential Inground Swimming Pools
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) issued the following news release:
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is inviting a third round of public review and comments on revisions to the ANSI/APSP/ICC-5 2011 (R2022) American National Standard for Residential Inground Swimming Pools. The standard in development will be the PHTA/ICC-5 Sta
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RV Industry AssociationL Unlock Your Leadership Potential With Dustin Kaehr
HERNDON, Virginia, Jan. 23 (TNSres) -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news on Jan. 22, 2025:
The RV Industry Association's third annual Leadership Conference will take place at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, AZ, from March 4th to 6th, 2025. This two-day event offers valuable networking and leadership development opportunities. Highlights include inspiring presentations, such as Dustin Kaehr's keynote speaker session on Thursday, March 6th.
Dustin specialize
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School of Neuroscience and Language Sciences Program recognized with University Exemplary Department or Program Award
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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School of Neuroscience and Language Sciences Program recognized with University Exemplary Department or Program Award
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Two Virginia Tech units with a track record of engaging undergraduates in research have been honored with the 2024 University Exemplary Department or Program Award.
The Office of the Exec
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Snow, community spirit mark veterinary college's return to in-person applicant interviews
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Snow, community spirit mark veterinary college's return to in-person applicant interviews
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As snow blanketed Virginia Tech's campus, Kimberly Key arrived at the veterinary college feeling an unexpected flutter of nerves.
"This morning, I was more nervous, I feel like, than the interviewees," said Key DVM '03 and former owner of two Virginia
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Sourcewell Awards New Athletic and Physical Education Equipment with Related Supplies Contracts
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 22 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, issued the following news release:
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Sourcewell Awards New Athletic and Physical Education Equipment with Related Supplies Contracts
Sourcewell, AASA's government cooperative procurement partner, recently awarded new contracts for new athletic and physical education equipment with related supplies. The contracts cover things like equipment for individual and team sports, technology-enhance
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Survey: Americans' Military Support is Growing
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 22 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news:
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Survey: Americans' Military Support is Growing
Confidence in the military is increasing, and Americans support increased defense spending, according to a new survey from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute.
"The American people... want a U.S. military capable of deterring autocratic powers like China and Russia and believe U.S. forces should main
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U.S. News & World Report Ranks 4 VCU Online Programs Among Best in the U.S.
RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Jan. 21, 2025:
Four programs offered by Virginia Commonwealth University have been ranked among U.S. News & World Report's 2025 list of the best online programs.
"In today's rapidly evolving landscape of postsecondary options and opportunities, online education is becoming an increasingly competitive space," said Fotis Sotiropoulos, Ph.D., provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. "VCU is
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VCU: Chemist Ka Un Lao Receives Prestigious National Science Foundation Honor for Early Career Faculty
RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 23 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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The CAREER award recognizes his innovative research that could boost clean energy and other fields.
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By Alexis Finc, VCU College of Humanities and Sciences
With research that could promote sustainable energy and other fields, Virginia Commonwealth University's Ka Un Lao has received the National Science Foundation's most prestigious award in support of early career faculty.
Lao, P
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VCU: Continuing Legacy of the Obama Presidency Will Be the Focus of 2025 Black History Month Lecture on Feb. 4
RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Jan. 21, 2025:
By Brian McNeill
Crystal M. Moten, Ph.D., the curator of collections and exhibitions at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, will deliver VCU Libraries' annual Black History Month Lecture at 7 p.m. on Feb. 4 at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.
Moten's talk, "Building a Home for Change: The Obama Presidential Center," will be free and open to the public. Seating is limited
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VFW: 'Someone Somewhere is Better Off Than They Were'
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 23 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., a veterans service organization, issued the following news release:
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Navy veteran Denise Estes helps veterans and their families file claims with the VA
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Navy veteran Denise Estes lives in Sparks, Nevada, and served in the military for 23 years. During her time in the Navy, Estes was deployed to South Carolina, Virginia, California, Spain and Italy. She served on three ships -- a destroyer, a destroyer tend
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W.Va. Poet Laureate to Present an Evening of Poetry and Reflection at Marietta College
MARIETTA, Ohio, Jan. 23 -- Marietta College issued the following news:
The Esbenshade Series and Marietta College welcome Marc Harshman, West Virginia's Poet Laureate since 2012, for an evening of poetry, storytelling, and musical accompaniment in the Alma McDonough Auditorium on Thursday, February 6. The event will occur with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the presentation beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Harshman, recently named the 2024 Appalachian Heritage Writer by Shepherd University, will share s
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What a Behavioral Scientist Wants You to Know About Alcohol and Cancer Risk
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation issued the following Q&A on Jan. 21, 2025, with Jennifer Hay, attending psychologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center:
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Earlier this month, the U.S. surgeon general called for cancer warning labels on alcohol. Drinking alcohol is linked to several cancers and even small amounts may increase your risk. But believe it or not, 70% of the U.S. population is unaware that drinking causes cancer, and current standard public
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WVWC's Arts Alive!, Center for Cultural & International Affairs Bringing Step Afrika! Performance Feb. 17
BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Jan. 22 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news:
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WVWC's Arts Alive!, Center for Cultural & International Affairs Bringing Step Afrika! Performance Feb. 17
BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - Celebrating 30 years in bringing high-energy dance styles rooted in African culture, Step Afrika! will offer a free performance on the campus of West Virginia Wesleyan College Feb. 17. Made possible by funding from WVWC's Arts Alive!, the performance is part of
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