Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Virginia
AFP-MN Testifies Against Education Barriers During National School Choice Week
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity issued the following news release:
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AFP-MN Testifies Against Education Barriers During National School Choice Week
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Jan 29, 2025 by AFP
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) took this National School Choice Week to highlight bureaucratic hurdles in Minnesota's education system by testifying before the state Senate.
In a hearing before the Senate Education Finance Committe
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AFP-OH Joins Americans for Tax Reform in Support of Ohio Senate Bill 3
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity issued the following news release:
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AFP-OH Joins Americans for Tax Reform in Support of Ohio Senate Bill 3
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Jan 29, 2025 by AFP
Columbus, OH - Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) and Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) strongly support Senate Bill 3, legislation that would establish a 2.75% flat income tax rate. Today, S.B. 3 will be presented to the Senate Ways and Means Committee. AFP-OH and ATR belie
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AFP-Wyoming Celebrates Universal School Choice Bill Passing in State House
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity issued the following news release:
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AFP-Wyoming Celebrates Universal School Choice Bill Passing in State House
Jan 29, 2025 by AFP
CHEYENNE, WY -- Today, Americans for Prosperity-Wyoming (AFP-WY) celebrated the passage of the Wyoming Freedom Scholarship Act in the House of Representatives, marking a major victory for education freedom during National School Choice Week.
AFP-WY has been a steadfast advocat
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AGI Releases 2024 'Critical Needs' Policy Resource
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- The American Geosciences Institute issued the following news release:
With a new administration and congress starting to shape policy, the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) and its federation of geoscience Member Societies have unveiled a powerful resource on critical issues for the incoming presidential administration, federal agencies, and the U.S. Congress. The six-part document series, Critical Needs: Geosciences Meeting the Needs of the Nation, lays out
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Americans for Prosperity Names Sarah Hetemi Director of New Mexico Chapter
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity issued the following news release:
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Americans for Prosperity Names Sarah Hetemi Director of New Mexico Chapter
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Jan 29, 2025 by AFP
ALBUQUERQUE - Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP), the largest grassroots organization in the nation, is naming longtime staffer Sarah Hetemi as State Director of the New Mexico state chapter.
Hetemi, who has been with AFP since 2014, started her journey as a grassroo
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At Free Clinic, Latinx Students at VCU Promote Good Health and Community
RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 30 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Jan. 29, 2025:
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The event at Richmond's Sacred Heart Center reflects 'an exceptional demonstration' of care and outreach, one of its leaders says.
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By Sian Wilkerson
Virginia Commonwealth University's Latinx Student Association was in the spirit of giving - in this case, a shot in the arm - ahead of the holidays. Shortly before winter break in December, they facilitated a health clinic tha
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Authorized Learning Partner Conference Provides Support And Training For RVTI Partners
HERNDON, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- The RV Technical Institute issued the following news on Jan. 28, 2025:
Last month, the RV Technical Institute held its second Authorized Learning Partner Conference at its headquarters in Elkhart, IN. The annual conference offers insights into resources available through the Institute that can enhance technician training programs. The RV Technical Institute discussed various training structures and provided attendees with a tour of the facility. Learning Partners a
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Child Care Aware of America Reacts to Federal Funding Pause
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- Child Care Aware of America, an organization that works with more than 400 child care resource and referral agencies to ensure that families have access to quality, affordable child care, issued the following statement on Jan. 28, 2025:
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Washington, D.C. - With news that the Office of Management and Budget has issued a freeze on funding for federal programs, Susan Gale Perry, Chief Executive Officer at Child Care Aware of America, issued the following state
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Copyright Office Affirms That Existing Law Protects AI-Generated Outputs
MCLEAN, Virginia, Jan. 30 -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following news on Jan. 29, 2025:
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Copyright Office Affirms That Existing Law Protects AI-Generated Outputs
Guidance Puts Faith in Courts To Resolve Copyrightability Disputes
Today, the U.S. Copyright Office issued the second installment in a three-part series of guidelines on artificial intelligence policy. The guidance concludes that changes in exist
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David Brinberg honored with emeritus status
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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David Brinberg honored with emeritus status
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David Brinberg, the Kathleen Grega Digges Professor of Marketing in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
A member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 31 years, Brinberg made significant contributions throug
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Economic Liberties Launches 2025 "End Junk Fees" Campaign, Applauds Unanimous Virginia Senate Vote
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project issued the following news release:
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Economic Liberties Launches 2025 "End Junk Fees" Campaign, Applauds Unanimous Virginia Senate Vote
Washington, D.C. -- Following news that the Virginia State Senate has unanimously passed SB1212, a law banning deceptive, mandatory junk fees, the American Economic Liberties Project officially announced the re-launch of its "End Junk Fees " campaign--which supported m
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Fralin Biomedical Research Institute: Graduate Student's Research Goal - Improve Outcomes for Brain Cancer Patients
ROANOKE, Virginia, Jan. 30 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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A Jeanine L. Matte Fellowship will help advance Samantha Howerton's research into personalized therapies for glioblastoma.
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By Leigh Anne Kelley
As an undergraduate studying molecular biology at Concord University in West Virginia, Samantha Howerton researched circadian proteins and tumor invasion mechanisms in choriocarcinoma, a rare but fast-growing cance
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Graduate student's research goal: Improve outcomes for brain cancer patients
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Graduate student's research goal: Improve outcomes for brain cancer patients
As an undergraduate studying molecular biology at Concord University in West Virginia, Samantha Howerton researched circadian proteins and tumor invasion mechanisms in choriocarcinoma, a rare but fast-growing cancer that can form in the placenta during pregnancy.
Now a doctoral student in Virginia Tech's Translational Biology, Medicine
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Healthy Supply Chain Keeps Army in the Future Fight
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 29 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news:
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Healthy Supply Chain Keeps Army in the Future Fight
As the Army and the other services transform to meet the needs of future conflicts, the military's logistics capability must also keep pace, the director of the Defense Logistics Agency said.
"Each of the services is going through a deep transformation cycle currently. We have to make sure that our logistics capabi
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Investing in the Profession: CFA Institute and Institutional Investor Forge Strategic Collaboration to Advance Investment Industry Standards
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release:
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CFA Institute Partners with Institutional Investor to Enhance Education, Professional Excellence, and Capital Markets Integrity
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CFA Institute and Institutional Investor (II) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration in advancing education, professional excellence, and integrity within the investment industry. Thi
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Jazz sensation Lakecia Benjamin and her band to deliver standout performance
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Jazz sensation Lakecia Benjamin and her band to deliver standout performance
A fearless musician with deep jazz roots, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin is renowned for her bold approach and ability to seamlessly blend genres. With her electric presence and fiery sax work, the five-time Grammy nominee will take the Moss Arts Center stage with her sensational band for a standout performance on Friday, Feb. 14, at 7:30 p
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John Rossmeisl receives Virginia's top faculty honor
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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John Rossmeisl receives Virginia's top faculty honor
John Rossmeisl, the Dr. and Mrs. Dorsey Taylor Mahin Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery at Virginia Tech, has received a 2025 Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and Dominion Energy.
The award has been the highest honor for Virginia faculty since 1987, with 462 faculty receiving the honor since its inception. I
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Landmark BCBSA Settlement Submissions Now Open
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 29 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Physical Therapy Association issued the following news:
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Landmark BCBSA Settlement Submissions Now Open
As APTA reported in October, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association settled a class action antitrust lawsuit resulting in a record payout of $2.8 billion, as well as commitments to operational changes. On Dec. 4, 2024, preliminary approval of the settlement was granted, and the final approval hearing is scheduled for Jul
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New York Coalition Calls on Governor Hochul to Fund Climate Education
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Jan. 29 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release:
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New York Coalition Calls on Governor Hochul to Fund Climate Education
NEW YORK, N.Y. - New York Senate Bill 2430, introduced by Sen. Andrew Gounardes (D-N.Y.), and endorsed by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED), would require climate change education for public school students, empowering them to identify impacts on communities and the environment
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NWRA and SWANA Respond to BLS Fatality Data and Call for Accurate Reporting and Improved Safety Initiatives
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- The National Waste and Recycling Association issued the following news release:
The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) and the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) have issued this joint release addressing the December 2024 report of the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2023 National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. Both organizations express serious concerns regarding the margin of error in the fatal injury
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Retail Litigation Center Announce Leadership Transition Plan
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 30 -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release:
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Retail Litigation Center Announce Leadership Transition Plan
Deborah White, RLC President, to retire at end of 2025
Washington, DC 01/29/2025
The Retail Litigation Center (RLC) and Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) announced today that Deborah White will leave her dual roles as President of the RLC and Sr. EVP, General Counsel of RILA at the end of 2025. A search to iden
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RV Industry Association: An Overview of the Department of Commerce's Connected Vehicles Rule
HERNDON, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news:
On January 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security released a rule prohibiting the sale of connected vehicles and certain vehicle hardware and software with a sufficient nexus to the People's Republic of China or Russian Federation (Russia) as a threat to U.S. national security.
In addition to restricting the import and sale of certain finished vehicles, the rule also places
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RV Industry Association: Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act Picks Up Early Cosponsors
HERNDON, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news:
Since the introduction of the Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act (H.R. 332) by Representatives Rudy Yakym (R-IN-02) and Dina Titus (D-NV-01) on January 13, 2025, the bill has garnered additional support from seven cosponsors. This early backing underscores the importance of addressing the floor plan financing challenges faced by RV dealers.
The seven new cosponsors are:
* Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA-04)
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Trucking Industry Congratulates Zeldin on Confirmation as EPA Administrator
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 29 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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Trucking Industry Congratulates Zeldin on Confirmation as EPA Administrator
Jan 29, 2025
Washington --Following today's Senate vote of 56-42 to confirm former Representative Lee Zeldin to serve as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, American Trucking Associations President & CEO Chris Spear issued this statement:
"The trucking indus
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Trust for Public Land, The Nature Conservancy Help Return 870-Acres of Tribal Homeland to Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 29 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2025:
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Property is the first opportunity for the Patawomeck Tribe to own and steward a piece of their homeland
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Today, the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia are officially owners of 870-acres of their ancestral homeland along the Rappahannock River.
The property, situated along the Rappahannock River, Route 17, and Route 2 in Spotsylvania and Caroline Counties, was donat
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Virginia Tech Transportation Institute targets human trafficking in new campaign
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Virginia Tech Transportation Institute targets human trafficking in new campaign
The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute is now trying to prevent a different type of traffic.
"Transportation plays a significant role in the human trafficking cycle and can play a key role in disrupting it," said Erin Mabry, the project's principal investigator and senior research associate at the Virginia Tech Transportation In
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