CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * SCC considers whether to accept Dominion's long-term plan RICHMOND, Va. -- On Friday, the State Corporation Commission concluded its hearing for Dominion's long-term plan. On behalf of its client, Appalachian Voices, the Southern Environmental Law Center presented the testimony of three experts, ultimately recommending that the Commission reject Dominion'  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 21 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 'Are You Wearing My Mom?' Amazing AI-Powered Calf Robot to Confront Leather-Clad Chattanooga Shoppers Chattanooga, Tenn. - Downtown shoppers are in for a sci-fi spectacle on Wednesday when a walking, talking, AI-powered robot calf named Charli XC Cow will hoof it to Warehouse Row to ask leather-clad customers outside, "Are you wearing my mother?" The robot, w  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 21 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 'Superdad' Alec Baldwin Narrates New Children's Audiobook: Harvey and the Lightning Herd Los Angeles - One of Hollywood's most recognizable voices has joined forces with PETA to captivate young audiences with a moo -ving tale. Award-winning actor, father of eight, grandfather to daughter Ireland Baldwin's baby, and longtime PETA supporter Alec Baldwin narrate  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-TN Celebrates Successful Session and Volunteer Way Advancement # Apr 21, 2025 by AFP # Constitutional Amendment to ban statewide property tax advances for voter approval Nashville, TN - Today, the Tennessee House of Representatives passed SJR1, which will amend the state constitution to ban a statewide property tax. The Senate previously passed the resolution   more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 21 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Carbon County Cat Shooting Prompts New PETA Video: 'Cats Don't Go Missing by Themselves!' Franklin Township, Pa. - Following reports that a local cat named Noodles was shot twice with a pellet gun and lost his leg as a result, PETA is bringing its new video series targeting people who let their cats wander outside to Franklin Township. In the spot, a man appe  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, April 21 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Energy Transfer Drivers Across Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana Demand Vote to Remove Steelworkers Union From Power Nurse contends that union is discriminating against nonmember nurses and violating duty of fair representation Washington, DC (April 21, 2025) - Drivers for Energy Transfer, an oil and gas transportation company with nearly 30 facilities across Texas,   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 22 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy shares gun violence research at congressional briefing By Paola Duran In February, George Mason University's Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy (CEBCP) within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, hosted its 12th congressional briefing at the U.S. Capitol, focused on "Preventing Gun Violence." The event, led by Criminology, Law and Society Profe  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Institute for Justice Will Appeal School Choice Decision to Utah Supreme Court Salt Lake City, Ut. --This afternoon, the Third Judicial District Court in Salt Lake County ruled that the Utah Fits All Scholarship program, enacted in 2023 to give thousands of Utah families greater school choice, is unconstitutional under the Utah Constitution. Maria Ruiz and Tiffany Brown, t  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 21, 2025: * * * Mellon Foundation grant will support launch of Indigenous Humanities Lab at VCU Through a partnership of the Humanities Research Center and the College of Humanities and Sciences, Cristina Stanciu and Catherine Ingrassia are expanding the university's focus on Native programs. By Sian Wilkerson Virginia Commonwealth University's Humanities Research Center (HRC) is partnering w  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 21 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Paper Urges Army to Expand Recruiting Pool The Army can ease its recruiting difficulties by actively targeting individuals who withdrew from college, according to a new Land Warfare paper published by the Association of the U.S. Army. "Prior to 2023, the U.S. Army did not specifically market to former college students who withdrew before graduating," Maj. William B  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 21, 2025: * * * Pope Francis' legacy may be a 'bridge between tradition and modernity' Religious studies professor Andrew Chesnut outlines the history-making pontiff's impact - and where the Catholic Church may turn next. By Sian Wilkerson In 2013, Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina became the first Latin American pope elected in the Catholic Church's history. Now, following Pope Francis' dea  more

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia, April 22 -- Operation Blessing, an organization that says it is dedicated to alleviating human suffering, issued the following news: * * * Help for Residents and First Responders in California Field Report by Operation Blessing CALIFORNIA - The relentless roar of flames spoke of a battle raging across the California hills. With smoke billowing into the sky, a menacing gray shroud choked the air and cast a dreadful shadow over a decimated landscape. In its wake, resi  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 21, 2025: * * * Symposiums this week showcase how students are rising stars in VCU's vibrant research community The graduate and undergraduate events display the breadth and depth of discovery on campus. By Madeline Reinsel Research Weeks 2025 at Virginia Commonwealth University is already well underway, as the university celebrates its commitment to research and the work of its scholars. Thi  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 22 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Exercise and Nutrition May Be Prescriptions for Some Menopausal Symptoms By Audrey Breen Judging by the news articles and book releases, menopause is having a moment. The stage of women's health when reproductive ability declines often brings a litany of debilitating symptoms and increased health risks, including heart disease. But for some women, perimenopause (the onset of menopaus  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 21 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Up to $5,000 Reward Offered by PETA for Help Locating Abused Dog, Nabbing Perpetrator Long Beach, Calif. - PETA is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the man caught on camera this morning violently abusing a dog, reportedly outside Beacon Pointe Apartments--as well as for information leading to the whe  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 22 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * UVA Health Children's Expanding Neonatal ICU To ensure newborns across Virginia and beyond with critical illnesses and complex medical conditions can access world-class, highly specialized care, UVA Health Children's is expanding its neonatal intensive care unit. "Our NICU is a shining example of UVA Health's mission to transform health and inspire hope," said Wendy Horton, PharmD, M  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Arts education major embraces research through an artistic lens Kate Ogden blends her interests in teaching, science and art by developing a K-16 curricular resource that explores the intersection of AI and photography. By Joan Tupponce About Every Ram's a Researcher: As part of VCU's annual Research Weeks, this series highlights the ways that undergrads at VCU, no matter their major, get invol  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025: Esha Sharma finds harmony through humanities and hard science From diverse research projects as an undergraduate, the aspiring ER physician embraced the link between anthropology and medicine. By William Lineberry, Honors College Esha Sharma has found much of her undergraduate learning outside the classroom. On Virginia Commonwealth University's academic and medical campuses, she  more

ETTRICK, Virginia, April 22 -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * Virginia State University Announces Spring 2025 Commencement Speakers VSU will celebrate its Spring 2025 graduates with two ceremonies featuring powerful keynote addresses from Virginia Speaker of the House Don Scott and Virginia Senator Louise Lucas. Virginia State University is pleased to announce the keynote speakers for its Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 17. The University wil  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 19 -- APPA-Leadership in Education Facilities issued the following news: * * * Workforce Development and Talent Retention Panel Bridging the Talent Gap: Workforce Development and Talent Retention in Educational Facilities The educational facilities workforce is facing a critical contraction. According to new data from CUPA-HR, the sector has shrunk by 9% overall--with a 4% decline in service maintenance roles and a nearly 8% drop in skilled trades. These numbers u  more